April 7, 2010:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents The New Wave in Commuting! Lisa Webb- Electric Scooter Commuter. Electric bikes are part of a wide range of Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs) that provide convenient local transportation. Generally designed for one person and small cargo capacity, electric bike range, speed, and cost are moderate. For most of us, the majority of our trips are less than 10 miles - within the range of most e-bikes. Clean, quiet, and efficient, electric bikes offer the advantages of an extra car without all the burdens. 12 Noon at the Ban Righ Womens Resource Centre, 32 Bader Lane. Free admission, everyone welcome. 613-533-2976 www.queensu.ca/dsao/ind/banrigh.

April 7, 2010:
United Way serving KFL&A presents Outcomes Measurement Workshop and will be held Wednesday, April 7 from 9:00am to 4:30 pm at Ongwanada Auditorium, 191 Portmouth Avenue. This workshop will provide a framework for agencies to improve their programs and services by moving beyond tracking statistics to measuring the actual benefit gained by individual clients as a result of a program. This measurement program can help identify program areas that need improvement as well as identify gaps in service delivery. $45 per person, limit of two registrations per organization, lunch provided. Deadline to register is April 1st, 2010; 613-542-2674. This workshop is for board members, staff and volunteers of non-profit organizations. www.unitedwaykfla.ca.

April 8, 2010:
Canada's First Neurologist: A Story of Paralysis, Dogs and Royalty A Public Lecture by Dr. Gregory Baran on Thursday, April 8, 2010 starting at 7:00 PM at the Louise D. Acton Building, 31 George Street., Queen's University. Canada's First Neurologist: A Story of Paralysis, Dogs and Royalty; A Public Lecture by Dr. Gregory Baran The Museum of Health Care presents a public lecture by Dr. Gregory Baran, a full time family physician with an interest in medical antiques and the history of medicine. Dr. Baran’s lecture will explore the life and work of Dr. David Shirres, Canada's first Neurologist at the turn of the 20th Century. An emphasis will be given to his most famous paper "The Regeneration of Spinal Neurons in Man" in which a patient with a total paralysis improved after spinal cord transplantation. Dr. Gregory Baran portrays the role of an 18-19c Military Surgeon. Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010 / Time: 7:00 pm Location: Presentation at Glaxo Wellcome Clinical Education Centre (Louise D. Acton Building, 31 George St., Queen's University), Refreshments will follow at the Museum of Health Care (32 George Street). Admission: Free. All are welcome. For more information, contact: Museum of Health Care, 613-548-2419, museum@kgh.kari.net, www.museumofhealthcare.ca. 

April 10, 2010:
Midnight Magic Rodeo Show: Hit The Pedestrian, Bob MacKenzie, Trevor Strong, Class Act and Corey Murray, MacKenzie Rhythm Section, and other local musicians, poets, artists and groups. Raise awareness for mental health and addictions. Joe's M.I.L.L. info table and more at The Wellington Street Theatre, 126 Wellington Street (at Johnson) starting at 6:30pm  $10 cover  All-Ages event  www.wellingtonst.net.

April 10, 2010:
Are you interested in learning sign language? Please contact The Canadian Hearing Society at 613-544-1927 or visit us at the Frontenac Mall, 130 Bath Road for more information. www.chs.ca.

April 10, 2010:
Upclose and personal with some of the members of the award winning band Leahy, 6pm at Rideau Acres Resort. Celebrate the wonder and importance of family with musical talents of some of the members of Leahy (Erin, Maria and Angus Leahy, as well as Denise (nee Leahy) and Emily Flack). Dine with this amazing Canadian family with renowned musical talent, who will give an upclose and personal talk and performance. Michael MacEachern will open for the evening of entertainment. The 10th Annual Spring Dinner - Family Traditions, Music, Agriculture & Faith, presented by Neeje Association for Women and Family will take place on Saturday, April 10th, 2010 from 6pm-10pm at the beautiful Rideau Acres resort. Tickets can be purchased for $50 per person at  Renaissance Music or email neejekingston@gmail.com. Tickets include full course dinner (appetizer, roast beef dinner, dessert and a bottle of wine for each table of 8), musical entertainment and door prizes. www.neeje.ca.

April 10, 2010:
E-Waste Day at Kingston Christian School! Spring Cleaning? Bring all your old electronics, etc. to Kingston Christian School, 1212 Woodbine Rd.& Scott Industrial will recycle them for you at no cost. Drive through service. All proceeds benefit Kingston Christian School. www.kingstonchristianschool.ca.

April 10, 2010:
Giant 2-Day Book Sale! Running April 10 and 11 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St and browse through hundreds of gently used books all generously donated by members of the community. From mysteries to history, there’s something for every book lover. A fundraiser in support of the Seniors Association Kingston Region and The Salvation Army.  www.seniorskingston.ca.

April 11, 2010:
Canadian icon Gordon Lightfoot at the K-Rock Centre, 1 Barrack Street. Showtime: 7:00pm,  Doors:6:00 PM. Advance tickets plus CRF and applicable service charges; Reserved seating / GA Floors.  www.k-rockcentre.com or charge-by-phone 1-877-KLIVE99 (1-877-554-8399).

April 11, 2010:
The Grand Theatre Jazz Series at the Regina Rosen Auditorium, 218 Princess Street presents the renowned Brad Mehldau Trio from New York City, making their Kingston debut. Balcony and Orchestra seating available. Performance starts 8pm. Charge by Phone 613-530-2050 www.kingstongrand.ca.

April 15, 2010:
Andy Fund of Kingston's Great Furniture Revival. An auction of one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, beautifully decorated by some of Kingston's most creative artists. Proceeds to the Children's Cancer Fund at the Cancer Centre of Eastern Ontario at KGH.  Tickets $25.  Thursday, April 15 2010 starting 6:00 PM at Davis Hall, St. Lawrence College (Portsmouth Avenue at King Street West) www.kingston.org/andyfund.

April 20, 2010:
United Way seving KFL&A presents Aging With Passion, Pupose .. and Planning at Days Inn Kingston, 33 Benson St (Division St. and 401) on Tuesday, April 20 starting at 6:00 PM. There’s no getting around it: Aging affects us all. And it’s a topic we can never know enough about. If you feel the need to know more about aging, join SunLife at a Symposium on Aging featuring nationally-acclaimed aging consultant Patty Randall. Tickets are $10 at the door, with all proceeds going to our United Way. For more information (613) 545-9660 ext. 2229  www.PassionPurposePlanning.ca.

April 24, 2010:
Soul Shakedown benefit at Time To Laugh Comedy Club, 394 Princess Street for Loving Spoonful, a food justice organization in Kingston. They work to combat hunger and food waste by reclaiming surplus food from sources such as grocery stores, caterers, restaurants, hotels and farmers; food that would otherwise go to waste. With the help of volunteers Loving Spoonful transports this food to local emergency meal providers, such as homeless shelters and hot meal programs. Dance on Time To Laugh Comedy Club's big dance floor after the comedy show to these DJs and their international sounds La Gringa – Latin, Brazilian and Dancehall / DJ E – South Asian and Arabic / DJ Redfoot – Pan-African / DJ Omid – Persian. Doors 10pm, cover $8 before 11pm, $10 after 11pm ages 19+  613-542-LAFF (5233)  www.timetolaugh.ca.

April 24, 2010:
The RCHA Club has gone through some soul-searching and, after closing its doors briefly, it's back to life. The club re-opened April 16. And the music plays on. The Interim Board of Directors invites all members and friends of the RCHA Club to an appreciation party, 7 p.m. to closing. There will be live entertainment with special guests in attendance. No cover. The club is at 193 Ontario St. at Clarence.

April 24, 2010:
The Lakeview Gospel Assembly Church is hosting a fundraising concert in support for a Mission to China. Admission is by free-will offering. 613-374-3486.

April 24, 2010:
Rideau Public School / Ecole Rideau Gym Rideau Parent Council Presents a Licensed event just for grown ups. Live entertainment with the ToneKats. 9 Dundas Street. Doors open at 7:30 band at 8:00 over at 11:30 potluck buffet and licensed cash bar. Tickets 10 bucks in advance 15 bucks at the door

April 25, 2010:
St. Mark's Anglican Church presents an evening with The Chem Chiks and The Chiklets, along with the award-winning Northern Sons, three bands that will have you tapping your feet to their selections of bluegrass and gospel music at 7pm. Tickets: $15 per person. Available at A World of Rentals (154 Railway St.), or contact Lloyd Wilson at 613-542-8010 or Katherine Huffman at 613-382-2761.

April 25, 2010:
The RCHA Club has gone through some soul-searching and, after closing its doors briefly, it's back to life. The club re-opened April 16. And the music plays on. No cover. Glenna Green leads singalong from 3-6 p.m. The club is at 193 Ontario St. at Clarence.

April 28, 2010:
Baskin Robbins is proud to host its second annual 31¢ Scoop Night in support of the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF). On April 28th, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Baskin Robbins locations across Canada will feature 2.5 oz. scoops of ice cream (served in a cup or cone) and 3 oz. Soft Serve cones for only 31¢ each (plus taxes where applicable), while providing customers with the opportunity to make a donation to the CFFF while in-store. In an effort to kick-off the fundraising efforts, Baskin Robbins has introduced a limited edition “Forget Me Not” Sundae for $2.99 (available now through April 30), of which a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the CFFF. www.baskinrobbins.ca/CFFF.

April 28, 2010:
The Land Conservancy for Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington will convene its annual meeting covering the year 2009 on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Landowner Howard Clifford will explain his decision to grant a conservation easement on his 550 ha property. Join us to find out why a love of nature triumphs! 6:45pm at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (Central Branch), 130 Johnson Street. www.landconservancykfla.org.