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SUMMARY:Imagination Writers’ Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Imagination – Festival Pass\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart:April 22\, 2025 | 16:00\nEnd:April 27\, 2025 | 17:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn Imagination Festival Pass gives you access to all of the regular Imagination Festival events\, from April 22 to 27\, 2025.\nMorrin Centre members receive 25% off all general public ticket prices\, including the festival pass.\nMorrin Centre members\, students\, and festival pass holders receive 25% off tickets for the Books & Wine and Books & Tea events.\n\nPrices for tickets: \n\nStudents (Ages 9-17\, 18+ with student card) CA$25.00 \n\n\n\nMorrin Centre Member CA$30.00\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Public CA$40.00 \n\nYou will be able to pick up your physical pass at the Morrin Centre reception desk during the festival. \nPLEASE NOTE: After buying a festival pass\, you are still required to reserve a (free\, festival-pass-holder specific) ticket for each event you want to attend. There will be limited seating for each event. \nSee the full 2025 Imagination programming at morrin.org/imagination.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/imagination-writers-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Morrin Center
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SUMMARY:"Earth Day" (Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:VEQ and the Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre are partnering up and happy to offer an “Earth Day” activity ! Come join us  \nat the VMFRC Community Centre\, bring a friend or a family member to plant seeds for the upcoming planting season and summer! \nRegistration – Please contact Dominique Paddack (VEQ) or Chantal Thompson (VMFRC – 418 844-6060 or chantal.thompson@crfmv.com) \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/earth-day-shannon/
LOCATION:Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre\, Edifice 93 C.P. 1000\, Succursale Forces\, Courcelette\, Quebec\, G0A 4Z0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:YES Business Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, VEQ hosts business coaches from YES Employment + Entrepreneurship\, a non-profit organization based in Montreal and funded by the federal and provincial governments. Their primary goal is to support business owners across Québec in English. The business coaching sessions\, offered once a month by two expert coaches\, are completely FREE. You can book a 1-hour session to validate your idea\, discuss your project\, or receive other assistance. These sessions are open to everyone—from entrepreneurs just starting their business to established business owners looking to stay up to date with the latest trends or marketing insights. In addition to coaching\, YES also organizes events to help entrepreneurs expand their networks and offers numerous online workshops. \nWhether you’re launching a startup\, scaling your business\, or seeking expert guidance\, you’re always welcome to join! Gain access to personalized business coaching\, hands-on startup workshops\, and a thriving entrepreneurial community—all designed to support your long-term success. \nReach out to Viktoria Poulin Gareau at newcomers@veq.ca if you’d like to book a spot!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/yes-business-coaching-3/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktoria Poulin Gareau":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Local Vocals
DESCRIPTION:Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMTBD \nDo you love singing and learning new songs? Join the Local Vocals\, an English-language singing ensemble led by Choir Director Katharina Urbschat.We sing a vibrant mix of folk\, pop\, and classical songs—mainly in English\, with occasional tunes in German\, French\, and Latin. \nWhether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting\, you’re welcome to join us for musical fun and vocal exploration! \nFor more info\, contact: K.Urbschat@gmail.com
URL:https://veq.ca/event/local-vocals-2/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Art Room – Jeffery Hale Pavillion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Katharina Urbschat":MAILTO:K.Urbschat@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Northern Perimeter - Community Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of cooking\, with recipes found locally and afar!  Enjoy lunch and bring home a portion too! A big thank you to the Valcartier Community Centre for allowing us to use their amazing kitchen facilities! \nRegistration is required\, participants have the option to either pay a flat fee or contribute to the ingredients for the session\, please indicate which you prefer on your signup! \nContact David at 418-683-2366 x 228 or david.zhu@veq.ca to confirm your participation.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/community-kitchen-6/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Center\, 2215 Bd Valcartier\, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier\, Quebec\, G0A 4S0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Out & About:  Parliament
DESCRIPTION:Out & About: Visit to the Parliament of Quebec Date: Friday\, April 25 Tour Time: 10:30 a.m. (Please arrive by 10:15 a.m) Location: National Assembly of Quebec \nJoin us for a fascinating guided tour of the Parliament building\, where we’ll explore Quebec’s political history and architecture. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about our provincial government in action! \nIMPORTANT:To attend\, you must contact me with your full name and birthdate for check-in purposes. This is required to pass through the Parliament’s security process. \n After the tour:We’ll enjoy a relaxing lunch together—either at the elegant Le Parlementaire restaurant or in the casual Parliament Cafeteria. The choice is yours! \n✉️ Spots are limited. Reserve yours by reaching out today!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-parliament/
LOCATION:Parliament Building – National Assembly\, 1045 Rue des Parlementaires\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1A 1A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariel Blouin":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:VEQ’s Game Night\, open to all
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the next VEQ Game Night on Friday\, April 25.  Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, you can join other members of the English-speaking community (newcomers or not) for a fun\, social evening with light refreshments provided.  Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share!  Register below or contact info@veq.ca for more information: \nClick here to register.\n  \nKnowing how many people we are expecting helps us plan ahead\, in order to maximise our resources and create a better experience for you!\n  \nAlthough registration is NOT REQUIRED\, it is strongly recommended\, as it allows us to better plan for you!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veqs-game-night-open-to-all-4/
LOCATION:Quebec
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktoria Poulin Gareau":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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