Tapas and Wine Weekends
Chateau des Charmes Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
P: 905-262-4219
From: May 31, 2008 To: June 29, 2008
Our Paul Bosc Lounge is the venue for a sophisticated approach to finger food. Niagara’s own Chef Erik Peacock has created monthly tasting menus to pair with a flight of our single vineyard or estate bottled wines. Sit back and linger as our experienced staff guide you through an exploration of flavours and textures while you overlook the Niagara Escarpment and our pristine St. David’s Bench Vineyard.
Weekends from 11am to 4pm.
$25 pp + taxes
May 31st/June 1st • June 7th/June 8th • June 14th/June 15th • June 21st/June 22nd • June 28th/June 29th
IlluminAqua
Welland Recreational Waterway, Merritt Park, Welland.
From: May 30, 2008 To: August 22, 2008
The event is a blend of art, culture, and the elements of fire and water. Pods of fire float in a laid-out design along the Recreational Waterway, while strains of music fill the air. The fire pods of IlluminAqua will dance, reflect and illuminate the peaceful waters of the Recreational Waterway as residents and visitors alike stroll along the banks of the Old Welland Canal.
DATES: May 30, June 27, July 24 - 27, August 22.
May 30, 2008 - Jun 01, 2008
Springlicious
4:00 PM - 1:06 PM Queen Street
Springlicious will be a culinary food, wine and beer event featuring the fine restaurants, award winning wineries and and great tasting breweries from the Niagara Area and Ontario.
Email: joebertoni@msn.com
Phone: 905 -353-9555&225
May 28, 2008
Challenge Day 2008
The City of Niagara Falls welcomes schools, corporations, sport organizations and community members to participate in the 10th Annual World Challenge Day. Challenge Day is a worldwide event in which the goal is to move every citizen to break their daily routine and practice some form of physical activity for just 15 minutes on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008. To motivate participation, municipalities across the World will be competing against each other.
The City of Niagara Falls feels World Challenge Day will greatly assist in addressing the importance of Community Health & Wellness. The purpose of Challenge Day is to increase physical activity participation of as many citizens as possible. Additionally, the goal includes raising awareness that physical activity not only promotes health, but also increases social integration and ultimately improves our quality of life. If you, your organization, or your school are interested in participating in this global movement please contact the City of Niagara Falls Parks, Recreation & Culture at 905-356-7521 Ext. 3339
Website: http://www.niagarafalls.ca
Email: prc@niagarafalls.ca
Phone: 905-356-7521&3339
Mega Yard Sale
Sobey’s parking lot, Ontario St. and Greenlane, Beamsville.
P: (905)563-7274, (905) 562-5191
Event Date: May 24, 2008
The Beamsville Strawberry Festival Association is holding a fundraising yard sale on May 24. This giant yard sale will also have kid’s activities including Balloon Animals. Food and beverages will be available as well. Come rain or shine to get some great bargains.
The sale will be held from 9 am to 2 pm on the Sobey’s parking lot at Ontario St and Greenlane in Beamsville.
Thorold’s 30th Annual Arts and Crafts Show
70 Front St N, Thorold, Ontario.
P: (905) 227-7248
From: May 24, 2008 To: May 25, 2008
Thorold’s Signature Event featuring over 100 juried Artisans from across Canada displaying traditional fine Arts and Crafts. Discover us inside and out at the New Thorold Arena, 70 Front St N. and across the road at the Book Depot Parking Lot.
Sponsored by the Thorold Community Activities Group with all proceeds to Thorold’s new Multi-purpose Recreational Centre.
Time: 10am - 4pm each day
Admission: $2.00
cathy.henderson@sympatico.ca
8th Annual Niagara Artists Studio Tour
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Queenston, St Catharines, (Port Dalhousie)
P: 905-468-5455
From: May 24, 2008 To: May 25, 2008
A free self-guided tour
The Niagara Pumphouse Visual Art Centre is presenting its Eighth Annual Niagara Artists Studio Tour to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.each day.
You are invited to visit the homes and studios of a selection of talented Niagara artists whose work ranges from modern jewelry to welded garden ornaments, from small pastels to huge oils, from turned wood of a modern form to detailed Celtic design. Twenty-six artists from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Queenston and St. Catharines will be participating.
A pdf map for a free self-guided tour may be obtained from the Niagara Pumphouse (905) 468-5455 or by visiting their website
www.niagarapumphouse.ca
May 24, 2008 - May 24, 2008
Niagara Falls Horticultural Society Spring Plant Sale
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sylvia Place Farmer`s Market
New This Year! Spring Plant Sale at Sylvia Place Farmer\`s Market
Saturday, May 24th 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Proceeds from sale to fund community horticultural projects.
Website: http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/niagarafhs
Email: info-niagarafallshort@gardenontario.org
Phone: 905-354-7250
Jazz on the Ridge - Wine, Dine and Jazz Gala
Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery, 5600 King Street West, Beamsville
P: 905-563-0900 ext 28
Event Date: May 23, 2008
The 7th Annual Jazz on the Ridge - Wine, Dine and Jazz Gala features an unparalleled evening of great wine, spectacular food and celebrity jazz performers. On Friday, May 23 at Peninsula Ridge Estate Winery, the Founder’s Club of Peninsula Ridge presents its signature gala benefit for the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation and the McNally House.
Experience a unique “jazz club” atmosphere amid a spectacular estate landscape. Stroll around the property and set your sights on high quality silent and live auction items, all the while enjoying Peninsula Ridge Estates’ wines paired with delectable food offerings. Listen to the eclectic and intoxicating styles of Jaymz Bee and the Royal Jelly Orchestra and The George Evans Trio, as well as the exciting and diverse sounds of The John Neudorf Quartet and The William Carn Quintet.
Bring together friends, family, colleagues or clients and join over 400 guests for an inspiring evening of community solidarity, and experience for yourself why Jazz on the Ridge is one of Niagara’s premium fundraising events.
Tickets are $195 per person, with a $95 tax receipt. To order tickets or if you wish to contribute a silent or live auction donation, please call 905-563-0900 ext 28 or email jazzontheridge@peninsularidge.com, subject line: Jazz on the Ridge Tickets.
Time: 7pm
RCMP Musical Ride
Beamsville Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd & Ontario St. Beamsville
P: (905)563-7071
Event Date: May 21, 2008
The RCMP Musical Ride represents a colourful Canadian tradition. The troop of 32 horses and riders will perform a variety of cavalry drills choreographed to music.
Admission: $8.00 per person
Time: 7:30 pm
