Princess Street United Church and St Luke's Anglican Church are holding an Early Christmas Market at St Luke's Anglican Church , 236 Nelson Street, Kingston, Ontario  Saturday November 9th, 2024  10am to 2pm

Wheel Chair Accessible

Preserves, Home baking, shortbread, candy, Knitting Crafts , Christmas Decorations,

St James Church presents “Advent to Christmas: a candlelight service of readings and music” on Sunday 8 December at 4:30pm. A selection of seasonal hymns will be sung, the choir will sing anthems by Kingston composer Mark Sirett and Steve Anderson, directed by Michael Capon, and Margaret Ford will play a piano solo.

The service symbolizes the journey from Advent to Christmas, from the Old Testament to the New, from darkness to light. The readings and music will explore the themes of creation and re-creation in the context of ancient prophecies, the birth of Christ, and visions for the future.

St James Church is at 10 Union St in Kingston, on the Queen’s campus.
Visit stjameskingston.ca or call 613-548-7254.

Saturday November 30, 9-12, we are holding our Christmas Market. Well known for our pies,  once again we will have Turkey, beef and shepherds pies. Deli counter, Bake table, fresh butter and mincemeat tarts. Soups, Chili and lasagna. Quilt raffle, handmade ornaments and gifts, and much more

Canon Davis Church is having a fund raiser for the Women’s Interval Home. A Celtic concert featuring Tessa Catton, Dan Sonier, and Caitlin Mason. Saturday October 26, 1-3pm. Adults $20, Students $10, children under 12 are free. Call 519-344-9531 for advance tickets

We invite all to join Rotary Club Cornwall-Sunrise and Rotary Club of Cornwall at 10:00 am, Monday, October 21st at 340 Pitt Street as Mayor Towndale reads the proclamation and we raise the End Polio Now flag. Freeing the world of polio, a dreaded disease, is a signature project of Rotary clubs worldwide. With polio almost eradicated, it is important to realize that as long as even one case exists, the disease is only a plane ride away!

The Rotary Club of Grimsby, with the support of the Town of Grimsby, is excited to host the 3rd annual GRIMSBY GLOWS - Pumpkin Parade on Friday, November 1 from 5:30PM-7:30PM at Coronation Park!

FREE admission and accessible to all.
Leashed dogs are welcome.

We will be accepting loonies, toonies and $5 TipTap donations this year - THANK YOU in advance for your generosity 

Pumpkins/jack-o'-lanterns can be dropped off to the community pool parking lot between 8AM and 4PM on event day.

Marvel at over 500+ community carved and decorated jack-o-lanterns, as well as painted/lighted Halloween and Fall Harvest displays. Accessible to everyone of all ages and free to attend, you’ll delight in light snacks and amazing photo opportunities.

You can also join in on the pumpkin carving/painting contest (we have our new categories again this year - for kids 10 and under and painted pumpkin enthusiasts!). All pumpkins included in the parade will be composted afterwards.

We can't wait to see you there 
www.grimsbyglows.ca

 500+ lit pumpkins along the Coronation Park path
 Cookies, coffee, apple cider, hot chocolate
 Fortune teller
 Photo booths/opps
 Fall harvest displays
 Jack-o-lantern carving contest with prizes!
 NEW THIS YEAR - Halaloo will join us to offer fun balloon creations for the kiddos!

Make sure to follow us on social media for real-time updates!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrimsbyGlows
Instagram: www.instagram.com/grimsbyglows_/

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How We Can All Best Enjoy the GRIMSBY GLOWS Pumpkin Parade This Year

Accessible Parking: Grimsby Glows offers limited accessible parking in the lot off Elm Street beside the pool. This space will be marshaled and those with Accessibility/Volunteer stickers will be prioritized for this space.

Jack-o’-lantern Drop-Off: To ensure your pumpkins are proudly displayed on event night (or will be composted), drop them off at the pool parking lot between 8AM and 4PM on November

1. Please consider the pathway to be a two-way street and mind the arrows drawn on the pathway. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that any jack-o-lanterns delivered after 4:00PM will be placed in the parade.

Painted Pumpkins are welcome: If you are painting your pumpkin, please make sure the paint will not run if it rains or is dewy. We are an outdoor event only.

Connect with Event Marshals: If you have any issues or need assistance, please do not hesitate to connect with one of our event marshals who will be wearing safety vests with the Grimsby Glows logo. The marshals are here to help everyone enjoy the event and they may direct the flow of traffic along the pathway.

Respect for All: Treat everyone with kindness and respect. We’re all here to celebrate and have fun together.

Pumpkin Carving Contest: If you'd like to participate in the jack-o-lantern carving contest, make sure to let us know during drop off so we can put it in the right spot. This year's categories include: Spookiest, Funniest, Most Unique, Best Overall and Little Goblins' Masterpieces (for children 10 and under) and Vibrant Visions: Painted Pumpkins. We can't wait to see your creative designs!

Capture the Memories: Enjoy the fantastic pumpkin displays and feel free to take selfies at the stations, photos, and share your magical moments with #GrimsbyGlows2024.

Respect the Inflatables/Fall Setups/Pumpkins on Display: Please refrain from stepping on, hitting or damaging any holiday inflatables and fall displays along the parade route and within Coronation Park. Please keep all pumpkins where they have been placed on the path and within the park. Please be cognizant of the cords that hold up the inflatables. Let's keep the festive spirit alive!

Share the Pathway: We are anticipating another crowded night (woohoo!), so be considerate of fellow attendees. Share the pathway and help create a harmonious atmosphere for all.
General Parking: Find the various town and street parking available around Coronation Park on the Parking Map. Please avoid the vendors’ parking lots so they may continue to conduct their business, while you enjoy the Glow!!

Have Fun and Enjoy the Glow: Take photos, videos and stop to admire all the pumpkins carved by our incredible community!
Thank you for being part of our Grimsby Glows Pumpkin Parade. Your cooperation ensures a memorable and enjoyable experience for all. We can't wait to see everyone!

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

A RESCHEDULED presentation hosted by the Upper Ottawa Valley Parish Nursing Initiative, at Wesley United Church, Pembroke, with guest speaker physiotherapist Dr Someshan Moodley explaining and answering questions about arthritis. All are welcome to this free event

Northumberland Chorus, Sweet Adelines invites you to a magical afternoon of tea & goodies, raffles, silent auctions, 50/50 draws and a superb Christmas Harmony Tea and Show, including our special Christmas Chorus guest singers, and the Ganaraska Chordsmen. It will be an afternoon that will send you away with a touch of Christmas in your hearts and smiles on your faces!

Location: Grace Christian Reformed Church, 440 King St. E., Cobourg (lots of parking)

Doors open at 1:45 pm

Tickets: $25 (call Lori 905-259-4982 for advance tickets) or purchase at the door

Info: https://northumberland-chorus.com e) northumberlandchorus1@gmail.com

Gardeners of Burlington presents guest speakerCatherine McGill: “When the Ground gets Lower: aging and gardening”. Please come and join a friendly group of amateur gardeners interested in learning more about all aspects of gardening.

This talk will focus on the problems of physically aging as a gardener- something all gardeners can relate to; however, the discussion will be valuable and applicable to gardeners of all ages. Based on personal experience of over 30 years, Catherine will focus on gardening tips and tricks for seniors, how to work safer, getting the garden to work better for you, and tools that will help you to work more effectively.

Catherine McGill, after a two decade-long career as a professional Chef, Blacksmith, Horse Trainer, and Riding Instructor, but her passion for gardening led her to create her own garden maintenance company. With over forty years in the business, she is a highly experienced gardener with many senior clients.  Her horticultural knowledge extends to being a Horticultural and Design judge.  Catherine is also very active as a volunteer in the field of gardening having been the OHA Director of District 6 and was a Board member Representative for the OHA Southwest region.   She continues to volunteer as an administrator on gardening Facebook pages, for GardenOntario, District 6 and the Haldimand Horticultural Society.  Her motto in life is:  if you can’t see the humour in what you are doing,  then why are you doing it?