The Renfrew Lions Club will be collecting food and financial donations for the Renfrew and District Food Bank on Saturday, April 12th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Renfrew Metro.

Now more than ever, our local food bank needs your help to keep shelves stocked and support families in our community.

How You Can Help: Bring non-perishable food (check that expiry dates are well into the future)

Perishable items accepted – the Food Bank has fridge and freezer space

Make a financial donation – their bulk purchasing power stretches every dollar!

Urgently Needed Items:

Shampoo & personal hygiene products, cereal, cookies, condiments, and pasta sauce.

Whether it’s a can of soup or a monthly gift, every donation makes a difference. Come say hi, drop off your items, and help make an impact in Renfrew!

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The Renfrew Lions Club invites you to an Open House on Wednesday, April 9th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at Valley Heritage Radio, 3009 Burnstown Road, Renfrew.

Who are Lions? Lions are ordinary people doing extraordinary things—making a real difference in our community and around the world.

During the evening, the club will also be sorting and packing used eyeglasses, which will be cleaned and distributed to those in need across the globe. Come lend a hand and be part of this meaningful effort!

Want to learn more about what Lions do both locally and internationally? This is a great chance to connect with members and discover how you can get involved.

As Helen Keller once said, “The best and most beautiful things in life cannot be seen or even heard—they must be felt with the heart.” The feeling you get after making a difference in someone’s life is what being a Lion is all about.

Come out, get involved, and help make a difference in your community.

We are thrilled to announce the return of Wheels to the beautiful Kelso Conservation Area. There’s an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the stunning scenery with the popular 5km trail route and our classic 25km, 50km, and 100km cycling options as well as the accessible boardwalk stroll. Along the way, participants will enjoy rest stops and refreshments, and we’ll celebrate together at the finish line over lunch. 

By participating in Wheels, you're not only embarking on a memorable outdoor adventure, but also making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex medical needs. Your support enables The Darling Home for Kids to continue providing specialized care and unique enriching experiences for these remarkable children and their families.

Together, we can make a difference – one pedal, step, or stride at a time. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or simply looking for a fun way to give back, there is a place for you at Wheels 2025.

Cooke's-Portsmouth United Church 200 Norman Rogers Drive is hosting

a Roast Beef and Dessert Dinner on Friday April 25th @ 5p.m.

$22.00 for adults $7.00 for children 5-12

for tickets email cpucevents@gmail.com 

Plenty of parking. All are welcome.

On Saturday, April 26th the Joshua Bates Centre audience will be entertained by two country music singers for the price of one! Erica Brighthill and Dan Petti each have careers of their own but are teaming up when they come to Athens. Erica has performed at RBC Bluesfest and Dan has won the Ottawa New Faces Country Artist award, among many of their accolades. Show time is 7pm. Tickets $40 at the door or www.joshuabatescentre.com

Join us April 24th at 6 pm for cocktails, 7 pm for dinner at the Oakville Conference Centre for a three course meal, good company, and a talk "Excess in Our Time" by Paul Berton, editor-in-chief of Metroland Media newspapers and websites, including Hamilton Spectator and London Free Press.  

A journalist for four decades, he has written for many newspapers and magazines in Canada, and is the author of two books of non-fiction, Shopomania: Our Obsession with Possession; and Misfortune and Fame: 10 Reasons You Don’t Want to be Rich (or Famous).

Using humorous anecdotes about the rich and famous, Berton will tell us why money, fame and stuff are a double-edged sword, and how living a simple life can make people happier, the environment healthier and society better.
 

The Kingston Symphony finishes the 2024-2025 season in the most remarkable way we can, with a tribute to one of history’s greatest composers: Maurice Ravel. Our composer festival examines Ravel’s brilliance. From the clarity and innovation of his Tombeau de Couperin to the stunning beauty of his Piano Concerto in G Major courtesy of Avan Yu, pianist extraordinaire, to his Mother Goose Ballet - which concludes in perhaps the single most glorious passage of music ever written - Ravel is a master of melody! Join us for an unforgettable season finale.