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May 7

Cannington Lions Canoe-A-Thon Fundraiser

9:00am-4:00pm

MPaddle the scenic Beaver River from Trout Water Park on highway 7 W. of Manilla to MacLeod Park in Cannington. This family friendly fundraiser hosted by the Cannington Lions helps raise funds for many community events. Participants are asked to collect pledges and there are prizes for the top three participants with the most funds pledged. You may paddle any craft of your choosing. www.canningtonlionsclub.ca/ ensses@hotmail.com

May 8

Companion Planting

7:30pm @ Pefferlaw Lions Hall

Ingrid Janssen of Durham Master Gardeners explains how plants can benefit by being planted in proximity to each other. This helps in pest control, pollination, providing habitat as well as maximizing space. Also Flower, Vegetable, Design Show.

Georgina-Brock Garden Club

May 18

Food for Thought Luncheon

10:00am-1:00pm @ Manilla Hall

Three interesting speakers followed by a homemade lunch. Admission $8.00. RSVP to 705 357 3637. Manilla Hall

May 20

Plant Sale

9:00am @ Beaverton Curling Club www.beavertonhorticultural.com

Come and get some new plants and flowers to brighten up your gardens. Annual plant sale featuring perennials, shrubs, annuals, houseplants, dahlia bulbs, gladiolus and vegetable and plant seedlings from members gardens and greenhouses.

May 25

Meeting & Flower Show

7:30pm @ St. Paul's Anglican Church

Guest Speaker: Ingrid Janssen, The Aging Gardener: Gardening in our Golden Years. www.beavertonhorticultural.com

May 26

Old Time Fiddle Jam

1:00pm-5:00pm @ Manilla Hall

Jam with all the amazing musicians to keep your toes tapping. Open mic for anyone to perform. Admission $5.00.

Manilla Hall

June 2

PA Day Down & Dirty Fun with Soil & Compost

2 Sessions held at 16, York St. Cannington

The Nourish and Develop Foundation

Learning about different types of soil and compost, and their importance to our food system. Fun, educational activities and a nutritious snack. 2 sessions offered to accommodate families with various age groups; 10:00am-12:00pm session ages 3-12 (caregivers accompany kids ages 6 and under), 1:00pm-3:00pm session ages 7-12. $10 / per person Registration required. 705-432-2444 info@tndf.ca / https://www.tndf.ca/

June 2

PA Day - Supporting our Pollinators

2 Sessions held at 16, York St. Cannington

The Nourish and Develop Foundation

Fun and educational activities around the importance of pollinators to our food system, and how we can support them. 3 activities and 1 snack (with take-home recipe). 2 sessions offered to accommodate families with various age groups; 10:00am-12:00pm session ages 312 (caregivers accompany kids ages 6 and under), 1:00pm-3:00pm session ages 7-12. Registration required. 705-432-2444 info@tndf.ca / https://www.tndf.ca/

June 10

North Durham Pride

10:00am-3:00pm @ Palmer Park, Port Perry

6:00pm @ Two Blokes Cider (Barn Party)

North Durham Pride (Brock Township, Scugog & Uxbridge) invites you to a free familyfriendly picnic bringing together our community for an afternoon of games, entertainment, music, face painting, etc. The PRIDE festivities end at a Barn Party at Two Blokes Cider celebrating Small Town Pride. There’s dancing, entertainment and more. Contact: Mike Galita 647-328-8332 Alison Bennie 416-920-5754 / northdurhampride.ca info@northdurhampride.ca

June 10

Cannington Lions 75th Anniversary

Time TBD @ Cannington Legion

The Cannington Lions Club will be celebrating their 75th charter anniversary. There will be food, entertainment and presentations. The club has been serving the community of Cannington for 75 years. Community projects have included The Walking bridge and ball diamonds / lights in MacLeod Park Cannington area, and downtown street signs and flags. www.canningtonlionsclub.ca

June 12

Organic Gardening: Best Practices

7:30pm @ Pefferlaw Lions Halls

Mary Beerman of Mary Living Outside talks about the ecology of soil and plants and how we can work with these powerful, sustainable earth systems. Learn how to garden ecologically using organic practices. Also Flower, Vegetable, Design Show.

Georgina-Brock Garden Club

June 15

Food for Thought Luncheon

10:00am-1:00pm @ Manilla Hall

Three interesting speakers followed by a homemade lunch. Admission $8.00. RSVP to 705 357 3637. Manilla Hall

June 17

AbZolutely Choir

8:00pm @ Beaverton Town Hall

Peterborough - Kawartha Lakes Choir. Sings everything from Mary Ford to Coldplay to Sara Bareilles. www.bthp.ca

June 18

The Village of Cannington

1:00pm @ MacLeod Park Museum

From pioneer settlement to incorporation to dissolution. canningtonhistoricalsociety.ca / canningtonhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com