The annual International Women's Day Community Potluck and Panel Presentation celebrates inclusion, equity and joining together for social change. This year's panel presentation will focus on 'The Art of Resistance' and explore intersectional and creative responses to inspire social movement and challenge racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and classism.

Special guests include: Chief Phyllis Williams, Kim Muskratt & Suzanne Smoke, Councillor Therrien, local artists and activists, Smokii Sumac Semple and Niambi Leigh, as well as visiting artists, Nina Mercer and Alexandria Smith from Black Women Artists for Black Lives Matter in partnership with Aging Activism, the Raging Grannies, Creating Space Community Arts Studio and more!

This is a free, inclusive family-friendly event, organized in partnership with community organizations and sponsors. Donations and potluck items are welcome.

Time: Doors open at 5pm. 5:30pm: potluck & celebration; IWD panel program: 6:30-8:30pm.

The Bishop's Gala is an annual fundraiser in support of the Niagara Foundation for Catholic Education to raise funding for scholarships and to assist students in need.

The event is scheduled for Friday, April 20 at Club Roma, 125 Vansickle road in St. Catharines. The evening starts at 5:30 pm with a very popular Antipasto bar and cocktail reception, complimentary wine tasting and cash bar followed by dinner at 7:00pm. The evening features a silent auction and fun entertainment provided by Niagara Comedian Joe Pillitteri a past recipient of a Niagara Catholic Distinguished Alumni Award.

Tickets are $80 each and can be purchased on line  at www.niagaracatholic.ca. or by cheque payable to Niagara Foundation for Catholic Education ($30 tax receipt available upon request) Tickets are available individually or in group tables and must be purchased by April 13, 2018.

The price of the ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket per person, and 2 bottles of wine are also placed on each table for dinner.

Send your cheque to Sherry Morena, Corporate Services & Communications, Niagara Catholic District School Board, 427 Rice Road, Welland, Ontario L3C 7C1. For further information call 905-735-0240 ext. 213.  

Mardi le 20 mars à 16h15, en l’église Notre-Dame-du-Saint-Sacrement, débuteront les 13 mardis de Saint-Antoine.

Messe solennelle.   Chant: Ginette et Raymond Malo.    Orgue:  Marie-Thrèse Blais

Président: Chanoine Gaston Giguère       Bienvenue à tous.

On Saturday, April 14, the NHL Alumni team led by celebrity coach Walter Gretzky, will take centre ice against Northumberland's Hometown Team during 'Hockey Night in Northumberland.' 

Hosted by Northumberland United Way and Habitat for Humanity Northumberland, puck drop is 6 p.m. at the Cobourg Community Centre. All proceeds from the event will support the two organizations and their efforts to support individuals and families across Northumberland County.

CCC doors open at 5:00 p.m. with the puck drop at 6:00 p.m.

Check out all the newest fashion trends of the season and enjoy a lunch with friends at the Volunteer Committee of the Kingston Symphony Association's Spring Fashion Show! There will be a cash bar and door prizes to be won!

Fashions by Simply Elegant Boutique

Date & Time

Saturday, April 21, 2018 | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. (with doors opening at 11:30 a.m.).

Location

Italo-Canadian Club - 1174 Italia Lane, Kingston

Tickets

Tickets are $40/person (includes lunch) and are available for purchase (Cash or Cheque ONLY) at the following locations:

• Kingston Symphony Association - 11 Princess Street, Suite 206, 613-546-9729
• Simply Elegant Boutique - 23 Dundas Street East, Napanee, 613-877-4356
• Nutrition House - 1046 Princess Street, Unit 3 (Kingston Centre), 613-549-6424

Lunch

Lunch will consist of a garden salad, a quiche, dessert, and coffee/tea. 

Join us for a delicious, homemade meal including pasta, sauce, meatballs, salad, dessert and beverages.

Adults - $10.00, Children over 5 - $5.00

Beauty and the Eats - Master Gardener, Judith Cox, will share tips on growing vegetables and edible flowers.  Everyone welcome.  $2.00 guest fee.

From clothing and linens to dishware and appliances, from tools and hardware to antiques and collectibles; the Nearly New Sale nearly has it all!

Sale Dates & Times

April 5 - 8, 2018

• Thursday | 4 pm - 8 pm
• Friday | 10 am - 5 pm
• Saturday | 10 am - 4 pm (Bargains all day!)
• Sunday | 10 am - 1 pm (Blowout Prices!)

Donation Schedule 

March 3 & 5 - 7, 2018

• 10 am - 2 pm

What to donate:

• Spring & Summer Vintage & Modern Family Clothing, Accessories, Jewellery, Footwear
• Spring & Summer Hobby & Sports Equipment & Supplies
• Fabric, Sewing Notions, Knitting, Crafting Supplies & Equipment
• Electronic Gadgets, Small Appliances, Cookware, Kitchenware
• Antiques & Collectibles
• China, Crystal
• Lamps, Home Decor, Bedding, Linens
• Baby Gear
• Puzzles, Games & Toys
• Tools, Hardware
• Small Furniture (i.e. side tables)
• Gold or Silver (old or broken jewellery, odd earrings & earring backs)

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.