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Lakefield Collaboration Creates Gift Boxes To Support Local Businesses and Charity
/Online marketplace FriendLilySHOP has teamed up with small businesses to support Lakefield Youth Unlimited (LYU) and local retailers by selling gift boxes of locally-sourced items announced on Wednesday.
The gift boxes contain items from The English Potter, Angle Iron Kitchen, The Nutty Bean Cafe, Reclaimed Garden Co. and Kyoto Coffee. The boxes are available beginning on Saturday at the aforementioned retailers or online.
A portion of the proceeds is donated to LYU to aid and support Youth Unlimited programs that build community within the village and provide key opportunities for the personal and spiritual development of our youth according to a press release.
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Bobcaygeon Brewery and McThirsty's Launch Community Brew, Blackberry Raspberry Gose; Proceeds Support Local Charities
/Bobcaygeon Brewing Company and McThirsty’s Pint had the first official pour of their ‘Community Brew’ Blackberry Raspberry Gose beer to support local organizations within the Peterborough community launched on Friday.
A dollar from every pint and 50 cents from each can sold is getting donated to select Peterborough charities
The first beer in the series, Blackberry Raspberry Gose is supporting One City Peterborough, an organization aiding those who have/are experiencing homelessness and/or criminalization.
The beer was brewed in collaboration with McThirsty’s bartender Katie Hartling. The drink boasts four times as much fruit as a traditional sour beer according to Bobcaygeon Brewery.
The Community Brew is available on tap at McThirsty’s Pint and the Bobcaygeon Brewing Company Taproom. Cans are available for purchase at both locations next week.
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Applications Being Accepted For Eligible Charities Local Realtor Organization for 2023
/Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Association of REALTORS (PKAR) have opened applications for charities to be the recipient of their Giving Back campaign from Oct. 3 to 28.
“We are so fortunate to be in a position to support the incredible organizations in our community”, said Kate Kidd, PKAR President. “There are so many deserving charities in our area, and we are looking forward to reviewing this year’s applications and choosing our very deserving 2023 partner.”
PKAR is reviewing all applicants and will contact preliminary charities to move forward.
To submit an application, click here.
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Y Drive Kicks Off New Charitable Foundation With Dunk Tank On Saturday
/Y Drive launched the Y Drive Foundation by hosting a dunk tank in Peterborough Square on Saturday.
“The foundation was created in memory of Dani Sinacori who passed away in August. As a mother of 3 and teacher to many, her life was sports, teaching and family,” said Y Drive in a Facebook post. “The foundation will be geared towards school breakfast programs, youth sports and helping our neighbours when they need it.”
Participants had the chance to dunk the likes of:
Adam Brown (Chemong Lodge)
David Bui (PTBO Canada)
Diane Therrien (Mayor of Peterborough)
Jessie Primeau (Bowes & Cocks)
Rob & Erica (Y Drive)
According to Erica Young of Y Drive, $1160 was raised from the event and additional donations.
Over $4,500 Raised For Special Olympic Athletes In Charity Lacrosse Game
/Over $4,500 was raised at the Cradle for Special Olympics in a friendly lacrosse game between Team Educator/Boro Boys and the Peterborough Lakers at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Wednesday.
Teachers, the Boro Boys and members of the 1967 undefeated Peterborough PCOs took on the Peterborough Lakers (both past and present) to a 16-16 draw.
Raffles, admission fees and donation boxes contributed to the fundraiser for the one-day event. All proceeds benefit Special Olympic athletes in a variety of ways.
"The money can fund a lot of things,” said Ernie Ellement, Boro Boys founder. “It could be as something as simple as sports equipment to helping some families with registrations."
The annual game was on hold for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic so having the fundraiser was refreshing for Bill Chapman, Special Olympics coordinator.
"The turnout was fantastic," he said. "It was a fundraiser that I've been to like no other. Peterborough is always a community to go to bat for every organization we have.”
The intermission featured shootouts with the Lakers broadcast crew, Peterborough PCO members and Special Olympic athletes.
Players wore special red socks in honour of the Peterborough Red Stockings as they played the first lacrosse game in town in 1872.
Local Country Star's Sixth Annual Charity Golf Tournament For Youth Mental Health a Go
/Country star Tebey is back with his sixth annual Tebey Golf Classic in support of youth mental health announced on Tuesday.
Over $125,000 has been raised over the past five years towards youth mental health that includes:
Covid-19 Response Drop In Centre - YES Youth Emergency Shelter for Youth and Families
YES Homelessness Prevention Program partnership with Peterborough Youth *Services and YES Year one and Year two Funding
211 Awareness Campaign – Peterborough Youth Services and YES Shelter
Ongoing education for Mental Health Clinicians of the Peterborough Family Health Team to support free patient mindfulness programming