I love this video with Steve Weese.  It highlights so many of the great companies in this area.  Some have been here for a century, others are new but providing global services and employing hundreds of people and their families.

A small place with a really big heart! The Goodwin Learning Centre, is NOT your typical private school. The word
private is very misleading when applied to this small education school in the local town of Brighton. It consists of
less than 40 students, grade levels from JK to 8. Operating on a minimal level of staff, who have opted to follow the
strong and positive beliefs of this school in lieu of standard teaching salaries, to provide amazing and dedicated
success not only to enrich the students, but contribute back to local and global communities.

Sponsor the Small School with a Big Heart!

The school relies on tuition funds solely in which the past two years the hovering recession has had a major impact
on enrollment. As well, any sponsorship from local businesses has fallen short, as smaller community businesses
are not able to assist as in previous years as they work thru the slow economic times themselves.

If you wish to support this unique and positive school, please reach out to them at:

http://goodwinlearningcentre.ca/contact.php

I love this video, it shows so much of things to do in Belleville and the Quinte area.  Fishing, Boating, Festivals and Concerts.

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Planning to have an annual dinner with our friends, we decided to try out one of the restaurants featured in County.licious.

Our choice was Claramount Inn and Restaurant .  And what a great choice it was!!  You can see the pics below from the meal but it was truely a great meal.

Thanks Claramount!

Health and Fitness Expo - Wally Dever Arena
April 30, 2011 to May 02, 2011

Eastern Ontario's Premier Health and Fitness Expo offers guests the latest products, demos and information on your health, wellness and fitness.
For only $5 entrance fee you can listen to key note industry speakers (2011-TBA), speak one on one with local industry fitness and medical professionals and enjoy free seminars and centre stage demos for the entire family. Visit www.healthandfitnessexpo.ca to see why people are saying this is the best regional expo they've ever been to!

Visit http://www.bayofquintecountry.com/events for more information.

Paul Potts... Cinema Paradiso
Tuesday April 19, 2011 @ 8:00 p.m.

Ticket Pricing
Orchestra: $74.75 + HST
Premium Balcony: $74.75 + HST
Balcony: $54.75 + HST

The Empire Theatre welcomes the amazing pop opera tenor, Paul Potts, live on Tuesday, April 19. Potts is best known as the first season winner of Simon Cowell's Britain's Got Talent with his performance of the operatic aria "Nessun dorma" from Puccini's Turandot. He has since become a YouTube sensation, reaching over 74 million views. His first album "One Chance" sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Potts will be riveting audiences with his powerful vocals, performing songs from his latest release "Cinema Paradiso" and more.

Don't forget to look up when you are inside - the ceiling plaster is beautiful!

The museum cares for an extensive collection of antique furniture, paintings and ceramics. Local history is highlighted in Glanmore's lower level, and includes the Pre-Confederation Homestead exhibit and Maid of All Work: Domestic Service at Glanmore.

Check out website for more information: http://www.city.belleville.on.ca/CityHall/Departments/RecreationCultureAndCommunityServices/Pages/RCCS-GlanmoreNationalHistoricSite.aspx

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We visited Belleville's Tresure...the Glanmore House  on 257 Bridge St. E..  An amazing place full of history!  You have to see it!

Glanmore National Historic Site, was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1969 in recognition of its exceptional 2nd Empire architecture. Glanmore was built in 1882-1883 for wealthy banker J.P.C. Phillips (1842-1912) and his wife Harriet Dougall Phillips (1839-1915).  The grand interior features beautiful hand-painted ceilings and ornate woodwork.   Many of Glanmore's rooms have been restored to the 1890s and feature period room displays containing some original furnishings as well as beautiful objects from the Couldery Collection. Tours are available. June to August open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. September to May open 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and Holidays. Read More...

Tara visited Reid's Dairy in Belleville today. It has a magical castle look from outside as you can see from the picture.  Tara went into the shop at the factory. You can see production lines through the glass there.  So anybody can observe how Reid's Dairy products are made and packaged.  In the shop there are variety of products available.  Also at the counter you can order different flavors of milk shakes and ice-cream.  You must try their looney milkshakes - they are so good! Read More...

I dropped by Toro Sushi today. I love their bulgogi and sushi. The staff is always friendly. We love eating here.

Today we went to MacKenzie Ridge Gift and Basket to visit Julie.

Julie was nice enough to do a little interview with us about the new location and her previous life as an actress!  Who knew we knew someone famous!

Make sure you visit the MacKenzie Ridge Facebook Page or the MacKenzie Ridge Website!

MacKenzie Ridge is up on Highway 62 in the Somerville Centre.  Now get out there and enjoy our community.

Well, it's that time again folks. Yep, the boats are coming out of the water for another long cooollldd winter.

We spent today lifting my parents boat out of the water and then pulling my boat, and by mine I of course mean Tom's and my boat. All went well. Harbour 25, which is the old Morch Marine, did a great job and Hasting Crane kept them safe as they flew through the air.

All that's left now is a little winterizing and the boat will be safely tucked away for the winter.

Here's a little video of the adventure.

Anyone else out there getting ready for your boat pull?

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the City of Belleville, and many of our Chamber Members, we are able to offer all attractions, entertainment, admission and parking FREE! This year's great food offering is Woo-Doggy Chili served in a Yorkshire Bowl for only $2. Beverages will also be available onsite.

A jam packed afternoon of fun with something for all ages ... horse drawn wagon rides, mechanical bull ride, cow milking simulator, arts, crafts, games, children's entertainment, bluegrass/country music, balloon art, pie eating contests, seed spitting contests, pumpkin fun AND a display of vehicles and equipment from the following City Departments (Environmental & Operational Services, Fire & Emergency Services, Recreation, Culture & Community Services) and The Belleville Police Services.

We spent some time at the Amazing Graze Alpaca Farm feeding the Alpacas, or accurately Tom feed them and I watched. Watch the video below.

If you've never been there you really need to go out there. I added the map this post if you want to head and see them.  Anyway we had blast out there, super fun with the kids and lots of great Alpaca products!

Tara Lyons was a guest on the Classic Hits 95.5 morning show with Mark Philbin and Kathleen Rankine.  Tara was talking about the Wendy's Belleville Salad day fund raiser for the upcoming "End Breast Cancer Walk".  Belleville's local Wendy's was donating $2.00 for every dinner salad sold for the day to team "Firmly Supported"

If you wish to donate or support Tara and Team Firmly Supported simply visit their website(www.firmlysupported.ca) and make a donation!

You can also listen to the interview InterviewSaladDay.

Here's a quick video of Waupoos Marina, it's located on the south east side of Prince Edward County, right next door to the Waupoos Winery.

It's a great little harbour for those looking for a stop over heading to Kingston.

The Family Life Health Centre is a full service Alternative and Chiropractic Care centre located here in Belleville Ontario, on the corner of Herchimer and Bridge St.

Tara Lyons is a client of the Family Life Health Centre and often goes there for Chiropractic and Massage care.