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Radio Adoptions for the Adopt-a-child program take place until Fri Oct 24th with pick up in November. Call CJBQ, Mix97 and Rock107 @ 969-5555.

The Belleville Theatre Guild presents “Ten Times Table” until Sat Oct 18th in the Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle St. in Belleville. For tickets and more info call 967-1442 or visit www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca

The Quinte West Professional Firefighters Association 17th annual "Coats for Kids" program is accepting donations of new and clean used coats, mitts, touques and scarves. They can be dropped off at Fire Station #1, 165 Front street in Trenton until Thur Oct 31st. If you have any questions call 392-6557.

Wed Oct 15/08

Prince Edward Community Care is holding a Seniors' Dinner in Picton at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 78, on Wed Oct 15th at 12noon. The meal is catered by The Wooden Spoon. Come and join in for Country & Western singing with The Opoka's. This dinner is an opportunity meet with new and old friends and neighbours to enjoy a nutritious hot meal. Attendance is by reservation only. The cost is $7.50. Call 613-476-7493 to reserve

The Belleville Public Library Brown Bag Lunch on Wed Oct 15th at 12noon presents the library CEO, Board Members and Friends in a lively discussion about your library, October is Ontario Library Month. For further info call 613-968-6731 x 2240 or visit www.bellevillelibrary.com

The Quinte Cat Club is holding monthly meetings at Loyalist College in the Pioneer Building room 40. The meetings are the 3rd Wed of every month until June from 6pm until 9 pm. New members are always welcome. Plans are underway for the annual cat show for June 2009. The first meeting is Wed Oct 15th. For more info call Leslie Chapman 613-392-8282 or email dalpee@cogeco.ca, Marilyn Dowie 613-962-9885 or Joanne Lynch 613-966-8314.

The Trenton and District Business and Professional Women's Club will meet at the Holiday Inn, Wed Oct 15th with networking at 6pm and dinner at 6:30pm. Call Janice for reservations at 613-475-2645.

The Hastings Federation of Agriculture is hosting an information night on Wed Oct 15th at 7:30p in Ivanhoe at 11379 Highway 62. The topic is "On-Road Operation of Farm Machinery and the Highway Traffic Act." Speakers will include Bill Cann of MTO and Peter Jeffery of OFA. Police representatives from the various police services in Hastings County will also be in attendance. For more info call 613-391- 5351 or secretary.hfa@sympatico.ca. Everyone is welcome.

Thu Oct 16/08

There’s a rummage sale at Grace United Church in Trenton, 85 Dundas street east, Thurs Oct 16th from 9am to 2pm. Something for everyone.

Fri Oct 17/08

The Spookville Halloween fun house is open Fri Oct 17th and Sat Oct 18th (also the 24th) from 7p to 10p (& 31st from 9p til 12midnight) at 254 River St. in Tweed. Admission is $5 a person. For more info call Darren at 613-394-3265.

The Wellington Elks Steak Barbecue Dinner is Fri Oct 17th @ the Allisonville Hall from 5p to 7:30pm. Tickets are $12 each. Everyone is welcome

The Stirling Festival Theatre presents Jimmy The Janitor on Fri Oct 17th. Jimmy returns from P.E.I. with a new comedy show sure to please everyone. For info call the box office @ 395-2100 or 1-877-312-1162 or visit www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com

Come to the Laugh Out Loud stand up comedy show Fri Oct 17th and Sat Oct 18th from 7p to 9p “@ Maranatha. This fun filled night features 100% clean comedy with comedians David Ferrell and Jim Tice. Tickets are $20 and are available at New Vision Bookstore in the Reids Dairy Plaza. See www.LaughOutLoud.qyfc.com for more info.

There’s a benefit dance Fri Oct 17th at the Banquet Centre in Belleville @ 8p and fundraising events throughout the evening. Costumes would be fun, but not mandatory. Tickets at the door $5.00 per person and everyone is welcome.

The Belleville Bulls are in Kitchener to play the Rangers Fri Oct 17th @ 7:30p. Catch all the action on 800 CJBQ

Sat Oct 18/08

Wellington’s Annual Pumpkinfest is Sat Oct 18th starting at 8a with a pancake breakfast, parade @ 10:30a, kids games, bake sales, pie contest, carving contest, guess the weight of the pumpkin contest, book sale, crafters show & sale, horse-drawn rides, exhibits, balloon twisting & face tattooing, food booths, road hockey with the Dukes, antique vehicle display, weigh in and weigh off of giant pumpkins, music, awards ceremony, corn maze and a lot more fun for everyone.

The Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides is Sat Oct 18th in Wellington with registration at 9a at the Legion Hall and the walk as part of the Pumkinfest parade You can register or donate on-line at www.purinawalkfordogguides.com or for more info call Janet at 613-961-0990.

Oktoberfest is at the Batawa Community Centre Sat Oct 18th from 8pm to 1am. Tickets are $10 a person with proceeds going to the Frankford Splash Pad Fundraising Project. Tickets available from all City of Quinte West Municipal Offices and Frankford Home Hardware. Call Joanne for more info at 398-0446.

Harry Potter at your Belleville Public Library Sat Oct 18th @ 10:30a, come play Potter-Pardy, its like Jeopardy only you need to know about Harry Potter. Compete in a word search competition-HOW MANY HARRY'S? Win prizes and take home some Harry Potter memorabilia!

Belleville Chapter #55 order of the Eastern Star is hosting an Old Fashioned Country Market and Luncheon Sat Oct 18th from 10a to 3p at the Masonic Temple Hall on Foster Ave in Belleville. There’s home baking, crafts, grocery basket and much more. Admission is $6. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds to Habitat for Humanity.

Slugfest for SIDS is a Charity slo-pitch tournament on Sat Oct 18th and Sun Oct 19th

There’s public skating in Belleville Sat Oct 18th from 8p to 10p at the Dick Ellis Rink. The cost is $2.50

The Belleville Bulls play host to the Windsor Spitfires in the Yardmen Arena @ the Quinte Sports Centre Sat Oct 18th @ 7:15p. Catch all the action on 800 CJBQ or listen live at www.cjbq.com.

The 10th Gilead Community Craft Show is Sat Oct 18th from 9a to 4p @ 420 Bronk Rd., off Harmony Rd East, Corbyville. Lunch is available with proceeds going to the Adopt-A-Child

The Stirling Festival Theatre presents “I Pick Therefore I Jam” starring Wendell Ferguson and his band The Smoking Section Sat Oct 18th. Imagine Chet Atkins and Roy Clark combined, that's Wendell! A mix of comedy and music, you'll hear everything from country to bluegrass, novelty songs to ballads. For info call the box office at 395-2100 or 1-877-312-1162 or visit www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com

The Tweed Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star is hosting a casserole luncheon on Sat Oct 18th at St. James Anglican Church Hall in Tweed from 11:30a to 1:30p. Tickets are available at the door for $8. Everyone welcome!

Grace Bible Chapel in Stirling is holding a “Keep The Faith” fundraising concert Sat Oct 18th at 7pm. Tickets are available from Stirling Home Hardware and Hearts to God Books and Gifts in Stirling. Tickets are also available at the door. Refreshments will follow. Proceeds to the Youth Missions. Keep The Faith will play their wide variety of songs, including the hugely popular country song 'Hold Me Together (While I Fall Apart)

There’s a household hazardous waste collection day on Sat Oct 18th from 9am to 2pm at the Trenton Public Works Yard, 30 Pelham street. Call 394-6266 for more details.

The Quinte OGS Branch meeting is Sat Oct 18th at 1p in the Quinte West City Hall Library at 7 Creswell Drive in Trenton with guest speaker Doug Knutson of Windswept Productions talking about "Damned Rascal" the Story of Captain John Walden Meyers. For more info cal 613 392-7765

Sun Oct 19/08

There’s a Gospel Music Night @ Westminster United Church, 1199 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road Belleville Sun Oct 19th @ 7p, featuring John Wayne and Friends, the Moira River Ramblers, Westminster Choir, Rev. Tom Walton on Guitar & Vocal, John DeVries, Organ & Accordion & Wayne Hall on Guitar & Mandolin. Free will offering. For more info call Wayne Hall 392-1975 or Marie, Church Office 968-4304

An Appreciation Day for Father William McGee, former teacher at St. Michael’s High School and Nicholson Catholic College is Sun Oct 19th from 1p to 4p at Matt & Joe’s at 366 North Front St. For more info call Val Lentini at 962-2313 or Anne Bunnett at 962-8231 or log on to www.fathermcgeeday.myevent.com

Help Support Gleaners Food Bank Annual Food Drive Sun Oct 19th beginning at noon from Market Square in Belleville. Come out and join the fun and help assist the many Quinte families, students, and senior’s struggle on fixed incomes & the increased cost of living. You can assist the food drive in many ways. Place a non-perishable food item on your doorstep by Noon, “Be Your Neighbourhood Steward” Canvass Door-To-Door (300 Volunteers Needed), Sort and Pack Food Items. If your donation is NOT picked up please take it to your local grocery store. The following items are needed: Tuna, Peanut Butter, Dry Pasta, Beans, Mac & Cheese, Pasta Sauce, Soup, Vegetables, Juice & Formula. Please contact Gleaners Food Bank at 613-962-9043 www.gleanersfoodbank.ca

There’s public skating in Belleville Sun Oct 19th from 1:15p to 3p at the Wally Dever Arena. Admission is $2.50 each

The Oeno Gallery at 316 Old Orchard Road in Carrying Place, Prince Edward County is open from 11a to 5p. Enjoy the art and Jazz concert Sun Oct 19th from 3 p to 5pm with the artists speaking at 5:15pm. The event is free. Call
613-394-2216 for more info or visit our website for details at www.oenogallery.com

The next meeting of the Trenton and District Old Time Fiddlers is Sun Oct 19th from 1-5pm at the Trenton legion, upstairs. The cost is $2 for members and $3 for non-members.

The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Quinte Region Branch walking tour of Shannonville & Tyendinaaga is Sun Oct 19th starting at 2p at the former Holy Trinity Church, just of York Rd. and Hwy #2 in Shannonville at 104 Young St. For more info call David Bentley at 968-7605.

Come for a scenic 25km or 50km bike rally to help raise money for two million Canadians who are living with diabetes. The ride is Sun Oct 19th @ 9a. Call the Canadian Diabetes office for more info at 613-962-6520.

There’s a fundraiser for the Kingston Cancer Centre featuring live bands, a pasta lunch, 50/50 draw and a silent auction on Sun Oct 19th @ the Napanee Lions Hall from 12noon til 4p. Tickets are $10 a person or $15 a couple at the door. The Live bands are the Bluegrass bandits and MoJo Shooters, there’s tarot card reader on site! The silent auction includes an inflatable windsurfer, hunting knife, binoculars, two way radios and more including raffles & door prizes. Everyone is welcome.

Mon Oct 20/08

The Willing Workers for Quinte Christian High School are holding a fundraising bazaar at Quinte Mall Mon Oct 20th to Sat Oct 25th featuring knitted, sewn and crocheted items along with plants, home baking, crafts and preserves.

A dinner meeting of the Belleville Business & Professional Women's club will be held on Mon Oct 20th at the Montrose Inn, Hwy #2, West, Belleville at 6p. Guest speaker, Petra Hall, will discuss her recent exhibit at the Belleville Public Library on "Celebrating Elders", and about her work with women in Africa. For tickets and info call Anita @ 613-969-0112.

The Belleville Lay School Of Theology, 2008 programs of study & enrichment take place Monday evenings from 7:30p til 9:30p, Oct 20th to Nov 17th at St. Matthew's United Church, Belleville (Dunbar & Holloway Sts.). Cost is $35. For more info call 962-1763.

The monthly meeting of the Hastings Manor Auxiliary Volunteer Program is Mon Oct 20th at 12:45p in the Volunteer Education Centre on the main floor of Hastings Manor. A tea celebrating residents' October birthdays & wedding anniversaries will be held in the multi-purpose room on the main floor at 2:15p. Visitors and new members welcome.

Tue Oct 21/08

All retired women teachers are invited to the RWTO Fall Luncheon Tue Oct 21st at the Ramada Inn in Belleville, at 11a Following lunch, you can enjoy the music of WestBen.

Wed Oct 22/08

The Belleville Bulls play host to the Kingston Frontenacs in the Yardmen Arena @ the Quinte Sports Centre Wed Oct 22nd @ 7:15p. Catch all the action on 800 CJBQ or listen online at www.cjbq.com.

There’s a Child Car Seat Clinic Wed Oct 22nd from 2p til 5p in the Petro Canada Parking Lot on Durham Street South in Madoc. Free inspections and installations. Sponsored by, the Gateway Community Health Centre in Tweed and Ontario Provincial Police, Central Hastings

The Belleville Public Library Brown Bag Lunch on Wed Oct 22nd at 12noon presents members of the Belleville Art Association as they Celebrate 50 Years of Success! For further information, call 613-968-6731 x 2240 or visit www.bellevillelibrary.com

Quinte Film Alternative Presents “Fugitive Pieces” rated 14A, Wed Oct 22nd with screening at 2p and 7:30p in The Empire Theatre, 321 Front Street, Belleville Tickets in advance at The Empire Box Office 969-0099 or at the door, $10, Matinee $8. QFA Infoline: 613-391-4310 www.quintefilmalternative.ca

The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association is holding a Seniors' Dinner in Demorestville at the Friendship United Church Hall, on Wed Oct 22nd at 12noon. The meal is catered by The Wooden Spoon. The guest speaker will be Michael Branscombe from Prince Edward County Fire Department to speak about Fire Prevention. The cost is $7.50. Attendance is by reservation only. Call 613-476-7493 to reserve

The Belleville Public Library’s Teen Coffee House is Wed Oct 22nd at 6p and is a movie night. If you wear a costume you could win a prize for the best one. Come on out, meet new people and eat lots of popcorn!

The Belleville Public Library & John M. Parrot Art Gallery presents Vicki Delany author of “In The Shadow Of The Glacier” Wed Oct 22nd at 6pm. For additional details about this event please contact Joel Nash at the Belleville Public Library & John M. Parrott Art Gallery. 613-968-6731 ext. 2235.

The Stirling Festival Theatre presents Fiddle 'N' Show starring Darren Walters on Wed Oct 22nd. Award-winning fiddler Darren Walters leads a musical journey through Celtic, Western Swing, Show Tunes and Old Time Fiddle. For info call the box office @395-2100 or 1-877-312-1162 or visit www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com

The Belleville & District Girls Minor Hockey Association Executive are having a Bearcat Appreciation/Fundraiser night with the Belleville Bulls on Wed Oct 22nd when the Bulls face the Kingston Frontenacs. Tickets are $9.50 for children and student/adult tickets are $12.50. If the Bearcats sell over 200 tickets, the Bulls will give them $2 from every child ticket and $5 from every student/adult ticket. The Bearcats are sitting at 175 sold and need to make the 200 mark! Call Scott Dickson, Belleville Bulls 613-966-8338 Ext.3895 or Brian Christopher, Bearcat Hockey Fundraising 613-967-0761 to order tickets.

Emmanuel United Church @ 458 Ashley St., Foxboro is hosting a Turkey Dinner Wed Oct 22nd with continuous sittings from 4:30p to 7p with take-out available. Tickets are $12 each; $4 for age 5 to 12; & pre-schoolers free. Advance tickets advised. Call Bev at 969-1312, Carol at 969- 1482, or Cheryl at 395 0914.

Thu Oct 23/08

Glacier Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Women's League annual Craft and Bake sale is on Thur Oct 23rd at Quinte Mall near the Bulk Barn. Lots of handmade crafts, and home baking, preserves and fudge.

A 55-Alive course will be held in Thur Oct 23rd in Picton sponsored by Prince Edward Community Care, and will run from 9:30am to 3:30 pm. This is a driver retraining program developed by the Canada Safety Council and designed specifically to help older drivers improve their driving skills. The cost is $30 a person, which includes workbook, refreshments and a light lunch. Call 613-476-7493 for more info or visit www.communitycareforseniors.org

Fri Oct 24/08

The Annual Haunts & Howls at the 'Freak' Centre is Fri Oct 24th & Sat Oct 25th from 6p to 9p at the Frink Centre at 381 Thrasher Road.

The Spookville Halloween fun house is open Fri Oct 24th and from 7p to 10p (& 31st from 9p til 12midnight) at 254 River St. in Tweed. Admission is $5 a person. For more info call Darren at 613-394-3265

Club 39 dance at the Fish & Game Club Hall is Fri Oct 24th from 8 pm to midnight. Dance to the Starliters Orchestra. Lunch will be served. Singles & couples welcome. Members $8. Non-members $10. For more info call 392-9631 or 966-6596.

The Quinte Adult Day School gala event is Fri Oct 24th from 6p to 9p with over 12 Quinte area artists participating. Admission is free with complimentary wine and canapés' served and a silent auction that will span the evening giving the guests the opportunity to bid on many items from restaurant gift certificates, to Prince Edward County wine as well as custom made jewellery. For your complimentary tickets, please call Jeanette at 613-965-6770 or just show up at The Quinte Adult Day School at 32 East Bridge Street next door to the Quinte Arts Council.

The UCW's Annual Rummage and Indoor Yard Sale @ King Street United Church @ 100 King Street in Trenton is Fri Oct 24th from 9a to 2p and Sat Oct 25th from 9am till 11:30a. Something for everyone.

St. Matthew's United Church Roast Turkey dinner is Fri Oct 24th from 5p to 7p. Tickets available from the church office, 25 Holloway Street, Belleville 967-1511, Adults $12 Kids 12 & under $6

The Belleville Bulls are in Sault Ste. Marie to play the Greyhounds Fri Oct 24th @ 7:30p. Catch all the action on 800 CJBQ or listen live at www.cjbq.com.

The Grocery Foundation’s “Toonies for Tummies” fundraiser helps children who are disadvantaged either physically or economically with the Breakfast for Literacy program. “Toonies for Tummies” is on now in Grocery Stores across Ontario including the Quinte area where shoppers are asked to drop a toonie in a box as they check out (Oct 24th to Nov 5th)

Sat Oct 25/08

The Quinte West Fire Department and Special Olympics Trenton invite you to join them for their fire truck pull fundraiser! Put together a team of 10 people ($10 registration a person) and join them on Sat Oct 25th at 2 pm at Smylie's Your Independent Grocer in Trenton. Funds go toward Special Olympics Trenton & Coats For Kids. For more info call Debbie at 827-4189 or Denise at 391-9427.

Quinte West Day Care & After School Programs are hosting a bus trip to the Samko Toy Warehouse & Dixie Outlet Mall on Sat Oct 25th. Bus leaves the County of Hastings Ontario Works building (228 Church St., Belleville) at 7a and returns between 8p & 9p. The cost is $30 a person. Call 962-6164 or 392-9168 for more info.

The Amazing Pace, Hallowe'en Edition for The Lung Association is Sat Oct 25th from Market Square behind City Hall. Teams register between 8:30a and 9:30a then opening remarks, rules, trivia challenge and the launch starts at 9:30a Cost to register is $25/person and each teammate is required to raise a minimum of $100 in pledges/donations or $400 for the team. You can register on-line at www.theamazingpace.ca or call Jennifer at The Lung Association office at (613) 969-0323.

The Hastings County Cattlemen's Association beef dinner and dance is Sat Oct 25th in the Stirling Lions Hall. Dinner starts @ 6:30 p.m. Music by Guy Holloway and the Lonesome Road Band, guest appearance Grant Ketcheson, local comedian Tickets are $25 a person. For more info call 613-969-3441

The Friends of the Quinte West Public Library monthly book sale is Sat Oct 25th from 9am to 1pm. A variety of books are for sale at the Municipal Building, 22 Trent street north in Frankford. Call 392-3131 for more details.

“It’s All About You” is presented by ABC.Calm Breast Cancer Support Group in Prince Edward County. This is a conference for all women facing the challenge of Breast Cancer featuring Laurel Hoard, Registered Dietician Tips for Healthy Eating and Mary Hart, Registered Physiotherapist, Certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Lymphedema after Breast Cancer. The conference is Sat Oct 25th from 10am to 3pm at Picton United Church, Centennial Hall at 6 Chapel St., Picton Registration fee: $5 and lunch will be included. For more info call Anne @ 613-476-7744.

There’s public skating in Belleville Sat Oct 25th from 8p to 10p at the Dick Ellis Rink. The cost is $2.50

The Belleville Bulls are in Sudbury to play the Wolves Sat Oct 25th @ 7p. Catch all the action on 800 CJBQ or listen live at www.cjbq.com.

Trenton Seniors Club 105 @ 61 Bay St. Fall Tea and sale is Sat Oct 25th from 1-4pm. Admission is $2, craft sale, bake table, woodcrafts and more.

The First Annual Fur ball is Sat Oct 25th at the Belleville Yacht Club. This is a black tie event and tickets are $50 which includes dinner, wine, door prizes and a charitable receipt. Call Kimberly for more details at 966-3352.

Castleton United Church Roast Pork Dinner is Sat Oct 25th from 5p to 7:30 pm. Adults $15, Child $6 and 5 & under are free. Entertainment by John Day, Cheryl Casselman, Ernie Stoneman & Friends. For Tickets: call 905-344-7601 or 905-344-5084 or the Church Office 905-349-2736

The Kerosene Lamp Concert Series Fall 2008 Premiere of 1918 Child Soldier from Hillier based on the life of Robert Clarence Thompson from author and composer Suzanne Pasternak is at the Black River Chapel Sat Oct 25th @ 8p &
Sun Oct 26th @ 2p & 7p. Tickets are $20 available at Hicks General Store in Milford and Books and Company in Picton. For more info contact: Suzanne Pasternak at 613-476-6143.

The IANA theatre company presents a staged reading of the new play "Missing in Action" by Joel MacMeekin, on Sat Oct 25th at 2:30pm at the Belleville Public Library. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. Visit www.ianatheatre.com for more info.

Fall Bazaar @ Christ Church in Campbellford at the corner of Kent and Church Streets Sat Oct 25th from 1:30p to 4pm Tea, Sandwiches, Squares $4. Bake Table, Treasure Table, Sewing Table. For more info call Anne Marie Powney @ (705) 653-2263

There’s a Snowflake Tea & Bazaar at Holy Trinity Hall, 60 North Trent St., Frankford on Sat Oct 25th from 1p to 3p. Baking, crafts, knits, plants, door prize, tea, coffee & desserts. $3 per person.

Sun Oct 26/08 The Knights of Columbus hall monthly pancake breakfast is Sun Oct 26th from 9am to 12:30pm at 57 Stella Cres. in Trenton. The cost is $6 adults and $3 for kids 12 and under.
Mon Oct 27/08

Registration for the Christmas Sharing Program Belleville is Mon Oct 27th to Fri Nov 28th 10a to 4p weekdays only @ the Christmas Sharing office on the 2nd floor of Century Palace in downtown Belleville. For more info call 969-1020.

The Prince Edward Community Care office will be closed Mon Oct 27th for staff training. Meals on Wheels will be delivered as usual on this day.

Tue Oct 28/08

The Campbellford Lions Club presents "The Haunted Red Barn" Tue Oct 28th, Wed Oct 29th and Fri Oct 31st from 6p to 9p. Admission $3. NEW this year on Tue Oct 28th from 6p to 7p is "Kiddies Hour", for kids 8 & Under (lights are up brighter & just a haunted walk, no scaring)at the Red Barn, Campbellford Fairgrounds. For more info contact Ray Weeks (705)778-7838

Wed Oct 29/08

Prince Edward Community Care is holding a Seniors' Dinner Milford at the Milford Town Hall, on Wed Oct 29th at 12noon. The meal is catered by The Wooden Spoon. The guest speaker will be Petra M.K. Cooper from Fifth Town Artisan Cheese to speak about cheese making. This dinner is a great opportunity to get out and meet with your friends and neighbours and have a nutritious hot meal. Attendance is by reservation only. The cost is $7.50. Call 613-476-7493 to reserve

The Belleville Public Library’s Brown Bag Lunch on Wed Oct 29th will be “Hauntingly Memorable” when John Boyd from Shadowicc Metaphysical Boutique, explains wicca, witchcraft and psychic powers from Belleville’s resident “Spirit Walk” guide. John’s unique presentation will begin at 12 noon in Gallery 1. Admission is free and coffee and tea is available. For further info call 613-968-6731 x 2240 or visit www.bellevillelibrary.com

The Belleville Bulls play host to the Peterboro Petes in the Yardmen Arena @ the Quinte Sports Centre Wed Oct 29th @ 7:15p. Catch all the action on 800 CJBQ or listen live at www.cjbq.com.

Fri Oct 31/08

Quinte West’s Annual Boo Fest Halloween party in Fri Oct 31st in Centennial Park

The Spookville Halloween fun house is open Fri Oct 31st from 9p til 12midnight at 254 River St. in Tweed. Admission is $5 a person. For more info call Darren at 613-394-3265

The Prince Edward County Arts Council presents “The Maker's Hand”, a prestigious show and sale of works featuring Eastern Ontario's finest artisans Fri Oct 31st, Sat Nov 1st and Sun Nov 2nd at the Picton Fairgrounds from 10a to 5p each day. For more info visit www.pecartscouncil.org or www.themakershand.com

There’s a Halloween Lunch at St. Georges Anglican church in Hastings on Fri Oct 31st from 11:30a to 1:30p. Adults $8. For info call 705-696-2451.

 

ONGOING EVENTS

Radio Adoptions for the Adopt-a-child program take place Wed Oct 1st to Fri Oct 24th with pick up in November. Call CJBQ, Mix97and Rock107 @ 969-5555.

The Quinte West Professional Firefighters Association 17th Annual "Coats for Kids" program is accepting donations of new and clean used coats, mitts, touques and scarves. They can be dropped off at Fire Station #1,165 Front street in Trenton until Thur Oct 30th. For more info call 392-6557.

The Grocery Foundation’s “Toonies for Tummies” fundraiser helps children who are disadvantaged either physically or economically with the Breakfast for Literacy program. “Toonies for Tummies” is on now in Grocery Stores across Ontario including the Quinte area where shoppers are asked to drop a toonie in a box as they check out (Oct 24th to Nov 5th)

The Quinte West Fire Department and Special Olympics Trenton invite you to join them for their fire truck pull fundraiser! Put together a team of 10 people ($10 registration a person) and join them on Sat Oct 25th at 2 pm at Smylie's Your Independent Grocer in Trenton. Funds go toward Special Olympics Trenton & Coats For Kids. For more info call Debbie at 827-4189 or Denise at 391-9427.

Student in the Brighton area who belong to a Scout or Guide group or a Cadet are invited to participate in the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day poster essay and poem contest. The deadline is Nov 14th. The contest is open to students from grades 1 to 12. If interested contact Astrida Jenkinson-Chalmers, Youth Education Chairman at the Brighton Legion Branch 100. Call 613-475-1044.

Fort Henry in Kingston is transformed into a Haunted Scary tour or the Fort, dating back 141 years. Gates are open Tue to Sat 6p to 10p until Nov 15th and admission is $7 a person or for groups of 15 or more $5 each. For more info log on to http://www.parks.on.ca/fort/fright/shop.htm

The Quinte Humane Society is accepting all change in the Pennies for Pets Campaign and is hoping to collect Two Million Pennies. They will count it, roll it and even pick it up. You can also drop off your pennies and change at the shelter at 527 Avonlough Rd or call 968-4673

Something old, Something new, Something borrowed, Something to fight cancer! You had the wedding of your dreams! The flowers, the dress, the cake, and even the pictures were perfect. Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could find a home for your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses, or tiara? The Canadian Cancer Society is encouraging Brides and Bridesmaids to fight cancer by donating their dresses. If you would like to vow to make cancer history, donate your dress today! Call 962-0686 for more details!

Registration for the Christmas Sharing Program Belleville is Mon Oct 27th to Fri Nov 28th 10a to 4p weekdays only @ the Christmas Sharing office on the 2nd floor of Century Palace in downtown Belleville. For more info call 969-1020.

Think about the Peace of Mind you’ll have by preparing your Will and Power of Attorney. You can have a simple Will completed for $100 and a Power of Attorney for $50. Three Belleville lawyers and one from Brighton are participating and will take NEW CLIENTS ONLY. The total fee paid will go to The Lung Association, Hastings-Prince Edward. For further information call The Lung Association at 613-969-0323.

The Prince Edward County Arts Council presents “The Maker's Hand”, a prestigious show and sale of works featuring Eastern Ontario's finest artisans Fri Oct 31st, Sat Nov 1st and Sun Nov 2nd at the Picton Fairgrounds from 10a to 5p each day. For more info visit www.pecartscouncil.org

Trinity United Church Roslin is hosting a bus trip on Sat Nov 1st to see The Sound of Music at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Bus departs Belleville at 9am. Call 613-477-2759 for more info or for tickets.

The Quinte West Adopt A Child program will begin accepting registrations for assistance Nov 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th,10th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 26th, 27th Dec 1st, 3rd & 4th. Applicants may register at the Salvation Army Community & Family Services entrance from 2p to 3:30pm in Trenton. If you are interested in adopting a child or donating to the program, please call 392-1237 for more info

Belleville’s Edible Arrangements in Downtown Belleville is now donating $2 from each arrangement and 25cents from each Fruity or Fruit juice sold for the next year (June ‘09) to help support the programs and services of the local Lung Association. For more info call 613 969-0323

Family Space/The Ontario Early Years Centre at 301 MacDonald Avenue in Belleville playroom hours are Mondays and Tuesdays 9am to 12noon, Wednesdays 12noon to 7pm; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9am to 12noon. For more info call 613-966-9427 or check out www.familyspace.ca

Navy League Cadets are boys and girls between the ages of 9 to 13 and meet Tues from 6:10p to 8:30p at 23 Sillers Ave in Trenton. For more info call 613-392-0788

The Quinte Cat Club is holding monthly meetings at Loyalist College in the Pioneer Building room 40. The meetings are the 3rd Wed of every month until June from 6pm until 9 pm. New members are always welcome. Plans are underway for the annual cat show for June 2009. For more info call Leslie Chapman 613-392-8282 or email dalpee@cogeco.ca, Marilyn Dowie 613-962-9885 or Joanne Lynch 613-966-8314.

Prince Edward Community Care for Senior’s offers Wii Bowling for Senior’s. The virtual bowling lanes are located in the Activity Room of Community Care for Senior’s in The Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton. To join in the fun or for more info call 613-476-7493. http://www.communitycareforseniors.org/

Free Paint Giveaway is every Wednesday from 9a to 2p at the Hazardous Waste Depot at Belleville Public Works Yard, 75 Wallbridge Crescent. There is no charge. Open to everyone. Donations of non-perishable food items collected for the local food bank.

Eastminster United Church in Belleville offers a bi-monthly program for those who have experienced significant loss. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wed of each month from 5p to 6:30p. For more info call 613-969-5212.

Yoga classes at Grace United Church, 85 Dundas street east in Trenton with
Kim Adair are held each Thurs from 10a to 11a. The cost is $6.50 a lesson. Call Kim for more details at 392-9644.

St. Mark's Anglican Church in Bonarlaw would like everyone to come out for an evening of fun playing Euchre every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2 a person & all ladies attending are asked to please donate a food item each week for the light lunch that will be served.

VON senior fitness program is held every Thursday morning at 10a in the basement of the St. James Anglican Church in Tweed. This is not a drop in program. You must be screened and assessed prior to joining the class. For further info please call Shirley Blanchette at 1-888-279-4866.

The Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit invites you to Quinte Quitters, a monthly support group which meets the 3rd Thurs of each month from 6:30p to 7:30p at the Health Unit office in Belleville at 179 North Park St. For more info call 966-5513 x298.

Belleville West Playgroup at 375 Dundas Street West in Belleville is open. Parents and caregivers are invited to attend with their children birth to 6 years every Tue morning from 9:30a to 11:30a. This Family Space/Ontario Early Years Centre Outreach Program is free for participants. For more info call 966-9427.

Community Care for Central Hastings Healthy Active Living program is a 10 step exercise program developed by the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, for older seniors is at the Madoc Pentecostal Church at 32 Wellington St each Wed at 10a. On Monday’s in Marmora at 9:30a at Matthew Place then at 11a at Dr Parkin's building and in Stirling at 10a on Mon at 204 Church St. For more info call 613-473-9009 or 1-800-554-1564

Quinte West Community Policing holds a Child ID clinic every 3rd Tues of the month at the office in downtown Trenton from 5p to 7p. For more info call 392-0911

Parents and caregivers are invited to take a 'Morning Break' while their children enjoy a free playgroup, every Tues morning from 9:15a to 11:15a at Bridge Street Church in Belleville. For info call Audra at 961-7844.

Monthly Car Seat Clinic’s are held the 1st Tue of each month at the Belleville Police Service. If you wish to attend call the health unit baby tot line to book an appointment at 966-5513 x223.

The Writers’ Circle of Quinte West meets the 3rd Sat of each month (except July & Aug) in the Quinte West Public Library at 10a. For more info on the club call Robert at 394-3381 x3325.

The Kiwanis Club of Belleville meets every Tue at noon at the Banquet Centre at 1 Alhambra Square off Station St. For membership info call Ray at 966-4952

Belleville Diners' Club - Enjoy a meal every Tue at noon at Parkdale Community Centre. Reservations are required. The cost is $7 a person. Please call 969-0130.

Marmora Legion #237 hosts Bid Euchre each Monday at 1p and Bingo at 7p.

The Quinte Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7p in the family centre of Steel’s Funeral Home at 30 Moira St. West in Belleville. For more info call Don at 968-6271 or Ike at 969-6687.

Community Care for Central Hastings has Line Dancing Mon @ 7p @ Trinity United Church Madoc, Tue 10:30a @ Hungerford Hall Tweed, Wed 7p in the Marmora Town Hall, Thur 10:30a @ St. John's Anglican Church Madoc. Call Community Care 613-473-9009 or 1-800-554-1564 for more info

Deseronto Diners’ Club - A meal will be served on the 1st and 3rd Wed of every month in Deseronto at the Lion’s Hall.. The cost is $5. Call 396-6591.

Join the Thurlow Diners' Club for a delicious lunch at noon every 4th Wed of the month at the Gerry Masterson Thurlow Community Centre. The cost is $7 and reservations are required. Please call 969-0130.

Prince Edward Community Care for Senior’s sponsors a walking program which takes place Monday to Friday at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute in Picton and at CML Snider Elementary School in Wellington. Call The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association at 476-7493 for more info.

The Alzheimer Society of Belleville-Hastings-Quinte community outreach program is the 2nd Thur of each month at the Stirling Public Library, 43 Front Street West, Stirling from 2p to 4p. Call 962-0892 to register.

Meal on Wheels hot delivery is available Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the Central Hastings area. $6 for a home cooked meal delivered to your door. Call 613-473-9009 or 1-800-554-1564 for more info

Marmora Legion Branch #237 hosts Cards each Mon at 1p and each Tue at 7:30p, Bingo each Mon at 7p, and Darts each Fri at 7p.

Meals on Wheels volunteers will deliver a hot and nutritious noon meal right to your home. Meals are available up to four times a week, and most special diets can be accommodated. A selection of frozen entrées is also available. There is a fee for meals. For more info call Community Care for South Hastings at 969-0130 or 396-6591.

Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications from families interested in obtaining affordable housing in the Quinte area. For more info call 969-1415 or write to Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Hastings. Box 22077, Belleville. K8N 5V7

The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Treatment & Education Centre is open Mon, Wed and Fri from 10a to 4p. For more info call Jill at 968-8129.

Transportation volunteer drivers are available to provide long distance and local drives to medical appointments for eligible clients. There is a fee for this program. For more info please call Community Care for South Hastings at 969-0130 or 396-6591.

Prince Edward Community Care offers many programs including Home Help and Homemaking, Meals on Wheels, Home Maintenance, Foot Care Clinics, the Escorted Transportation program, Rural Route & Telephone Reassurance Programs, Friendly Visiting, and Help with Forms. For more info call Community Care at 476-7494.

You can donate used items to Prince Edward Community Care's Thrift Shop at 281 Main Street in Picton Tue to Sat from 10am to 4pm. Proceeds go towards helping seniors stay living longer at home. Call the Thrift Shop for more info at 476-1555.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters are needed! For more info in Belleville, Hastings & Prince Edward County, call 962-3666; in Quinte West call 394-3472 and in Centre Hastings call 473-0955

Prince Edward Community Care volunteer trainers teach seniors about computers. Small classes are in a fun, relaxed environment with only 5 learners at a time. Courses are designed to go at reasonable pace and are priced at $15 which includes a manual, tea/coffee and two hour sessions on two days. Sign up for any of the following courses: Using Your Digital Camera, Computer Basics, Word Processing, Internet, Email and How to Buy a Computer by calling Community Care at 613-476-7493.

Foundations of friendship and faith meet Fri evenings for music, games, open mic and much more at 21 Front St. in Trenton from 6:30pm to 11pm. For more info call 613- 919-3123.

Eligible seniors, and adults with a physical disability, can get help with laundry, meal preparation, light and heavy housekeeping and running errands. There is flexibility in regard to the number of hours and times a week a client can request a worker. There is an hourly charge and this program requires advance registration. Apply at the Prince Edward Community Care office in The Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton, or housebound people can call and arrange for a home visit. Call 613-476-7493 for more information.

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MIX 97
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MIX 97 P.O. Box 488,
Belleville, Ontario, K8N 5B2.

ROCK 107
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Rock 107 P.O. Box 488,
Belleville, Ontario, K8N 5B2.

CJBQ
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CJBQ P.O. Box 488,
Belleville, Ontario, K8N 5B2.