With help from local businesses, a group of St. Davids families made a massive contribution to the Town’s 3-in-1 donation drive Saturday. It was kind of a last-minute decision of three families who wanted to do something to contribute, says St. Davids resident Adriana Vizzari. “We just wanted some small little way to help out at this time of year.” Vizzari and friends … [Read more...] about St. Davids organizes massive contribution to 3-in-1 drive
Brownies happily help out Newark Neighbours at Christmas
Brownie guider Brenda Ferguson was pleased with her girls’ Christmas spirit, as they took on a project to help others. The girls worked on decorating bags for Newark Neighbours, which were then filled up with donations to families at Christmas time. The girls usually meet outside, where it is safer during the pandemic, although a few of their meetings have been … [Read more...] about Brownies happily help out Newark Neighbours at Christmas
One-of-a-kind gifts at Artful Treasures
The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is presenting Artful Treasures 2020, a holiday art show and sale featuring hand-crafted objects and gifts from artists in the Niagara Region and beyond. Jewelry, handbags and textiles, and clothing join the more traditional items, including paintings, photography, sculpture and pottery for the holiday sale. The online art show and … [Read more...] about One-of-a-kind gifts at Artful Treasures
Pop-in store partners Maison Apothecare with Exchange Brewery
In the time of COVID-19, many businesses have been reinventing their approach to serving customers. In the tightly-knit community of Queen Street, Maison Apothecare, producer of small batch, natural personal care and household products, shut down in spring. The Exchange Brewery has partnered with the Apothecare, offering them space for a store-within-a-store. Both … [Read more...] about Pop-in store partners Maison Apothecare with Exchange Brewery
Shaw Festival musical revues move indoors
The Shaw Festival’s concert series, held until now at outdoor venues, is ready to move indoors. The three musical revues developed for outdoor performances will be offered in the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre, on the grounds of the Shaw Festival Theatre. There will be a limit of 50 guests, with safety protocols in place. Featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Dorothy … [Read more...] about Shaw Festival musical revues move indoors