🔦 In This Issue of Kingston Spotlight
🤼 Pinning Down a Spot on Team Canada: Kingston WC's Annie Niemann Headed to Panama
🏥 Holiday Helpers: UHKF Campaign Smashes Goal with $775K for Local Health Care
🩸 Period Promise: Helping Women in Our Community Stay Healthy and Confident
👂 All Ears: Kingston Seniors Association Receives Funding Boost for Hearing Health
🛠️ Future Builders: Kingston Students Face Off in Skilled Trades & Tech Competition
🎓 Diverse Voices: Queen’s University Expands and Protects Black Studies Program
🌊 Making a Splash: Construction Moving Forward on Culligan Water Park
☕ Coffee & Connections with the Chamber | March 3 | Seniors Association Kingston Region
🎭 Suite Surrender | March 5 - 21 | Domino Theatre
💃 AMOR DESTINO: Vogue Charity Fashion Show | March 5 - 7 | Kingston Grand Theatre
🌸 International Women’s Day Celebration | March 6 | Maverick’s Restaurant, Gananoque
👉 Ramadan in the Limestone City, Helping Partners in Mission | until March 19
👉 Kingstonlicious | Now until March 28
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📰 Kingston & Area Local News
👂 Seniors Association gets hearing health funding
Our local seniors' group just got a major boost to help folks with their hearing! The Seniors Association Kingston Region has received new funding to help make hearing health a priority rather than a luxury. This support from Community Foundation for Kingston Area will go a long way in providing resources and education to ensure that our older neighbors stay connected and engaged with the community. We’re making sure everyone’s voice is heard!
Read the full story at: Whig Standard
🛠️ Kingston students compete in skilled trades and technology at St. Lawrence College
Local students are showing off serious talent in everything from carpentry to high-tech robotics! It was like a talent showcase for the next generation of pros. Nearly 500 students from across the Limestone District School Board gathered at St. Lawrence College for the 26th annual Skills Competition.
They didn't just stick to the basics—the competition covered over two dozen fields including electronics, mechanics, hair design, culinary arts, and even LEGO robotics for the elementary crowd. Whether they were sparking up a welding booth or coding a robot, these students proved that "skilled trades" covers a massive world of technology and creativity!
Read the full story at: Whig Standard
🎓 Building and defending Black Studies at Queen’s
Queen's University is working hard to grow and protect its Black Studies program. It’s all about making sure diverse voices are part of the conversation! From new courses like BLCK 100 to fighting for the resources the program needs to thrive, the team at Queen’s is committed to creating a space where everyone’s history and future are valued. It’s a big step toward making our local university a place where every student can see themselves in what they learn.
Read the full story at: Queen's Journal
🌊 Construction on the Culligan Water Park progressing
Construction is splashing forward on the new Culligan Water Park! Summer can't get here fast enough—we’re already picking out our swimsuits. The city says work is right on track, and soon we'll have a brand new spot to cool off and have some serious fun. Get those towels ready, Kingston!
Read the full story at: Whig Standard
🏆 Community Champions
🤼 Local Teen Annie Niemann of Kingston heads to Panama for Wrestling Championships
15-year-old Annie Niemann is taking her wrestling moves international! Representing Kingston and Canada at the Pan American Wrestling Championships in Panama is a massive deal, and we are all sitting in her corner. Annie is a member of the Kingston and Area Olympic Wrestling Club. Good luck, Annie—we are definitely rooting for you!
Read the full story at: Kingstonist
🏥 UHKF Holiday Campaign raises $775K for local hospitals
Our local healthcare foundation absolutely crushed their goal this year! Thanks to nearly 3,300 donors and some incredibly generous "Angel Donors" who matched gifts dollar-for-dollar, the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation raised over $775,000. These funds are staying right here to help Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Providence Care with new equipment and innovative programs. It’s a powerful reminder of what happens when the Limestone City pulls together!
Read the full story at: Kingstonist
🩸 Period Promise Drive helps women in need
Local folks are stepping up to make sure everyone has access to the menstrual hygiene products they need. Led by United Way KFL&A, the Period Promise campaign (you might remember it as Tampon Tuesday) is back for the month of March. They are collecting pads, tampons, and liners for women and individuals in our community experiencing period poverty. One in five people who menstruate struggle to afford these basics, so every donation makes a huge difference in helping our neighbors stay healthy and confident!
Read the full story at: CFRC (The full article lists all local drop-off locations).
Why social media plays hard to get (like your high school crush)
You keep putting your business out there, but no matter how you dress up your posts, social media is playing hard to get.
If you’re tired of posting and only getting a few sympathy likes and comments, this short, free webinar shows you exactly how to stop the chase and finally get to a yes!
📅 Events In and Around Kingston
☕ Coffee & Connections with the Chamber | March 3 | Seniors Association Kingston Region
Start your day with some great networking! The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is hosting their monthly "Coffee & Connections" event. It’s a relaxed environment to meet fellow members of the business community, share best practices, and connect over topics that matter to our local economy. Many thanks to Cogeco and AquaTerra Waterfront Dining for their continued support of this impactful program! Whether you're a long-time member or just looking to grow your network, it’s a great opportunity to swap ideas and build new relationships right here in the Limestone City.
🎭 Suite Surrender | March 5 - 21 | Domino Theatre
Get ready for some fast-paced, laugh-out-loud fun as the Domino Theatre celebrates 73 years of bringing community stagecraft to life! This "all ages" classic farce follows two feuding Hollywood divas who accidentally get booked into the same suite. Bringing the theatre's signature production values to the stage, this show is packed with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and high-energy antics that throw back to the golden age of comedy.
💃 AMOR DESTINO: Vogue Charity Fashion Show | March 5 - 7 | Kingston Grand Theatre
It’s fashion, dance, and music with a mission! The 29th annual Vogue Charity Fashion Show (VCFS) is taking over the Grand Theatre stage to explore the theme of "fate" through an incredible, high-energy performance. Each runway moment and dance number blends art and emotion for a night you won't forget.
The best part? All the money raised goes directly to support Martha's Table, helping provide nutritious meals and a sense of community for folks right here in Kingston. It’s a powerful example of how creativity can become a force for good in our neighborhood.
For those who can't attend in person, the show is also being live-streamed so you can join the fun from anywhere!
🌸 International Women’s Day Celebration | March 6 | Maverick’s Restaurant, Gananoque
Join the Town of Gananoque & Travel 1000 Islands Visitor Centre for a special morning celebration from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Hosted in partnership with the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board and the Downtown Gananoque BIA, this event at Maverick’s Restaurant is all about honoring the incredible women in our region. Mark your calendars for an inspiring morning with a great lineup of speakers (details coming soon) and a chance to connect with fellow community members.
Check for updates here
🔁 ICYMI: These Events Are Still Happening
Suite Surrender, Domino Theatre | March 5 - 21
Vogue Charity Fashion Show, Kingston Grand | March 5 - 7
Ramadan in the Limestone City, Helping Partners in Mission | until March 19
Kingstonlicious | Now until March 28, 2026
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