October 1, 2011:
Fall Crafters Tea & Sale! Saturday October 1, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Come see the wide selection of items available for purchase at The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. Afghans, baby doll sets, jewelry, and more. As well as tea, fancy sandwiches, cakes, and squares. www.seniorskingston.ca.

October 1, 2011:
Chilifest 2011! Enjoy over 20 different chilis for $12 from 12 Noon to 3pm in Confederation Park.

October 3, 2011:
Interested residents and stakeholders will get a look at draft urban design guidelines for revitalizing Williamsville's Main Street at an open house from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, at St. Luke's Anglican Church at 236 Nelson St.

October 4, 2011:
Joe's MILL is proud to present "Basses Loaded" a concert/workshop featuring four incredible bass players: David Woodhead, Al Parrish, Zak Colbert and Alec Barken. This event happens on Tuesday, October 4th at the Wilson Room, Kingston Public Library (130 Johnson Street). Doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 7:30.  Advance tickets are $10 ($15 at the door) and on sale now at Brian's Record Option and Joe's MILL (559 Bagot Street). This is the second in our 2011-2012 Concert Workshop Series.

October 6, 2011:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents Who will protect our water? Mark Mattson. President and Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Mark Mattson, has a purpose to protect and celebrate Lake Ontario.  For over 10 years, Mark has been an advocate for the lake, to protect it from pollution. He will discuss the most recent issues affecting this magnificent body of water. www.waterkeeper.ca. Ban Righ Centre is located at 32 Bader Lane on the campus of Queen's University; free admission, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 613-533-2976 and online visit www.banrighcentre.queensu.ca.

October 6, 2011:
The City of Kingston is hosting a public meeting seeking input on the renovations to the Artillery Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre (APAC) to begin in spring/summer 2012. The public meeting is set for 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, in Memorial Hall at City Hall, 216 Ontario St.

October 6, 2011:
Violinist James Ehnes, along with accompanist Andrew Armstrong, will be making his only Ontario appearance as part of the True North Tour at the Grand Theatre on Thursday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show are $37 and $42, plus HST and box office fees. Tickets are available through the Grand Theatre Box Office in person at 218 Princess St., by phone at 613-530-2050 or online at www.kingstongrand.ca.

October 8, 2011:
Kingston Fire & Rescue is hosting two open houses featuring pancake breakfasts, station tours, and public education displays to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, October 9 to 15. Saturday, Oct. 8 at Station #8 in Glenburnie from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m and Saturday, Oct.15 at Station #7 on Woodbine Road from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. A Junior Firefighter Challenge will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year's Fire Prevention Week theme is Protect Your Family from Fire.

October 10, 2011:
Sunday, October 10 will be the Drive-In's 2011 season finale at Kingston Family Funworld, 1533 McAdoo's Lane. 613-530-2707 www.funworldpark.com. After October 10 Go-Karts will be open Saturday & Sunday only until it gets too cold or the snow falls.

October 11, 2011:
On Tuesday, October 11th  Investors Groups presents The Investors Group Comedy Tour Group at the Grand Theatre, Kingston. Show starts at 8:00pm. The fun starts at 7:15 p.m. with a dessert buffet and a glass of wine. Next stop is the main event, a triple bill featuring comedians Ryan Belleville, Greg Morton and Glen Foster. Tickets are only $30 each with proceeds going to the United Way 2011 Campaign. www.unitedwaykfla.ca.

October 12, 2011:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents So, What is Active Transportation? Roger Healey. Manager of Institutional Research and Planning , Queen’s. Member of Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation (KCAT). Do you want to know how effortlessly to get daily exercise, save significant amounts of after-tax money, be friendly to neighbours, be aware of your surroundings, be very kind to the environment and arrive at your destination in a fantastic state of mind? Come and find out more about Active Transportation and how seamlessly to incorporate it into your daily life. www.kcat.ca. Ban Righ Centre is located at 32 Bader Lane on the campus of Queen's University; free admission, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 613-533-2976 and online visit www.banrighcentre.queensu.ca.

October 12, 2011:
Kingston Transit Holds Job Fair For Bus Operators. Selected Applicants Will Be Trained On The Job For Licence Upgrades. Kingston Transit is holding a job fair to find 10 to 12 part-time Bus Operators - and it is willing to train the right applicants on the job for licence upgrades. "We want safe, skilled G class-licensed drivers who are people-oriented and who want to build a long-term career with Kingston Transit. This starts as a part-time position with a good wage and benefits, and as we expand our service, it can develop into full-time career," says Jeremy DaCosta, Manager of Kingston Transit. The Job Fair is set for Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express at 11 Benson St. (off Division Street near Highway 401). Kingston Transit staff will be on hand to answer questions about what it is like to be a Bus Operator. Those who are interested are encouraged to visit www.cityofkingston.ca ahead of the Job Fair. 

October 13, 2011:
World-famous Guy Caron of Cirque du Soleil's Ka and Dralion and celebrated Chinese Acrobat, Co-Creator and Executive Producer, Yan Yan Zhao are the artistic creators of Chi of Shaolin: The Tale of the Dragon. These unbeatable acrobats outdo themselves in a production that is headed to the Grand Theatre on Thursday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show are $42 and $47, plus HST and box office fees. Tickets are available through the Grand Theatre Box Office in person at 218 Princess St., by phone at 613-530-2050 or online at www.kingstongrand.ca.

October 14, 2011:
Annual Travel Showcase at the Seniors Centre! Friday October 14, 1:00 to 3:00pm. Travel agencies feature vacation destinations and associated groups showcase their products. Passport, Health Unit, Canadian Hearing Society, and Canadian Air Transport Security Authority information will also be available. Free admittance - door prizes and refreshments. 56 Francis St. www.seniorskingston.ca.

October 15, 2011:
Limestone Learning Foundation Crystal Ball at K-Rock Centre, 1 Barrack Street will feature acoustic solo performance by Sarah Harmer & students performing with Paul Langlois, Emily Fennell & Chris Koster. It's a black tie gala dinner and auction; Tickets are $175.00 per person 613-544-6920 extension 210.  For additional information visit www.limestone.on.ca and www.k-rockcentre.com.

October 15, 2011:
The Scotiabank Community garage sale will be held rain or shine on Saturday, October 15th from 7:30am-12:00pm. The event will take place in the Riocan parking lot, 660 Gardiners Road between Scotiabank and Denny's Restaurant. They will also be hosting a BBQ onsite the day of the sale. Proceeds support United Way. www.unitedwaykfla.ca.

October 15, 2011:
L’ACFO Mille-Îles is pleased to announce the 15th edition of the Franco-foire (French Services Fair) held on Saturday October 15th 2011. ACFO Mille-Îles is inviting the members of the community, especially the French community to come explore services offered in French in Kingston. This fair will take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the School Community Centre located at 711 Dalton Ave, Kingston. ACFO Mille-Îles celebrates its 35th anniversary and it will launch the celebration during the fair. With over 50 exhibitors displaying local organizations and businesses offering services and products in French, the Fair provides a venue for all Francophones and Francophiles in the Thousand Islands Region to gather and discover the French services available in the region. Thanks to the generous contribution of several sponsors, participants will get a chance to win one of many door prizes from draw held throughout the day. The 15th edition will include wine tasting, door prizes, magic show, dance presentation, a children show and activities. Facepainting, craft, games stations and the popular magician Eric Leclerc will complete the entertainment part of the fair which should be more successful than ever. In addition, thanks to the generous contribution of several editors, magazines samples will be available to the public. The French books sale will also be back this year, an opportunity not to be missed! Furthermore, to highlight the 35th ACFOMI Anniversary, a special quiz comprised of 35 questions will test your knowledge on the Francophone local and regional community. Imagine that the above fair has no cover fee to attend! www.acfomi.org.

October 16, 2011:
On Saturday, October 16th individuals from the financial sector will Curl to help the financial community contribute to the 2011 United Way Campaign.  The Funspiel will get underway at 9:30 a.m. at the Royal Kingston Curling Club, 130 Days Road and will go until 7:00p.m.  The cost is $100 a curler or $400 team.  Fees include lunch and dinner and there are prizes to be won! Please email Bruce Jeffery at Bruce.Jeffery@nbpcd.com to register. www.unitedwaykfla.ca.

October 18, 2011:
Winner of the 2001 Dora Mavor Award for outstanding new play I, Claudia is brimming with all the comedy and reality that is found in a pre-teen's maturing heart. I, Claudia is a Grand Theatre Presents presentation and is headed to the Baby Grand Theatre on Tuesday, October 18, through Saturday, October 22, 2011. This extraordinary one-woman show maps the raw, but beautiful, interior life of a misfit adolescent. Claudia, age twelve-and-three quarters, finds herself suffering from the triple afflictions of puberty, unpopularity, and her parents' divorce and she has a science fair project coming due. Tickets for this show are $39, plus HST and box office fees. Tickets are available through the Grand Theatre Box Office in person at 218 Princess St., by phone at 613-530-2050 or online at www.kingstongrand.ca.

October 19, 2011:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents From the Ground up: Planting seeds for our sustainable future. Susan Belyea. Coordinator of Lovin’ Spoonful. We are currently witnessing a groundswell of activity around sustainable urban living throughout the world. Central to this is urban agriculture in all its forms from community gardens to urban greenhouses and markets; from backyard hens to urban bees.  In this talk we will explore how we can invite nature back into human environments and make human spaces a part of nature.  What is our vision?  What policies, programs and initiatives can we imagine to support this vision?  What can we learn from other urban communities? www.lovingspoonful.org.  Ban Righ Centre is located at 32 Bader Lane on the campus of Queen's University; free admission, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 613-533-2976 and online visit www.banrighcentre.queensu.ca.

October 20, 2011:
Ink! Bassline Productions and Saintwoods proudly present the Swedish prodigy of production, remixes and the decks: AVICII. He is the talent behind the remix of „Bromance? that reached the number one spot two days after its release in 2010. Touching down in Canada for a hugely anticipated live show at the K-Rock Centre in Kingston on October 20th, 2011 - tickets go on sale Friday September 30th, 2011 at 10 am. Tickets available at K-Rock Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 877-KLIVE99. Order online www.k-rockcentre.com. Tickets cost (Incl. HST) Floor - $40 - $70 / Stands - $25 - $40* (Plus CRF* and applicable service charges).

October 22, 2011:
Jeff Dunham "Controlled Chaos" Tour comes to Kingston's K-Rock Centre, 1 Barrack Street. The man whose standup concerts rule the comedy world, Jeff Dunham, announces a full slate of shows through March 2012 that offers his millions of fans brand new laughs and hilarious additions to his famed troupe of sidekicks. 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00PM. Tickets available at the K-Rock Centre Box Office, online at www.k-rockcentre.com or charge by phone 1-877-KLIVE 99.

October 24, 2011:
Those interested in learning about the leasing or licensing of space in City-owned buildings to community groups are invited to an upcoming presentation and discussion of the draft Community Leasing and Licensing Policy. The public session is set for 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, in the Wilson Room of the Central Branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library at 130 Johnson St. The presentation of the draft Policy will begin at 7:15 p.m. and will be followed with a question and answer session.

October 25, 2011:
St. George’s Cathedral presents Thomas Trotter, Organist for the City of Birmingham, England, in concert on Tuesday October 25th at 7:30pm. The newly-restored Cathedral organ will be featured in works by Bach, Schumann, Alain, Liszt, and others. Tickets are $20 and $15 (students, seniors), and are available at the Cathedral Office (129 Wellington St.), the Church Bookroom (90 Johnson St.), or at the door. Sponsored by Empire Life. The Cathedral is at the corner of King and Johnson Streets in Kingston. Call 613-548-4617 or visit www.stgeorgescathedral.on.ca. Join us for an evening of great organ music!

October 29, 2011:
Children’s Thrift Sale is Saturday  October 29th, 2011  9am -1pm; 12pm  -1pm Half Price Sale on Select Items. Thompson Drill Hall, CFB Kingston. Admission $2.00 per Adult; Public welcome. Come see our gently used  fall & winter clothing/footwear for Children, ranging from newborn to size 12. You will find lots of Good Deals and Amazing Prices. For more information check out the website  www.childrensthriftsale.com.  The Children's Thrift sale is a not-for-profit sale run solely by a team of dedicated volunteers, that donates a part of the proceeds from the admission fees to the military community.

October 29, 2011:
The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum is celebrating the harvest season with the annual PumpkinFest event on Saturday, October 29, from noon to 4 p.m. The first 30 families will get a free pumpkin courtesy of Fruition Farms. Visitors can enter pumpkin carving contests, have their very own wand made by wand-maker Nelson Freedman, and show off their Halloween costumes. Face painting and kids craft activities will also be on hand. All PumpkinFest activities are included in regular Museum admission; $1.25 for children under 12, $3.50 for students or seniors, $4.25 for adults, $9.50 for a family of 6 (2 adults max.). The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum is located at 2993 Highway 2 East, at Grass Creek Park. For more information about the Museum, visit www.woodworkingmuseum.ca.

October 30, 2011:
Rick Hansen Asks Residents To Sign-up For Relay Via Online Contest. The City of Kingston is sending this out on behalf of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay. The Relay, celebrating accessibility, will stop in Kingston October 30-31. The general public is invited to apply to be one of the 7,000 medal bearers in the relay. To submit your name visit www.rickhansenrelay.com.

October 30, 2011:
Rick Hansen is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his Man in Motion World Tour with a cross-Canada relay this year - and the City of  Kingston is looking for a final bearer to carry the Rick Hansen 25th. Anniversary Relay Medal for the Kingston portion of the relay. Do you know a Kingstonian - a friend, neighbour, relative or colleague - whose actions or contributions have had a major and positive impact in our community or beyond? Nominate their name today at www.cityofkingston.ca/maninmotion.

October 30, 2011:
A night at the Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street is sure to enlighten, amaze, and scare! Learn what a doctor’s visit was like in centuries past - bloodletting, leeches, and surgical saws - and leave with a giddy sense of relief that it’s 2011. Children, youth, and adults are invited to enjoy popcorn & punch, participate in a spooky activity, and join Dr. Greg Baran for a grisly, jaw-dropping historical reenactment. Sunday, October 30 with two tours to choose from: 5 - 6 pm or 7 - 8 pm. Recommended for ages 10 and up. $5/person. Advance reservation required (space is limited). Call 613-548-2419 or e-mail museum@kgh.kari.net.