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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays at The Brown Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Discover our pastoral historic homestead with a free family pop-up fun!  Play lawn games. Create heritage-inspired crafts. Explore historic buildings. Learn through hands-on heritage demos and activities. Savour summer flavours. Drop-in for a bit\, or stay the whole day! \nSummer Saturdays are open house-style events. Admission by donation. Open to all. \nDates: July 18\, August 15 & September 19 \nTime: 10 am – 4 pm \n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/summer-saturdays-at-the-brown-homestead/
LOCATION:The Brown Homestead\, 1317 Pelham Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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SUMMARY:Harriet Tubman 175th Anniversary Arrival STC & Commemorative Walk
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 175th anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s arrival in St. Catharines. \nJoin the St. Catharines Downtown Association on Saturday\, July 25 for the official launch of the first self-guided Black History Tour of Downtown St. Catharines\, by Rochelle Bush\, owner of Tubman Tours Canada. \nCelebrate with live entertainment\, local speakers\, vendors\, family activities\, food\, and a special commemorative walk retracing the historic Emancipation Day procession Harriet Tubman herself participated in while living in St. Catharines. \n📍 Downtown St. Catharines\n📅 Saturday\, July 25\n🕙 Community Celebration: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n🚶 Commemorative Walk: 1 p.m. \nThe self-guided tour will be available for all attending throughout Emancipation Day Weekend\, with celebrations continuing Sunday at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie. \nLearn more: MyDowntown.ca/EmancipationDay
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/harriet-tubman-175th-anniversary-arrival-stc-commemorative-walk/
LOCATION:Downtown St. Catharines – St. Paul Street and James Street\, St. Paul and James Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Fun with Fermentation: Pickling Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Brown Homestead is hosting two pickling workshops on Saturday\, July 25\, 2026. The first will run from 10 am to 12:00 noon; and the second will run from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. \nParticipants will learn how to make their own probiotic-rich fermented cucumber pickles. Seasoned fermentation hobbyist Marcia Christie will walk participants through the steps to make their own crunchy sour pickled cucumbers\, from selecting the best produce\, to washing and preparing\, packing the jars\, and making the brine. The fermenting process\, best practices\, and time frames will be discussed in detail. All of this will be summed up in a written guide for the participants to take home. \nImportant Information for Participants:\nAll ingredients will be provided and we are asking for a small fee of $5 to offset costs. We also ask that participants bring a few household cooking utensils:\nLarge bowl\nPotato peeler\nCutting board\nParing knife\nOptional: apron
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fun-with-fermentation-pickling-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T011111Z
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SUMMARY:Red Ribbon Open Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Positive Living Niagara’s (PLN) inaugural tournament\, PLN is proud to present the 2nd Annual Red Ribbon Open on July 25\, 2026 at Willodell Golf & Country Club in Port Robinson. \nTournament proceeds are dedicated to the continuity of Positive Living Niagara’s vital programs and services – from HIV care and harm reduction to community education and stigma-free health support.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/red-ribbon-open-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Willowdell Golf & Country Club\, 10325 Willodell Rd\, Port Robinson\, Ontario\, LOS 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Community Belonging,Community Safety,Economic Prosperity,Giving & Leadership,Health and Wellness,Recreation & Sports,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260704T024414Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays at The Brown Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Discover our pastoral historic homestead with a free family pop-up fun!  Play lawn games. Create heritage-inspired crafts. Explore historic buildings. Learn through hands-on heritage demos and activities. Savour summer flavours. Drop-in for a bit\, or stay the whole day! \nSummer Saturdays are open house-style events. Admission by donation. Open to all. \nDates: July 18\, August 15 & September 19 \nTime: 10 am – 4 pm
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/summer-saturdays-at-the-brown-homestead-2/
LOCATION:The Brown Homestead\, 1317 Pelham Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Build capacity and prepare for future programming\nSeed grants help organizations\, municipalities\, and First Nations improve how they deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Applicants can apply for funding to carry out projects focused on: \n\norganizational planning\npiloting a new program\nbuilding their capacity to plan for future programs and services\n\nThe grant application period is from July 22\, 2026 to August 19\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-seed-grant-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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SUMMARY:Three Sisters Cooking Workshop: Wild Rice Stuffed Squash
DESCRIPTION:Participants are invited to join together at The Brown Homestead in a collaborative meal preparation using the Three Sisters. \nEducator and member of the Mohawk Turtle Clan\, Carrissa Gracey will explore the significance of the Three Sisters in Haudenosaunee culture and all will work together in preparing a traditional Wild Rice Stuffed Squash. Everyone will have a chance to enjoy our meal together at the end of the workshop. \nTo help us supply this workshop for free\, we request guests bring a cutting board and knife if possible. Additionally\, we request that you bring a plate and utensils to help us in reducing waste.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/three-sisters-cooking-workshop-wild-rice-stuffed-squash/
LOCATION:The Brown Homestead\, 1317 Pelham Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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SUMMARY:Seed Saving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join long-time garden expert Linda Crag to learn about the significance of heirloom varieties and seed saving. Through hands-on learning\, participants will gain the basics to save seeds from any at-home garden. \nThis event will be held at The Brown Homestead.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/seed-saving-workshop/
LOCATION:The Brown Homestead\, 1317 Pelham Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260704T024345Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T024345Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays at The Brown Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Discover our pastoral historic homestead with a free family pop-up fun! Play lawn games. Create heritage-inspired crafts. Explore historic buildings. Learn through hands-on heritage demos and activities. Savour summer flavours. Drop-in for a bit\, or stay the whole day!\nSummer Saturdays are open house-style events. Admission by donation. Open to all. \nDates: July 18\, August 15 & September 19 \nTime: 10 am – 4 pm
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/summer-saturdays-at-the-brown-homestead-3/
LOCATION:The Brown Homestead\, 1317 Pelham Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R6P7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260704T001011Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Playday at The Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Playday at the Brown Homestead invites families to experience Niagara’s agricultural heritage through a hands-on day of storytelling\, food\, and history. Explore the historic John Brown House (c. 1796)\, create harvest-inspired crafts\, discover the journey from flax to linen\, uncover local archaeology\, and enjoy stories that bring our past into the present.\nSit down for a storytime with the St. Catharines Public Library\, discover the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Tiny Museum\, watch the short vignette “Brief Encounters” from Essential Collective Theatre\, and savour the flavours of Char-in-the-Kitchen.\nThis free drop-in event is part of Canada’s nationwide Culture Days festival\, and generously supported by Ontario Culture Days.\nCelebrate the land\, traditions\, and people that have shaped rural Niagara.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/autumn-playday-at-the-homestead/
LOCATION:The Brown Homestead\, 1317 Pelham Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Environment,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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SUMMARY:2026 Municipal Election
DESCRIPTION:The next municipal election in Ontario is on Monday\, October 26\, 2026. \nOn October 26\, Niagara residents will vote to elect the positions of mayor\, city / town councillors and school board trustees. \nVoting on Election Day is just one of the ways residents can vote in Niagara.  Residents can visit the Niagara Votes website to see voter information\, to learn about voting in Niagara\, or get details about their local election by choosing their city / town. \nOn October 26\, 2026\, Polls will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. \nAdvanced polls are scheduled throughout the month of October. Dates and times for advanced polls will be posted once confirmed.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/2026-municipal-election/
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Culture and Heritage
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T224355Z
UID:23853-1793811600-1793811600@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Scale up a program and service to benefit your community\nGrow grants range from $100\,000 to $600\,000 over 2 or 3 years. Grants support established programs and services that have a proven track record of success and meet community need. Applicants can apply for funding to expand\, improve or adapt an existing program or service. \nThe grant application period is from October 7\, 2026 to November 4\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-grow-grant-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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