Events for July

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

The Belleville & District Olde Tyme Fiddlers Assoc. swing your partner round & square dancing is Sun July 26th @ 1p in the Belleville Fish & Game Club on Elmwood Dr.

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

The Tweed Lions present Music in the Park in Tweed Memorial Park from 2p to 4p Sun July 19th featuring Picket Fences.

The Belleville Lions 2009 Concerts on the Bay is at the Zwick's Island Bandshell Sun July 19th from 6:30p to 8:30p with Everything Fitz

Beef and Pork Supper & Bazaar, Sun, July 19th @ Sacred Heart Parish in Marmora from 3p to 7p. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, under 6 free. Takeouts available from 3p til 6:30p. Air conditioned hall. Barbecue by Doug & Helen Turpin.

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

The 10th Annual Canadian Federation of University Women Quinte Garden Tour and Tea is Sat July 18th. Come and enjoy the variety of garden styles and plant materials on this self-guided tour. Musicians from the Quinte Symphony will be playing in select gardens as well as the Jazz duo "After Dark". Tickets are $20 and all proceeds go to university and college scholarships for local students. The admission price includes a Victorian Tea to be served at St. Thomas Anglican Church. Master Gardeners will be at the tea to answer your gardening questions. Please contact 613-962-6323 for further info.

The Battle of The Bands is Sat July 18th @ the Prince Edward Community Centre, showcasing local. Admission is $15 a person with tickets available at DeRoche Sports, Picton Gazette, Books & Co, or by calling 476-2148 ex 424

The Red Barns at 167 White Chapel Rd. Picton is hosting "Pioneer Days" from 11a until 4p Sat July 18th & Sun July 19th. Admission is a donation to Prince Edward MS Society. Features include artists demonstrations in glass, stone, wood, painting, clay, iron and fibre, and hands on fun for kids. You can pack a picnic or purchase refreshments if you choose. Come out and support your friends and neighbours who are living with the challenges of MS.

Friday, July 17th, 2009

The Wellington Elks Steak Barbecue Dinner is Fri July 17th in the Allisonville Hall with servings from 5p until 7p. Everyone is welcome. $12 a person

The 3RD Annual Tri-Charity Golf tournament is Fri July 17th @ Timber Ridge in Brightion. Each golfer receives 9 holes of golf, one power cart per couple, full 10-ounce steak dinner & prizes. The 3 charities are Quintra, Quinte Access & C.O.E.D. For more info call or visit Quinte Access @ 97 Front St. in Trenton, 392-9664

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

JUSTUS! Performing Thurs July 16th at Maranatha Church in Belleville. Tickets $10 single. $25 for family of 4. After 30 years of presenting an annual Live on Stage show in Mississauga, JUSTUS founder Gary Clipperton is taking this vibrant choral group on the road. Their first stop in 2009 is Belleville supporting the Alzheimer Society. To learn more about JUSTUS, their history and travels, and listen to some audio clips, visit http://www.alzking.com/BHQfundraising.html

The Hastings County Cattlemen's Association Annual Twilight Potluck Supper is Thur July 16th @ Tony and Brenda Sine's, Ponderosa Farms, 72 Sine Road, R.R. #2, Frankford @ 6p. Please confirm your attendance by calling (613)477-1071 or (613)969-3441. Meat will be supplied; please bring your own lawn chairs

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Trenton Non Profit Housing presents "Fun in the Sun" Wed July 15th from 11a until 2p @ 29 Adrian Court, just off Sidney St. in the back field. (rain day July 16th)

The Belleville Lions 2009 Concerts on the Bay is at the Zwick's Island Bandshell Wed July 15th from 6:30p to 8:30p with Ken Stapley & Peter Solme.

The Lions Melodies at the Mill, Old Mill Park in Campbellford is Wed July 15th from 7p till 8:30p with Jana Reid & Kilbank Creek.

The Quinte branch of the Canadian Red Cross is offering a Standard First Aid and CPR course with AED training Wed July 15th & Thurs July 16th from 9am - 5pm. Call 966-0730 to register.

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

The Shrine circus is coming to town on Tue July 14th

Hospice Lennox & Addington is hosting a jewellery class on Tue July 14th from 6:30p to 8:30pm. Students will learn to make toe rings, ankle bracelets and earrings. The technique of crimping will be taught. All materials and tools will be provided. The cost is $35 per person and the class will be held at 91B Dundas Street, Napanee. Space is limited so be sure to register early. Call Peggy or Cindy at 613-354-0833

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Suspicious-looking "pirates" have been sighted near Friendship United Church in Demorestville, Prince Edward County. These pirates are the good-hearted sort! They've made port at the church in preparation for The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything-A Veggie-Tales Vacation Bible School scheduled for Mon July 13th to Fri July 17th. Kids from age 3 to 12 are invited for a fun-filled week of Bible adventure with stories, songs, crafts and games. VBS will be held from 9am to 3pm and childcare is available before and after hours for working parents (arrangements to be made ahead of time). Pre-register by calling Rev. Robin Sherman at 613-476-2020. All kids are invited to this fun-filled week of exploring what it means to be a true hero. www.friendshipunitedchurch.org

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

The Belleville Lions 2009 Concerts on the Bay is at the Zwick’s Island Bandshell Sun July 12th from 6:30p to 8:30p with The Commodores Orchestra

Belleville doll show, teddy bears and miniatures is Sun July 12th from 10am to 4pm @ the Greek Hall, Harder Drive in Belleville with proceeds going to Autistic children. Admission is $6 (children under 12 free with adults). Evaluation & repairs, supplies & clothing & door prizes. For more info call Bev for more details at 966-8095.

The Tweed Lions present Music in the Park in Tweed Memorial Park from 2p to 4p Sun July 12th featuring Ken Kovach & Heartland.

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

The 2nd Annual Warkworth Family Feud Baseball Tournament is Sat July 11th starting @ 8a @ the Warkworth Ball Field. Entry is $150/team. Proceeds to support local fundraising campaigns. All players must be related. To register call 705-924-3943

Romeo and Juliet Country Theme Dance Sat July 11th in the Belleville Legion. Throw on your jeans and cowboy hats. You’re invited to a Country night singles dance. Play the Nut and Bolt Icebreaker to Win! All music types later in the evening. Top Floor Belleville Legion 9pm-1am. Age of Majority Event.

Live boxing is at the Trenton Community Gardens Sat July 11th at 7p. 10 action packed bouts with special guest & 1983 World Champion and 1984 Olympic silver medalist Shawn O' Sullivan. All money raised going to Special Olympics of Ontario. Tickets at the door.

The Women's Softball Team, The Cougars, is holding a fundraiser bake sale Sat July 11th & Sun July 12th at the Centennial Ball Park in Belleville featuring cookies, cakes, pies, tarts & brownies reasonable prices and even a 50/50 draw. Tournament details as well if your interested in putting a team in are $275 per team, Slo Pitch, men's mixed and ladies call Tara @ 613-779-6986

Ride For Faith is Sat July 11th from Trenton Christian School. The Motorcycle ride then goes thru Prince Edward County to raise funds to help send a Zambian orphan to school

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 228 Stirling BBQ is Sat July 11th beginning at 6p. They will supply the BBQ, baked potato and roll, you bring the steak and they`ll cook it for you. The cost is free, just come on out and enjoy the evening.

The Quinte branch of the Canadian Red Cross is offering a Standard First Aid and CPR course with AED training Sat July 11th & Sun July 12th from 9am - 5pm. Call 966-0730 to register.

Friday, July 10th, 2009

The Belleville Waterfront & Ethnic Festival is Fri July 10th, Sat July 11th and Sun July 12th. For more info call the Belleville & District Chamber of Commerce @ 613-962-4597.

The 1st Frankford Island Blues Festival is Fri July 10th, Sat July 11th and Sun July 12th www.loyalblues.ca

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

The Ladies Charity Golf Classic is Thurs July 9th with shotgun start at 11a @ Oak Hills Golf Club for Volunteer & Information Quinte. The entry fee is $125 and includes golf, power cart, dinner and much more. For more info call VIQ @ 969-8862 or visit www.viqladiesgolftournament.ca Mix 97’s Ingrid Moore is the Honorary Chair.

The Quinte branch of the Canadian Red Cross is offering a Emergency First aid and CPR with AED training Thurs July 9th, 9am - 5pm. Please call 966-0730 to register.

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

The Belleville Lions 2009 Concerts on the Bay is at the Zwick’s Island Bandshell Wed July 8th from 6:30p to 8:30p with Jeanette Arsenault & Trinity

The Lions Melodies at the Mill, Old Mill Park in Campbellford is Wed July 8th from 7p till 8:30p with Breakdown.

The Festival Players of Prince Edward County present “Ship of Fire”, inspired by actual events that took place off the shores of Prince Edward County, is a musical about a tragic moment in our marine history. You can see it in its full glory, fully staged with a cast of professional actors including Natasha Pasternak and Michael O’Hara. The show runs Wed July 8th until Sat July 25th at Mt. Tabor Playhouse in Milford.

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Mike Weir bring a kid golfing week is July 6th to 12th. If an adult pays to golf or mini putt at Bayview Golfing Centre then one child gets to play for free during the week

The Quinte branch of the Canadian Red Cross is offering the Babysitter's Course for youth aged 11-15 Mon July 6th from 9am - 4pm. Call 966-0730 to register.

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

The Tweed Lions present Music in the Park in Tweed Memorial Park from 2p to 4p Sun July 5th featuring The Land O’ Lake Cruisers.

The Belleville Lions 2009 Concerts on the Bay is at the Zwick’s Island Bandshell Sun July 5th from 6:30p to 8:30p with The 8 Wing Concert Band

A family evening with the Celebrant Singers is Sun July 5th at St. Peter's Church in Trenton starting at 7pm. Free admission.

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

8 Wing-CFB Trenton’s Armed Forces Weekend & Air Display is Sat July 4th and Sun July 5th. On Sat there’s a parade and flypast of current and vintage military aircraft. On Sun there’s an open house with ground displays from all Canadian Forces Branches and the aerial display including all aircraft flown at CFB Trenton plus the CF-18 Hornet jet fighter demonstration, SkyHawks parachutists, the Snowbirds will perform, the F-86 Sabre jet known as Hawk One, painted with historic Golden hawks colours, a search-&-rescue demonstration with a CH-146 Griffon helicopter and a tactical air drop from a Hercules. For more info log on to www.cfbtrenton.com

Artists In Motion (AIM) is holding the Grand Opening of their retail store Sat July 4th from 9:30a until5p. The store located at 29 Forsyth Street, Marmora, showcases the work of local artists including visual arts, fine crafts, literature, music and more. Opening day events will include 'meet the artist', crafting demonstrations and a draw for door prizes. Live entertainment begins at noon with the official ribbon cutting ceremony is at 1p. For more info call Artists In Motion at 613-472-1ART (1278).

The Prince Edward 4H Association is having a gigantic Yard Sale this Sat July 4th at the Demorestville Town Hall in downtown Demorestville from 7a until 1p. Treasures galore. Something for everyone. Proceeds to go towards the purchase of a new Milk Shake Booth. Come out and support the local 4H Association!

Carman United Church 9th Annual Family Fair Day, Sat July 4th, 9a until 2p. Adults $5.00, Children 10 & under $2 Tractor Pull @ 10a. Children's Pedal Tractor Pull 12noon. For info call (613) 475-4191

A Bus trip to Wolfe Island to view the Wind Turbine Projects, on Sat July 4th, leaving from 3 MacSteven Drive off Johnson in Picton, at 9a. Tickets $10 a person. Please pay at the bus, but you must reserve by June 30th by calling James Hartford or Lynn Stein @ 471-0609 or 471-0600 or email james@hartfordandstein.com The Milford Bistro is providing a light snack!

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

The 3rd Annual Hollyrood Country Jamboree for Camp Trillium is Fri July 3rd, Sat July 4th & Sun July 5th @ 901 Harmony Rd, Belleville featuring Tommy Hughes & the Kentucky Blurbyrds, Steve Piticco & South Mountain, Madison Kozak, Kiley-Joe Masson, George Fox and many more entertainers. There’s the Timber Sport Chain Saw & Axe competition Sat & the Antique Car Show Sun. For ticket locations and more info visit www.hollyroodcountryjamboree.com or call 967-9551.

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Circle of friends meet the first Thurs of each month. The next meeting is Thurs July 2nd @ 7p at the Parkdale Rec. Center. For more info see the website www.circleoffriends.info or call 613-966-4721

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
» Canada Day

Canada Day activities in Belleville take place in Zwick’s park sponsored by the “Buy Locally Owned” group with fireworks @ dusk.

Canada Day in Trenton is in Centennial Park with fireworks @ dusk. Trenton Idol is taking place Wed July 1st at the Amphitheatre in Centennial Park from 12noon until 5p. Sponsored by the Trenton DBIA and Riverside Music.

The Prince Edward Community Care office will be closed Wed July 1st for Canada Day. Meals on Wheels will be delivered as usual

Madoc’s Canada Day activities are in Whytock Park in Madoc Wed July 1st with Horse & Buggy Rides all day from 10a to 6p lots of games including the Dunk Tank, Joust, Obstacle Course, Rock Climbing, duck pond, bouncy castle, golf striker, face painting, lawn bowling and more. There’s entertainment all day, at 11a Felix Taylor (Jamaican Drums), at noon Karaoke with Sherri Thurston, at 1p Jamie Lawrence (acoustic music), @ 2:30p Aftermath (C.H.S.S) students. The Pig Roast is @ 4p, the cost is $6 a person. From 5:30p until 7p entertainment with REMEDY & SOUTHERN FRIED a Tribute to Lynyrd Skynrd. The Cake Cutting Ceremony is @ 7p with MP Daryl Kramp & MPP Leona Dombrowsky. The fireworks are @ 10p. For more info call Kelly Cronkright @ 613 473 0802

Marmora’s Canada Day fireworks display is at dusk from the top of slag hill closest to the village, behind Sacred heart School.

QUINTE ACCESS Brighton Wed July 1st @ Noon Canada Day Bus Tour; departs from the entrance to Proctor Park. 2pm Canada Day Walking Tour: Mill Walk, meet at the Cobblers shop, adjacent to Proctor House

My Theatre proudly presents "Three to Get Married". This play is a comedy about a 1830's minister who turns his manse into an inn with the hopes of marrying off his 3 daughters. The final run of the play is Wed July 1st @ 2p in the Trent Port Historical Building, 55 King St.,Trenton. For tickets and more info call 394-4618 or visit www.my-theatre.ca

The Lions Melodies at the Mill, Old Mill Park in Campbellford is Wed July 1st from 7p till 8:30p with Elvis Anytime.

Free Kids Carnival & Concert on Canada Day July 1st from 12noon to 6p in Pictions Delhi Park. Free for kids 12 & under, free candyfloss, popcorn, hotdogs, pop, prizes, Inflatable Maze (only one in Canada), 135ft Obstacle Course (longest in North America), Inflatable slide, jumpy castles, dunk tank, carnival games, music, and more!