Courtesy of Zacada Circus

New at Zacada Circus School

Sunday Classes

12 weeks beginning February 9th, 2014

Circus Cubs 10am - 11am

Recreational Classes

10.30am - 12 Noon

Call (905) 643-0013 or Email to register

For more information visit Zacada Circus 

Courtesy of Zacada Circus

SunRype Tri Kids Triathlon Niagara

Kids in Niagara paid a visit to the Sun Rype Tri-Kids Triathlon on Sunday at Ridley College. The weather was perfect, maybe a little hot toward the afternoon, but the kids seemed to enjoy every minute.

Registration was sold out for the 2-day event. The mission statement was clear 'Complete not Compete' and the kids did complete the three events with smiles of well-earned pride as they crossed the finish line.

There was a 3 - 5 year old category, trikes and training wheels all set up above for the bike portion of the race. Parents were allowed to swim with their child, bike and run them across the finish line.

From six years old you had to compete alone...no parents allowed in the transition area made for fast and easy ins and outs! Volunteers and Race Crew were on hand to tie shoes, put socks on and unclip bike helmets. Every single one of them were amazing!

The cycling portion was on a closed circuit, safe from cars, so the kids could just ride and not worry about stopping! The course was 1.5 km with volunteers guiding the way offering encouragement at every step.

Runners of different ages had different lengths of running to complete.

The Finish Line!

The coveted medals, that simply told each child "They Did It!"

All in all...it was a great event. Setting a great example to kids by promoting healthy eating, exercise, and giving them a boat load of self-confidence. 

Congrats Tri-Kids and Sun Rype for a great 2013 event.

Tri-Kids.ca

Hockey Night in St. Catharines

August 10th marks the fourth annual Hockey Night in St. Catharines. The event is organized by MP Rick Dykstra and is bigger and better every year, raising more than $365,000 for the United Way. This year a portion of the proceeds will also benefit The Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation Program at Hotel Dieu Shaver.

Players include Hall of Famers Paul Coffey, Dale Hawerchuck and Mike Gartner. Current NHL's Stephen Weiss, Zenon Konopka, Ryan Strome, Dan Girardi, Paul Bissonette, and Cal Clutterbuck. The Leafs' newly signed forward David Clarkson will lace up too.

The squads will be captained by NHL Alumni Steve Ludzik and Rick Vaive, joining them will be Wayne Primeau, Tom McCarthy, Ric Nattress, Steve Larmer and Ethan Moreau.

Tickets are $15.00 each

Visit http://hockeynightinstcatharines.com or visit one of the following locations to buy your tickets.

Niagara Ice Dogs Office

35 Queen St.

Rick Dykstra's Office

61 Geneva St.

The United Way St. Catharines

80 King St.

Or any Ticketmaster outlet

SunRype TRi Kids Series

A Triathlon series for kids from age 3 - 15yrs 

(Yes, you can go in the pool with your 3 year old and walk with them during the bike and run events!)

TRi KiDS RACES

TRi KiDS Triathlons are non-competitive, safe events designed for 3-15 year olds. We promote and celebrate participation in three fun 'lifestyle' sports; swimming, biking and running.

Our philosophy is one of complete not compete. Focusing on the achievement of each young individual, our goal is to inspire self-confidence and motivate kids to stay active through sport.

We believe kids need to participate in activities that provide a positive experience. We create memorable events where the athletes are the focus and their accomplishment is celebrated by their family and friends, our volunteers and us.

The distance each athlete completes will be based on their age on December 31, 2013.  Using this date allows for a uniform placement into the appropriate age group.  As an example, all athletes turning 8 this year, whether their birthday is in January or December,  will be placed in the 8-9 age group. Their AGE on race day is not used to determine the age group. If you feel your child is not ready to be in the age category based on the December 31st date please contact us by email prior to registering.

SAMPLE DISTANCE CHART FOR ALL AGE GROUPS

The distance varies with each venue.  This chart can be used as a guideline for distances.

Age	Swim	Bike	Run
3 to 5	20 m	500 m	100 m
6-7	25 m	1.5 km	500 m
8-9	75 m	3 km	1 km
10-11	100 m	5 km	2 km
12-13	200 m	9 km	2.5 km
14-15	300 m	10 km	3 km

SWiM, BiKE, RUN....

They start off with a swim in the indoor (and outdoor) pool and then head off on the traffic-free bike and run course. All that’s required is a swim suit, a bike in good working order, a helmet, running shoes and a bunch of enthusiasm.

Each athlete receives a TRi KiDS t-shirt, a race kit and a finishers medal. Most importantly, each one is awarded a healthy boost of self-esteem and an experience to last a lifetime.

Watch the SunRype TRi KiDS Triathlon Series You Tube video.  Race Director, Brad Melville, goes over key points to help make your TRi KiDS race a great one!

 Visit http://trikids.ca/tri-kids-niagara.html 

for information on the Niagara leg of the series.

TRi KiDS races are sanctioned by the governing bodies of triathlon in Ontario and BC.

 

Little Red Riding Hood in Niagara on the Lake

More Great Wolf Lodge Summer Savings

Via Great Wolf Lodge

Last chance to save 20% on Summer stays!

Hurry, book by June 28, 2013 & save 20% with rates as low as $64.00 per person, per night on Family Suites now through July 18, 2013.

Waterpark passes are included with your stay!

Use Promo Code: FUN4ALL

Sunday - Friday Only 

Per person rate based on a family of four.

Book Here!

Yoga Summer Camp

YOGA CAMP

BOYS & GIRLS AGES 5-12 WELCOME

24 Olive St. Grimsby ON

Monday – Friday 10.00 am – 4. 00 pm

July 8 – 12

July 15 – 19

July 29 – August 2 August 12 – 16 August 19 – 23

*Healthy lunches provided on Fridays

$150 + HST / week $35 + HST / day

To Register:

T: 289-407-9453

E: claire@yogatruly.com W: www.yogatruly.com

Children Love Yoga

Children are natural yogiʼs, they breathe properly, live in the moment, thrive on creativity and are filled to the brim with compassion.
A fun, yet structured yoga practice nurtures and encourages these qualities as children grow.
At yoga camp, children will participate in active daily yoga practices, yoga related games, songs, activities and crafts.

Camp led by Claire Matthews (Registered Childrenʼs Yoga Teacher)

McDuff Kids Club Summer Camp

Kids Ultimate Challenge - Mud, Sweat & Cheers!

Evans Ride May 26th, 2013

5^th ANNUAL EVAN’S RIDE

Sunday, May 26^th, 2013

NEW EVENT LOCATION & ROUTE

J.W. Sheldrick Transport, 2942 Thompson Ave., Smithville

Evan’s Ride was started by Evan’s dad, Len Sheldrake, who wanted to start a local community event to recognize his son’s tremendous achievements in learning to ride his bike and to bring awareness to ASD.

This past September, Evan entered grade 11 at Beamsville District Secondary School – home to a great special needs program! Like so many people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Evan welcomes the chance to prove himself and his ride ~ Evan’s Ride ~ symbolizes the hope, love and opportunities for all people affected by ASD.

Every year, Evan leads off the Niagara Region Chapter event on our 22 km journey and completes at least half of the ride. All funds raised remain in our Niagara Region communities and support services and programs for children and families in need.

Please join Evan, his family and friends, on this safe and scenic 11km or 22km bicycle journey through the farmlands of the Niagara Region, while supporting our ongoing battle to understand Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Click here to register your participation

Click here for the Evan’s Ride Brochure & Pledge Page

Registration: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Opening Ceremonies: 10:00 am - 10:15 am

Warm Up Ride Begins: 10:15 am - 10:30 am

Lunch: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Grant Total: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Thank You & Close: 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

For more information, please contact us at administration.niagara@autismontario.com or at 905-682-2776.

Family Fun Day Activities Include:

• Inflatables
• Games
• Fish Pond
• Cotton Candy
• Popcorn Machine
• Arts & Crafts
• Face Painting & Balloon Twisting
• Pizza, Subs, Refreshments
• & Much, Much More!

Thank-You To Our Presenting Partners

Gordon Brownhill Insurance Brokers

Sheldrick Transport Ltd.

& THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!

Thank You To Our Event Leaders

Event Honorary Chair Mayor Douglas Joyner

Len & Evan Sheldrake & The Sheldrake Family

  We hope to see you there!

What can we do this Victoria Day Weekend?

Vineland

Monday May 20th, 2013
Vineland Public School
4057 Victoria Avenue, Vineland

• An assortment of breakfast and lunch options.
• Vendors and artisans from all over the Niagara Region and beyond (books, kids clothing, home decorations, kitchen supplies, specialty foods/snacks, crafts, cards, etc.)
• Interior clean and exterior wash of your vehicle.
• The LARGEST single place ALL year to buy bedding plants, hanging baskets and cut flowers in ONE spot
• Kids activities - games, contests, mini-petting zoo.

Once you're done at the school, take a drive or walk through the rest of the village of Vineland and discover fantastic treasures at a host of yard sales.

Jordan

Monday May 20th, 2013

Balls Falls Conservation Area

In honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Ball’s Falls Conservation Area is inviting people to come celebrate on Victoria Day. Admission is free and visitors can play games, make crafts and learn the history of the Royal Family. 

Festivities kick off at 10 a.m.

Niagara Falls

Monday May 20th, 2013

Queen Victoria Park

Niagara Falls

10.p.m or when darkness falls! So turn up early to avoid disappointment...

Niagara-on-the-Lake

47th annual Virgil Stampede, Saturday May 18th thru Monday May 20th, 2013

Firework display Monday May 20th at 9.30 p.m.

Virgil Sports Park
1565 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil

Admission: Adults $5.00 each 
Children under 15 are Free.

FREE Admission Sunday May 19th

Opening Times...
Saturday May 18th: 9.30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday May 19th: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday May 20th: 9.30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Those with an appetite are invited to attend the Food Truck Eats event at Peller Estates Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake Sunday and Monday. It will bring together 16 food trucks from Canada and the United States that will put a new spin on street food. Admission costs $15 and reservations must be booked in advance.

St Catharines

Happy Rolph Bird Sanctuary, opens this Victoria Day weekend the petting zoo includes chickens, pigs, horses and other friendly animals. The sanctuary also has plenty of ducks, geese and other birds.

The Lakeside Park carousel will be open this weekend. Rides are just a nickel!

Hours for the carousel are Friday 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Victoria Day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Welland

Don't forget Illuniaqua starts this weekend to see this summers line up visit http://www.illuminaqua.com

Sunday May 19th, 2013 at Dusk

The fun starts at 4pm at the Welland Sports Complex on Quaker Road; presented by the North Welland Business Improvement Area.

Free Admission. Live Entertainment. Inflatables. Kids Games. Lawn Chairs and Blankets are permitted.

Wild West Day at BNR Stables

May 20th, Victoria Day, 10am - 4pm: Annual Wild West Day

Join us for a fun day out for the whole family!  Enjoy: Horse rides*, Groom a horse, Petting area, Horse crafts, Face painting*, Interactive Horse Discovery Centre, Live music by "Released in Vinyl", raffles*, 50/50 draw*, Games*, Prizes, Bar-B-Que*, Specials on lessons and camps.

Rain or Shine - indoor facilities for all events.

Admission, Raffle and Activity Tickets : $5 each, 4 for $20. Raffle Prizes include: Trail Ride for 4 from B'N'R Stables ($240 value), 2 Blue Jays Tickets - great seats ($160 Value),  more awesome prizes will be listed soon! 1 Activity Ticket required for each horse ride and face painting.

Support the BNR Performance team and Big Brothers Big Sisters by purchasing raffle tickets to win great prizes even if you can't make it to the Wild West Day.

Advance Raffle/Admission Tickets Available at: 905-892-7433.

Laser Tag Opening in Niagara Falls

Tomorrow, April 19th, will see the opening of possibly the only Laser Tag experience in the Niagara Region.

If you are looking for something to do on the cold winter days, the too hot summer days or the extreme April showers we are experiencing.

At 4.p.m they will open their doors to the public.

Go see what is all about!

 http://zapzoneniagara.com/

What can we do this Weekend?

We are sure everyone is recovering from the chocolate coma that was Easter but there are still events across the Niagara Region for you to enjoy this weekend, not many, but here they are...

St. Catharines Public Library

11:15am - 11:45am Story Stairs Meet on the stairs in the Boys and Girls area at the Central Library at 11:00am every Saturday for 30 minutes of storytelling. Bring your favourite stuffed animal friend. Every Saturday 11.15 am - 11.45 am Central Library FREE 2pm - 2:45pm Family Story Time (Ages 5 years and under and their families) Spend an afternoon at the Library with your family and enjoy stories, songs and crafts. For more information, please call 905-688-6103, Ext. 400 Merritt Branch Free Please register in advance at any Library Location. 2:15pm - 3pm Tell Tails: Therapy Tails Ontario (Ages 6 - 12) Reading should be fun! By reading to a furry friend, children can improve their reading skills, confidence, interest and enjoyment in reading. Every 'Therapy Tail' dog is specially trained and certified to sit quietly and listen while your child reads aloud to it.  Grantham Branch Free Please register in advance by calling 905-688-6103 ext. 300. 2:15pm - 3:00pm April Showers - Family Story Time (Ages 5 and under and their families) Enjoy stories, songs and a craft about spring.  Merritt Branch Free Please register in advance by calling 905 - 688 - 6103 ext. 400  Michaels Craft Store 4th Ave Kids Club 10am - 12pm Earth Friendly Fox Puppet Cost $2.00 Store Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 9:00pm  Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm