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Healing Trauma & Addiction Video Series/Discussion
Cobourg Public Library 200 Ontario Street, CobourgWeek of Events
Watercolour Journaling with Dianne Kehoe
Watercolour Journaling with Dianne Kehoe
Join Artist Instructor Dianne Kehoe for a 4-week course on watercolour journaling and open to the wonder and possibility in this exciting medium! Dianne will share her experience, techniques and passion for watercolour, and will guide participants through seeking daily wonder and joy from all that’s around us. Both sketchbook journaling and studio painting will be covered.
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.
Tony Vani & Kenny Pauzé Fundraising Blues Concert
Tony Vani & Kenny Pauzé Fundraising Blues Concert
Tony Vani and Kenny Pauzé are sharing their musical talents with a Quinte area audience in this fundraising concert for Gleaners Food Bank. Admission is by free will offering for Gleaners.
Mother of All Shows at Stirling Festival Theatre
Mother of All Shows at Stirling Festival Theatre
Mother of All Shows is coming home! This is a special screening to commemorate National Canadian Film Day with a post-film Q&A of this mother/daughter musical traumedy starring Wendie Malick, directed by Melissa D’Agostino.
Drifting Snow Screening and Discussion
Drifting Snow Screening and Discussion
Join us for the "Drifting Snow" screening, participate in a discussion with filmmaker Ryan Noth and lead actors Sonja Smits and Jonas Bonnetta. Doors will open at 7:30pm. This event is pay-what-you-can. Tax receipts will be available for contributions over $50. Registration is required.
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.
ELVIS Live! by Garry Wesley at the Aron Theatre
ELVIS Live! by Garry Wesley at the Aron Theatre
Elvis Presley was the greatest entertainer that has ever lived, and Garry Wesley has captured the passion and charisma that made Elvis the legend he is. Garry not only bears a striking resemblance to Elvis but he has perfected those famous gyrating moves. His impeccable voice will stun you!
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.
Youth Craft Academy: Glass with Kirei Samuel
Youth Craft Academy: Glass with Kirei Samuel
Students between the ages of 13 and 16 will learn all about the art of glass fusing from how to work with cold glass to make a design to understanding the process of firing the work in a kiln to fuse it together. Guidance on the elements and principles of art and design as well as methods for making interesting and engaging surface design will be covered.
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.
3rd Annual Docs, Dinner & Drinks
3rd Annual Docs, Dinner & Drinks
For the 3rd year, you'll have the chance to see a showcase of documentary films by Loyalist College students in the Film, Television and Digital Content Creation program. Events take place at Quinte Arts Council, Theatre in the Wings, and Paulo's/Dinkels Restaurant.
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.
County Reads Authors Festival 2024
County Reads Authors Festival 2024
The County Reads Authors Festival is an annual literary festival held in Picton, Prince Edward County. The festival begins this year with the hugely popular County Reads, our version of Canada Reads, where 5 brave contestants debate the superiority of their chosen Canadian books. County Reads is followed by 2 days of author events, focusing […]
ELVIS Live! by Garry Wesley at the Aron Theatre
ELVIS Live! by Garry Wesley at the Aron Theatre
Elvis Presley was the greatest entertainer that has ever lived, and Garry Wesley has captured the passion and charisma that made Elvis the legend he is. Garry not only bears a striking resemblance to Elvis but he has perfected those famous gyrating moves. His impeccable voice will stun you!
Garry Wesley as Elvis
Garry Wesley as Elvis
If you missed Garry as Elvis two years ago, don't miss him again. He's the real deal! And, this time he's with a full band.
Hilda’s Yard at Pinnacle Playhouse
Hilda’s Yard at Pinnacle Playhouse
Canadian playwright Norm Foster thrills again with a touching and heartfelt comedy that covers themes of life, love, and social change in the span of one day with Sam and Hilda Fluck. Directed by Alexandra Bell.
County Reads Authors Festival 2024
County Reads Authors Festival 2024
The County Reads Authors Festival is an annual literary festival held in Picton, Prince Edward County. The festival begins this year with the hugely popular County Reads, our version of Canada Reads, where 5 brave contestants debate the superiority of their chosen Canadian books. County Reads is followed by 2 days of author events, focusing […]
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.
Colour Returns Art Show in Colborne
Colour Returns Art Show in Colborne
The 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.
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.
Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins (Dinner Theatre)
Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins (Dinner Theatre)
Glorious is the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst singer in the world. In 1940s New York, Foster Jenkins warbled and screeched her way through many charity recitals. This delusional and joyously happy woman paid little attention to her critics.
Birding from the Balcony to Saving Bird Lives
Birding from the Balcony to Saving Bird Lives
In this presentation, Ted Cheskey will discuss the transition from car-dependent listing to birding from the balcony. Ted is doing his part to save bird lives in his yard and in his country. He is a life-long birder and naturalist. Along his life’s trajectory, he has spent about half of his professional career as a nature educator and half in conservation work, with a focus on birds.
Hilda’s Yard at Pinnacle Playhouse
Hilda’s Yard at Pinnacle Playhouse
Canadian playwright Norm Foster thrills again with a touching and heartfelt comedy that covers themes of life, love, and social change in the span of one day with Sam and Hilda Fluck. Directed by Alexandra Bell.
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.
Hello Spring Craft & Vendor Market
Hello Spring Craft & Vendor Market
Shop with over 20 local vendors. The first 15 attendees will receive a free grab bag (1 per household). Food available for purchase on-site.
Yvonne Lammerich Exhibition at Oeno Gallery
Yvonne Lammerich Exhibition at Oeno Gallery
Oeno Gallery presents: Now and Then: An Unfolding — a survey show of Yvonne Lammerich’s work from 1972 to 2022. This solo exhibition includes paintings and works on paper that offer a fresh and imaginative perspective of our collective experience. Opening Reception on Saturday, April 6 from 2-4pm. The artist will be in attendance.
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.
Colour Returns Art Show in Colborne
Colour Returns Art Show in Colborne
The 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.
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.
La Rondine at The Regent Theatre
La Rondine at The Regent Theatre
Puccini’s bittersweet love story is here, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess.
Symphonic Adiemus
Symphonic Adiemus
A special performance of the 2017 tour de force choral masterpiece by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins. Based on an evocative and moving mix of African- and Celtic-style melodies, this 12-movement piece has captured the imagination of music lovers worldwide.
County Reads Authors Festival 2024
County Reads Authors Festival 2024
The County Reads Authors Festival is an annual literary festival held in Picton, Prince Edward County. The festival begins this year with the hugely popular County Reads, our version of Canada Reads, where 5 brave contestants debate the superiority of their chosen Canadian books. County Reads is followed by 2 days of author events, focusing […]
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.
NatureNurture: An Evening of Art for the Earth
NatureNurture: An Evening of Art for the Earth
Join us for a sumptuous spring evening of art, film and live music in honour of Earth Month. This event features The Hills are Alive art and a short film from MERKAT/Katie Hoogendam and murmuration, live music by Shannon Linton, Jakeb Daniel and Whitney O'Hearn.
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.
Hilda’s Yard at Pinnacle Playhouse
Hilda’s Yard at Pinnacle Playhouse
Canadian playwright Norm Foster thrills again with a touching and heartfelt comedy that covers themes of life, love, and social change in the span of one day with Sam and Hilda Fluck. Directed by Alexandra Bell.
Kate Weekes & James Stephens in Concert
Kate Weekes & James Stephens in Concert
For her fourth solo album, Better Days Ahead, singer, songwriter, guitarist and nascent banjo player Kate Weekes dove deep into “the liminal space created by lockdowns and cancelled plans” to unearth a stirring, picturesque collection of 10 original songs. Alongside long-time producer and multi-instrumentalist James Stephens, Weekes guides listeners on vivid sonic journeys inspired by nature but nurtured by imagination.
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!
Colour Returns Art Show in Colborne
Colour Returns Art Show in Colborne
The 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.
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!
Hilda’s Yard at Pinnacle Playhouse
Hilda’s Yard at Pinnacle Playhouse
Canadian playwright Norm Foster thrills again with a touching and heartfelt comedy that covers themes of life, love, and social change in the span of one day with Sam and Hilda Fluck. Directed by Alexandra Bell.