Special Events:

Take a hike, participate in a reenactment, learn a craft, enjoy exhibits, stop and smell the orchids!

Doors Open Weekend:

1) The Niagara Gorge Discover Center -The Niagara Gorge Discovery

    Center – Gorge Hikes to Schoellkopf Power Station 3; from 9:30

    a.m. to 12 noon, and 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. take a gorge trail hike and 

    learn about the construction and operation of the facility, as well as

    the June 7, 1956 rock slide.  Registration required; Call

    716.745.7848 for information and to register.

 

2) 195th Anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights – Saturday,

    October 13

    This special commemorative event includes reenactment activities at

    Queenston Heights, a 2:30 p.m. commemorative service at Brock’s

    Monument, 3:00 p.m. tour of the Battlefield with author Robert

    Malcolmson, and a 6:00 p.m. dinner at Queenston Heights

    Restaurant. Battle reenactment at 2:00 p.m.

    Refer to www.visit1812.com for more details.

3) Asa Ransom House – Creative Retreat – basics of knitting with

    expert artisan Arlene Behrens October 12 and 13.  Information

    available at www.asaransom.com

4) Roycroft Copper Shop – Copper Repousse Class – October 12 to

    14. Roycroft Master Artisan Frank Glapa will introduce participants

    to a 2 day workshop on copper repousse work.  Class fee $200 +

    $50 materials.  See www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com

 

5) Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 77 Division Street, Welland, ON will be

    serving a luncheon on Oct. 13 & 14 for $5.00

 

Other Events:

 

Jordan Historical Museum, Jordan, ON

     Pioneer Day,       September 29, 2007,        10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

     Contact Trisha McKibbin at 905.562.5242 for details

The Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Buffalo, NY

      Orchid Show, September 29 & 30, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

      Fall Into Fun…Mums the Word, October 19, 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.

      Chrysanthemum Show, October 20 to November 11, Monday to

      Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

      Oktoberfest, October 26, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

      For complete details call 716.827.1584

Rodman Hall, St. Catharines, ON

      The Art of Architecture 2006 Doors Open Niagara Photography

      Exhibit  September 29 to November 11

      Refer www.brocku.ca/rodmanhall

Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY

      “Beyond and In WNY” September 14to October 28

      “Drawing Architecture:  The LJ Cella Collection” September 21 to

      January 6

      Refer www.albrightknox.org

Roycroft Copper Shop and Campus, East Aurora, NY

      Calligraphy Class, September 8, 15, 22, 29

      Tuscan Night, October 5

      Roycroft Campus Arts & Crafts Conference – The Connection:2007,

      October 26 to 28

      Refer www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com

Asa Ransom House, Clarence, NY

      Dinner Theatre with Lancaster Opera House – Arsenic & Old Lace,

      Sept & October dates

      Afternoon Tea, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 1:00 to 4:00

      p.m.

      www.asaransom.com

Grimsby Archives/Grimsby Historical Society, Grimsby, ON

     Genealogy Workshop - Saturday, October 20

     Email: ghsarchives@becon.org or phone 905-309-0796

Kenan Center, Lockport, NY

      "Crossing Borders" - September 14 to October 14

      An exhibit of works by Canadian artists. Free public reception

      Friday, September 14 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

      www.kenancenter.org