For 11 years now, Matt and Kristen Dietsch have been delivering cheques to the Niagara Children’s Centre and Ronald McDonald House in Hamilton, to show their gratitude to the organizations that have meant so much to them, and that continue to help other families through what can be very difficult times. Their story began when their son Dylan was born 12 years ago this … [Read more...] about Grateful family remembers, continues to helps others Sandtrap Open tourney gives back with support
Four great shows planned for Icebreakers Festival
Now in its ninth year, the Icebreakers Comedy Festival promises a weekend of great comedy, with the opening night sold out and tickets for the other shows, still almost two months off, at about 50 per cent sold. The annual event, held in January during the Icewine Festival, was started by Jeff Paul, a Saint Michael and Niagara District Secondary School graduate who is … [Read more...] about Four great shows planned for Icebreakers Festival
NOTL gives back to Newark Neighbours, children in hospital
An outpouring of generosity at an event held Saturday ensured families who rely on Newark Neighbours for help and children in the hospital during the holiday season will feel remembered at Christmas. The town, teaming up with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Minor Hockey Association, Revel Realty and Team MAC, were behind the very successful NOTL Gives Back, an event held at the Mary … [Read more...] about NOTL gives back to Newark Neighbours, children in hospital
Nyanyas selling holiday treats to support African grandmothers
The Nyanyas of Niagara are teaming up with Sweets & Swirls Cafe at the Community Centre to sell holiday cookies, a fundraiser to help the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s grandmothers’ campaign. The local Nyanyas (Swahili for grandmother) belong to one of more than 260 grandmothers and grandmothers’ groups that raise money for the campaign, launched by the Stephen Lewis … [Read more...] about Nyanyas selling holiday treats to support African grandmothers
Santa and Elf Run raising money for youth campus
About 600 Santas and many of his elves are expected to arrive in Simcoe Park a little early for Christmas. Caroline Polgrabia will be one of those Santas, as will her son Jayden, both taking part in the 5K Santa and Elf Run, organized by VPro, who brought the Santa Run to NOTL last Christmas. Her daughter Kaitlyn will be an elf in the 1K. Polgrabia ran last year with … [Read more...] about Santa and Elf Run raising money for youth campus
