The Kawartha Potters Guild Spring Sale is coming up on Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with free admission and free parking at 993 Talwood Dr.

The guild is accepting donations for Kawartha Food Share.

“Come with your family or friends to browse the beautiful pottery creations, all one-of-a-kind originals made by local potters,” says Anne Normand, sale chair. “There will be serving pieces such as teapots, plates, platters, large bowls and charcuterie trays, functional pieces such as oil and soap bottles, espresso cups, tumblers and butter dishes, decor items such as vases, gnomes and tiny sculpted animals, garden items such as plant pots, small ornaments and fairy houses, jewelry items such as earrings and mugs galore!”

She says that pottery made by a local potter would be an excellent present for upcoming spring and summer events such as birthdays, weddings, graduations, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day or teacher gift.

The sale features 18 potters including some new potters, who have created their pieces either on the wheel or by using handbuilding techniques.

Registration for the Clay and Crafts Summer Camp is now open for children, aged seven to 12, with week starts from July 13 until Aug. 24. The Teen Pottery Wheel Camp has starts on July 7 and Aug. 4. This camp is ideal for the creative child who will have an opportunity to learn pottery techniques.

A new session of six-week classes starts the week of May 20 in both wheel and handbuilding for all experience levels.

The pottery shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 993 Talwood Drive. For more information, please visit kawarthapottersguild.com or call 705-742-4979.

The CFUW Peterborough group comes together for friendship, socializing, networking, lifelong learning, advocacy and support of education for women. All individuals who identify as women and share their vision are welcome to join.

CFUW Peterborough will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 23, at 1 p.m. PRHC Foundation chair Lesley Heighway will speak about the important work her organization does in funding advanced equipment and technology at the hospital. The meeting will take place at the Peterborough Curling Club, 2195 Lansdowne St. W.

CFUW is a women’s organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally, with more than 90 clubs in Canada. For more information, please contact cfuwpeterborough@gmail.com.

Grace United Church, 581 Howden St., is hosting its annual roast beef dinner on Saturday, April 18, at 5 p.m. with roast beef, gravy, Yorkshire pudding, baked potatoes, green beans, horseradish, coleslaw, dessert, tea, and coffee at a cost of $25 per person. For tickets, please contact Tina Dyck at 705-917-1697, tinadyck@gmail.com or the church office 705-742-8546.

The Kawartha Stamp Club invites everyone to KAPEX 2026, the club’s 69th annual stamp show and exhibition, the only regional stamp show for the Peterborough area. It takes place on Saturday, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke St. W., with free admission and parking.

“There will be a free gift for every child who attends,” says Rick Stankiewicz, director and KAPEX publicity chair. “There will be stamp dealers from around Ontario, Canada Post, raffles, draw prizes, table auctions, club books, juried stamp exhibits, collection evaluations and a special edition ‘Show Cover’ (souvenir envelope) to celebrate KAPEX’s 69th show. Everyone is welcome to this free all ages event.”

For more information email sue.evelyn555@gmail.com or visit rpsc.org/chapters/kawartha.

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