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Upcoming Non-Profit Events

January 1 - December 31	Alzheimer Society
	The Alzheimer Society has some upcoming support meetings in the area: 1st Friday of every month- Grace United Church 1-3pm Gananoque; 2nd Thursday of each month Alzheimer Office 1-3pm Brockville; 3rd Thursday of each month St Paul's United Church 1:30-3:30pm Prescott; 3rd Friday of each month Country Roads Community Health Centre 2-4pm Portland; 4th Thursday of each month Bayview Manor 1-3pm Kemptville.

September 1 - May 30	League and Tournament Darts
	League and Tournament Darts are looking for players for existing teams. They play Thursdays at several locations across Brockville. New and experienced players are welcome. Please call 613-372-1892.

September 22 - June 30	Recruiting Drive
	The Brockville Army Cadets are recruiting every Tuesday 6:30pm-9:30pm. You will learn; adventure training, leadership, first aid, orienteering with map and compass, radio communications and search and rescue. Open for everyone over the age of 12. Uniforms are loaned at no charge and there is no registration fee. Summer camps also run from two to seven weeks. Please call 613-340-1254 for more detials.

September 24 - April 29	Hot Lunches at YMCA
	Every Wednesday head to the Brockville and Area YMCA on Park Street in Brockville for a delicious hot lunch. Every week will be a diffent menu and cooks. Lunch is $5 and proceeds support The United Way of Leeds & Grenville (Sept 24-Dec 3rd) and the YMCA's Annual Giving Campaign (Dec 10-April 29).

October 27 - November 27	Dear World Campaign - Girls Inc.
	Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is a not-for profit organization that provides skills development programs to all girls ages 6 to 18. The Dear World Campaign is a public education initiative focusing on giving voice to what girls have to say about their lives, goals and abilities to challenge stereotypes. To view the video ad that more then 275 girls from Girls Inc. organizations from across Canada and the U.S. have developed go to The Girls Inc website or click the direct link found on our website. This is your chance to send a message to the whole world about what it’s like to be a girl call 1-888-DEARWRLD to record your own message about your hopes, dreams and ambitions about being who YOU are. WATCH THE VIDEO

December 1	10th Annual Toy Drive for Family and Childrens Services
	Dec 11 and Dec 12 all day, both days Brockville Chiropractic and Health Associates @ 333 California Ave unit 17, Will be accepting New Toy donations on Dec 11th and Dec 12th to Benefit Family and Childrens Services. Event Location: Brockville Chiropractic and Health Associates City: Brockville Contact Name: Shelley Orr Contact E-mail: shelley@brockvillechiropractic.com Contact Phone: 613-342-5544

December 1	Tree of Remembrance: Brockville District Hospice Palliative Care Service
	Be an Angel of Remembrance this Christmas Season for Brockville District Hospice Palliative Care Service. In order to provide services to individuals and their families and to sustain the scope of this service, the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service depends on contributions, memorial gifts, bequests and support of our special events...to continue now and in the future. There are three ways to be an Angel of Remembrance: - in person at 1000 Islands Mall (Sears Court), December 1st to December 6th, 2008 or at both Brockville General Hospital Sites. - by mail to Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (75 Charles Street, Brockville, ON K6V 1S8) - By phone (credit card only) Brockville and District Hospital Foundation - 613-345-4478 For more info: foundation@bgh-on.ca

December 16 - April 20	Ban Righ Centre Events
	An opportunity to continue your education at your own pace, in an intimate, comfortable setting with no exams! From the visual and other arts, science and and other arts, science and technology, the environment and social justice, to the more personal, obscure and indescribable, we try to cover it all. Everyone is welcome to the Ban Righ Centre’s Noon hour talks. Count on good company, stimulating conversation and a bowl of hot homemade soup for a small donation (free if you are a student)! Expand your mind in the comfort of our cozy Jean Royce Lounge. Held at 32 Bader Lane at noon. To learn more about our upcoming Winter speaker, contact Lisa at (613) 533-2976, or webbl@queensu.ca For info on all upcoming events visit Ban Righ Centre Events Page

December 19	Ban Righ Centre - Noon Hour Speaker Series
	Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Noon Emotional Intelligence ~Elspeth Christie: Learning Strategies Outreach Coordinator Emotional Intelligence has nothing to do with IQ, or how clever you are, but everything to do with how self-aware you are and how you interact with others. Why bother with EI? Recent research has shown that EI is twice as important as IQ in determining future career success. And the really good news is that it can be developed. This talk will introduce you to the components of Emotional Intelligence and suggest strategies to enhance your own Emotional Intelligence. name: Karen Knight email: kk9@queensu.ca phone: 613-533-2976

December 19	Queer and Religious, What's a Girl To Do?
	Queer and Religious, What’s A Girl To Do?~ Leanne Lieberman: Author Leanne Lieberman is the author of Gravity, a novel about an orthodox Jewish girl who falls in love with another girl. Leanne will read from her novel, and speak about how she came to came to write it. She will also discuss some Jewish responses to homosexuality. name: Karen Knight email: kk9@queensu.ca phone: 613-533-2976

December 19	Girls Inc. brings Girls' Night to the local YMCA
	Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is hosting a weekly drop in for all girls aged 6 to 13. In partnership with the Brockville & Area YMCA, Girls Inc. will be hosting a drop in every Thursday night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm starting January 8th, 2009. Girls’ Night is a safe and structured space where girls are celebrated for who they are and encouraged to be independent and take healthy risks. Activities engage girls in interactive, hands-on learning, the chance to gain new skills and having fun with peers through participation in group activities. A healthy snack will be provided. Girls Inc. curriculum based programming such as Allies in Action, Media Smarts, Economic Literacy, and Operation Smart will be implemented throughout the year. All of our programs are based on the Girl’s Bill of Rights. Girls Inc. is dedicated to offering a safe environment to young girls while enhancing their sense of belonging and ownership for their successes. Girls’ Bill of Right Girls have a right to be themselves and to resist gender stereotypes. Girls have a right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm. Girls have a right to take risks, to strive freely, and to take pride in success. Girls have a right to accept and appreciate their bodies. Girls have a right to have confidence in themselves and to be safe in the world. Girls have a right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence. For more information or if you are interested in supporting this new initiative please contact Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada by e-mail programs@uppercanada.girls-inc.org or 613-345-3295 ext: 2,2 Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Through programs that promote education, leadership, sports, health and self esteem. Girls Inc. empowers girls aged 6-18 to be the best they can; to say “I can”

January 8 - 17	Blue Canoe Productions: Titus Andronicus
	Blue Canoe Productions presents: Titus Andronicus January 8th-11th, 13th-17th, 2009 8pm, 2pm Matinee's on the 1oth, 11th &17th Rarely seen on stage in Canada, the youth production company BLUE CANOE PRODUCTIONS presents Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS. At the Wellington Street Theatre in Kingston, running in January from the 8th-11th, 13th-17th at 8pm. Matinee's on the 10th, 11th and 17th at 2pm. Tickets are on sale at the Grand Theatre Box Office, 613-530-2050, www.kingstongrand.ca, open Mondays-Saturdays 10:30am-2pm. Tickets will also be sold at the door on show nights. Adults $16, Students/Seniors $13. Warning: Mature Themes name: Mike Sheppard email: blue.canoe@hotmail.com phone: 613-382-8325

January 15	Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston presentation: "Kitchen Table Math"
	7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kitchen Table Math With Speaker: Lynda Colgan, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education This workshop is suitable for Parents and Educators. This workshop will focus on building positive attitudes to mathematics at the elementary school level. See how children's books, "stuff" from the junk drawer like buttons and beads, and a few fun tricks with fingers and bones can help to build confidence and competence in everyday arithmetic skills along with some "Aha!s" and smiles. Cost: $5.00 per person or $8.00 per couple Place: Macarthur College Room A342 Pre-registration is recommended. Call 613-545-0373 to register. name: Lana Greenwood email: ldak@ldakingston.com phone: 613-545-0373

January 20	Ban Righ Centre - Noon Hour Speaker Series
	Veiled Politics: Racializing Islam Post 9/11~ Dana Olwan: PhD Candidate, Department of English. Dana will examine recent debates on the practice of veiling in Islam. She will address the following questions: What are the politics of the contemporary focus on the veil? How are we to understand this focus in relation to Muslim women's racial difference? How does the racialization of Islam determine the perception of Muslim women? And in what ways has contemporary political discourse surrounding Muslim women been influenced by 9/11 and the 'war on terror'?

February 5	A Summer at Climate Change Ground Zero
	A Summer at Climate Change Ground Zero ~Fiona Gregory: MSc. Candidate, Geography Geography graduate student Fiona Gregory will show slides and talk about her summer of field work studying carbon dioxide exchange in different types of arctic vegetation while living in a remote field camp on Melville Island, Nunavut. name: Karen Knight email: kk9@queensu.ca phone: 613-533-2976

February 7	Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston: Annual Roast Beef Funraiser Dinner
	time: 5:30 pm The Learning Disabilities Assoc of Kingston is sponsoring it's Annual Roast Beef Fund-raiser Dinner served to you with dessert on Saturday February 7, 2009, 5:30 pm at Christ Church Parish Centre, 990 Sydenham Rd. Cost: Adults-$15.00 Children 6-12 yrs $7.50 Under 6 free Family Ticket $35.00 For tickets call LDAK at 613-545-0373 or Donna at 613-549-7468

February 9	What Should Women Read?
	What Should Women Read? ~ Rose De Shaw: Bookseller-Poet Leading up to International Women's Day, Rose De Shaw: Bookseller/Poet will take a look at Chick Lit versus Snot Lit. Could one exist without the other? Should one exist at all? Women as chicks. Is this a put-down or an opportunity? Books as guilt. Who makes the rules? name: Karen Knight email: kk9@queensu.ca phone: 613-533-2976

February 18	Getting to Green - Easy Sustainable Steps
	Getting to Green - Easy Sustainable Steps ~ Gerrie Baker: Sustainable Farmer In this presentation, Gerrie Baker, fondly known to school children as ‘The Worm Lady’ will describe how everyone can reduce their carbon footprint by sending zero organic waste to landfill. From tiny apartment indoor systems to large scale outdoor home and institutional units the little red wiggler earthworm can effectively manage the organic waste. Never purchase potting soil or fertilizer again, have healthy vibrant plants, learn and then teach the healthy soil food web and feel the joy of being a part of the solution. name: Karen Knight email: kk9@queensu.ca phone: 613-533-2976

February 25 - April 22	Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston: "Turning Blue" Bluegrass Concert Series
	February 25, March 25 & April 22, 2009 time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Learning Disabilities Assoc of Kingston will be holding a mini Bluegrass Concert Series at the Christ Church Cataraqui, 990 Sydenham Rd. for the months of February, March & April 2009.Musicians include: February 25 - The Lost and Found March 25 - The Tennessee Gentlemen April 22 - Wildwood Valley Boys Early Bird Ticket special for 3 concerts-$50.00 (before February 16, 2009) Advance ticket - $20.00 At the door - $23.00 For ticket information call 613-545-0373 name: Lana Greenwood email: ldak@ldakingston.com

March 2	Kuffiyeh Kinderlach
	Kuffiyeh Kinderlach ~ Pansee Atta: Artist Pansee’s art work will be displayed in the Jean Royce Lounge (32 Bader Lane) December 11, 2008- March 2. Few symbols have become more politically entrenched than the kuffiyeh, a simple, checkered, Palestinian scarf. By making visual and political links between seemingly unrelated characters, Kuffiyeh Kinderlach tracks how dramatically the meaning of a symbol can change as context is altered. name: Karen Knight email: kk9@queensu.ca phone: 613-533-2976

March 11	My Gift Wrapped in Barbed Wire
	My Gift Wrapped in Barbed Wire ~ Lisa Tugnette: Author and Speaker When Lisa Tugnette was diagnosed with breast cancer on the same day as her mother, she became the fourth woman in three generations of her family to face the cruel disease. In the months that followed, she lost both of her breasts, and as a result, suffered from depression and crippling self-doubt about her femininity and sexuality. Lisa takes you along on a journey of hope, healing and self-discovery while learning to love her altered body, scars and all. name: Karen Knight email: kk9@queensu.ca phone: 613-533-2976

March 17	A Woman's Artistic and Athletic Journey
	A Woman’s Artistic and Athletic Journey ~ Wendy Moore: Musician, Writer and Triathlete Musician, writer, and triathlete Wendy Moore will talk about her rather unconventional journey as a successful performing musician, teacher, writer, and triathlete. As founder and lead performer of a multi-faceted educational and entertaining music-focused show for children, The Celtic Rathskallions, Wendy will discuss her career past and present. Visit her web site www.celticrathskallions.ca name: Karen Knight email: kk9@queensu.ca phone: 613-533-2976

April 15	The Anxiety of Fear
	The Anxiety of Fear ~ Kim Armstrong: Artist Kim’s art work will be displayed in the Jean Royce Lounge (32 Bader Lane) March 3 - April 15. Her talk will explore the process of the art work, the notion of the internal conversation occurring within the portraits, and the idea of fear's power via individual anxiety. name: Karen Knight email: kk9@queensu.ca phone: 613-533-2976

June 26 - 29	3rd Annual Thousand Islands River Run - Motorcycle Rally
	"3rd Annual" THOUSAND ISLANDS RIVER RUN Motorcycle Rally June 26-28, 2009 Friday June 26 7-10pm- "Kick Off Block Dance" featuring the "YIKES" Downtown A-Bay Saturday June 27 V-FORCE CUSTOMS-"Vinnie and Cody"- From the American Chopper Series on the Discovery Channel Vendors at the Pavilion "ALL WEEKEND" "The Vertical Outlaws" Motorcycle Stunt Group @ the A-Bay Fire Hall 1:00-5:00pm "Mom and Pop"-Custom Bike Show @ 2:00pm "Dirtiest Bike" Contest @ 2:00pm "Rob's Dyno Service" ALL DAY@ A-Bay Fire Hall "Ladies TATTOO" Contest-The Downtown I @ 5:00pm "Men's TATTOO" Contest-Skiff's @ 6:00pm Saturday June 28 "Live Music Fest"- Location at Downtown Alexandria Bay 11:00am-10:00pm "Jambones" Rock and Roll @11:00am "Double Barrel Blues" Blues Band @ 3:00pm "Cousin Jake" Rock and Roll @ 7:00pm Sunday-June 29 Poker Run "Wind Down"-TBA Registration @ Downtown A-Bay 9:30-10:30am Block Dance-"Loosendz" Downtown A-Bay 1:00 -4:00pm name: Mary Compeau email: stlawrencerivergirl@verizon.net phone: 315-482-4105

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