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09/10/2026

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Today’s myWelland newsletter features the South Niagara Rowing Club Photo of the Week, the Welland Heritage Council's 50th anniversary, Notre Dame football, the Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival, Light of Day Canada, a $10,000 grant opportunity for women entrepreneurs, local business spotlight on Billyard Insurance Group and plenty of upcoming community events.

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09/09/2026

Thanksgiving weekend means one thing: the return of the Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival!

From October 9-12, explore the festival and discover:
🧶 Handcrafted treasures from 150+ artisans
🥧 Seasonal treats & craft beverages
🎶 Live music and family-friendly entertainment
🏡 Heritage tours & demonstrations

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.

Tickets & details ➡️ thanksgivingfestival.ca

👉 Visit our Niagara Local Community Calendar for full event details, to discover more upcoming happenings, or to submit your own event!
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09/09/2026

🎶 Tim Hicks and Steven Page are headlining Light of Day Canada’s biggest benefit concert yet! https://myniagaraonline.com/blog/tim-hicks-and-steven-page-headline-light-of-day-canada-benefit-concert

Join an all-star lineup of Canadian artists at the Meridian Centre on Saturday, November 7, for an unforgettable night supporting Parkinson’s rehabilitation at Hotel Dieu Shaver and cancer care through the Niagara Health Foundation and Walker Family Cancer Centre.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Meridian Centre, St. Catharines
🎟️ Tickets available through Ticketmaster

One night. Great Canadian music. Two important causes.

Learn more: [www.lightofdaycanada.com](http://www.lightofdaycanada.com)

09/08/2026

Event Listing Puttin’ on the Show: The Niagara Agricultural Society 1890 – 1927 The final lecture for 2026 at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum brings an overlooked chapter of Niagara’s agricultural history into the spotlight. https://myniagaraonline.com/event/puttin-on-the-show-the-niagara-agricultural-society-1890-1927

Event Details
When: Thursday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, 43 Castlereagh Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Registration: Required at https://www.notlmuseum.ca/whats-on
Admission: Free for Museum members; $15 for non-members.

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09/08/2026

Looking for something a little different to add to your calendar?

Shaw Festival is hosting “The Art of Ideas: Anecdotes from the Theatre” on September 25, featuring legendary theatre critic and historian Anthony Chase of NPR’s Theatre Talk, along with special guests.

It promises a morning filled with entertaining stories, insights and behind-the-scenes theatre tales.

10 am–12 pm | Tickets: $40, students $20

Find full event details on our Community Calendar.
https://myniagaraonline.com/event/the-art-of-ideas-anecdotes-from-the-theatre

👉 Visit our Niagara Local Community Calendar to discover more upcoming happenings, or to submit your own event!
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09/08/2026

Event Listing | Autumn Playday at The Brown Homestead 🌾

Step into Niagara’s agricultural past with a free, family-friendly day of stories, food, crafts and hands-on history!

Explore the historic John Brown House, discover the journey from flax to linen, uncover local archaeology, enjoy storytime, theatre and local flavours, and learn more about the land, traditions and people that shaped rural Niagara.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🎟️ Free drop-in event

Part of the nationwide Culture Days festival and generously supported by Ontario Culture Days.

👉 Check out the full event listing: https://myniagaraonline.com/event/autumn-playday-at-the-homestead

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09/07/2026

Curious about Rotary?

Join the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore for a relaxed evening of coffee, refreshments and conversation. Learn about its local and international projects, meet new people and discover ways to get involved—no presentation or obligation to join.

Complimentary refreshments will be served.

RSVP: [email protected]

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09/07/2026

Event Listing: Happy Days Sanctuary Fall BBQ Fundraiser

Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 10 AM–4 PM at Joe’s Independent Grocer, 311 Gorham Road in Ridgeway for our Fall BBQ Fundraiser.

Grab a bite and support Happy Days Sanctuary, every purchase helps support the animals in our care. 💚

Stop by and chat with us to learn more about what we do, how to become a volunteer, and our adoption process and cats currently looking for homes.

Purdy’s Chocolate Bars will be available, and you can shop Happy Days swag too!

👉 Visit our Niagara Local Community Calendar to discover more upcoming happenings, or to submit your own event!
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09/06/2026

Impressions of My World in Bold Colour https://myniagaraonline.com/blog/impressions-of-my-world-in-bold-colour The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is pleased to present Impressions of My World in Bold Colour, a solo exhibition by artist Jacintha Krish, on view September 1–27, 2026, in the Joyner Gallery.

09/06/2026

Calling All Women Entrepreneurs: $10,000 Business Grant Opportunity https://myniagaraonline.com/blog/calling-all-women-entrepreneurs-10000-business-grant-opportunity Women entrepreneurs across Ontario have an exciting opportunity to take their businesses to the next level.