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Post Calendar - May 9
Fort Erie
May 09, 2008
EVENTS

MAY 10

  • St. Paul's Anglican Church sixth annual Victorian tea. Sittings at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Tickets $15, available Mondays at the church, 32 Idylewylde St. Tickets are available in advance only. Call 905-871-6704 or Barb Steele at 905-871-3776.

  • Niagara KIDZ Walk for Lupus. Niagara Regional Exhibition, 1100 Niagara St., Welland. Registration at noon. BBQ, clowns, face painting, literature, entertainment. http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?TSID=177704 and click on "Join My Team" to register. Call 905-682-2456 or 800-368-8377 for more information.

  • Illumination for World Lupus Day. The Canadian Horseshoe Falls will be illuminated in the lupus colours of red and white to mark World Lupus Day. Times 9-9:15 pm, 10-10:15 pm, 11-11:15 pm. Call 905-682-2456 or 800-368-8377 for more information.

  • Mothers Day luncheon and sale, All Saints Anglican Church, 149 South Mill, Ridgeway. 10:30 am-2 pm. Penny sale, craft table and plant sale. Lunch including home made dessert buffet. $8, tickets at the door.

  • 2nd annual Lorraine Murphy Footsteps for Flowers walk. 10 am start. Walk throughout Crystal Beach will highlight historic locations. Walk begins and ends at the Crystal Chandalier, corner of Erie and Ridgeway Roads. Everyone welcome to collect pledges and walk. 905-894-1093.

  • Roast Beef dinner at St. John's Stevensville United Church. Sittings at 5 and 6:30pm. $10 per person. Children 12 and under $5. Contact: George Reeves, 905-382-3025.

    MAY 10 & 11

  • Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs free trout fishing event for all ages. Mother's Day weekend. Windmill Point Park, 2409 Dominion Rd. at Stonemill Road, Ridgeway. 905-894-2809 or www.windmillpointpark.com.

    MAY 13

  • Lupus Foundation of Ontario information night, 7-9 pm at the Church of the Transfiguration, 320 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines. Meeting may include yoga, meditation, etc. Everyone welcome, no charge. 905-682-2456 for information.

    MAY 15

  • Bowen Road Women's Institute will mark their 100th anniversary May 15 with a luncheon at Peoples United Church in Ridgeway. For more information and tickets call 905-894-1800.

  • An Evening at the Opera. 7-10:30 p.m. 3 course Italian meal and romantic opera performed by tenor Elton Lammie. An interesting and informative commentary on the music will also be included. Sponsored by the Fort Erie Arts Council at the Crystal Chandelier Restaurant, corner of Erie & Ridgeway Roads in Crystal Beach. Tickets $35 including dinner & show. Limited seating. 905-994-7606.

    MAY 17

  • Victoria Day fireworks at the Black Creek Community Centre, 2959 Baker Rd. 6-9 pm. Pony rides, bounce house, kiddie train, mini flea market. Bring your lawn chair and spend some quality time with your neighbours. Rain date Sunday May 18 at 9 pm. Donations to help support this event are greatly appreciated and charitable tax receipts are available. 905-382-2306.

  • Crystal Beach neighborhood clean-up sponsored by Friends of Crystal Beach. 9 am-2 pm. Register at the Crystal Chandelier from 9-9:30 am. Please bring gloves and rakes/shovels if possible. Community involvement hours awarded to participating high school students. Call 905-894-7033 for more info.

    MAY 22

  • GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) club for girls in Grades 1-8, 6:30-8:00 pm at the Fort Erie Alliance Church, 118 Bertie St. Girls who like to cook, make crafts, sing, dance and perform short plays are invited to join us. 4-5 yr olds are welcome to join Kindgom Kids club, which will also meet on Thursday evenings. Activities include learning black light theatre. Call Monique, 905-991-1063.

    MAY 24

  • Photography exhibit, 10 am-4 pm at Beachcombers, 237 Ridge Rd. N, Ridgeway. To celebrate the end of the first season, the Ridgeway Digital Camera Club is mounting an exhibit of work. Admission is free and guests will be eligible for a free draw for a gift basket.

  • Fort Erie Horticultural Society plant and garage sale. 8 am-noon, Lions Douglas Heights Centre, 265 High St. Everyone welcome. Rain or shine. 905-382-4467.

    MAY 26

  • Ridgeway Community Church Women in Touch presents a "Simplify Your Life" workshop, 6:30-8:30 pm, featuring Kate Marcil of "At Your Service." $10 at the door includes hands-on workshop, refreshments, devotional, door prizes & more. Ridgeway Community Church, 209 Ridge Road N. (corner of Elm and Ridge Road). For more information call Lorraine at (905) 894-2118 or (905) 894-2582.

  • Business Development Centre of Greater Fort Erie customer service seminar presented by Karen Martin. 9:30-11:30 am. Registration $20. Call 905-871-7331.

    MAY 31

  • Fundraiser for Roger Hill's family. Roger Hill was killed in a tragic workplace accident at Ridgemount Quarries on January 21, 2008. The family of Roger Hill have lost their home and are experiencing financial hardship. The fundraiser is being organized to help give the Hill family a second chance. 7 pm, Fort Erie Native Centre, Buffalo Road. Tickets $10/person or $15/couple. Monetary donations going directly to the family, or prizes that can be auctioned, will also be gladly accepted.

  • Gigantic indoor/outdoor yard sale. 8 am-1 pm, rain or shine. All kinds of excellent stuff. Ridgeway Community Church, 209 Ridge Rd. (corner of Elm and Ridge Road). Tell your neighbours and bring a friend. Donations of clean, saleable items welcome. Call Kate at 894-2695 or RCC at 894-2582 to arrange for drop off at or pickup. Coffee and goodies will be available.

    JUNE 7

  • Yard sale, 8 am-1 pm. Thunder Bay Community Centre, 2973 Hyman Ave. Hosted by the Property Owners Association of the Thunder Bay Area. Tables $15. Call Linda at 905-894-1774. Antiques, furniture and more for sale.

    JUNE 23

  • Business Development Centre of Greater Fort Erie keys to effective selling seminar presented by Karen Martin. 9:30-11:30 am. Registration $20. Call 905-871-7331.

    ONGOING

  • BlackCreek Stevensville Lions bottle drive. All bottles, cans, cartons from the LBCO and beer store accepted. Proceeds go towards books for the school library and nutrient program. Call Flo at 905-994-6941 for more information. Pick up is available.

  • Fraternal Order of Eagles mixed pool league. Sundays @ 2 pm fee of $2. 2063 Pettit Rd. 905-871-9644.

  • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 230 Ridgeway Fish Fry Fridays. 228 South Mill Rd. 3:30-6:30 pm. Kitchen takeout 905-894-5387. Parking on Disher from either Gorham Road or Ridge Road.

  • Tai-Chi classes, Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Open to all. No membership required. Beachcombers, 237 Ridge Road, Ridgeway. Call Bill Jones, 905-894-8970.

  • Cribbage, Fridays, 1 pm. Open to all. No membership required. Beachcombers, 237 Ridge Road, Ridgeway. Call Bill Jones, 905-894-8970.

  • Live entertainment every Saturday, Royal Canadian Branch 71, 130 Garrison Rd. 4:30-9 pm. Everyone welcome. 905-871-9566.

    THE ARTS

    UNTIL MAY 11

  • Gypsy Theatre presents Cats. Performances run April 25 and 26, May 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees set for April 27, May 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets $25 each and are available by calling the theatre at 905-871-4407 or e-mailing info@gypsytheatre.com. Gypsy Theatre is located at 465 Central Ave.

    MAY 30 & 31

  • Faringdon Dramatic Society, England, in conjunction with Garrison Little Theatre, presents a very English comedy about class, cricket and tea: Outside Edge by Richard Harris. Performances at The Italo-Canadian Club, 1101 DiPietro St., Fort Erie, May 30 and 31 only. Tickets, including roast beef dinner, are $35, available at Pastries Rene, 695 Garrison Rd., 905-871-9868. www.garrisonlittletheatre.com.

    CLUBS/GROUPS

    ONGOING

  • Bowen Rd. Institute meetings held on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at People's United Church, Ridgeway. New members welcome. For more information call 905-894-3774.

  • The Lions Douglas Heights Seniors Centre activities for seniors 50. Tai Chi, shuffleboard, Broadway line dancing, bridge, yoga, chair exercises, pickle ball bingo, luncheons, euchre, cribbage, darts, pinochle. Also a VON foot clinic, CNIB low vision clinic, over 80's drivers tests and health cards. Call 905-871-7761 for more information. The centre is located at 265 High St.

  • Treblaires Ladies Show Choir practices Tuesday evenings 7-10pm. Start up date for the next session is Sept. 4. Contact Rhonda Baker at 905-892-0357 or email rlkbaker@cogeco.ca or director Cyndy Farnsworth at 905-892-2253 or email cynlar@iaw.on.ca.

  • W.A.R.M. offers weekly and bi-weekly support groups within the Niagara Region. Groups are led by a professionally trained counselor at each location. W.A.R.M. is a non-profit charitable support and referral service for women who are chemically dependent or who are dealing with the effects of addiction in someone else's life. For a group/time in your area call 905-871-9195.

  • Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region support group for caregivers meets the first Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7-8:30 pm at Eventide Home for the Aged, 5050 Jepson St., Niagara Falls. 905-687-3914.

  • Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region support group for caregivers meets the first Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 1:30-3 pm at the Residence on Garrison, 373 Garrison Rd. If interested in attending please call 905-687-3914.

  • The Kinsmen Club of Fort Erie is a non-profit organization that holds dinner meetings twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from September to June at the Fort Erie Leisureplex. The club welcomes all community-minded men to come out and join in fellowship and comraderee.

    LIBRARY

    MAY 14

  • Digital photography workshop -- Photoshop. 2 pm. Crystal Ridge branch, 89 Ridge Rd. Digital Photography guru Peter Ferguson teaches an afternoon workshop explaining the mysteries of photoshop. $12 materials fee, payable at the door. Call 905 894-1281 to register.

    MAY 15

  • Babel - third Thursday film. 6:30 pm. Centennial Branch, 136 Gilmore Rd. Three stories set in Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico and Japan. The story begins with a tragedy striking a married couple on vacation. 14A -142 minutes.

    MAY 22 & 28

  • Grind -- skateboarding movie. May 22, 6:30 pm @ Centennial; Wed., May 28, 6:30 pm @ Crystal Ridge. Movie followed by discussion with members of the Fort Erie Skatepark Committee. Bring your questions and your ideas. Free admission. Refreshments for sale by teen advisory group. Email Mark Spencer of the Skatepark Committee, loscaidos@hotmail.com for more information. PG. 100 minutes. Four skaters follow the summer tour of a skateboard star, pulling tricks and tearing it up in their wild attempts to get noticed and grab a sponsor.

    MAY 24

  • Spiderwick Chronicles, 2 pm, Centennial Branch, 136 Gilmore Rd. Admission free, thanks to the Fort Erie Kinettes. Refreshments available for sale. Rated PG - 95 minutes.

    MAY 31

  • Fabulous photography field trip with Peter Ferguson, 10 am-4 pm, Centennial Branch, 136 Gilmore Rd. Popular digital photography instructor Peter Ferguson will conduct a daylong digital nature photography seminar, with fieldwork and then lunch and then 'in class' work. $20 fee at the door includes a CD of nature specific instructional material and a beverage. Bring your own camera, charged batteries, and brown bag lunch. Laptop optional (battery charged, please). If not bringing a laptop, participants may want to bring a usb key with pictures. To register or for more information contact Amy Roebuck, 905 871-2546, ext. 309.

    JUNE 4

  • Classical trio, 2 pm, Centennial Branch, 136 Gilmore Rd. Violinist Deborah Greitzer and friends come to the library with an afternoon of music for piano, violin and other instruments. Free. 905 871-2546, ext. 300 to reserve tickets.

    JUNE 11

  • Cooking for one or two, 2 pm, Centennial Branch, 136 Gilmore Rd. A regional health food advisor will join us during Older Adults Month to discuss the challenges and joys of cooking for just one or two. Free admission. Call 905 871-2546, x 300 to reserve tickets.

    JUNE 14

  • Under the Same Moon, 1 pm, Centennial Branch, 136 Gilmore Rd. Free movie afternoon for all ages. 109 minutes. Sponsored by the FE Kinettes. Do the Kinsmen Pool Dash-n-Splash, then come to the library to relax with a good movie. Refreshments for sale by teen advisory group.

    JUNE 18

  • Senior Prom, 2 pm, Crystal Ridge branch, 89 Ridge Rd. Local author Pat Hutchins discusses the topic of romance and dating for the post-teen set: how survivors of long marriages can successfully find new partners. She shares her book and her experience with humour and understanding. Free. 905 894-1281 to reserve tickets.

    JUNE 19

  • The Other Boleyn Girl, 7 pm, Crystal Ridge branch, 89 Ridge Rd. Movie based on Philippa Gregory's book. 114 minutes. Free. 905 894-1281 to reserve tickets.

    JUNE 25

  • Tea and tunes, 2 pm. Centennial branch, 136 Gilmore Rd. An afternoon to enjoy music and vocals from the two world wars and beyond, plus our volunteer recognition reception. Refreshments. Free admission. Call 905 871-2546, ext 300 to reserve tickets.

    ONGOING

  • Kids Quest after school homework help program at Crystal Ridge and Centennial branches. Applications available, spaces limited.

  • Tales for Twos for ages 24 to 36 months and Storyhour for ages three to five years run at 10:15 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Centennial and on Wednesdays at Crystal Ridge. Pre-registration is required. Call 905-871-2546, ext. 306 for more information.

    EARLY LEARNING

    MAY 12

  • Infant literacy program, 1:30-3:30. Afternoon session for infants and their parent/caregiver, pre-registration required. Ontario Early Years Centre, Crystal Ridge satellite site, People's Memorial United Church, corner of Ridge and Dominion Roads, Ridgeway. 905-894-4828 to register.

    MAY 13, 20 & 27

  • Let's experiment with science - interactive toddler program, 9:30-11:30. Morning sessions for children 12-30 months and their parent/caregiver, pre-registration required. Ontario Early Years Centre, Crystal Ridge satellite site, People's Memorial United Church, corner of Ridge and Dominion Roads, Ridgeway. 905-894-4828 to register.

    MAY 15, 22 & 29

  • Let's experiment with science - interactive preschool program, 9:30-11:30. Morning sessions for children 2-6 years and their parent/caregiver.
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