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SUMMARY:Grow @ the Homestead: Garden Event Series
DESCRIPTION:Dig in and learn with us!\nGrow @ The Homestead is a community-based garden program encouraging sustainable gardening practices\, hands-on education\, an appreciation for Niagara’s rural past and present\, and outdoor recreation. All harvests from our on-site garden are donated to local food banks. \nJoin our free events\, workshops\, and guest speakers to delve into your community and enhance your understanding of where our food comes from and why local matters. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/grow-the-homestead-garden-event-series/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T190000
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SUMMARY:Shaw Festival--Acting Socially and Creatively: A Catalyst for Community Change
DESCRIPTION:The St. Catharines CFUW is pleased to announce that Kimberley Rampersad\, the Associate Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival\, will present her talk:  “Shaw Festival–Acting Socially and Creatively:  A Catalyst for Community Change” at Club Roma on Tuesday\, September 9.  The doors open at 6 p.m. and the event is from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.  This positive and popular collaboration will be very interesting to listen to. \nThe cost is $10.00 for the general public.  Light refreshments will be available.  Make an evening of it and find out more about the CFUW and the Shaw Festival! \nPlease go to: cfuwstcatharines.org to purchase your ticket or pay at the door.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/shaw-festival-acting-socially-and-creatively-a-catalyst-for-community-change/
LOCATION:Club Roma\, 125 Vansickle Road\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2S 3W4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Giving & Leadership,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Volunteering
ORGANIZER;CN="CFUW St. Catharines":MAILTO:cfuwstcatharines@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T170000
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SUMMARY:Allied Against Abuse Daily Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Are you an ally against abuse? \nGet 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! \nTickets on sale September 12 – October 29 at Royal LePage offices and other locations. \nGet yours before the October 14 Early Bird deadline for the most chances to win. \nVisit the Birchway raffle website for prizes and sales locations.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/allied-against-abuse-daily-raffle/
LOCATION:Royal LePage\, 33 Maywood Ave.\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 1C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Community Safety,Giving & Leadership,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Safety and Security,Volunteering
ORGANIZER;CN="Birchway Niagara":MAILTO:info@birchway.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260429T151726
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SUMMARY:The 2025 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo
DESCRIPTION:The International plowing match is coming to West Niagara in the fall of 2025 – September 16 – 20\, 2025 \nThe 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. \nThis event was last held in the Niagara region 98 years ago – in 1926 it was held in Niagara Falls and Welland. \n\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated financial impact to the area is $30 million in direct income to the local community.\nThe five-day expo could bring as many as 80\,000 visitors to the area.\nAs many as 10\,000 schoolchildren are also expected to attend the event to learn about farming.\nA 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.\n\nClick on this link for more information: https://www.plowingmatch.org/ipm2025/
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-2025-international-plowing-match-and-rural-expo/
LOCATION:Niagara West Agricultural Society Grounds\, 7402 Mud St. W.\, Grassie\, ON\, L0R1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education,Recreation & Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251111T133000
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SUMMARY:Kick-Starting Entrepreneurship - Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about launching a small business and looking to learn the key aspects of entrepreneurship?\nJoin the Brock LINC for a series of workshops designed for young entrepreneurs to learn about the key areas of entrepreneurship and starting a business. \nThese workshops are open to anyone interested in learning more about how to get started as an entrepreneur. \nAll workshops are from 12:00 – 1:30 pm. \nParticipation can be in-person or online. \nThere is no cost to attend\, and registration is required. \nThe full list of dates\, topics\, and sign-up form) HERE
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/kick-starting-entrepreneurship-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2T 4C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T163000
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Data Capacity Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Nonprofit Data Capacity Summit brings together nonprofit staff & leaders\, intermediaries\, funders and government for a day of engaging and meaningful cross-sector conversations. \nThe 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/nonprofit-data-capacity-summit/
LOCATION:Marriot Courtyard Downtown Toronto\, 475 Yonge St\, Toronto\, ON\, M4Y 1X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Community Safety,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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SUMMARY:The Inclusive Edge: It's A Good I.D.E.A. An EDI Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Fort Erie’s Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Coalition presents the “The Inclusive Edge: It’s A Good I.D.E.A.” EDI Learning Series! \nLocal Businesses: this is your opportunity to lead inclusively. Three powerful sessions. One shared goal: a better more inclusive Niagara. \nEvent Details: \nSession 1: \n Thursday\, September 18\, 2025 \n 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \n Online Webinar – Featuring Jeff A.D. Martin – https://jeffadmartin.com/ \nSession 2: \n Thursday\, October 2\, 2025 \n 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \n Online Webinar – Featuring Chris McQueen\, CAO\, Town of Fort Erie \nSession 3: \n Thursday\, October 30\, 2025 \n 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM \n 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! \nWe hope you will join us! Click here to Register today!
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-inclusive-edge-its-a-good-i-d-e-a-an-edi-learning-series/
LOCATION:Fort Erie Leisureplex Banquet Hall\, 3 Municipal Drive\, Fort Erie\, ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Belonging,Learning & Education,Safety and Security,Work & Employment
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T151726
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SUMMARY:Culture Days - Niagara Region
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach 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. \nSt. Catharines Events \nNiagara Falls Events \nWelland Events \nFonthill Events \nJordan Events
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/culture-days-niagara-region/
LOCATION:Various locations throughout the city\, Niagara Region\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Belonging,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T151726
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T192422Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Niagara’s 48th Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 48th Annual General Meeting at the Stone Mill Inn! \nKeynote Address by Bonnie Giampa\, owner and creator of the 8 Week Challenge. \nBonnie will give insight on the merits of adding a healthy diet and exercise to your life! \nLearn more about Bonnie and the 8 Week Challenge by visiting her website here https://8weekchallenge.com/
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/heart-niagaras-48th-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Stone Mill Inn\, 271 Merritt St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2T 1K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Recreation & Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T173000
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SUMMARY:All Abuzz: Exploring the Intersection of Art\, Science\, and Pollinator Conservation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTogether\, 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. \nThis talk takes place Saturday\, September 27th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Schoolhouse\, in support of our current exhibit “All Abuzz.”
URL:https://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/all-abuzz-exploring-the-intersection-of-art-science-and-pollinator-conservation/
LOCATION:Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre\, 3800 Main St\, Jordan Station\, ON\, L0R1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Environment,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre":MAILTO:museum@lincoln.ca
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