Come see our feature artist Evan Rotella rock out some tunes. Evan has been on stage with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nile, Steve Earle and more. We're excited to have him return to Java 98. Doors open at 6:30 pm for sign up musicians. $3 gets you in, youth and teen are free. Proceeds from the door will go to Evan's charity of choice - Light of Day for Parkinson's and Cancer research. We're located at 3855 St. Peter Ave in Niagara Falls. Come to hear some great local musical talent.

Come out for dinner at the Optimist Hall on Tuesday, March 5th and enjoy a pancake dinner in honour of Shrove Tuesday.
For $10 you get 4 pancakes, 2 sausage, peameal bacon, coffee or tea and dessert.  Kids under 12 eat for $6 - 2 pancakes, 1 sausage, peameal bacon, juice and dessert.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
All proceeds from this event goes to helping the kids of Fort Erie.
Food

Our annual St. Paddy's Day dinner will be happening again on Sunday, March 17th doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Dinner includes corned beef and cabbage, boiled potatoes, carrots, roll and butter, coffee or tea and cake for dessert. There will be beer for sale.

Tickets are $15 each with children under 12 - $12 each. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. 

Optimist Joe will be making his cabbage rolls for sale during the event.

For more information call Sue at 9058347988 or Lucille at 9058716590 or any of the Optimist members

Fort Erie Optimist will have the Easter Bunny stopping by at their hall at 1555 Gilmore Rd,on Saturday, April 13th
Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, coffee or tea or juice
$6. per plate
There is a coloring contest for each age group from 2 to 12 with an Easter gift basket awarded to the winning picture.
All proceeds from this event goes to helping kids in the Fort Erie area.
For tickets or more information contact 905-871-9021 or email forterieoptimists@gmail.com

Join the Caring Hearts Children’s Program at St. Joseph’s Hospice for our 6-week closed bereavement support groups for children that runs after school:

Tuesdays, March 19th-April 22nd 4-5:30pm for ages 6-9

Wednesday March 20th-April 24th 4-5:30pm for ages 10-13

The program includes grief activities such as creative play, art, music and more. Groups are facilitated by the Children’s Program Coordinator and trained volunteers. All children must complete an intake assessment before attending any group, and reside in the Sarnia-Lambton community. All services are provided at no cost.

For more information or to register, contact:

Kayla Slegers: 519-337-0537 Ext. 114 or email kslegers@sjhospice.ca