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Archive for July, 2010

Calm Weekend?

Posted on Friday, July 30th, 2010

The weatherman is calling for beautiful weather for this wonderful, much needed long weekend! If your not taking off to the cottage or just plain relaxing, there is still some fun going on in the area!

Tonight

At A&W on Belle Blvd tonight from 6-9 pm, don’t miss Cruisin’ for Pets! If you have a classic car, bring it out! Come support the Quinte Humane Society!

Tomorrow

Napanee is holding its 178th annual (seriously!) Napanee Fair this weekend! Check out all the details here!All the action is in the Napanee Fairgrounds on York St.

Saturday is Pleasant Bay camp’s Annual Dragon Boat Races!
It starts at 3, out in Consecon! Check out Pleasant Bay Camp’s site


Have an AWESOME weekend!!

 

Cruisin’ for Pets!

Posted on Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Tomorrow, Friday the 30th A&W and the Quinte Humane Society are teaming up with Cruisin’ for Pets! At the Belle Boulevard location of A&W from 6-9, classic car enthusiasts are being rallied out for a great cause! Even if you don’t have a classic car and just like to look, don’t miss the fun!

There will be prizes, a draw and all donations accepted – including pennies for pets.

Check it out….

Friday night, 6-9 p.m, A&W parking lot, across from Quinte Mall

And don’t forget to check out the vast selection of new friends you can take home, from rabbits to kitties to pups!

 

Always knock first!

Posted on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

I was popping in Mix97 to catch up with Sean after his holidays, and I caught him having a moment…

He really enjoys “Perfect” by Hedley, and here he is channeling Jacob Hoggard!

Here’s the real deal…

 

Sean and Todd go to Fat Camp!

Posted on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Sean and Todd are back from holidays…and it looks like it was waaay too much fun! The boys have put on quite a bit of weight! To make themselves feel better, they want to go to South Carolina and go to Hilton Head Health (Fat Camp)! Seriously! LISTEN!

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Check them out in action…

 

Best of Comic-Con 2010!

Posted on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Every year in San Diego a huge comic/video game convention is on for a week. There’s the good, bad and ugly costumes….but here are some really good ones!

 

Rockfest!! Still recovering??

Posted on Monday, July 26th, 2010

WOW! What a weekend! Rockfest 2010 was a HUGE Success!! Alannah Myles, Alice Cooper, Skynyrd, 3 Doors Down and more rocked Empire Square!

Orlena had a chance to catch up with Alannah Myles Thursday morning, the day of the show!

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Check out some pics, courtesy of Jessica Murphy and the Lovely Ladies, on the front-lines of rock!

Alannah Myles!

Alice Cooper!

Apparently Alice Cooper kills himself multiple times during the show...

My personal fave, the cyclops!

What did you think of Rockfest?? Comment below and let us know!!

 

AARON Tompkins WIPEOUT – living the dream!

Posted on Friday, July 23rd, 2010

 

Hammering for Habitat!

Posted on Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Today on the Morning Show, three ladies who want to travel to Guatemala and make a difference with Habitat for Humanity! Megan Moses, Krista Rappel and the local Habitat for Humanity Executive Director, Melanie Flynn are ready to go and build houses for those less fortunate than us.

“This is an amazing opportunity. I kept feeling like I needed to give
back in some way and Habitat for Humanity has given me that opportunity –not only by welcoming me to help out with the local affiliate, but also by empowering me to take action and join the trip to Guatemala. I think it will be a life changing experience” - Megan Moses

They will be in Guatemala October 9-24th, and in the meantime they need our help to get them there! Between now and August 10th, the girls must raise the funds needed to cover their in-country expenses and airfare. Also, all donations made to these committed women will be receipted by Habitat for Humanity. Here’s what they have planned so far:

Krista Rappel will be hosting two charity BBQ’s at TSC on Dundas Street on July 23rd and August 6th from 11am – 2pm.
Yard sale on July 31st from 8-1 at 43 Victoria Avenue.

AND

Krista will also be hosting a roast beef dinner buffet at the Dugout (Dundas St E/Haig Rd.) on Aug 8th at 6pm. The cost is $10 per person with $5 of the proceeds going towards Habitat for Humanity and the Global Village Build! On the menu will be a a delicious roast beef, veggies, mashed
potatoes and gravy and dinner rolls. Drinks are additional. Spots are
limited and need to be prepaid to guarantee your spot. Contact me if you are interested in joining us for dinner that night. CALL 613-968-5169

The Bull and Boar will be supporting Megan Moses on Thursday August 5th. $1.00 from every entrée sold will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. 613-966-1874

Individual contributions can also be made to Melanie, Krista or Megan as
well and will be receipted for any donation over $10.00

For more information about any of the events or how to get involved with Habitat for Humanity locally or internationally, please contact Melanie Flynn at 613-969-1415.

www.habitatpeh.org

 

Strike out Cancer!

Posted on Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Bring your bats and gloves and join us Aug 7th 2010 for the Strike Out Cancer Charity 3 Pitch Tournament at Bain Park in Trenton!

First game starts at 8am. Registration will be available the day of but pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

To pre-register call Chris at (613) 962-1490.

Date: August 7th

Contact: Chris, (613) 962-1490

Location: Bain Park in Trenton, Ontario

Association: Charity (Not for profit). All net proceeds being donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Fee: $150/per team

Teams: All teams must have at least three females on the field.

The event is rain or shine!

 

It’s a crazy weekend!!

Posted on Friday, July 23rd, 2010


Firstly….can we say ROCKFEST?!?!?!?!? Kicked off yesterday, and still running all weekend…hope you got your tix!!! WOOOOOHHHH!

8 AMS (8 wing Trenton) is having a Family Day on Saturday from 10-2pm.
(located at the Garden Area in front of the Officers Mess. Contact for more info is Martin.Price@forces.gc.ca SHEILA.STEWART@forces.gc.ca!

Sunday is the Sarcoma Step and Fetch for cancer awareness! Shops
throughout downtown Trenton will be set up to hand out “Fact Cards”.
participants will walk through downtown Trenton collecting fact cards from local businesses. Everyone will return to JB Printing for a BBQ and prize giveaway.
To register or for info call Tamara Searles at 613-394-3245 ext 223

Sunday is the Belleville Celebrity Baseball game at Alemite Field
(102 Pine St) in support of Camp Maple Leaf charity camp.
Camp Maple Leaf allows us to pay tribute to our fallen soldiers by supporting our military
families as well sending less fortunate children to an exciting camp
environment not otherwise available to them. For tickets call 1-877-431-0685

Saturday, Sandbanks Estate Winery is having a Spanish Fiesta!
TIME: Starts at 12:00
“Join us as we celebrate our Spanish roots. We are excited to welcome back Roger Scannura to amaze us with his Flamenco guitar skills. Come visit the winery for one of our most exciting parties of the year. Olé!”

Have a fundraiser or charity event you want posted here? EMAIL pr@mix97.com! Look forward to hearing from you!

 



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