The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Title Sponsor, Evolve Home Care, Partner Sponsors, Bespoke Skin MD and BluMetric Environmental Inc and Supporting Sponsors, BDO Canada Limited and Kingsdale Chateau are thrilled to announce the return of the Connect Lifestyle Expo – bringing together a diverse range of businesses from the local community!

Featuring over 50+ vendors from some of Kingston’s leading businesses, retailers and industry experts all under one roof. From food to hospitality, lifestyle to automotive, housing to health and wellness and much more, come on by this exciting one-stop shop trade show event. There will be prizes, draws, and special offers that you won't want to miss!

Attendees will also be able to join in on engaging and informative information sessions held throughout the day. The Connect Lifestyle Expo offers something for everyone!

Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, June 17th, 2023, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge for our Connect Lifestyle Expo.

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Prevention saves lives! Join us for an educational fire prevention and safety presentation by the Renfrew Fire Department.

Jane’s Walk Cobourg is part of a global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by the writer, urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs (1916-2006).   The annual festival happens on the first weekend of May.

This year Cobourg has four walks on Saturday, May 6th, starting at 11 am and each about an hour long. There’ll be a pub debrief at Taps and Corks at 5 pm to share stories of the day.

11 am – History of the harbour and Victoria Park, led by author and photographer John McQuarrie.

1 pm – Lessons in Sustainable Living in West Cobourg, led by Gig Ludorf-Weaver, founder of Sustainable Cobourg.

2 pm – Cobourg in film and TV, led by filmmaker Micol Marotti.

3:30 pm – Down by the Boardwalk: The Ecology Garden, West Beach and West Headland, led by Dora Body, chair of the Ecology Gardeners.

For up-to-the-minute information about the walk and registration, go to the Experience Cobourg website.

Mother's Day Parent/Child Painting Event

with Local Artist Pili Rey

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm

at the Gallery Upstairs, 

Pili will guide parent and child through painting a two-part painting with Mother's Day theme.

Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours)
Cost: $45 (for one parent and one child (ages 5-13 years old)
Includes all supplies required.

Limited Seats. Pre-Registration is required. Only one child per parent please.

http://www.thegalleryupstairs.com

https://thegalleryupstairs.com/product/mothers-day-parent-child-painting-event/

Milton Concert Band presents: Spring Concert

Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 2:00pm at FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, 1010 Main Street East, Milton,ON

Join the Milton Concert Band as they present their Spring Concert.

Consisting of Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Rhythm sections, the Milton Concert Band is made up of talented, amateur musicians who just love to play. Drawn from all over Halton region, the band repertoire includes a variety of music from Big Band to Broadway and Classical to Contemporary.

The 2023 "I Heart" Beer & Taco Festival

May 13, 2023 at Sherwood Community Centre

A fun night of beer and spirits sampling, games, dancing, people watching and TACOS!!!!!

Session #1 - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM & Session #2 - 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Token Cost: $2.50 Each (Used for both Food and Drink)
Average Pour Size: 5+ Ounces (Beer/Cider)
Average Sample Cost: 1 to 2 Tokens (Most Beer Samples will be 1 Token)

EVENT FEATURES

⚽ Foosball + Pong
Board Game Area
People Watching
Free Filtered Water
Glass Rinsing Stations
1UP Arcades
Classic Consoles
DJ Mashing it up
Seating for 200+ People
Dancing
Name Tag Station
14 Ontario Breweries & 2 Distillers
8 Local Food Vendors


TICKET PRICES & INFO

All General Admission Tickets include admission to the Festival and an official 12 ounce I❤︎BEER sampling cup. Tokens can be purchased at the festival at the designated token tent

Designated Driver Tickets are $10 at the Door. DD Tickets give you admission to the event but you are not permitted to consume any alcohol at the Festival (If caught consuming alcohol of any kind, you'll be removed from the venue). Non Alcoholic drinks and food can be purchased using tokens at the local food vendor booths.

The Earlier you buy your admission ticket, the cheaper it is. Tickets start at just $9.99 (Plus HST and Ticket Fees) and slowly make their way up to our regular ticket price of $24.99 (Plus HST and Ticket Fees)


Session #1 Ticket Price

$4 Discount Offer - $15.99 + Tax & Fees
Door Price (If Tickets are Still Available) - $19.99 + Tax & Fees


Session #2 Ticket Price

$4 Discount Offer - $20.99 + Tax & Fees
Door Price (If Tickets are Still Available) - $25.00 + Tax & Fees

https://allevents.in/milton/2023-milton-i%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8Ebeer-and-taco-festival/200024054304041

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 12:00-8:00pm

at Downtown Milton BIA, 251 Main St E #103, Milton, ON L9T 1P1

Come Downtown Milton and celebrate the start of summer! On Saturday, June 3, 2023, Downtown Milton SummerFest presented by BMO Financial Group is happening on Main St. Hosted by the Downtown Milton Business Improvement Area with support from the Town of Milton, the event will feature local businesses and vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities and more!

Main St. will be closed to accommodate participants.

https://downtownmilton.com/event/downtown-milton-summerfest-2/

LOCAL VENDORS MARKET AT ST PAULS ANGLICAN CHURCH WITH MANY UNIQUE VENDORS, BAKED GOODS, BOOKS AND LUNCH

92 ST PAUL STREET ESSEX BEHIND ESSEX APPLIANCE

The second annual Backyard Summer Social in support of Five Counties Children’s Centre returns on June 24. Celebrate the start of summer by leaving your gala attire at home, while enjoying an afternoon of fun-filled activities that lets you be a kid again — while taking in the knowledge your ticket purchase is helping support Five Counties kids. The Backyard Summer Social will feature:

• Fantastic food/fare catered by La Mesita and SKH Catering.
• Sweet treats from Central Smith and Flossophy.
• Drinks from Rolling Grape and Brock Street Brewery (one drink ticket included).
• Musical performances by Irish Millie and the Boogie Time Ramblers.
• Live auction and door prizes.
• Axe throwing, lacrosse shootout, inflatable jousting, old-fashioned picnic games and more.
• Behind-the-scenes tour of Five Counties’ Peterborough location.
• Tax receipt for $75

Register NOW for our milestone celebration. This year SHS turns 150 years old!  Lots of fun and activities have been planned for our former grads, alumni, and staff. 

All of the information you'll need to know + how to register can be found online at    https:// shs150.com. Not computer savvy? No problem, just call our toll free number at 844-386-2835 and we'll help you out.

Reunion dates are August 25, 26, and 27, 2023.  Register soon - spots are filling up fast. We hope to see you there! 

Go Eagles Go!