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Quinte West Seedling Giveaway
Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens 8 Couch Crescent, Quinte WestKids’ Creation Club 1 – Mixed Media Art with Angela Jane Lavender
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, PictonKids’ Creation Club 2 – Mixed Media Art with Angela Jane Lavender
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, PictonOpening Reception for Spirit of the Hills 2024
John M. Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle Street, BellevilleFrontenac Women’s Chorus Presents Life & Love
Trinity United Church, Verona 6689 Road 38, VeronaWeek of Events
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.
Carl Wiens: Works on Paper
Carl Wiens: Works on Paper
Carl Wiens is a Belleville-based illustrator who has enjoyed a successful career spanning more than 30 year, producing conceptual illustration for books, magazines and so much more! His work includes a playful mix of motion, random objects and inspiration. For the month of May, enjoy a collection of prints, collages, and paintings on paper at the QAC gallery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Migration and Infectious Diseases
Migration and Infectious Diseases
Migration is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unusual. Since the day life appeared on this planet, it’s been on the move. Plants, animals, and ultimately people followed needed resources as climate, geography and man-made borders evolved — a pattern that continues to this day. In this presentation, Dr. David Fisman examines what borders can and can't control.
The Savannah Sipping Society
The Savannah Sipping Society
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years.
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.
Carl Wiens: Works on Paper
Carl Wiens: Works on Paper
Carl Wiens is a Belleville-based illustrator who has enjoyed a successful career spanning more than 30 year, producing conceptual illustration for books, magazines and so much more! His work includes a playful mix of motion, random objects and inspiration. For the month of May, enjoy a collection of prints, collages, and paintings on paper at the QAC gallery.
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.
The Savannah Sipping Society
The Savannah Sipping Society
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years.
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.
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.
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!
Seedling Giveaway in Belleville
Seedling Giveaway in Belleville
The Community Trees seedling giveaway is back in Belleville on May 4th! Take home up to five free bare-root seedlings. The event starts at 9 am and continues while quantities last. Supplies are expected to go quickly, so be sure to get there early!
Quinte West Seedling Giveaway
Quinte West Seedling Giveaway
The City of Quinte West's free seedling giveaway in partnership with Quinte Conservation takes place at Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens in Trenton. Come early for best selection, and bring a bucket or container to safely transport your seedling home.
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.
Lake Scugog Studio Tour 2024
Lake Scugog Studio Tour 2024
You are invited to come celebrate local art with the 25th Anniversary Lake Scugog Studio Tour. In this free tour, you’ll explore 12 unique sites around Port Perry, showcasing the works of local artists-from pottery, sculpture and paintings, to clothing and jewelry!
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.
Opening Reception for Spirit of the Hills 2024
Opening Reception for Spirit of the Hills 2024
Parrott Gallery presents the Opening Reception for Spirit of the Hills 2024 juried art show and sale. Join us in Galleries 1 & 2 to see artwork of different mediums on display from the members of the Northumberland County Art Association. Winners will be announced at this event.
Frontenac Women’s Chorus Presents Life & Love
Frontenac Women’s Chorus Presents Life & Love
Come celebrate Life & Love with the Frontenac Women's Chorus (FWC) during their spring concert. Admission is by free will donation, plus an item for the food bank. Highlights of the evening include a special guest, Anne Palmer (flautist) and a world premiere composition by the FWC's director, Stella ter Hart. You won't want to miss this highly entertaining and fun musical evening!
The Savannah Sipping Society
The Savannah Sipping Society
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years.
We Walk the Line at SFT
We Walk the Line at SFT
This 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 1950's at Sun Records to 2003 with the American Recordings label and includes Johnny's biggest hits.
Al Lerman at Old Church Theatre
Al Lerman at Old Church Theatre
Al Lerman is a veteran bluesman with a highly personal style. With a great knowledge of the blues tradition on both harmonica and guitar, he brings that sensibility to songs that are written about his own contemporary life and times. His soulful delivery, coupled with wry and thoughtful songwriting, make him an engaging and hypnotic solo performer. He is considered among the top harmonica players in the country, and has been heard on countless recordings and live sessions.
Lake Scugog Studio Tour 2024
Lake Scugog Studio Tour 2024
You are invited to come celebrate local art with the 25th Anniversary Lake Scugog Studio Tour. In this free tour, you’ll explore 12 unique sites around Port Perry, showcasing the works of local artists-from pottery, sculpture and paintings, to clothing and jewelry!
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.
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.
Cyanotypes with Sara Keller
Cyanotypes with Sara Keller
Learn the basics of how to make a cyanotype print by mixing chemistry, coating paper, and developing the print using the sun. Sara will cover how to print using fresh and pressed plants as well as printing with three-dimensional objects (string, stones, glass jars, etc.). Sliding scale pricing available.
The Savannah Sipping Society
The Savannah Sipping Society
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years.