Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Saturday:
BILLBOARD IN CONCERT: 1973
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, Queen Street, Port Hope, ON, Canada
Saturday @ 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Our signature remix of your favourite tunes! Created by local and regional artists, these popular, unique concerts return again in 2024, celebrating the top Billboard hits of a given year. Each show features hits you know and love!
On March 22-23, we’ll be showcasing the top hits from 1973 such as Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain and Gladys Knight’s Midnight Train To Georgia.
Saturday:
Cobourg Creek Annual Fish Lift
Cobourg Creek Golf Course – Corner of Elgin Street and Ontario Street
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED! Come out and support this event that has been happening for over 60 years.
Each year volunteers come together to lift 200 Rainbow Trout over the falls, so they can continue their journey to their spawning grounds in Baltimore.
Please bring a strong net, chest waders and change of clothes in case you get wet. If you are a highschool student and are looking for some volunteer hours, please bring your form, one of our members will be happy to sign it.
All ages welcome!! Let’s make this event successful again this year!!
Saturday:
Battle of the Badges Charity Hockey Game. Cobourg Police VS Cobourg Fire
Cobourg Community Centre, D’Arcy Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free with voluntary donation
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The 1st Annual Battle for the Badges Charity Hockey Game will take place in Cobourg on Saturday, March 23 at the Cobourg Community Centre. The Cobourg Police Service will face off against the Cobourg Fire Department in a battle that is not just about the goals scored or the saves made, but about coming together for a cause that touches all our hearts.
Proceeds from this event are in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham and Northumberland, and incredible organization working to ensure that young people in our communities have the mentors they need to excel. EVENT OVERVIEW: This is a FREE event with donations being accepted at the door. We will have a 50/50 draw, face painting, photos with Chippy, the squirrel, Chase, the police dog and Sparky, the fire dog. This family-friendly event will include a variety of First Responder vehicles, Military vehicles, and more!
You can get more details here: Northumberland Upcoming Events
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
Minor Hockey Playoffs
Mar 23rd – Northumberland Nighthawks U9 Select @ Belleville R/S – 3:30 p.m. – WALLY DEVER ARENA – RINK B
Mar 24th – Clarington Toros @ Northumberland Nighthawks U10 A – 11:30 a.m. – CCC Pond
Mar 24th – Newcastle Stars @ Northumberland Nighthawks U15 A – 3:30 p.m. – CCC Bowl
Mar 24th – Northumberland Nighthawks U14 AA @ Peterborough Petes – 5:00 p.m. – KINSMEN CIVIC CENTRE
Mar 24th – Northumberland Nighthawks U12 AA @ North Durham Warriors – 5:00 p.m. – SCUGOG ARENA
PJHL Playoffs
Mar 23rd – Amherstview Jets @ Port Hope Panthers – 7:30 p.m. – Jack Burger Sports Complex
OJHL Playoffs
Mar 24th – St. Michael’s Buzzers @ Cobourg Cougars – 7:00 p.m. – Cobourg Community Centre
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.