The Business Beat for August 5th!

​Looking to get out on the water this summer? Great Outdoors Landing have added some new 2024 Yamaha Waverunners to their fleet. Rentals are available for half or full day. Located in Bridgenorth at 888 Garthorne Ave, Great Outdoors Landing offers boat docking, cottage rentals, a boating store, ice cream, and rentals of kayaks, boating accessories and personal watercraft. Visit greatoutdoors.life for more information and to book your rental.
 
Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory has launched their third annual Gear Up for Good campaign, an initiative dedicated to providing essential resources to under-served children in our community. This year they’re doubling their target to 200 backpacks filled with school supplies. In addition to backpacks and supplies, they are providing complimentary haircuts to boost students' confidence as they start the school year. The donations will benefit both Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Children's Aid Society. Gauvreau is looking for additional support, including providing haircuts, backpacks, and supplies. Donations need to be dropped off at 150 King Street by August 16.
 
There is free yoga in downtown Peterborough this summer. The Downtown Business Improvement Area has partnered with Summer Soul Yoga and Wellness Studio to hold free outdoor yoga outside the Venture North building at 270 George Street North on Saturday mornings. These free sessions will be August 10, 17 and 24. It’s a great way to kickstart your Saturday morning with some wellness.
Each class will be followed by a small downtown vendors market with some downtown businesses setting up booths for some post class shopping and refreshments.
 
Don’t miss Goatchella, this summer’s premier goat festival. This annual event will be held on August 24 from 11 am to 4 pm at Haute Goat at 1166 5th line in Newtonville. Goatchella is a celebration of local farms, local makers, and local goats. There will be more than 30 artisan vendors, live entertainment, music, a pink tie gala, and of course, goats. The Barn Door Stage will feature Melissa Payne. Find out more at hautegoat.com.