Jump in — this weekend’s playing your song

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Gooood morning everybody! 

There’s a lot happening on the live music front this weekend — so much, in fact, you might wish you could clone yourself. From intimate acoustic sets to full-blown festival vibes, and choosing where to go won’t be easy. Also, a new ice cream shop, wine slushies (um, yes please!), and a free parachute demonstration.

Let’s groove.

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News Notes

🪂 SkyHawks to Descend on Centennial Park This Saturday Canada's only military parachute demonstration team will be dropping into Quinte West near the soccer fields this Saturday, May 24th at 7 p.m. — arrive by 6:45 to catch all the action! Weather permitting, of course.
From City of Quinte West

🏝️ Waterfront vendor village returns to Belleville! Mark your calendars for the grand opening of Pop-Ups on the Bay on Thursday, May 29 at noon, featuring 18 vendors offering everything from international cuisine to apparel and hands-on activities at West Zwick's Park.
Source City of Belleville

💼 Looking for work? Quinte's local job site gets a serious upgrade with workinquinte.ca now offering full application tracking, employer dashboards, and spam-free listings across Belleville, Quinte West, Brighton, Greater Napanee and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board

👩‍⚕️ Two new doctors commit to Quinte West and Brighton through Docs by the Bay recruitment program

• Dr. Sidra Razi will begin her family medicine residency in July.

• Mr. Ron Dieba is completing his Medical Degree and will soon start his family medicine residency.

• Both have signed Medical Services Agreements to provide family care upon completion of their training.

Local Biz

🍦 The Scoop Shack brings Kawartha Dairy goodness to North Front Street The ice cream shop is opening soon at 390 North Front Street (beside Quinte Mall's mini golf), serving premium cones, sundaes and shakes made with 100% Kawartha Dairy ice cream. Via Facebook

🧸 County's first play café "Wildlings" coming to Picton in 2025 — Four local parents are creating a family-focused space where kids can play while adults connect, with location details coming soon and a survey in their bio offering a chance to win a free pass. Via Instagram

Foodie Friday

🍔 Foodie Friday: Burgers, Beers, and Bay Views
There’s just something about The Pier that hits different in the summer. Maybe it’s the juicy burgers, maybe it’s the waterfront breeze or maybe it’s the way a simple patio meal with friends becomes an unforgettable summer memory. Reader Marie S. says it best:

Hungry yet? Check them out.

Local business reader recommendations are welcome, go here.

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City

🏙️ Council's Quick Moves: Road Funds Shifted, Stroke Month Declared — Quinte West Council has approved reallocating funds to the Surface Treatment Program and proclaimed June 2025 as Stroke and Aphasia Awareness Month during their May 21 meeting, which also included a progress update from the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board on partnership activities for the coming fiscal year. Source: Quinte West

Events

🍹 Après Beach | Fridays & Saturdays, starting May 23 | 4-7 PM | Traynor Vineyard
Golden hour vibes, DJs spinning tunes, and wine slushies that taste like summer—just show up with sandy toes and leave the real pants at home for this newly launched weekend ritual.

🎸 Boneshaker AC/DC Tribute w/ Tony Forbes | May 23 | 7:30 PM | Signal Brewery
Rock out at Signal Brewery's Grand Reopening with Boneshaker delivering high-voltage AC/DC covers alongside Tony Forbes for an adrenaline-pumping night of thrills.

🎵 Live Music in the Vineyard | May 23 | 5:00 PM | Grange Winery, PEC
Kick off your weekend with Juno-nominated Aline Morales, whose captivating Brazilian rhythms will transform your Friday evening vineyard experience—entry is completely free.

🎭 Drag Me to Brunch Bingo | May 25 | The Grind and Vine, Trenton
Enjoy a dazzling Saturday of fierce performances, cheeky bingo games, and spring cocktails hosted by Rowena Whey for $75 (includes brunch, entertainment, mimosa & bingo card).

_{Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.}

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Honey Bee Guts + Hive Invaders: A Sweet (and Sticky) Seminar

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Ever wonder how bees break down nectar—or what’s bugging their hives?

Join the next Speaker Series at the NOD Honey Bee Education Centre, where Dr. David Peck of Betterbee will break it all down. Literally.

🍯 Get a deep dive into honey bee digestion + nutrition
🪲 Learn about Small Hive Beetles and how they impact Ontario hives
🧠 Pick the brain of one of the top bee researchers in North America

🗓️ Saturday, June 14 | 🕑 2–4 p.m.
📍 374 Sidney St., Trenton
💵 $20 per ticket

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Before you go

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⛽ Check out local gas prices here.

Signing Off

You heard it here first, enjoy the weekend and send this to someone who thinks their playlist is better than yours.

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