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MAY 2013

 

 

Quinte Film Alternative - Barbara

Posted February 2, 4:18 PM

Wednesday May 8, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

 

 

 

 

 

Germany, 2012 – Rated PG – 105 minutes – in German
Written and Directed by Christian Petzold
Cast Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Jasna Fritz

Removed from a prestigious medical post in East Berlin and reassigned to an underfunded rural hospital, Barbara (Nina Hoss) resentfully isolates herself from her new colleague, chief physician Andre (Ronald Zehrfeld), whom she suspects is keeping tabs on her at the behest of the local Stasi officer. Seeking solace in clandestine trysts with her West German lover Jörg (Mark Waschke), who is working to effect Barbara’s escape, Barbara allows her icy mask to slip when she meets a young pregnant woman who has contracted meningitis. As Barbara and Andre nurse Stella back to health, they begin to bond over their shared passion for medicine. But even as she finds herself falling in love with him, Barbara still cannot be sure that Andre is not a spy. When Jörg returns to offer her a sure-fire escape from the country, Barbara must make a difficult decision between her desire for freedom and her growing attraction to a man who may be waiting to betray her.

Single screening tickets are available at The Empire Theatre Box Office – in advance or at-the-door.
Evening (7:30PM) – $11 / Matinee (2PM) – $9. / Student – $5.50.
Become a QFA Member and SAVE 30% on our single-ticket pricing.

Infoline: 613-391-4310, info@quintefilmalternative.ca

Screenings at: The Empire Theatre, 321 Front St, Belleville

 

 

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes

Posted March 2, 4:18 PM

Saturday, May 11,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each year, men, women and their families are joining the award winning Walk A Mile in Her Shoes®. The International Men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence. This event is a playful opportunity for men to raise awareness in their community about the serious causes, effects and remediations to sexualized violence. 2013 marks the third annual Walk A Mile Quinte event and Royal LePage ProAlliance is thrilled to be spearheading this effort once again.

http://walkamilequinte.ca/

 

The Annual National Garage Sale for Shelter

Posted March 2, 4:18 PM

Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty office in Belleville is hosting the National Garage sale for Shelter, with 100% of the proceeds going to help women and children who have experienced family violence.

Empire Square, Downtown Belleville

 

 

Prince Edward County 2013 Antique Spring Show & Sale

Posted September 1, 10:08 AM

Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antiques show, one of the biggest in the region, with treasures on display indoors and outdoors at Picton’s Crystal Palace.

Picton Fairgrounds, 375 Main Street East, Picton, Prince Edward County

For more information contact:
Holly Newland at 613-393-5886 boogleberry@sympatico.ca

www.pecantiques.com

 

 

Quinte Film Alternative - The Sapphires

Posted February 2, 4:18 PM

Wednesday May 22, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

 

 

 

 

 

Australia, 2012 – Rated PG – 99 minutes
Written by Tony Briggs, Keith Thompson
Directed by Wayne Blair
Cast Chris O’Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy

The Sapphires is an effervescent, irresistible crowd-pleaser, with plenty of spunk and sass to go along with its fully earned sentiment.

The Sapphires, is a portrait of a late 1960s girl group about four young Koori girls who are discovered one night in a dusty outback tavern by lanky, often soused Irish-born talent scout Dave (Chris O’Dowd). With a sharp ear for honey-tinged voices, Dave convinces the girls to switch their act from country and western to rhythm and blues and vows to make The Sapphires shine — not just in town, not just in the region, not just in the country, but all over the world.

Single screening tickets are available at The Empire Theatre Box Office – in advance or at-the-door.
Evening (7:30PM) – $11 / Matinee (2PM) – $9. / Student – $5.50.
Become a QFA Member and SAVE 30% on our single-ticket pricing.

Infoline: 613-391-4310, info@quintefilmalternative.ca

Screenings at: The Empire Theatre, 321 Front St, Belleville

 

 

Dancing With The Stars Quinte - "One Night Only"

Posted February 25, 11:03 AM

Friday May 24th, Doors open: 6:30 pm, Show Starts 7:30 pm

"Dance" After the Show....dance floor open until 1:00 am

 

 

 

Belleville on the Bay of Quinte Plein Air Festival

Posted February 14, 3:30 PM

Friday, May 31st to Sunday, June 2nd, 2013

The BDIA is thrilled to announce the first ever Belleville-on-the-Bay-of-Quinte Plein Air Festival coming this Spring!

For more details visit the event website at http://www.bellevillepleinairfestival.com.

 

 

 

JUNE 2013

 

Berrylicious

Posted February 14, 3:30 PM

Saturday, June 15

Downtown Belleville

 

 

JULY 2013

 

 

Canada Day Festivities

Posted February 25, 11:03 AM

Monday, July 1

Belleville's 2013 Canada Day Celebrations at Zwick's Island Park

Celebrate Canada's 145th birthday with your friends and family and take part in a variety of exciting activities including the children's village and teen zone, local and national food vendors, as well as the local artist exhibit, petting zoo and hog races, featuring an assortment of local businesses and community groups. There will be also live entertainment throughout the day and when night falls, sit back and enjoy the Region's largest fireworks display!

 

 

VIQ 13th Annual Ladies Golf & Spa Day - Sponsored by Investors Group Darrell Smith Financial Team

Posted February 25, 11:03 AM

Thursday, July 4th, Shotgun Start 11 am

Join us for a wonderful day of golf at Oak Hills Golf Club, Stirling. We have exclusive use of The Glen course for the day.

 

 

Town & Country Garden Tour

Posted June 14, 3:15 PM

Saturday July 13, 10 am-4 pm
Canadian Federation University Women

8 beautiful gardens featured. We have art in one and musicians in two others. Price: $25 Includes: Box Lunch to be picked up at St. Thomas Anglican Church, self-guided tours of 8 gardens in Belleville and surrounding area. Other features: Each ticket receives a ballot in a draw for a 7-night stay at any Endless Vacation Rentals Resort. Ballots to be completed at St. Thomas Anglican Church. For more info: Call 613–966-5677 Description of one of the gardens: This classic Georgian style home is perfectly placed on three acres of property. The front courtyard brings you back in time with a sunken patio filled with manicured hedges and tall grasses. In the front yard, a beautiful pond is fenced by natural cat tails and mature trees. It is home to fish, turtles and frogs. As you proceed to the backyard you will experience country elegance delighting the senses with the smell of herbs and cedar, the sounds of nature at the water’s edge and the sight of lovely shore birds.

 

 

Rotary Loves Kids - Party In The Square

Posted February 14, 3:00 PM

Friday, July 20

Market Square, Downtown Belleville

It's Belleville's Best Summer Party

A Benefit for the kids of Quinte.

• Food & Drinks
• Excellent Band
• Patio Lights
• Dancing Under the Stars with live music by Arden and The Tourists

A Community event all are welcome, let's have fun while raising funds to help the kids of the Quinte Region.
Purchase $10 advance tickets online or they can be purchased at one of the following locations:
BMO Downtown & Bell Blvd
Scotiabank Quinte Mall
Dewes Independent Grocer
Richard Davis Belleville
Tickets also available at the door for $15

 

 

Belleville Waterfront & Ethnic Festival

Posted February 14, 3:00 PM

July 11, 12, 13 & 14

Over 25 years of family fun & food!

Have you ever wondered where you could go with family and friends to find attractions, food and entertainment to satisfy everyone? … this is it!

The tasty Ethnic Food Village, fun-filled Midway, top quality Main Stage Entertainment, large Vendor Exposition and Children’s Movie & TV “Stars” highlight this 4-day event in a beautiful waterfront setting.

Go to http://www.bellevillewaterfrontfestival.com/

Free Admission and $2 Parking

 

 

AUGUST 2013

 

 

The Good Backpack Program

Posted March 1, 2011, 11:43 AM

The Good Backpack program aims to provide an affordable way for parents to purchase backpacks full of school supplies for their children. With the current state of the economy this program becomes increasingly important as people need to stretch their dollars further. This is a self-identified program and backpacks are available for only $10 each.

 

 

 

Stack the Pack

Wal-Mart,Trenton

 

Stuff the Bus

Quinte Mall

 

 

Donate to the Good Backpack Program!

2" Binders

Soft Pencil Cases

Dixon HB Pencils

Coiled Notebooks

Safety or round tipped scissors

Glue sticks

Lined paper

Erasers

Duo Tangs

Calculators

Rulers

Crayola or Laurentian Broad lined markers

Crayola or Laurentian Pencil Crayons

Backpacks

Cash donations are also accepted, we will do the shopping on your behalf!

 

To Volunteer, contact Volunteer & Information Quinte 613-969-8862

 

The Good Backpack Program is a partnership between 3 agencies: United Way of Quinte, Community Development Council and Volunteer & Information Quinte. If you have any questions, please contact 613-962-9531

 

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters - Ribfest

Posted February 14, 3:00 PM

August 9, 10 & 11

West Zwicks Park, Belleville

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Ribfest is now in it's sixth great year! All proceeds from the event are used to support programs and services which benefit children and youth in our community.

In addition to a beautiful waterfront setting at West Zwick's Park in Belleville, Ontario, we have some of the best Ribbers in the world just waiting to serve you their mouth watering ribs, pulled pork and chicken! You can even taste their sauces!

This year we welcome:

Camp 31 - Brewton, Alabama
Hawg's Gone Wild - Daytona, Florida
Sticky Fingers - Dundas, Ontario
Jack the Ribber - London, Ontario
Horn Dawgs Smokin BBQ - Oshawa, Ontario
Crabby's BBQ Shack - London, Ontario
Billy Bones BBQ - Port Colborne, Ontario

Ribfest is more than just ribs! Food lovers can also enjoy:

Piping hot fries, slow roasted corn and yams, funnel cakes, ice cream, blooming onions, lemonade, Beaver Tails, sausages and hotdogs.

 

If eating doesn't keep you busy enough, we also have a Kidz Zone to keep the little ones amused and musical entertainment all weekend long!

Come join in the rib-rageous fun! Bring your friends, family and neighbours. There are no admission fees and parking is a minimum $2.00 donation. Support Big Brothers Big Sisters and your community!

 

 

 

Downtown Belleville Street Dance

Posted March 14, 8:45 AM

Friday, August 16

Downtown Street Dance

 

 

SEPTEMBER 2013

 

Doors Open Belleville

Posted February 14, 3:00 PM

Saturday, September 28th

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER 2012

 

 

 

Quinte Film Alternative - Great Movie Wednesdays

Posted September 25, 11:23 AM

The Empire Theatre, Belleville

 

 

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 2013

 

 

Christmas Sharing FOOD BOXES

Posted September 14, 3:00 PM

Beginning November 1st to November 30th

 

 

Quinte Arts Council - Festival of Trees -

Posted Ocotober 1, 3:00 PM

TBA

 

 

 

DECEMBER 2013

 

Volunteer & Information Quinte - International Volunteer Day Celebration

Posted January 26, 4:14 PM

Thursday December 5th, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

International Volunteer Day (IVD) - (December 5) is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985.
This evening is to thank the volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness of their valuable contribution to society.

Sears Home Store, Belleville

 

 

Community Christmas Dinner - Belleville

Posted November 22, 4:15 PM

Wednesday, December 25, 12 Noon Sharp
We would encourage any individual who is alone on Christmas to attend.

You must register by phone at 613-969-1020 or in person before December 22nd at the Christmas Sharing Office, Century Place, 199 Front Street, 2nd Floor (Do not call the Salvation Army)

Meals can be delivered to shut-ins and rides are available in town.

Salvation Army Church, 290 Bridge Street West

 

 

13th Annual Christmas Dinner & Fellowship - Picton

Posted November 22, 4:15 PM

Wednesday, December 25, 12:00 Noon

In memory of Henry Blakeny
To reserve your seat or arrange home delivery or a ride, please contact Cindy Keddie 471-1115, Theresa 476-7284, Maureen 476-1063 or Gilead Fellowship 476-2622 before December 23 if possible
Location: Picton Community Centre
P.S. On Christmas Day call 613-922-5279 or 613-471-0052 or 613-471-0950

 

 

 

 

 

 

JANUARY 2014

 

 

2014 Volunteer Service Awards

Posted January 7, 1:03 PM

Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
Nomination Deadline: TBA,

In recognition of the important role our youth play currently and in the present and the future of volunteering, the nomination process has been enhanced to encourage more youth nominations. Each organization may nominate up to 9 volunteers, 3 of whom must be youth. If all your nominees are adults, the number you may nominate remains at 6.

Nomination forms and program information are available on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration website at www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards. You may also contact the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat by phone at : 416-314-7526 or 1-877-832-8622; by TTY at 416-327-2391; or by fax at 416-314-7743.

The deadline date for submissions is January 25 of each year, but you may submit nomination forms at any time. Nominations received after the deadline will be considered for the following year.

 

 

United Way of Quinte - Achievement Celebration

Posted January 3, 1:30 PM

TBA

Join us for our achievement celebration.

Doors open at 6 pm

Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Cash bar available.

The Empire Theatre located at 321 Front Street, Belleville

Please RSVP by January 10 to Lyndsey Harker by email lharker@unitedwayofquinte.ca or by phone 613-962-9531 Ext 24.

 

 

   

Canadian Mental Health Association, Hastings and Prince Edward Branch -

7th Annual "Sleep Out So Others Can Sleep In"

Posted January 3, 1:24 PM

TBA

Location: three sites

Belleville - Market Square

Bancroft - Loyalist Campus Parking Lot

Quinte West - Trenton City Hall Parking Lot

 

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters - 16th Annual Trivia Quiz

Posted January 3, 1:24 PM

TBA

Exercise your brain while helping to raise funds to support the programs and services for the children and youth in our communities!
$20 per person
Location: 413 Wing Air Force Association, Trenton, ON

 

 

Alzheimer Society of Belleville-Hastings-Quinte

19th Annual Walk for Memories

TBA - Bancroft

TBA - Belleville

Posted January 07, 11:03 AM

Don’t forget to register for the 19th Annual Walk for Memories
www.walkformemories.ca.

 

 

Gleaners Food Bank & Tri-County Warehouse

TBA

Posted January 7, 11:03 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEBRUARY 2014

 

 

Savour The Local Chill - Souper Soup Contest

Posted January 7, 10:24 AM

TBA

Details to follow

 

MARCH 2013

 

 

Inclusive Community and Economic Development

Thursday, March 21st, 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Posted March 1, 3:09 PM

Presented by: City of Belleville | United Nations Association in Canada | Quinte Local Immigration Partnership

Bringing the greater Quinte area community together to celebrate diversity and economic development

Tickets will not be sold at the door, for tickets please contact the Quinte Local Immigration Partnership QLIP Coordinator 613-968-7723 Ext 23 or any member of the Quinte United Immigrant Services QUIS for tickets at the QUIS office 613-968-7723. QLIP and QUIS are both located at 41 Octavia Street in Belleville.

Venue: Albert College

Tickets: $10 per person (includes a light supper buffet)

Speakers: Mayor Neil Ellis, City of Belleville and Karen Poste, Manager Economic & Strategic Initiatives

Music: Local Musicians

 

 

Empty Bowls

Saturday, March 23rd, 9:00 am- 4:30 pm

Posted March 1, 3:09 PM

Empty Bowls is an annual fundraising event for the Quinte Regional Food Share Shelter (QRFSS). Each year local potters, crafters and vendors sell their handmade creations at Loyalist College in the Cafeteria. Soup is donated by Dinkels Restaurant & the Loyalist College Culinary program. Desserts are donated by Maggie’s Country Korner. Tickets are $20 and include a handmade bowl of your choice from one of the local potters and a bowl of soup. Soup alone can be purchased for $5.

Please Join us at the Loyalist College Cafeteria and show your support for local artists and businesses, enjoy your soup and listen to live music.

All proceeds from Empty Bowls go to support local food banks serviced through the Gleaners Tri-County Warehouse

 

 

Maple in the County

Posted March 15, 1:52 PM

March 23 & 24

A Top 100 Ontario Festival!Come and Taste the Sweetness of Spring! Enjoy family friendly activities at sugar bushes throughout Prince Edward County. In locations all over the County, take part in cooking classes, wine, cider and beer tastings, maple themed dining, flower arranging, farm animals, a farm & artisan craft market, and retail sales. Visit www.mapleinthecounty.ca for details.

 

 

Quinte Film Alternative - Stories We Tell

Posted February 2, 4:18 PM

Wednesday March 27, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

 

 

 

 

 

Canada, 2012 – Rated 14A – 108 minutes
Written and Directed by Sarah Polley

Canadian Screen Award – BEST DOCUMENTARY
Toronto Film Critics Association Award – BEST CANADIAN FILM

Polley examines the disagreements and varying narratives of a single family as they look back on decades-old events.

Single screening tickets are available at The Empire Theatre Box Office – in advance or at-the-door.
Evening (7:30PM) – $11 / Matinee (2PM) – $9. / Student – $5.50.
Become a QFA Member and SAVE 30% on our single-ticket pricing.

Infoline: 613-391-4310, info@quintefilmalternative.ca

Screenings at: The Empire Theatre, 321 Front St, Belleville

 

 

APRIL 2013

 

 

Quinte Film Alternative - The Angel's Share

Posted February 2, 4:18 PM

Wednesday April 10, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

 

 

 

 

 

UK/Scotland, 2012 – Rated 14A – 101 minutes
Written by Paul Laverty

The Angels’ Share is a delightfully old-fashioned, breezy caper-comedy, set in Scotland, about a scheming youngster determined to break into a distillery and make off with some extremely pricey malt whiskey.

Single screening tickets are available at The Empire Theatre Box Office – in advance or at-the-door.
Evening (7:30PM) – $11 / Matinee (2PM) – $9. / Student – $5.50.
Become a QFA Member and SAVE 30% on our single-ticket pricing.

Infoline: 613-391-4310, info@quintefilmalternative.ca

Screenings at: The Empire Theatre, 321 Front St, Belleville

 

 

2013 Volunteer Appreciation Buffet Breakfast

Posted February 10, 3:02 PM

April 20th, 9:00 am-11:30 am

Presented by Volunteer & Information Quinte and Investors Group

Presentation of:
The Ruth Burrows Volunteer of the Year Award
The Maurice Rollins Youth Leadership Award
Investors Group Business Person of the Year Award

Space is limited, register your volunteers early
RSVP: March 30 (with payment)
By phone: 613-969-8862
By email: volunteer@viq.ca

Cost:
VIQ member agency : $12 per person
Non-member agency: $15 per person
** non-refundable

Location: Travelodge, 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville, ON

 

 

Quinte Watershed Cleanup Trash Bash

Saturday April 20, 8 am to 2 pm
Spring has arrived and the winter’s accumulation of litter has left our parks and roadways with an unsightly mess.  Not only does this take away from the beauty of our parks but it could end up in our water and pollute our rivers. Come out and make our community a little cleaner!

Organize your family, friends and neighbours to volunteer to clean up your neighbourhood, local parks and road ways. Organize your fellow employees and join the Corporate Challenge. Everyone can make a difference by doing a small amount.

 

 

American Sign Language (ASL) Classes Winter Session

Level 101 - 10 weeks

Wednesday evenings 6 to 9pm

April 23 to June 20

Registration Tuition: $150, Workbook DVD Level 101 material: $86

Instructor: Robert Bhola

470 Dundas Street East, Bayview Mall, Belleville

Please Contact Jen vanderHeyden Phone: 613-966-8995 (tty) 613-966-7381 email: jvanderheyden@chs.ca

   

Level 102 - 10 weeks

Thursday evenings 6 to 9 pm

April 25 - June 20

Registration Tuition: $175 (Additional materials cost if you don't have the book)

Instructor: Robert Bhola

470 Dundas Street East, Bayview Mall, Belleville

Please Contact Jen vanderHeyden Phone: 613-966-8995 (tty) 613-966-7381 email: jvanderheyden@chs.ca

 

 

Quinte Film Alternative - Amour

Posted February 2, 4:18 PM

Wednesday April 24, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

 

 

 

 

 

Austria/France/Germany, 2011 – Rated 14A – 127 minutes – in French
Written and Directed by Michael Haneke
Cast Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuelle Riva, Jean-Louis Trintignant

Academy Award – FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Nominated for 5 Oscars including BEST PICTURE

Amour details the painful dilemma that confronts Anne and Georges Laurent, a married couple in their eighties, as one of them gradually succumbs to illness.

Single screening tickets are available at The Empire Theatre Box Office – in advance or at-the-door.
Evening (7:30PM) – $11 / Matinee (2PM) – $9. / Student – $5.50.
Become a QFA Member and SAVE 30% on our single-ticket pricing.

Infoline: 613-391-4310, info@quintefilmalternative.ca

Screenings at: The Empire Theatre, 321 Front St, Belleville

 

 

Student Art Show - Downtown Belleville

Friday April 26th & Saturday April 27th, 8 am to 2 pm
The 2nd annual Downtown Belleville Student Art Show will kick at the Core and feature the students' art along with live performances. An art walk tour will be created in the downtown core throughout the month of May.

 

 

Rotary Trump Aids Poker Walk

Saturday April 27th, Registration 10 am, Walk Starts 1 pm

• On Saturday, April 27th, 2013, you too can be “All In” to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS for the 4th Annual Rotary Trumps AIDS Poker Walk.

  Join a team of 4 to raise money, walk, eat, play and win; including a trip for two to Las Vegas.

  Through the walk, participants will collect playing cards to attempt to make the best poker hand with prizes awarded to the top 3 teams. The poker showdown will take place after the walk at our tailgate party with great food, prizes and silent auction.

  ONE PERSON DIES OF AIDS EVERY 10 SECONDS 4 MILLION NEW CASES EACH YEAR !

  Help in the fights against HIV/AIDS. Help us raise funds and exceed our previous goals! Let's make this the year we break $100,000!!

• Solicit donations painless through the powerful event website and online donation tools at www.trumpaids.ca
• Be an event sponsor, volunteer or prize donor!

For more info, to sign on, sponsor, or volunteer for the event committee, contact Mark Bishop at coord@trumpaids.ca or 613-962-2597