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14th Annual Wellness for All Fundraiser & Paddle Party in support of Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara. Celebrate Mental Health Week on Thursday, May 8 at The Ovation Ball Room, 1311 Egerter Road, Thorold, from 5:30 pm - 9 pm for fun, food, international speaker, psychotherapist, and author Julie Christiansen, followed by a fast-paced "Paddle Party" fundraiser (a cross between an auction and raffle) where a $4 bid per round gets you a chance to win one of over 50 fabulous prize packages. Proceeds help deliver critical mental health and addiction services to Niagara residents. Tickets on sale now, $30 each (includes crudite, dip, rice balls, vegetarian flatbread pizza, dessert station, coffee/tea). Call 905-641-5222 Ext. 2644 for more information.

We are back with a full show and delighted to have you join us in person May 9 - 11, 2025 on Mother’s Day weekend for the 38th Pelham Art Festival In-Person at the Meridian Community Centre in Fonthill, Ontario. A concurrent Online festival will be held May 1 - 31, 2025.  On Opening Night, Friday May 9, 2024, from 7-10pm, over 80 juried artists and juried youth artists will show their work and offer a wide range of beautiful original fine art for you to purchase. The Arena will be transformed into an art gallery for you to wander through, while enjoying live music. Enjoy included hors d’oeuvres and purchase a glass of wine while shopping and meet people in your community while enjoying a special ambience. On Saturday, May 10 from 10-5pm and Sunday, May 11, from 10am-4:30 pm, artists continue to show and sell their work and will be ready to interact with you. Families enjoy an art-related Scavenger Hunt with their children, introducing them to art. Try your hand at painting a small square for a Community Art Project which should be completed by the end of the show. Enjoy live music and watch artists as they work in their booths. Delicious lunches and snacks are also available for purchase. Friday May 9 | 7pm to 10pm Opening Night – $15  Saturday May 10 | 10am to 5pm – $7  Sunday May 11 Mother's Day | 10am to 4:30pm – $7  Weekend Pass – $20  ***Children 12 and under FREE***