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This Guide is broken down into five sections: 1. Public Services (page 2): Snapshots of various municipal, regional and community services. 2. Parks, Trails & Waterfront (page 16): Town parks, outdoor attractions and a detailed map of Fort Erie. 3. Community Programs (page 24): Detailed information about seasonal community and recreational programs from local organizations. 4. Events (page 34): A listing of Fort Erie events hosted by local community organizations. 5. Directory (page 44): A listing of local non-profit and community organizations.

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We do, what we can, with the Local is where the fun is at. If you information we have. If your have an event that you would like to community organization is not promote in our Community Events currently in the Guide but you Calendar (both online and in the think it should be, please email Guide), please visit www.forterie.ca [email protected] or call and click on the “Submit Your Event” 905-871-1600. button on our homepage.

A special thank you goes to brian Desrosiers, Karen Audet and Mike sansano for sharing their wonderful photos with us!

Look for the Community Events Calendar in the middle of the TIP Guide. Remove the calendar and place it on the fridge or beside your family calendar for future use.

Attend two or more events in Fort Erie that you’ve never attended before. Remember to Challenge take lots of photos. After a couple of years, you will have enough memories to make a ‘Made in Fort Erie’ family photo album. Fall/Winter 2018-2019 · Fort Erie Community Guide | 1 TOWN INFO

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Animals & Pets...... 3 Fire & Roads...... 8 Emergency Services...... 5 Building & Home Town Council...... 9 Renovations...... 3 Garbage & Recycling...... 6 Town Hall...... 9 (employment, volunteer) Licences & Permits...... 6 Cemetery Services...... 4 Transit...... 10 (local, inter-municipal, specialized) Museums...... 7 Economic Development.... 4 Tree...... 12 Parking...... 7 (removal and replanting) Events...... 5 (ticket payments, bylaws) Water...... 12 (water & wastewater services)

2 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 TOWN INFO public services Animals & Pets

In partnership with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), the Town is committed to keeping people, pets and animals safe in Fort Erie.

Animal Control: The SPCA is a non-profit organization that is responsible for pet adoptions, strays, dog bites, dog licences, exotic pets, dogs running at large, dangerous dogs and animal cruelty complaints.

Enforcement: The Town’s By-law Enforcement Officers are responsible for enforcing animal control issues relating to noise (such as a barking dog) or zoning issues (such as keeping certain animals within certain areas of Town).

Contact Fort 410 Jarvis St., Fort Erie, L2A 2T1 [email protected] Erie SPCA 905-871-2461 www.forteriespca.ca

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-871-1600 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.contactus.forterie.ca

Dog licences expire on December 31 every year but the SPCA offers dog owners a 3-month grace period. Tip Get your licence before March 31 to avoid a $15 late charge. Building & Home Renovations Did you know that some home renovations require a building permit? Make sure you talk to a Building Inspector before starting a large construction project such as new additions, pools, decks and plumbing. The Building Inspector will give you the resources and information you will need to make your project a success and to avoid potentially time consuming and costly setbacks.

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-871-1600 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.contactus.forterie.ca

The Town has informational videos on www.forterie.ca to help residents and businesses Did You Know better understand the Town’s Building and Planning processes. Videos include information about House Additions, Pool & Deck Permits, Sheds and many more.

Fall/Winter 2018-2019 · Fort Erie Community Guide | 3 publIC sErvICEs Cemetery Services We understand how diffi cult it is to lose a loved one and will work with you through the process. Choose between one of three cemeteries in Fort Erie (Greenwood Cemetery, McAffee Cemetery and Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery) or one of two Columbarias.

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-871-1600 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.contactus.forterie.ca

A beautiful black metal bench or tree, complete with a plaque, can be purchased Did You Know and dedicated to a loved one in a Town park or along the Friendship Trail.

Economic Development & Tourism Corporation (EDTC) The EDTC is mandated by Town Council to lead Fort Erie’s economic growth, progress and diversifi cation. They are a team of professionals who give hands-on, personalized service for those relocating a business, expanding current operations or starting a new enterprise. The team can assist with site location studies, marketing programs, referral services and tourism strategies.

660 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie, L2A 6E2 [email protected] Contact EDTC 905-871-1332 www.forteriecanada.com

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Events Celebrating a special occasion? Surrounded by the beautifully landscaped park, pond and gazebo, the Lions Banquet Hall can make any event one to remember. Complete with full kitchen and bar, ample parking and a luxurious vestibule entrance, the Lions Banquet Hall will hold up to 500 people and is bound to impress.

Hosting a family reunion, fundraiser or marathon? Consider hosting your event at one of our many municipal parks for a small fee. In addition, Town supplies can be borrowed such as garbage cans, benches and blockades, if available.

Running a sports tournament or house league? The Town maintains many soccer and football fi elds, arenas and baseball diamonds. All sports parks are regularly manicured and maintained by Town staff.

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-871-1600 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.contactus.forterie.ca

Council meetings air on TV COGECO Cable (Channel 10 and Channel 700) on the Did You Know Thursday afternoon following the meeting at 1 p.m.

Fire & Emergency Services (FES) Fort Erie FES is among the Town’s fi rst line of defence when faced with an emergency. It is made up of 120- 140 men and women who sacrifi ce their sleep, work and family time to volunteer as fi refi ghters and public education offi cers. Contact your local fi re department to fi nd out more about its community events such as Sparky’s Community Fire Safety Day as well as school and festival visits.

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-871-1600 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.contactus.forterie.ca

Fall/Winter 2018-2019 · Fort Erie Community Guide | 5 public services Garbage & Recycling

Niagara Region is responsible for collecting waste and recycling materials in Fort Erie. Contact Niagara Region if you are a new home owner to receive free recycling containers. To throw away large items (such as mattresses and dressers), book online or call at least two working days in advance of your regular collection day.

The Salvation Army (Wintemute St., Fort Erie) accepts donations that are in good, Did You Know clean and useable condition. Call 905-871-9433 for large item pick-up.

Contact 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, 905-980-6000 Niagara Region Thorold, L2V 4T7 www.niagararegion.ca

Licences & Permits The Town issues licences and permits to ensure that everyone follows the same processes and standards. For example, building permits regulate the type of construction allowed in a community and ensure that minimum building standards are met.

Licences/Permits: · Building · Business · Dog (issued by SPCA) · Events · Gaming · Marriage

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-871-1600 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.contactus.forterie.ca

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Museums

With over 11,000 years of history with topics that range from battles to bootlegging, railways to roller coasters, and arrowheads to aircraft, Fort Erie’s stories can be found at your four Museum sites. See the directory section of this guide for hours and locations for the Historical Museum, Railway Museum, Battlefield Park and Mewinzha Archaeology Gallery.

Helene and Frank Claus (on right) are seen here at Crystal Beach in 1916. One hundred years from now ensure your descendants can learn about their family by including some of your family’s pictures and stories in the Museum’s archives too! Contact us for details about the photograph scanning program and artifact donations. Fort Erie’s Museums are professionally accredited so your stories and memories will not only be cared for, but will be shared for centuries to come.

The Museum also offers original publications, conservation advice, genealogy and property research, heritage plaque partnerships, pre-demolition documentation, educational programs, as well as unique heritage items for sale in the gift shops.

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-894-5322 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.museums.forterie.ca

Parking Paid parking and ‘Pay and Display’ parking is available throughout the town. The Town’s By-law Enforcement Officers will issue parking tickets for illegally parked vehicles.

Additional parking details include: · Street parking is free in the Town. Parking is also free in local business areas (2 hour max. except on Jarvis St. downtown, which is 3 hours max.)

· Pay and display parking is required in Crystal Beach designated parking areas and at the Crystal Beach boat launch. You can pay by the day ($10) or obtain a seasonal permit ($100). If you do not have a boat trailer, you can park at the boat launch for free. See page 17 for more information about boating in Fort Erie.

· Online parking ticket payment is available at www.forterie.ca under e-Services (VISA & MasterCard only). A convenience fee is applied to all transactions.

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-871-1600 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.contactus.forterie.ca

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Winter in Fort Erie means snow! The Town is dedicated to clearing snow as quickly as possible, the Town treats roads by class, it is the Towns priority to ensure safe passage on roads used by emergency vehicles. Residents are encouraged to clear sidewalks and to make fi re hydrants accessible. The Town will also be ploughing sidewalks this winter, once again priority will be given to well travelled paths. A gentle reminder that overnight parking on streets is not prohibited. For further information residents are encouraged to look up the Town of Fort Erie’s Winter Control Plan.

For a complete list of roads identifi ed in the fi ve-year Road Resurfacing program, visit Additional www.forterie.ca (Government > Capital Construction Projects). Please note that streets Information could be added to or deleted from the program without prior notice from the Town.

8 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 Town Council Keeping the Conversation Going Town Council meets publicly throughout the year (Council Chambers at 6 p.m.) to discuss the Town’s business such as project updates and property zoning. Meetings take place on a weekly or twice-monthly basis depending on season (Mondays). If the scheduled meeting falls on a statutory holiday, it is postponed until the next day. You can view the Council and Council-in-Committee meeting schedule and/or download the meeting calendar at www.forterie.ca (Government > Mayor and Council > Council Meetings Schedule).

Staying On Topic & Ensuring Transparency Four to five days before the meeting, the Town Clerk will post the meeting agenda online. The agenda is a list of items to be talked about during the meeting. Some items include public meetings, presentations, staff reports and bylaws. Audio recordings and meeting minutes can also be found at www.forterie.ca (Government > Agendas & Minutes). All meetings are open to the public unless stated otherwise.

Speaking to Town Council If you would like a chance to talk or present in front of Town Council and senior staff, you can register to become a delegate. Some reasons you might want to register as a delegate would be to… · Request Council’s support in a policy change · Promote your charitable/non-profit community event · Request grant funding for your organization To register as a delegate, please contact Diana Kelley, Executive Assistant to the Town Clerk, at [email protected] or 905-871- 1600, ext. 2236, or learn more at www.forterie.ca (Government > Mayor and Council > Council Delegation). Audio and visual capabilities are available for use during presentations. Delegation requests should be made the week before the meeting.

Town Hall The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie is made up of six departments: Corporate Services – Corporate Fire and Emergency Services – Fire Office of the CAO – The Office of the Services provides financial and Emergency Services provides CAO provides corporate leadership, stewardship of town assets and emergency services to the Fort Erie communications, accessibility and operations, and is responsible for community such as water rescue and strategic planning. the Town’s legal, gaming and human fire inspections. resources. Planning and Development Infrastructure Services – Services – Planning and Community Services – Community Infrastructure Services manages Development Services provides Services is the first point of contact the Town’s facilities, public parks, property planning, building and for most members of the community municipal roads, and water and bylaw enforcement throughout the and is focused on responding to wastewater. Some services include Town. It ensures that public and customer enquiries and enhancing snow removal, road resurfacing and private development is strategic and community services such as watermain repairs. reflects legislative requirements. museums, transit and clerks.

Employment Opportunities The Town of Fort Erie is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workplace culture. If you’re interested in working at the Town of Fort Erie, sign up for our Employment Opportunities e-blast and get instant notifications of new job opportunities. Visit www.forterie.ca to sign-up for the Employment Opportunities e-blast today. Volunteer The Town of Fort Erie is always seeking residents interested in serving their community as a volunteer on a Council-appointed board and/ or committee or as a firefighter (see page 6). All eligible Fort Erie residents are welcome to apply. Please visit www.forterie.ca or call 905- 871-1600 for more information. Fall/Winter 2018-2019 · Fort Erie Community Guide | 9 public services Transit Trains, a vital part of Fort Erie’s Past Repairs to train 6218 Canadian National Railway steam engine 6218 is the cornerstone artifact of the Fort Erie Railway Museum. Built in 1942 by the Montreal Locomotive Works, the 4-8-4 wheel configuration is also referred to as the 4-8-4 Northern. It is referred to as a “Northern” as it was first introduced by Northern Pacific in 1926. The 4-8-4 Northern style of train served well into the 1960s. In its retirement the 6218 serves as a reminder of the days when steam was used to power the transportation of supplies or citizens across Canada, and also when Fort Erie boasted the third-largest rail yard in Canada. The 6218 was donated by CN in 1974 to the Town of Fort Erie and is currently being repaired. Repairs to the 6218 are an intensive on-going project, stage one will be completed in 2018. Stage one repairs include: confirming the stability of the track bed, survey and remove any hazardous materials, remove the boiler jacket and fiberglass insulation, complete minor repairs, remove any lose lead paint and re-paint the engine. Stage two will be completed in 2019 and will compose of installing a covering over the engine. The final stage which will include the fabricating and installing the new boiler jacket will be completed whenever funding becomes available.

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Fort Erie Transit One-Way Loop Transit System The Fort Erie Transit system has officially returned to its previous one bus, one direction (clockwise), hourly service for the East Route (also known as the East Route #750), and the North Route (also known as the North Route #770). The only route with slight changes will be to the West Route (also known as the West Route #760). Revised Clockwise Direction The West route will change to have the bus go south on Ridge Clockwise Direction Rd. S, to Rebstock Rd, then head One Hour Service west on Rebstock Rd, instead of Fully Accessble Roxborough Ave. Additionally stop Additional Route To #305 will be moved from the corner Expanded hours from Stevensville & Black Creek of Ridge Rd S and Roxborough Ave, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. to the corner of Ridge Rd. S and Rebstock Rd. The decision to revert back to the One-Way loop system came after many discussions with the Transit Advisory Committee (TAC) along with ridership data that showed a steady decline in the use of the transit system when the previous two routes (clockwise and counter clockwise) were in use. Despite the changes in the routes it is still important to note that the additional level of service that was initiated with the clockwise and counter clockwise routes has been maintained. Providing a superior level of service that previously did not exist in the Fort Erie Transit system. These improvements include: • Expanded routes in Fort Erie, Ridgeway, and Crystal Beach • Additional route to Stevensville and Black Creek • Connections to Niagara Falls, Brock University and Niagara College • New main transit hub located at the Municipal Centre • Expanded hours of service from 6 am – 9 pm • New pre-paid smart cards available for purchase onboard • New mobile friendly Fort Erie Transit website (fetransit.ca), which includes real-time bus times, up-to-date transit alerts and detours, and trip planning capabilities It is also important to state that the Fort Erie Transit system is 100% accessible, complete with audio and visual pre-boarding and onboard announcements to routes and stops. This accessibility allows everyone in the Town of Fort Erie to freely move around a welcoming, prosperous, connected community of choice. Carla Stout, 905-871-1600 For more information Transit Services Manager [email protected] Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 1-833-BUS-LINE (1-833-287-5463) of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.fetransit.ca Contact 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, 905-890-6000 Niagara Region Thorold, L2V 4T7 www.niagararegion.ca Fall/WinterFall/Winter 2018-20192018-2019· · Fort Erie Community Guide | 11 public services Tree Removal & Replanting

Ash trees make up about 60 to 75 per cent of all trees located in Fort Erie. Town staff estimate that there are about 16,500 ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Fort Erie; with about 80 per cent of them located on private property.

In 2018, the Town will be spending $582,000 for the trimming and removal of trees on Town property. Over the past few years, the Town completed a tree removal program in South Fort Erie and Crescent Park. Staff will continue assessing the EAB impact throughout Fort Erie for the remainder of the year.

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-871-1600 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.contactus.forterie.ca

Town-owned ash trees will be identified, tagged and marked with an “X”, “X & H” or “dot” in Did You Know white paint to indicate the action to be taken by the Town’s arborist.

Water & Wastewater

The Town of Fort Erie prides itself on delivering safe drinking water to its customers. To ensure the water is safe, our staff maintains and continuously improves the Town’s Drinking Water Quality Management System as required by the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Standards.

In addition, Town water is monitored at the source, during treatment, after treatment and within the distribution system. Samples are taken at the intakes, at the treatment plant and at distribution sites and then sent to certified laboratories for testing. Some tests are conducted on site such as a chlorine analysis.

Contact Niagara 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way 905-980-6000 Region Thorold, L2V 4T7 www.niagararegion.ca

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-871-1600 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.contactus.forterie.ca

During the summer, Niagara Region regularly tests Fort Erie beaches for levels of E. Coli bacteria. Did You Know If the E. Coli levels are high, Niagara Region will deem the beach as unsafe or closed.

12 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 Fall/Winter 2018-2019 · Fort Erie Community Guide | 13 SIGNFOR OUR UPe -NEWSLETTER https://www.forterie.ca/pages/ENewsletter

Monthly updates on new Town initatives, upcoming events and important reminders for residents and businesses!

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Once every four years a Municipal and School Board Election is held, this is an important election as it helps guide and shape the Town of Fort Erie for the next four years. The role of Mayor and Council is, although not limited to: to represent the public and to consider the well-being and interests of the municipality; to develop and evaluate the policies and programs of the municipality; to determine which services the municipality provides, and to maintain the financial integrity of the municipality. It is our goal to increase voter turnout at every election, the last election in 2014 the Town of Fort Erie had a voter turnout of 43%, we hope this only increases for 2018.

Voter’s List To be able to vote in the October 22, 2018 Municipal and School Board Election, you need to be on the Voters’ List. If you are not sure whether you are on the Voters’ List, please visit: www.voterlookup.ca. You can also update your information and an elector name to an address and change your school support. To be eligible to vote you must be: aged 18 or older, a Canadian citizen, reside in the municipality or be the owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or the spouse of such owner or tenant, and are not prohibited from voting otherwise by law. Advance Polls If you are unable to vote on Monday October 22, please be aware that there are Advance Polls. These Advance Polls are as follows: • Friday October 12, 2018 at the Stevensville Memorial Hall (2508 Stevensville Rd.) 9 am – 2 pm • Saturday October 13, 2018 at the Leisureplex Banquet Hall (3 Municipal Centre Dr.) 9 am – 5 pm • Monday October 15, 2018 at the Central Fire Station (444 Central Avenue) 1 pm – 8 pm • Tuesday October 16, 2018 at Crystal Ridge Community Centre Hall (99 Ridge Rd. S) 9 am – 6 pm Those requiring accessible voting services are encouraged to vote at an Advance Poll, as these will be fully accessible. Where to vote on Monday October 22, 2018 • Ward 1 Central Fire Station (444 Central Avenue) • Ward 2 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 (130 Garrison Rd.) • Ward 3 Leisureplex Banquet Hall (3 Municipal Centre Dr.) • Ward 4 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 230 (228 Southmill St.) • Ward 5 Crystal Ridge Community Centre (99 Ridge Rd. S) • Ward 6 (600) Stevensville Memorial Hall (2508 Stevensville Rd.) • Ward 6 (610) Faith Reformed Church (3605 Back Creek Rd.) What you need to vote On Monday October 22, 2018 please ensure that you have your Voter’s card and one identification such as a driver’s license, or health card. For a complete list of registered candidates running for Mayor, Council or School Board please visit https://www.forterie.ca/pages/RegisteredCandidates.

Direct Election of Regional Chair For the first time in Niagara, the Regional Chair will be directly elected in the 2018 Municipal Election by general vote. All voters across the Niagara Region are entitled to one vote for Regional Chair.

The Town of Fort Erie would also like to acknowledge that the 2018 Municipal and School Board Election are a combined effort of all of the municipalities in Niagara Region, “Niagara Votes 2018.”

The Community Guide was designed in partnership with the Town of Fort Erie’s Did You Know Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Contact Town 1 Municipal Centre Dr., 905-871-1600 of Fort Erie Fort Erie, L2A 2S6 www.contactus.forterie.ca

Fall/Winter 2018-2019 · Fort Erie Community Guide | 15 parks, trails & waterfront

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Boat Launch...... 17 Parks...... 19 Trails...... 20 (playgrounds, splash pads) Dog Park...... 17 Water...... 20 Sport & Skate Parks...... 19 (boat launch, waterfront) (ball hockey, baseball, soccer, football)

16 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 P, t & w Fort Erie Community | 17 Guide 2018-2019 · Fort Erie Community Fall/Winter $10/day $10/day arking: $100/year asses: P P Boat Launch Boat Dog Park Dog Park

eason eason The park is open year-round from 6 from year-round open is The park 12 under Children 11 p.m. a.m. to park in the permitted not are years supervision. without Let your furry friends roam free and free friends roam furry your Let Fort at dogs other with socialize at located dog park leash-free Erie’s don’t But Park. Sugarbowl Lions the up to pooped it, it’s they if forget… it. scoop to you S information for 61 page See boating. about The Crystal Beach Waterfront Waterfront Beach Crystal The from open is launch boat Park September. May to On-site Looking for a place to launch launch to a place for Looking water Erie has Fort boat? your end the at available points access and Stonemill Point, Prospect of are locations These roads. Kraft any offer and do not unimproved are but support facilities launch for point access water a perfect kayaking. or canoeing 18 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 pArKs, TrAIls & WATErFrONT Playgrounds & Splash Pads One of the greatest strengths of the Town is our wonderful parks system. Fort Erie’s sixteen uniquely themed playgrounds offer a range of play P, T & W experiences for a variety of ages and abilities.

See page 22 for a map of Fort Erie’s parks.

Accessibility and inclusiveness are a priority in the Town’s playgrounds. All new or replaced Did You Know playgrounds are designed in consultation with the Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee. Sport & Skate Parks

sport parks - From softball to skatepark - The Fort Erie skatepark soccer, Fort Erie has a number of was designed by renowned skatepark sport parks being used by local designer Jim Barnum of Spectrum clubs to host tournaments and Skatepark Creations. It’s a hybrid sports leagues. Call 905-871-1600 design that combines ‘old-school or visit www.forterie.ca (Contact Us) bowls’ for BMX bikers with stairs and to fi nd a sports fi eld that best suits rails for skateboarders and inline your organization’s needs skaters. The use of safety equipment and budget. is strongly recommended including a helmet, elbow and knee pads.

Live View of Skatepark

Watch the Town’s young talent in action! Go to www.forterie.ca (Culture & Recreation > Parks, Trails Tip and Open Space > Fort Erie Skatepark) and watch a live view of the Fort Erie Skatepark at any time.

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Fort Erie has 36 km of recreational Trail (across from Ridgeway Village trails, ranging from multi-use paved Square and in Waverly Beach Park). trails to walking trails through The repair stations give you free wooded and natural areas. During access to a variety of tools, from a the winter, hikers and cross-country bike pump and tire levers to hex skiers share the frosty trails as keys and wrenches. they venture out into a white wonderland. Want to bring your furry See page 22 for a map of companion? No problem. Leashed Fort Erie’s trails. dogs are welcome on the Friendship Recreational Trail but don’t forget… if they pooped it, you scoop it. If cycling is more your style, don’t forget about our two new bicycle repair stations along the Friendship

The Town’s bicycle repair stations have tools that retract to prevent them from being tangled Did You Know and are secured with high strength aircraft cable to deter theft. Waterfront With 30 kms of Lake Erie shoreline, In addition, most of the Niagara Fort Erie has 24 public access points River waterfront (15 km) is publicly through either road allowances accessible with four dedicated that end at the water’s edge or parks, four public boat launches designated waterfront parks. Fort and the Niagara River Recreational Erie waterfront parks include: Trail. Winston Churchill once · Crescent Beach Park described it as the ‘most scenic · Crystal Beach/Bay Beach drive in the world’. · Crystal Beach Waterfront Park and Boat Launch See page 22 for a map of Fort Erie’s · Riverwalk waterfront public areas. · Bernard Beach Park · Waverly Beach Park

Planning on touring the Point Abino Lighthouse this summer? Purchase your ticket in advance to reserve your spot. Tours Tip begin in June until September and take place on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. See page 59 for more information.

20 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 Do You Know a Potential Wish Child? CRITERIA for WISHES 1. The child must be under the age of 19 and reside in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. 2. A Qualified medical practitioner must confirm that the child suffers from a potentially life-threatening illness. 3. The child must not have been granted a Wish from another Wish-granting organization. The true impact of a wish cannot be measured in dollars and cents and your efforts will touch the hearts of many! (All information held in strictest confidence) Tender Wishes Foundation P.O. 824, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6 Telephone: 905-371-0300 Co-ed Program for Girls & Boys 5— NEW ENROLLMENTS email: [email protected] 26 years old www.scouts.ca www.tenderwishes.org Beaver Scouts: (5 – 7 yrs) Contact: Ashley Waters Cub Scouts: (8 – 10 yrs) New Volunteers Always Welcome! Scouts: (11 – 14 yrs) 905-380-4314 Venturers Scouts: (14 – 17 yrs) [email protected] Wishes can come true through you! Rover Scouts: (18 – 26 yrs) Make a difference and Volunteer!

Become a Home Childcare See it. Provider Report it. with Niagara Region Niagara Region and your local municipality are tackling the issue of illegal dumping. You can • Run your own business from your home, contracted help be part of the solution by reporting a location with a licensed Home Childcare Program where materials have been dumped or if you have • Choose your own schedule, including witnessed someone illegally dumping. evening and weekend hours A reward of $200 will be awarded for reports • Direct monthly payments from of illegal dumping on public regional or municipal Niagara Region roads or properties which lead to a conviction, or a reward of $50 for reports that lead to a • Supports and resources to help compliance. you succeed, including reimbursement of Report online at niagararegion.ca/waste or startup costs call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Provide as many details as possible including location, time, materials dumped, car make/ Apply online at colour, licence plate and description of people. niagararegion.ca/homechildcare

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Arts...... 29 Hockey...... 25 Recreation...... 25-28, 31

Health & Fitness...... 31 Libraries...... 30

24 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 TOTS & ADULTS FREE SKATE: Arenas Arena: Jaycee Arena The Town of Fort Erie offers non-contact, Date: Mondays & Thursdays drop-in hockey programs for men and 11:00am - 2:00 pm women at any level. The participants NOTE: Dates are subject to change make up teams on the spot and play due to holidays, hockey tourna- a friendly pick-up game. Visit www. ments and skate events forterie.ca for more information. PAY AS YOU PLAY HOCKEY (ADULT) PUBLIC SKATING: Ages 18 years and older; non-contact Arena: Leisureplex (Jaycee Arena) hockey; maximum 24 players; full Date:Saturdays - 2:00 - 3:30 pm equipment must be worn; slap shots Sept 1, 2018 - March 23, 2019 are not permitted; and no checking or fighting. Arena: Crystal Ridge Arena P

Fridays - 8:00 - 10:00 pm Arena: Leisureplex (Jaycee Arena) rograms Sundays - 1:00 - 2:30 pm Date: September 4, 2018 to June 28, Cost: $1.50 per person 2019 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Evening Skates: $2.50 per person from 9 to 10:30 a.m.) NOTE: Dates are subject to change Cost: $5 per person or $50 pass due to holidays, hockey tourna- (12 Sessions) ments and skate events Schedules are available on the Town of Fort Erie website

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TEEN ZONE (13-19 YEARS) Teens have access to computers and are offered assistance with resume writing and job searching. Open gym time and a games room is available, and themed activities are organized throughout the year. This is a safe, supervised environment for teens to hang out, be themselves and relax. Transportation is available. Dates: Tuesday and Thursday Nights 6:00pm – 8:00pm. From September 4 – June 28, 2019 Cost: Donation Only. Free with membership

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Douglas Heights Seniors Centre [email protected] L earn More 265 High Street Cost: $30 (annual membership); 905-871-7761 $2 (day pass) Marianne Matthews, Program Coordinator https://www.forterieseniorscentre.ca/ 28 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 Thank you SEASONALSEASONAL INFORMATION INFORMATION for voting us Fort Erie’s Best Chinese Food Family Restaurant & Best Never Miss Another Event! VOTEDOutdoor Patio FOR Remove this Insert from the Guide, reverse fold it Best Chinese FoodBest View. Family Restaurant and place it on your fridge to stay up-to-date on the latest events happening around Town! & Best Outdoor Patio Best View. Yard Waste Collection Yard waste is collected weekly year-round in all municipalities. There is no limit on the amount of yard waste bags you can put out for collection each week. Place your yard waste in an acceptable compostable bag or container at the curb with your garbage, recycling and organics by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day. LIVE Acceptable Yard Waste Items • Brown paper bags • Flowers • Tree trimmings • Leaves LOBSTER • Compost • Hay, straw • House plants • Plants SPECIAL • Feathers • Hedge trimmings • Garden plants • Twigs Pick your own from our lobster tank Report a Pothole • Potholes form when extreme cold temperatures create a deep frost layer which Splash Pads freezes the road base. Visit one off our splash pads • When water seeps into cracks in the pavement, it can refreeze, pressing up and lifting convenientlySplash locatedPa atds Bertie the pavement surface. Centennial Park (Ferndale Park), Did you find a pothole on a Town street? Please call 905-871-1600 and report it to our VisitCrystal one Ridge of four Park, splash Stevensville pads customer service unit. convenientlyMemorial Park located and a atmulti-use Bertie Centennialwater featurePark at (Ferndale RidgewayPa Villagerk), Building a Deck? CrystalSquare. RidgeSplashPa padsrk, Stevensville are open Memorialfrom JunePa 1 rkto andLaboura multi-use Day. Days The warmer months are upon us, which means it’s officially deck and patio season! waandter times feature vary at based Ridgeway on location. Village If you are considering building a deck this season, please note the following information: SquareAdult supervision. Splash pads is arestrongly open from • Building permits are generally required for material or structural alterations to Junerecommended1 to Labour for Day children. Days andunder your property. times12 yearsvary old. based on location. • Permits are required for covered and uncovered decks more than 24 inches above Adult supervision is strongly the ground. recommendedTown Pool for children under • Obtaining a permit is quick and easy. Applications can be picked up at Town Hall 12 years old. (1 Municipal Centre Dr.) or at www.forterie.ca. DELIVERY • TAKE-OUT • PRIVATE ROOMS • LUNCH SPECIALS The Fort Erie Underwater Recovery • Questions or concerns can be directed to the Building Services at 905-871-1600. OPEN ON HOLIDAYS • CHRISTMAS • NEW YEAR’S Unit proudly operates the Kinsmen ToPoolwn (100 PoGilmoreol Rd.) for the Building a Fence? BOOK YOUR PARTIES AHEAD OF TIME & SAVE Thenjoymente Fort Erie of Underwater the community. Recovery UnitBoys proudlyand Girls operates Club Niagara the Kinsmen If you are considering building a fence this season, a building permit is not required, Po(BGCN)ol for theoffers enjoyment the Lifesaving of the however, residents should be aware of property lines and maximum height provisions communitySociety’s Learn-to-Swim thanks to donations program, under the Town’s Fence bylaw. fromwhich many is generously generous funded individuals Ideally, neighbours should discuss the erection of a fence on mutual property lines. andby Canadian businesses Tire. In Jumpstart. addition, the Also, the sidewalk is not necessarily the lot line, as the municipality may own some 905-871-3970 BoysCommunity and Girls swims Club are offers funded free landscaping between the sidewalk and lot line. Residents are encouraged to consult a survey of their property prior to building a fence. READERS’ learn-to-swimby BGCN, local classes businesses through and the SELECTION Please remember the following general regulations if you are considering building a fence 2018AWARDS Redprivate Cross individual. donors. this season: 10% OFF • Front Yard fences can be a maximum of 1 metre high any pick-up Kinsmen PoPoolol • Side Yard fences can be a maximum of 2.3 metres high purchase HOURS: 100 Gilmore Rd. • Rear Yard (residential) fences can be a maximum of 2.3 metres high | over $50 100 Gilmore Rd. 98 Niagara Boulevard • Fort Erie Sunday - Thursday 11am-11pm, 905-994-9480 For more information a copy of the Town’s Fence Bylaw can be found at www.forterie.ca. www.happyjacksrestaurant.ca Friday-Saturday 11am-Midnight AD{TS5098294}

AD{TS5115326} COMMUNITY EVENTS september September SUNON M TUE WED THU FRI SAT End of Summer Parade...... September 1 1 Summer Breezes Music Series...... September 2 Rockin’ the Ridge Concert Series...... September 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Point Abino Lighthouse Tours...... September 8 & 22 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Rail days 2018...... September 8 & 9 Party on the Patio Elevate...... September 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Party on the Patio Elevate...... September 8 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Murder Mystery...... September 8 Fort Erie Optimists 3rd Annual Girls Nite Out..September 13 30 Customer Appreciation Day...... September 15 Customer Appreciation Day...... September 16 Bert Miller Nature Club...... September 17 october Snowbirds over Fort Erie...... September 19 SUNON M TUE WED THU FRI SAT Pasta Dinner...... September 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 South Niagara Life Ministries Key-2-Hope 5k Run/Walk & 10k Roll...... September 22 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Taste of Fort Erie...... September 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Brew at the Zoo...... September 22 Fall Festival & Retired Racehorse Showcase.....September 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Back to School Social...... September 28 Fort Erie Conservation Club Fall Fair...... September 29 28 29 30 31 Trivia Night with the Fort Erie Lions...... September 29 november SUNON M TUE WED THU FRI SAT October 1 2 3 Crystal Beach 5K Run/Walk...... October 6 How-To-Festival...... October 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Boo at the Zoo...... October 6, 7 & 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 South Niagara Artists Fall Studio Tour...... October 13 Bert Miller Nature Club...... October 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Closing Day & Fan Appreciation Day...... October 16 25 26 27 28 29 30 Ridgeway Lions Pasta Dinner...... October 18 All Hallows’ Eve Tours...... October 20, 26 & 27 2nd Annual Fall Vendor and Craft Fair...... October 21 FARMERS’ MARKETS 2018 Municipal Elections...... October 22 Ridgeway Farmers’ Market / Community Health & Wellbeing Week...... October 22-28 Ridgeway Art by the Market Harmony Hills Seniors Club Fashion Show...... October 25 from Now to October 13 (Saturdays) The Ladies Foursome Play...... October 26 Crystal Beach Farmers’ Market Bridgeburg Trick or Treat...... October 27 from May to October (Sundays) All Hallows’ Eve Tours...... October 27 Stevensville Farmers’ Market Halloween Party...... October 28 from May 16 to September 12 (Wednesdays) Halloween Bash...... October 28 Fort Erie Race Track Farmers’ Market Lions Douglas Heights Seniors Centre - Open House...... October 29 from June 10 to mid-October (Sundays) Halloween Parade...... October 31

See page 34 or visit www.forterie.ca for event details. COMMUNITY EVENTS december November SUNON M TUE WED THU FRI SAT Red Ribbon Art Exhibition and Sale...... November 3 1 13th Annual Black Cat Gala Auction...... November 9 Remembrance Day Service...... November 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fort Erie Santa Claus Parade...... November 17 Heritage Arts Trivia Fundraiser...... November 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Community Living Fort Erie 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Christmas in New Orleans...... November 17 Bert Miller Nature Club...... November 19 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Ridgeway Lions Pasta Dinner...... November 22 30 31 Santa’s Fantasyland...... November 23 & 30 Ridgeway Lions ChristmasTree Sale...... Nov. 24 -Dec. 23 Christmas Bazaar...... November 24 January Spirit of Christmas Make your Own Vintage Christmas Decoration...... November 24 SUNON M TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 December 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ridgeway Lions ChristmasTree Sale...... Nov.r 24 -Dec. 23 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Community Christmas Party...... December 8 Spirit of Christmas...... December 7 & 8 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Bert Miller Nature Club...... December 17 Ring Bells for PEACE and REMEMBRANCE 27 28 29 30 31 with Heritage Arts Legacy ...... December 17 february January SUNON M TUE WED THU FRI SAT Crystal Beach Polar Bear Dip & Chili Challenge...... January 5 1 2 Ridgeway Lions Pasta Dinner...... January 17 Bert Miller Nature Club...... January 21 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Robbie Burns Party...... January 27 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pancake Breakfast...... July 7 & 8 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 February The Game’s Afoot Play...... February 15 Bert Miller Nature Club...... February 18 fow llo ongoing events at: Ridgeway Lions Pasta Dinner...... February 21 The Sanctuary for the Arts Ridgeway www.thesanctuaryarts.org/events The Bell Tower Arts & Entertainment Complex www.thebelltowercommunity.com/calendar Garrison Little Theatre www.garrisonlittletheatre.com

See page 34 or visit www.forterie.ca for event details. We are OPEN til Oct 15th IMIMPORTANTPORTANT NU NUMBERSMBERS EST. 1965 YOUR (EMERGENCY? Call 9-1-1) TOYOTA DEALER Building Permits...... 905-871-1600 BILL’SRelax for the day, SERVING THE Canadian Niagara Power (Outages) ...... 905-871-0330 NIAGARA REGION camp for the week, FOR OVER Chamber of Commerce...... 905-871-3803 TOYOTA Electric Power (Fortis) ...... 905-871-0330 stay for the season! 50 Economic Development & Tourism Corporation...... 905-871-1332 YEARS! Fire&Emergency...... 905-871-1600 Natural Gas (Enbridge)...... 1-800-668-4732 Garbage & Recycling...... 905-980-6000 Poison Control Centre ...... 1-800-268-9017 Police (non-emergency):...... 905-871-2300 Sewer, Sanitation and Roads...... 905-871-1600 ...... 1-866-797-0000 Telehealth Ontario RAV 4 Town Hall...... 905-871-1600 Urgent Care Centre...... 905-378-4647 Water...... 905-871-1600

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Materials 11 – October September Dates: on Oct. 9), November 23 (no class 15 – 11, January 6 – December April 9 26 – 19, February February 12) March (no class $67.50 ($75 non-members) Cost: – MElIssA TAKE MAKE’N KIDs 6-12 AGEs - lOCOCO to designed workshops Two-hour your in spirit creative the unleash be a new will session each child, creation. 6, 8, October September Dates: 1, January 10, December November 10 am – 9 (Saturdays 12, February 12 pm) Cost: $67.50 ($75 non-members) Cost: $67.50 ($75 non-members) Art Programs Childrens www.forterieartscouncil.com Fort Erie Community | 29 Guide 2018-2019 · Fort Erie Community Fall/Winter ($90 for non-members) ($90 for $17.50 ($20 non-members) $17.50 ($20 non-members) $54 ($60 non-members) ursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) 11:00 9:30 a.m. to from ursdays 6-week session. Includes materials. 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N – The Hub N – Rd. 246 Ridge 905-894-8373 [email protected] Council 90 for non-members) non-members) 90 for ($90 for non-members) non-members) ($90 for Erie Arts Fort $81 ($90 for non-members) for $81 ($90 a program register for for register pAINTING ANIMAls IN ACrYlIC IN ACrYlIC ANIMAls pAINTING 12+ AGEs - pYKE MElANI acrylics of versatility the Explore fury sh and fi bird, of studies with – environments in their friends (Tuesdays 6:30 – 8pm) (Tuesdays Cost: pAINTING sTIll lIFE IN OIl lIFE sTIll pAINTING 12+ AGEs - pYKE MElANI subjects oil painting classic Explore Includes new ways! in exciting session – 6-week material 12 8 - Feb Jan Date: (Tuesdays 6:30 – 8pm) (Tuesdays $81 ($ Cost: pAINTING bEAuTIFul lANDsCApEs lANDsCApEs bEAuTIFul pAINTING 12+ AGEs - pYKE – MElANI IN OIl to know where don’t an idea? 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For more for all ages in the community. At all three branches, we offer free Wi-Fi, information, email [email protected]. internet access, appealing areas for children and teen activities, as well as Date: Monthly (Branches vary) comfortable browsing and studying spaces. Scanning and photocopying Cost: Free services, tech help, art displays, movies, fun and educational programs, and author visits all enhance the library experience. JOb GYM Staff from the Job Gym will be at the youth & teen Programs Crystal Ridge branch of the library to hOMEWOrK hElp (4 TO 14 YEArs) sTuFFIE slEEpOvEr (All AGEs) assist the public with job searches, Students in K-8 are welcome to join Come in your pajamas and get resume preparation, and other tasks for after school fun, every weekday. ready to play games, make crafts, and skills necessary to land a job. We’ll provide tutoring, snacks, and and listen to bedtime stories. Don’t Drop-in, or call ahead at 905-871-3932 activities like science experiments, forget to bring your stuffi e to leave to set up an appointment. Please call trivia contests, coding challenges, overnight for the Stuffi e Sleepover for details. art projects, musical instruments, - who knows what wacky fun they’ll Date: Dates vary (Crystal Ridge and and crafts! get up to after the library closes! Stevensville branches). Dates: Weekdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Date: Third Wednesday of every Cost: Free from October to May (Centennial) month at 6 p.m. (Stevensville) TECh hElp Free Cost: Cost: Free Bring in your own device for help, KNITTING (16+ YEArs) TWEEN Club (GrADEs 5 TO 8) troubleshooting and/or training. Learn to knit! All yarn and needles Every Monday night is Tween Club! Date: Drop-in (Centennial) necessary will be provided, though Kids in grades 5 to 8 are welcome to Cost: Free you are welcome to donate, or bring join for snacks, crafts, and minute- WrITErs’ GrOup their own. to-win-it games. Each week will have Tips and advice to writers - teen Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays a unique theme. through senior. Challenges and Cost: Free Date: Mondays at 6:30pm (Centennial) homework to get you started. Bring Cost: Free your work and your questions. sTOrYTIME (YOuTh) Children are learning language and Date: First Tuesday of every month Adult Programs (Centennial) other important skills from the time bOOK DIsCussION GrOups Cost: Free they are infants. Join us for reading, If you enjoy reading and like talking- writing, talking, singing and playing -or listening--about what you have COMpuTEr bAsICs - the fi ve fundamental skills that get read, ask about a book group and join A hands-on computer basics children “Ready to Read”! in. 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YMCA of The YMCA o ers preschool (3 to 5 years), youth (6 to 12 years) and teens YMCA Niagara (10 to 15 years) drop-in recreation programs. We also o er registered The E.J. Freeland YMCA, Fort Erie, programs including swimming, YMCA Kid Fit yoga and cardio and YMCA is a place for people, of all ages to Youth Leadership Programs. become involved in wellness, tness, recreational, leadership and social BIRTHDAY PARTIES programs. The YMCA is a 45,000 sq. ft. For children 3 to 12 years. Three-hour party. Enjoy birthday parties at the facility which serves thousands of YMCA with our energetic sta . The kids will have a great time and you’ll members plus hundreds of Fort Erie enjoy a fuss-free birthday celebration with no messy clean-up left for residents in community programs. you. Please note that you are responsible for bringing your own food, Financial assistance, after hours care for decorations, and party favours for the celebration. day camps and child minding is available. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE At the YMCA of Niagara our programs and services are open to all. Our Financial Assistance program serves those individuals and families who Day Camps SPORTS & RECREATION PROGRAMS AQUATICS have the greatest need in our community. Please speak with the Mem- WINTER & MARCH BREAK CAMPS (ALL AGES) Jump in and discover why everyone bership Desk for information. For more details on YMCA programs and (5-14 YEARS) There are lots of ways to get moving from infants to seniors can bene t services, please visit the Membership Desk or ymcaofniagara.org Fun. Active. Unplugged. YMCA Day at the Y by playing your favourite from being active in the water! We Camp isn’t just something to do sports and games. From adults to oer swim lessons, aquatic tness HEALTH AND FITNESS when school is out - it is a kids we’ve got something for every- classes, certi cations, lane swim and If you want to get more active we can help. Whatever your age or stage, life-changing experience. Flags are one. a variety of other programs for you there’s a Y health and tness program to help you and your family captured, friendships are forged and Programs: basketball, volleyball, and your family. achieve your health and tness goals. When you choose the YMCA, you somewhere in between, children pickleball, swimming and more. get the added benet of being part of our community - because it’s COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FEATURES & AMENITIES discover their true potential. For Date: Days and times vary important to feel safe and welcome while working to improve your The YMCA oers Youth Leadership, more information about camp see Cost: Costs vary health. • Fitness Centre with cardio, free www.ymcadaycamp.ca. (memberships and day passes sports leagues, Youth Action and Friday Night Dances both in-branch weights, and strength training available) HEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS and in the Fort Erie community. equipment Your health is your most precious asset and we’re here to help you at Programs • Indoor track GROUP FITNESS every stage, whether you are getting started, taking the next step to get FAMILY PROGRAMS • Pool Classes for individuals of all tness healthy, or aiming to reach your peak. We o er Fitness Coaching and We oer a variety of programs for • Complimentary fitness orientation abilities are oered. Work at your Personal Training. the whole family so that you can own pace and have fun while a • Group fitness classes for all levels have fun and get active together. certi ed YMCA instructor guides you • Personal training Programs: Family Fun, Family and your group to better health. • Gymnasium for recreational sports Bounce, Family Pickleball and more. Programs: Yoga, Barre, Aqua t, (basketball, volleyball, etc.) Date: Days and times vary Zumba®, Group Power®, Cycle t and • Accessible to people with disabilities Cost: Costs vary much more! • Child minding (memberships and day passes • Private and group swim lessons available) • Family change room • and much more!

E.J. Freeland YMCA www.ymcaofniagara.org Register for 1555 Garrison Road Facebook: facebook.com/ymcaniagara a Program 905-871-9622 Twitter: @YMCANiagara

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E.J. Freeland YMCA www.ymcaofniagara.org Register for 1555 Garrison Road Facebook: facebook.com/ymcaniagara a Program 905-871-9622 Twitter: @YMCANiagara

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Fort Erie Optimists 3rd Snowbirds Over Fort Erie Annual Girls Nite Out On Wednesday September 19, 2018, 10 unique vendors, music, food, door Canada’s premier aerobatic team, prizes and fun. Psychics will be on hand the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will giving 15 minute readings for $5.00. perform their 2018 show over Lake Erie Tickets are $20.00 and only 80 tickets and the Town of Fort Erie have been printed. When: September 19, 2018 When: September 13 Where: Lakeshore Road between Start: 7 pm Beatrice Street and the Old Fort End: 10 pm Contact: Nicolas Chevalier Where: 155 Gilmore Road, Fort Erie 905-871-1600 Contact: 905-871-9021 or [email protected] Pasta Dinner Serving spaghetti, penne, homemade Customer Appreciation Day meatballs, sausage, salad, cookies, Join Safari Niagara for their Customer coffee & tea. Appreciation Day where local Niagara When: September 20, 2018 residents will receive a special Start: 4 pm End: 7 pm discounted price! Where: The Crystal Ridge Community When: September 15 & 16, 2018 from Centre. (99 Ridge Road S. Crystal Beach) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact: Ron Brunner 905-894-2765 Where: Safari Niagara (2821 Stevensville Cost: Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5, Road, Stevensville) under 5 free

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South Niagara Artists Fall 2018 Municipal Elections Ridgeway Lions Pasta Diabetes can be complicated, join us Studio Tour Dinner for a monthly group session discussing Artists from Fort Erie, Crystal Beach, Serving spaghetti, penne, homemade topics to help improve self-manage- Stevensville, Ridgeway and Port meatballs, sausage, salad, cookies, ment of diabetes. Drop-ins welcome. Colborne open their studios to visitors coffee & tea. When: October 22, 2018 on weekend of October 13-14. A map is When: October 18, 2018 Where: Polling Locations throughout provided on the website. Start: 4 pm Town When: October 13, 2018 End: 7 pm Start Time: 10:00 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM Where: The Crystal Ridge Community End Time: 8:00 PM End Time: 5:00 PM Centre. (99 Ridge Road S. Crystal Beach) Where: Various artist studios Contact: Ron Brunner 905-894-2765 Contact: Patti Harris Cost: Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5, 905-991-1252 under 5 free Community Health & http://www.southniagaraartists.ca/ Wellbeing Week 38 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 events

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Crystal Beach Polar Bear Dip & Chili Challenge Robbie Burns Party Everyone is welcome to help cel- This year marks the 10th annual ebrate Robbie Burns Day with a tradition as everyone is invited traditional Scottish dinner including to take a dip in the frigid Lake Erie. Haggis. Entertainment before dinner Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., Highland Dancers and enjoy the with delicious chili to be served at Pipes and Drums after dinner. 11:00 a.m., followed by the dip at When: January 27, 2019 1:00 p.m. Prizes for best costume. When: January 5, 2019 Start: 4 pm Start: 10 am End: 9 pm Where: 228 South Mill St. Ridgeway End: 2 pm Contact: Contact: www.crystalbeachia.com Barbara Hopkins 905-380- 6094 Cost: $15 pp

Ridgeway Lions Pasta Dinner Serving spaghetti, penne, homemade meatballs, sausage, salad, cookies, february coffee & tea. When: January 17, 2019 Start: 4 pm The Game’s Afoot Play End: 7 pm A play by Ken Ludwig. Where: The Crystal Ridge Community When: February 15, 2019 Centre. 99 Ridge Road S. Crystal Beach Start Time: 7:30 pm Contact: Ron Brunner 905-894-2765 Where: Garrison Little Theatre Cost: Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5, Contact:Garrison Little Theatre 289- under 5 free 969-6355

Bert Miller Nature Club Bert Miller Nature Club The Bert Miller Nature Club preserves, The Bert Miller Nature Club preserves, protects, restores and improves the protects, restores and improves the natural resources and habitats of the natural resources and habitats of the Niagara Peninsula. The Club also has Niagara Peninsula. The Club also has a number of environmental awareness a number of environmental awareness initiatives and honours people who initiatives and honours people who contribute to to the preservation of our contribute to to the preservation of our natural heritage. natural heritage. 42 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 events e e years to 2 March 2019 - Child MARCH 2019 • & AMS TE A to Adult 2 Entertainment Centr Entertainment Centr 2018 & SK & . R week sessions 905 941 4936 • CATHARINES www.kppskate.ca • 9 vailable: October 2018 905-346-8700 POWE . A Classes for ages ADULT PROGR Fort Erie Community | 43 Guide 2018 -2019· Fort Erie Community Fall/Winter ST 100 Dunlop St. Fort Erie www.sbhpp.com [email protected] PROGRAM DIRECTOR POWER SKATE PROGRAMS egistration forms, class times KATHI PLUG r JUNE SEPT., OCT Seymour-Hannah Sports LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAMS RECREATIONAL SKATE Resins, Compounds, Composites & 905-321-4814 engineered to shape your world. Y, For Seymour-Hannah Sports and Information Laminates designed for your applications. MA Skating Lessons Adult Sessions HigH Performance Plastics

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REEN Appliance Motors Water Pressure Pumps u [email protected] [email protected] Ron Brunner 905-894-2765 • Family Dining • Childrens Menu The Crystal Ridge Community Centre. Centre. Community Ridge The Crystal Fort Erie Conservation Club hall, 2555 hall, Club Conservation Erie Fort r Affordable Family Restaurant February 21, 2019 21, February Swimming Pool Pumps Submersible Sump Pumps 4 pm Specializing in Fish n Chips Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5, under 5 5-12 $5, under Children $10, Adults G 905-871-3070 1A/50 Klauck Street, Fort Erie . 1554 Garrison Rd., feb tart: End: 7 pm Where: Beach Crystal S. Road 99 Ridge Contact: Cost: free S Serving spaghetti, penne, homemade meat- homemade penne, Serving spaghetti, coffee & tea. cookies, salad, sausage, balls, When: Dinner Pasta Lions Ridgeway Ott Rd., Stevensville Ott Rd., Contact: Monday February 18, 2019 February When: Monday Where: www.bertmillernatureclub.org directory

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Arenas...... 45 Community ...... 47-52 Racing...... 53 (programs, services, centres) Seniors...... 55 Arts...... 45 Farmers’ Market...... 52 Sports & Recreation...... 55 Boards of Education...... 45 Health & Fitness...... 52 Transit...... 56 Business...... 45 Heritage...... 52 (local, inter-municipal, specialized)

Churches...... 47 Libraries...... 53 Youth...... 56

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50 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 directory RS E E (NCC) R TNE R ENT ANK A S C B P S E E DDIE UR EN’ R ITION BU D R NIT L T I U H UR NO A C A A F A N A S R R R EAF www.niagarafurniturebank.com www.cssn.ca www.niagarachildrenscentre.com [email protected] [email protected] niagarachildrenscentre.com The Niagara Furniture Bank collects collects Bank Furniture The Niagara in furnishings used home gently and individuals provide to order Region Niagara in the families pots, chairs, beds, tables, with and other linens dishes, pans, “shelters” turn that furnishings “homes”. into 905-682-8371 or L free a is Buddies Snow & Leaf & that program based volunteer living and adults seniors assists W raking leaf with a disability with Volunteers shoveling. and snow needed. always 905-682-3800, ext. 35 or NIAGA assessment provides The NCC with children to and therapy and/or developmental physical, disabilities. communicative 905-688-3550 or info@ 905-984-8953 or region4@niagaranutritionpartners.cawww.niagaranutritionpartners.ca NIAGA NIAGA a is Partners Nutrition The Niagara dedicated organization non-profit and facilitating supporting to and Lunch Snack Breakfast, age children school for Programs Region. Niagara the across Fort Erie Community | 51 Guide 2018-2019 · Fort Erie Community Fall/Winter ) HS IETY OF OF IETY OC S S D D GYM (J GYM R B NITIE [email protected] U

A JO A OWA R H N H www.jhs-niagara.com www.icanter.ca [email protected] [email protected] www.incommunities.ca JO community-based provides JHS adults to services and programs justice, of fields in the youth and and employment prevention, Niagara the throughout education Region. 905-871-3932 or 2-1-1 or NIAGA INCOMM on, and information 211 provides social, community, to, referrals government and related health or community your in services 211, Dial in Ontario. anywhere available is service a day, 24/hrs Additional in 150 languages. include: programs - provides Services 1) Language local to services interpretation providers/agencies. service - Niagara’s Services Volunteer 2) an provides centre volunteer volunteer of database online in Niagara. opportunities 905-894-FARM or & Rehabilitation, Education & Education & Rehabilitation, Leisure. & Recreation Training, Inclusive include: Programs Therapeutic summer Camp, Day Program, Driving Minis Riding, Hippotherapy- Program, Music Program, Language Speech Day Seniors Program, Wellness Horse Approved Ministry Program, and Program Apprenticeship Groom Trips. Day School/Group

TIC U E P IATION A R E OC S H S IATION OF OF IATION E R OC E E S V S IDING A IDING ENT R IAFE) CA C H Y . – “I CAN” T P SP I R IAN UR IE ( IE IE IE IE NATI IE R R SH R R T E S T E T T R U R R IEND EAD INJ EAD R FO www.forteriespca.ca www.fenfc.org www.firststepsincanada.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] EQ create to is mission CAN-T.E.R.’s I individuals where setting a can barriers and without with Therapy for farm the experience I CAN T.E. 905-871-7789 or HIAFE supports individuals with with individuals supports HIAFE and their injury brain aquired programs, through families Daily and awareness. advocacy music, skills, life include programs literacy therapy, cognitive fitness, Co-op activities. more and many welcome. volunteers and students H A 905-871-2461 or FO not-for-profit a charitable are We E the to dedicated organization promote and to animals all of welfare animals. all of humane treatment 905-871-8931 or F FO E Friendship Erie Native The Fort agency service social a is Centre a offers people that all open to and activities. programs of variety Most dates. and times for Call charge. of free are activities 905-871-3641 or services, community connections connections community services, reception. and refugee directory P EAORT CARES RLYON CHILD AND other necessities along with exception of Statutory holidays. FAMILY CENTRE emergency Utility Assistance and Tax 905-871-1600, ext. 2431 or An EarlyON Centre offers welcoming preparation. For tax appointments [email protected] environments where you & your please call 211 or 905-682-6611. www.forterie.ca child 0 to 6yrs can learn play be 905-871-1592 or forterie@can. curious & engage with others. We salvationarmy.org YMCA OF NIAGARA - FORT ERIE will support you & your child’s www.salvationarmyforterie.org BRANCH journey by providing free drop in The YMCA of Niagara is a charity, programs resources workshops & WE LCOME WAGON open to all, providing leadership community referrals. A greeting and information service and opportunities for people and 905-321-7596 or 1-866-933-9633 for newcomers to the community, their community to grow in spirit, [email protected] families with a new baby or mind, and body. www.portcares.ca expecting a baby, planning a 905-871-9622 or ymcaforterie@ wedding, planning retirement, niagara.ymca.ca SOUTH NIAGARA LIFE MINISTRIES new business openings and new www.ymcaofniagara.org (SNLM) professionals and executives. SNLM is a Christian based non- 1-844-299-2466 or info@ See page 61 for Sports & Recreation profit, counselling and resource welcomewagon.ca center in the town of Fort Erie. Free www.welcomewagon.ca Heritage and confidential. 905-871-0236 or FORT ERIE HISTORICAL MUSEUM WOMEN’S ADDICTION RECOVERY [email protected] Discover the unique history and MEDIATION (WARM) www.snlmcounsel.ca character of the places and people WARM Niagara provides personal of Fort Erie through the programs, support recovery programs designed research facilities, exhibits and gift S E’T. GEORG S FOOD BANK for women experiencing addiction St. George’s Catholic Church runs shop. Currently featuring exhibits and families affected by addiction. a food bank for local residents on about the Fenian Raids, Community 905-246-4483 or Monday, Wednesday and Friday from History, First Nations and Made [email protected] 10 a.m. to noon. in Fort Erie. Open 9am-5pm. From www.ywcaniagararegion.ca 905-894-8592 September to May it is open Sunday- Friday and from June to August T HE ADULT LITERACY COUNCIL OF Farmers’ Market it is open daily. Admission is by GREATER FORT ERIE (ALC) donation. (See page 43 for Farmers’ Markets) The ALC is a dedicated volunteer- 905-894-5322 or driven registered charity that [email protected] promotes literacy. Progams include Heatlh and www.museum.forterie.ca one-to-one tutoring for basic literacy, Fitness preparing students for the GED, and FO RT ERIE RAILWAY MUSEUM family math. FO RT ERIE LEISUREPLEX The CN 6218 locomotive is the focal 905-871-6626 or WALKING TRACK point at this location. Repair work on [email protected] 1/7 of a mile track is located around the engine will begin in the spring of www.literacyforterie.ca the perimeter of the Kinsmen Arena 2018. The Museum will remain open ice pad. Walkers are cautioned to during this time with exhibitions in T HE SALVATION ARMY IN FORT ERIE watch for errant pucks during the the Ridgeway Station and a gift shop The Salvation Army provides hockey session. The track is open in the B-1 Station. Open 9am-5pm emergency food, clothing and daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. with the daily from Victoria Day to Labour

52 | Fort Erie Community Guide · Fall/Winter 2018-2019 directory ACK R ACE T ACE R idg S R E IE IE H R Racing Libraries T ANC R t www.forterieracing.com [email protected] 905-871-3200 or BR Centennial 905-871-2546 or [email protected] Crystal 905-894-1281 or [email protected] S evensville e 905-382-2051 or [email protected] FO thoroughbred live Experience E most the one of at racing horse in North racetracks picturesque Sunday and Tuesday every America, Event mid-October. 29 to May from schedule racing and live listing & Parking Free online. available Admission. The libraries of Fort Erie offer Erie offer Fort of The libraries and leisure learning lifelong in the ages all for opportunities internet Wi-Fi, Free community. for areas appealing access, as activities, and teen children browsing comfortable as well is available spaces and studying Scanning locations. three all at tech services, and photocopying fun movies, displays, art help, and programs, and educational library the enhance all visits author free are cards Library experience. and property Erie residents Fort to non-residents). for ($20 owners more for www.fepl.ca Visit information. Fort Erie Community | 53 Guide 2018-2019 · Fort Erie Community Fall/Winter M E ITE U S S E

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