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KaBoom! Playground Coming to Niagara Falls
We are excited to announce that The City of Niagara Falls has been awarded a Build it with KaBOOM! Playground Grant in partnership with Canada Dry Motts. This grant will support the rebuild of the playground located at Heritage Park.
The playground will be community built, utilizing 200 volunteers, on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 (rain or shine). The volunteer base will derive from local residents and representatives from Canada Dry Motts.
If you are interested in helping with the build, please notify the project's volunteer recruitment lead by email: heritageparkbuild@gmail.com
For more information, contact:
David Antonsen, Project Manager
905-356-7521 ext 3335
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New Outdoor Aqua Fitness Classes
Join us for some fun in the sun with the City's new "Outdoor Aqua Fitness Classes" being offered this summer at the Lion's Club Pool! This new aerobic workout program is designed to reduce the impact on joints and is a gentle, yet effective way to achieve your fitness level.
Unsure if the program is for you?
Try your first class for FREE!
Class Information:
Dates: Tuesday & Thursdays 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Location: The Lions Club - 4981 Drummond Road
Cost: $25 for 10 Classes
Age: 13 years of age and older
Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 905-356-7521 x 4140
View more on pools and aquatics in the City.
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Moonlight Flicks in Downtown Niagara Falls
We are excited to announce the 2015 Moonlight Flicks in the Park Series with the Downtown B.I.A and Open Concept Films. This summer, 4 nights are scheduled, starting this Thursday July 16 in downtown Niagara Falls in the City Hall courtyard!
These are great free attendance community events designed to foster activity downtown and provide some fun and excitement for residents and visitors alike!
Movies Begin At Dusk (Approximately 9 p.m)
Thursday July 16: The Amazing Spiderman
Thursday July 23: Big Hero 6
Thursday August 13: Pirates of the Caribbean
Thursday August 20: The Avengers
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MYAC Announces New Partners for Upcoming Youth Conference
The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) is pleased to announce that they will be partnering with the District School Board of Niagara, Niagara Catholic District School Board, and Brock University to host a Youth Conference on Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 at Brock University.
The goal is to have students from EVERY high school across the Niagara Region attend the conference. The conference will provide students with an opportunity to gain the tools necessary to be successful beyond the classroom and into post-secondary education and the workplace. Session topics will focus on important life skills to assist with transitions, pathways & planning for the future, and generally leading a balanced and healthy life.
MYAC is currently seeking session leaders, speakers, and sponsors as the planning for this exciting conference begins.
Please contact Beth Angle at 905.356.7521 X 3336 or bangle@niagarafalls.ca if you would like to know how you can get involved!
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UPDATE: Open Air Burning By-Law
At the June 23, 2015 Niagara Falls City Council meeting, Council approved a process to allow for small contained fires for recreational purposes throughout the municipality with conditions. Most areas within the municipal boundaries are eligible to burn as long as the associated conditions are met.
Anyone wishing to have recreational fires within the City of Niagara Falls must acquire an annual Open Air Burning Permit from the Fire Prevention Office on Morrison Street. Additional details, and the permits, will be made available to residents after the associated by-law is ratified at the next council meeting on July 28, 2015.
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Skateboard & Scooter Racks Now at MacBain Community Centre
The City of Niagara Falls has recently installed new skateboard and scooter storage racks (pictured above) at the MacBain Community Centre.
These racks are the first of their kind in the Niagara Region, and were installed to meet the needs of youth who frequent the Centre, and the Niagara Falls Skate park (located directly beside the Centre) with skateboards and scooters.
Until recently,the MacBain Centre, only had bicycle racks available. Users are now able to easily store and secure their skateboards and scooters with a padlock.
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Summer Courtyard Music Series @ the Museum
Join us for live music under the stars this summer as MyStage presents the 2015 Summer Courtyard Music Series at the Niagara Falls History Museum. The series is free to attend and runs on select Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. until August 20, 2015.
July 23: James Underwood @ 7pm, A Book For Wanderers @ 7:45pm
August 6: Sharla Dawn Ross @ 7pm, Eli and the Strawman @ 7:45pm
August 20: Nick Riot & Serena Pryne @ 7pm, The Kerouacs @ 7:45 p.m.
Bring a chair, sit back and enjoy the music. Food vendors will be on site and there are several restaurants in the neighbourhood for pre or post show refreshments.
For more information, visit niagarafallsmuseums.ca
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Community Art Project
Niagara Falls Museums invites you to come and put your mark on a GIANT Community Art Project this summer for FREE! The project is open to anyone and everyone of all skill levels - no painting experience is necessary! Materials will be provided for you to paint your own pieces of artwork in a style that reflects your interpretation of the Falls.
At the end of the project, all artwork will be combined to form a sculpture reminiscent of the great Niagara Falls pouring from a second story window into the Museum lobby.
Join us at the Niagara Falls History Museum On:
July 16: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
July 30: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
August 13: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September 3: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September 17: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This giant community-built sculpture will be revealed to the public for the first time at the Niagara Falls Night of Art on September 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Call for Musicians & Artists: Niagara Falls Night of Art
The City of Niagara Falls is calling out to musicians and artists interested in participating in the 4th Annual Niagara Falls Night of Art to be held on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 in Niagara Falls.
We are looking for musicians, artists, and performers of all types to submit their ideas for performances, art installations, hands-on activities, and more.
Artists interested in displaying and selling their work are encouraged to apply. Artists are asked to submit their proposals by email to bangle@niagarafalls.ca no later than Sunday, July 26th, 2015.
For more information, including proposal requirements, please contact:
Beth Angle, 905-356-7521 ext 3336
bangle@niagarafalls.ca
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Congratulations Starter Company Graduates
The City of Niagara Falls and The Small Business Enterprise Centre would like to congratulate three young entrepreneurs on their completion of Starter Company this past month. Sara Law of Four Ewes Design, Noel Vijeyakumar of TVG and Matt Munday of Fallsvue Plumbing have completed business training, and mentorship through the program and are dedicated to seeing their businesses continue to grow.
Starter Company is an Ontario Government program that provides Ontario residents 18-29 and not attending school full time, with the resources and knowledge they need to start, grow or purchase their own business. The program is currently accepting more applications, visit niagarafalls.ca for more information.
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Salon Thairapy
Salon Thairapy Inc. is a new hair and esthetics salon located at 6251 O’Neil Street in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The location will offer 4 experienced hairstylists, a trained barber, and 2 rentable spaces for other industry-related businesses. This business offers a professional, yet comfortable setting that caters to all men, women and children within the Niagara Region. Lisa Gartner is the sole owner of the salon and has 10 years of industry experience. During this time, she has developed a great understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to successfully run her own business.
View more information.
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Doin' it Geek
With a comic book and video game setting, Doin' It Geek located at 5991 Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls, Ontario is proud to be known as the restaurant with the nerd and pop culture theme. From super heroes, and video games, to comic books, television and film inspired décor and food, Doin' It Geek will be sure to keep you entertained. What started as an idea and a passion for owners Suzanne Bilski and Mike Vega, quickly became a reality. Doin' It Geek is now a fully operational restaurant and entertainment house, open for business!
Visit www.doinitgeek.com
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