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Monday May 5 – May 11, 2008
 
 
Monday May 5
 
the call for entry for the 6th Annual Juried Exhibition at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery
Theme this year is “At My Age” – all artists of all ages of any mediums are welcome.
www.bellevillelibrary.com for information, or call 613 968 6731 x 2239 or x 2240
 
Artistic Stitchers
Tuesdays, 1 – 3 pm
Brockville Museum
5 Henry Street. Call 613 342 4397
 
CNIB Hosts: Vision Health & the leading causes of age-related vision loss
Tuesday, 1 pm
Seniors Association, 56 Francis Street
Call 1 866 577 7727 or Shampa.Bose@cnib.ca
 
Parenting in Unison
Tuesday
St. Lawrence College, room 109
2288 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville
 
3rd Annual Frontenac Community Services Fair
Tuesday, 11:30 – 3:30 pm
Memorial Hall, City Hall
Fair is free, all are welcome
 
Kingston Heirloom Quilters
Tuesday, 9:30 – 3 pm and 7 – 9 pm
St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, Church Street, Portsmouth Village
 
CMHA Annual General Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Evening
Wednesday, 7 pm
Ongwanada Family Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Avenue
Guest speaker: Luke Finn. Call 613 549 7027
 
Holy family Parish & School Bazaar
Wednesday, 6 – 8 pm
Holy Family Catholic School, 114 Wiley Street
BBQ and Canteen.
 
Kingston Seniors: Drivers Refresher Course
Wednesday, 9 – 3 pm
$50 – includes workbook, lunch and refreshments
Call 613 548 7810
 
 
 
 
Tuesday May 6
 
Frontenac Public School’s Luncheon with the Arts
Wednesday, noon – 1:30 pm
Frontenac Public School
$50. Call Wayne Riley or Janet Mac Whirter at 613 546 1432 for details
 
Spring Fling
Wednesday, 9 – 2:30 pm
Picton United Church
$8, everyone is welcome
 
Brain Injury Association presents: Caregiver Support Group with Kim Suffron
Wednesday, 7 pm
Loblaw’s, Kingston Centre – Community Room upstairs
Call 613 536 1555.
 
Kingston Scrabble Club
Wednesdays, 6 – 9 pm
Isabel Turner Library
All skill levels welcome, including beginners. Call 613 382 3489.
 
LaSalle Secondary School Drama Club presents: Break a Leg
Thursday and Friday, 7 pm
Great Hall, LaSalle Secondary
$5, available at the door.
 
LINKS I.O.O.F’s Fish Fry
Friday, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Oddfellows Hall, 218 Concession Street
$11 per person, children under 12 are half price.
 
Take off the Pounds Sensibly
Thursdays, 7 – 7:30 pm
Church of the Good Shepherd, 46 Cowdy Street.
613 634 8923
 
Jam Session and Open Mic
Fridays, 7 pm
R.C.L Branch 631, Bath and Collins Bay
Bring your voice, banjo, guitar violin or just come to enjoy great music
 
Home Made Baking Sale
Friday, 9 – 3 pm
St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 470 Dundas Street, Belleville
Call 613 962 9718
 
 
 
 
 
Wednesday May 7
 
Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Dinner
Friday, 4 – 7 pm
RCL Branch 631
$8.25
 
39 Club Dance with musical guests Rob & James
Friday, 8 – 11:30 pm
Collins Bay Legion, 4034 Bath Road.
Singles and couples welcome.
 
Deseronto Yacht Club’s Annual Walleye Fishing Derby
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Cash and draw prizes will be offered.
 
Kingston Seniors: Spring Yard Sale
Saturday, 9 – 1 pm
All items are donated and proceeds towards Seniors Centre
Call 613 548 7810 or visit 56 Francis Street
 
Pie & White Elephant Sale
Saturday
Cataraqui United Church, 965 Sydenham Road
548 4392
 
Communities in Bloom Kingston 6th Annual Kick Off Event
Saturday, 10 – noon
Canadian Tire Cataraqui – Garden Centre
 
Sharing Centre’s Giant Yard sale
Saturday, 8 am
Wilton Standard Church, 242 Simmons Road, Wilton
Assortment of books, baking, crafts, clothing, plants, and knickknacks.
 
Fairfield Gutzeit Society’s Benefit, musical guests Brian Jackson and Denys Mailhiot
Saturday, 6:30 pm
Saint John’s Hall
$50. Call 613 352 5168.
 
Conway Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, 9 – 1:30 pm
Conway Church, Highway 33 #8769
A healthy selection of perennials, shrubs, annuals, herbs and veggies at great prices
 
 
 
 
Thursday May 8
 
Summer Tutoring Sign up
Saturday, 1 - 4
Links to Learning Resource Centre, 188 Victoria Ave, Belleville
Call 613 968 8700
 
Inverary United Church Goods, Services and Talent Auction
Saturday, 9 am
Inverary United Church
Call 613 634 3083
 
M&M Meat Shops’ 20th Annual Charity BBQ
Saturday, 10 – 4 pm
M&M Meat Shops coast to coast
Help them raise $2 million for Crohn’s and Colitis Research
 
Yard, Plant, Bake Sale & Silent Auction
Saturday, 8:30 – 1 pm
Adolphustown U.E.L United Church, Dorland, County Road 8
Admission is a donation to the food bank
 
Miniature Enthusiasts of Kingston & Area Hosts: Dollshouse/Miniatures Sale
Saturday, 10 – 4:30 pm
Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge Street
 
Quinte Symphony’s Beethoven and Bowman
Saturday, 7:30 pm
Bridge Street Church, Bellevile
613 395 0444
 
Kingston Branch’s Ontario Genealogical Society Meeting
Saturday, 10 am
KFPL, in the Wilson Room, 130 Johnson Street
Nancy Cutway will demonstrate “On-line Genealogy: Dealing with Databases”
 
Don’s Pie Sale
Saturday, 8 – 2 pm
Grace United Church, Sydenham
Come enjoy home made pie
 
Cherry Blossom Tea
Saturday, 2 – 4 pm
Princess Street United Church, Albert and Princess
$6, all are welcome. Call 613 542 6112
 
 
 
Friday May 9
 
Johnny Cash Family Tribute Show
Saturday, 8 pm
Brockville Legion 96, 180 Park Street
$20, available at the Legion. Call 613 342 0473
 
Community Living Kingston Community Celebration
Saturday, 11 – 3 pm
1412 Princess Street
BBQ, Entertainment, Activities, Prizes. For info call 613 546 6613 x 223.
 
Queer Parents Association of Kingston – Meeting
Saturday, 10:30 am
99 York Street
Children are welcome
 
RCL Branch 631 presents Picket Fences
Saturday, 2 – 6 pm
Bath and Collins Bay Road
613 389 6605
 
H’Art Explores Surroundings in a New Exhibit
On now until May 31
Windmills Café, 184 Princess Street
 
Simply Paradise Dance
Sundays, 6 – 10 pm
560 Legion, 734 Montreal Street
$8 includes lunch and prizes. Call 634 1607.
 
Mother’s Day Service
Sunday, 2 pm
Latimer Cemetery
Call Marg 613 546 4307 for details
 
St. John’s Ambulance Kingston is looking to increase the marketing and public relations volunteer committee. Students taking market, journalism or photography are welcome to practice their skills. Gary.hayes.on.sja.ca for details.
 
Mental Health Support Network
Provide telephone peer support to people with mental health issues
Call 1 877 834 PEER
 
 
Monday May 12 – May 18, 2008
 
 
Monday May 12
 

the call for entry for the 6th Annual Juried Exhibition at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery
Theme this year is “At My Age” – all artists of all ages of any mediums are welcome.
www.bellevillelibrary.com for information, or call 613 968 6731 x 2239 or x 2240

 

Collins Bay Horticultural Society: Garden Design Ideas with Anne Maxwell
Monday, 7:30 pm
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 4333 Bath Road
Call 613 634 8680 for information

 

Kingston Stamp Club – new members welcome
Monday, 7 pm
Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave
613 389 6536

 

Canadian Mental Health Association presents Suicide Survivor’s Peer Support Group
Monday, 7 pm
CMHA, 6 Ordnance Street
613 549 7027

 
Bingo
Tuesdays, 7:15 pm
Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith
Free admission with books, or $15. Call Barb 613 372 2315
 
Give Blood
Tuesday 9 – noon and 2 – 7 pm, Wednesday 3 – 7 pm, Thursday 8:30 – 11:30 am
797 Princess Street
 
Bingo
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
RCL Branch 504, Lyndhurst
Everyone welcome.
 
Artistic Stitchers
Tuesdays, 1 – 3 pm
Brockville Museum
5 Henry Street. Call 613 342 4397
 
Parenting in Unison
Tuesday
St. Lawrence College, room 109
2288 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville
 
Tuesday May 13
 

Kingston Newcomers Club General Meeting
Tuesday, 7 pm
2nd floor of the Gordon Tompkins Funeral Home, 435 Davis Drive.
613 352 5367

 

Alzheimer Society presents: When the Time Comes, Options for Care
Tuesday, 1 – 4 pm
Rideaucrest Home, Conference Room C
Call 613 544 3078

 

Kingston Scrabble Club
Wednesdays, 6 – 9 pm
Isabel Turner Library
All skill levels welcome, including beginners. Call 613 382 3489.

 

Kingston Seniors: Diabetic Clinic
Wednesday, 9 – noon
56 Francis Street
Call 613 548 7810

 
Hotel Dieu’s 23rd Annual Food Blitz
Wednesday, 6 – 9 pm
In support of the Partners in Mission Food Bank
Call 613 544 3400 x 3072 to volunteer
 
The BPW Club’s Monthly Meeting Dinner
Wednesday, 5:30 pm
Smitty’s Restaurant, 2376 Princess in the Chapter’s Plaza
Contact Kathy 613 542 4554 or Mary 613 384 0076.
 
10th Anniversary of the Open Door Café
Wednesday, 11:30 – 1 pm
Eastminster United Church, 432 Bridge Street, Belleville
Call 613 969 5212 for information
 
Kingston Seniors Seminar: Cataraqui Cemetery
Wednesday, 1 – 3 pm
Take a tour and see the monuments and markets, focusing on art and symbols
613 548 7810
 
Euchre
Thursdays, 7 pm
RCL 491, Seeley’s Bay
$5 per person
 
 
 
 
Wednesday May 14
 
Take off the Pounds Sensibly
Thursdays, 7 – 7:30 pm
Church of the Good Shepherd, 46 Cowdy Street.
613 634 8923
 

Wolfe’s Island’s Scene of the Crime Festival 5th Annual Mystery Short Story Contest
Prizes include $35, $50 and $100
For guidelines visit www.sceneofthecrime.ca
Or call Sue Pike, 613 730 0715

 

St. Lawrence College’s Esthetic Program presents Dynamic Design Solutions
Thursday, 10 – 7 pm
All proceeds go towards the local Boys and Girls Club
For an appointment call 613 545 3934

 
4 Arts Sake – a celebration of Kingston’s Jewish Artists
Thursday, 7:30 pm
Atrium of the Biosciences, Queens University
$10 per person. Formal Attire.
 

Diabetes Kingston presents: Living Well With Diabetes
Thursday, 10:30 am
541 Days Road, Kingston
Call 613 384 9374 for details

 

Kingston Seniors: Aloette Morning Spa
Thursday, 9 – noon
Enjoy facial, spa treatment, skin analysis and a personal consultation
$5, call 613 548 7810

 
Roast Beef Dinner
Friday, 4 – 7 pm
RCL Branch 631, Bath and Collins Bay
$8.25. 613 389 6605.
 

Rock 4 Cause, featuring Mellonhead, Society’s Sorrow, Ruling Christopher & Revmatic
Friday, 8 pm
Time To Laugh Comedy Club, 34 Princess Street
In support of the Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library

 
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston Re-Opens
Featuring: Alexander Henry, a retired coast guard light ice breaker & buoy tender
55 Ontario Street
Admission $6.50 adults, $6.00 for students and seniors, $12.0 for family pass.
 
 
 
 
Thursday May 15
 
Darts
Fridays, 7:30 pm
RCL Branch 491, Seeley’s Bay
$3 a person
 
Youth Dance
Friday, 7 – 10 pm
Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith
Call Sharon, 372 1274 or Wayne, 658 2533.
 
39 Club Dance featuring The Red Rose Express
Friday, 8 – 11:30
Collins Bay Legion, 4034 Bath Road.
Singles and couples welcome. Dress code in effect.
 
Rib Night Dinner
Friday, 5 – 7 pm
RCL Branch 491, Seeley’s Bay
$10 each, children 6 – 12 are $5.
 
Jam Session and Open Mic
Fridays, 7 pm
R.C.L Branch 631, Bath and Collins Bay
Bring your voice, banjo, guitar violin or just come to enjoy great music
 
Roast Beef Dinner with all the Fixings
Friday, 4:30 – 7 pm (or until sold out)
RCL Branch 504, Lyndhurst
$10 for adults, children under 12 $5 each, family rates are available
 

Kingston Seniors: Dance
Saturday, 8 – 11:30 pm
Singles and couples welcome at 56 Francis Street
$8 in advance, $9 at the door. Call 613 548 7810

 
Yard Sale
Saturday, 8 – 2 pm
Perth Road United Church, SS Hall
Call Lois 613 353 1425
 
RCL Branch 631 presents Boomerang
Saturday, 2 – 6 pm
Bath and Collins Bay Road
613 389 6605
 
 
 


Friday May 16

 Kingston Horticultural Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, 10 am
St. Margaret’s Church, 690 Sir John A Boulevard
Plants for indoors and outs, & gardeners on hand to answer questions
 

 
Fish Fry and Plant Sale
Saturday, 4:30 pm
Wolfe Island United Church
Adults $10, children 6-12 $5. Take out available.
 
District Lin’s Club’s Annual Garage Sale
Saturday, 8 – noon
Tamworth Arena (east side)
Donations of books, knickknacks, pictures and other useful small items are appreciated
 
Simply Paradise Dance
Sundays, 6 – 10 pm
560 Legion, 734 Montreal Street
$8 includes lunch and prizes. Call 634 1607.
 

Turkey Dinner
Sunday, 4:30 – 6 pm
Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith
$12 per plate. Call Barb 372 2315.

 
Crooked Wood Irish/Celtic CD Release Party
Sunday, 7 pm
Inverary United Church
Free will offering towards United Church Women.
 
Music Night – featuring Don Lawson and Friends
Sunday, 7:30 pm
Westport United Church
All are welcome. Free will offering.
 
Grab a Pair Cribbage Tournament
Sunday, 1 pm
RCL Branch 96 in the lower lounge, 180 Park Street, Brockville
Call Mary Ann Greenwood, 613 345 3232 or 613 340 5603.

Broadcast for May 19 – 23, 2008

Monday, May 19

Kingston senior’s seminar on Urban Poling
The newest fitness trend that increases total body strength
Tuesday, 10 – 11:30 am. Cost is $5
Reserve by calling 548-7810 or come to 56 Francis Street

3rd Annual Rotary Club of Kingston Fashion Show
Tuesday starting at 5 pm at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
Tickets are $35, available at Newman’s Men’s Wear
For more information, phone 384-0336

Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic
Tuesday from 9 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm
797 Princess Street
To book an appointment, call 1-888-2 DONATE

Meeting of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 504, Lyndhurst
Wednesday at 7 pm
This is a special meeting to decide the fate of the Lyndhurst Legion
Election of officers and executive committee will also take place

Autism Ontario – Kingston Chapter is proud to host
A Theatre Night production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors”
Wednesday, 8 pm at the Domino Theatre
Tickets $15, available at Community Living Kingston, 1412 Princess Street

Meeting of the Quinte Amateur Radio Club
Wednesday, 7:30 pm
Loyalist College, Pioneer Building, Room P2
Special guest speaker: Doug Shears. Elections will also be held

Summer darts
Thursday, starting at 8 pm
At the Tamworth Legion
Cost is $2.00 per person

Hotel Dieu Hospital Volunteer Services
Is hosting a spring barbecue
Thursday over noon hour at the main entrance off Brock Street
Enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers, all for a good cause.

The St. George’s Cathedral Summer 2008 noon-hour concert series
Kicks off with “Amazing Grace on the English horn”
Thursday at 12:15 pm. Each concert runs 40 minutes
Admission is by donation

Tuesday, May 20

Jam Session Friday at 7 pm
At the Collins Bay Legion
Bath and Collins Bay Road
Everyone is welcome. For information phone 389-6605

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Army, Navy, Airforce Club
Is having a bake Sale Friday from 11 to 4 pm
In their club rooms at 317 Gore Road
For information call 549-7597

Queen’s University presents a Queens MiniU
Friday through Sunday – be a Queens student for the weekend
Over 30 speakers share their knowledge with you
Log onto alumni dot queensu dot ca backslash mini U

Fish Fry featuring New Zealand Red Cod
Friday starting at 5:30 pm
Princess Street United Church
Adults $12, children 12 and under $8. For tickets call 542-6112

39 Club Dance
Friday from 8 to 11:30 pm
Featuring music by Don Cochrane and Friends
Collins Bay Legion. Singles and Couples welcome. Call 546-4619

Meeting of the Elgin Municipal Complex Hall Board
Township of Rideau Lakes
Friday starting at 9:15 am
In the Community Hall

“Quilts Kingston” Show and Sale of local plus national award-winning quilts
Friday 12 – 8 pm, Saturday 10 – 6, Sunday 11 - 4
At the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. Admission $5
For more information, visit quilts Kingston dot org

All ages rock concert by Rubberneck
Friday starting at 7 pm
At the Inverary Playhouse, 4750 Latimer Road
Admission is five dollars at the door

Lennox Community Theatre presents “Music Hall 3”
May 23rd through June 7th beginning at 8 pm
Enjoy a night of skits and music from the 1940’s
Tickets at Gray’s Drug Store, Napanee
Wednesday, May 21

“ThinkFirst” presents Lobsterfest
Saturday from 5 until 8 pm
At the University Club, 168 Stuart Street
Price is $35. Tickets at Kingston’s TD Canada Trust branches

Bull head fish fry
Saturday from 4:30 until 6 pm
At the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith
All the fish you can eat, plus one dessert, for $12.00. Call 372-2315

Discover boating for free at “Don’t Rock the Boat”
Saturday from 12 to 4 pm
At Collins Bay Marina
Event information available at kfla public health dot ca

Free didgeridoo-building workshop
Saturday from 2 to 4 pm
At the Boys and Girls Club, 559 Bagot Street
To register, call 542-3306 extension 28

Fish Fry, sponsored by St. James Anglican Church A.C.W., Parham
Saturday 5 pm
Parham United Church C.E. Building
$12.00 for adults, $6 for children under 10

This Saturday is Public Works Day
Come to the Open House between 10 am and 2 pm
At the Public Works Yard at 701 Division Street
Find out everything you want to know about City services

Photography and Craft Sale
Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm
At the Odessa Fairgrounds in Odessa
Canteen on site, free admission. Proceeds to benefit Odessa Fairgrounds

Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church Community Fun Day
Saturday, 9 am to 2 pm
A day of fun for families with a garage sale, barbecue and bake shop
For more information call 372-1238

Good Times Dance featuring Red Rose Express
Saturday, 8 pm to midnight with a buffet at 10 pm
At the Norman Rogers Air Force Club
$10.00 per person. Singles and couples welcome
Thursday, May 22

Roast pork dinner, complete with coffee or tea plus dessert
Friday from 4 to 7 pm
At the Collins Bay Legion, Bath at Collins Bay Road
Cost is just $8.25 per person

Kingston Irish Folk Club
Invites you to a Celtic singalong and jam session
Saturday from 7 to 9:30 pm. Admission by donation
Salvation Army Church Hall, 183 Weller Avenue

Collins Bay Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, 7:30 pm
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 4333 Bath Road
Sponsored by the Collins Bay Horticultural Society

Dawn House fundraising garage sale
Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm
In Victoria Park, Brock and Albert Streets
To donate items, call 545-9640

Fairmount Home Auxiliary
Annual garage sale with a bake and preserves table
Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm
2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie. Donations accepted Friday afternoon

J.R. Henderson Public School
Is holding its annual Mayfair
Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm
Food, games, petting zoo, pony rides and more. All are welcome

The Canada Day Fireworks committee in Madoc
Is hosting a Music Video Dance Party for all ages
Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 pm
At the Madoc Arena

“Voices for Africa” benefit concert
Sunday starting at 7:30 pm at Sydenham Street United Church
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students
Available at the Church Book Room, and at the door

Euchre Tournament
Sunday, 1:30 pm at Crosby Hall
A roast beef dinner will follow for $12.00 per person
Advance bookings only. Call 272-2533



Friday, May 23

Kingston Senior’s driver’s refresher course
Wednesday June 4th, 9 am – 3 pm
Cost is $50 including workbook, lunch and refreshments
Reserve now by calling 548-7810

Queen’s School of Music presents
A Beethoven Concert, Saturday at 8 pm in Grant Hall
Tickets are $10 in advance through the Queen’s Performing Arts Office
And $12.00 at the door

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 504, Lyndhurst
Presents “Good Time Karaoke”
Saturday from 8 pm until midnight
$5.00 per person, everyone 19 and older is welcome

The Seeley’s Bay Legion hosts a Euchre
The last Sunday of each month
Tickets are on sale now for the 60th Anniversary Founders Day Dinner & Dance
May 31st - $20.00 per person. Tickets at the bar.

Craft and treasure sale
Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm
At the Brockville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96
For information call Joreen at 342-7507

4th annual Pottery Plus show and sale of handcrafted artisan works
Saturday from 10 to 5 and Sunday from 10 to 3
Held at the Spencerville Mill
Admission is free

Music night featuring Dick and Jane Babcock
Sunday, 7 pm
Yarker Free Methodist Church
Refreshments will be served and a free will offering accepted

Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service
Sunday starting at 2 pm
At the Women’s Institute Hall in Wilton
Special musical guests: The Family Brown and The Wilton Trio

Kingston Stamp Club
Next meeting on Monday, May 26th
At the Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Avenue
New members welcome. For details call Don at 389-6536
 


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