Allied Against Abuse Daily Raffle
2025-09-14 08:00 - 2025-10-29 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Royal LePage, 33 Maywood Ave., St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 1C5, Canada
Are you an ally against abuse?
Get your Allied Against Abuse Daily Raffle ticket in support of Birchway Niagara, and you will change lives during Woman Abuse Prevention Month. Only $10 gives you a chance to win cash and gift cards EVERY DAY in November!
Tickets on sale September 12 – October 29 at Royal LePage offices and other locations.
Get yours before the October 14 Early Bird deadline for the most chances to win.
Visit the Birchway raffle website for prizes and sales locations.

The 2025 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-20 | Niagara West Agricultural Society Grounds, 7402 Mud St. W., Grassie, ON, L0R1M0, Canada
The International plowing match is coming to West Niagara in the fall of 2025 – September 16 – 20, 2025
The Ontario Plowmen’s Association promotes agriculture, agri-business, ag education and regional tourism through the International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo. The IPM is held annually in different locations around Ontario.
This event was last held in the Niagara region 98 years ago – in 1926 it was held in Niagara Falls and Welland.

The 2025 event, to be held in at the Niagara West Agricultural Society grounds in Grassie, from September 16-20, 2025, will feature about 500 exhibitors, as well as vendors, musical entertainers and a fully-serviced RV area with at least 500 sites.
The anticipated financial impact to the area is $30 million in direct income to the local community.
The five-day expo could bring as many as 80,000 visitors to the area.
As many as 10,000 schoolchildren are also expected to attend the event to learn about farming.
A main feature is plowing, with plowmen coming from all across Canada, and some from the United States and Europe, to show their plowing skills and compete for prizes in a number of different classifications.

Click on this link for more information: https://www.plowingmatch.org/ipm2025/

Kick-Starting Entrepreneurship - Workshop Series
2025-09-16 12:00 - 2025-11-11 13:30 | Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215, St. Catharines, ON, L2T 4C3, Canada
Are you thinking about launching a small business and looking to learn the key aspects of entrepreneurship?
Join the Brock LINC for a series of workshops designed for young entrepreneurs to learn about the key areas of entrepreneurship and starting a business.
These workshops are open to anyone interested in learning more about how to get started as an entrepreneur.
All workshops are from 12:00 – 1:30 pm.
Participation can be in-person or online.
There is no cost to attend, and registration is required.
The full list of dates, topics, and sign-up form) HERE

Nonprofit Data Capacity Summit
2025-09-18 08:30 - 16:30 | Marriot Courtyard Downtown Toronto, 475 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1X7, Canada
The Nonprofit Data Capacity Summit brings together nonprofit staff & leaders, intermediaries, funders and government for a day of engaging and meaningful cross-sector conversations.
The summit is designed to foster collaboration and offer strategies to help strengthen the sector’s capacity to create data-informed impact for the communities they serve.
The day will feature insightful presentations from leaders in the field and funding partners, along with breakout sessions focused on building data capacity, sharing tools and resources, and exploring what a more connected, equitable future state of nonprofit data could look like.

The Inclusive Edge: It's A Good I.D.E.A. An EDI Learning Series
2025-09-18 12:00 - 2025-10-30 13:00 | Fort Erie Leisureplex Banquet Hall, 3 Municipal Drive, Fort Erie, ontario, Canada
Fort Erie’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coalition presents the “The Inclusive Edge: It’s A Good I.D.E.A.” EDI Learning Series!
Local Businesses: this is your opportunity to lead inclusively. Three powerful sessions. One shared goal: a better more inclusive Niagara.
Event Details:
Session 1:
Thursday, September 18, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Online Webinar – Featuring Jeff A.D. Martin – https://jeffadmartin.com/
Session 2:
Thursday, October 2, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Online Webinar – Featuring Chris McQueen, CAO, Town of Fort Erie
Session 3:
Thursday, October 30, 2025
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
In-Person at Fort Erie Leisureplex Includes a light breakfast, panel discussion with local changemakers, and a hands-on collaborative session. Jeff A.D. Martin will also be attending this portion of the event!
We hope you will join us! Click here to Register today!

Culture Days - Niagara Region
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00 | Various locations throughout the city, Niagara Region, ON, Canada
Come and celebrate Culture Days throughout Niagara! Join us from Sept. 19 to Oct. 12, 2025, as we celebrate art and culture through a diverse range of free live performances, workshops, and events. Culture Days is a nationwide initiative that brings together creators, artists, community groups, and institutions to offer free arts and cultural experiences to the public.
Each year, creators, grassroots community groups, public libraries, independent artists, collectives, municipalities, as well as major arts, culture, and heritage institutions participate in Culture Days by organizing free arts and culture events. In 2024, more than five million people across Canada attended thousands of events in their communities.
St. Catharines Events
Niagara Falls Events
Welland Events
Fonthill Events
Jordan Events

Caregivers Corner - Paint Afternoon
2025-09-22 13:30 - 15:30 | St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatic Centre, 425 Carlton St - Irene Locke Room, St. Catharines, ON, L2M 4W8, Canada
Join us each month as we connect with community partners for interactive workshops that promote positive brain health, meaningful connections, and well-being.
Enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon of painting where you’ll create your own masterpiece!
Instructor Laurie will guide us through an interactive painting session, and you will be able to take home your masterpiece at the end.
No experience required – all materials are provided. Wear clothes you may get paint on.
Funding provided by the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/caregiverwellness

Normal Aging vs Not Normal Aging
2025-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region, 1-403 Ontario St., St. Catharines, ON, L2N 1L5, Canada
Discover essential techniques like ‘Hand-under-hand’ in this workshop, designed for the middle to later stages of dementia. Learn to operate tools while your loved one actively participates, fostering a sense of control and involvement. Acquire skills that enhance communication and create a positive caregiving environment.
These newly learned skills will enhance communication and enable care partners to shift from simply “dealing with the behaviors” to creating a positive and caring environment.
Presented by Sarah Putman, Director of Education & PAC Certified trainer.
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums

Late Stage, End Stage, Grief & Dying
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Join us via Zoom to:
– Explore what to expect in the late stages of dementia
– Discuss living with anticipatory loss and how this changes when your loved one is dying
– Understand the physical indicators of dying/approaching end of life
– Examine the emotional aspects of supporting the dying
– Consider strategies for adjusting after death
Guest Speakers:
– Joy Friesen – Manager, Community Programs, Hospice Niagara
– Jacklyne Isaak – Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
We will also be joined by Nurse Practitioner and Niagara Community MAiD Assessor and Provider, Diane Gwartz, who will briefly discuss Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums

Heart Niagara’s 48th Annual General Meeting
2025-09-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Stone Mill Inn, 271 Merritt St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2T 1K1, Canada
Join us for our 48th Annual General Meeting at the Stone Mill Inn!
Keynote Address by Bonnie Giampa, owner and creator of the 8 Week Challenge.
Bonnie will give insight on the merits of adding a healthy diet and exercise to your life!
Learn more about Bonnie and the 8 Week Challenge by visiting her website here https://8weekchallenge.com/

NRT Public Engagement Session
2025-09-27 07:00 - 2025-10-11 13:00
10-Year Investment and Growth Strategy

Niagara Transit’s roadmap to a unified and connected region.

The Niagara Transit Commission (NTC) is proud to announce its collaboration with consultant Left Turn Right Turn (LTRT) on the Facilities, Strategic Asset, and Service Network Master Plan. This comprehensive study, expected to take 18 months, will revolutionize public transit in Niagara by optimizing services for the next decade.
Upcoming Public Engagement Session:
September 27th – St. Catharines Farmers Market
October 11th – Niagara Falls Farmers Market

All Abuzz: Exploring the Intersection of Art, Science, and Pollinator Conservation
2025-09-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre, 3800 Main St, Jordan Station, ON, L0R1S0, Canada
Join the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre for a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into the vital world of pollinators through the lenses of art, science, and environmental stewardship. Moderated by Dr. Adam Montgomery, Curator of Collections at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre, this conversation brings together artist Amy Swartz (OCAD University) , biology professor Dr. Jim Staples (Western University) and Joanna Paul of the Xerces Society.
Together, the panel will explore the complex and fascinating relationships between humans and pollinators, from scientific insight and conservation strategies to creative interpretations and public engagement. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, an artist, or a curious learner, this event offers a unique opportunity to consider how interdisciplinary collaboration can inspire awareness and action.
This talk takes place Saturday, September 27th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Schoolhouse, in support of our current exhibit “All Abuzz.”

NCF Mini Grants - DEADLINE October 20 @ NOON
2025-09-28 08:00 - 2025-10-20 17:00 | Online
This year is a significant year for NCF. 2025 marks our 25th Anniversary! In honour of this milestone, we are making some changes to our granting amounts. We are pleased to announce that our Mini Grants have increased from $1,500 to $2,500
DEADLINE – OCTOBER 20 @ Noon

The Stakeout by Norm Foster
2025-10-02 14:00 - 2025-10-08 21:00 | Old Pelham Town Hall, 491 Canboro Road West, Fenwick, ON, L0S 1C0, Canada
Fresh off their dynamic performances in ‘On A First Name Basis’ earlier this season, The Foster Festival’s Artistic Director Emily Oriold and Artistic Associate Jamie Williams are back on stage together in Norm Foster’s brand-new one-act comedy, ‘The Stakeout.’
Emily and Jamie play two undercover cops staked out at a bus stop across from a suspected drug house. Their mission? Blend in while posing as a married couple — despite having just met. With nothing but time (and tension) on their hands, what could possibly go wrong? Come find out in this witty and sharply written comedy by Canada’s most produced playwright!
Declan (Paddyman) O’Sullivan will entertain with songs and stories on October 2 and Melissa-Marie Shriner will make your day a little brighter with songs from the 20s-60s, October 3–8.
Seasonal treats and wine, courtesy of our wonderful Foster Friends will also be available to purchase.

Strengthening Families - After School Prevention Program
2025-10-08 16:00 - 2025-12-18 18:30 | Greater Fort Erie Secondary School, 1640 Garrison Rd,, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 5M4, Canada
Strengthening Families for the Future is a prevention program for families with children of all ages who may be at risk for substance misuse, depression, violence, delinquency, and school failure. Strengthening Families is effective because it involves the whole family. The goals of the program are to:

reduce children’s or adolescents’ intention to use alcohol and/or other drugs, and reduce other behaviour problems
increase children’s resilience and life skills
increase positive and effective parenting
increase family communication

Strengthening Families for the Future for Schools is a partnership between the District School Board of Niagara and The John Howard Society of Niagara.
This program is funded through Public Safety Canada.
This session we will be in 3 locations listed below.
Valley Way- Wednesday-September 24, 2025-December 17, 2025- Niagara Falls
GFESS- Tuesday- September 23, 2025- December 16, 2025- Fort Erie
Senator Gibson- Thursday-September 25, 2025-December 18, 2025- Beamsville
For further information regarding this program or to volunteer for this program please contact:
Layla Butler
LButler@jhs-niagara.ca

Legal & Financial Issues Related to Dementia
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Join our online webinar and learn more about:
– Powers of Attorney
– Substitute Decision Maker
– Capacity and Consent
– Role of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Presented by guest speaker Erich Knerr, Treatment Decisions Consultant, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums

Ageism in Health - Online Workshop
2025-10-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This workshop will answer fundamental questions about Ageism’s impact on health and what can be done to enhance health outcomes by combating ageism:
What is ageism?

How does it affect older adults’ health?
How does it show up in health care?
What can we do to combat ageism and improve our health outcomes as we age?

The workshop includes research-based realities and tips alongside local, lived experiences.
Link to register: https://kitchener-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/dxeAw4KxTgGqG8TT8JhCqQ#/registration
Flyer – Ageism in Health Workshop

Bicycle Friendly Community Program Webinar
2025-10-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Have you ever wondered what The Share the Road Cycling Coalition’s Bicycle Friendly Community program is all about? Would you like your community to apply, but aren’t sure to begin? Are you wondering what the benefits are to the process and the designation? Then this webinar is for you!
We’re hosting an information webinar on October 9, 2025 from 2-3:30 p.m. Joining us for this informative session are: Andy Clarke, Director of Strategy at Toole Design and former President of the League of American Bicyclists and Coalition Board Members Waterloo Councilor Diane Freeman, and Dave McLaughlin, Senior Project Manager, National Active Transportation Planning and Design Lead Canada, WSP.
In 2010, The Share the Road Cycling Coalition brought the Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) program to Canada in partnership with our colleagues at the Washington-based League of American Bicyclists.
Since the launch, 45 communities now enjoy a BFC designation, with 59% of Ontarians living in a Bicycle Friendly community. The benefits to the program are numerous and include awards for progress – and a roadmap with practical advice on how your municipality can become more bicycle-friendly.

To register for this webinar please email Aleks Duric, aleksandar@sharetheroad.ca
You will receive a link to the session via email.

2025 Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival
2025-10-10 10:00 - 2025-10-13 17:00 | Balls Falls Conservation Area, 3292 Sixth Ave, Lincoln, Ontario, L0R 1S0, Canada
Join us at the 51st Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival featuring 150+ unique craft and artisan vendors, the best in local food and craft beverages, live music and entertainment, and so much more!

Aging Well Longer with Technology for Older Adults and Caregivers
2025-10-14 08:30 - 12:30 | Thorold Centre 50+, 8 Carleton St S, Thorold, Ontario, Canada
To register:
Please sign up at Thorold Centre 50+ Centre or call to reserve a seat 905-227-2161
(if you sign up and can’t make it, please cancel your reserved seat)
TechnologyForumAgenda-Poster-Oct 14-2025_Thorold Age-Friendly Committee

Walk a Mile in HER Shoes
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Niagara Pen Centre, 221 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines, ON, L2T2K9, Canada
Gillian’s Place is excited to announce the 19th annual Walk a Mile in HER Shoes: The Men’s March to end Violence Against Women. Are you Brave Enough? Prove it on Saturday, October 18th at The Niagara Pen Centre.

Niagara Region events for Waste Reduction Week
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-26 | Various locations throughout the city, Niagara Region, ON, Canada
Waste Reduction Week is a national campaign that raises awareness about why reducing waste is important and encourages Canadians to take action in their communities. From Oct. 20-26, we’re hosting activities including waste management facility tours and a family-friendly Trash-or-Treat event.

We Lend a Hand
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2r3m2, Canada
We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of the Ontario Farmerettes tells the true and forgotten story of the Ontario Farm Service Force, 40,000 volunteer teenage girls who ensured critical food production continued during the most perilous period of modern history.
Through reenactments and unique archival images, this heartwarming film recounts the story of these magnificent young women, now in their late 90s, bringing back their most cherished memories, while reminding us – perhaps for the last time – that service comes in many forms. This event has been made possible through the generosity of our Presenting Sponsors: Vineland Growers’ Co-Operative, Historical Society of St. Catharines, and Niagara Federation of Agriculture.For more information, visit welendahand.ca

The Tongues, Arts and Arguments of the Contact Zone
2025-10-27 14:30 - 16:00 | Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215, St. Catharines, ON, L2T 4C3, Canada
Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Speaker Series presents Elizabeth Sauer, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University.
Her research concentrates on the intersecting fields of early modern literature and history; Milton studies; the history of imperialisms; women’s literary history; the history of the book and textual communities; the literary history of toleration; the literary history of nationhood; early theories on worlding; and early modern transatlantic studies.
Free event, all welcome, light refreshments served.

The Tongues, Arts, and Arguments of the Contact Zone
2025-10-27 14:30 - 16:00 | Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215, St. Catharines, ON, L2T 4C3, Canada
The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Speaker Series presents “The Tongues, Arts, and Arguments of the Contact Zone featuring Elizabeth Sauer. Elizabeth is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University.
Her research concentrates on the intersecting fields of early modern literature and history; Milton studies; the history of imperialisms; women’s literary history; the history of the book and textual communities; the literary history of toleration; the literary history of nationhood; early theories of worlding; and early modern transatlantic studies.
Event length – 1.5 hours with light refreshments served.
All Welcome.

Lifelong Learning Niagara Fall Series
2025-10-28 10:00 - 2025-11-25 12:00 | Trillium United Church, Ruby Carroll Hall, 415 Linwell Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Lectures will be held on Tuesdays, 10 am to noon, from October 28 to November 25 (November 10 lecture is on Monday). We hope you can join us!

October 28, November 4 and 10 – In-person lectures at Ruby Carroll Hall, Trillium United Church, 415 Linwell Rd, St. Catharines.

Join us for coffee at 9:30 for in-person lectures!

November 18 and 25 – Zoom lectures

Time not convenient? Following each November lecture, registrants will receive a link to recorded copy of lecture.

Navigating Hallucinations and Delusions
2025-10-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region, 1-403 Ontario St., St. Catharines, ON, L2N 1L5, Canada
The Navigating Responsive Behaviours Series is an opportunity to explore and understand changes in behaviour and learn helpful strategies to support people living with dementia.
Hallucinations and delusions are symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. With hallucinations or delusions, people do not experience things as they really are. Join us as we discuss possible causes of hallucinations and delusions, and tips and strategies to support a person who is experiencing hallucinations and delusions.
Register by calling our office at 905-687-3914 or visit us online at http://www.alzheimerniagara.ca/publicforums

Meditation & Mindfulness
2025-10-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Welland Community Centre, 145 Lincoln St, Welland, ON, L3B 6E1, Canada
Join us each month as we engage in activities of self-care to promote positive brain health and meaningful connections. We welcome anyone who is looking to relax and have fun!
This session, led by facilitator Heather Finlayson Fenton, offers participants a chance to rest, reconnect, and learn simple practices to support emotional resilience. We’ll explore how to begin and/or sustain a regular meditation practice, bring mindfulness into daily life, and meet each moment with greater compassion and acceptance.
Through guided meditation and practical tools, you’ll learn how to calm the mind, ground the body, and care for yourself with kindness. These aren’t just ideas, but inner capacities we can cultivate to create ease and increase joy.
No experience needed—just a willingness to pause and breathe. Transportation available if needed.
Funding provided by the New Horizons for Seniors Program.

2025 Niagara Economic Summit
2025-10-30 07:30 - 15:00
Navigating Global Shifts: Niagara’s Moment to Lead
In a time of change, we’re gathering at this year’s Niagara Economic Summit not only to ask how we’ll navigate these currents, but how we’ll master them and take the lead. Join our region’s business, government, and non-profit leaders, with experts and trusted voices at the region’s premier economic forum to define how Niagara can adapt and thrive in an era of global change.
Questions abound over trade, supply chains, the workforce, innovation, infrastructure and more, and we’re determined to find the answers. We know you want to hear them, but more importantly, we know you’ve got answers to offer too. This is your invitation to engage, challenge, and shape that conversation.
Please register now to reserve your spot while you can as our Summit sells out every year!

Aging Well Conference: Embrace Challenge – Inspire Change!
2025-11-02 07:00 - 2025-11-04 17:30 | Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale Hotel, 6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, ON, L5N 2L3, Canada
Join us for the Older Adults Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) Annual Conference – a premier event for leaders and professionals supporting older adults across Ontario
November 2 – 4, 2025, Mississauga
https://www.oacao.org/events/aging-well-conference/
Registration fees vary
About the organizer: https://www.oacao.org/about-oacao/
The OACAO is the voice of Older Adult Centres in Ontario.
