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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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on February 17, 2012
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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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on October 20, 2011
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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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on October 5, 2011
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Fort George Event Aug 13&14FIFE 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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on August 10, 2011
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NOTL Minor Hockey Registration DeadlineFor 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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on July 28, 2011
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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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on May 26, 2011
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Village Garage Sale _June 4thGarage 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)
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on May 18, 2011
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What's Happening Around Town April 18- May 1 2011For 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
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on April 16, 2011
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Music Niagara
Don't miss the two upcoming concerts in Music Niagara's Transept Series
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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; ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on April 7, 2011
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Remembrance Day Ceremony Virgil Public School 2010Nov 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
· ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on November 11, 2010
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Sponsoring local Rangers Minor BasketballDear 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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on October 4, 2010
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Queenston Art Show OCT 14-17
Queenston Art Show Oct 14-17
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on September 24, 2010
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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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on July 15, 2010
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Canada Day in Niagara-on-the-LakeJuly 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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on June 23, 2010
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Local Seminar SeriesThe 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. ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on June 9, 2010
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Arts & Culture in NiagaraA 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.
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on March 10, 2010
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Buffalo Sabres Alumni GameWant 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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on January 16, 2010
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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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on December 11, 2009
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fabuliciousExtraordinary 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! ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on November 17, 2009
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Rememberance Day 2009Congratulations 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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on November 11, 2009
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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. ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on September 23, 2009
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Great Waterfront Trail Adventure- begins in Niagara-on-the-LakeThis 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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on July 30, 2009
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Great Waterfront Trail AdventureI 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 ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on July 7, 2009
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Passion Art in Niagara-on-the-LakeShow & 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.
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on June 4, 2009
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Red Roof Retreat - Annual Pasta DinnerSunday, 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. ...
Posted by Gary Zalepa Jr.
on March 11, 2009
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