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June Methot is an 88-year old long-time H’art Centre Volunteer who has made 20 masked teddy bears for the children served by Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington (FACSFLA). She presented the gift to Sonia Gentile, Executive Director of FACSFLA, on May 27, 2021. Methot made all the
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Like many services, businesses, and charities, H’art Centre in downtown Kingston has faced a number of challenges and changes during the COVID-19 pandemic – and according to those with the organization, their staff met those challenges and changes head on. The not-for-profit community arts hub, which provides artists with disabilities
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Paddling Film Festival, April 5: The Reel Paddling Film Festival returns to Kingston. This international festival tours to over 120 venues all over the world, screening the world’s best paddling films of the year. The festival, which features films about whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, and action and lifestyle,
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The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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The Kingston Arts Council and the City of Kingston are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 City of Kingston Arts Fund (CKAF) Grants. The Grants were awarded in two categories, Operating Grants and Project Grants. The 2013 CKAF totalled $519,000 and was proportionally divided 70 per cent for
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Friday, January 25th marks the beginning of 2013’s ArtIgnite. This wonderful arts festival is a collaboration of efforts between Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, Downtown Kingston and The City of Kingston as well as numerous galleries and independent artists and musicians. The festival was conceived in 2009 and has grown
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Are you still looking for something to do this New Year’s Eve? As the holiday shopping crowds have dispersed, NYE is the perfect time to head on down to Market Square to celebrate, and take in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities/events as a part of Kingston’s annual Rockin’
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