Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Wednesday:Starting at 6:30 p.m., Fixing Knitting Mistakes is a handy workshop for anyone who’s ever dropped a stitch, unravelled a row, or stared at a knitting project wondering where things went wrong. Learn practical techniques to rescue your work and build your confidence, at Yarn It! on Elgin Street East in Cobourg.
Wednesday: Starting at dusk, Movies in the Park is a great way to turn a summer evening into a family outing, with The Muppet Christmas Carol playing under the stars in a pop-up outdoor theatre. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab some snacks from local vendors, and settle in for a free movie at Memorial Park, 44 Queen Street in downtown Port Hope.
Thursday: Starting at 6 p.m., the Road To Cultivate Concert Series brings free live music from Canadian artists to a relaxed summer evening, with local food vendors and the Port Hope Maker’s Market adding to the experience. Bring a blanket, enjoy the music, browse the market, and soak up the community atmosphere at the Memorial Park Bandshell in Port Hope.
Thursday: Starting at 10 a.m., the Downtown Cobourg Sidewalk Sale turns the heart of town into a lively summer shopping experience, with great deals from local businesses, street-market finds, live music, food pop-ups, and activities for the kids. It’s a great chance to support local, discover something new, and spend the day enjoying the community atmosphere along King Street in downtown Cobourg.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams
Northumberland Baseball Association
July 29
Uxbridge Grizzlies T1 vs. Northumberland Jacks T1 at Legion Fields at 5:30 p.m.
CrackerJacks 15U vs. FlapJacks 15U at Donegan Park – Centre at 6 p.m.
Northumberland Jacks T1 vs. Quinte Royals T1 at Legion Fields – Dodge at 6:15 p.m.
Ajax Spartans T1 vs. Northumberland Jacks T1 at Ajax Sportsplex #5 at 7:30 p.m.
ThunderJacks 15U vs. LumberJacks 15U at Donegan Park – Centre at 8 p.m.
Northumberland Jacks T1 vs. Uxbridge Grizzlies T1 at Soper Creek at 8 p.m.
July 30
Clarington Orioles T1 vs. Northumberland Jacks T1 at Memorial Park South at 6 p.m.
Kawartha Cubs T1 vs. Northumberland Jacks T1 at Wilson Fields #1 at 6 p.m.
Pickering Red Sox T1 vs. Northumberland Jacks T1 at Brockridge North at 6 p.m.
Northumberland Jacks T1 vs. Pickering Red Sox T1 at Legion Fields Bevan at 6:15 p.m.
Northumberland Jacks T1 vs. Clarington Orioles T1 at Legion Fields – Sommerville at 6:15 p.m.
Clarington Orioles T2 vs. Northumberland Jacks T1 at Newcastle Community Park at 7 p.m.
Northumberland Jacks T1 vs. Ajax Spartans T2 at Port Hope Town Park at 7 p.m.
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