Events

Hotel Dieu Shaver will host a Mother's Day Pasta Night May 9th at Club Capri in Thorold 6p-8:30. Cost $15 adults $7kids. Proceeds go to renovation of the Therapy Pool. For tickets call Bob 905-685-1381 ext 4216.

A Mothers Day Concert, "Cheek to Cheek" will be held at St.Thomas Anglican Church Sunday May 11th at 2p. Maria Shantz will be featuring will play music from Gerswhin, Berlin, Edith Piaf and more. Admission is $20 and students and seniors are $15.

The Niagara United Mennonite Church 1775 Niagara Stone Road in Niagara-On-The-Lake presents the 7th annual Springfest Saturday May 10th 10a-2p withg a live cake auction at 1:30. Also enjoy a bake sale, garden centre, bbq, live music and inflatable bouncer for the kids.

The St.Catharines Horticultural Society's annual Plant and Garden Sale will take place Saturday May 10th from 9-noon at the Haig Bowl Arena Pleasant Ave. by GM on Ontario St.

The International Association of Administrative Professionals presents "Listen Up" presented by Madelyn Hamilton General Manager of 610 CKTB, 105.7 EZ Rock, and 97.7 HTZ FM May 15th at 5:30 at Days Inn Niagara. Call Cathy for tickets at 905-688-9740 ext 35.

Holy Rosary Parish will host a Euchre Card Party Saturday May 17th at 7pm at Holy Rosary Hall 35 Queen Street Thorold. Cost $3. Bring your family and friends!

Virgil Stampede is coming up Saturday May 17 and Monday May 19th at Virgil Sports Park Grounds. Go to virgilstampede.com for all the details.

Niagara Post Polio will host an open discussion May 15th at Ontario March of Dimes Merrittville Highway St.Catharines.

Memorial United Church invites you to a Spring Salad Luncheon Thursday May 22 at noon ay Memorial Hall (corner of Niagara and Maple Streets) $10 per person. Call the church for reservations 905-641-5050.

The Pelham Art Festival will be held May 9, 10 and 11 at the Pelham Arena Haist Street.

Trinity United Church on Pine Street in Thorold will host "Trinity's Famous Dinner and Auction" Saturday May 24th 4:30-10.

St.Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational SChool is holding it's annual Stride for Pride May 8th to raise money for the Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre. Call 905-687-7301 for more information.

The FACS Niagara Golf Tournament is coming up. The 3rd annual Helen Rombough and Friends Charity Golf Tournament is on May 27th at the Whirlpool Golf Course in Niagara Falls. Call 905-937-7731 ext 3304 for more info.

The Salvation Army will host a Community Information Session Tuesday May 27th 7-9pm at St.Barnabas Church for interested community members. RSVP to Kelly 905-684-7813.

Friends Club Monthly Dance will be held Saturday May 10th 7:30pm at Westminister United Church Hall St.Catharines. Live Music and drinks.

Club Roma Women's Auxiliary Folk Arts Open House will be held Monday May 19th 3-7p to celebrate tradition with excellent food.

The Schizophenia Society of Ontario- St.Catharines Chapter Family Support meeting will be held Wednesday May 7th at 7:30 at St.Barnabas Church. ALSO the Walk of Hope will be held Saturday May 31st. Call 905-684-2081 to get involved.

The 9th annual Run for the General will be held Sunday May 4th. To get details and a pledge sheet go to http://www.runforthegeneral.com/.

Time to register for Canal Days Idol! Saturday August 2nd at Lock 8 Park in Port Colborne. Email kerri@bigstarzkaraoke.com to get details.

The Canadian Federation Of University Women in St.Catharines is holding the 34th annual House Tour May 4th from noon-5pm showcasing 6 homes this year in St.Catharines, NOTL, Queenston, Fonthill and Thorold. Money raised helps charity and female students. For tickets go to www.vaxxine.com/cfuwstcatharines or email blegg@cogeco.ca.

Community Living-Grimsby, Lincoln & West Lincoln's 41st Annual Walk/Bike-a-thon is May 3rd. It leaves from the Hopkins Centre in Beamsville at 8:30. For pledge sheets cl-grimsbylincoln.ca

The Welland Heritage Council invites you to their 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out. It's May 15 from 7-10pm at the Welland Lions Hall. Tickets at 905-732-5337 extension 23.

The Annual Decoration Day Parade is June 1. It will leave from the 2 Chestnut Street in St. Catharines at 10:30, ending at the Merritton Cenotaph.

The Niagara Region Children's Safety Village presents their 2nd Annual Lobsterfest & Silent Auction, June 14 at 6:30, at the Safety Village. To donate items for auction, call 905-714-4446.

The Second Annual Niagara Kidz Walk for Lupus takes place on May 10th from 12pm until 3pm. For more information or to make a donation, contact The Lupus Foundation Of Ontario at 1-800-368-8377.

The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario will host its annual Walk of Hope at the Covenant Christian Reformed Church in St. Catharines on May 31, 2008. For details and to register, call 905-523-7413 or email jdennison@schizophrenia.on.ca

The City of Port Colborne and Township of Wainfleet are holding their Annual Mayor's Charity Golf Challenge in support of the Niagara Penninsula Children's Centre and Wellspring Niagara on Wednesday June 11th at the Port Colborne Golf and Country Club in Wainfleet. To get involved as a player or sponsor, contact Laurie Dayboll at 905-899-3463.

Canadian Federation of University Women - St. Catharines - 34th Annual House Tour May 4, 2008 - 12 noon till 5 p.m. Spend an enjoyable Sunday afternoon touring six beautiful and varied homes in the St. Catharines area. Fascinating details of history and decor are provided by informed guides. Contact niaghouses@yahoo.ca or call 905-934-5002. www.vaxxine.com/cfuwstcatharines.

The 9th Annual Stroll for Orthopaedics is taking place on Sunday May 4, 2008 at Montebello Park, St. Catharines, from 10:30am until noon.  This event celebrates patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery.  

The Fetal Alcohol Support group of Niagara meets the 1st Monday of each month at the Salvation Army building, 400 Niagara St, St Cath, side door entrance. 7:30pm-10:00pm. Light refreshments, donation appreciated to cover basic costs. Support group to provide caring support to parents / caregivers raising individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol, life long disability affecting everyday living. For more info contact Dianne Labelle 905 563 5619 or go to fetalalcoholsupportgroupofniagara@yahoogroups.com.

Children aged 0 to 4 and their parents seeking to be immersed in the French language are welcome to join the weekly program ‘Les Amis des Petits' held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 am - 11:30 am for an interactive play time, reading, singing, craft and gym time.  Offered free of charge at Ecole Sainte- Marguerite-Bourgeoys, 12 Burleigh Hill in St Catharines.  For further information call 905-227-4002.

The Alzheimer Society Niagara Region Support Group for Caregivers meets the third Wednesday of each month (except July and August) 1-3pm and 7-8:30pm at the Alzheimer Society, 403 Ontario Street, Unit #1 St.Catharines. Call 905-687-3914 for more information.

If you have an event that you would like posted please send it to Bonnie at bheslop@radio.astral.com