Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s going on in Brighton and the surrounding areas over the next 48 hours.
SATURDAY, FEB. 14:
CHEER ON HALLIE CLARKE AT OLYMPIC WATCH PARTY: All are welcome to cheer on world champ Hallie Clarke at the Owen Gibb Community Hall inside King Edward this Saturday, Feb. 14 starting at noon. There will be a viewing of heat 3 starting at noon and heat 4 starting at 1:30 p.m. on the big screen. Organizers say attendees should expect lots of community and Canadian pride and some Canadian-themed snacks and refreshments. The event is free to attend but people are being asked to RSVP online. Come dressed in your best red, white or Canadian-themed attire and bring some noise makers to help cheer on Clarke during her runs.
OLYMPIC PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Being hosted at the Quinte Curling Club from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. You can enjoy delicious eats while watching Team Canada’s men’s curling team take on Switzerland live at the Winter Games.
KID’S CRAFTS KITS: New craft kits unveiled for kids at the main desk at the Brighton Public Library. Swing by 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DIVING DEEP: A TALE OF WHALES THROUGH TIME: This exhibit is in its final days at the Quinte Museum of Natural History, and you have until Family Day to take the journey through whale history. The museum is located at 99 Dufferin Ave., Trenton, and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
QUINTE WEST WINTER GAMES FUN: From free snowshoeing walks to ski club races, hockey and more, there’s lots happening to celebrate the winter games. The full rundown is accessible here.
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AND DANCE TRENTON LEGION: Being hosted at the Trenton Legion Branch 110 Auditorium. Dinner is at 5 p.m. and the dance at 7 p.m. Ian Roy is performing!
HIBERNATE FESTIVAL: If you’re willing to make a trip, the Hibernate Festival is running straight through to Family Day in downtown Port Hope.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support our teams!
SATURDAY, FEB. 14:
The Belleville Senators take on the Hershey Bears at 7 p.m. at the CAA Arena.
The Trent Hills Thunder and Frankford Huskies face off at the Frankford Arena at 7 p.m.
The Picton Pirates and Port Hope Panthers have a game at the Jack Burger Sports Complex at 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEB. 15:
The Trenton Golden Hawks take on the North York Rangers on the road at 2:30 p.m.
The B-Sens have another match against the Bears Sunday at 5 p.m. but this time on the road.
The Frankford Huskies take on the Amherstview Jets on the road at 7:30 p.m.
And Trent Hills is back on home ice against the Lakefield Chiefs at 4:30 p.m.
Have an event coming up you think we should know about? Let us know! Submit your event for our community calendar here.
