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Holes, Highways and Hydro-Cuts Presentation
Holes, Highways and Hydro-Cuts Presentation
Quinte Field Naturalists are pleased to announce an in-person meeting and speaker presentation featuring Robert Ormston, a QFN member and local naturalist. Robert will address "Holes, Highways and Hydro-Cuts". Find out why abandoned quarries (holes), highway margins, and hydro-cuts may be of interest to naturalists, and what plants and animals have taken to these spaces.
3 events,
Flash Fiction with Dawn Miller
Flash Fiction with Dawn Miller
In this 6-week course, participants will learn the elements of effective flash fiction and how flash differentiates from other narrative forms. Using published examples and writing tasks, participants will gain an understanding of how compression, tension, characterization, manipulation of time, point of view, and structure work to create effective narratives of under 1000 words.
Baby & Me! at Hastings Library
Baby & Me! at Hastings Library
Join us for the winter session of Baby and Me! If you are the caregiver of an infant 0-12 months old, you are welcome to participate in this eight-week session of songs, play, learning, and fun! Email Jenny at jennifer.madden@trenthills.ca for more information and to register.
Intro to Surface Pattern Design
Intro to Surface Pattern Design
In this 5-week course with instructor Amanda Smith, designers will learn about shapes and motifs, repetition, and the basics of the elements of design through various surface design activities. Participants will be led through explorations in drawing, painting, and block printing/stamping all as ways of creating surface design.
6 events,
Intro to Adobe Photoshop with Spark Box Studio
Intro to Adobe Photoshop with Spark Box Studio
Immerse yourself in Adobe Photoshop during this comprehensive course designed for beginners. Over 6 weeks, Kyle Topping (of Spark Box Studio) will help you develop a strong foundation in the software covering selection tools, image manipulation, layers, and colour adjustments.
Tots & Tykes at Campbellford Library
Tots & Tykes at Campbellford Library
Join us for our winter session of Tots and Tykes at the Campbellford Branch! This program is for caregivers and their 1- and 2-year old tots. You will enjoy songs and rhymes, various hands-on activities, and unstructured time. Email Jenny at jennifer.madden@trenthills.ca for more information and to register.
Building In and Up Fireside Chat
Building In and Up Fireside Chat
The Town of Cobourg would like to invite engagement coordinators, event managers, program coordinators, and similar professionals to attend the upcoming “Community Conversations: Building In and Up” virtual event. This professional development opportunity will focus on how to engage racialized communities and increase representation in local event programming.
1 event,
Intermediate Abstract Painting
Intermediate Abstract Painting
Join artist instructor Zac Kenny for this 6-week intermediate course on abstract painting. During this course, participants will have the opportunity to develop their own abstract language and unique visual style while completing works on paper, small canvas, and a larger piece on canvas, all with acrylic paints and mediums.
2 events,
“Lunch with Lola” Zoom Presentation
“Lunch with Lola” Zoom Presentation
Enjoy the “Lunch with Lola” Zoom presentation of Lola Reid Allin’s “World Tour – World Colours” photographs and travelogue. Enjoy the travelogue presentation from the comfort of your own home. This is a free event but registration is required.
Belleville Connects at The Belleville Club
Belleville Connects at The Belleville Club
Join us for a 2-hour Q & A with your members of parliament followed by networking and mingling with local business professionals helping to grow Belleville.
3 events,
Kids’ Creation Club Landscape Painting
Kids’ Creation Club Landscape Painting
In this edition of our Saturday Morning Kids' Creation Club, artist instructor Megan Fitzgerald will lead young artists through an exploration of landscape art. Participants will be introduced to landscape works by artists from different movements throughout art history.
Chalk Talk: Chopin’s Paris
Chalk Talk: Chopin’s Paris
Welcome to the Paris of the 1830’s when the young Polish pianist Frédéric Chopin first arrived. Historian Yves Thomas joins young Canadian master pianist Catherine He. Music includes Chopin’s Nocturne in D Flat, Ballade No. 2, Scherzo No. 2 and more.
Drawing for Absolute Beginners
Drawing for Absolute Beginners
In this course for beginning drawers, Artist Instructor Irene Götz will introduce participants to a range of fundamental drawing skills and techniques. Through a combination of visual examples, lessons, and exercises, participants will practice contour drawing, gesture drawing, composition, shading, drawing the human form and perspective.
1 event,
Improv for Kids
Improv for Kids
Join Comedians Lenny Epstein and Gavin North of comedy duo Short Attention Span for this super fun Improv for Kids course! Students will learn all about the art of comedy and how improv works to create silly situations that make people laugh.
0 events,
4 events,
Flash Fiction with Dawn Miller
Flash Fiction with Dawn Miller
In this 6-week course, participants will learn the elements of effective flash fiction and how flash differentiates from other narrative forms. Using published examples and writing tasks, participants will gain an understanding of how compression, tension, characterization, manipulation of time, point of view, and structure work to create effective narratives of under 1000 words.
Baby & Me! at Hastings Library
Baby & Me! at Hastings Library
Join us for the winter session of Baby and Me! If you are the caregiver of an infant 0-12 months old, you are welcome to participate in this eight-week session of songs, play, learning, and fun! Email Jenny at jennifer.madden@trenthills.ca for more information and to register.
Intro to Surface Pattern Design
Intro to Surface Pattern Design
In this 5-week course with instructor Amanda Smith, designers will learn about shapes and motifs, repetition, and the basics of the elements of design through various surface design activities. Participants will be led through explorations in drawing, painting, and block printing/stamping all as ways of creating surface design.
3 events,
Intro to Adobe Photoshop with Spark Box Studio
Intro to Adobe Photoshop with Spark Box Studio
Immerse yourself in Adobe Photoshop during this comprehensive course designed for beginners. Over 6 weeks, Kyle Topping (of Spark Box Studio) will help you develop a strong foundation in the software covering selection tools, image manipulation, layers, and colour adjustments.
Tots & Tykes at Campbellford Library
Tots & Tykes at Campbellford Library
Join us for our winter session of Tots and Tykes at the Campbellford Branch! This program is for caregivers and their 1- and 2-year old tots. You will enjoy songs and rhymes, various hands-on activities, and unstructured time. Email Jenny at jennifer.madden@trenthills.ca for more information and to register.
Baby & Me! at Campbellford Library
Baby & Me! at Campbellford Library
Join us for the winter session of Baby and Me! If you are the caregiver of an infant 0-12 months old, you are welcome to participate in this eight-week session of songs, play, learning, and fun! Email Jenny at jennifer.madden@trenthills.ca for more information and to register.
4 events,
Farm Fresh Market in Port Hope
Farm Fresh Market in Port Hope
The Community Health Centre Northumberland is excited to announce that our very own ‘Community Food Market’ is up and running! This new pilot project offers a weekly food market in the south entrance of the CHCN every Thursday afternoon from 1pm-4pm.
Prince Edward County Career Fair
Prince Edward County Career Fair
Calling all job seekers! The Prince Edward County Career Fair is back! Join us as more than 50 employers offering upwards of 150 positions will gather at the Prince Edward Community Centre. Bring your resume and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews.
Disabilities and Taxes Presentation at Belleville Library
Disabilities and Taxes Presentation at Belleville Library
Belleville's Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Belleville Public Library have partnered to present a special tax information workshop for those with disabilities and caregivers. Learn from an expert about filing taxes, common misconceptions and the many benefits that come with filing, including reimbursements and rebate programs.
2 events,
Red Cross Babysitting Course
Red Cross Babysitting Course
Calling all youth between the ages of 11 and 16! Begin your March break with a Red Cross babysitting certificate course at PHPL! Offered by React Right Safety Services.
Women in Aviation by Lola Reid Allin
Women in Aviation by Lola Reid Allin
Celebrate International Women's Day with Belleville Public Library and trailblazing aviation professional Lola Reid Allin! She will present, Highway to the Sky: Women in Aviation. Register for this free event by emailing infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca.
3 events,
Quinte West Women’s Day Event
Quinte West Women’s Day Event
The Quinte West Public Library is proud to present an empowering event dedicated to honoring the diverse and courageous experiences of women in Quinte West. Join us for a Panel Discussion & Q&A Session featuring three remarkable women making waves in our community. Tickets available at the Quinte West library.
Intro to Traditional Rug Hooking
Intro to Traditional Rug Hooking
Back by popular demand! Join us at Port Hope Public Library during the March break to learn the art of traditional rug hooking with Northumberland Rug Hookers. This is for ages 12+! All materials provided. Please pre-register at registrations@phpl.ca.
Drawing for Absolute Beginners
Drawing for Absolute Beginners
In this course for beginning drawers, Artist Instructor Irene Götz will introduce participants to a range of fundamental drawing skills and techniques. Through a combination of visual examples, lessons, and exercises, participants will practice contour drawing, gesture drawing, composition, shading, drawing the human form and perspective.
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1 event,
March Break Skating in Brighton
March Break Skating in Brighton
March Break Skate Dates are back at Brighton's King Edward Park Arena! A huge shoutout to our wonderful sponsors for their generous donations that have made these skates free for participants!
1 event,
Home Alone Course at Port Hope Library
Home Alone Course at Port Hope Library
Be sure to check out the free March break Home Alone course at Port Hope Public Library for ages 10 - 14! Offered by Community Health Centres of Northumberland. Pre-register at workshops@porthopechc,ca or call 905-885-2626 ext. 280.
1 event,
Family Movie Night at Cobourg Library
Family Movie Night at Cobourg Library
Bring the whole family to enjoy a movie together in our Rotary Room. Movie: Toy Story 4 (rated PG) Popcorn will be provided. Please bring a water bottle to fill from our foyer water filling station. This is a drop-in program.
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0 events,
1 event,
Sugar Bush Visit at O’Hara Mill
Sugar Bush Visit at O’Hara Mill
Looking for a day of fun for the whole family? Come on out for our Sugar Bush event happening on March 16th!
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3 events,
Therapy Dogs at Cobourg Library
Therapy Dogs at Cobourg Library
Join us in the Reading Room for an hour with canine companions from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Drop-in to meet the dogs and learn more about the program.
Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group
Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group
The Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group (formerly Grow Your Own Discussion Group) will be meeting again at Stirling-Rawdon Public Library. The topic of discussion will be soil. Come out and meet like-minded community members. Everyone welcome. No registration required.
Glanmore Presentation
Glanmore Presentation
The last 14 months have been a whirlwind of activity at Glanmore National Historic Site. Museum Services Manager, Jennifer Lyons, will share news about community celebrations, location shoots, restoration projects and new acquisitions. Plus there are some exciting things on the horizon, too!
1 event,
Bats: Myth & Mayhem
Bats: Myth & Mayhem
Naturalist Terry Sprague presents this Zoom webinar for seniors, "Bats: Myth & Mayhem". Terry is a professional interpretive naturalist who lives on Big Island, Prince Edward County. He offers guided interpretive hikes and canoe/kayak paddles around the region, focusing on the interesting diversity of both natural and human history that can be found in eastern Ontario.
1 event,
Fraud Prevention Presentation at Port Hope Library
Fraud Prevention Presentation at Port Hope Library
Pre-register at registrations@phpl.ca for this free presentation by Megan from Ganaraska Credit Union. She'll provide tips for protecting yourself from fraud.
1 event,
Trivia & Treats for Humane Society HPE
Trivia & Treats for Humane Society HPE
If you love trivia and cake and pizza (and maybe some beer or wine), then HSHPE’s Trivia and Treats is for you! Grab 5 nerdy friends and register your team for this trivia competition, pizza party and cake auction.
4 events,
Farmers’ Market in Belleville
Farmers’ Market in Belleville
A place to procure local food and art, including fresh produce, ferments, honey, maple syrup, cheese, and more! Located on Historic Market Square behind Belleville's City Hall. Accessible from both Front St. and Pinnacle St. Walking distance within Belleville’s downtown core.
The Fight for the Bloomfield Quaker Meetinghouse
The Fight for the Bloomfield Quaker Meetinghouse
Despite their skepticism about the use of civil courts and their deeply held belief in pacifism, a theological schism among North American Quakers at the end of the 19th century led to divided families, the acceptance of physical violence, and protracted litigation over the ownership of the Bloomfield meetinghouse. It ripped apart their community in Prince Edward County and across Ontario.
Seed Exchange at Brighton Library
Seed Exchange at Brighton Library
Join other garden-loving folks at the library to exchange your seeds for the upcoming season. The Brighton Garden Club will be on hand to answer your questions and share their tips! They will also be giving a short presentation on how to get your new garden started.
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2 events,
PAWS for Reading at Belleville Library
PAWS for Reading at Belleville Library
PAWS for Reading is a program that allows children to read aloud to a therapy dog in order to improve reading and communication skills. Children will read individually to a trained therapy dog (and handler) in our 1st Floor Program Room where they can feel comfortable, confident — and have fun!
Memory Quilts with Bill Stearman
Memory Quilts with Bill Stearman
Join artist instructor Bill Stearman in this 6-week course on creating a memory quilt. Memory quilts can be made from any textiles of significant meaning: t-shirts, sports jerseys, old clothing, tablecloths, linens, or anything else you might have a sentimental connection to.
1 event,
Flash Fiction with Dawn Miller
Flash Fiction with Dawn Miller
In this 6-week course, participants will learn the elements of effective flash fiction and how flash differentiates from other narrative forms. Participants will draft their own flash fiction stories and gain valuable feedback from peers and the instructor on what is working and what could be improved.
1 event,
Colour and Composition with Jodi Shuster
Colour and Composition with Jodi Shuster
Join artist instructor Jodi Shuster for this course designed to improve the quality of your paintings. Learn all about how to create a strong composition in painting by focusing on value and colour. Jodi will guide students through the do's and don’ts of strong composition by reviewing established compositional devices and structure.
1 event,
Sculptural Clay with Andrea Piller
Sculptural Clay with Andrea Piller
Join Andrea Piller for a 6-week course on ceramic hand building techniques using red stoneware clay. In this course, Andrea will introduce participants to the essential form-making techniques for hand building such as pinch, coil and slab.
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3 events,
House Plant Swap at Cobourg Library
House Plant Swap at Cobourg Library
Cobourg Public Library is hosting a drop-in houseplant swap where people can pick up an indoor plant, share cuttings of their own, or drop off a plant they no longer need. The Houseplant Swap will be held in the Library’s Rotary Room and is open to everyone.
Waterfalls Tour in Prince Edward County
Waterfalls Tour in Prince Edward County
Our Annual "Waterfalls Tour" event is Rotary Club of Picton's fundraiser for water projects in the world. In the past, we have had thousands of people visit our two County waterfalls and we are proud to have been able to raise over $23,000 for water projects so far.
Collaborative Choreography with Allison Nichol Longtin
Collaborative Choreography with Allison Nichol Longtin
Through playful dance games and structured improvisations set to stellar playlists, Allison will guide the group through a collaborative creative process. You'll try your hands at choreographic tools to build an original dance piece over 5 weeks.
1 event,
Easter at The Eddie
Easter at The Eddie
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Sunday Brunch. Egg Hunt at 10:00am & 11:30am- $6.95/child. Family Brunch - Adults - $32.50 / Children under 10 - $18.50 with seatings at 10:30am, 12pm, and 1:30pm.