Pickup and Play Orchestra
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Victoria Avenue Library, 4848 Victoria Avenue
Contact Information: Library Staff - Phone: 905-356-8080
Haven't played in a while? Dust off your old instrument and make some music again. We can accommodate any traditional band instrument other than guitar and piano. Participants must be able to read music and have a basic competency on their instrument. Registration is required. Ages 18+ Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 24 & May 1.
Pickup and Play Orchestra website linkArbour Day Tree Planting
Thursday, April 25, 2019 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Chippawa Lions Park, 3970 Welland St
Contact Information: Jeff Guarasci - Phone: 905-356-7521 x3341
The Park in the City Committee will celebrate Arbour Day with the Chippawa Lions Club, various students, and local volunteers who will help plant 50 native trees at Chippawa Lions Park. The location chosen was recently devastated by the Emerald Ash Borer. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise, Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. and Land Care Niagara for contributing.
Arbour Day Tree Planting website linkAnnual Tree Seedling Sale Day
Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Rd
Contact Information: Jeff Guarasci - Phone: 905-356-7521 x3341
Local residents, businesses, and schools are encouraged to plant native trees to help restore health to our urban environment. For only $5.00 each, the following native seedlings can be purchased: Eastern Hemlock, White Pine, Red Oak, Tulip, & Bitternut Hickory. Residents can pre-order 5 to 25 seedlings with prepayment at the MacBain Community Centre or the Gale Centre from April 1st-23rd.
Annual Tree Seedling Sale Day website linkPickup and Play Orchestra
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Victoria Avenue Library, 4848 Victoria Avenue
Contact Information: Library Staff - Phone: 905-356-8080
Haven't played in a while? Dust off your old instrument and make some music again. We can accommodate any traditional band instrument other than guitar and piano. Participants must be able to read music and have a basic competency on their instrument. Registration is required. Ages 18+ Wednesday, May 1.
Pickup and Play Orchestra website linkSaturday, May 11, 2019 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mick & Angelo's Restaurant
Contact Information: Jeff Guarasci - Phone: 905-356-7521 x3341
Twice each year, volunteers scatter throughout parks, trails, walkways, and main street boulevards with recycling and garbage bags, collecting litter. Starting at Mick & Angelo's Restaurant at 9 a.m., volunteers can pick up their cleaning supplies and instructions. This event is rain or shine. Volunteers are asked to register online to participate.
Community Clean Sweep Day website linkRide of Silence
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 until Tuesday, November 5, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Firemen's Park, 2275 Dorchester Rd
Contact Information: Jeff Guarasci - Phone: 905-356-7521 x3341
Join the Park in the City Committee as they host their 13th Annual Ride of Silence event. The annual free bicycle ride event encourages all residents to take part and ride in honour of severely injured and fallen cyclists. All ages and skill levels are welcome; only a safe bike and helmet are required for this slow, procession style, approx. 10 km ride. No registration required.
Ride of Silence website linkNiagara Falls Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Niagara Falls Public Library - Victoria Avenue Branch
Contact Information: David Blythin - Phone: 905-359-1600
The Niagara Falls Horticultural Society will be hosting their annual plant sale at the Victoria Avenue Public Library branch on Saturday, May 25. Sales are open to the public until inventory lasts.
Niagara Falls Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale website linkNiagara Falls Summer Trillium Awards
Saturday, June 1, 2019 until Monday, July 1, 2019 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Rd
Contact Information: Jeff Guarasci - Phone: 905-356-7521 x3341
The Park in the City Committee (and Trillium Recognition Sub-Committee) looks to foster city-wide beautification efforts from all property owners through this recognition program. By enhancing their curb-side appeal, property owners can achieve levels of excellence to display in their garden. Submissions are accepted until July 1st.
Niagara Falls Summer Trillium Awards website link
