Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s going on in Brighton and the surrounding areas over the next 48 hours.
MONDAY, MAY 11:
QUINTE WEST SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT: Hosted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can indulge in solo adventures or gather friends of family to discover the community until May 19. Participants can visit five sites, including the Munitions Plant, Old Bank Cafe, Wooler Schoolhouse, Old Sidney Town Hall Park and the Trent Port Historical Society and scan on-site signage to learn more about their history.
JOYFUL ART STUDIO: Hosted at the Quinte West Public Library, this is about giving your minds a chance to explore creativity through an array of arts. Runs 10 to 11 a.m. at the Trenton branch in the multi-purpose room and is best suited for preschool kids. No registration is needed.
YOUTH SEWING: For ages nine to 12, learn the basis of sewing in this hands-on program hosted at the Trenton library branch. Registration is required for this program, which runs 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON LIONS CLUB MEETING: Gets underway at King Edward today between 5 and 9 p.m.
PODCAST STUDIO TRAINING: If you’re interested in using the Trenton library’s idea box podcast space, there’s a training session in the works. This training helps participants get comfortable with equipment and the setup. Runs 6 to 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 12:
QUINTE WEST SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT: Hosted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You have until May 19 to visit all the sites, including the Munitions Plant, Old Bank Cafe, Wooler Schoolhouse, Old Sidney Town Hall Park and the Trent Port Historical Society and scan on-site signage to learn more about their history.
BELLEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Hosted 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 15 Market Sq., Belleville.
BRIGHTON PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Has the hall at King Edward from 8 a.m. to noon.
GUIDED WALKS: Hosted at Ferris Provincial Park Tuesday mornings starting at 9 a.m. Participants meet at the east end of the suspension bridge.
WRITERS’ CIRCLE: Running 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brighton Public Library. Residents can bring their writing projects and get feedback in this supportive setting with other aspiring writers. Participants can bring up to 1,000 words or fiction or creative non-fiction, or three pages of poetry to share and discuss.
TRAIL RUNNING: This team-up involves the library and Dirty Soles Trail Running at the Batawa Trails. This is a fun, supportive six-week running program being hosted Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Organizers say it’s all about building confidence, improving endurance, and enjoying the outdoors in a welcoming, non-competitive environment. All fitness levels are welcome, and people can also use this time to prepare for the Boomerang Race.
SPRING PLANT AUCTION: Hosted by the Brighton Garden Club, viewing starts at 6:30 p.m. at King Edward and the auction starts at 7 p.m. Organizers say there will be a great selection of hardy perennials, shrubs, indoor plants, and more.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support our teams!
Brighton baseball coaches and team helpers will be meeting at King Edward Park under the shelter tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. The baseball association says this gathering is for anyone who indicated during registration that they were interested in helping this season as a coach, assistant coach or team helper.
The association says do your best to attend as officials will be going over important information for the upcoming year and next steps for the baseball season. If you’re still debating helping out, you can also come on out and learn.
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