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SMALL TALK VINEYARDS – STARGAZING IN THE VINEYARD

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SMALL TALK VINEYARDS

In partnership with

The ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA – NIAGARA BRANCH

Present:

STARGAZING in the VINEYARD

Saturday, September 21st – 8-11PM

Doors open at 7:00pm – FREE ADMISSION!

Available for purchase:
Wine by the glass – $6
Tasting platters with a selection of local cheeses, smoked meats & crackers – $15

Small Talk Vineyards
1242 Irvine Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

www.smalltalkvineyards.com

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Niagara Parks Vacation Packages

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What to do in Niagara on the Lake

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ACTIVITIES IN  NIAGARA ON THE LAKE
I have been told there are druids in our midst, and a lone beautiful fir in the nearby forest, currently bedecked with shiny baubles, may be proof. More evidence was the fairy dust and magic in the air at the Kristlemas Market at Stratus.
Everyone was sweet and joyous; the mild weather prevailed, luring folks out onto the patio to sip, savour and shop.
I’m sorry if you missed it all, including the Permtones in the press alley, but there’s hope for you yet: We plan to collaborate with Stratus on an expanded Kristlemas Market next year, among other things!
This weekend’s film at the Shaw is a popular one (W.E.), as will be the LunchMarket vendors: AVella’s Wood Fired Oven with several pizza options, and Curbside Crepes with sweet and savoury choices outside; and Lovin’ From the Oven inside with sandwiches, soup, chili, cheese trays and pomegranate panna cotta.
On the horizon, when you have made it through bustlemas and new cheers, you are invited to the Hottest Night in January: a Trinidadian Fete at the Old Winery Restaurant. The neo-Calypso, ever-adventurous band Kobo Town will keep you moving all night, even as you eat the special West-Indian-themed dishes; and you can slake your thirst with the featured rum-based cocktails. Limin’ strongly encouraged! (Thursday January 10; tickets, $15, available soon!)
Should you feel peckish and social the night before the concert, we will be relaunching the CounterCulture Supper Club on Wednesday January 9th at Balzac’s! Come and join your friends and neighbours over great food and fine spirits of all kinds—some in a glass, some in the souls sitting next to you.
So many more great things in the distance (Singles Mingle! coworking! and more!), so much to look forward to. Mainly seeing you!
Merry, happy, joyous, soulful and profound wishes to all. And to all a good night!
Looking for a Bed and Breakfast or cottage rental while in Niagara?
Visit:  http://www.niagara-on-the-lake-cottagerental.com
Lauren O’Malley Norris

is Gathering Niagara  gatheringniagara.com

Friends of Strewen Winery

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Dear Friends of Strewn,

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year for sharing good food, good company and great wine. And in wine country, it’s harvest! We hope to see some of you if a trip to Niagara is on your agenda. If you are staying at home during vintage, we hope you’re enjoying Strewn wines on your table. In fact, in this newsletter we have included a recipe for you and yours compliments of the Wine Country Cooking School.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!
YOU ASKED US? About the 2012 Growing Season …

“I have never seen a year like this where we came out of the start so quickly and did not slow down a single step, even at sites with record low rainfall and extreme heat in the season.” – Brock University Cool Climate Oenology department associate.

2012 was a unique growing season that progressed quickly from bud-break on and grapes missed the frost damage many other tree fruit experienced this year. Generally bloom dates across Ontario were 10 to 14 days ahead based on a 10-year normal. Of course, the weather is crucial in the weeks leading up to harvest and has a significant impact.

The 2012 harvest now is in full swing. Nearly all of the white grapes-Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, 

Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Blanc–have been harvested and fermentations are well underway.
The first red grapes, Merlot, have started to come in and will be soon followed by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Weather conditions have generally been favourable with mostly dry weather; the few rainstorms have caused no serious problems. The early spring and hot dry summer set the scene for an outstanding vintage; we are expecting spectacular wines.

NIAGARA ON THE LAKE – THINGS TO DO -JULY 1, 2012

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This July 1 2012 weekend is heating up in Niagara on the Lake why not come down and spend the day in Niagara and take advantage of:

8am – Free Breakfast – Simcoe Park
10 am – 10pm -Free Admission to Fort George
12 Noon – Rotary BBQ – Simcoe Park
1-7pm – Live Bands at the Royal Canadian Legion on King Street
1-3:30 pm – Live Entertainment at Simcoe Park
3pm – Cakewalk – Free Cake in Simcoe Park
6pm – BBQ – Fort George
10pm – Fireworks at Fort George

See you all there!!

Last minute accommodations available for this weekend call

289-273-5681, and leave a message or email: wwcottage@live.ca

NIK WALLENDA TO CROSS NIAGARA FALLS TONIGHT JUNE 15, 2012

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Wallendas have rich history, not without tragedy

By CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press

Friday, June 15, 2012

Bob Schutz / AP

In this July 18, 1970 file photo, daredevil Karl Wallenda nears the end of his tightrope walk across Tallulah Gorge, Ga. On Friday, June 15, 2012, Karl’s great grandson, Nick Wallenda, will attempt a high wire walk over Niagara Falls on live television, hoping to write his famous family’s name into the 153-year-old legend of daredevils who’ve “conquered” the natural wonder.

Nik Wallenda (wuh-LEHN’-duh) is ready to add yet another amazing feat to the storied and sometimes tragic Wallenda family history with his walk across Niagara Falls.

ABC will broadcast the walk Friday night by Wallenda, a seventh-generation member of the circus performers.

The Wallendas trace their fearless roots to 1780 Austria-Hungary, when ancestors traveled as a band of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, animal trainers and trapeze artists.

His great-grandfather, Karl, was the patriarch of the modern day Wallendas and himself walked over the Tallulah Gorge on a tightrope. However he died at age 73 when he fell from a wire in Puerto Rico.

Fourteen family members perform today in various troupes.

 

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