Transition Brockville's next presentation, Sunday, March 24, 2-4 p.m. at the Brockville Public Library, features Andrew Melchers, local civil engineer, talking about the carbon emissions of the construction industry. He'll discuss the environmental costs of concrete, steel and wood used in construction, as well as recent engineering advancements and building code changes that allow for high-rise wood construction. Melchers will answer questions from the audience. For more information, write info@transitionbrockville.com.

In April the KFPL Live monthly speakers' series is excited to welcome Janet Fenton, the outreach program coordinator at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre near Napanee. 

Whether it's a bear cub with a face full of porcupine quills, a fawn attacked by a dog, or a turtle hit by a car, wild animals can often need human assistance. But how can we help without taking away their wildness? Every year in Ontario authorized wildlife rehabilitators provide temporary homes for thousands of injured and orphaned creatures. Sandy Pines has been taking in mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians since 1994, caring for them until they can be returned to the wild. The Centre also advises and assists property owners having trouble with wild animal neighbours.  It also runs an outreach program to help educate the next generation on living together with wildlife. It receives no government funding and is entirely financed by donations and fundraising.

Janet will describe the wide range of animals the Centre has helped and say how she came to work there.  She'll also talk about how to prevent wildlife injuries and what to do if we find an injured animal.

This presentation on Wildlife Rescue will take place at the Calvin Park branch on Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m. and is open to adults and teens only, There is no admission charge, but seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance. Register at events.kfpl.ca (or phone 613-549-8888) as of 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 30.

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 60 North Trent Street, Frankford is having our Soup's On Luncheon on Thursday, March 28th, 2019 from  11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Cost is $7.00.  Take-outs available.  Everyone welcome.

On Thursday, April 4th, Bring your family and friends to a delicious and casual Pasta Supper including pasta (tomato or 'white' sauce), meatballs, sausage, salad.  Take-out or eat-in (coffee/tea included with eat-in). Cash Bar. Catered by Antipasto's. All proceeds to Holy Rosary Church. $13/adult, $9/child.  No need to cook or do dishes!

The City of Belleville Older Adult (50+) Information Fair 
Older adults, caregivers and spouses welcome!
Thursday May 30th, 2019
11am-3pm
Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre
265 Cannifton Road, Belleville
613-966-4632

Free admission

Information on:
-Health, fitness & recreational activities
-Housing, retirement and nursing homes
-Home support
-Safety and Fraud
-Travel
-Health & Beauty
-Service Clubs
-Seminars & Demonstrations

This event is hosted by the City of Belleville, Recreation, Culture & Community Services, in partnership with the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) and sponsored by the Ministry of Seniors Affairs (MSA) 

Registration begins this week for all City of Belleville Spring and Summer programming at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Call 613-966-4632, visit www.qswc.ca or stop by in person to register.

Summer Camps:

City Taxpayers: April 15

Non-City Taxpayers: April 18

April 7, 2019 - 1 pm - 4 pm Admission is free!!!

This years event will include: A Live Auction that will have you on the edge of your seat starts at 3 pm. A Silent Auction starts at 1 pm-3 pm with tables full of purses to suit every taste and style. Ellie's Boutique 1-4 pm specially selected purses just for you for as low as $6.00! The Little's Table special selected for children, and their dress up budget. Bargain Tables full of purses starting at $2.00, and up. Jewels POP up store in the Foyer for browsing and shopping of new & used clothing Light Lunch for purchase (canteen style). Come,bring your friends and join us for lots of fun and excitement!!!!

The community is invited to celebrate Earth Day at Malcolmson Eco-Park, St. Catharines. Join the Friends of the park for outdoor family activities including planting wildflowers, shrubs and trees, garden cleanup and mulching, hiking and free refreshments. There will be an educational presentation on pollinators, and on invasive plants. Parking at Grantham Lions Club. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring a shovel.

OUR ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT AND TREE SALE IS TAKING PLACE THE SAME DAY.  Purchase southern Ontario grown native plants for your yard that provide food and habitat for native insects, birds and wildlife. We sell" complete pollinator wildflower gardens" in 2 sizes: 10 - 4 inch pots for $35, and tray of 36 plants for $60.

For info, Email - friendsofmalcolmsonecopark@gmail.com