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We endeavour to keep our calendar updated with community events throughout Watershed country, but please let us know it we’ve missed one. We encourage you to submit an event yourself: It’s quick and it’s free!
Event Cancelled or Rescheduled?
Please email your cancelled/rescheduled events to our events editor, Jennifer Shea - [email protected] so that we can update the details in our calendar.
Belleville Choral Society Open Rehearsals
St. Thomas Anglican Church, Belleville 201 Church Street, BellevilleWeek of Events
Daytime Pickleball at the Quinte Curling Club
Daytime Pickleball at the Quinte Curling Club
The 2024 Pickleball season at the Quinte Curling Club starts April 29th with new pricing and schedules. Sessions are open Mondays and Wednesdays. Drop-in games are $9 each, including HST. For keen players, an unlimited play option is available for $200 including HST.
Baby Time at Port Hope Library
Baby Time at Port Hope Library
Don't miss Baby Time on Monday mornings at Port Hope Public Library (MJB Branch). Parents and babies (up to age 1) are welcome to join us for songs, stories and bubbles!
Drop-In Tech Help at Belleville Library
Drop-In Tech Help at Belleville Library
Bring your smart phone, tablet, iPad, or laptop and your questions! No registration required. For more information, call 613-968-6731 ext. 2037.
Evening Pickleball at the Quinte Curling Club
Evening Pickleball at the Quinte Curling Club
The 2024 Pickleball season at the Quinte Curling Club starts April 29th with new pricing and schedules. Sessions are open Mondays and Wednesdays. Drop-in games are $9 each, including HST. For keen players, an unlimited play option is available for $200 including HST.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Auditions
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Auditions
Belleville Theatre Guild is hosting auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream. The cast includes 30+ people (15 male - all ages and 15 female - all ages). This will be a cold read. Singing ability is not required.
Belleville Choral Society Open Rehearsals
Belleville Choral Society Open Rehearsals
Do you love to sing and meet new people? We are excited to welcome new members for our upcoming season. Come out and join us for free at one of our rehearsals and see what we’re all about. We are a non-profit diverse community choir that meets on Monday evenings at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Belleville.
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.
Tell Your Story: A Wee Course on Writing Short Plays
Tell Your Story: A Wee Course on Writing Short Plays
Tell Your Story is a course for the storytellers in all of us. Over six weekly, 90-minute sessions, participants (ages 18+) will uncover and explore the creation of their own 10-minute play through prompts, writing exercises, group discussion and dramaturgical feedback.
Older Adult Information Fair
Older Adult Information Fair
The Older Adult (50+) Information Fair is back! Join us in the gymnasium at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre and learn about local resources and organizations in our community. This is a free event. Over 45 vendors will be located in the gymnasium throughout the fair. There will also be several free seminars (with an ASL interpreter present) and HPE Public Health vaccinations.
Introduction to Portrait Photography
Introduction to Portrait Photography
This 6-week beginner to intermediate photography course on portraiture aims to equip participants (ages 18+) with essential skills in portrait photography. Throughout the course, students will learn about various types of portraits, essential equipment and settings, natural and artificial lighting techniques, composition, posing, and creative approaches.
Drawing for Absolute Beginners
Drawing for Absolute Beginners
In this 5-week course for beginning drawers, Artist Instructor Irene Götz will introduce participants (ages 15+) 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.
French Conversation Circle at Belleville Library
French Conversation Circle at Belleville Library
Join our French Conversation Circle and practice your French speaking skills. There is no registration for this free drop-in program. The French Conversation Circle meets in the second-floor cookbook nook on Tuesday evenings.
Intro to American Sign Language at Cobourg Library
Intro to American Sign Language at Cobourg Library
Join us and celebrate with our community member, Giulio, an experienced deaf teacher, to learn and practice basic American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary. Giulio will be teaching basic ASL geared to those who have a deaf family member. Registration is required.
Daytime Pickleball at the Quinte Curling Club
Daytime Pickleball at the Quinte Curling Club
The 2024 Pickleball season at the Quinte Curling Club starts April 29th with new pricing and schedules. Sessions are open Mondays and Wednesdays. Drop-in games are $9 each, including HST. For keen players, an unlimited play option is available for $200 including HST.
Stronger U Fitness Series for PEC Seniors
Stronger U Fitness Series for PEC Seniors
Prince Edward Community Care invites seniors 60+ to get active, make friends, and be well! This class focuses on the components of cardiorespiratory, strength and flexibility to improve one's overall health.
Toddlers & Waddlers at Port Hope Library
Toddlers & Waddlers at Port Hope Library
Drop in Wednesday mornings for Toddlers & Waddlers! Expect stories, songs and play for children under 3. A snack is provided.
Introduction to Computers at Belleville Library
Introduction to Computers at Belleville Library
Dive into the world of technology with our 6-week Introduction to Computers class! Learn the basics of essential applications in a hands-on, beginner-friendly environment. Master the skills you need to confidently navigate the digital age!
Colour as a Form of Expression
Colour as a Form of Expression
In this 6-week colour theory course, Julie Seddon will teach participants (ages 18+) traditional colour theory exercises such as the colour wheel and monochromatic scale. Drawing from art history, students will come to understand acrylic paints' range of effects and create a series of studies to put what they learn into practice.
After School Hangout at Stirling Library
After School Hangout at Stirling Library
Join us after school to help celebrate International Dot Day! We'll do some art inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Everyone is welcome and no registration is required.
Creative Fibres at Belleville Library
Creative Fibres at Belleville Library
Creative Fibres is a social circle for all fibre arts: knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, cross stich, embroidery, felt work, and more! Creative Fibres meets on Wednesday evenings in the second-floor cookbook reading nook.
Evening Pickleball at the Quinte Curling Club
Evening Pickleball at the Quinte Curling Club
The 2024 Pickleball season at the Quinte Curling Club starts April 29th with new pricing and schedules. Sessions are open Mondays and Wednesdays. Drop-in games are $9 each, including HST. For keen players, an unlimited play option is available for $200 including HST.
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.
Cobourg Town Hall Visits Family Storytime
Cobourg Town Hall Visits Family Storytime
Enjoy stories and songs at the Cobourg Library with special guests from Cobourg Town Council in September! Families are welcome. This is a drop-in program.
Toddler Time at Belleville Library
Toddler Time at Belleville Library
Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, finger rhymes, felt stories, and music during this interactive program. This is a drop-in program for ages 19 months to 3 years. Located in the first floor Children's Program Room.
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 [email protected] or call 613-962-9274 ext. 23.
Storytime at Stirling Library
Storytime at Stirling Library
Children under 4 - bring your caregivers to the Stirling-Rawdon Public Library for our weekly Storytime! Join us in the children's department. Everyone is welcome and no registration is required.
Campbellford Storytime for Kids
Campbellford Storytime for Kids
Join us for Campbellford Storytime! This program is geared for ages 2-5, with structured crafts, stories, songs, felt board fun, fingerplays and more ... with time afterwards for friends to play! Registration required.
Yoga with Melissa at Hastings Library
Yoga with Melissa at Hastings Library
We're offering two types of yoga classes at our Hastings Branch this fall. Email Jenny at [email protected] for more information and to register. Instructor Melissa Ross is amazing and we're really excited to have her join us here!
Quinte Curling Club Open House & BBQ
Quinte Curling Club Open House & BBQ
You are invited to a BBQ and Open House at the Quinte Curling Club. QCC volunteers will be cooking up burgers and hotdogs while sharing their love of curling. Come and see what’s inside the big grey building on the old fairgrounds. Lounge and bar will be open for hot and cold drinks.
Abstract Painting for Beginners
Abstract Painting for Beginners
Join artist instructor Zac Kenny for this 5-week course on beginner abstract painting. Explore abstract painting as a tool for self-exploration and expression. Learn the basics of working with the elements of design including colour and texture, to create interesting and dynamic compositions.
Trivia by Phone for PEC Seniors
Trivia by Phone for PEC Seniors
Prince Edward Community Care invites seniors to have fun playing Trivia. No computer is required for this event.
Movement and Mood at PHPL
Movement and Mood at PHPL
Join us for a yoga-inspired class with NHH Canadian Mental Health Services. The inclusive environment will support mental and physical health through movement. Learn how movement impacts mood and how stretches promote rest and relaxation.
Market in the Village (Stirling)
Market in the Village (Stirling)
A small town farmers’ market with an excellent group of vendors. There’s beef, organic vegetables, flowers, bakers, a cidery, brewers, artisans, and more. All local to Stirling and the area.
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.
Cobourg Farmers’ Market
Cobourg Farmers’ Market
One of the oldest markets in Ontario, Cobourg’s Farmers’ Market was established in 1839 and offers locally grown and certified organic produce, crafts, flowers, plants, cheese, farm fresh meats, breads, pastries, and other delectables.
Port Hope Farmers’ Market
Port Hope Farmers’ Market
If you are looking for farm fresh produce and meats, homemade preserves and baking, as well as hand made crafts and artwork the Port Hope Farmers' Market is the place to be!
Front Street Farmers’ Market
Front Street Farmers’ Market
Come out to the Front Street Farmers' Market and purchase local products straight from the producers.
Wellington Farmers’ Market
Wellington Farmers’ Market
An outdoor eclectic market supporting farmers and local small businesses for over a decade. Join us at The Eddie Hotel and Farm, with direct access from the Millennium Trail. We welcome well-behaved pets, on lead, that know how to clean up after themselves…bring them along to enjoy the fun.
Northumberland Vintage Show
Northumberland Vintage Show
Mark your calendars for the vintage shopping event of the season! Join us at the Northumberland Vintage Show for a day of nostalgia and unique finds. Explore a world of vintage fashion, retro decor, collectibles, and more from the good old days. From fashionistas to antique enthusiasts, there's something for everyone!
Kids Creation Club 1: Pattern and Surface Design
Kids Creation Club 1: Pattern and Surface Design
Young designers will learn about shapes and motifs, repetition, and the basics of the elements of design through various surface design activities with nature-based materials. Amanda will guide the kids on an exploration of drawing, painting, hand-dying and block printing/stamping all as ways of creating surface design.
Poetry Workshop in Prince Edward County
Poetry Workshop in Prince Edward County
Join poet Jessica Moore for a generative workshop in which we will attune to our bodies, our surroundings, and the tenor of our poetic voice. We’ll discuss selected poems and their currents, and how and why they move us. With a focus on sharpening our poetic voice, we’ll use a combination of prompts, free writes, and exercises to write through the spaces between.
Kids Creation Club 2: Pattern and Surface Design
Kids Creation Club 2: Pattern and Surface Design
Young designers will learn about shapes and motifs, repetition, and the basics of the elements of design through various surface design activities with nature-based materials. Amanda will guide the kids on an exploration of drawing, painting, hand-dying and block printing/stamping all as ways of creating surface design.
Reception for “Remembering Wim Muysson” Exhibit
Reception for “Remembering Wim Muysson” Exhibit
Parrott Gallery invites you to the reception for "Remembering Wim Muysson: Selection of Work from our Permanent Collection" in Gallery 3. Everyone is welcome! Sadly, Wim Muysson passed away in July of this year. We are pleased to be able to share a large selection of artwork from our collection in honour of this talented and prolific Belleville artist.
Tall Grass Prairie Walk
Tall Grass Prairie Walk
Join Northumberland Land Trust for a Tall Grass Prairie Forest Walk at Pelton Nature Reserve in Roseneath.
This 52-acre nature reserve is next door to Peter’s Woods Provincial Park in the Municipality of Alnwick/Haldimand. It includes wetlands and a watercourse which are shared with Peter’s Woods Provincial Park and form a tributary to the headwater of Burnley Creek, thus creating a natural corridor between the two.
Picton Town Hall Farmers’ Market
Picton Town Hall Farmers’ Market
The Picton Town Hall Farmers’ Market is a community-focused market that provides access to locally produced and grown products while supporting local growers and producers in ways that encourage ecological and community sustainability.
Codrington Farmers’ Market
Codrington Farmers’ Market
We are the only market in the area with Sunday hours, and the only truly rural location. Our market is in the heart of agricultural land and our vendors showcase their locally grown produce surrounded by farms.
Experimental Photography: Wet Cyanotype
Experimental Photography: Wet Cyanotype
Unlock your creative potential in our engaging wet cyanotype workshop! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of alternative photography, learning the essentials of cyanotype printing with a unique twist. You'll experiment with moisture, botanicals, and various substances to craft ethereal and abstract prints. Participants must be at least 15 years of age.