Community Messages

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.

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.

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.

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.