Holiday Events

Holiday and WinterActivities

K-Town Countdown5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 K-Rock Centre, 1 Tragically Hip Way• Join in the fun with Kingston’s own ‘Father Time’ – Roger James; music from Sonshine

and Broccoli; the Purple Dragon Puppets and other terrific live entertainers! • Skate on the K-Rock ice while you enjoy the music and activities inside and out. • Top it all off with a spectacular fireworks display!

Free fun for all ages! More details: www.CityofKingston.ca/events

Snow Much Fun5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 Springer Market SquareA celebration featuring live music, skating in the square (weather permitting)and seasonal activities for the whole family.

City of Kingston

City of Kingston Facilities• Artillery Park Aquatics Centre – 383 Bagot St.• Centre 60 – 100 Days Rd.• INVISTA Centre – 1350 Gardiners Rd.• Kingston Memorial Centre – 303 York St.

Winter Break Leisure Swims

Parent & Tot ShinnyINVISTA CentreFull hockey equipment required. Parents must wear protective helmets.

Tuesday, Dec. 22 – 9-10:30 a.m. (half ice)Thursday, Dec. 24 – 10:30-11:50 a.m. (half ice)Tuesday, Dec. 29 – 9-10:30 a.m. (half ice)Thursday, Dec. 31– 10:30-11:50 a.m. (half ice)

Winter Break Skatingwww.CityofKingston.ca/skating

Public SkatingINVISTA Centre

Saturday, Dec. 19 – 2-3:45 p.m.Monday, Dec. 21– 6:30-7:20 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 2 –2-3:45 p.m.

Centre 70 Friday, Dec. 18 –7-8:45 p.m.Tuesday, Dec.22 – 4-4:50 p.m.Tuesday, Dec. 29 –4-4:50 p.m.

Kingston Memorial Centre Sunday, Dec. 20 – 12-1:45 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 23 –5-5:50 p.m.

Parent & Tot Skating /ShinnyINVISTA Centre

Sunday, Dec. 20,11-11:50 a.m.Monday, Dec. 21 – 9-10:30 a.m.Tuesday, Dec. 22 – 9-10:30 a.m. (half ice)Wednesday, Dec. 23 – 10:30 -11:50 a.m.Thursday, Dec. 24 – 10:30-11:50 a.m. (half ice)Sunday, Dec. 27 – 11-11:50 a.m.Tuesday, Dec. 29 – 9-10:30 a.m. (half ice)Wednesday, Dec 30 – 10:30-11:50 a.m.Thursday, Dec. 31 – 10:30-11:50 a.m. (half ice)Sunday, Jan. 3 – 11-11:50 a.m.

Supervised Junior Shinny Full hockey equipment required.

Monday, Dec. 21 – INVISTA Centre 10-10:50 a.m. – Ages 7-911-11:50 a.m. – Ages 10-12

Tuesday, Dec. 22 – INVISTA Centre 10-10:50 a.m. – Ages 7-911-11:50 a.m. – Ages 10-12

Wednesday, Dec. 23 – KingstonMemorial Centre 1-1:50 p.m. – Ages 7-92-2:50 p.m. – Ages 10-12

Monday, Dec. 28 – INVISTA Centre 2:30-3:20 p.m. – Ages 7-93:30-4:20 p.m. – Ages 10-12

Tuesday, Dec. 29 – INVISTA Centre 10-10:50 a.m. – Ages 7-911-11:50 a.m. – Ages 10-12

Wednesday, Dec. 30 – INVISTA Centre 2-2:50 p.m. – Ages 7-93-3:50 p.m. – Ages 10-12

www.CityofKingston.ca/aquaticsArtillery Park Aquatic CentreDecember 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 from 1:30 – 2:55 p.m., both pools

City of Kingston Facilities• Artillery Park Aquatic Centre – 382 Bagot St.• Centre 70 – 100 Days Rd.• INVISTA Centre – 1350 Gardiners Rd.• Kingston Memorial Centre – 303 York St.

Winter Break FitnessINVISTA Fitness & Wellness Centre Grade 9 ActivPass – free access 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. during the school break

Artillery Park Aquatic Centre Youth Open Gym Drop-inAges 10 – 24 yearsMonday – Friday, 3-5 p.m., all year

P.A. Day Activities

Thursday, Feb. 4

P.A. Day Camp: Superhero Day9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 6 – 12 years, Artillery Park Aquatic CentreJoin our first aid and high five trained staff in dressing up asyour favorite superhero and taking part in a day of superherothemed activities. Extended supervision available. Register at www.CityofKingston.ca/eCity

Leisure Swim1:30 – 2:55 p.m.All ages, Artillery Park Aquatic Centre

Public Skating12:30 – 2:20 p.m., INVISTA Centre,

Junior Shinny Hockey 10:20 – 11:20 a.m., 7 – 9 years, INVISTA Centre11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m., 10 – 12 years, INVISTA Centre

Family Day Activities

Monday, Feb 15

Skating INVISTA Centre

10:30-11:50 a.m. - Parent & Tot Skating 12-1:50 p.m. - Public Skating 2-2:50 p.m.- Parent & Tot Shinny 6:30-7:20 p.m. - Public Skating

Swimming Artillery Park Aquatic Centre • 11:30 a.m. – 1:25 p.m. Lane & Family Swim, both

pools • 1:30 – 3:25 p.m. Leisure Swim, both pools • 3:30 – 4:25 p.m. Parent & Tot, Leisure Pool

(warm water)• 3:30 – 4:25 p.m. Drop in Swim Sport

Lessons, Vicki Keith Pool (25 M)• 5 – 6:25 p.m. Lane & Family Swim, both pools • 6:30 – 7:25 p.m. Aquafit, Vicki Keith Pool

(25 M)• 6:30 – 7:25 p.m. Leisure Swim, Leisure Pool

(warm water)

FitnessINVISTA Fitness & Wellness Centre• Grade 9 ActivPass – free gym access

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Grade 9-12 students ride FREE on Kingston Transitwith a student Transit Pass. www.KingstonTransit.cawww.KingstonGetsActive.ca

Grade 5 & 9 ActivPass:Flash your card and get in free for public swims

and skates at Municipal Recreation Centres.

The passes were distributed in November

through local schools to Grade 5 and 9 students

and must be presented at each visit prior to entry.

Your ActivPass is valid through August 31, 2016.

This is an initiative of Kingston Gets Active to

raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity.

Grade 9-12 students ride FREE on Kingston

Transit with a student Transit Pass.

Details: KingstonTransit.ca

VolunteeringBe active, socialize and share your leadership skills and experience. www.CityofKingston.ca/Recreationor contact Caroline at clivingston@cityofkingston.ca

       

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Drop in Activities

Aquatics Artillery Park Aquatic Centre www.CityofKingston.ca/aquaticsToonie Swims7 - 8:25 p.m., both poolsThursdays, Nov. 26, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Family SwimsMonday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:25 p.m., both pools Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:25 p.m., Leisure PoolLeisure SwimsMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:30 to 4:55 p.m., Leisure PoolThursdays, 3:30 to 6:55 p.m., Leisure PoolThursdays, 7 to 8:25 p.m., both pools

SkatingCheck out our drop-in skating schedules at www.CityofKingston.ca/skating

Open GymArtillery Park Aquatic Centre, Ages 10- 24, Monday – Friday, 3-5 pm, all year

$2 Friday Youth NightsArtillery Park Aquatic Centre, Ages 13- 24, Fridays, 8-9:25 p.m., all yearSwim every Friday, Gym & Swim last Friday of each month

Registered programs– learn to dive – synchronized swimming – underwater hockey – babysitting – hip hop dance – power skating – learn to skate lessons– karate – boot camp – yoga and much more!

Find out more about registered programs with the Cityof Kingston.www.CityofKingston.ca/eCity

Youth MembershipsSo much for so little!Artillery Park Aquatic Centre and INVISTA Fitness & Wellness CentreFull access memberships only $26.25 month (based on one-year membership) www.CityofKingston.ca/Fitness

       

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BOGO couponPublic swim or skate pass

Buy one per-visit pass and get the second one FREE

Valid for City of Kingston facilities.Limit one free per-visit pass per coupon/per purchase. No cash value. Expires January 31, 2016.

limelight jr.Winter 2016

WinterLightThe MacLachlan Woodworking Museum presents “WinterLight: A Seasonal Celebration of Trees, Light and Community” on Saturday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This event celebrates the changing season by bringing the community together to enjoy crafts and the cheer of holiday lights. Enjoy holiday-themed woodland crafts and events both indoors and out. The day’s events in-clude family crafts - including branch candleholders made in part by the MacLachlan’s woodworkers, cedar

wreaths, mini-reindeer - fireside snacks, nature walks and winter story time with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Light refreshments will be available. Admission is $5.30 for adults, $4.55 for students and seniors, and $1.60 for children under 12.

The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum is located on the St. Lawrence River at Grass Creek Park, 2993 Highway 2 East, 613-542-0543, mwmuseum@cityofkingston.ca or visit woodworkingmuseum.ca 

All Aboard forthe HolidaysDec. 12 & 1310 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This first annual holiday event at the Pump House Steam Museum will provide family fun with trains, trains and more trains. Come for the Polar Express story time, make holiday crafts, enjoy a hot chocolate at the hot chocolate bar, snap a photo in the festive photo booth, and be prepared for a very special visitor.

steammuseum.ca

Special Holiday Event at the Grand TheatreMoscow Classical Ballet performs

The NutcrackerSaturday, Dec. 123 & 7:30 p.m.

Never before seen at the Grand Theatre, the interna-tionally-acclaimed Moscow Classical Ballet brings its adaptation of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, to the stage. A wonderful tradition for the whole family.

For more than 40 years, the Moscow Classical Ballet has graced the stages of more than 200 cities in Rus-sia and abroad. The Moscow Classical Ballet has been referred to as the “Ballet Star Factory.” Among leading dancers brought up in the Theatre there are two Grand Prix winners and 19 gold medal winners at various international com-petitions, five awardees and two Grand Prix winners of the Paris Dance Academy, as well as winners of many other awards and nominations at prestigious ballet competitions. Perfect for Grades 3 and up.

Join us one hour before the show at 1:30 p.m. in the Baby Grand for a FREE hands-on children’s workshop. Pre-registration required. Details at kingstongrand.ca

A Seasonal Celebration of Trees, Light and CommunitySaturday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday Mornings for the Kids ARTZONE9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Drop in and draw, paint, sculpt or play and have some fun! All ages. Just $2. Check out instruments at Joe’s M.I.L.L., dancers dancing at Kingston School of Dance and more!Saturdays in October and November, January and February. Discover more at tettcentre.org

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning 370 King St West, Kingston

Grand Theatre shows for less thana movie ticket!eyeGo To The Arts discounted tickets are exclusively offered to sec-ondary school students with photo ID at the box office for just $5 plus HST + box office fee. Now with lower ticket prices, youth admission is more affordable than ever offering an option over the cinema. Exclusive for grades 9-12. Explore kingstongrand.ca or call the box office 613-530-2050 for more information.

DECEMBER 10

Shine On: the Universe of John LennonShine On: the Universe of John Lennon is a spectacular group of artists performing music by John Lennon and the Beatles unique-ly arranged by Michael Occhipinti. The musicians in the group collectively boast over 20 Juno Award nominations.

Michael Occhipinti is no stranger to reinventing popular mu-sic, having received Juno nominations for his albums Creation Dream - The Songs of Bruce Cockburn and The Sicilian Jazz Project, and he’s also arranged Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon for his 5-time Juno nominated big band NOJO (Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra).

JANUARY 30 - DakhaBrakhaDakhaBrakha is a world-music quartet from the Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrai-nian “ethnic chaos” band DakhaBrakha, create a world of unexpected new music. The name DakhaBrakha is original, outstanding and authentic at the same time. It means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language.

“For all the fireworks, there was a lot of subtlety in how they brought their simple, harmonically-rich melodies up gently and then set them alight with a gleeful grin.” -- New York Music Daily

FEBRUARY 6 - Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Going Home Star – Truth and ReconciliationMeet Annie, a young, urban First Nations woman adrift in a contemporary life of youthful excess. But when she meets Gordon, a long-haired trickster disguised as a homeless man, she’s propelled into a world she’s always sensed but never seen. Not only do they travel the streets of this place but also the roads of their ancestors, learning to accept the other’s burdens as the two walk through the past and toward the future. Together, both Annie and Gordon learn that without truth, there is no reconciliation.

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WIN A FAMILY 4 PACK OF TICKETS TO THE CAT IN THE HATChildsplay presents Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The HatGrand Theatre – February 28, 2:30 p.m.From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears at their door, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous cat they will ever meet. Sud-denly the rainy afternoon is transformed by the Cat and his antics. Will their house ever be the same? Can the kids clean up before Mom comes home? With some tricks (and a fish) and Thing Two and Thing One, with the Cat in The Hat, the fun’s never done! Most enjoyed by children 3 and older. Tickets start at $7.50 plus HST + box office fees.

TO ENTER: Email your name, address and telephone number to grandtheatremedia@cityofkingston.ca. In the subject line write in LIMELIGHT JR. - Cat In The HatContest entries close midnight 12/30/2015. One entry per person, must be 19 years of age to enter. A skill testing math question will be required to be answered correctly.

HistoryAndInnovation.caNewly launched from the City of Kingston, the historyandinnovation.ca website uses the City’s motto ‘where history and innovation thrive’ as its ba-sis and assembles historical content of interest and relevance to the Kingston community and its class-rooms. This engaging, accessible and bilingual website uses photos, stories, maps and a timeline to illustrate and illuminate different aspects of local history. In this, it’s first iteration, it highlights the life and legacy of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald.

A great resource for the classroom and for home!

Visit historyandinnovation.ca today!