Don’t Miss out on a fun curling experience! Get out of the house this winter! Meet some new friends, get some exercise and have a lot of fun. Our amazing season-long Learn to Curl program is the best around. Two programs to choose from- Thursday evenings or Sunday afternoons.  $375 for the season from mid October through the end of march. All abilities welcome. All equipment provided. Do you have a group of friends looking for a weekly night out? Learn to Curl is a great social activity for everyone.  Call 705-745-8252 for more information or check us out at www.peterboroughcurlingclub.ca.  Registration Open until September 30th but don’t hesitate. Spots go quickly!  Office hours during the month of September- Mon, Thurs, Friday, 10 am to 12 pm.

Are you a Nature Nerd? Do you often wonder what those flowers, trees and birds are when you are out for a walk? The Quinte Field Naturalists is an organization that can answer those questions. Come out to our Free General Meetings and connect with other Nature enthusiasts. Learn about our Natural World.  

In addition to our meetings we have guided hikes exploring various natural areas around the Bay of Quinte, our next outing will be to Ferris Provincial Park Sept 25, with a rain date of Sept 26th. Come and see the beauty that Ferris Park has to offer. 

This month our main speaker, on September 15th at 7:00pm at Maranatha Church, will be Katie Church Speaking about the Threat of Water Soldier (an invasive aquatic plant) in our Bay of Quinte. 

Every meeting there are opportunities to ask questions and share what interesting nature sightings you have had. More information about our upcoming meetings, plantings and outings can be found on our website https://quintefieldnaturalists.org/ . Come out and Explore, Appreciate and Protect Nature with Us.

Still Life The Radio Play by Eric Alexandre adapted from the novel by Louise Penny

Three Pines is a tiny Quebec village, not found on any map. But, its inhabitants have a flourishing cultural life. That is until the day when one of them is found dead in the woods. Chief Inspector Armande Gamache and his team from the Sûreté du Québec investigate as we learn more about the townspeople one of whom is quite possibly a murderer!

For $20 (seniors) or $25 (regular), you will be immersed in a wonderful mystery by celebrated Canadian author, Louise Penny. Read in dramatic fashion by seasoned actors from Act of Faith Productions of Oakville, this special benefit performance is directed by Burlington's own Bev Mattson, and produced by Act of Faith's Kathy and Vince Carlin.  

Tickets: www.westplains.ca/events   

There will be a trivia contest hosted by Canadian writer and broadcaster, Kevin Sylvester, with prizes donated by Burlington's favourite indie bookshop, A Different Drummer.  A book display by A Different Drummer will also be on site!

And, what's better, proceeds from this show will go to Burlington COMPASSION SOCIETY.  Help where it's needed - When it's needed.

Come out and support our local actors and producers, our local bookshop, and our local charity!

What is a radio play?

A. A radio play is as it sounds - a story read in dramatic fashion by actors, complete with sound and musical effects.  A popular form of entertainment pre-television days, radio plays are now gaining popularity on online platforms!

TANGLED STRINGS ~ Sunshine Quan, harp, and Django Klumpp, guitar

Tickets $25 in Advance or $30 at the Door / $20 Youth 16y & under / $20 video access for 14 days.

Buy tickets online at westplains.ca/events or visit the church office Tues-Thurs 9-1 pm.

Sunshine Quan returns for her 5th concert at West Plains United Church by persistent request from our audience! This time tangled with long-time collaborator Django Klumpp on guitar, these two last thrilled our audience in 2023!

Sunshine Quan is completing her DMA degree in Harp Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Sunshine is also proficient on Chinese zither (Guzheng), and performs traditional Chinese music and Irish/Celtic music.  She was a featured performer at the Toronto International Harp Festival this summer. Watch Sunshine on YouTube

Django Klumpp was a semi-finalist in the 2024 Louisville Guitar Competition and 2025 Philadelphia Guitar Competition, and a two-time winner of the Mansfield Solo Competition. He has performed throughout North America.  Visit Django Klumpp

Tangled Strings, Music for Harp and Guitar, will feature works by well-known harp composers Alan Hovhaness, Xavier Montsalvatge, Maximo Pujol, and Gary Schocker. 

ALL WELCOME for an exquisite afternoon in our beautiful and accessible sanctuary.

Belleville Garden Club

Join the Belleville Garden Club's General Meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:00pm, held at Eastside Community Baptist Church, 68 Rollins Drive, Belleville.  We will welcome Greg Dickson of Loyalist College and club member Karrin Broadhurst to provide a presentation on Climate Change - and the impact these changes will have on the way we garden in future (Changing Plant Zones; Water Stress; New Pests and Diseases; and our Unpredictable Seasons).

Did you know the Belleville Garden Club has been instrumental to our community since 1876! We are looking forward to our 150th Anniversary in 2026!

Do you like to Learn?  Tap into the experiences of other members and our knowledgeable guest speakers. Do you want to Volunteer? You can join our Board, or a committee; or help out on one of our projects beautifying our community.  We are taking on projects at the Quinte Hospital Courtyard; as well as the Belleville Cemetery.  Check out our website and facebook pages for more information. 

The first Movies at the MAC fall film...

A NICE INDIAN BOY

Playing Friday, October 10th at 2pm and 7pm!

A Nice Indian Boy is a 2025 American romantic comedy-drama directed by Roshan Sethi. The screenplay, written by Eric Randall, was adapted from Madhuri Shekar’s acclaimed stage play. The film stars Karan Soni as Naveen Gavaskar, a shy Indian-American doctor, and Jonathan Groff as Jay Kurundkar, a free-spirited photographer raised by Indian immigrant parents. Naveen - though accepted by his traditional family - has never fully revealed his truth, until a chance meeting at a Hindu temple leads to romance, awkward introductions to family, and the longing for a grand, Indian wedding. As Jay meets Naveen’s parents (Zarna Garg and Harish Patel) and sister Arundhathi (Sunita Mani), cultural quirks and emotional resistance give way to heartfelt comedy - and a touching celebration of love, identity, and belonging.

The film premiered at South by Southwest in March 2024 and saw a theatrical release in the U.S. on April 4, 2025, through Blue Harbor Entertainment. It's runtime of about 96 minutes.

This film is a must see, not just because it's a delightful rom-com, but because it's able to deliver authentic moments woven throughout laugh-out-loud action. Anchored by the undeniable chemistry of Soni and Groff, with standout performances from Garg and Patel, A Nice Indian Boy invites you into a world where love isn’t about bold declarations, but about small, transformative moments and the courage to belong.

Rated PG for some language. Learn more about this film's content rating here.

Regular tickets are $13.00 (HST included)
Youth tickets are $6.99 (HST included)

Or purchase tickets as part of a Fall Film Pass for $30 +HST!

Another great tribute from the classic rock supergroup...

TOMMY YOUNGSTEEN: 
THE VERY BEST OF CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL

Playing on Saturday, October 25th at 3:00pm and 7:30pm
 
Tommy Youngsteen returns to Tweed! This time, they'll perform the very best of Creedence Clearwater Revival - along with all your John Fogerty favourites!

Travel back in time to the 1960's counter culture with the music of CCR. Members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the band sold 50 million albums worldwide. Audiences can anticipate hearing major hits like, "Fortunate Son," "Born on the Bayou," "Proud Mary," "Have You Ever Seen The Rain," "Bad Moon Rising," & many more!

Known as one of Toronto's Best Cover Bands (Indie 88), Tommy Youngsteen is a Toronto based supergroup featuring members & alum from Juno winning bands - Stars, The Arkells, Sam Roberts Band, The Trews, Lowest of The Low, July Talk , Serena Ryder Band along with some of the country's top touring & session musicians. With these respective groups, they've logged over five thousand shows in the last ten years alone. They've played from Canada to Japan and everywhere in between. 

They’ve opened and shared the bill with some of the world’s greatest musicians like Sir Paul McCartney, The Eagles, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, and Coldplay. Having played all the Late Night shows including Jimmy Fallon, The Conan O’Brien Show, David Letterman, and Jay Leno, the band's also played for all the biggest corporate names including the Toronto International Film Festival, Puma, Converse, Red Bull, The Drake Hotel, HBO, and F1 Racing.

Get ready for an incredible rock concert bursting with energy. The seasoned music industry pros of Tommy Youngsteen are sure to deliver an unbelievable show yet again! 

Playing the Marble Arts Centre on Saturday, October 25th at 3:00pm and 7:30pm!

Tickets are $45 +HST

Learn more at https://www.tommyyoungsteen.com/
 
*NEW THIS YEAR: You can book accessible seats and big and tall seats online! If you have accessibility questions or concerns please call the box office at 613-478-6060.

Bring your group and save! Parties of 10 or more enjoy 15% off this show. To learn more or reserve your seats, call our box office at 613-478-6060.

The second Movies at the MAC fall film...

THE LIFE OF CHUCK

Playing Friday, November 14th at 2pm and 7pm!

The Life of Chuck (2024) is a hauntingly beautiful and deeply human fantasy-drama directed and written by Mike Flanagan, based on the novella by Stephen King. Released in the United States in 2025, the film stars Tom Hiddleston as Charles "Chuck" Krantz, alongside a powerhouse ensemble including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, Jacob Tremblay, and narrated by Nick Offerman.

Told in reverse chronology, the film unfolds over three interconnected acts that trace Chuck’s life backward - from his mysterious death amid a collapsing world, to a surreal dance on a rooftop, and finally to his poignant childhood shaped by love, curiosity, and imagination. Flanagan, best known for his horror work, pivots here toward a genre-defying tale that is more meditative and existential. With its blend of magical realism and heartfelt performances, this film lingers long after the credits roll.

Rated R for language. Learn more about this film's content rating here.

Regular tickets are $13.00 (HST included)
Youth tickets are $6.99 (HST included)

Or purchase tickets as part of a Fall Film Pass for $30 +HST!

Three award-winning singer-songwriters bring seasonal joy...

BOREAL: 
SONGS FOR THE SNOWY SEASON

Playing on Saturday, November 22nd at 7pm
 
Boreal is a rare musical collaboration between three acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriters—Tannis Slimmon, Katherine Wheatley, and Angie Nussey—who come together to form a group greater than the sum of its parts. Each artist brings a distinct musical voice: Katherine’s warm guitar-driven storytelling, Tannis’s earthy folk rooted in mandolin and percussion, and Angie’s emotionally textured keyboard and vocals. One draws from sacred, ethereal sounds, one from velvet-toned folk traditions, and one from the raw, untamed spirit of rock and soul.

Rather than featuring a single frontwoman, Boreal thrives on shared spotlight and mutual creativity. With over 15 solo albums among them, they handpick and reimagine their strongest material through rich, unconventional harmonies and dynamic arrangements. Their performances balance delicate beauty with vocal fireworks, drawing audiences in with emotional depth, humour, and impeccable musicianship.

In the words of four-time Juno Award-winning songwriter David Francey:
“I’ll give you three good reasons for catching Boreal in concert. There are three wonderful writers in this band, and three beautiful voices. That’s two reasons. The third is the magic that happens when these three women combine those wonderful songs and voices on stage. Each brings their own brilliance to the whole. Magical’s the word. I was transported.”

Boreal first came together in 2006 with a shared vision for Songs for the Snowy Season, a winter-themed show that quickly blossomed into an annual touring tradition across Ontario. Their first album, Winter’s Welcome, followed in 2014. In 2019, after founding member Jude Vadala retired, Angie Nussey joined the group, contributing her own distinctive and creative flair. 

Their latest release, Winterbirds (March 2025), grew from long-distance collaboration into a powerful creative retreat—three immersive weeks writing and recording at Les Stroud’s home studio near Huntsville, Ontario. The album includes nine originals and a tender Gordon Lightfoot cover, all marked by harmony, heart, and the unmistakable chemistry of a band that listens deeply to each other.

Since the release, Boreal has toured widely across Ontario and Manitoba, bringing Winterbirds to festivals and theatres including Guelph’s Hillside Festival and Owen Sound’s Summerfolk. With a year-round touring schedule and ever-evolving musical synergy, Boreal continues to connect with audiences through powerful storytelling, shared artistry, and unforgettable live shows.

For more, visit www.borealsongs.ca.

“Boreal graced our Acoustic Harvest stage with a brilliant, inspiring and memorable evening of beautiful song and glorious harmonies. They are truly Canadian treasures and we are so blessed to have them enriching our lives.” 
- Lillian Wauthier (Artistic Director - Acoustic Harvest, Toronto, ON) 

“With stunningly beautiful voices, Boreal captures the festive spirit like no other act I’ve ever presented. With exquisitely intricate harmonies and heartwarming stories, Boreal connects with their audience in a profound way. Our show was a sellout and we immediately booked them for next season! Highly recommended!”
- George Scott (Songwriter’s Showcase Presenter, Alliston and Beeton, ON)

"The Boreal show was one of the highlights of our concert series for much of our audience. The trio’s fantastic harmonies and effortless delivery from the stage instantly connects them with the audience, transforming our concert hall into a cozy living room for the entire show. "
- John Payne (Artistic Director - Tour de Fort, Fort Francis, ON)

Tickets are $30 + HST

Playing on Saturday, November 22nd at 7pm at the Marble Arts Centre