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PAWS for Reading at Quinte West Library
Quinte West Public Library (Trenton Branch) 7 Creswell Drive, TrentonBelleville Choral Society Open Rehearsals
St. Thomas Anglican Church, Belleville 201 Church Street, BellevilleWeek of Events
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!
PAWS for Reading at Quinte West Library
PAWS for Reading at Quinte West 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 her handler) in our 1st Floor Program Room where they can feel comfortable, confident — and have fun!
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.
Baby and Me Program at Trent Hills Libraries
Baby and Me Program at Trent Hills Libraries
The 10-week autumn session of Baby and Me is back at our two libraries (Campbellford and Hastings)! Help your baby (0-12 months of age) develop their pre-literacy and social skills. Learn new songs and remember old ones. Connect with other caregivers.
Alzheimer Society Minds in Motion Program
Alzheimer Society Minds in Motion Program
Minds in Motion® is a community-based social program that incorporates physical activity and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs dementia and their care partners. Combining physical activity and mental stimulation, Minds in Motion unfolds to laughter and chatter, with new friendships forming and stories being shared. This is an eight-week program.
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.
Crochet Tuesdays at the QAC
Crochet Tuesdays at the QAC
Whether you’re experienced with crochet, or just starting, please join us as we create crochet, learn new skills, and work together. These workshops are hosted by local artist, Emebet Belete. Emebet’s current art project is Bridging Communities, a large-scale art installation.
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.
Picton Pick-up
Picton Pick-up
From June to October, Feral Folc and the Picton BIA are working in partnership to host gatherings for anyone interested and able to help tidy up around town. Everyone is welcome. Thanks to the Picton BIA, all garbage and recycling bags, gloves, hand-sanitizer, bag tags, and snacks are supplied. We will ensure that all the waste collected is properly disposed of.
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.
Baby and Me Program at Trent Hills Libraries
Baby and Me Program at Trent Hills Libraries
The 10-week autumn session of Baby and Me is back at our two libraries (Campbellford and Hastings)! Help your baby (0-12 months of age) develop their pre-literacy and social skills. Learn new songs and remember old ones. Connect with other caregivers.
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.
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.
Teen Hangout at Cobourg Library
Teen Hangout at Cobourg Library
Teens are invited to bring their friends and enjoy a dedicated space at the Cobourg Public Library. Hang out, meet new people, play a board game, participate in an activity, or enjoy the free Wifi. Snacks will be provided too!
ArtWorth Gardening Talks with Charlie Dobbin
ArtWorth Gardening Talks with Charlie Dobbin
Join Horticulturist and Landscape Designer, Charlie Dobbin, for three regenerative gardening and growing talks at the Aron Theatre Co-op. The fee is $10 per presentation or $25 for all three.
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.
Reiki Certification Course
Reiki Certification Course
Prince Edward Community Care invites people of all ages to participate in a full day, first degree level reiki certification course with Karen E. Williams, Reiki Master Teacher and Practitioner. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive first degree level reiki certification and be able to practice reiki on themselves and others.
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.
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.
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.
QAC Arts Recognition Awards Luncheon
QAC Arts Recognition Awards Luncheon
Join us for a milestone celebration at the 30th Annual Arts Recognition Awards Luncheon, hosted by the Quinte Arts Council. This prestigious event honours the individuals, artist groups, patrons, and businesses whose exceptional contributions have made Quinte a vibrant hub for arts and culture.
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!
Queer Space at Belleville Library
Queer Space at Belleville Library
Queer Space is an inclusive social gathering for members of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community taking place monthly at the Belleville Public Library. If you are over the age of 16 and looking to meet new people, make friends, ask questions, or simply spend an evening amongst other queer people, we’d love for you to join us.
Highway to the Sky Book Reading
Highway to the Sky Book Reading
Join us for an evening with trailblazing pilot Lola Reid Allin as we celebrate the release of her new memoir, Highway to the Sky: An Aviatior's Journey. Following a short reading and presentation, Lola will sign copies of the book which will be available to purchase.
Local Author Visit with Donna Wootton
Local Author Visit with Donna Wootton
Join local author Donna Wootton as she discusses her new novel, "The Age of Privilege", a compelling story of family love, set against the social and economic changes of the later 20th century. At a time when post-baby boomers flourished, the story centres around Dawn Wright, a woman who is free to take advantage of all that period has to offer: education, liberation, prosperity.
An Evening with Carson Arthur
An Evening with Carson Arthur
Mix and mingle with Garden Club members and garden enthusiasts, enjoy the space at the beautiful Base 31 and spend an evening with Carson Arthur. Carson is the Owner and Founder of Carson's Garden+Market in Prince Edward County and is a former HGTV host.
Art of the Possible: Artist Talk
Art of the Possible: Artist Talk
We are thrilled to launch our new Art of the Possible speaker series with an engaging panel discussion featuring local glass artist and Member of the Order of Canada Sarah Hall, known for her innovative use of solar technology in architectural glass, in conversation with Tyler Blower, founder of Otter Energy.
Belleville Theatre Guild Open House
Belleville Theatre Guild Open House
The Belleville Theatre Guild Open House is here! Join us for an entertaining evening to see snippets of each production, poke around the theatre, meet people, sign up to volunteer, renew your membership and purchase subscription packages. There is no charge for this event. All are welcome!
Brighton Applefest
Brighton Applefest
The community of Brighton, in eastern Ontario, is surrounded by rich agricultural land with an abundance of apple orchards and roadside farmers' stalls. To bear witness to the bountiful apple harvest at the height of the harvesting season, Brighton celebrates its annual Applefest festival over the last full weekend of September. Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 2024!
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.
Brighton Applefest
Brighton Applefest
The community of Brighton, in eastern Ontario, is surrounded by rich agricultural land with an abundance of apple orchards and roadside farmers' stalls. To bear witness to the bountiful apple harvest at the height of the harvesting season, Brighton celebrates its annual Applefest festival over the last full weekend of September. Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 2024!
WBFN Speaker Series – Lake Ontario’s Urban Salmon & Trout
WBFN Speaker Series – Lake Ontario’s Urban Salmon & Trout
r. Kathryn Peiman will focus on six species of salmonids that utilize the tributaries of Lake Ontario during spawning, and are a mix of native and non-native species. She’ll delve into the history of these species, their biology and ecology, management priorities, and how these fish are an amazing success story.
Chase Cha Painting Performance at Belleville Library
Chase Cha Painting Performance at Belleville Library
Chase Cha will be painting in his unique, self-termed "Adlib Aesthetics" style using spray paint on three separate canvases for 12 straight hours. Chase identifies first and foremost as a performance artist experimenting in durational aesthetics. Stop by the Library Courtyard to watch him create artwork that will be on display in his Parrott Gallery exhibition “This Mid-Life Crisis” later this year.
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.
Brighton Applefest
Brighton Applefest
The community of Brighton, in eastern Ontario, is surrounded by rich agricultural land with an abundance of apple orchards and roadside farmers' stalls. To bear witness to the bountiful apple harvest at the height of the harvesting season, Brighton celebrates its annual Applefest festival over the last full weekend of September. Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 2024!
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.
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.
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.
Mrs. Roper Romp in Stirling
Mrs. Roper Romp in Stirling
Come roam around the town of Stirling-Rawdon for the first ever Mrs. Roper Romp. Get ready to step back in time and embrace the groovy 70s vibes at the Mrs. Roper Romp! Inspired by the iconic character from Three's Company, this event is all about fun, laughter, and outrageous fashion.
Paper Wild Rose Workshop
Paper Wild Rose Workshop
In this course, participants aged 18+ with all levels of creativity will learn the skills needed to create a highly realistic paper wild rose. To begin, participants will learn the art of seeing how to look at a flower and observe both its beauty and its complexity. By learning the botanical names of all parts of a flower and identifying them, participants will see how all the components of a single flower fit together to create and sustain its life. Then participants will learn how to translate what they see into paper.
Belleville Porchfest
Belleville Porchfest
Porchfest Belleville is a local celebration of music, where residents in the East Hill neighborhood perform on front porches to an audience that moves from house to house. Porchfest attracts dozens of performers and hundreds of spectators to this grassroots community event each year. It's a great way to explore East Hill while enjoying the talents of our local musicians.
Brighton Applefest
Brighton Applefest
The community of Brighton, in eastern Ontario, is surrounded by rich agricultural land with an abundance of apple orchards and roadside farmers' stalls. To bear witness to the bountiful apple harvest at the height of the harvesting season, Brighton celebrates its annual Applefest festival over the last full weekend of September. Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 2024!
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.
Paper Wild Rose Workshop
Paper Wild Rose Workshop
In this course, participants aged 18+ with all levels of creativity will learn the skills needed to create a highly realistic paper wild rose. To begin, participants will learn the art of seeing how to look at a flower and observe both its beauty and its complexity. By learning the botanical names of all parts of a flower and identifying them, participants will see how all the components of a single flower fit together to create and sustain its life. Then participants will learn how to translate what they see into paper.