Our Space Events
Events at Our Space are often chosen by the people who attend and/or work at Our Space. Once a month, there are general meetings
Future Events
- Sunday December 25th,2011 at 4pm
The Christmas Day Meal will be held at St Paul's on Water/Murray St. Donations are greatly appreciated for our Christmas Fund. Funds are for gifts and meal items. Please note that Our Space will be NOT be open Christmas Day.
Past Events
- Saturday September 17th,2011 from 1-4:30pm
The Peterborough LETS Exchange is having a market in the Peterborough Library auditorium. Our Space will have a table to sell baked items and craft items. If you want to volunteer or donate items call Lori at 705-749-3910.
- Saturday September 17th,2011 from 11-3pm
BBQ and Car Wash will be held at the Montreal House. If you would like to volunteer please show up.
- Wednesday August 31st,2011 at 6:30pm
Our Space Information Meeting will be held at the Our Space on George Street.
- Wednesday August 24th,2011 at 6:30pm
Official Members Meeting
Held at Our Space
Meeting will include re-location ideas,financial statements etc
- Thursday July 14th,2011 from 12-4pm
Our Fest
This fundraiser for Our Space will be held at Millenium Park
There will be a BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Dunk Tank, Craft Table and Music.
- Thursday June 30th,2011 at 5:30pm
Our Space Information Meeting will be held at the Our Space and all registered members should attend.
- Friday June 3,2011 at 7pm
Fundraising for Our Space
Kareoke Contest will be held at the Sticks Sports Pub
$5.00 per singer - Admission is Free - Silent Auction
- Sunday May 8, 2011 12pm-6pm
Trentwinds Centre Music Concert
Featuring: The Donny Woods Band, Halfway to 90, special appearance Tammy Wilde and so much more.....
Bring you Mom then take her out to supper!
For more information call Janet McCue (705) 775-0367
All proceeds go to the Our Space Community Centre Capital Campaign.
You can purchase tickets through Janet or board members of Our Space.
Tickets are $10.00 each or 2 for $15.00
- Easter Weekend Hours and Meals
Good Friday Hours 10-6 Lunch & Supper
Saturday 10-6 Lunch & Supper
Easter Sunday 10-4 Breakfast St. Pauls Presbyterian
5pm Easter Supper
Easter Monday 10-6 Lunch & Supper
- Wednesday March 9,2011 from 5:30-7pm
David Goyette is hosting a book launch at the Splice, 379 George St. N Peterborough
David will be promotong his new book 'Heading to Happy: Forty notes on a life of learning.' David has agreed to donate the proceeds from the launch of his book to Our Space. This is outside of his political role as the executive assistant to Mayor Bennett. Our Space's ED Ken Whatman will be in attendance at this event.
- Wednesday March 2,2011 at 7pm
Meeting to discuss our move to the Knox United Church, meeting will be held in the Keith Hall off Park Street
For more information please contact our office at 705 775-0367 and ask to speak with Ken Whatman our Executive Director.
- Tuesday February 15,2011
Our Space drop-in centre plans to buy Knox United Church
and relocate there by June 2011
To read the full Examiner article from February 15th 2011 click here
- January 2011
Open letter to community
To view this letter go to Open Letter PDF
- Saturday, December 25, 2010, 9:00pm-9:00am
SOS Marathon to support Our Space
In the spirit of Chirstmas, December 25th was chosen as a reminder that there was no room at the Inn. Janet and Ken walked the streets from 9pm at night to 9 am raising money to start our capital campaign to purchase a permanent location for Our Space.
- Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 6:30pm
Our Space First Annual General Meeting
Held at St. Andrew's United Church
Guest speakers are founding board members, Joanne Bazak & Margaret Wright- The history and vision of Our Space.
Members, Partners and the Public are invited. Members will elect the next board of directors for Our Space. If you are interested in allowing your name to stand for election to the board of directors please forward your resume and cover letter to the chair of the board of Our Space. Give these letters to Ken Whatman at Our Space. To vote at the AGM you must be a member of Our Space (application must be given to Lori) by November 15th one month before the meeting date. For more information email Lori or call 775-0367 Ken Whatman, Executive Director.
- Saturday December 11, 2010 from 1-4:30pm
Our Space Crafts and Bake Sale Fundraiser
at the LETS Market and Trade Show.
The fundraiser will be held at the Peterborough Public Library on Alymer Street. Admission is free and there is something for everyone.
Our Space Fall Gala
Hosted by Our Space Community Centre and LETS Exchange
The gala will be held at Adam Scott C.V.I
Tickets are $25.00 each and are available through board members, by phone 705-760-1687 and by emailing ourspacepeterborough@yahoo.ca
This will be a fun night of music, light refreshments, an auction and vendors (business and artisans) market hosted by the Peterborough LETS Exchange. For vendor information contact ptbolets@yahoo.ca.
The market runs from 6-9pm.
We are looking for donations of items for the silent auction.
To download vendor information please click here
- Thursday October 7, 2010 at 11 am
Our Space Community Centre Media Conference
574 George St. N, Peterborough Ontario.
The media is invited to attend a media conference to advise and update status on our governance, services provided, current events and future plans. This will be hosted by the members of Our Space.
- Saturday, September 11, 2010, 1-4:30pm
Market & Trade Show hosted by LETS Exchange
Held at the Peterborough Public Library on Alymer Street!
Admission is Free and everyone is welcome!
Come buy your collectibles, gifts, snacks, beverages, clothing, jewelry, photographic cards, hand crafted items, pottery, paintings, pet services, reiki,... trade goods and services. Something for everyone! Free door prizes. Childrens activities area.
For Members the table fees are $15.00 Green. $20.00 Canadian for Non Members. To become a member contact us. Space is limited. Contact 705 749-3910 and leave a message or email us at ptbolets@yahoo.ca or visit the LETS website.
- Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 7pm
Hershey's Chocolate Tasting Event
Held at The Super Centre (Loblaws) Community Room on the 2nd floor on Lansdowne Street. Tickets are $25.00 and are limited.
To purchase tickets contact us at 760-1687 or email us at ourspacepeterborough@yahoo.ca
- Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 12 pm to 8pm
Our Fest in Nicholls Oval
Join us as we celebrate with live music, market, face painting, food & beverages and a dunk tank! Our Fest is a fundraising event for Our Space Community Centre.
Booths are available to vendors! For complete vendor information and form Click Here
- Thursday August 5, 2010 from 1pm General Meeting for Everyone
We will be discussing a different location and the board of Our Space. Please come out and have your say.
- Saturday May 8, 2010 from 1-4:30pm
Fundraising at the Peterborough LETS Market for Our Space Held at the Peterborough Public Library on Alymer Street.
If you able to volunteer or donate items please contact Margaret or Lori. We are looking for donations of crafts, art, snacks, baked items etc.
Fundraising at the Peterborough LETS Market for Our Space Held at the Peterborough Public Library on Alymer Street.
If you able to volunteer or donate items please contact Margaret or Lori. We are looking for donations of crafts, art, snacks, baked items etc.
- Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 2:00pm-4:00pm Community Open House at Our Space
- Saturday February 6, 2010 from 1:00pm-4:40pm
Fundraising at the Peterborough LETS Market for Our Space Held at the Peterborough Public Library on Alymer Street.
We are looking for donations of crafts, art, snacks, baked items etc. Please contact Margaret or Lori about fundraising.
- Friday December 25th, 2009 Christmas Meal at Our Space
There will be 2 sittings for dinner... 2pm and 4pm.
- Thursday December 17th, 7-9 pm, General Meeting for Everyone.
- Saturday December 12, 12:30-4:30pm,
Fundraising at the Peterborough LETS Market for Our Space Held at the Peterborough Public Library on Alymer Street.
There will be a Crafts and Bake Sale and Snack Items.
- Thursday October 15th, 7-9 pm, General Meeting for Everyone.
- Thursday September 17th, 7-9 pm, General Meeting for Everyone.
- Thursday August 20th, 7-9 pm, General Meeting for Everyone.
- Thursday July 23rd, 7-9 pm, General Meeting for Everyone.
- Wednesday July 23rd, 3:00 p.m,a police constable will speak about victimization.
- Monday July 6th, 2:00 pm, the Raging Grannies will be coming to Our Space. Love to see you there for an afternoon of entertainment.
- Thursday June 18, 7-9 pm, General Meeting for Everyone.
- Wednesday June 17, 7 pm, Elizabeth Fry Society is coming in to do a presentation.
- Tuesday June 16, 7pm Gleaning Meeting Peterborough Gleans would like to make Our Space a bus spot to go out to a farm to glean produce this summer. We need participation.
- Thursday June 11, 7pm, Empathy Workshop.
- Thursday May 21st 7-9 pm, General Meeting for Everyone.
- Thursday April 16th, 7-9 pm, General Meeting for Everyone.
- Wednesday March 25th, 7-9 pm, General Meeting for Everyone.
- January 22nd, 4:30pm, General Meeting for Everyone.
- December 31st, 2008, New Year’s Eve Party-Doors close just after midnight.
- December 25th, 2008, come spend Christmas with us!