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May 19, 2013       What's On in The Kawarthas!
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Twenty close friends gathered for a private dinner to celebrate good food and the fight against neuroblastoma, compliments of a James Fund Golf Classic auction prize donated by Peterborough's Rare Grill House (photo: Nicole Zinn, Glimpse Imaging)

Twenty close friends gathered for a private dinner to celebrate good food and the fight against neuroblastoma, compliments of a James Fund Golf Classic auction prize donated by Peterborough's Rare Grill House (photo: Nicole Zinn, Glimpse Imaging)

A Golf Tournament Like No Other

The beauty of the Nexicom James Fund Golf Classic

Beautiful food, the best of friends and family, generous hearts, a round of golf on a top-rated course, and hope for the families of dying children converge every summer to offer one of the most memorable events of my year. I was reminded of this the other day when I saw a couple of photos on Facebook taken a few summers ago that, for me, encompass all that is wonderful about the James Fund for Neuroblastoma Research and the fundraising golf tournament it has hosted for the past six years at the Kawartha Golf and Country Club. More ...
After three years of treatment, Ethan Howcroft celebrates being cancer-free (photo: Pat Trudeau)

Kicking Cancer’s Ass

Ethan’s fortitude and optimism make this young boy a true hero. [Read the article]
James Fund Executive Director Diana Birrell is thrilled to welcome Nexicom President Paul Downs as a generous and title sponsor of the Annual Nexicom James Fund Golf Classic (photo: Carol Lawless)

6th Annual Nexicom James Fund Golf Classic Draws Near

“There’s an energy of positivity that surrounds the event,” says title sponsor. [Read the article]
Aerial view of the proposed Urban Park design, looking south (graphic: City of Peterborough)

The Urban Park at Louis Street

A sneak peek of the plan that will create a new focal point in downtown Peterborough. [Read the article]
Cherry tomatoes from a local producer (photo: Jillian Bishop)

Downtown Peterborough Farmers’ Market reopens May 1

Weekly market features all that’s good from the Kawarthas – but it’s more than just great food. [Read the article]

 

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