Kingston Family Funworld Fun Club Memberships are now on sale. $15 buys a season's worth of value and pays for itself on your first visit; join before April 18, 2008 and receive $5.00 in Funworld Park Fun Money that is good for anything at the park. Kingston Family Funworld is located at 1533 McAdoo's Lane, just north of the 401 in Kingston. 613-530-2707 www.funworldpark.com.

Art in the Jean Royce Lounge featuring Mapping Vulnerability/Picturing Place Photo Exhibition runs to April 23. Ban Righ Centre, 32 Bader Lane - Queen's University. 613-533-2976 www.queensu.ca/dsao/ind/banrigh.

April 3, 2008:
Impact World Tour. Three teams made up of skateboarders, BMX, dancers, culteral artists and athletes will perform at the new K-Rock centre April 3 to April 6 starting at 7pm, admission is free. www.impactworldtour.com.

April 4, 2008:
Chameleon Nation - Creative Emporium, 112 Princess Street will be transforming the gallery space into a garden during the month of April.  Royal Academy member and former Artist In Residence at Queen’s University, Jennifer Dickson, is returning to Kingston with her historical images of worldwide gardens. Kingston artists Barry Blunden, duerst, Alexi Hunter, Kevin Lockau, Marney McDiarmid, Jane Owen, and Cher Reynolds join in the unique show. Meet the artists on April 4th between 4:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. at the gallery at 112 Princess St. Our community partner for the month will be the Canadian Cancer Society.  We will be supporting CCS as a venue for selling daffodils on Saturday, March 29th, 2008. Other community partners for this One of Kind event include Fruitalicious, L.S.P. Designs, and Serenity Spa. 

April 5, 2008:
The Pumpkin Pie Coffee House Music Series is pleased to present NIGHT SUN at the Battersea United Church Hall on Saturday, April 5, 2008 beginning at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.  Advance tickets available at Brian’s Record Option in Kingston; Naish’s Country Store in Sunbury; Battersea General Store, Battersea. For more information and/or tickets contact: Alvin at 613-353-2889.

April 6, 2008:
The Canadian Guitar Festival presents FREE BOB! with Don Ross and Brooke Miller at Time to Laugh Comedy Club, 394 Princess Street. Critically acclaimed 'Guitar-God' Don Ross and 2007 Colleen Peterson Songwriting award winner Brooke Miller return to Kingston for one night only in support of Queen's University professor Robert Lovelace who was recently jailed for six months as a result of his steadfast though passive stance on Uranium mining near Sharbot Lake. The music begins at 8:00 pm but doors will open at 7:00 and include speakers close to the subject. Tickets: $23.50 - 613-542-LAFF (542-5233)  www.timetolaugh.ca.

April 19, 2008:
The Harrowsmith and District Social & Athletic Club at 4041 Colebrooke Rd. in Harrowsmith is hosting a Chinese Auction on Saturday April 19, 2008 at 6 p.m.  Admission is $12.00 per person or $10.00 for S&A members. Come enjoy a Chinese buffet dinner and have a fun evening. The auction will begin at 7 p.m.  Bring your quarters to bid and win some great prizes. This is a licensed event. Advance tickets only. Order tickets by April 15 by calling Dan (613) 372-1910 or Pam (613) 372-1578.

April 20, 2008:
Smucker's 2008 Stars on Ice Tour at the Kingston & Regional Sports & Entertainment Centre, 23 Barrack Street featuring Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen with Kurt Browning, Jamie Sale & David Pelletier and other favourites in the all new Stars on Ice production "Live and In Colour". Advance tickets at www.kingstonrsec.com or toll-free 1-877-KLIVE99 (1-877-554-8399).

April 23, 2008:
Ban Righ Centre presents the Noon Hour Speaker Series. Emotional Places: Paradoxical Spaces with Cheryl Sutherland: M.A. Candidate (Geography). To illustrate the findings from a research project conducted with (im)migrant women in Kingston and Peterborough, this talk will include photographs taken by the women who participated as a way of conveying their conceptions of the places and spaces in their lives. Ban Righ Centre, 32 Bader Lane - Queen's University. 613-533-2976  www.queensu.ca/dsao/ind/banrigh.

April 22, 2008:
KEYS Employment Services (182 Sydenham Street) Summer Company is a program for returning students, between 15-29 years old, offering hands-on business training, mentoring and financial support with awards up to $3,000. This is the last information session we will be holding before the April 30, 2008 deadline.  613-544-2725 x 248

April 24, 2008:
Gardiners Town Centre Family Fun Fair Raises Spirits and Money for the Kingston Youth Arts Cooperative. Classic children’s carnival rides, games and cotton candy are just some of the things moms, dads and kids can expect at the Gardiners Town Centre Family Fun Fair, Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Gardiners Town Centre, 466 Gardiners Road. The Gardiners Town Centre Family Fun Fair is a community carnival in support of the Kingston Youth Arts Cooperative. The cooperative, which provides free arts programming for children ages six to 12 http://130.15.23.21/~kyac/.

April 25, 2008:
An Evening For The Cure will be held Friday April 25, 2008 at Confederation Place Hotel. Enjoy a night with live entertainment, Fashion show, great prizes and a four course dinner. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at 613-549-6300 x118. All proceeds go to the redevelopment of the cancer center. www.confederationplace.com.

April 26, 2008:
The Queen’s Performing Arts are pleased to present the 2007-08 Grant Hall Series, an exciting program featuring some of the finest classical touring acts in the world, offered at a very affordable price. The series finale will be held at Grant Hall with pianist Cyprien Katsaris on Saturday, April 26 2008 beginning at 8:00pm. Tickets are $75 for adults, $70 for seniors and $35 for students/youth. Single tickets are also available. For more information and/or tickets contact: Myrna or Kyra at the Queen’s Performing Arts Office at 613-533-2558.

April 30, 2008:
Youth Green Team Project. Earn Minimum Wage while You LEARN! Obtain certification in WHMIS and First Aid, learn life skills, problem solving, personal and financial management and participate in “green” projects around the community. Are you between 16-30 and not receiving employment insurance benefits? Are you interested in a 12 week paid training opportunity? (May 12 – August 1, 2008) Reserve a seat for an information session at either location: Wednesday April 30, 2008 @ 11:00 am - Room  11180 @ St. Lawrence College (front entrance) or Monday May 5, 2008 @ 2:00 pm - KEYS Employment Centre, 182 Sydenham Street. To reserve a seat call 613-544-5400 Ext. 1152  www.jobconnectstlawrencecollege.ca.