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An Afternoon with Sally Armstrong
Maranatha 100 College St. W., Belleville, Ontario, CanadaSally Armstrong is an award-winning author, journalist, and human rights activist who has decades of experience on the ground working with women in underprivileged and harsh environments in Afghanistan, Rwanda, Bosnia, Somalia, Iraq, South Sudan, Jordan, and Israel. Join us for an afternoon with Sally as she shares stories, including tales from Outspoken, her recent collaboration with Sima Samar, published on February 27.
Capitol Season Rollout Red Carpet Gala
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre 20 Queen St, Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaThe Red Carpet Gala Celebration is an opportunity to come together to support and celebrate our local professional arts institution. This year, we’ll be showcasing costumes and props, as we share how we make that Capitol Theatre magic. With onstage entertainment, some very special guests, a live auction, and lots of local spirits, this is sure to be an unforgettable fundraiser and a sparkling night that you won’t soon forget.
We Walk the Line at The Regent Theatre
The Regent Theatre 224 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, CanadaThis hit after hit show is a true Johnny Cash Experience that celebrates the music and lives of 'The Man In Black' and his fun loving wife, June Carter. The concert covers the entire career of Johnny Cash from the 1950s at Sun Records to 2003 with the American Recordings label.
Scrabble Sundays at Port Hope Library
Port Hope Public Library Main Branch 31 Queen Street, Port Hope, OntarioAll ages are welcome to drop in to the Port Hope Public Library on Sundays for a game of Scrabble!
Colour Returns Art Show in Colborne
The Colborne Art Gallery 51 King St. E., Colborne, Ontario, CanadaThe Colborne Art Gallery re-opens for 2024 with an early spring show, "Colour Returns". This show features the work of Gallery members Ian Davis, Roseanne Dolan, Charles Funnell, Candice Rose Gunter, Eileen Myers, Wrex Roth, Heather Roy, Ken Solilo, Heather Stubbs, and Helen Van Poorten.
Embroidery Basics with Christine Renaud
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton, Ontario, CanadaJoin Christine Renaud for this 3-hour Embroidery Basics workshop! Using materials provided, Christine will guide you through the basic stitches and some impressive botanical stitches as well as best practices to make beautiful embroidery art.
Sounds of Spring by the Northumberland Wind Trio
Bridge Street United Church 60 Bridge St. E., Belleville, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for an afternoon of music with the Northumberland Wind Trio! Bring your friends and immerse yourselves in their love for music! Over many years, the Northumberland Wind Trio consisting of Bill Cross and Helen Torney on clarinet and Anne Olscher on bassoon have evolved into a tight-knit ensemble, characterized by a profound musical bond and a deep understanding of each other's playing styles.
Daytime Pickleball at the Quinte Curling Club
Quinte Curling Club 246 Bridge Street W., Belleville, Ontario, CanadaThe 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.
Healing Trauma & Addiction Video Series/Discussion
Cobourg Public Library 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg, OntarioJoin 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
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton, Ontario, CanadaJoin 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.