COMMUNITY LISTINGS

DOC MAGILLIGAN'S RESTAURANT & IRISH PUB: Madhatters, May 11. Orangeman, May 12. Back in the Daze, May 13. 6400 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls BUCHANANS STEAK & SEAFOOD: Frank Krahn, pianist, May 14. 6022 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls (DoubleTree). 905-353-4111, niagarafallsdoubletree.com DUNN STREET GRILL: Dave Rave, May 13. Mother's Day Jam with Big John T-Bone Little, May 14. 6095 Dunn St., Niagara Falls. 905-3571011 MARILYN'S BISTRO, THE TOWER HOTEL: Ron Dewberry, May 12, 6732 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, 905-356-1501 JORDAN HOUSE TAVERN: Sandy Vine and the Midnights, May 12, Patsy and the Muscle, May 13. 3751 Main St., Jordan. 905-562-9591 ext. 6. www.jordanhouse.ca BOSTON PIZZA AMERICANA: Anthony DiCarlo, May 12. 8444 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls. 905-356-6253. CASA MIA RISTORANTE: Ron Dewberry, May 13, 3518 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, 905-356-5410 WELLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY: Plant Swap May 13, 11:30 a.m. www. wellandlibrary.ca, 905-734-6210 ext. 2521 VICTORIAN TEA: May 13, noon - 2 p.m. Scottlea Presbyterian Church, 515 Scott St., St. Catharines. Tickets $15 per person. 905-646-8468 RIVERBRINK ART MUSEUM: Chalk painting workshop, May 13, 10:30 a.m. with Patricia Pafford. Spring opening exhibition, May 18, 5 p.m. 116 Queenston St., Queenston (Niagara-on-the-Lake). 905-2624510 WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY CELEBRATION: May 13, 1-4 pm. The Smokin' Buddha, 265 King St., Port Colborne. $10 suggested donation. 905-835-9729 DIABETES CANADA CLOTHESLINE FILL-A-TRUCK EVENT: May 13, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fonthill Lions Club. Accepting gently-used clothing, bedding, sleeping bags, purses, yarn, blankets, drapes, hats, pillows, footwear, housewares. TATTING AND CHATTING WITH TEA: May 13, 1 p.m. Free Lessons and supplies. St. Luke's Lutheran Church. 905-894-1189 or email rfrayle@sympatico.ca CRAFTERS & VENDORS EVENT: May 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. hosted by St. John's Anglican Church, 12 Carleton St. S., Thorold. Crafters needed. 905-685-2981 ST. CATHARINES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Plant sale May 13, 9 a.m. - noon. Bill Burgoyne Arena, 129 Linwell Rd., St. Catharines. MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH: May 14, brunch buffet, 11:30 a.m - 2 p.m. Tickets $30 per person, $15 for children 10 and under, three and under free. Club Italia. Niagara Falls. 905-374-7388 to reserve NIAGARA FALLS NATURE CLUB: Nature stroll of the Darling property May 14, 2 pm. 203 Welland Rd., Fenwick. 905-892-0206, niagarafallsnatureclub.org FORT ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARIES: Young Writers Club, May 15. No Excuse Mom's Workout, May 16. Historic Photographs of Niagara with Andrew Porteus, May 17. Stuffie Sleepover Storytime, May 17. For times and locations, 905-871-2546, www.fepl.ca FRIENDLY CLUB SENIORS BINGO: May 17, 1 pm. Doors open at noon. Wesley United Church, 244 First Ave., North Welland. Wheelchair accessible. All Welcome. LIFELONG LEARNING NIAGARA SPRING 2017 LECTURE SERIES: $50 for all lectures, or $10 per lecture. Armenian Community Centre, 156 Martindale Rd., St. Catharines. www. lifelonglearningniagara.com to register. Lectures start at 10 a.m. May 17, Understanding the Big Bang SENIORS DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP: May 17, 10 a.m. $2. Grantham Lions Club, 732 Niagara St., St. Catharines 905-937-4664 ST. CATHARINES & DISTRICT NEWCOMERS CLUB: Annual general meeting May 17, 84 Glen Morris Dr., St. Catharines, 6:30pm. Membership Required. http://www. newcomersofstcatharinesdistrict. weebly.com/ FIREHALL THEATRE: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Until May 27. Adults $20. Seniors/Students $18. www. firehalltheatre.com or 905-3564953. 4990 Walnut St., Niagara Falls. ESSENTIAL COLLECTIVE THEATRE: Senior storytellers volunteer opportunity. We are conducting interviews from May 10-19 of stories from seniors in Niagara. projects@ectheatre.ca or 905-516-9320. A CAPPELLA NIAGARA: Men's chorus meets May 16, 7 p.m. Fonthill United Church, 42 Church Hill. 905-246-9966, 905-892-2336. PORT COLBORNE CHORALE CONCERT: Merrie Melodies, May 12, 7:30 p.m. St. James/St. Brendan's Church, Charlotte St., Port Colborne. Admission $10. JOHNNY CASH MAN IN BLACK: Marty Allen performs a tribute to Johnny Cash with guest Evan Rotella. May 13, 8 p.m. Niagara Falls Optimist Hall, Morrison Street, Niagara Falls. Tickets $20. Available at Rainbow Pure Water, Lundy's and Kalar/ Dunchester Convenience, Dunn and Dorchester or UPS Store, McLeod Road or call 905-325-5704. SENECA QUEEN THEATRE: May 13, Blue Radio and Ultimate Urban: Tributes to Blue Rodeo and Keith Urban. 4624 Queen St., Niagara Falls, 905-353-9461, www. senecaqueen.ca. PORT COLBORNE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: Vocal, voice, choir composition, band and piano competitions. Until May 12. Check pcfa.ca for times and locations. THOROLD REED BAND: Concert hosted by Pelham Community Church 461 Canboro Rd., Pelham. May 17. 7 p.m. 905-892-5922 COMMUNITY CLUB CASTROPIGNANO: Fish and chips dinner, May 12, 3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Mother's Day lunch, May 14, 1 p.m. 1311 Egerter Rd., Port Robinson, 905-384-9292 FORT ERIE LIONS CLUB: Roast pork dinner, May 12, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Lions Seniors Centre, 265 High St. Fort Erie. Adults $12, Children 10 & under $6 FITNESS FUNDRAISER: Shine for Nathan, May 12, 7 p.m. DSBN Academy, 10 Louth St., St. Catharines. $20 per ticket. michelle. jackson288@gmail.com FENWICK UNITED CHURCH PERENNIAL PLANT SALE AND BAKE TABLE: May 13, 8 - 11 a.m. 1050 Church St., Fenwick. THOROLD 39TH ANNUAL ART & CRAFT SHOW: May 13, 10am - 4 pm. Thorold Arena, 70 Pine St N., Thorold. Admission $2. 905-2277248 ST JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH THOROLD: Craft and vendor event with BBQ, May 13, 10 am to 4 pm, 12 Carleton St. South Thorold MEL SWART 25TH ANNUAL AUCTION: May 13. Doors open 4:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:40 p.m. Trinity United Church, 15 Pine St. S., Thorold.Tickets $15. 905-227-4644 WELLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY: Allergies, Eczema & Gut Health, May 16, 7pm. Coffee & Colour for Newcomers, May 19, 1pm www. wellandlibrary.ca 905-734-6210 ext. 252 SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP: Half price sale, clothing only, May 17, 10 am-1pm, 6801 Hagar Ave., Niagara Falls. THOROLD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: May 17, 7 pm. Holy Rosary Hall, 35 Queen St. S. Thorold. Guest speaker entomologist Stacey Hickman. All welcome. 905-2277885. WELLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Monthly meeting May 17, 7 p.m. Wesley United Church, First Avenue, Welland. Guest speaker Glenn Wilson from Hosta Choice Gardens. All Welcome. wellandhorticulture@gmail.com, 905-735-5132. NOT YET DIAGNOSED NERVOUS: Stephanie Dennie, research assistant, Brock University, will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of combat trauma for Canadian soldiers in WWI. May 17, 7 pm. Central Library, 54 Church St., free. 905-688-6103 ext. 211. www. stcatharines.library.on.ca WAINFLEET PUBLIC LIBRARY: Time for Tots & Craft, May 18. Play Dough Make Lab, May 20. 31909 Park St., Wainfleet. 905-899-1277. www.wainfleetlibrary.ca. NIAGARA POST POLIO: Support meeting, May 18, 6:15 p.m. March of Dimes, 3340 Schmon Pkwy., Thorold. JORDAN ART GALLERY: Featuring work by Geoff Farnsworth. Until May 30. 3836 Main St., Jordan. Open Wed - Mon, 10am - 5pm, jordanartgallery.com WELLAND'S WALL OF ART: Featuring exhibition of work by Port Colborne artist Joyce Honsberger until July 7. Northwest entrance Civic Square. 905-735-4463, 905-732-2840