Community Messages

The Queen's Emotions and Risky Behaviour in Youth (QuERBY) Lab is currently recruiting adolescents aged 13-19 for a study that seeks to better understand suicide risk in this age group. This study has been approved by the university's ethics board (TRAQ # 6038354).

To be eligible for this study, you must:

1. Be 13 to 19 years old
2. Had recent suicidal thoughts
3. Be able to read and write fluently in English
4. Have access to a laptop or computer with access to WiFi and Zoom
5. Have access to a Smartphone with a reliable data plan or access to WiFi
6. Have 20/20 or corrected vision
7. Have a parent/guardian who is willing to provide informed consent and be an emergency contact (for those below 15 years old)
8. Provide an emergency contact (for those 15 years old and above)

Participants will receive an Amazon e-gift card or SONA credits to thank them for their time and contribution to our study. 

Please contact us at querby@queensu.ca to express interest or for more information.

Spring Reverb presents Ash Molloy live at the Musiikki on May 30th, with support from Julia Finnegan + Clara Smallman!

Spring Reverb presents Terra Lightfoot live at Broom Factory on Friday, May 30th with support from Thunder Queens!

Spring Reverb presents Lowest of the Low live at The Mansion on May 30th, with support from Oakridge Ave.!

Spring Reverb presents Carlo live at The Toucan on Friday, May 30th with support from Good Co.!

Call for crafters and local fresh produce vendors.

Cooke's-Portsmouth United Church in Calvin Park is hosting a Craft Fair and

Market on September 27th from 9am to 1pm. To reserve a spot ($40), please email

cpucevents@gmail.com. Free parking and free admission for your customers.   

Inside Yard Sale

9 am to 1 pm

Table rentals call Karen 613-766-2734 or Anne 613-544-1141   $10.00 each  

Spring Reverb presents Menno Versteeg [of Hollerado] live at BSE Skate Shop on Saturday, May 31st, with support from Anthea Feaver!

Spring Reverb presents Snotty Nose Rez Kids live at Broom Factory on Sunday, June 1st, with support from KaKow!

You are cordially invited to CLAP your hands and SING along at St. Mark’s Spring Coffee House on SATURDAY, 31 May 2025 at 2:00PM.  The parish hall is located at 268 Main Street in Barriefield (East Kingston, K7K 6W4 - off Highway #15 and near CFB Kingston). 

In addition to the local musical group “Barry Yuen and His Trio”, Tom Macintosh will play all-time favourites.  Bring along your family and friends!!  Admission: Free-will donation.  All donations go to the church’s Tower Restoration Fund.

Spring Reverb presents Mars Aspen live at Something Else Records on Saturday, May 31st, with support from Evan Jackson!

Storrington Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner being held on May 31st from 5p-7p at Storrington Lions Hall. Reserve by calling Marie at 613-449-4744. $15 pp and receive Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert.

Spring Reverb presents Casper Skulls live at Musiikki on Saturday, May 31st, with support from Piner!

Spring Reverb presents CJ Wiley's Big Gay Night live at Broom Factory on Saturday, May 31st, featuring support from Mint Simon, Spurs' Queer Line Dancing, Film screenings, and more!

Spring Reverb + Pop Montreal co-present the Pop Montreal Showcase live at The Mansion on Saturday, May 31st, featuring sets from Bodywash, Sunforger, + Fleeting Colours!
 

Spring Reverb presents Chinese Medicine live at The Toucan on Saturday, May 31st, with support from Brickie + The Meringues!
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The Queen's Emotions and Risky Behaviour in Youth (QuERBY) Lab is currently recruiting adolescents aged 13-19 for a study that seeks to better understand suicide risk in this age group. This study has been approved by the university's ethics board (TRAQ # 6038354).

To be eligible for this study, you must:

1. Be 13 to 19 years old
2. Had recent suicidal thoughts
3. Be able to read and write fluently in English
4. Have access to a laptop or computer with access to WiFi and Zoom
5. Have access to a Smartphone with a reliable data plan or access to WiFi
6. Have 20/20 or corrected vision
7. Have a parent/guardian who is willing to provide informed consent and be an emergency contact (for those below 15 years old)
8. Provide an emergency contact (for those 15 years old and above)

Participants will receive an Amazon e-gift card or SONA credits to thank them for their time and contribution to our study. 

Please contact us at querby@queensu.ca to express interest or for more information.

🎉 Join Us for a Weekend of Culture, Comedy & Community! 🇵🇹🌍🎶

📅 Friday, June 6 – Laugh & Dance the Night Away!

Start the weekend with a Comedy Show featuring The Portuguese Kids  😂 & Mike Rita 🎤—a night full of laughs you won’t forget!

Then stick around for our 80s/90s Dance Party 🕺💃—dance to your favorite throwback hits! 🎶

📅 Saturday, June 7 – Multicultural Celebration

From 12 PM to 7 PM, enjoy a full day of culture, flavor, and fun—hosted by Ben Fate (@comedyportuguese) 🎤!

🎭 Live Entertainment every 30 minutes, featuring:

Rancho Folclorico de Chatham 

Picko Dance Group 💃

Maky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble 🇺🇦

Los Encantos Kingston Latin Dance Team 💃

Kingston Irish Dancers 🍀

Bhangra Folk Dance 🇮🇳

Rob Roy Band & Highland Dancers 🎶

Chinese Folk Dancers 🇨🇳

...and the Kingston Portuguese Folklore Dancers 🇵🇹!

PLUS:

🍴 Portuguese food, treats & drinks for sale

🛍️ Local vendors to explore

🎠 Outdoor Kid Zone with a bouncy castle 🏰, balloonist 🎈, face painting 🎨, and the Kona Ice Truck 🍧

📅 Sunday, June 8 – Takeout Sunday

Pre-order your Portuguese-style chicken takeout 🍗 and don’t forget to grab your official Kingston Portuguese Folklore Dancers T-shirts 👕!

🔒 BIG SECRET COMING SOON!

We’ve got a major surprise to reveal—follow us on Instagram & Facebook @grupo.folclorico.de.kingston to be the first to find out! 📲

🎟️ Get your tickets and preorders online at:

www.ticketscene.ca/events/1421/

Or purchase directly from:

📞 Martine Boudreau: 613-453-7000

📞 Tony Godinho: 613-929-9907

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#KingstonEvents #MulticulturalFestival #ThePortugueseKids #MikeRita #BenFate #ComedyPortuguese #DanceParty #PortugueseFood #CulturalCelebration #KidZoneFun #GrupoFolcloricoKingston #SupportLocal #FamilyFun #KonaIce #FacePainting #LivePerformances #KingstonWeekendVibes

Sentinels Canada is a local registered not for profit motorcycle organization that advocate for children who have been abused or bullied.  On Saturday June 7, 2025 Sentinels Canada are hosting our annual fundraiser the "FREEDOM FROM FEAR" motorcycle ride help us promote awareness and raise funds to help support our programs.  This event will be at the Royal Canadian Legion 560 Branch located at 734 Montreal Street from 9am until 2pm.   At our event we will be having a BBQ, there will be door prizes and a poker hand prize that all registered participants can have a chance to win.  And we will be holding a silent auction with some great prizes. Whether you ride or not you can come out and support our event.   Interested in becoming a member or volunteer please reach out to us at info@sentinelscanada.com or 343-364-1635.

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We are having our First Yard sale.

House hold, books, electronics, Xmas decorations, clothing etc.

Everything $2.00 each.

🎉 Join Us for a Weekend of Culture, Comedy & Community! 🇵🇹🌍🎶

📅 Friday, June 6 – Laugh & Dance the Night Away!

Start the weekend with a Comedy Show featuring The Portuguese Kids  😂 & Mike Rita 🎤—a night full of laughs you won’t forget!

Then stick around for our 80s/90s Dance Party 🕺💃—dance to your favorite throwback hits! 🎶

📅 Saturday, June 7 – Multicultural Celebration

From 12 PM to 7 PM, enjoy a full day of culture, flavor, and fun—hosted by Ben Fate (@comedyportuguese) 🎤!

🎭 Live Entertainment every 30 minutes, featuring:

Rancho Folclorico de Chatham 

Picko Dance Group 💃

Maky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble 🇺🇦

Los Encantos Kingston Latin Dance Team 💃

Kingston Irish Dancers 🍀

Bhangra Folk Dance 🇮🇳

Rob Roy Band & Highland Dancers 🎶

Chinese Folk Dancers 🇨🇳

...and the Kingston Portuguese Folklore Dancers 🇵🇹!

PLUS:

🍴 Portuguese food, treats & drinks for sale

🛍️ Local vendors to explore

🎠 Outdoor Kid Zone with a bouncy castle 🏰, balloonist 🎈, face painting 🎨, and the Kona Ice Truck 🍧

📅 Sunday, June 8 – Takeout Sunday

Pre-order your Portuguese-style chicken takeout 🍗 and don’t forget to grab your official Kingston Portuguese Folklore Dancers T-shirts 👕!

🔒 BIG SECRET COMING SOON!

We’ve got a major surprise to reveal—follow us on Instagram & Facebook @grupo.folclorico.de.kingston to be the first to find out! 📲

🎟️ Get your tickets and preorders online at:

www.ticketscene.ca/events/1421/

Or purchase directly from:

📞 Martine Boudreau: 613-453-7000

📞 Tony Godinho: 613-929-9907

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#KingstonEvents #MulticulturalFestival #ThePortugueseKids #MikeRita #BenFate #ComedyPortuguese #DanceParty #PortugueseFood #CulturalCelebration #KidZoneFun #GrupoFolcloricoKingston #SupportLocal #FamilyFun #KonaIce #FacePainting #LivePerformances #KingstonWeekendVibes

St. Mark’s Church (268 Main Street, Barriefield/Kingston East, K7K 6W4) cordially invites you to “Afternoon Tea on the Hill” in its parish hall on Saturday, 7th June 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00PM.

Bring your friends and neighbours for delicious tea, dainty sandwiches, homemade scones with cream and jam! You are encouraged to wear your most decorated or fancy Spring hat!!   Cost: $25.00 per person.

Please purchase your tickets now/ahead of time, by email: officestmarksbarriefield@kingston.net OR by phone: 613-546-3386.

Hope to see you there!!

The Queen's Emotions and Risky Behaviour in Youth (QuERBY) Lab is currently recruiting adolescents aged 13-19 for a study that seeks to better understand suicide risk in this age group. This study has been approved by the university's ethics board (TRAQ # 6038354).

To be eligible for this study, you must:

1. Be 13 to 19 years old
2. Had recent suicidal thoughts
3. Be able to read and write fluently in English
4. Have access to a laptop or computer with access to WiFi and Zoom
5. Have access to a Smartphone with a reliable data plan or access to WiFi
6. Have 20/20 or corrected vision
7. Have a parent/guardian who is willing to provide informed consent and be an emergency contact (for those below 15 years old)
8. Provide an emergency contact (for those 15 years old and above)

Participants will receive an Amazon e-gift card or SONA credits to thank them for their time and contribution to our study. 

Please contact us at querby@queensu.ca to express interest or for more information.

The Lviv, Ukraine Folklore Festival is celebrating its 56th anniversary this year (June 14 and 15), making it one of Canada’s longest running Ukrainian festivals.

Experience the generosity and hospitality of the Ukrainian people.
Enjoy Ukrainian food while being entertained by Maky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and guests and see our museum quality displays of Ukrainian art works.

Location:  Regiopolis Notre Dame High School,  130 Russell Street

Admission: $5

Sponsor:  Ukrainian Canadian Club of Kingston

Information: 613-549-5060

The Lviv, Ukraine Folklore Festival is celebrating its 56th anniversary this year (June 14 and 15), making it one of Canada’s longest running Ukrainian festivals.

Experience the generosity and hospitality of the Ukrainian people.
Enjoy Ukrainian food while being entertained by Maky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and guests and see our museum quality displays of Ukrainian art works.

Location:  Regiopolis Notre Dame High School,  130 Russell Street

Admission: $5

Sponsor:  Ukrainian Canadian Club of Kingston

Information: 613-549-5060

The Queen's Emotions and Risky Behaviour in Youth (QuERBY) Lab is currently recruiting adolescents aged 13-19 for a study that seeks to better understand suicide risk in this age group. This study has been approved by the university's ethics board (TRAQ # 6038354).

To be eligible for this study, you must:

1. Be 13 to 19 years old
2. Had recent suicidal thoughts
3. Be able to read and write fluently in English
4. Have access to a laptop or computer with access to WiFi and Zoom
5. Have access to a Smartphone with a reliable data plan or access to WiFi
6. Have 20/20 or corrected vision
7. Have a parent/guardian who is willing to provide informed consent and be an emergency contact (for those below 15 years old)
8. Provide an emergency contact (for those 15 years old and above)

Participants will receive an Amazon e-gift card or SONA credits to thank them for their time and contribution to our study. 

Please contact us at querby@queensu.ca to express interest or for more information.

Ladies' Blind Draw Doubles Tournament June 21st Register at 9 am play at 10 am Proceeds to Branch 560 Ladies' Auxiliary  Prizes and Raffles  Enjoy a fun day 

The Queen's Emotions and Risky Behaviour in Youth (QuERBY) Lab is currently recruiting adolescents aged 13-19 for a study that seeks to better understand suicide risk in this age group. This study has been approved by the university's ethics board (TRAQ # 6038354).

To be eligible for this study, you must:

1. Be 13 to 19 years old
2. Had recent suicidal thoughts
3. Be able to read and write fluently in English
4. Have access to a laptop or computer with access to WiFi and Zoom
5. Have access to a Smartphone with a reliable data plan or access to WiFi
6. Have 20/20 or corrected vision
7. Have a parent/guardian who is willing to provide informed consent and be an emergency contact (for those below 15 years old)
8. Provide an emergency contact (for those 15 years old and above)

Participants will receive an Amazon e-gift card or SONA credits to thank them for their time and contribution to our study. 

Please contact us at querby@queensu.ca to express interest or for more information.

Celebrate summer in the 1000 Islands with fantastic food, great entertainment, and lots of family fun, The smallest community to host Ribfest in Canada welcomes over 19,000 visitors every year. The Rotary & Lions Clubs of Gananoque give 100 percent of proceeds back to the community. They support charities, families and students and lead projects that positively change Gananoque and the 1000 Islands area. 1000 Islands Family Ribfest is a safe and clean event that everyone can enjoy!

Celebrate summer in the 1000 Islands with fantastic food, great entertainment, and lots of family fun, The smallest community to host Ribfest in Canada welcomes over 19,000 visitors every year. The Rotary & Lions Clubs of Gananoque give 100 percent of proceeds back to the community. They support charities, families and students and lead projects that positively change Gananoque and the 1000 Islands area. 1000 Islands Family Ribfest is a safe and clean event that everyone can enjoy!

Celebrate summer in the 1000 Islands with fantastic food, great entertainment, and lots of family fun, The smallest community to host Ribfest in Canada welcomes over 19,000 visitors every year. The Rotary & Lions Clubs of Gananoque give 100 percent of proceeds back to the community. They support charities, families and students and lead projects that positively change Gananoque and the 1000 Islands area. 1000 Islands Family Ribfest is a safe and clean event that everyone can enjoy!