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Ready for a book bonanza? The Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has thousands of books of every category! Categories include: Fiction (featuring many recent novels), Mystery, Biography, Politics, Music, Canadiana, Children’s, Literature, Poetry, History, Military, Art, Architecture, Health and Fitness, Self-help and DIY, and many more. Collectible hunter? We have some excellent collectibles from a variety of different categories. Whether it's a hard cover, soft cover, paperback, or collectible you're looking for, the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair has you covered!

Get first access to the incredible selection of books at the Kingston Symphony Volunteers Book Fair by purchasing an Early Entry ticket for opening night. A ticket lets you shop from 4-4:30 p.m. before the Book Fair officially starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Tickets are $25 each and only 50 tickets will be sold. Entry at 4:30 p.m. is $5 and these tickets are available at the door. Entry on all other dates of the Book Fair is free.

Visit our site for Early Entry tickets and more information. https://www.kingstonsymphony.ca/events/book-fair

Sale Dates
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Calling all Vendors to participate in a Fall Craft Sale

Saturday, Sept. 27/25 9am to 1pm at Cooke's-Portsmouth United Church

200 Norman Rogers

To reserve a table or for more info email Cheryl:cpucevents@gmail.com

Join us for our next All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Night on TUESDAY, September 16th.

Enjoy an unlimited buffet of bread, salad, pasta, bolognese & pomodoro sauces and some sweet treats. 

Bar will be open with beverages available for purchase.

Reservations are highly recommended, so plan ahead and reserve your spot now to secure a table with your pasta-loving friends and family. (Limited walk-ins also welcome.)

Doors Open: 4:30 P.M. | Food available from 4:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. | Event End: 7:00 P.M.

Location: Italo Canadian Club of Kingston, 1174 Italia Ln., Kingston, ON

PRICE: $25/Person, Tax Included

ICC Member Price: $20

Youth 6-10: $10

Kids 5 and under FREE

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

Looking for a chance to declutter your home before Xmas?  Help the homeless and heal the planet by donating your unused clothing, bedding, towels, kitchenware, toys etc. and bring them on Saturday, October 18th between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m to Mercedes- Benz Kingston. 1432 Bath Rd.  For every large green garbage bag of donations or large box you donate you will receive a ticket to win a $500 gift basket!  Visit us on Facebook:  Declutter Donation Day Kingston

Tell your friends!  

Cooke's-Portsmouth United Church 200 Norman Rogers Drive is hosting a Roast Beef and Apple Crisp Dinner

Friday, September 19th at 5 p.m. $22.00 per person, $7.00 for children 5-12

All are welcome. Ample Parking

Come to my home for my Yard Sale for Kingston Grandmother Connection: September 20, 8am to 2pm, 150 Willingdon Ave. near Union, central Kingston. Household goods, small antiques, linens, dog things, odds and ends. All proceeds to help African grandmothers and their families.

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

Looking for a chance to declutter your home before Xmas?  Help the homeless and heal the planet by donating your unused clothing, bedding, towels, kitchenware, toys etc. and bring them on Saturday, October 18th between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m to Mercedes- Benz Kingston. 1432 Bath Rd.  For every large green garbage bag of donations or large box you donate you will receive a ticket to win a $500 gift basket!  Visit us on Facebook:  Declutter Donation Day Kingston

Tell your friends!  

Join the Nonne (Italian grandmothers) for a special evening learning traditional Italian cooking techniques that will be passed down from our family to yours! 

On Thursday, September 25, our beloved Nonne will guide you through the art of making authentic ravioli and tomato sauce.

What to Expect:

• Live cooking demonstration by the Nonne
• A meal made by the Nonne, including homemade ravioli, tomato sauce, bread, salad, and dessert! 
   

Don’t miss this unique chance to learn Italian cooking techniques from the masters themselves! Whether you’re an experienced cook or just a beginner, this class will teach you skills to last a lifetime. Plus, enjoy a delicious homemade meal, great company, and our bar will be open for beverage purchases throughout the evening! 🍷 

You can also enjoy an after-hours opportunity to purchase and take home our delicious frozen food products, prepared by Couto Catering. 
 

Location: 1174, Italia Ln, Kingston

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Cost: $50 per person (tax included) 
 

Spots are limited and will fill up quickly; make sure to secure your spot soon. 

*Tickets are non-refundable. 

For questions or concerns, email Ashley at bookings@icckingston.com. 

Fall Craft Fair Sept. 27/25 9am to 1pm at Cooke's-Portsmouth United Church

200 Norman Rogers Drive. Featuring a Church Bake Table & Single Frozen Foods

Free Admission, plenty of parking.

For more info email Cheryl:cpucevents@gmail.com

Cooke's-Portsmouth United Church 200 Norman Rogers is having

a Fall Craft Fair on Saturday September 27th from 9-1.

We will be having a baked goods table and single serve dinners.

There will be several crafters selling their wares. Face painting etc.

Admission is free and there is  ample parking available. Fun for all.

Kingston Grandmother Connection: Join us Saturday, September 27 for a fabulous Outdoor Artisan Market and Used Book Sale at 617 Earl St. (Earl at Willingdon Ave.) Open 9 am-2 pm. We’ll have a stupendous array: hand-crafted sturdy African Baskets, tons of current and recently published fiction and non-fiction, children’s books, and puzzles. There will be hand-knitted toys and many bright, decorative and practical creative sewn items for personal and household use, Eco products and beautiful Sandglass Creations and cards. 

Get started early for Christmas gifts. Help us in supporting African grandmothers and their families, hard hit by the AIDS pandemic and other challenges. All proceeds go to Help Lesotho and to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

Rain date: Sunday, September 28

https://www.g2gkingston.ca/

kingstongrandmotherconnection@gmail.com

The Kidney Walk is a fundraising walk for The Kidney Foundation of Canada. This is an opportunity for the community to come together and show their support for the 1 in 10 Canadians that live with kidney disease.

Funds raised will support patient services and innovative medical research.

The Kingston Kidney Walk is on Sunday September 28th in Lake Ontario Park. Registration is at 10 am and the walk starts at 11 am.

Walkers are encouraged to register in advance at www.kidneywalk.ca

Join us for the 2025 Kingston Kidney Walk! 

 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
 Time: Walk starts at 11:00 AM
 Location: Lake Ontario Park, Kingston, ON

Every step you take helps change the lives of those living with kidney disease. Join your community for a day of hope, support, and action at the Kingston Kidney Walk—our largest fundraiser of the year!

Register, donate, or start a team now: Kidneywalk.ca

Let’s show Kingston what walking together for kidney health really means. We can’t wait to see you there!

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

Looking for a chance to declutter your home before Xmas?  Help the homeless and heal the planet by donating your unused clothing, bedding, towels, kitchenware, toys etc. and bring them on Saturday, October 18th between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m to Mercedes- Benz Kingston. 1432 Bath Rd.  For every large green garbage bag of donations or large box you donate you will receive a ticket to win a $500 gift basket!  Visit us on Facebook:  Declutter Donation Day Kingston

Tell your friends!  

The Kingston Baroque Consort is excited to present the first concert of their fifth anniversary season, “French Haute Cuisine”, on Friday 3 October, 5:15pm, at St. James Church (10 Union St, Kingston), featuring some of the most beautiful works of the French Baroque era. The program will include selections from Jean-Philippe Rameau's final opera, Les Boréades, including the heart-rending “Entrée de Polimnie”; instrumental selections from Jean-Baptiste Lully's opera Armide, widely regarded as
his masterpiece by 18th century critics; and Louis-Antoine Dornel's Suite No.1 from his Livre de Simphonies.

Tickets cost $25 (Adults), $10 (Students), and free for under 17, and are available at Novel Idea (156 Princess St) or by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca, 613-217-5099. A season subscription to all 4
concerts is $80 (Adults) or $30 (Students). 

Visit kingstonbaroqueconsort.ca for details.

As part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the Project Management Institute – Ottawa Valley Chapter (PMI OVOC), we are proud to host the inaugural Project Management Symposium in Kingston, Ontario in partnership with the Kingston Branch. This milestone event recognizes four decades of leadership, innovation, and resilience – while embracing the vibrant and uniquely collaborative project management ecosystem that defines Kingston today.

“The Stories Told, The Futures Built” invites project professionals, thought leaders, industry partners, and public sector changemakers to reflect on the journeys that have shaped us, and the strategic foresight required to navigate what lies ahead.

This symposium explores how storytelling, lived experience, and data converge to inform agile leadership, inclusive planning, and bold execution. From addressing uncertainty to advancing industry collaboration, this gathering challenges us to turn insight into action and projects into policy, partnerships, and progress.

Together, we’ll honour the past with clarity, tackle today’s complex problems with confidence, and build futures that are resilient, connected, and impactful.

Join us this October in Kingston as we celebrate 40 years of delivering value through projects, honouring the legacy of leadership, and building a roadmap for the next generation of project managers.

Join us for our next All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Night on TUESDAY, October 7th. 

Enjoy an unlimited buffet of bread, salad, pasta, bolognese & pomodoro sauces and some sweet treats. 

Bar will be open with beverages available for purchase. 

Reservations are highly recommended, so plan ahead and reserve your spot now to secure a table with your pasta-loving friends and family. (Limited walk-ins also welcome.)

Doors Open: 4:30 P.M. | Food available from 4:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. | Event End: 7:00 P.M.

Location: Italo Canadian Club of Kingston, 1174 Italia Ln., Kingston, ON

PRICE: $25/Person, Tax Included

ICC Member Price: $20

Youth  6-10: $10

 Kids 5 and under FREE

*No takeout allowed.* Tickets are non-refundable.

Step aboard history! 
The Great Lakes Museum’s S.S. Keewatin — the world’s only remaining Edwardian-era passenger steamliner — officially launched its second season of tours on May 11, 2025. Built in 1907, this magnificent vessel attracted over 23,000 visitors in 2024 and continues to captivate guests with its elegance, legacy, and maritime stories.

Three guided tours are available:

• 75-minute Premium Experience: Access to all available passenger and crew areas
• 45-minute Essentials Experience: Main passenger areas - perfect for families
• 30-minute Engine Room Experience: Explore the boiler room and original steam engines

All tours include personal headsets.

You can book tickets in advance at greatlakesmuseum.ca/buy-tickets. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Important Information About Accessibility
The S.S. Keewatin is not an accessible ship. Gangways, multiple steep stairways, and narrow passages prohibit the use of mobility devices and strollers. Passengers must be physically fit enough to stand for the length of the tour and navigate tight quarters, stairways, and uneven surfaces. The Museum galleries are fully accessible, and the washrooms are partially accessible. Registered dog guides and service animals are welcome.

Looking for a chance to declutter your home before Xmas?  Help the homeless and heal the planet by donating your unused clothing, bedding, towels, kitchenware, toys etc. and bring them on Saturday, October 18th between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m to Mercedes- Benz Kingston. 1432 Bath Rd.  For every large green garbage bag of donations or large box you donate you will receive a ticket to win a $500 gift basket!  Visit us on Facebook:  Declutter Donation Day Kingston

Tell your friends!