St. Patricks Day Promo Video

Andy Moog and the Sausage Party, Isiah Thomas & Ceremonial Snips all play Gatfields in Welland on March 17, 2008.

Stupid Tourist Questions Contest

If you have ever worked in tourism anywhere near Niagara Falls Ontario, you have heard your fair share of stupid questions. The most common ones are “What time does the falls shut off?”, “Are we in Canada yet?” & “How far into Canada do I have to go before we have to drive on the other side of the road?” There are hundreds of stories out there, involving tourists, and I would like to compile a list of them.

1. Submit your story/question below.
2. Use your real email address.
3. Must be or have been a resident of the Niagara Region of Ontario or New York State.
4. If you win, we will contact you by email to get your full name and address.
5. Contest closes on April 29, 2008 at 11:59 pm.
6. The best story wins a $50 gift card to your favourite chain store or restaurant in Niagara.

Good Luck

UPDATE: The voting has begun.

Flying Into Spring Arts & Craft Show

The 3rd Annual Flying Into Spring Arts & Craft Show will be held at the Fonthill Legion Branch 141 located on Hwy 20 in Fonthill on April 26th 2008. The day includes baked goods with refreshments, crafts from a variety of vendors, Air Cadet demonstrations and an Air Cadet recruiting table. Sponsored by the Welland Air Cadets Parents Sponsoring Committee. Exhibitors still wanted. Runs from 10am-4pm. Call Debbie at 289-820-9028 for more information.

Events by The Niagara Directory

Beamsville Lions Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt will take place on March 22nd (11:00am, 11:45am, 12:30pm) at the Lions Community Park in Beamsville, Ontario. Admission is free.

A Year Without A Summer

From the book Water Over The Falls by Paul Gromosiak

The year 1816 is known in the Niagara region as “the year without a summer” because there were frosts in June, July, August and September. In May of that year, so much ice from Lake Erie accumulated above the falls that the American and Bridal Veil Falls were just about turned off. It was possible to go to the islands in the upper rapids just by walking on the ice. (There were no bridges to any of the islands at that time.)

Accumulations of ice both above and below the falls have always been an integral part of the process of recession of the falls. The ice breaks up rocks and erodes the gorge and river shores.
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Robbery Awareness Fund Raiser Reminder

Just a reminder that tomorrow night is the Robbery Awareness Fund Raiser presented by Penelope’s Planet. It will be at the Mansion House from 4pm - 2am. For more details check out the Penelopes Planet Robbery Awareness Fund Raiser post.

Art Auction In Grimsby

Silent & Live auction of art, prizes, live entertainment, food, wine and much more! Limited seats available. Visions: in Search of Treasure will be held on March 29, 2008 at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. Starts at 7pm. For more information call 905-945-3246.

Hope Cup Pond Hockey Tournament Fundraiser

While the Hope Cup Pond Hockey Tournament on Saturday promises much fun, there is a more serious side to the event.

The goal is to raise awareness of homelessness in the community while also raising necessary funds for Hope Centre and the Hope House hostel.

“The focus is to address homelessness in our community,” said Paul Turner, one of the tournament organizers. “I think everybody deserves to have shelter. Homelessness shouldn’t happen in a rich country like Canada.”
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Niagara Music Awards Coming Soon

Capital M Productions and 91.7 GIANT FM are presenting the first ever Niagara Music Awards. The Ceremony will take place in front of a live audience, television crew and live broadcast on a local radio station. All Category winners will be awarded with a NMA trophy. This is a great gig for any Niagara based artist to bring their career to the next level with some major media exposure! It will be held at the Niagara Centre for the Performing Arts in Niagara Falls on March 25, 2008 at 7:30p.m. Tickets are $30.00. Call 905-835-2345 for more information.

Events by: Inside Niagara

Niagara Woodcarvers Association Show & Competition

For two days, the rasp of the blade and the whisper of wood shavings landing on the floor will fill the Optimist Park Recreation center as the Niagara Woodcarvers Association 29th Annual Show and Competition. Carving returns. Included in the event will be carving competitions and demonstrations, carving supplies and materials and books. March 29th, 2008 10:00 am to 5 pm & March 30th, 2008 11:00 am to 5 pm. Free parking. Admission is $3.00 at the door.

Events by: Inside Niagara