Community Event - Sarnia - Free Family Fun at Newton Park
Enjoy a free fun outing for the family at Newton Park in north Sarnia on Sat. June 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include inflatables, face painting, Zoey’s slime station, games, hot dogs, drinks, popcorn and cotton candy. Sponsored by the Sarnia Lakeshore Optimist Club.
Community Event - Kingston - Seniors Centre Sunday Brunch May 26
Sunday May 26, 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Seniors Centre is serving up a delicious Sunday Brunch. Bring your friends – order eggs any way, bacon, yogurt, fruit, specialty breads, and more. $10/person at the door. 56 Francis St.
Community Event - Kingston - Sound Escapes: Strings Plus One
Friday May 24, 1:30 to 3:30pm
from Brahms Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of light classics and familiar tunes –to Broadway to jazz standards – played by a quintet from the Kingston Symphony Orchestra. $10/person; refreshments available for sale during intermission. The Senior Centre, 56 Francis St.; 613.548.7810. Generously sponsored by James Reid Funeral Home and YourTV.
Community Event - Kingston - eBikes, Bike Safety & Repairs, Fri May 31
eBikes, Bike Safety & Repairs
Friday May 31, 2:00 to 3:30pm
Learn all about the ebike from Graeme Healey, Frontenac Cycle. See examples of how they are used (eg, long trips, with child trailer, with groceries, etc.), and get the chance to see one or even try it out. Learn about basic bike maintenance to keep your bike in good condition. $5/person. The Senior Centre, 56 Francis St.; 613.548.7810.
Community Event - Ottawa Valley - Pembroke Comedy Jam June 27th
Kick off Canada Day weekend laughing at the first Pembroke Comedy Jam at the Pembroke Memorial Centre presented by Lapointe Chrysler.
Thursday, June 27th, we'll have a rip-roaring night of entertainment headlined by one of Canada's premier comics, Mr. D creator and star Gerry Dee.
Joining forces with Gerry Dee for the evening will be some hilarious comics, including SiriusXM’s 2016 Top Comic winner Chris Robinson, CBC Comedy and Comedy Network writer and actress Aisha Brown, and CBC Comedy writer, actress, and director Preeti Torul.
The night will be rounded out with music from two local bands making their long-anticipated returns to the stage, Aviation and Daydreams for Dollars.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door and will be on sale beginning Monday, April 29th at 8:00 a.m. Call 613-735-6821 ext. 1501, visit the box office at the Parks & Recreation office in the PMC to get your tickets or buy online at facebook.ca/thecityofpembroke.
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., stay tuned for the full schedule to be released.
Thank you to our partners for the night, Lapointe Chrysler, Best Western Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre, and Wilkies Fresh Baked Bread for helping to make this event a reality - please continue to support those who support events in our community.
Please note, while this is an all ages event, content is not suitable for children.
Community Event - Smiths Falls/Perth/North Grenville - Brockville Shriners Street Fair
This June 20-23 at the Brockville Shopping Centre, Shriners are holding their Street Fair!
$30 Unlimited rides - All Day, $20 Tickets in advance available at Maggio Flooring.
Regular price bracelet $30 at the door. Proceeds to Brockville Shrine Program for Children.
Community Event - Windsor/Leamington - Health Research Volunteer Orientation - May 31
Windsor Essex Compassion Care Community, McMaster University Department of Family Medicine and Harrow Health Centre is undertaking a health research project to help improve care for seniors. We are looking for Health Connector Volunteers for the Health TAPESTRY project! If you have a few hours a month to give and are looking for a rewarding opportunity we want to hear from you.
Please contact Cherie Gagnon to find out more and to register for the the in-person volunteer orientation session. RSVP is required. 519-974-2581, ext. 2426.