QSWC | Facility closures and program cancellations at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre will begin next week in preparation for the 26th Annual Quinte Sportsman Boat & RV Show from March 13 to 15. See the full list of closures and cancellations: belleville.ca/en/news/quinte… Tickets for the Quinte Sportsman Boat & RV Show will be sold at the door. Learn more: quintesportsmanshow.com/ @QSWC

Community | This week is Boccia Week in Ontario, and the Quinte Leatherbacks Boccia Club is inviting the community to try out Boccia! Join them this Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. Register for free in-person, online at bit.ly/3OwXjbd or over the phone at 613-966-4632. Boccia is a Paralympic sport that can be played by anyone, with or without a disability. Originally designed for people with severe cerebral palsy, it is now enjoyed by players with a wide variety of disabilities. Learn more: quinteleatherbacks.ca/what-i…

Events | The holiday season officially kicks off this weekend with the Festival of Lights Launch Night and the Belleville Santa Claus Parade!🎅✨🎄 Festival of Lights Launch Night 📅 Friday, Nov. 14, 5:30 to 8 p.m. 📍 Jane Forrester Park (30 South John St.) ℹ️ Turning on the light displays, DRONE SHOW (7 p.m.), Alpacas, Santa and more! 🔗 Belleville.ca/FestivalofLigh… Belleville Santa Claus Parade 📅 Sunday, Nov. 16, 4:30 to 7 p.m. 📍 Bridge Street (from Sidney Street to Herchimer Avenue) 🔗 Belleville.ca/SantaClausPara…

Fire & Emergency Services | A total burn ban is now in effect. 🚫🔥 A total burn ban is a period of time during which the Fire Chief declares a ban on all open-air burning, including campfires, outdoor fireplaces/burning appliances, brush fires, agriculture fires and cooking fires. Cooking devices, such as barbecues, are still permitted but should be used with extreme precaution and away from any combustible materials. The total burn ban will remain in effect until further notice.

Community Services | The George Street Boat Launch will be closed tomorrow (July 26) from 6 to 7:30 a.m. and from 3 to 5 p.m. for a fishing tournament. The Herchimer Avenue Boat Launch is available for use during these times.

Youth Engagement Committee | Get ready to turn up the volume for Youth Week! 🕺🪩 The Belleville Youth Engagement Committee is hosting a silent disco for students from Grades 7 to 12 at Loyalist College’s Shark Tank Pub on Friday, May 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can groove to music mixed live by local high school student DJ Avery Hone, all through their own set of individual wireless headphones. Headphones provided courtesy of Loyalist College. Free popcorn will be provided by Sweet P’s Party Treats, a local youth-owned business, and community organizations will host interactive booths showcasing youth services, supports and opportunities in the region. Spaces are limited, so those interested in attending are encouraged to preregister. 👉 forms.office.com/r/v4MUBBYWT…

Parks | All grass soccer fields and ball diamonds will be closed tonight due to the heavy rainfall. User groups are now being contacted by booking staff.

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Employment Opportunity | RECREATION SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - PERMANENT, PART-TIME - Recreation, Culture & Community Services Dept. Closing Date: Oct. 21, 2022. Details: careers.belleville.ca/Job/De…