EVENTS
June 5-August 29
KGHistory for Kids
The Museum of Health Care presents KGHistory for Kids! Suitable for ages 6-12, this 30-minute outdoor memory and mapping activity is a fun way for children to learn about the exciting history of Kingston General Hospital. This eye-opening scavenger hunt includes revelations of plagues, politicians, prisoners, doctors, new immigrants, a nobleman and nurses, and spans nearly 100 years! Combining education, entertainment and exercise, the activity takes place mostly outside, on the picturesque grounds of KGH. The activity begins at the Museum of Health Care in the Ann Baillie Building at 32 George Street. Please make reservations by email at tour@kgh.kari.net or call 613 548-2419. Tickets are $5 per family.
June 17-July 31
THOUSAND ISLANDS PLAYHOUSE SHOWING "BLOOD BROTHERS"
Blood Brothers will be playing at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in the Springer Theatre from Thursday, June 17 to Saturday, July 31 with start times of 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. The musical has a contemporary nature vs. nurture plot, revolving around fraternal twins who are separated at birth. The twins’ different backgrounds take them to opposite ends of the social spectrum, one becoming an Oxbridge-graduated councilor and the other unemployed and imprisoned. Both fall for the same girl, with tragic circumstances. Tickets are available online, at the theatre box office, or by phone at 613-382-7020. Tickets are also available at the Grand Theatre Box Office.
June 19-September 4
MUSIC IN THE PARK
98.3 FLY FM joins Downtown Kingston to present another exceptional year of Music in the Park. Lunch hour concerts at Confederation Park on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:30! Come on out and enjoy great music for free.
July 22 - Boru's Harp
July 24 - Jenica Rayne & the Rayne Makers
July 27 - Hard Pushin' Poppa
July 29 - National Band Navel Reserve
July 31 - Roger James
August 3 - Kyra & Tully
August 5 - Bob Robertson Trio
August 10 - Geoff Hinch (Boogie & Blues Combo)
August 12 - Trevor Walsh
August 14 - Cherry Chapstick
August 17 - Micheal George
August 19 - Mary Joe & the Retros
August 21 - The Torres Project
August 24 - Kevin Head
August 31 - Soft Winds
September 2 - KS Brass Quintent
September 4 - The Reasons
June 24-September 2
MOVIES IN THE SQUARE
Free movies in Springer Market Square! Every Thursday evening at dusk a classic movie comes to life on the big screen in downtown Kingston. Bring your lawn chair and watch a free movie under the stars.
This summers line up includes:
July 22 - The Natural
July 29 - Annie
August 5 - Arthur
August 12 - Some Like it Hot
August 19 - Finding Nemo
August 26 - Pirates of the Carribean
September 2 - The Princess and the Frog
July 31
6TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR THE FONZ TOURNAMENT
Support the Gananoque & District Humane Society while having fun.Marking its 6th year this tournament is returning to the original course, the Gananoque Golf & Country Club on Saturday, July 31.The event is open to anyone. The cost is $40/person and this includes 9 holes of golf, a steak dinner, souvenir and donation to the Gananoque Humane Society, a no kill facility.To register your team of two, contact Lori & Jamie Higgs at (613) 382-7509 or e-mail fonzandlorihiggs@gmail.com.
August 3-6
SUMMER ARTS CAMP
A Summer Arts Camp will take place Tuesday, August 3 to Friday, August 6 at the Sydenham Street United Church. Children (8-11) and youth (12-16) will experience West-African drumming and dancing with internationally recognized percussionist and educator Kathy Armstrong. Other activities and professional facilitators will include singing (Andy Rush, Jennifer Moir, Marie Anderson), art-making (Alice VanderVennen) and generally having fun. Please contact Marie Anderson m.annendale@gmail.com or Sydenham Street United Church, 613.546.9616 or Sydenham@kos.net for more information.
August 6-8
SHEEP DOG TRIALS
Mark your calendar for Friday, August 6, Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8 and join us for the Kingston Sheep Dog Trials at Grass Creek Park (on Highway 2 between Kingston and Gananoque). The trials run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.Over 100 of North America's top trial competitors will participate in the Kingston Sheep Dog Trial, the third largest trial in North America. Admission is $10 a day or $25 for a three day pass. Kids ten and under are free. There's plenty of free on-site parking for those who are driving. Trials' food vendors offer BBQ, baked goods, kettle corn and cotton candy will also be onsite.Visitors can also look forward to a variety of interactive side attractions, along with our popular craft and artisans fair, ongoing sheep shearing demonstrations, spinning and craft demonstrations, a Sheep to Shawl competition, dog training seminars, a children's play area, pony rides, a petting zoo and so much more, this festival is one that you won't want to miss.
August 14
4TH ANNUAL KINGSTON AMAZING CHALLENGE
If you like trying new things, like tv reality shows such as Survivor and the Amazing Race, you won't want to miss this event. Teams of four will race through the City of Kingston being challenged physically and mentally over the course of four hours. You might even be the top team. The event takes place SATURDAY, AUGUST 14th. This event is limited to 20 teams, so don't get left behind and sign up TODAY. More information on the event, including team registration form and participant pledge sheet can be found on our website at www.bigbrothersbigsisterskingston.com. Team registration is $200, also collectable in pledges.
September 11
KINGSTON WOMEN'S EXPO
Join us for the 2nd Annual Kingston Women's Expo! Let’s seize this opportunity to gather all the women you know - mothers, sisters, cousins, friends, neighbours - and enjoy a fun filled day of entertainment, shopping opportunities, interactive demonstrations, exhibits, samplings, decorating, beauty, health, and fitness! Date/Time: September 11, 2010, 10:00am - 4:30pm, Location: Centre 70 Arena, 100 Days Rd, Kingston, Cost: $4.00 or $3.00 with a donation to the Food Bank. All proceeds from this event will go to Breast Cancer Action Kingston.
September 16
GILDA'S CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT AT WESTBROOK GOLF CLUB
Gilda’s Club is a place where men, women, teens and children with cancer-along with family and friends-can join others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care. The Gilda’s club philosophy is that a diagnosis of cancer affects the whole family and that no one should have to face cancer alone. Cost is $75.00 per person and there is a BBQ lunch available, on course food and beverage cart available all day. For more information please contact Anita @ 613-876-4653 or anita@wgc@gmail.com. Completed forms may be faxed to 613-389-5935 or dropped off at Westbrook Golf Club. Register before August 1st and be placed in a draw for an early bird prize!
September 19
30TH ANNIVERSARY TERRY FOX FUN
When Terry Fox recognized that he would not be able to complete his Marathon of Hope for cancer research in 1980,he bequeathed his mission to his fellow Canadians and The Terry Fox Run began. On Sunday, September 19th gather your friends and family, lace on your shoes and fundraise for cancer research.
September 22-26
KINGSTON WRITERSFEST
Kingston WritersFest will be held on Wednesday, September 22 to Sunday, September 26 at the Holiday Inn, Kingston Waterfront with an all-new stellar lineup of today's prize-winning authors and the exciting new voices of tomorrow. Check Authors often to find out who is coming, and get the inside story on the writing life in our Author of the Week profiles.
September 26
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE WALK
The annual Give the Gift of Life Walk hosted by the Kidney Foundation of Canada will be held on Sunday, September 26 at the Focus Personal Fitness Studio in Kingston. This is a pledge based walk focused on raising awareness about kidney health and organ donation. Walkers are encouraged to raise a minimum of $50 in pledges to receive a Walk t-shirt. Please visit www.kidney.ca/ontariowalk for updates and to register online.
September 26
WINNERS WALK OF HOPE
The Winners Walk of Hope to overcome ovarian cancer will take place on Sunday, September 26 at the Lemoine Point Conservation Area, participants are asked to please enter through the 1440 Coverdale Drive entrance. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk start time is 10 a.m. |
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