Time To Laugh Comedy Club,
394 Princess Street has another great weekend of live comedy. Dinner and
Show deals plus FREE Admission for the Birthday person, group rates and
more! 613-542-LAFF (5233) www.timetolaugh.ca.
PUTT N´
BLAST inside the Frontenac Mall is Kingston's only Dark Light Mini Putt
& Laser Tag facility. Great for birthdays and groups. 613-544-3342
www.funworldpark.com.
Enjoy Go-Karting, Batting Tent, Mini-Putt at Kingston
Family Funworld Park, 1533 McAdoo's Lane. Birthday Parties and Groups welcome.
Home of the 3-Screen Drive-In! 613-530-2707 www.funworldpark.com.
From potions, to amputations to x-ray therapy
learn it all on a guided tour of The Museum of Health Care. Our guided
tour offers visitors a detailed account of the history behind the artefacts
on display in each of the Museum’s five onsite galleries: When Medicine
Met Science: The Health Care Revolution of the 1800s, Potions, Pills, and
Prescriptions: Remedies of 1900, Joint Ventures: Learning to Replace Human
Joints, Electricity and The Invisible Ray, and For Service to Humanity:
Nursing Education at Kingston General Hospital. Museum Interpreter for
Summer 2008, Jon Hureau, affirmed that “It is important to realize that
the evolution of health care has an impact on everyone. These tours provide
a unique lens through which the public can explore the exciting and often
surprising history of the field. In addition, visitors can step into the
rich past of Kingston and see the dynamic roles health and medicine have
played in the city's development.”. Please make reservations by email at
tour@kgh.kari.net
or call us at 613 548-2419. For more details please visit www.museumofhealthcare.ca.
Dates & Times: Offered by appointment June 5 – August 29, 2010. Location:
Museum of Health Care (32 George Street, beside KGH). Admission for individuals:
By donation Admission for group tours: $3 per participant. For bookings
or more information, contact: 613-548-2419, tour@kgh.kari.net,
www.museumofhealthcare.ca.
The Museum of Health Care presents KGHistory
for Kids! June 1st to August 30th. 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. Children also peek inside
some buildings of two National Historic Sites, including the first parliament
building of the United Province of Canada and the only remaining Victorian-era
operating ampitheatre in the entire country. Working from an activity sheet,
kids test their visual observation and chart their course on a map.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 us at 613 548-2419. For more details please visit www.museumofhealthcare.ca
Tickets are $5 per family.
The Second Company presents Magical History
Tours! Runs from June 22 to July 11 starting at the Kingston Tourist Office,
209 Ontario Street. Everyone has been on a walking tour - boring, slow,
long. The Second Company is changing all of that! No more monotone tour
guides spewing out memorized facts. No more headsets telling you which
way to turn. No more constant walking. What other tour takes you on a boat
or a bus or a plane... well... maybe not a plane. What other tour will
serenade you? What other tour will compliment you on your haircut? It looks
nice by the way. Hosted by: Sue Del-Mei, Josh Blackstock, Mike Cox, Brianna
Roberts, and Marta McDonald. Filled with music, these entertaining two-hour
guided tours include beautiful Bellevue House and the Marine Museum, two
must-see stops on any Macdonald tour. www.macdonaldfestival.ca.
June, July and August it's Music In The
Park. FREE lunchtime concerts every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from
12:30 to 1:30pm in Confederation Park.
The 51st Annual Kingston Symphony Book
Fair runs September 28 to October 2, 2010 at the Frontenac Mall, 1300 Bath
Road and It's time to bring in your books! May 11 to June 10. Tuesdays
& Thursdays 10 AM - 3 PM. Thursday Evenings 6 - 7:30 PM (no evening
collection June 10). Enter the mall doors near the grocery store. Come
in for help or a cart, if necessary! We're on the left, opposite
Mr. Jackets, near the lottery kiosk. What to donate: Fiction & Non-Fiction,
Paperbacks, Hardcovers, with their name plates, signatures and dust jackets,
Sheet Music & Song Books. What NOT to donate: encyclopedias, magazines,
National Geographics, text books, Readers' Digest Condensed Books, torn,
soiled, musty or smelly books. Please be kind! Unsuitable items must be
disposed of at great cost; money that we'd rather give the Symphony. www3.sympatico.ca/bkinnon/bookfair.htm.
June 4, 2010:
Kingston Blues Society 4th Anniversary Show and
Silent Auction Table at the Portuguese Cultural Centre, 959 Division Street.
KBS is very proud and excited to present Chicago Blues Legend Lil Ed and
the Blues Imperials; Winner of American Blues Music Awards 2009 “Band of
the Year”, Headliner for this year’s Toronto Waterfront Blues Festival
and has headlined the Chicago Blues Festival. Doors 7:00pm, Show 8:00pm.
Opening band: Jam Revue Band. Advance tickets KBS members $20, Non members
$25. Advance tickets now by calling 613 384-8168.
June 5, 2010:
Benefit for Almost Home-Kimmy Fund in memory
of Kim Taylor at the Ale House, 393 Princess Street. Silent Auction to
win a pair of Elton John / K-Rock Centre tickets. $10 for ten bands; All-ages
/ licensed event. From 2pm to 6pm it's Stone City Limits, Vorasek, Rock
Bottom (bring your student ID and pay only $7) Starting at 6pm it's Thirsty,
Downtown Traces, Shakey, Truckmillion, Filet of Soul, Little Betty and
Killing Time. Advance tickets available at the Ale House, Brass Pub, Sunrise
Records in the Cataraqui Town Centre.
June 5, 2010:
Come by and see what fantastic products and services
this year’s participants of the Summer Company program have to offer! On
June 5th between 9:30am and 3:00 pm Summer Company Students will be at
122 Princess St – beside the old Fabric Land location - to launch and showcase
their businesses. Students will be there all day at their display booth
to talk about their business and showcase their products and promotional
material will be on hand. Some Summer Company students will continue to
operate beyond the summer and many past students are still in business
today and have grown! It’s a great learning experience for the students
and an excellent way for them to build their resume and earn some money
to cover tuition and books so stop by on June 5th and 6th and check it
out.
June 10, 2010:
Join United Way KFL&A at Days Inn Kingston,
Fort Henry Room, 33 Benson Street for their Annual General Meeting on June
10, 2010 from 4:30-6:00pm. All are welcome. www.unitedwaykfla.ca.
June 11, 2010:
Kingston Christian School Cafe presents decadent
desserts, coffee, tea, espresso, music, entertainment & silent auction.
This event is sure to tickle your tastebuds! Viewing begins at 6pm. Tickets
are $20 each & all are welcome! Call 613-384-9572 or visit us at 1212
Woodbine Rd. www.kingstonchristianschool.ca.
June 11, 2010:
Night Life at The Wellington Street Theatre.
A night of music featuring pop rock numbers from Chelsea Swain, Jake Deodato,
and Meredith Slack, R & B from recording artist Ryan Lewis, Folk from
Chris Morris and Jazz from Glenna Green. Tickets and more information here.
June 12, 2010:
2WP (Two Women Productions) is delighted to announce
that Book of Spells will be playing a return engagement in Kingston at
The Wellington Street Theatre on Saturday, June 12 at 8 pm. Tickets and
more information here.
June 12, 2010:
You are invited to the Official Opening and Dedication
of the Bibles for Missions Thrift Store, 2455 Princess Street (Next door
to U-Haul) at 10:30 a.m. on June 12, 2010. One day only, free cloth bag
with $10 purchase. For more information visit www.bfmthriftstores.ca.
June 12, 2010:
Annual KHS Open House, Flea Market & Adoption
Drive on Saturday, June 12 from 10:00am - 3:00pm at the Kingston Humane
Society, 1 Binnington Court. Featured events during the day include: Educational
Shelter Tours, Adoptable animals (June is Adopt-a-Cat month!), Flea Market
and Yard Sale, BBQ offering local, organic and vegetarian options! Pet
care information and demonstrations. Sponsor booths. Reptile rescue with
Matt Ellerbeck, Music and more. Flea Market tables are just $20 each, proceeds
to the KHS! Book now to ensure a spot!! communityrelations@kingstonhumanesociety.ca
or 613-546-1291 ext. 106 or come to the shelter to sign up, today! Sponsor
and vendor opportunities available! Please inquire with the Community Relations
office. Local bands ... want to showcase your group at a vibrant outdoor
event? Why not be part of our day's musical backdrop? Please inquire with
the Community Relations office to get involved. On the KHS website: www.kingstonhumanesociety.ca.
June 13, 2010:
Hannah Smith stars in Patsy Cline-Her Last Concert
along with Justin Robertson and Anton Kaduck at The Wellington Street Theatre.
Tickets and more information here.
June 13, 2010:
Two one-act plays by some very talented young
Kingston actors. From Theatre 5 and Bottle Tree Productions. One written
by George Bernard Shaw, and one written by Charles Robertson. The Dark
Lady of the Sonnets and Ghost of the Tree at the Wellington Street Theatre,
2 pm Matinee on Sunday, June 13. Tickets www.wellingstonst.net
or www.bottletreeinc.com
or at the door. 613-384-8433.
June 14, 2010:
The Not So Amateurs Amateurs Summer production
will be Taming of the Shrew; Ages 13 and up are welcome to audition. Auditions:
Monday, June 14 at 6pm at the Inverary Playhouse - Prepare a short
Shakespearian monologue also expect to do a cold reading. (If you
cannot make this audition, and would like to set up an alternate, please
contact the director and/or producer – Christine Harvey or Sid Anjilvel).
Rehearsals are: Mondays 5:30 to 8:30 starting July 5th. Extra Rehearsals
are: Saturday, September 11 10am-4pm at The Inverary Playhouse. Sunday,
September 12 from 12pm-5pm at The Wellington Street Theatre. Saturday,
September 17 10am-4pm at The Inverary Playhouse. Sunday, September 18 12pm-5pm
at The Wellington Street Theatre. Performances: Friday, September 24 9:40am,
12:30pm, and 7:00pm at The Inverary Playhouse. Saturday, September 25 7:00pm
at Inverary Playhouse. Friday, October 1 9:40am, 12:30pm, and 7:00pm at
The Wellington Street Theatre. Saturday,.October 2 2:00pm and 7:00pm at
The Wellington Street Theatre. For additional information please contact:
The Director, Sid Anjilvel sidanjilvel@hotmail.com
or 613 653-7529 or The Producer, Christine Harvey mydramaqueen@hotmail.com
or mydramaqueen@gmail.com
613 214-0354.
June 17, 2010:
1st Annual Dinner & Comedy Cruise For Youth
Diversion is June 17, 2010 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm on the Island Star / 1000
Island Cruises. The evening includes a 3 hour dinner cruise in the beautiful
Thousand Islands, Thousands of dollars in silent auction items, Comedy
stage hypnotist Buzz Collins! Purchase a ticket today and you'll be supporting
the ongoing impact that Youth Diversion is making in individual lives as
well your own community! Tickets: $75 ($25 tax receipt will be issued)
Call: (613) 548-4535 ext 23. ddougall@youthdiversion.org.
www.1000islandscruises.ca/node/1054.
June 18, 2010:
Katarokwi Native Friendship Centre presents Katarokwi's
Community Pow Wow honring our Warriors at the Kingston Memorial Centre,
June 18 and 19. Native Drumming, Singing, Dancing, Food and Crafts. Gates
open at 10:00am. Grand Entry at 11:00am. Admission: Friday $2.00, Saturday-Children
12 & under $2.00, Adults $5.00, Adults 60 & over $2.00. Donations
gratefully accepted.
June 18, 2010:
Celebrate Seniors Month with the Seniors Association,
56 Francis on June 18 starting at 12 Noon. Tender BBQ ribs, tasty chicken
souvlaki, salads, and dessert. Entertainment: RJ the Balloon Dude returns
with his hilarious hats and music by John Storms. Advance tickets only.
$12/person. www.seniorskingston.ca.
June 18, 2010:
The Not So Amateur Amateurs present Robin Hood:
A Merry Musical written by Christine Harvey and Jennifer Zwiers. June 18
at 7pm (cost is by donation) and June 19 at 2pm & 7pm (cost is $8)
at The Upper Performing Arts Academy (corner of Clergy St and Brock St).
Tickets available at the door. This fun, witty musical has a host of interesting
characters that portray the traditional Robin Hood story: a defiant Marion,
a lazy sherriff and a whiney Prince John are sure to entertain the whole
family - Don't miss it! Please contact Christine Harvey for more information:
mydramaqueen@hotmail.com
or 613 653-7529.
June 19, 2010:
Kingston & District Civitan Club invites
you to a B-B-Q! They will be selling Hot Dogs, Sausages and ice cold Drinks
at Wal-Mart on Saturday, June 19.
June 19, 2010:
Learn about both off-grid and on-grid renewable
energy projects in this two-part workshop at Wintergreen Studios and the
neighbouring Forest Farm. In the morning, Rena Upitis (Wintergreen Studios)
will lead a guided tour through Wintergreen’s off-grid systems where we
will explore energy sources and energy consumption. Discussion topics will
include solar-powered electricity, solar domestic hot water, straw bale
insulation, thermal mass, and living roofs. In the afternoon, David Hahn
(Forest Farm) will introduce the opportunities of the Feed In Tariff (FIT)
program of the Green Energy and Economy Act for generating additional farm
income through generating and selling solar electricity. This talk will
include a short walk next door for a tour of the Forest Farm 10 KW solar
photovoltaic installation. The workshop begins at 10:00 am and ends at
3:00 pm. Lunch will be served at Wintergreen. Tuition: NFP-subsidized registration
fee of $10. To register, please visit www.newfarmproject.ca.
June 22, 2010:
The 2010 Macdonald Festival will kick off on
June 22nd in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. At the heart of the festival are
The Sir John A. Macdonald Back-From-The-Dead Concert Tour, a fabulous funk-rock
musical; and guided Magical History Tours of Macdonald haunts. Check out
our website at www.macdonaldfestival.ca.
June 22, 2010:
The Second Company presents Magical History Tours!
Runs from June 22 to July 11 starting at the Kingston Tourist Office, 209
Ontario Street. Everyone has been on a walking tour - boring, slow, long.
The Second Company is changing all of that! No more monotone tour guides
spewing out memorized facts. No more headsets telling you which way to
turn. No more constant walking. What other tour takes you on a boat or
a bus or a plane... well... maybe not a plane. What other tour will serenade
you? What other tour will compliment you on your haircut? It looks nice
by the way. Hosted by: Sue Del-Mei, Josh Blackstock, Mike Cox, Brianna
Roberts, and Marta McDonald. Filled with music, these entertaining two-hour
guided tours include beautiful Bellevue House and the Marine Museum, two
must-see stops on any Macdonald tour. www.macdonaldfestival.ca.
June 27, 2010:
Kingston Latin American & Carribbean Association's
First Picnic will be held Sunday, June 27 at the Pavillion of Lake
Ontario Park. Come and have a picnic with your kids and friends! Bring
your own your food, non-alcoholic drinks plus some games and toys for sharing
with other families. For more information visit their facebook
group.
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