Banish Cabin Fever With Belleville and Quinte Area Events~January 28th-February 1st

There's no need to come down with cabin fever in the unusually snowy weather we've been experiencing in the Quinte and Belleville area this winter. Our communities abound with activities and events for every different age group and interest.

On January 28th George Thomson will be giving a presentation on ferns, one of the most ancient and beautiful plants seen widely throughout the Quinte area forests and natural areas.

The Victorians brought them into their homes and it's a tradition we continue to this day.
To learn more about ferns, make sure to attend the Quinte Field Naturalist's meeting at Bridge Street United Church, 60 Bridge Street East in Belleville. The meeting is held in the Sills Auditorium and begins at 7:30pm.

Cormac McCarthy's novel No Country For Old Men, has been made into a magnificent film and it is playing from January 28th to 31st at the Empire Theatre in Belleville, beginning at 7:30pm each evening.
View the trailer of this adventure filled tale and make sure to schedule an evening out in comfort at the Empire to see it sometime this week. Admission is $9.50 for adults and $7.00 for seniors and children.

Have you always wanted to learn more about the birds of the Quinte Region? Here is your opportunity to take a 6 week course with Terry Sprague at the Quinte Conservation Office on Old Hwy 2 just west of Wallbridge Loyalist Road.

The course will be focusing on the identification of birds through various means and will feature films by renowned naturalists John and Janet Foster. The course will be held every Tuesday evening at 7-9pm from January 29th to March 4th. The cost is $75. To register, email Terry.


The Young Player's Company will be presenting The Mikado on January 30, 31 and February 1,2 and 3rd at Sir James Whitney Auditorium beginning at 7:30pm with Sunday's matinee beginning at 2pm.
Tickets are available at the door for $10 or may be purchased in advance at the Quinte Arts Council. Greenley's Booksellers, O'Connor Jewellery and Frequent Steps.

The lunch begins at noon and takes place in the John M. Parrott Art Gallery. To enter the world of Upper Canada in the days of yore, be sure to attend.

For a fun-filled evening of laughter don't miss The Dance Party of Newfoundland when they come to the Empire Theatre on Friday, February 1st. Shows sell out across the country so reserve your tickets today.