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Gingerbread House Mania hits the Public Library!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Are you between the ages of 10 and 16? Have you ever wanted to make your own gingerbread house just in time for the holidays? The Central Branch of the St. Catharines Public Library would love it if you came on down to Gingerbread House Mania! This Saturday, December

Santa Claus Parades in Niagara this weekend

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:17:36 -0500

'Tis the season! This weekend we'll be seeing a variety of Santa Claus Parades popping up all over the Niagara Region. Here's your guide to what's coming up where; Saturday, November 28th 2009 Niagara Falls Parade Starting Location: Victoria & Queen 11:00am Smithville Parade Starting Location: Smithville Fairgrounds 2:00pm

Ghostbusters screening tonight? We're ready to believe you!

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:00:50 -0500

Fan favorites like Alien and Army of Darkness have recently made the rounds at the Empire Theatre's monthly vintage print nights in St. Catharines. But tonight? Tonight they're screening one of the most beloved comedies of all time: Ghostbusters. Screening takes place tonight (November 27th, 2009) at midnight in

Santa arrives at the Pen Centre this Saturday

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:08:56 -0500

The jolliest time of year is finally upon us, and what better way to celebrate it than with the arrival of the jolliest holiday gift giver around? The big man with the beard, Santa Claus himself, will be arriving at the Pen Centre bright and early Saturday morning. Be

'Friends Days' at the St. Catharines Museum

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:58:20 -0500

Looking for a fun way to spend this brisk November afternoon? The St. Catharines Museum is hosting it's annual Friends Day today from 12pm-4pm. Attendees will enjoy a silent auction, a Mad Science demonstration for the kids, free admission to select exhibits and much more! For complete details and

Niagara Falls Comedy Fest tonight

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Niagara Falls will be playing host to a cavalcade of comedians tonight, with 10 stand up comics taking the stage at the Greg Frewin Theatre to support a very noble cause. Johnny Gardhouse, Nikki Payne and a host of others will be performing a benefit concert in memoriam for

Canadian Science & Engineering Hall of Fame stops in St. Catharines

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:51:00 -0500

Canadians are a crafty bunch. The pacemaker? We made that. Aeronautical discoveries? Made those too. Bacon-wrapped maple poutine? You'd better know we made that. Now you can learn more about our technological past (minus the poutine) as the St. Catharines Museum welcomes the Canadian Science & Engineering Hall of

Winter Festival of Lights opening ceremonies this Saturday

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:59:30 -0500

I may be no spring chicken, but I can honestly say that I don't remember a time before the Winter Festival of Lights. Now celebrating it's 27th season, Niagara's greatest holiday lights display will be kicking off this Saturday, November 7th. Before they flip the switch there's going to

Take a mid-day music break at Brock University

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:44:50 -0500

Hectic class schedule or crazy work morning got you down? Why not let some musical therapy lift your spirits? Every Tuesday this fall you can check out Brock's Music@Noon program absolutely free. This series will feature a variety of musical acts made up from Brock faculty and students. You

St. Catharines H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccination Clinics

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:46:24 -0500

With the H1N1 flu season now upon us, there continues to be a growing priority and interest among residents to get to a vaccine clinic. In an effort to help get the vaccine clinic information out to as many people as possible, we have prepared a list of current/known H1N1

Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight in Market Square

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:46:13 -0500

Movies in Market Square comes to a rather theatrical conclusion for its second year in a row. Tonight at 9pm, get into that frilly lace teddy, slap on 18 pounds of make-up, and bring a bag of toast -- it's time to do the time warp again! A full

It Might Get Loud at BUFS tonight

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:56:21 -0500

Tonight, BUFS is going to get a little bit rock'n'roll. Davis Guggenheim's new documentary It Might Get Loud, the story of the electric guitar in music as told by Jimmy Page, Jack White and The Edge, will be screening at the Empire Theatres in the Pen Centre at 7pm.

Gremlins, Chainsaw Massacre in Market Square

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:36:53 -0500

This October just keeps getting spookier and spookier in Market Square. Tonight's free screening of classic Halloween movies will showcase some michievous malcontents and a maniacal madman! 7pm - Gremlins (1984) 9pm - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Popcorn and pop can be purchased on premises, or you can

Garden City Toastmasters Open House

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:50:15 -0500

Do you have a fear of public speaking? Would you just like to feel more confident when talking to a group? Toastmasters International has helped millions of people since 1924 improve their self-confidence in public speaking, and the Garden City Toastmasters would love to do the same for you!

Niagara Falls Model Railway Show this Sunday

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:40:47 -0500

If you like trains, you'll love them when they're tiny! The Niagara Falls Railway Museum will be holding it's annual Fall Model Railway Show this Sunday, October 25th 2009. The event will be held at Optimist Park Hall in Niagara Falls, and offer more than 8000 square feet of