Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Saturday:
Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny
The 10km race along the Ganaraska River to commemorate the 1980 flood that crippled Port Hope’s downtown area.
Start Times
10:00AM – Canoes and Kayaks – Canton
12:00PM – Floaties – Optimist Park
Finish Times
11:00AM – First Canoes and Kayaks
12:15PM – First Floaties
Other Times
10:00AM – ‘Fannyville’ Event Village Open
12:00PM – Canoes and Kayaks Awards Presentation
Fannyville
Centred around the finish area at Barrett Street Bridge and Cavan Street, the event village will offer entertainment and activities, as well as the chance to watch the participants float over the last rapids section of the course. Live commentary will be provided, as well as some additional entertainment on the water.
Spectators and visitors will be able to enjoy food and drinks from one of the many vendors along the banks, or make the short walk into the town for shopping or bars.
Saturday:
Spring Market at the Cobourg Public Library
Cobourg Public Library, Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Free parking! Free admission! Join local creators at the Spring Market in the Rotary Room. A great opportunity to pick up some fabulous gifts for yourself or a loved one. April 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Benefit Concert for Hospice Norwood
Norwood Town Hall, Norwood, Ontario
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Two amazing bands playing plus 50/50, and silent auction.
Light snacks included. Cash bar.
Cost is $10 at the door.
Sunday:
Songs for Grief Support Series Blue Skies Spring Concert with Jim Bryson
467 Division Street, Cobourg, ON, K9A 3S1
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Canadian singer/songwriter and record maker Jim Bryson will perform 2 sets in the cozy listening room, hosted by Maureen Pollard & Associates at the bright blue building on Division Street in Cobourg, with a portion of all ticket sales helping support free grief groups for survivors of suicide loss in Northumberland County.
You can get more details here: Northumberland Upcoming Events
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
Minor Hockey
Apr 13th – Northumberland Nighthawks U 18 A @ Aurora Tigers – 2:45 p.m. – Magna Centre (Forhan)
Apr 13th – Newmarket Renegades @ Northumberland Nighthawks U 18 A – 6:20 p.m. – Magna Centre (Pfaff)
Have an event coming up you think we should know about?
Let us know! Submit your event for our Community Calendar here: Submit An Event.
