Amanda Martinez is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul.
A full course luncheon event at Jim's Restaurant on Wednesday, Aug 3rd from 1pm-3pm. Choice of sandwiches sliced beef or turkey. Entertainment by Steve Williams. Tickets $11 each from the agency office until Friday July 29th. Seniors 55 and over and adults with disabilities welcome.
In August, we share the stage with our talented youths from the area for the family friendly ‘Alice In Wonderland’ (Aug 21-30). This one has book and lyrics by Sally Netzel and Music by Beatrice Wolf and again directed by Lynda Daniluk. This show brings Wonderland to the audience through a two-act musical that deals honestly with Lewis Carroll's stories and characters—even Alice's fall down the rabbit hole. It's an adaptation that pays wonderful attention to all the levels of Carroll's story and will entertain not only children but adults also. Bring the whole family for this one.
An opportunity for the public to learn what active water sports clubs are are in the quinte area and what each has to offer. Quinte Rouge Paddling Club, Belleville Dragon Boat, Club, Bay of Quinte Yacht Club, Quinte Sailability, Ontario Adventure Rowing, the three Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, Quinte Sports Subs
This event is being held in conjunction with the the World Rowing Tour 2022. Which starts September 11 in Weller's Bay and with 50 individuals from Canada, US and Europe rowing the Bay of Quinte and the Thousand Islands.
Local vendors and Artisans are coming together to showcase their products while helping to raise money for the Pembroke Legion kitchen renovations. There will be swag bags for the first 30 shoppers, raffles, food and music. We will be in the Legion hall from 10 to 4 on July 31st. For more information or a list of the participants go to our Facebook page Pembroke Legion Christmas in July show.
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20TH WELLAND SCOUTING is hosting a Trunk Sale for 20th Welland, and a FILL A CANOE with nonperishable goods for Holy Trinity Food Bank.
Saturday July 23, from 8am to 2pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on 29 Bald St. Welland,
You can bring all your garage sale style goods, and for a monetary donation to 20th Welland Scouting you can sell your goods along with others.
For the Fill a Canoe Event our White Tail (Senior) Beavers are asking for nonperishable grocery goods or hygiene goods and aim to fill a canoe to help the Food Bank at Holy Trinity Church in Welland.
If you have good and dont wish to participate, but do want to be rid of them 20th Welland will also have a spot to sell items for their benefit.
Our White Tail (Senior) Beavers who are almost ready to move to Cubs are working on their community service to earn their North Star Award before moving on. They will be hosting and assisting eagerly with everyone
Refreshments will be available for a small cost.
Any questions please contact Tracey Gruhl (AKA Scouter Tictac) at 905-380-1912.
Thank you in advance for your donations, your time, and most importantly your support.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 644 will be having a yard sale on Saturday the 30th of July between 9 am and 4 pm. We are located at 1570 Marentette Avenue. This yard sale is going to be part of the larger Marentette Community Yard Sale which will be running on both Saturday and Sunday.
Many of the household items have been donated by members and volunteers. There will be kitchen items for sale, as well.
100% of the funds generated from the yard sale will be donated right back to the Legion which is a Charitable, non-profit organization that supports veterans and their causes as well as local community events.
If you would like to donate to this worthy cause please bring your clean household items to the Branch. No clothing or large items, please.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 644 will be having a yard sale on Saturday the 30th of July between 9 am and 4 pm. We are located at 1570 Marentette Avenue. This yard sale is going to be part of the larger Marentette Community Yard Sale which will be running on both Saturday and Sunday.
Many of the household items have been donated by members and volunteers. There will be kitchen items for sale, as well.
100% of the funds generated from the yard sale will be donated right back to the Legion which is a Charitable, non-profit organization that supports veterans and their causes as well as local community events.
If you would like to donate to this worthy cause please bring your clean household items to the Branch. No clothing or large items, please.
Get ready for a hot weekend of jazz downtown Burlington this summer! Burlington Performing Arts
Centre (BPAC) is excited to invite you to our outdoor Plaza on the weekend of August 13 and 14th to
enjoy the amazing sounds of Amanda Martinez, Shuffle Demons, Clerel and Laila Biali.
“With Covid restrictions lifted, we are thrilled to return to the original roots of Jazz on the Plaza in
offering this exhilarating weekend of music to the community. Historically it has been an event Patrons
can attend at no cost and we are excited to be able to go back to those origins and host it as an open
event yet again,” says BPAC Executive Director, Tammy Fox. “Is there anything better than enjoying an
outdoor concert in the summer months?”
This is not a ticketed event and therefore we recommend arriving early to secure a great seat in the
plaza! The show will go on, RAIN OR SHINE! Bring your favourite folding chair, a hat for some shade and
get ready to enjoy the weekend! The performances will be held 4pm and 6pm Saturday August 13th and
2pm and 4pm on Sunday August 14th
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About the Performers
Amanda Martinez (Saturday August 13, at 4pm)
Amanda Martinez is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique
Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul. Her solo CDs have garnered her multiple
nominations for Latin Jazz Performer of the Year, and her songs have appeared on three Putumayo
world music collections: Bossanova Around the World, Latin Dreamland and most recently, Cafe Latino.
Her third and latest CD “Mañana” was helmed by GRAMMY-winning producer Javier Limón and is set for
release in 2013. Limón, whose production credits include acclaimed singers such as Buika, Mariza and
Diego el Cigala, hails Martinez as “one of the greatest voices in the world.”
Martinez has headlined at the legendary Blue Note jazz club, at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Festivities in
South Africa, and at the 2011 PanAmerican Games in Guadalajara, and is now honorary co-chair of
PanAm 2015’s Ignite program. She will be performing in a series of countdown concerts to the 2015
Games, as well as speaking at events connecting athletes and sports fans with musicians and art lovers.
The Shuffle Demons (Saturday August 13, at 6pm)
The Shuffle Demons are a high-energy Canadian band that blends virtuosic jazz and funk playing with
eye-catching costumes and over the top stage antics to produce an incredible show. A hit at festivals all
over the world, the Shuffle Demons are a crowd pleasing, full-on musical group that backs up wild stage
antics with phenomenal playing by some of Canada's most talented musicians.
The electrifying musical fusion that The Shuffle Demons brought to life almost 30 years ago has
entertained audiences around the world with their genre bending sound. Saxaphones, upright bass, and
wild percussion backed up by incredibly solid musicianship and a highly entertaining show will leave you
wanting more!
Clerel (Saturday August 14, at 2pm)
Breakout Montreal based vocalist/songwriter has been dubbed the next ‘Leon Bridges of Canada’. His
warm voice captivates and takes your breath away, and wins over the audience in seconds. Enjoy his
breezy and soulful music, that earned him a spot on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show. Hailing from French
Camaroon, Clerel’s cultural influence can be heard and felt in his music. His music is also heavily
influenced by American soul and jazz with deep roots in his experiences as an African immigrant living in
the West. Experience the African drum beats coupled with guitar and trumpets in songs such as Lonely
Dance. A beautiful fusion of instrumentation layered with Clerel’s melancholic lyrics.
Laila Biali (Saturday August 14, at 4pm)
Laila Biali takes the best of pop, rock, classical, world and soul, informs it with her expertise in
jazz, and weaves it into her musical arrangements and original songs. Laila has presented her
music at prestigious venues spanning five continents including the North Sea Jazz Festival,
Tokyo’s Cotton Club, Peru’s El Festival Internacional de Lima, and Carnegie Hall in New York
City. The talented Biali is a multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist and
has toured with Chris Botti, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega and recorded with and supported Sting.
Her accolades include “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “SOCAN Keyboardist of the Year” at
Canada’s National Jazz Awards.
