Visit our sugar bush and soak in the sights, sounds, and sweet smells of our beautiful farm! Come for a tapping tour, a sugar shack tour, hiking, taffy, a delicious pancake meal with local farmers' sausages and all-you-can-eat maple syrup, and live music (on select dates)! Our pancakes are made following a beloved family recipe with whole food ingredients. The pork sausages are fresh and picked up every week from Willowtree Farm.

Come join Pingle’s Farm in celebrating Easter and all things spring! This year we’ve got three different ways for you to celebrate. Treat yourself to Easter inspired and mini egg themed baked goods from the bakery, help the Easter bunny collect all his eggs in our Easter-ific Egg Hunt or enjoy a delicious Easter Bunny Brunch in the Pingle’s greenhouse with friends and family (or do all three!).

Come and shop a huge selection of gently used brand name items! Everything is sorted by gender and size to make it an easy experience. 

You will find; children's clothing (newborn to size 16), shoes, toys, puzzles, games, books, bikes, sports equipment plus baby geat including bedding, strollers, high chairs, swings, maternity clothing and more!

Event Hours: 8:00am-9:00am (Priority shopping, $5 admission), 9:00am-12:00pm ($2 admission). Children are free!

New consignors are welcome. Student volunteer hours available. 

Proceeds from the sale proudly support Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham.

**PAYMENT OPTIONS: Debit and Credit (Service Fee applies).

northdurham.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/kidsclothingandtoysale

The 67th Canadian Police Curling Championship is a week-long event that will be held April 6 - 13, 2024 in Whitby. The competition mirrors the Tim Horton’s Brier as well as the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in that teams from across the country compete in provincial/territory championships to qualify for one of twelve spots in the national championships.   This will be the ninth time since the Championship began in 1956 that the event will be hosted in Ontario.  The teams will play an eleven- game round-robin, followed by a page playoff format that determines the national champion. 

Fun Fact:  In 1985, the Whitby Curling Club also hosted this same event. The Championship Team from 1985 will be returning again this year as Team Canada. (Prov of BC)

The Canadian Police Curling Association (CPCA) is non-profit; hence we must raise funds through sponsorship to fund the national. The host committee is solely responsible for the funding of their event. Equally important for each host committee is to be able to make a substantial donation to the CPCA ‘charity of choice’ Tourette Canada.

This National Championship brings police officers from across Canada to Ontario. The host committee is striving to ensure that we proudly promote the Region of Durham, the sport of curling and our various  Police Services.  This is an amazing opportunity to build partnerships with fellow police officers across Canada, community members and local stakeholders that we serve and protect daily.  

Our desire is to promote health and wellness through; curling, comradery and relationships amongst officers and community by hosting the best Championship we can! We hope to provide our guests with incredible memories and life- long friendships.  

We encourage you to visit the Canadian Police Curling Association website at www.canadianpolicecurlingchampionship.com

Respectfully, Event Hosts:

Ryan Pearce / Shelley Van Erp

This year, Oshawa is celebrating 100 years as a city. In 1924, celebrations included parties, picnics and gatherings throughout the city.

 

In partnership with The Costume People, the Oshawa Museum will host a 2-day workshop to construct a summer hat - suitable for any 1920s-themed event! All materials are sourced from quality millinery suppliers and provided to make the hat, but participants must bring their own sewing kits (including needles, thread, pins, scissors and a 6-inch ruler.)

 

On day one, the sinamay hats are cut, shaped and assembled; on day two, the binding, sash, flowers and lace are added.

 

When: Saturday, April 13 AND Sunday, April 14

Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $80 per person

 

Registration is limited to 10 people; 5 people are required to run the workshop. Must be 18+ and proficient with hand sewing.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

The event takes place at Duffins Trail (we start near the parking lot), Elizabeth St & Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, ON L1T 2W8

Please follow the website link to register and obtain a barcode (this is VERY easy!)

FREE LOCAL FAMILY EVENT!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/sCV5vEuh5McgTuEG7

Join us for our annual SPRINGFEST Family Fun Day! Rain or shine, we will have super fun & exciting activities for the whole family including:

- Charity BBQ
- Balloon Artist (FREE)
- Mini Golf Challenge & Lawn Games (FREE)
- Colouring Contests (FREE)
- Jumping Castle (FREE)
- Obstacle Course (FREE)
- Shooting Stars Basketball (FREE)
- Reptilia (FREE)
- Kids Characters (Get FREE pictures with them)
- Popcorn & Pretzels (FREE - while supplies last)
- KX96 (Live on location!)
- Parts Department Garage Sale!
- Book Your Summer RV Rental!

AND MORE

If raining, all activities will be moved indoors!

We are thrilled to be hosting our first ever event focused entirely on Secondhand or Vintage goods. 

Here's a look at some of the vendors joining us so far: Crypt Thrift, Little Grey Farmhouse, AngieScottFletcher, Threadtastic Vintage, TJ Salvage, Sunprint Creations & Piero's Pile. 

Come check it out, and grab a delicious treat & coffee from our cafe - we hope to see you there!

Saturdays, April 6 to May 11

Ages 5-8             10:30am-12pm

Ages 9-12            1-2:30pm

$70 Members/ $80 Non-Members

This 6 week class is filled with art making that inspires creativity and imagination! Each week will be a new adventure with sculptures, paintings, drawings, printmaking, and more using artist quality materials!

In "No Mud, No Lotus," I explore the complex relationship between struggle and beauty, drawing inspiration from the enduring metaphor of the lotus emerging from the murky depths of a muddy environment. Through my art, I delve into the transformative power of adversity, highlighting how overcoming challenges and hardships, and remembering who you are, serve as the fertile ground from which resilience and growth flourish. Using a subtractive process, and a variety of media, I capture the essence of this metaphor, inviting viewers to contemplate their journeys of growth and self-discovery. Each piece reflects the complex interplay of darkness and light, chaos and harmony, inviting viewers to embrace the inherent beauty in life's imperfections. By showcasing the inherent beauty in life’s challenges, “No Mud, No Lotus” serves as a reminder that our healing and joy are essential, as we discover inner power, uncovering the extraordinary beauty and strength that lies within us all.

You are invited to attend a literary event that takes its inspiration from the 1863 Salon des Refusés. It is a celebration of writing that was initially rejected. It is also a celebration of marginalized communities who often feel rejected by mainstream society. The authors will present works of poetry or prose that went unrecognized when first submitted to either a literary journal or competition but whose power and beauty will be evident to those in attendance.

Jenny’s House of Joy, a Norm Foster Comedy

Apr 12 - 20, 2024, at The St. Francis Centre on 78 Church St. South, Ajax

Jenny runs the best little house of ill-repute in her corner of the old Wild West. When a tireless young runaway comes begging for a job, the girls at Jenny's house might just have to leave their lingerie behind. A delightful new comedy about the oldest profession.

Jenny’s House of Joy - a Norm Foster Comedy

Jenny runs the best little house of ill-repute in her corner of the old Wild West. When a tireless young runaway comes begging for a job, the girls at Jenny's house might just have to leave their lingerie behind. A delightful new comedy about the oldest profession.

📍: St. Francis Centre, Ajax
📅: April 12 to 20

April 13 at 7:30 p.m. | Uxbridge Music Hall

Classic Troubadours Live will present the greatest songs by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, & Carole King...all in one unforgettable night!

Songs like Fire and Rain, Free Man in Paris, Natural Woman, Running on Empty, and much more!

Jacob Moon has assembled a dynamic ensemble of incredible singers and musicians, all who grew up on these songs from these iconic legends of songwriting. Join us as we take you into the songs and stories of some of the most influential artists of our lifetime.

Video Trailer: https://youtu.be/VM-ct6UaXM4