Upcoming Events in Niagara Region
Upcoming Council/Committee Meetings
June 2013
Pool and Spa Operator Courses
Date: Americana Resort and Waterpark
8444 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls
June 19, 9 a.m. - noon
Niagara Region is offering two courses for pool and spa operators. Both are three hours in length and are offered at no cost. At the end of each course, a certificate of attendance will be awarded.
Niagara Escarpment Crossing Public Information Centre
Date: June 19, 7 - 9 p.m.
The Regional Municipality of Niagara has re-opened a Class Environmental Assessment to evaluate truck route alternatives across the Niagara Escarpment.
Regional Council
Dates:
- June 20, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
- July 11, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
- Aug. 1, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
- Sept. 19, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
Regional Council conducts its business at committee and council meetings held on a three-week rotating schedule
Location: Niagara Region Headquarters 2201 St. David's Road, Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7
July 2013
Baby Talk Classes
Dates and Locations:
- Trinity United Church
4287 Williams St., Beamsville
July 2, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Mountainview Church
150 Glendale Ave., St. Catharines
July 26, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Niagara Region Public Health Welland Office
200 Division St., Welland
Aug. 1, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Branscombe Early Learning Centre
6271 Glengate St., Niagara Falls
Aug. 12, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Baby Talk classes are run by public health nurses throughout the year at locations across the Niagara area. Classes are free and you can register online.
Car Seat Classes
Dates and Locations:
- Central United Church
12 Young St., St. Welland
July 25, 6 p.m. - Trinity United Church
15 Pine St. S, Thorold
Aug. 19, 9:30 a.m. - Central United Church
12 Young St., St. Welland
Sept. 5, 6 p.m. - Port Cares
92 Charlotte St., Port Colborne
Sept. 17, 1:30 p.m.
Free car seat classes are available throughout the year to teach parents and caregivers how to safely install and use their own child car seats. Each class is 60 minutes long.
September 2013
Love My Baby Classes
Dates and Locations:
- Ontario Early Years Centre - Bunting Road
234 Bunting Rd., St. Catharines
Sept. 9, 1 - 3 p.m. - Ontario Early Years Centre - Mary Ward School
2999 Dorchester Rd., Niagara Falls
Sept. 18, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Ontario Early Years - Niagara Centre
12 Young St., Welland
Sept. 19, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Ontario Early Years Centre - Walker Family YMCA
25 YMCA Dr., St. Catharines
Nov. 4, 1 - 3 p.m.
Love My Baby is a free program parents are welcome to attend with their babies any time during their first year.
Environment Day
Date: Sept. 14, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Niagara residents can drop-off items that can be recycled or reused, free of charge.
Location: Niagara Region Headquarters
2201 St. David's Rd., Thorold
You're the Chef Training
Date: Sept. 20, 2013
You're the Chef is a cooking program designed to help youth ages 10 to 14 build the skills and confidence necessary to prepare healthy and tasty recipes emphasizing vegetables and fruit.
Location: Niagara Region Headquarters
2201 St. David's Rd., Thorold
October 2013
Fall Branch Collection
Dates:
- Oct. 21 - 25, 2013
- Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2013
- Nov. 4 - 8, 2013
- Nov. 11 - 15, 2013
Branch collection takes place for four weeks in the spring and four weeks in the fall, on your regular collection day. Place branches at the curb by 7 a.m.