A fairground in Killaloe, Ontario is home to the annual Wayne Rose Memorial Chili-Cook Off, where Killaloe residents come each year to compete for the honour and the cash prize. Ava Rose wants to win her hometown chili cook-off after years (16 to be exact) of failing to nab the top prize. Before the day is over, childhood secrets will be exposed, blood will be shed, a pot of chili will be tossed, and another sabotaged. If Ava can piece together her father’s missing five-alarm chili recipe and keep her assistant from maiming herself, she is sure to finally take home the trophy, cash prize and most importantly — the prestige of the annual Memorial Chili Cook Off named for her father Wayne Rose.

As the sauce simmers, bitter rivalry, mystery and zany comedy come to a rolling boil in this hilarious play!

Be part of the opening night gala on Friday, April 4. Cocktails and finger foods will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed by the opening night performance of Five Alarm. Cocktails will be provided by NB Distillers, wine and beer by Niagara College School of Culinary Arts. Food provided by Karen’s Catering, vegetarian options available. One complimentary beverage and charcuterie cup with each ticket.

Regular performances begin Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m. The Canal Bistro will be open for beverages and snacks, and door prizes will be drawn at every performance.

To purchase tickets:

Online https://events.niagaratix.ca/events/five-alarm

Phone 905-735-1700 x4000

In Person at the Welland Community Centre, 145 Lincoln Street, Welland

Bluewater wind ensemble performs various nautically inspired music.

Northumberland Chorus of Sweet Adelines is a diverse community of women who sing a capella harmony, We are women who love supporting women! We sing, socialize, make new friends (for sure!) and leave life's problems behind us once a week! If you're looking for joy in your life, this is the place to be! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We meet Monday nights (stat holidays excluded), from 7-9:30 pm in the church hall of Calvary Baptist Church, 237 Ball Street, Cobourg (doors are at parking lot). Please call Lori at 905-259-4982 or email us at: northumberlandchorus1@gmail.com. Also enjoy our website: www.northumberland-chorus.com or Facebook: NorthumberlandChorus. We look forward to seeing you there!

Step back into the 80's and groove to the classics at our 60's throwback dance.  January 25th at the Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion.  Tickets at the Rideau Candy shoppe, Impression Printing or at the door.

Come enjoy a Valentines Breakfast of pancakes, syrup, sausage, juice and fruit at Athens United Church, 17 Church Street.  Saturday, February 15 from 8am to 10am. Donations to go to the Athens Food Bank.