VOLUNTEERS
ONGOING
Civil Air Search and Rescue Service is looking for volunteers. Training happens Thursdays evenings 7:30 pm at the Niagara District Airport Building #3. For further information call, 905-684-0408 or e-mail cares@talkwireless.ca.
The Town of Pelham has an immediate need for reserve school crossing guards, to relieve the regular guards during periods of illness and vacation. The job pays $12.98 an hour. Applications are available at town hall in the opeations department.
THE ARTS
OCT. 18-20
Pelham Art Association is proud to present A workshop on Design, focusing on pattern and texture by award winning U.S.A. artist Denise Speery. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Festival Room, Pelham Library Fonthill,Ontario Contact: Mary Powley at 905 - 892 -2546
ONGOING
Sweet Harmony community choir welcomes new members. Practices Wednesday nights. 905-899-3635.
If you enjoy singing and performing, the Treblaires Ladies Show Choir may be right for you. Practices Tuesday evenings from 7-10 pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 77 Division St. Welland. Call 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
DINNERS/DANCES
OCT. 1
Welland Horticultural Society 90th. Anniversary Dinner- 6PM at Wesley United Church First Avenue Welland Speaker Denis Flanagan from "One Garden, Two Looks"
Tickets must be purchased by September 24th. - $18.00 Open to the public. Call Corinne Walsh for tickets and information. 905-735-5132
ONGOING
Youth dances for Grades 5-8, 7-10 pm every second Friday, St. David's Church, 369 Thorold Road $5.
St. Alexander's Parish pasta night, first Thursday of each month between 4-7 pm at the Parish Hall, 50 Pelham Square, Fonthill. Meal consists of penne, penne with garlic, olive oil and cheese, meatballs, sausage, salad, garlic bread, foccacia bread, bean medley, cookies, coffee and tea. $8 for adults, $4 for kids 5-1, kids 4 and under free.
EVENTS
SEPT. 27
Redeemed Goods, the thrift store operated by the Open Arms Mission, is hosting a bag sale from 10am-5pm. Bags containing clothing and other itmes all sold for $3 a bag. The store is located at 298 Crowland Ave.
SEPT. 29
6:30 - 8pm Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre, Education Building, 18 East Main St. Information Session for Host Program - Come and learn about this one hour weekly volunteer opportunity for families and individuals to share friendship with newcomers to Canada.
ONGOING
Welland's three public pools, located at Memorial Park, Maple Park and St. George Park, are all available for swimming from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on weekdays and noon-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on weekends, at no cost.
St. Andrew Catholic School in Welland is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Sept. 30. They are looking for memorabilia from any former St. Andrew's students or staff to use in the celebration. If you have anything, contact Michael Ventresca, principal, at 905-732-5663.
Tuesday Night Bingo, St. Ann Parish, 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick. Every Tuesday until end of June. Chance to win $100. Wheelchair accessible. 905-892-6123.
Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club holds its meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.. at the legion located at 141 Highway 20 East, Fonthill, For more information check out www.nparc.on.ca or call 905-227-0155. Radio classes will be starting in the fall (no charge).
"Bread, Salt and Friendship," an exhibit showcasing the Slovak community in Welland. Textiles, glassware, objects gathered from the community detailing the journey to Welland. Their story is told through numerous artefacts and photographs. This exhibit is now open and will run indefinitely. Also new at the museum is the exhibit "It all started with bottles," a showcase of historican George Chipman's collection of all things Welland.
OCT. 4
Eastdale Eagles Extravaganza, at Eastdale Secondary School, 170 Wellington Street, in Welland - from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will consist of a car wash, rummage/craft and bake sale, BBQ and raffles. All proceeds will be directed to support costs of new equipment and spirit-building activities.
OCT. 18
38th Annual Book Sale of Canadian Federation of University Women Welland & District Chapter will be held at the Niagara Regional Exhibition Grounds, 1100 Niagara St., Welland, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great bargains on books, CDs and DVDs, children's books, games, puzzles and special collections. Proceeds to university scholarships for female graduates of 8 local secondary schools and to local charitable organizations. To donate items call 905-732-1509, 905-732-5671, 905-892-9360, 905-892-3828 or 905-835-2291.
OCT. 20
LUPUS INFORMATION NIGHT CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION Fireside Room 320 Glenridge (Corner of Glendale & Glenridge) ST. CATHARINES, Ontario. Third Monday of every Month 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm October 20, November 17, and December l5. Meeting may include Meditation, Questions & Answers, Public Speaker, etc. Everyone Welcome.....No Charge. Please join our group of friends! RSVP 905-682-2456 or 1-800-368-8377
MEETINGS
ONGOING
SPAN, a social clube for single, divorced, separated or widowed people, meets informally every Tuesday, 6-9 pm at Bailey's Highway 20, Fonthill. Members receive a monthly newsletter listing a variety of activities. 905-735-5996 or 905-354-6942.
Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region support group for caregivers meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) 1:30-3 pm at Rapelje Lodge, 277 Plymouth Rd. 905-687-3914.
The Rose City Toastmasters, a local chapter of Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people communicate effectively, meets every Thursday at 7 pm at the Job Gym, 620 Niagara St. Email declin@hotmail.com or 905-714-0790.
Pathways to peace, anger management, self-help groups. For more information, call Bill at 905-682-0349.
Women to Women, a Christian ladies ministry which meets the first Sunday of the month at the Days Inn in Welland at 6:30 pm. For more information visit www.ministry-webs.com/ministry/womentowomen or call 289-820-9500.
Kids Zone for Pelham children and teens, each Wednesday and Friday evening at the Pelham Arena 1120 Haist St., Fonthill. Children ages 6-12 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Teen Zone, for ages 12 - 19 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. The event is hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara and offers a computer lab, craft area, foosball, TV/Xbox, pool table and help with homework, Resources membership only $5 for entire year. For more information call the Boys and Girls Club at 905-357-2444
Brain tumour support group, fourth Wednesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m. at Wellspring Niagara, 3250 Schmon Parkway, Unit 3, Thorold. For more information call 1-800-265-5106
