On Saturday, June 16 bring your furry friends to the North Bay and District Humane Society for Barkfest Microchipping Day & BBQ, presented by Coldwell Banker. While your family enjoys refreshments, your pet can get microchipped - the most efficient way to ensure your pets’ safe return home if they ever get lost. Microchip cost is 25 dollars or 40 dollars with a licence. Barkfest also offers a BBQ, nailclipping, pet photobooth, an adoptions booth and facility tours! Bring your furry friends to Barkfest, Saturday, June 16th from 10am to 2pm at the Humane Society, 2060 Main West.

On Wednesday, June 6, 13, 20, & 27, the Kingston Symphony’s Volunteer Committee will be accepting donations for all of their sales including the Vinyl Records Sale, the Fall Book Fair, the Fall/Winter Nearly New Sale, and All Things Christmas!

From all genres and types of vinyl records to fiction and non-fiction books, from clothing and knick-knacks to Christmas Sweaters and ornaments; we want what you’ve got. So clear out those garages, go through that old box of books in your basement, pack up those clothes you never wear, and put your clutter to good use! All items donated will be sold at various fundraising events of the Volunteer Committee of the Kingston Symphony Association in support of the Kingston Symphony and music education initiatives.

Warehouse Wednesday hours are 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, June 6, 13, 20, & 27, the Kingston Symphony’s Volunteer Committee will be accepting donations for all of their sales including the Vinyl Records Sale, the Fall Book Fair, the Fall/Winter Nearly New Sale, and All Things Christmas!

From all genres and types of vinyl records to fiction and non-fiction books, from clothing and knick-knacks to Christmas Sweaters and ornaments; we want what you’ve got. So clear out those garages, go through that old box of books in your basement, pack up those clothes you never wear, and put your clutter to good use! All items donated will be sold at various fundraising events of the Volunteer Committee of the Kingston Symphony Association in support of the Kingston Symphony and music education initiatives.

Warehouse Wednesday hours are 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Be an everyday hero in your community. Parkinson SuperWalk takes place this September. Since 1990, the event has been raising awareness and funds to support Canadians with Parkinson’s, their families and the health professionals that treat them. The Belleville Parkinson SuperWalk is on September 8, 2018.  To register yourself or a team or to volunteer, visit online at www.ParkinsonSuperwalk.ca or call Parkinson Canada at 1-800-565-3000.

"Tony & Donna" provide free entertainment in the lower lounge at the Brockville Legion from 1-5 pm on Canada Day. There is also a BBQ chicken dinner for $10 per person available at 5 pm. We are open to the public.

IRIS House monthly fundraising luncheon,  “Kick Off Summer B.B.Q.”  

Wed., June 20 from 12-1:30pm

Please come and enjoy our delicious meal!

Menu:

Salad: Chef’s Garden Salad w/Lemon Dill Vinaigrette

Red skin Potato Salad

Chickpea Avocado Salad

Pasta Salad

Mains: Corn on the Cob

Italian Sausage w/ Peppers & Onions

B.B.Q. Ribs

Grilled Chicken Breasts

Desserts:  Fruit tray, cakes, cookies, etc.    

Coffee & tea                            

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Tickets: $10.00, Take out: $11.00

Address: IRIS House, 1280 Ouellette Ave., Windsor ON  N8X 1J5

Tel: 519-252-1819

Parking in IRIS House parking lot at Dufferin Pl. (back of IRIS building).

July 13-15 - ELGIN DAYS - IT'S a GO!  Even with the anticipated construction on County Road 8, the community has decided to continue with tradition and have Elgin Days the second weekend of July. Starting Friday night the Elgin Lions offer a Quiz Night and Spaghetti Dinner.  Then beginning Saturday morning participate in the traditional village-wide yard sale and enjoy various other activities from music, BBQ’s, special vendors, parade, bake sales, children’s activities, morning coffee drop-in at the Elgin Municipal Complex, Bethel Church free pancake breakfast and special activities for the whole family. Elgin Lions Saturday outdoor music and beer tent, 9am to 1pm an antique car/motorcycle display, silent auction and in the evening enjoy the firefighters chicken BBQ (at the Lions Hall).

On Sunday in the afternoon at the Elgin Lions Hall take your chance at Bingo followed by an evening fish fry and at the Elgin Municipal Complex an ecumenical Worship Celebration at 7pm.