Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Remembrance Day in Peterborough
10 a.m.
Parade departs Confederation Square, travelling south on George Street, east on Hunter Street, north on Water Street and west on McDonnel Street, where it returns to the Citizens’ War Memorial at Confederation Square.
10:25 a.m.
Parade arrives at Citizens’ War Memorial.
10:30 a.m.
- O Canada led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble, followed by the Prayer of Invocation
- Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past
- Addresses by City of Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 President Joel Chandler
- Performance by Montessori School Choir
- Placing of the Wreaths
- Hymn: O Valiant Hearts, Salvation Army Band
- The Peacekeeper’s Prayer
11 a.m.
- Last Post, Bugler Major Alan Price
- Two minutes of silence
- Lament
- The Rouse, Bugler Major Alan Price
- We Honour You with Peterborough Pop Ensemble with Steven Bark
- Guest Speaker: Fire Chief Chris Snetsinger, Peterborough Fire Services
- God Save the King led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble
- Benediction
- Children place poppies on wreaths
- March off the colours
The parade and service will be broadcast live by Cogeco and YourTV (cable channels 10 and 700). The service will be re-broadcast on November 11 at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
City of Kawartha Lakes
10am – Lindsay parade starting at the Legion (12 York Street North) followed by a ceremony at the Lindsay Cenotaph located at the Lindsay Library (190 Kent Street West).
10:15am – Ceremony at the Cenotaph on Main Street in Kinmount. Light refreshments available at the Kinmount Legion afterwards.
10:30am – Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph in Bobcaygeon. Please arrive for the ceremony by 10:30am, light refreshments at the Bobcaygeon Legion (96 King Street, Bobcaygeon) following the ceremony.
10:30am – Ceremony at Oakwood Cenotaph (1010 Eldon Rd, Kawartha Lakes).
10:50am – Ceremony at Coboconk Legion (2916 County Road 48, Coboconk), followed by a light luncheon.
11am – Omemee Cenotaph Remembrance Service at the Legion (46 King Street East, Omemee).
11am – Remembrance Day Ceremony at Fenelon Falls Cenotaph (beside Canada Post, 15 Market Street, Fenelon Falls).
11am – Wreath laying ceremony at the Kirkfield Cenotaph.
1pm – Remembrance Day dinner at the Lindsay Legion (12 York Street North). Cost is $20 per ticket, veterans and spouse or caregivers eat free.
Douro-Dummer
11am – Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Warsaw Cenotaph located at 895 Water Street, Warsaw, ON.
Those who are walking behind the Colour Party should arrive at the Town Hall no later than 10:45 a.m.
Keene
10:30am – Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Keene Cenotaph, North-west corner of Heritage Line and County Road 2, Keene, ON
Lakefield
10:45am – Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Lakefield Cenotaph, corner of Bridge and Water Streets.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams
Tuesday: Lakefield Chiefs at home to the Frankford Huskies -7:25pm at the Lakefield Smith Community Centre
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