OCT.18-20

Pelham Art Association is proud to present

A workshop on Design, focusing on pattern and texture by award winning U.S.A. artist Denise Speery. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the

Festival Room, Pelham Library Fonthill,Ontario Contact: Mary Powley at 905 - 892 -2546

ONGOING

Sweet Harmony community choir welcomes new members. Practices Wednesday nights. 905-899-3635.

If you enjoy singing and performing, the Treblaires Ladies Show Choir may be right for you. Practices Tuesday evenings from 7-10 pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 77 Division St. Welland. Call Rhonda Baker at 905-892-0357 or email rlkbaker@cogeco.ca or Director Cyndy Farnsworth at 905-892-2253 or email cynlar@iaw.on.ca

EVENTS

ONGOING

Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club holds its meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.. at the legion located at 141 Highway 20 East, Fonthill, For more information check out www.nparc.on.ca or call 905-227-0155. Radio classes will be starting in the fall (no charge).

"Bread, Salt and Friendship," an exhibit showcasing the Slovak community in Welland. Textiles, glassware, objects gathered from the community detailing the journey to Welland. Their story is told through numerous artefacts and photographs. This exhibit is now open and will run indefinitely. Also new at the museum is the exhibit "It all started with bottles," a showcase of historican George Chipman's collection of all things Welland.

OCT. 18

38th Annual Book Sale of Canadian Federation of University Women Welland & District Chapter will be held at the Niagara Regional Exhibition Grounds, 1100 Niagara St., Welland, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great bargains on books, CDs and DVDs, children's books, games, puzzles and special collections. Proceeds to university scholarships for female graduates of 8 local secondary schools and to local charitable organizations. To donate items call 905-732-1509, 905-732-5671, 905-892-9360, 905-892-3828 or 905-835-2291.

OCT.18&19

BINATIONAL DOORS OPEN NIAGARA 2008 Discover the rich historical & architectural treasures of "The Niagaras". 101 historical & architecturally significant locations open their doors for this 7th annual FREE event. Call 1-888-849-5834 or visit www.doorsopenniagara.com

OCT. 20

LUPUS INFORMATION NIGHT CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION Fireside Room 320 Glenridge (Corner of Glendale & Glenridge) ST. CATHARINES, Ontario. Third Monday of every Month 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm October 20, November 17, and December l5. Meeting may include Meditation, Questions & Answers, Public Speaker, etc. Everyone Welcome.....No Charge. Please join our group of friends! RSVP 905-682-2456 or 1-800-368-8377

OCT. 25

A Day of Reflection will be hosted by the St. John Bosco CWL in our church from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The topic is the Life of St. Paul led by Father Don Lizotte. For more information, please contact the parish office at 905 835-5418. Please bring your own lunch.

NOV.8

Concordia Lutheran Church is hlding a Fall Bazaar from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 105 Welland Rd., Fonthill. Bake sale, cookies, sausages, cabbage rolls, perogies, sauerkraut, jams, jellies & crafts. "Gifts from Home" will be available and a silent auction will be held for 2 quilts donated by Backroom Buddies. Lunch: Sausage & Sauerkraut.

CLUBS

OCT. 16

Niagara's Association of Social Workers sponsor an expert panel discussing "Poverty in Niagara: Rethinking our Responses". Join us at 7 pm in room CE-102 at Regional Headquarters, 2201 St. David's Road. No cost. Light refreshments. Call (905) 937-9706.

OCT. 22

A great evening of entertainment featuring the Welland Camera Club's highly popular Members' Mini Shows kicks off at 7:45 pm. Teams and individuals will present their own unique mini shows covering a wide variety of topics. This is always one of the most popular programs of the season. Please join us at 7:45 pm Wesley United Church 244 First Ave N, Welland. New members and guests are always welcome.

MEETINGS

ONGOING

SPAN, a social club for single, divorced, separated or widowed people, meets informally every Tuesday, 6-9 pm at Bailey's Highway 20, Fonthill. Members receive a monthly newsletter listing a variety of activities. 905-735-5996 or 905-354-6942.

Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region support group for caregivers meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) 1:30-3 pm at Rapelje Lodge, 277 Plymouth Rd. 905-687-3914.

The Rose City Toastmasters, a local chapter of Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people communicate effectively, meets every Thursday at 7 pm at the Job Gym, 620 Niagara St. Email declin@hotmail.com or 905-714-0790.

Pathways to peace, anger management, self-help groups. For more information, call Bill at 905-682-0349.

Women to Women, a Christian ladies ministry which meets the first Sunday of the month at the Days Inn in Welland at 6:30 pm. For more information visit www.ministry-webs.com/ministry/womentowomen or call 289-820-9500.

Kids Zone for Pelham children and teens, each Wednesday and Friday evening at the Pelham Arena 1120 Haist St., Fonthill. Children ages 6-12 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Teen Zone, for ages 12 - 19 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. The event is hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara and offers a computer lab, craft area, foosball, TV/Xbox, pool table and help with homework, Resources membership only $5 for entire year. For more information call the Boys and Girls Club at 905-357-2444

Brain tumour support group, fourth Wednesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m. at Wellspring Niagara, 3250 Schmon Parkway, Unit 3, Thorold. For more information call 1-800-265-5106

OCT. 10-11

The Welland Air Cadets, 87th Eagle Squadron, will be tagging in the evening, and all day Friday and Saturday. Your donations are appreciated as you see one of our uniformed cadets infront of retail establishments such as Zeyhrs, Canadian Tire, Walmart, Food Basics, Sobey's, The Liquor Store and The Seaway Mall. All donations will be directed to support costs for the Welland Air Cadets.