Events for July 2011.
Kingston Scottish Festival
Saturday, 28 May, was the competition in Highland dancing, solo piping and drumming along with pipe band competitions. In the pipe band competitions, there were competitions from G...more
Children's Thrift Sale
On Saturday 28 May, a Children's Thrift Sale was held at the Thompson Drill Hall on the Base. You would find gently used clothing/footwear for children, a good selection of materni...more
Child Development Centre's Neuromuscular Picnic
On Saturday, May 29, the Child Development Centre from Hotel Dieu Hospital held their 4th annual Picnic for all the children and families affected by a neuromuscular disease. The p...more
Kingston and District Rod & Gun Club Kids' Perch Derby
The Kingston and District Rod & Gun Club Kids' Perch Derby & Kingston Police Department Association Kid's perch Derby for Children 12 and under took place on Saturday May 28th, 201...more
Let There Be Light
On Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28, The Salvation Army hosted the first Let There Be Light Conference on Social Justice and Human Trafficing. There were a variety of seminars t...more
The Beer Store Bottle Drive
On May 28 and 29, The Beer Store held their annual Bottle Drive in support of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. Customers were invited to donate their empty bottles or...more
Queen's at the Fort
Queen's graduates were transported back in time over a sumptuous 3-course dinner served by soldier servants in period costume at Fort Henry last month.
After dining under a tent s...more
Motorcycle Ride for Dad
“If I had gotten checked this time last year,
I wouldn't be planning my own funeral today.”
Charlie Pester, Kingston educator and role model
The annual Motorcycle Ride For...more
2011 Kingston-Napanee MS Walk
Approximately 270 people participated in the 21st annual Walk to end MS at LCVI on Sunday May 29, 2011. After opening ceremonies, the crowd was introduced to Yves Savoie, CEO of On...more
Great Strides Walk Kingston
Every year across Canada, friends, family and co-workers of people with cystic fibrosis lace up their walking shoes to participate in Great Strides™: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic ...more
Navy League Cadet Corps Cataraqui's Annual Parade
The year end formal inspection and parade for the Navy League Cadets for boys and girls ages 9-12 took place on May 29. Cadets spent the year learning about leadership, first aid,...more
Teaming up to Conquer Cancer
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society have formed a partnership that will raise a substantial amount of money towards conquering cancer through ...more
Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life
On Friday June 3 Kingston and people from the neighboring cites took on a 12 hour walk to raise money for cancer research. The walk took place at the relay track at Royal Military ...more
Loyalist Gymnastics Club "Showcase 2011"
On 4 June, family and friends attended this event which gives the recreational and competitive gymnasts a chance to show off their new skills and routines they have been working on...more
TELUS JDRF "Walk to Cure Diabetes"
The Telus JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is important to ALL people affected by diabetes, whether Adult Type 2, or Juvenile Type 1. A cure is a cure and everyone associated with this e...more
Yoga for change cheque presentation
Merchants from the Rideau Town Centre present a cheque of $2000 to Michael Borges from the Canadian Mental Health Association that was raised through "Yoga for Change" in May. The ...more
Camp Outlook Fundraising and Information Session
Camp Outlook is a non-profit organization that sends deserving youth age 13-17 from the Kingston community on 9 day canoe trips in Algonquin Park. Camp Outlook held a fundraiser ou...more
Esthetician student brings home the gold… again!
St. Lawrence College student, Melissa Greyling, who won gold in the Ontario Skills Competition last month, represented the college during the two-day National Skills Competition in...more
Ontario Celebrates Tourism Week
Ontario is encouraging families to create their own travel story this summer by showcasing what our province has to offer. Tourism Week kicked off a national celebration to promote...more
Grad gets paid $25,000 to Stay in School
While most university and college graduates hang up their caps and gowns after graduation, three young professionals have chosen to stay on and dedicate their careers to the field ...more
