💼Calm Before The Storm

Good morning, PTBO! Somehow it’s October already. If your calendar’s breathing heavy, same. Let’s sort the can’t miss picks.

In today’s PTBO Brief:

Let's get to it.

— M&B

The province is dropping almost $427K into Peterborough’s mobile crisis response programs. Announced Friday outside the police station, the funding will give city police a third nurse-officer team and help the County OPP expand theirs too. The idea is simple: more support on mental health calls, less strain on ERs, and fewer situations where someone in crisis ends up treated like a criminal instead of a person who needs help.(Examiner$)

The McFarlane Street Bridge is getting a fresh deck this week and will be closed off to cars, bikes, and foot traffic until Friday at 7 p.m. (Oct. 3), according to Parks Canada. Detour signs are up, with recommended crossings at Hunter East, Maria, or Parkhill. River navigation stays open during the work.

🌊 Coming Down The River

Here’s a quick look ahead to some events coming 3 weeks from now.

💆 Spa Day, But Make It a Party: Euphoria Wellness Spa is turning 19 and they’re throwing a Spa & Sip this Wednesday from 1–8 p.m. Picture this: mini treatments, rooftop cocktails with a DJ, gelato tastings, and even live demos of the latest beauty tricks. They’re also handing out gift bags and knocking 20% off most stuff if you feel like stocking up. Basically, it’s their birthday but we get the presents.

🧠 Counselling Connection: New PTBO Home: Three Trent psych grads turned a study-session spark into a real deal practice, and now they’ve brought it back to where it began. Eleven years after Bowmanville, they’ve opened doors in the Boro at 169 Lansdowne St with a fresh space and community-first vibes. If you’ve been meaning to talk to someone, this is your sign.

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🧡 Orange Shirt Day: Honour Survivors and remember the children who never came home. Wear orange, listen, learn, and support Indigenous-led events across Nogojiwanong/Peterborough 10:30 AM St James United Church

🎥 Mad God: Phil Tippett’s 30 year nightmare closes Reel Sound with no dialogue, all dread, and DJ PURDON twisting the tension with a live score one night only, 7 PM Sadleir House.

🍗 Trivia & Wings: Test your brain and feed your belly with a night of hot questions and even hotter wings rally the crew and make it count. 7 PM Back 40 Smokehouse

🎤 Open Mic: Joslynn Burford hosts a night of guitars, voices, and surprise talent that turns the Black Horse into a cozy living room jam. Sign up or just soak in the laid-back vibes. 7 PM The Black Horse Pub

🧠 Trivia: Questions fly, laughs follow, and only the sharpest team walks away with bragging rights, Social Bucks for the winners, plus $22 sangria pitchers and $22 team nacho platters. 8 PM The Social

🎤 Open Mic: Grab a pint, grab the mic, and let it rip music, comedy, poetry, whatever you’ve got. 9 PM The Pigs Ear

✨ Spa & Sip: Celebrate 19 years with big savings, mini services, rooftop cocktails, live DJ, medical demos, and the gift bags everyone wants. One day only, 1PM Euphoria Wellness Spa ($)

🎸 Death From Above 1979: Canada’s thunderous rock duo is back with an explosive live show that’ll rattle your bones. Special guests still to be announced, but the energy’s already guaranteed. 7 PM The Venue ($)

🧶 Knit & Crochet Club: Bring your own projects, swap tips, and stitch alongside fellow makers. Starter kits are on hand for beginners, but learning is self-guided just come ready to loop and chat. 1 PM Peterborough Library

🐷 KaraOINKE Night: Grab the mic, pick your anthem, and let it rip no judgment, just pints and power ballads. 10 PM The Pig’s Ear Tavern

🌽 Farmers Market: Wander the stalls, fill your bag with fresh produce, local bites and handmade finds, and take a moment to connect with the community as you shop. 8 AM Quaker Park

🏒 Petes Game: The OHL action is back at the PMC as Peterborough faces off against the Erie Otters. 7:05 PM Peterborough Memorial Centre

🎱 Bingo Nights at Faculty: Chill vibes, cold drinks, and a stack of prizes make this the kind of midweek hangout you don’t want to miss. Grab a seat, grab a card, and let the good times roll. 7 PM The Faculty Bar

🤠 Luke Combs UK: Dust off your hats and boots for the world’s leading Luke Combs tribute endorsed by the man himself. Expect an authentic sound, full band, and a night of country hits that feel just like the real deal. 8 PM The Venue ($)

🧩 Trivia Night: Flex your brain and battle it out with questions that’ll test the whole crew prizes, laughs, and bragging rights included. 7 PM Crook & Coffer

📸 David Kilabuk Artist Talk: Hear stories and see stunning images of Inuit Nunangat as photographer David Kilabuk shares his work capturing the land, wildlife, and people of Panniqtuuq. Free to attend, with access to the Canoe Museum’s exhibitions after the talk. 7 PM Canadian Canoe Museum

🎱 Bingo & Margaritas: The Social turns into a lively hall of daubers, prizes, and laughs. Between free games, $10 margaritas and $12 taco trios, this night’s as much about fun as it is about winning. 7:30 PM The Social

🐾 Meet Emmett
This little heartthrob came in scrappy and shy, but after some extra vet TLC, he’s showing his true Colours sweet, gentle, and secretly brave. He’s already been a mentor to another kitten, proving he’s got the makings of a wise big brother. Emmett shines with a feline friend around, and if he gets to go home with his buddy Sly, he’ll be purring double-time. If you’re looking for a cuddle bug who just needs a little patience to bloom into your best pal, Emmett’s your guy.
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Joanna & Danny | McThirsty’s | 8 PM

Kevin Foster | McThirsty’s | 8 PM
The Space Heaters | Jethro’s | 9 PM

Carling Stephan & Rob Phillips | Black Horse Pub | 7 PM
Jeanne Truax & Friends | Jethro’s | 8 PM
DJ Candy Crush | McThirsty’s | 8 PM
The Union | Jethro’s | 10 PM

THANKS!

You stay classy Peterborough, and thank you again for reading!

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