Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Wednesday: Spring Watercolour Magnolia Class — Join a free spring-themed watercolour painting session with artist Valerie Kent from 1–3 pm at Applewood Retirement Residence. Suitable for all skill levels. For more information, contact Karen at 705‑749‑1500 or kwilliams@levliving.com.
Wednesday: The Poetry of Being — Art exhibition by Rowena Dykins at ECCO Art Gallery Studios in Lakefield. Running April 8 to May 16, with the opening reception on Saturday, April 11, from 1–4 pm. Gallery hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11 am–5 pm, Sunday 12–4 pm. The show features new abstract paintings, including works from Dykins’ Breaching Whales series.
Wednesday: Entrepreneurship 101: Appear First – Search Engine Optimization & E-Comm — Free session from 12–1:30 pm at VentureNorth, Lower Level Board Room. Hosted by Community Futures Peterborough, it’s a chance to learn strategies to improve online visibility and e-commerce sales.
Wednesday: Telling Our Speaker Series – The Olympics and the Future of Sport in Canada — Haliburton County Community Cooperative presents Scott Russell, award-winning sports broadcaster and author at 7 pm at HHOA Fish Hatchery, 6712 Gelert Rd., Haliburton. Russell will share stories from covering the Olympic Games, discuss the future of sport in Canada, and address topics including transgressions in sport and the rise of sports gambling. Tickets $15.
Thursday: Opening Reception – Less Work, More Play — Lang Pioneer Village Museum from 2–4 pm at 104 Lang Rd., Keene.
Created by Fleming College’s Museum Management and Curatorship students, the exhibit transforms the Ayotte Cabin into an interactive experience exploring 19th‑century settler life. Reception in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building includes a student emcee, speeches from students and faculty (from 2:15 pm), hands-on activities, and light refreshments. Free event.
Thursday: Kawartha Lakes Funders Forum — Free forum from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent St. W., Lindsay. Presented by Kawartha Lakes Economic Development and the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, the event connects communities, Indigenous groups, nonprofits, economic development stakeholders, and local businesses with funding organizations. Attendees can learn about available programs, eligibility, supports, and how to prepare strong applications to strengthen regional capacity.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams
Thursday: Kawartha Lacrosse Pre-Season Practices & Tryouts — Pre-season outdoor turf practices and tryouts begin this week at Fleming East Turf Field on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6–8 pm. Additional players are sought for a second U13 team (born 2014–2015). Registration is required for all participants.
Thursday’s Schedule:
- 6–7 pm: REP U11 Tryout
- 6–7 pm: REP U9 Practice
- 7–8 pm: REP U19 Pre-Turf with U19 JEWL Elite
Registration is also open for Girls’ and Senior Women’s Recreation House League. More info at kawarthalacrosse.com.
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