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Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘MEGABike’ Fundraiser in Brockville
2023-05-31 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Hardy Park, Water Street, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
The Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘MEGABike’ stops in Brockville on May 31, 2023.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville are inviting, businesses, organizations and individuals to ride the 29-seat MEGABike with your co-workers, clients, and friends for an entertaining team-building event all while peddling for the potential of young people right here in the Leeds & Grenville community.
The ‘MEGABike’ will travel a 2.5k loop, beginning at Hardy Park and touring downtown Brockville (rides can be booked every hour, on the hour, beginning at 9:00 am).
Businesses and organizations can reserve the whole bike for one hour at $2,000 or half of the bike at $1,000.
Individuals can make a donation of $150 to reserve a seat on the bike and get the chance to make new friends.
Limited rides are available!
All the money raised supports Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville programming.
To register please visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-leeds-and-grenville/p2p/pedalforpotential/
For more information, https://biggerevents.ca/home-megabike.php?fbclid=IwAR0nN02uOmmyXXKHVKV2V0Ug4JPiIyj5VRCwAwYBO-itmBHpRJwcTv-ysSI

Friends of Mac Johnson Wildlife Area Tree Sales
2023-05-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Mac JohnsoWildlife Aea, Debruge Rd,, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
With the warmer weather temptingly not far off, and with those looking to add some trees or shrubs to both beautify their property and help the environment get itchy green thumbs, the Friends of the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area have announced the dates for their annual spring Tree Sales.
Starting with a special kick-off barbecue lunch and information session about pollinators on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., subsequent sales will run Wednesday, May 24; Saturday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day. The sales take place at the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area’s tree nursery, located at 4673 Debruge Road (Tin Cap) in Brockville.
In early May, after taking inventory, the Friends will post a list of species for sale (which will include deciduous and coniferous trees, as well as shrubs) at www.cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/friends-mac-johnson.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card, cheque, or cash. Members of the Friends of the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases, plus free wildflowers and vegetables (while supplies last). Membership information and sign-up/renewal forms are available at the above website.
For more information, contact friendsmacjohnson@gmail.com.

Grand Opening of The Gananoque Baseball Field
2023-05-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Gananoque Town Park, 30 King Street East, Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
Join the Town of Gananoque and the Jays Care Foundation on Monday, May 29th as they unveil the upgraded Town Park Baseball Field.
There will be a ribbon cutting at 5:30 pm with Mayor of Gananoque, John Beddows and Jessica Yep, Senior Manager with the Jays Care Foundation which is the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays.
In 2021, Gananoque received a $100,000 Field of Dreams grant from Jays Care Foundation in addition the town contributed $149,200 to redevelop Town Park Baseball Field. It included better drainage, new fencing, new benches, a new infield mix as well as restoration of the outfield.
There will be complimentary cupcakes and hot dogs (first 100 people) Sponsored by No Frills Gananoque. The Gananoque Fire Service have donated their time to BBQ the hot dogs.
At 5:45 PM the Jays Care Clinic begins (By invitation through Gananoque Little League Baseball)

Fourth Sunday Supper at First Presbyterian Church,
2023-05-28 14:30 - 16:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 10 Church St, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Please join us this Sunday for Supper, lovingly prepared and served by your friends at First Baptist Church, St. Paul’s Anglican and First Presbyterian Church. Eat-in (in our welcoming church hall) and take-out options available.
Entry is by the Red Door at 10 Church Street, starting at 2:30 pm. No charge for meals, but donations gratefully accepted. Everyone is welcome!

Crossing Lines’ @ Brockville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96
2023-05-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
We are Crossing Lines’ – from Rock to Country and everything in between.
We are excited to come and play for you. Put on your dancing shoes!

55+ RETIRED LIVING WELLNESS AND LIFESTYLE EXPO
2023-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Royal Brock Retirement Living, 100 Stewart Blvd, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Discover Your Best Life in Retirement Join us at our 3-hour on-site Health and Lifestyle Expo and learn how to stay active, healthy, and connected in retirement. We’ve gathered the best local community partners and businesses to provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to thrive. Everyone is welcome to join this free, fun and informative afternoon.

Prescott Poutine Feast
2023-05-28 11:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-27 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-26 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-25 11:00 - 21:00 | Prescott Pop Ups, 191 Water Street, East, Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Prescott Poutine Feast 2023 this Thursday to Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm!
Enjoy live entertainment and vendors on site, with multiple trucks serving specialty poutine to suit every taste.

Branching Out For Our Beaver - A Fundraising Initiative
2023-05-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Help us make a splash! Donate your branches to our Beaver fundraising initiative at the Aquatarium today. Your contribution will have a positive ripple effect on our conservation efforts 🤩
Spring clean-up is approaching and the Aquatarium is holding an event to raise money for Justin Beaver. If you want to participate, you are welcome to donate branches, sticks, or logs to our Creature Husbandry team. You can visit our front desk to pick up a copy of our tree identification pamphlets to find out Justin’s preferred branches and how to identify each one.
The Aquatarium is holding a Spring Branch Fundraiser for Justin Beaver!
The Animal Husbandry team is looking to receive:
– Branches, logs, spring buds and leafy branches that Justin LOVES to eat.
– 2-4 inch diameter branches
– Large logs for Justin Beaver’s revamped exhibit
For a list of Justin Beaver’s favourite types of branches:
Maple
Elm
Apple
Poplar
Alder
Beech
Birch and he loves ANYTHING with Spring buds!
Date: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
May 26th, 27th and 28th
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: 6 Broad Street
In Front of The Aquatarium
You can find all of the information on our Facebook event page.

Cadillac Rumble @ 1000 Islands Brewery
2023-05-27 20:30 | 1000 Islands Brewery, 65 King St W,, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
We’re heading back to beautiful Brockville, ON to play at the 1000 Islands Brewery Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at 8:30 PM.
Please join us for a great night of local beer, great food, and red-hot rock n roll!

Downtown Brockville's 'Spring into The Street' Event
2023-05-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Bocville, King Street, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Downtown Brockville is hosting its first event of the season on Saturday, May 27th all along King Street.
The event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with King Street closed to traffic.
Experience the best shopping Brockville offers and discover your new favourite stores. There will be live music, local artists exhibitions, and more.
There’s a touch of everything for everyone in Downtown Brockville.

Retro & vintage-inspired market
2023-05-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Court House Lodge, 7 Court House Square, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Now that we have your attention (sorry ladies, Jeff Goldblum won’t be attending the event); Tina and myself are excited to invite you to a retro & inspired vintage market!
From 10 am to 2 pm, come do some shopping, listening to some rock’n’roll music! We might have some live music as well!
Do you have antiques and would love to be part of the event? Vendor spaces are available ($25 for a 10×10).
Message me if you are interested.
Note that this is an outdoor event, in the back parking lot of Court House Lodge.

Spencerville Mill Canoe Poker Run 2023
2023-05-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Speceville Mill, 11 Water St,, Spencerville, Ontario, Canada
Enjoy a spring morning paddle on the South Nation River.

Bring your kayaks, canoes or paddling vessels of your choice. Contact Brian at 613-340-2552 to reserve a vessel to borrow.

Registration and start time 9 am at O’Hagan’s Bridge, County Road 18. The estimated route travel time is 2-2.5 hours.

Lunch provided to registered participants and will be served in Spencerville Mill Park. BBQ by Spencerville & District Optimist Club.

Shuttle to back to participant vehicles will be provided by volunteers.

Tickets for the prize draw based on the value of the poker hand, drawn at 12:30 pm. To be eligible for the draw, participants need to finish the route before 12:30 pm.

Proceeds to benefit the Spencerville Mill & Museum.
$10 child under 12 years $25 for adults

Yard, Plant and Bake Sale
2023-05-27 08:00 - 13:00 | Brockville Arts Hub – St. John United Church, 32 Park St,, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Youth Opportunities for the Arts (YOA) and St. John’s United Church Fundraisers are collaborating to present a Yard, Plant and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 27th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
This is an annual event that features many “new to you” bargains, plants culled by expert “green thumbs” and delicious baked goods.
Make this your one-stop shopping destination to get ready for Spring planting and maybe take home a unique item from the yard sale plus some home baking.
Come early because if it’s anything like years past, we sell out very quickly!

Brockville Concert Association 75th Anniversary 'A World of Music' - Sultans of String
2023-05-26 19:30 - 22:30 | Brockville Arts Centre, 235 King St W, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
The Brockville Concert Association is thrilled to celebrate its 75th Anniversary with “A World of Music “ beginning with the Sultans of String Refuge/Sanctuary project This concert highlights the positive contributions of refugees and new immigrants to Canada.
The show is a collaboration with special guests who are newcomers to this land, Indigenous artists, as well as global talents who have been ambassadors for peace.
The multi-award-winning, 3x Juno-nominated, and Billboard charting band create “energetic and exciting music from a band with talent to burn!” (Maverick, UK).
For more than a decade, Sultans of String have thrilled audiences with their genre-hopping passport of Celtic reels, Flamenco, Django-jazz, Arabic, Cuban, and South Asian rhythms. The group celebrates musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity, with world rhythms that excite audiences to their feet!

Cajòn and The Hollowbodies at Sam's Brass Racks
2023-05-26 19:00 - 23:30 | Sams Brass Racks, 24 Perth St., Brockville, Ontario, Canada
we are excited about returning to Sam’s. Come on out for an evening of dancing and playing some pool.

River House Live in the Pavilion at Windmill Brewery
2023-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Windmill Brewery, 5 Newport Drive, Johnstown, Ontario, Canada
Wood-fired dinner, live local musicians, fresh cold beer and full bar service every Friday – this is where you want to be!

Beach Vibes Succulent Shell Workshop at Wild Little Roses
2023-05-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Wild Little Roses, 11 Perth Street, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Our Succulent Shell Workshop is a fun creative activity for just about anyone! This workshop you will be creating and designing your very Succulent Shell Centerpiece. Using an assorted of colors of moss to create your very own masterpiece We promise its not as difficult as you think!
MATERIALS: Assorted Succulents of your choices assorted moss, and beautiful Shell container.
We supply the items to make and create! You will guided through the process of creating of your very own beautiful wreath.
Our teaching style is rustic, classic and creative! We will blend a few popular styles to suit everyone’s needs.
Come for a visit get out and enjoy our beautiful city! Take a stroll through the Arts District to check out some of the local shops and studios!
Enjoy a meal in our Historic downtown and don’t forget to head down to Blockhouse Island for a stroll.

Rhythm Jam
2023-05-23 18:30 | Richards Coffee House, 234 King St W,, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Circle Vibes is excited to introduce our first Rhythm Jam Circle Series beginning May 23/23. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Registration packages are available by email at: circlevibes33@gmail.com.
An inclusive social initiative aimed at building community thru hosting gatherings for folks who love music and are looking for a fun way to meet new people and create some joy through music. Join us~ Let’s Jam!

Kemptville Buskerfest 2023
2023-05-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Ontario
Kemptville Buskerfest presented by Urbandale Construction is a FREE single-day festival hosted in Downtown Kemptville.
In its second year, Buskerfest 2023 will take over Prescott Street (from Rotary Park to the former North Grenville District High School) on Saturday, May 20th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ✨
You won’t want to miss out on the wide range of breathtaking circus acts, including acrobats, magicians, jugglers, and fire breathers, alongside talented musicians, artists, comedians, and much more! 🎭
Be sure to check out the kids’ zone, unique market vendors, the Kemptville’s Got Talent showcase, local restaurants and businesses, 7 food trucks, and all the interactive entertainment!! 🎪
Take advantage of free parking at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road #44) and take the free shuttle service to the festival site and back. 🚌
THE FIRST 500 GUESTS GET A FREE BUSKERFEST TOTE BAG! 📢
To learn more, go to www.kemptvillebuskerfest.ca

Prescott Farmers' and Crafters' Market Opening Day
2023-05-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Prescott Riverwalk Promenade, Edward Street between King Street and Water Street, Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Join us on the RiverWalk Promenade for the Opening Day of the Prescott Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market!
We’re welcoming back old friends and lots of sure-to-be new favourites to our new spring and summer home!
Opening Day is even more special this year as we welcome back Lyric Rogers as our musical performer!
See you May 20th!

Happy Green Acres Presents Ambush Spring Jam
2023-05-20 - 2023-05-21 | Happy Green Acres, 2 Green Acres Rd,, Mallorytown, Ontario, Canada
The first party to kick off Summer
May 20 to 21, 2023
Features Eddy & the Stingrays, Country Rocks and Austin Young.

Prescott Pop-Ups Grand Opening
2023-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Prescott RiverWalk District, 191 Water St East, Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a Grand Opening Event at the Prescott Pop-Ups!
Shop Pop-Up vendors and food trucks, enjoy live entertainment, and kick off the season in style along the St. Lawrence River!
From Victoria Day weekend through Labour Day, come down and shop an assortment of rotating and seasonal vendors and food trucks in Downtown Prescott’s RiverWalk District.
Seasonal vendors include:
∙ Onceat426 Boutique and Market
∙ River Vibes Picnics
∙ Mystical Katarina
∙ Forwarder’s Antiques
∙ For the love of Gelato
∙ Judy’s Wooden Spoon

31st annual 3M Golf for Kid's Sake in support of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville
2023-05-19 13:00 | Prescott Golf Club, 900 Boundary Street, Prescott, Ontario, Canada
The 31st annual 3M Golf for Kid’s Sake in support of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville is being held on Friday, May 19th at the Prescott Golf Club.
The cost is $160 per golfer with a meal included.
The deadline to register is Thursday, May 11th.
Tee off time is 1:00 pm.
Proceeds from the event will go to the many programs Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville offers around Leeds & Grenville.
For more information and to register please visit biggerevents.ca
