Get ready for a night of fun, food, and community spirit at Bright Futures: Celebrate Canada — the Rotary Club of Peterborough’s signature fundraising event happening Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre. This lively evening features a Chili Cook-Off Competition where you get to taste and vote for your favourite, live music by Tony Grady and The Patio Stones, an exciting raffle draw with a $4,000 cash prize, amazing getaway packages, and a silent auction packed with local goods and experiences.

All proceeds go toward Rotary projects making a real difference — from school breakfast programs and youth support services in our local community to empowering women in Pokhara, Nepal through skills training and education. Tickets are just $50 per person. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20, with the draw at 9:00 p.m. Come celebrate Canadian spirit and global impact — and help us build brighter futures, one community at a time.

Join us for our annual Canada Day celebration on Tuesday, July 1st. All the family-friendly festivities begins at 6:00pm with outdoor music, dance performances, and various vendors with food for purchase. Canada Day birthday cake will be served at 8:30 followed by a fireworks presentation. *Free Admission

Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club - Clubhouse Anniversary 1925-2025

OPEN HOUSE

July 19th 10 am - 3 pm

Official Ceremony 9:30 am - 'Friendship by the Lake"

Experience a fun day of history, culture and sport discovery.

Free for all ages and everyone welcome.

Lunch Served: 12:00pm
Entertainment: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Tie Dye Water Gun Fight: 1:30pm

Join us for a BBQ lunch in our beautiful back courtyard, complete with live entertainment and great company.

After lunch, stick around for a tie-dye water gun fight — dress for the occasion! Tie dye-able shirts encouraged (we’ll have a few extras on hand if you forget yours). If that isn’t your thing, lawn games will also be out!

There will be prizes to win, music to enjoy, and plenty of fun to be had. Don’t miss out — come hungry, come ready, and most importantly, come to have fun!

June is Cataract Awareness Month, and we invite you to join us for an informative session with Dr. Jeff Mungar, a local optometrist. Dr. Jeff will share his knowledge on maintaining good vision and discuss the importance of cataract prevention and treatment.

Don’t miss this chance to learn more about your eye health and how to protect your vision!

Join us as Mary Dilly, owner of Downsizing Solutions, combines expert advice with a great sense of humour to make the often-overwhelming process of downsizing feel manageable- and even enjoyable. She’ll share practical tips, real-life stories, and a few laughs along the way.

Your SUTHERLAND CUP CHAMPIONS are inviting you to celebrate with us in true Maroons style!

Join us for the Championship Parade & Rally at the Rink.

Date: June 8, 2025

Parade Start: 2:00 PM

Route: Starts at Elm & Queen, heading south on Queen Street and turning right onto Tweedsmuir Avenue

Rally Location: Chatham Memorial Arena (parking lot)

What to expect:

 • A special appearance by the Sutherland Cup & Western Conference Trophy

 • Live interviews with our team & coaches

• Greetings by CK Town Crier, George Sims

 • Remarks from Chatham-Kent Mayor, Darrin Canniff

 • And… Championship Merch for Sale! Get your hands on limited-edition Sutherland Cup gear and rep your Maroons pride!

Bring your family, your friends, your voices, and your spirit—let’s celebrate this historic win together!