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The Pen Centre VJ Talent Search

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Niagara’s largest shopping destination, the Pen Centre, is calling on all Niagara’s talented youth to participate in their first ever Pen Centre VJ Talent Search! One local male and one local female will be chosen to attend and host Pen Centre events, contests, shoot videos and gain access to other exciting promotions. This is an exciting opportunity and a stepping stone towards great things for the lucky winners. The Pen Centre is encouraging those males and females that are between the ages of 18-28 with lively and outgoing personalities to submit a video that demonstrates why they think they have that special something to be a camera VJ host that represents the Pen Centre. You must share a passion for fashion and social media, and the two lucky winners selected will walk away with an opportunity to earn up to $2,400 in Pen Centre Gift Cards for the year in addition to landing a pretty amazing PAID job!
Here’s How to Enter:
*Create a 1-3 minute video, telling the Pen Centre why YOU should be the VJ Host(ess).
*Post the video to YouTube.
*Visit: www.thepencentre.com/vjsearch
*Fill out the form, share your video link and submit your entry.
This is an excellent opportunity for not only Niagara’s outgoing youth, but to those that are in any media studies program. Broadcast Journalism, Radio and TV students, this may be your entry-level job!
The top videos will be selected by the Pen Centre and they encourage you to share your entry with your friends via Facebook and Twitter. Try to get as many votes as possible to increase your chance of winning!
The video will be judged on your ability to connect with people, your knowledge of pop culture, fashion, social media, your camera presence, and interviewing skills. Keep things as fun as possible, keeping in mind that anything deemed as inappropriate will disqualify your video from entry. For further details visit www.thepencentre.com/vjsearch and for their rules and regulations (including the submission deadline) click here.
About the Pen Centre
The Pen Centre features 180 stores over one million square feet. It is also home to Empire Theatres, so you can catch a movie on your visit there.
Stay connected to me for other upcoming Niagara region events and check out our Niagara Events page by clicking here. I’ll keep you updated on local events, happenings, concerts and so much more!

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Canadian Colour Blast is coming to Niagara Falls!

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Anyone that knows me, knows that I love to run. However, there are millions of people out there that would prefer to do something else. This is why “fun runs” were introduced! Having fun, while keeping fit at the same time is a growing trend among novice runners and the elite. Fun runs take the intimidation out of running and they are encouraging people to get off the couch and stay active.
Well, now the Canadian Colour Blast is coming to Niagara Falls! This is a new colour-throwing run that is hitting up Canadian cities! Canadian Colour Blast is a 5KM non-timed colour-throwing fun run that is suitable for all levels of fitness and all ages (yes, even the little ones can join you!). The philosophy behind the run is “Maximum Colour. Maximum Fun”. So, grab your best friends, family, or colleagues and join in the fun!
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Canadian Colour Blast will be blasting through Niagara Falls on Saturday, May 24, 2014! The fun starts at registration and kicks into high gear at the starting line where the high-energy emcees will get our participants dancing, singing, laughing and ready to run. Oh yeah…there might be some colour-throwing going on there too. As participants finish the race, they will head over to the festival stage for some more music, dancing and COLOUR!!!!
So get set for some serious fun, serious colour and a seriously good time!
Where: Upper Rapids Blvd., Niagara Falls, ON.
When: Saturday, May 24, 2014
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm.
Visit www.canadiancolourblast.ca to register today!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CanadianColourBlast
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ColourBlastRun (@ColourBlastRun)
Looking for other fun runs in Canada? Click here for a list of Canada’s top themed running events!
Book a Nearby Hotel!
Want to make the “fun run” a “fun weekend” as well? Looking for nearby accommodations? Find an amazing deal at the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill . It is only a few minutes drive from the start line on Upper Rapids Blvd., a couple of minutes walk from the majestic Niagara Falls and central to all the popular Niagara Falls attractions due to its location, literally right on Clifton Hill itself — home to Canada’s largest observation wheel, the Niagara Skywheel! Step outside the lobby and you are literally right in the middle of all the action.
Look at the large list of hotel packages available by clicking on the icon below. Packages offered, such as the “Build-A-Package” offer, allow you to build your own “to do list” and are available — for less!

Had enough of getting blasted after the Canadian Colour Blast? Do some “blasting” of your own through Ghostblasters Dark Ride as part of the Clifton Hill Fun Pass! Suitable for most ages (young kids may get scared), you and an opponent conquer a haunted hotel and blast ghosts and other ghouls through a 3D ride on a track with laser guns. This, plus 4 other of Clifton Hill’s best attractions are included at an incredible savings. Click the icon below for more information!


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Solving Niagara: Explore Niagara Falls Through an Urban Race!

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Niagara Falls has an exciting event coming up in just under two weeks time. Solving Niagara: Don’t FALLS Behind Urban Race is an Amazing Race inspired event that challenges its participants through mental clues and physical challenges in order to get you and your partner to your next checkpoint in Niagara Falls. The date of this event is on Saturday, April 5th and you need to sign up in teams of two at www.niagaracollege.ca/solvingniagara. The fee is $35 per person with proceeds in support of the Many Hands Project who’s mission is “To develop community co-operation and pride through volunteer driven projects aimed at assisting non-profit organizations in the Niagara Region”, with focus on raising money for the Upper Deck Youth Centre in Vineland. Niagara College’s construction students will help to build and renovate this facility.

Solving Niagara requires each team to be given clues leading them to different pit stops and detours in the area. At each checkpoint, a type of physical, mental or photo challenge will be completed to receive the next clue and move on to the next challenge.
Sign in starts at 10am on race day and the race begins at 11:00am and will take roughly 3-3.5 hours to complete. The race will conclude at 4:00pm. In order to participate, please make sure one of you on your team has a smartphone. This is required for a couple of the clues where uploading photos to social media forums is mandatory.
The race will begin at the Oakes Garden Theatre, which was also the starting point of CTV’s “Amazing Race Canada”. In conjunction with this, Solving Niagara is excited to announce that this event will be hosted by Jet and Dave from the “Amazing Race Canada”!

*Pictured Above: Jet and Dave from “Amazing Race Canada”. Below: See a clip of the duo that guaranteed them the spot in the show!*

The event will conclude with a celebration at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill where participants can relax, eat, drink, watch Saturday’s sports action on TV, and socialize.

There will be prizes given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams as well as teams who fundraised the most money.
All people interested may visit www.niagaracollege.ca/solvingniagara for further information or to go ahead and register. Please note that anyone under the age of 17 that wishes to participate, needs to be accompanied by an Adult.
Please visit them on their Social Media Pages:
www.facebook.com/solvingniagara
www.twitter.com/solvingniagara
The Many Hands Project also has an upcoming event on Saturday, April 12th, 2014, in which they celebrate the grand reveal with a street festival! Everyone and anyone is invited. Bring the entire family!

Solving Niagara is sure to be an exciting event and it is a fun and unique way to discover more about Niagara Falls, past and present.

Christine Lynn
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Things To Do

Niagara Falls In April: Things to Do

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Niagara Falls in April is an amazing time of the year. The weather warms up and the flowers around the Niagara Parks start to bloom. Easter is mid-month and many attractions that close during the Winter time start to reopen. Here is a list of things to do in Niagara Falls in April:

Whirlpool Aero Car

April 1st, 2014 is the scheduled open of the Whirlpool Aero Car this season. Open from 10:00am – 5:00pm every day (dependant on weather) and 10:00am – 6:00pm on Easter weekend Saturday and Sunday, this attraction will give you an amazing perspective of the Niagara River over the famous Whirlpool Rapids.  A round trip is about one kilometre in an aerial cable car and takes about 10 minutes to navigate.

For more information please call (877) 642-7275 and it’s located at 3850 Niagara Parkway.

Fallsview Casino Entertainment

With incredible costumes and award-winning performers, discover the unbelievable impersonations of Whitney Houston, The Blues Brothers™, Michael Bublé, Bruce Springsteen and Madonna at the Fallsview Casino. This show runs from April 3 – April 13th, 2014 at various showing times. Click here for showtime hours.

The Southern California-based multi-platinum pop rock band Sugar Ray is known for their infectious summer singles of the late ’90s including “Fly”, “When It’s Over”, “Someday”, “Falls Apart” and “Every Morning”. This show runs on two days, April 25-26th, 2014 at 9:00pm.

Buy your tickets at Fallsview Casino Resort’s Box Office or at all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 1 (877) 833-3110 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.

Seneca Niagara Casino

The Seneca Niagara Casino has a wide variety of shows arriving in Niagara Falls in April including Jay Leno, Jon Anderson, the Goo Goo Dolls, Paul Anka and Jim Cuddy. For showtimes and ticket information please click here.

Butterfly Conservatory: Swamp Creatures Exhibit

The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory has a temporary exhibit that not only features over 2000 tropical butterflies, but also includes snakes, spiders, turtles, rats and many more slithery and slimy specimens! The “Swamp Creatures” Exhibit runs from February 8th, 2014 to May 11th, 2014. There is no additional cost to the regular admission of $13.50 for Adults and $8.80 for Children (ages 6-12). 5 and under is free.

I recently visited this attraction with my son. To read about our experience click here.

Heartland Forest’s Easter Egg Fundraiser

Join Heartland Forest during Easter Break on Saturday, April 19th from 11:00am – 3:00pm for an event for the whole family! Toddlers to Children aged 12 will have an afternoon full of Easter excitement which includes free admission.

Canadian Colour Blast

Canadian Colour Blast is a 5KM non-timed colour-throwing fun run that is suitable for all levels of fitness and all ages. Grab your best friends, family, or colleagues and join in the fun on Saturday, April 26th, 2014. The fun starts at registration and kicks into high gear at the starting line where the high-energy emcees will get our participants dancing, singing, laughing and ready to run. As participants finish the race, they will head over to the festival stage for some more music, dancing and COLOUR!!!!

Visit www.canadiancolourblast.ca to register today!

Accommodations

Looking for accommodations the weekend of Canadian Colour Blast or the previous Easter weekend? The Niagara Couples Getaway Package is a great option to take advantage of and you can’t beat the location, only a short walk to the start line and central to all Clifton Hill attractions and a 5 minute walk to view the Falls. Book online or call Toll-Free: (800) 263-2557 (within USA & Canada) at the reservations office.

Solving Niagara

 Solving Niagara is an Amazing Race inspired event taking place in Niagara Falls starting at Oakes Garden Theatre Park on April 5, 2014. Sign up in teams of 2, and participants will solve clues to navigate themselves to pit stops and detours, where they will then solve exciting mental and physical challenges in order to move on to the next clue. The day will conclude with a celebration and prizes for the top 3 teams.

Registration for this event is $35 per person with all proceeds going towards the Many Hands Project. Visit www.niagaracollege.ca/solvingniagara for registration info or register through the Running Room by clicking here. Online registration closes on March 28th, 2014 at 11:59 pm.

These are just a few key events in Niagara Falls in April. Stay connected to me for further information on Niagara Falls events, promotions and contests!

Attractions

Justin Bieber in Niagara Falls was Temporary, but the Bieber on Clifton Hill is Here to Stay

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Love them or hate them, two of the hottest stars in the news lately are in Niagara Falls — at least the wax version that is. Justin Bieber in Niagara Falls was a temporary appearance when he arrived at the Fallsview Casino with his entourage Saturday night. He was denied entry to the gaming floor after one of his friends failed to produce photo ID. After mulling around in the lobby for a few minutes he left as quickly as he came. See the full story produced by the Niagara Falls Review here.
Justin Bieber shot to fame in 2008 and since then, has been a hot topic in the news. Due to his popularity, Movieland Wax Museum on Clifton Hill unveiled a carefully crafted reconstruction of Justin Bieber from wax, almost 3 years ago on this date on March 25, 2011.

Fans that missed the opportunity to see Justin Bieber in Niagara Falls can at least get their photos taken with him and many other film, tv and music stars hot in the news currently such as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and another recent hot topic, Jennifer Lawrence.

*Pictured Above: Katy Perry in her “California Gurls” set inside the Movieland Wax Museum
Jennifer Lawrence, best known for her roles in the “Hunger Games” and the “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” series of films, tripped and fell while making her way to the stage to accept the Best Actress Oscar for her role in “Silver Linings Playbook” last year.
This year, the popular and seemingly down-to-earth celebrity tripped again on the red carpet of this years 86th Annual Academy Awards — I personally love her for it and so do thousands of others, catapulting her to even further stardom. Which leaves many people wondering whether she is doing it on purpose for attention. CBC news recently took notice of this as well, and covered a story on it: Oscars 2014: Did Jennifer Lawrence stage her red carpet fall?

In 2013, Movieland Wax Museum took notice of Jennifer Lawrence’s increasing fame after the successful 2012 “Hunger Games” movie release.

*Pictured Above: Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson in the “Hunger Games” set in Movieland Wax Museum
Celebrities are frequently arriving in Niagara Falls, especially with the Fallsview Casino’s weekly concert venues, and the fact that we live in a city that holds one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. It’s not uncommon to see celebrities among tourists roaming around Clifton Hill, such as these shots from the Summer of 2012 of Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes:

*Pictured Above Left: Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes getting off the Niagara SkyWheel
Read about their previous visit by clicking here.
If you come to Niagara Falls and are one of the lucky ones to cross paths with one of the many stars that frequent here, than great. But if not, Movieland Wax Museum is staying on top of the hottest celebrities in the news to determine which celebrity (or character!) to recreate next!

*Pictured Above: Movieland Wax Museum’s newest addition, Ironman!
For a list of upcoming shows at the nearby Fallsview Casino or Seneca Niagara Casino, check out our Niagara Falls Events page.

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Niagara Falls Sports Expo and Your Chance to Win Tickets!

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Set Saturday, March 29th, 2014 aside for the Niagara Falls Sports Expo! This is a ONE DAY event, where fans will have the chance to rub shoulders with NHL, NFL and MLB greats. The Niagara Falls Sports Expo will take place at the Scotiabank Convention Centre located at 6815 Stanley Avenue here in Niagara Falls.
This event will feature more than 50,000 square feet of exhibitors, attractions, sports memorabilia, autograph sessions, seminars and more.
Celebrities confirmed include:
Baseball’s “Hit King” Pete Rose
Buffalo Sabres Great Gilbert Perreault
TNA superstar Rob Terry
Legendary Leafs goalie, Johnny Bower
Former San Jose Sharks power-forward, Owen Nolan
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman, Kelly Gruber
Former Buffalo Bills Linebacker, Cornelius Bennett
Professional Wrestler, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake
For a schedule of their autograph signing periods, click here.

Video Above: Pete Rose chases hit 4192 to break the all-time record
Fans will also have an opportunity to test how fast their slap shot is through interactive games, get their picture taken with CFL’s most prized possession, The Grey Cup, check out the Hockey Hall of Fame artificat displays, NHL trophies and much more!
The Niagara Falls Sports Expo runs from 10:00 am to 6:00pm and tickets are available either at the door or online by clicking here.
Visit the Niagara Falls Sports Expo FB page! www.facebook.com/nfsportsexpo

Book a Nearby Hotel!
Looking for nearby accomodations? Find an amazing deal at the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel that is only a few minutes drive from the Scotiabank Convention Centre, a couple of minutes walk from the majestic Niagara Falls and central to all the popular Niagara Falls attractions due to its location, literally right on Clifton Hill itself — home to Canada’s largest observation wheel, the Niagara Skywheel! Step outside the lobby and you are literally right in the middle of all the action.
Look at the large list of hotel packages available by clicking on the icon below. Packages such as the Niagara Couples Getaway Package to building your own custom package are available — for less!

WIN TICKETS!
Simply “like” the Clifton Hill – Niagara Falls Fun Facebook Page, “like” this post and “share” it! 5 random people will each win 2 tickets to attend the Expo! The contest will close on Friday, March 21st, 2014 and the winners will be announced on Monday, March 24th, 2014.
Good luck!

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March Break Activities for Students in Niagara Falls

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Here is a list of March Break activities for students in Niagara Falls. If you have little ones to pre-teens at home and you live locally, here’s just a small list:
Fort George National Historic Site:

Children ages 8 to 12 years old will benefit from “Fun at the Fort March Break“. Each day these kids will learn about Fort George and the War of 1812 through activities, games, crafts and colourful exhibits that relate to the theme of the day.
The program runs from 8:30am to 4:30pm on March 12th, 13th & 14th. The sign in begins at 8:15am from the Visitor Reception Centre and sign-out begins at 4:30pm until 4:45pm The cost is $29.40 per child per day and if yu register your child for all three days, you will receive 30% off the third day.
Day 1: Wednesday March 12th: Soldiers and Scavengers
Day 2: Thursday March 13th: Officers, Music and Forts
Day 3: Friday March 14th: Digging the fort –Archeaology and Food
Call 905-468-6614 or email ont-niagara@pc.gc.ca for detailed information about each day’s activities or to register.
The Niagara Sportsmen Show and the Niagara Boat and Cottage Show at the Scotiabank Convention Centre:

Dream of better weather and head to the Niagara Sportsmen Show. It is devoted to fishing, boating, camping, hunting and the great outdoors. You can find hundreds of exhibitors displaying endless products devoted to fishing, boating, camping, hunting and the great outdoors. While this event is fun for the entire family, there are quite a few March Break activities for students here, such as:
*Free Kids Fishing Hole. There are tagged fish (over 100 trout) with prizes!
*Reptilia.  Stop by and check out all the various different types of species of reptiles and learn a little more about our slimy friends! Snakes, turtles, alligators and lizards are a few reptiles you will encounter here…
*Extreme Rush Rock Climbing. Challenge yourself and your family to one of four 19 foot climbs.
“Casting Kids”. This is where avid anglers teach kids how to pitch, flip and cast….and much, much more!
The Niagara Sportmen Show runs from March 14th-16th, 2014 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre. The cost is $12.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Seniors (Friday is $8.00), $8.00 for Children ages 6-15 and Children ages 5 and under are free when accompanied by an Adult. You pass also purchase a family pass which includes 2 Adults and 2 Children for $35.00.
Times:
March 14th – 12pm – 9pm
March 15th 9am – 6pm
March 16th 10am – 5pm
 
March Break @ The Museum:

Head to the Niagara Falls History Museum for March Break @ the Museum! There is the Space Show at 11:00 am and then they are bubbling potions and chemical reactions in the afternoon at the Fire & Ice Show (1:00pm).
Visit their portable planetarium and see a moon rock from NASA at 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 2pm and 2:30pm.
Explore the museum and complete a scavenger hunt, then finish the day off with a movie at 3pm. There are crafts all day long as well.
*NOTE: March 12 ONLY – Solar Viewing with Astronomer Dr. Brian Pihack from 11am -3pm

Dates: March 11th-14th from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Adults are $5.00, Students are $4.00, Children 5 and Under are FREE! A 5 member Family Pass is only $15.00.
For more information call: 905-358-5082.
 
 
Heartland Forest: March Break Adventure Camp:
 
Children ages 6-12 will love Heartland Forest and their March break Adventure Camp! Each day explores something new and demonstrates team building exercises within an educational environment.
To register send an email to info@heartlandforest.org or call the office at 905.356.7384.
 
“It’s Time for March Break” at the Canada One Brand Name Outlets:
 
 
Okay, this one is not just for students, but for everyone that loves a good deal! The Canada One Outlet Mall has some amazing discounts this March Break! Some of these deals include:
 
*The Body Shop: Buy 5+ items and get 50% off (March 7th-16)
*La Vie En Rose: Buy 1, get 2 FREE on select Cotton PJ’s and buy one bra and regular price and get the second for 50% off on select styles (until March 30th)
*Reebok: BOGO 50% off Footwear and 30% off Apparel (March 6th-16th)
*Sony: 15% off all camera and camcorder accessories, 15% off headphones and a 50″ LED Smart TV is only $799 (March 7th-16th)
*Urban Planet: The entire store is “Buy 1, get 1 at 1/2 price!
Plus so much more! The Canada One Outlet Mall is located at 7500 Lundy’s Lane and they are open from 10:00am – 9:00pm Monday to Friday and 10:00am – 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday. For more information please go to www.canadaoneoutlets.com.
 
And of course, don’t forget to head down to Clifton Hill!
 
 
The Great Canadian Midway, the Niagara SkyWheel, Strike Rock N Bowl and Galaxy Golf are just a few exciting attractions for students to enjoy this March Break! Set them free for a few hours and purchase a Clifton Hill Fun Pass for them to enjoy. Only $19.95 for Children ages 12 and under and $25.95 for any Adults and Students ages 13+(plus tax). Click the box below for details on our Clifton Hill Fun Pass:
 

These are just a few options of March Break activities for students to enjoy here in Niagara Falls. I hope this is a good start!