Recent Blog Posts by Gary Zalepa Jr.

COFFEE BREAK FOR THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY

  Niagara-on-the-Lake- Lord Mayor Dave Eke & Town Council will host an Alzheimer Great local fundraising event. Coffee Break fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region on Friday,February 24, at 10:30 a.m. in the foyer of the Town Administration Building. Members of the public are encouraged to join the festivities and make a donation to this worthy cause while enjoying some ...

Arts & Blooms

RiverBrink Art Museum and the Garden Club of Niagara Celebrate Autumn with ART & BLOOMS, a Special Exhibition on October 21, 22 and 23   NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario. From Friday October 21st through Sunday October 23rd, a special partnership between RiverBrink Art Museum and the Garden Club of Niagara will present ART & BLOOMS, a three day exhibition showcasing the internationally ...

Lecture Series at RiverBrink Art Museum, Queenston

RiverBrink Art Museum Lecture Series Presents “Charles Pachter on In Search Of Simcoe” Sunday, October 16th at 2:00 pm   NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario. On Sunday afternoon, October 16th at 2:00 pm, well-known Canadian artist Charles Patcher will present his contemporary take on John Graves Simcoe and his pivotal role in the resettling of Loyalists from the American colonies ...

Fort George Event Aug 13&14

FIFE AND DRUM MUSTER AND SOLDIERS' FIELD DAY FORT GEORGE, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE AUGUST 13 & 14, 2011     Four Fife & Drum Corps and seven Infantry Squad will perform throughout the day at Fort George - August 13 & 14.   The "troops" will parade through downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake @ 9:30 a.m on both Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting).   At. 2:00 pm an amazing ...

NOTL Minor Hockey Registration Deadline

For all the hockey parents in NOTL... Deadline for early registration is Aug 1st. See attached memo from Minor Hockey regarding online registration. Just a reminder to go online to our new website www.notlhockey.com to register your child for the upcoming 2011/2012 hockey season before August 1st to avoid the $75 late fee per player.  We have a new program called Toolbox (being used in soccer ...

The Niagara Pumphouse invites Albright-Knox- Cancelled!!

“New York Abstract Expressionism” Friday, June 3, 2011, 6:30 p.m.               Come join us to celebrate our first ever lecture series with guest speaker Nancy Spector, Associate Curator of Education at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo. Nancy will speak on Abstract Expressionism and mid-twentieth century American artists such ...

Village Garage Sale _June 4th

Garage sale The villages of  St Davids and Queenston are having garage sales Saturday June 4 at 8 am There will be a BBQ held at the Firehall in Queenston in the late morning.(located along the Niagara Parkway in Queenston)

What's Happening Around Town April 18- May 1 2011

For Niagara-on-the-Lake events, Shaw performances and art exhibitions read the Niagara Historical Society Newsletter 1812 Lecture series Shaw, 'My Fair Lady' & 'Candida' www.shawfest.com WillowBank Lecture Series www.Willowbank.ca

Music Niagara

        Don't miss the two upcoming concerts in Music Niagara's Transept Series : Sunday, April 10 at 4:00PM Come celebrate the 100th day of the year with violin music by Joseph Suk and Karol Szymanowsky, and the gem of chamber music repertoire – the famous Antonin Dvorak’s Piano Quintet op. 81 performed by Atis Bankas, violin; Yaroslav Pugach, piano; ...

Remembrance Day Ceremony Virgil Public School 2010

Nov 11, 2010 Virgil Grade 4 Class Poem The following was delivered to Students, parents, teachers at Virgil Public School...   Greetings, from Lord Mayor & The Council of Niagara-on-the-Lake…   Remembrance Day. What are we asking YOU to remember exactly? ·        Vimy Ridge, Canadian soldiers, Juneau Beach ·        ...

Sponsoring local Rangers Minor Basketball

Dear Gary, Thank you so much for your donation of $500, we really appreciate it.   This is a tremendous help to us. Many thanks again Gary, your generosity is appreciated. Sincerely, Jennifer & Bruce Caughill NOTL Rangers   A league of their own   A league of their own. A number of girls from Niagara-on-the-Lake were on the Niagara Falls Red Raiders novice squad that ...

Queenston Art Show OCT 14-17

Queenston Art Show Oct 14-17

What Can You Do- To Save NOTL's High School?

Media Release July 13, 2010:  Our community (NOTL) has shown support for “Friends of NDSS” in the past and we have greatly appreciated it.   It has encouraged us as a group to continue to battle for secondary education in our rural community and has funded the numerous and highly informative “Freedom of Information” requests from the District School Board of ...

Canada Day in Niagara-on-the-Lake

July 1st – 4th- Shaw Festival Performances. 905-468-2172 www.Shawfest.com     July 1st – 3rd- Artistry by the Lake: The Chamber of Commerce presents a juried show of over 80 artists in Queen’s Royal Park by Lake Ontario. 9am- 5pm. 905-468-1950 www.niagaraonthelake.com   July 1st- Canada Day at Fort George with celebrations held in Simcoe Park during ...

Local Seminar Series

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Sustainability Network in partnership with the local Public Library is offering the following speakers seminar. Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00pm at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Libary. This Green Speaks Seminar entitled, "Eco-Driver Primer", featuring Brian Moncion of the Ministry of Transportation. This seminar will focus on sustainability from a transportation perspective. ...

Arts & Culture in Niagara

A major reason why many home buyers find Niagara appealing is the access to the abundant Arts and Cultural events. This month Music Niagara presents Robert Silverman at the Brock University Sean O'Sullivan Theatre. March 17th at 7:30pm. This is just one of the many events that connnect Niagara residents to the Arts.

Buffalo Sabres Alumni Game

Want to play against the Sabres? or Maybe come out and watch the game? Here is your chance. Sunday, February 28th / 2010 at 1:30pm @ the Meridian Credit Union Arena in Virgil. Tickets are $10 for adults and children $5.00 Visit the Red Roof Retreat website for the details on how to bid for a place in the lineup. Tickets are available at the Town office, Simpson's Pharmacy, RedRoof Retreat ...

Olympic Torch in Niagara on the Lake

OLYMPIC TORCH ARRIVES IN TOWN DECEMBER 20 Niagara-on-the-Lake- Residents should mark Sunday, December 20, 2009 on their calendar as the day when the Olympic Torch will be passing through Niagara-on-the-Lake en route to Niagara Falls. The Olympic Flame will begin its journey at approximately 4:00 p.m., starting at Jackson-Triggs Winery where it will be transported by renowned local artist Trisha ...

fabulicious

Extraordinary dining in Niagara on the Lake from Nov 19-23, 2009. Complete details here. From Thursday, November 19th through Monday, November 23rd, a renowned and envied collection of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s finest dining establishments will be serving spectacular lunch and dinner fare at reined-in, mouth-watering, pre-set pricing unique to wine country. Lunch: $20-$25! Dinner: $30-$35! Fabulicious! ...

Rememberance Day 2009

Congratulations to the Principal and staff at Virgil Public School, here in Nagara on the Lake for conducting a very special Rememberance Day Ceremony. The students truly received a great experience and participated through their choirs, student authored poetry and a dramatic presentation on stage. This very well organized ceremony had many special guests, including local War Veterans, officials ...

What's Your Opinion about NOTL School Accommodations?

Here is your chance to make your opinion known on the issue of school accommodations in the Town. The local Chamber of Commerce has prepared an online web survey, complete with detailed information on potential accommodation models, the capital costs and drawings. www.niagaraonthelake.com/NDSS Click on the link and complete the questionnaire. Then send the link to as many contacts you can. ...

Great Waterfront Trail Adventure- begins in Niagara-on-the-Lake

This was a great event. I feel it would be a good idea to capitalize on it's success. I believe in future years The Town of NOTL could promote this as a special event in NOTL, like the any of our other events and perhaps get more involved. Perhaps Parks&Rec Committee can ask Clive to report back on increasing our involvement with this event with the goal to attract additional participants ...

Great Waterfront Trail Adventure

I was on hand to kick off the 2009 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour at Fort George, in Niagara-on-the-Lake July 4th when Two hundred and forty cyclists from five Canadian provinces and six U.S. states, began a 720 km supported end-to-end cycling tour of the Ontario waterfront and greenways, passing through 41 Ontario communities in eight days. The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour, celebrates ...

Passion Art in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Show & Sale August 22, 2009   For details visit www.niagarapassion.com  or email arts@niagarapassion.com An upscale wine, food, music & art event organized by the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake to attract discriminating patrons. In partnership with the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Red Roof Retreat - Annual Pasta Dinner

Sunday, April 26th 5pm. At John Michael's Banquet Hall in Thorold. Tickets go fast and are available. Adults $20 Under 12 $10 Under 5 FREE.  Call 905 684 0235 This is a great event benefiting Red Roof Retreat. A respite care facility for Niagara residents. Located on a wonderful rural property in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The organization provides repsite services to families on a country property. ...