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Healing Trauma & Addiction Video Series/Discussion
Cobourg Public Library 200 Ontario Street, CobourgWeek of Events
Healing Trauma & Addiction Video Series/Discussion
Healing Trauma & Addiction Video Series/Discussion
Join Green Wood Coalition to view an 8-part video series, followed by discussion on healing trauma. Register by email to aimee.johnston@greenwoodcoalition.com.
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.
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.
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.
Learn the Ukulele
Learn the Ukulele
This volunteer-led ukulele session teaches you music literacy through learning how to play the ukulele! Registration is required and there are limited spaces available. Kindly note: Registration will be taken by phone only on a first-call-first-served basis.
Therapy Dog Visit at Cobourg Library
Therapy Dog Visit at Cobourg Library
Join us in the Reading Room at Cobourg Public Library for some four-legged affection and to learn more about the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program. This is a free drop-in event.
Family Bingo at The Hub
Family Bingo at The Hub
Join us at The Hub Branch of Port Hope Public Library (in Canton) for Family Bingo.
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.
Crepe Paper Lavender Class
Crepe Paper Lavender Class
It's time to register for another great art workshop at your Warkworth Library! Join us to learn how to make these delightful lavender stems from crepe paper. Local Artist Sheila Wright will be on hand to instruct this class and you can come home with your own bouquet of beautiful lavender.
Adult Craft Night in Bewdley
Adult Craft Night in Bewdley
Register for an amazing diamond art craft program at the Alice D. Behan Bewdley Branch of Cobourg Public Library. A variety of kits with materials will be available to create a unique piece of art. Registration is required and space is limited.
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.
55-Alive Mature Driving Refresher Course
55-Alive Mature Driving Refresher Course
A 55-Alive safe driving course is offered by Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors. This in-person course will be held at our office. The Canada Safety Council developed this mature driver retraining program which is designed specifically to help older drivers improve their driving skills.
Dancing with Parkinson’s Classes
Dancing with Parkinson’s Classes
Free Dancing with Parkinson's classes at Quinte Ballet School available every Thursday. Designed for people living with Parkinson's Disease and mobility issues. All levels and abilities welcome. For information or to register, contact parkinsonsdance@quinteballetschool.com or call 613-962-9274 ext. 23.
Curbside Pickup Meal for PEC Seniors
Curbside Pickup Meal for PEC Seniors
The April meal for PEC Seniors features homemade soup, a roll, chicken breast stuffed with brie and cranberries, rice, mixed vegetables, and carrot cake for dessert. The cost is $20.00/meal and seniors 60+ can order by calling the Community Care office at 613-476-7493.
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.
Northumberland’s Vital Signs Report Launch
Northumberland’s Vital Signs Report Launch
The Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland has produced its first Vital Signs report, including local data about food, housing, livable income, education, health and well-being, and how it all connects with a sustainable future. Join us at one of four launch events to hear first-hand about the issues that matter to the Northumberland community.
Queer Space at Belleville Public Library
Queer Space at Belleville Public Library
Join a safe and inclusive space, Queer Space, to meet your community, socialize and make friends. All those 16+ are welcome.
Drinking Water Wise Webinar
Drinking Water Wise Webinar
Join Quinte Conservation to learn about rural drinking water with our special guest, Dr. Anna Majury, Clinical Microbiologist at Public Health Ontario. Anna will educate us on waterborne pathogens, how to avoid contaminated drinking water, and the impacts of consuming contaminated water.
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.
Chair Yoga Classes
Chair Yoga Classes
Community Care Northumberland is offering chair yoga classes. A new 8-week session starts in early April at the Trent Hills Public Library. Register now.
Meditation & Mental Wellness at Port Hope Library
Meditation & Mental Wellness at Port Hope Library
Join us to engage in various guided meditation and short breathing exercises. The first 30 minutes of each session will include meditation and breathing. The last 30 minutes will include debriefing, checking in and psychoeducational topics. Bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on the ground; chairs will be provided to sit in.
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.
Quinte Trash Bash
Quinte Trash Bash
The Quinte Trash Bash Committee is excited to announce the 24th annual Trash Bash on Saturday, April 20th. Help clean up our local streets, parks and outdoor spaces and keep Quinte green!
Kids’ Creation Club 1 – Mixed Media Art with Angela Jane Lavender
Kids’ Creation Club 1 – Mixed Media Art with Angela Jane Lavender
In this unique offering, young artists between the ages of 5 and 8 will experiment with a variety of mixed media techniques and tools while exploring themes of environmental sustainability and protection.
Author Talk with Roger Litwiller
Author Talk with Roger Litwiller
Join us for an engaging and free presentation by author Roger Litwiller as he delves into the history of Trenton's very own, HMCS TRENTONIAN. This Royal Canadian Navy corvette played a role in the Battle of the Atlantic and the Normandy Invasion during World War II.
Kids’ Creation Club 2 – Mixed Media Art with Angela Jane Lavender
Kids’ Creation Club 2 – Mixed Media Art with Angela Jane Lavender
In this unique offering, young artists between the ages of 9 and 12 will experiment with a variety of mixed media techniques and tools while exploring themes of environmental sustainability and protection.
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.
Cultivating a Heritage Landscape
Cultivating a Heritage Landscape
Just ahead of Earth Day 2024, Glanmore is offering this special presentation, "Cultivating a Heritage Landscape". Join landscape architect Victoria Taylor to discover how heritage, community and landscape stewardship play a role in the restoration of the gardens around Glanmore and gain inspiration you can apply to gardens of your own.
Sharing Art & Music for Northumberland Land Trust
Sharing Art & Music for Northumberland Land Trust
In honour of Earth Month, community members are holding a ticketed event displaying and sharing music and art with the community. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Northumberland Land Trust (NLT), to support non-profits focused on environmental advocacy.
Scrabble Sundays at Port Hope Library
Scrabble Sundays at Port Hope Library
All ages are welcome to drop in to the Port Hope Public Library on Sundays for a game of Scrabble!
Cribbage Tournament at Cobourg Legion
Cribbage Tournament at Cobourg Legion
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 invites you to a monthly Cribbage Tournament. Register at noon for play beginning at 1:00pm. Teams of two are welcome.
Kids Got Talent – Season 5
Kids Got Talent – Season 5
Children’s Safety Village Belleville is happy to announce Season 5 of Kids Got Talent. Some of the Bay of Quinte Region’s most talented youth will take the stage to compete for the KGT Crown!