Purchase a Smile Cookie between April 28 and May 4 to support essential services for seniors and disabled adults in Renfrew and Area.  Renfrew and Area Seniors' Home Support, and Golden Age Activity Centre are the proud recipients of this years Smile Cookie Campaign. Purchase your cookies from either of Renfrew's 2 locations or contact Shannon@renfrewhomesupport.ca to get a bulk order form to purchase a box of 12 cookies to pick up. 

🌟 Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Ukrainian culture and heritage at the Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival – Jubilee Year 2025!

This year’s festival will be bigger, brighter, and more welcoming than ever before — with two full days of live entertainment, authentic food, family fun, and meaningful cultural experiences for all ages!

💙💛 What to Expect:

The main stage will come alive with vibrant Ukrainian folk dancing, powerful vocal performances, and live music by talented local and invited bands. Let the rhythms of Ukraine fill your heart and bring the community together in joy and unity.

You’ll also have the chance to enjoy authentic Ukrainian cuisine, including varenyky, borscht, cabbage rolls, sweet treats, and more — prepared with love and tradition.

Explore our vendor market filled with local artisans, handmade crafts, souvenirs, and unique Ukrainian gifts — perfect for yourself or as a special present.

Bring the whole family — there’s something for everyone! Kids will love our free activity zone, with bouncy castles, yard games, face painting, and a Ukrainian-themed photo zone. Cultural workshops and crafts will also be available throughout the day.

For those craving excitement, join in our Cossack-style competitions like tug-of-war, arm wrestling, and weight lifting. Compete or cheer from the sidelines — either way, it's fun for all!

🌙 After Party – Saturday, 8:00 PM to Midnight
When the sun goes down, the fun doesn’t stop! Dance the night away with a live DJ spinning top hits at our lively outdoor After Party. Ages 16+ (ticketed).

🙏 Sunday Morning Service
Join us for a special prayer for Ukraine, led by clergy from the Niagara and Hamilton Deaneries — a peaceful moment of reflection and unity.

🎁 BONUS: Register & Win!
Register on Eventbrite and be entered into our door prize draw for a chance to win an exclusive gift!
 

Whether you're Ukrainian or simply love great culture, music, and food — everyone is welcome. Come celebrate with us and make unforgettable memories at the Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival 2025 in beautiful Niagara Falls! 🌊💛💙

Bill Labadie is once again bowling to raise funds for Community Living CK.  Bowling for seven hours at Chatham Bowlerama on Saturday May 10 beginning at 12:00 pm and continuing to 7:00 PM.  All funds raised will be donated to Community Living CK and directed to the camping program.

Come out and support Bill in his quest to raise monies.  All visitors welcomed.

You’re invited to the Opening Ceremony of the Indigenous Friendship Garden at Heartland Forest.

Join us in celebrating the opening and take part in planting the first seeds of the Three Sisters Garden. Whether you would like to participate in the planting or simply observe, all are welcome to experience this with us.

Location: Outside in the field near the Pollinator Trail.

Please dress for the weather and meet us at the garden.

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Heartland Forest is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Hatiwendaronk and Anishinaabek, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The land is also under the Dish With One Spoon Treaty and the Upper Canada Treaties.

In partnership with the Niagara Aboriginal Area Management Board (NPAAMB), Heartland Forest created a Friendship Garden in 2021, highlighting the cultural importance of wet meadow species to the local Indigenous community. Native species were selected for their sustainability based on site conditions and also for their cultural significance to the Indigenous community. Through our partnership with NPAAMB, Louis Harris (currently on staff) is a member of the Six Nations with an environmental background. He spent the summer of 2021 collaborating on garden design and researching the traditional use of species native to Ontario by Indigenous peoples. A three sisters garden was planted in the middle of the design with heritage seeds donated by seed keeper, Terrylynn Brant from Six Nations. Native wildflower species, sage, cedars and staghorn sumac were purchased from Six Nations nursery – Kayanase Greenhouse.

For more information, please contact: info@heartlandforest.org

Bring mom to the library theatre and treat her to an afternoon of live music performed by local musicians

Saddle up for some fun!  Join us at the Thamesville Threshing Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM to catch the amazing Canadian Cowgirls in action! 

Don’t miss out on all the excitement—head over to thamesvillethreshingfest.com for the latest updates on all the fantastic events lined up for the festival!