Park Place Market steadily growing! See ya Thursday!
Image of the Day – July 23, 2014
July 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Council tables proposed garbage plan
July 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The Niagara Falls City Council voted to table the decision on the Mayor’s proposed new garbage plan until answers to questions are provided and they have more time to study the plan themselves…
READ THE BUFFALO NEWS STORY ON THE MATTER HERE: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/niagara-falls/falls-council-tables-proposed-garbage-program-20140721
From Niagara to Washington, D.C. [by 2chicks2go]
July 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
[From 2chicks2go.wordpress.com]
On June the 13th, one of the Chicks had a Capital idea! She decided it was time for a summer trip to our Nation’s Capital, patriotic girl that she is. So here are some tips, tidbits and photos, in case you want to go to Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, MD.
One of the best ways for a tourist to see DC is to take a tour. I went on a bike tour, and loved it! It was so nice to be out in the open air, with access to many places that cars can’t go (and feet can tire quickly. HA!). The guide was very knowledgeable, and kept the pace leisurely so that all of the riders were comfortable. We took in a lot of sites in a 3 hour span, something that is difficult to do on your own. http://dc.capitalcitybiketours.com/tours … (continued)
READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE: http://2chicks2go.wordpress.com/2014/07/15/from-niagara-to-washington-d-c/
Image of the Day – July 21, 2014
July 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
WE INTERRUPT YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED IMAGE OF THE DAY to urge
you to attend TODAY’s City Council meeting at 5pm at City Hall. Witness your vote in action!
NFMMC August Calendar of Events
July 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
August 2014 Calendar of Events
Thursdays
Meeting: Project Runway Weekly Peer Group, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Mary C. Dyster Community Education Room, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St.
Fridays
Meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous First Step Group, 8 to 9 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
Saturdays
Meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous New International Group, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
Sundays
Meeting: Narcotics Anonymous, 5 to 7 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
Friday, August 1
Jewelry Sale: “Circle of Life.” Fashion jewelry, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Waterfall by the Gift Shop, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.
Tuesday, August 5 (also August 19)
Support Group: GriefShare, for adults coping with grief caused by the death of a loved one, 6 p.m., Auditorium C, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Call 278-4604 or 433-3780 to register. Free.
Thursday, August 7
Breastfeeding Class: Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding from our certified lactation consultant, 6 to 8 p.m., Mary C. Dyster Women’s Pavilion, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. To register, call 278-4623.
Thursday, August 7
Jewelry Sale: “Rosanna’s Jewelry.” High fashion jewelry, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Waterfall by the Gift Shop, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.
Saturday, August 9
Garden Walk: “Grand Gardens of the Niagara Portage.” Enjoy a summer stroll through four beautiful gardens along the Portage including historic Schoellkopf Park on Portage Road between Pine and Walnut avenues. Events include a guided tour by award winning landscape architect Joy Kuebler at 10 a.m., Tai Chi at noon and 1 p.m. and Yoga by Soma Cura Wellness Center at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. For more information call 716-278-4570.
Monday, August 11
Bariatric Surgery Support Group: For people who have had weight loss surgery and those who are considering it, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Call 278-4402 for information.
Monday, August 11
Breast Cancer Support Group: To You It’s All About Cancer (2U ABC), education and support for and by breast cancer patients and survivors, 6 p.m., HSBC Community Room
The Heart Center of Niagara, 2nd floor, 571 10th St. Call 957-TALK (957-8255) for information.
Monday, August 11 (also August 13, 18 and 20)
Class: “Living with Diabetes,” a four-session program recognized by the American Diabetes Association as meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Mary C. Dyster Community Education Room, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Pre-registration is required. Call 278-4102 to register.
Thursday, August 14
Purse Sale: “Poppi’s Got a Brand New Bag.” Purses, purses and more purses, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Waterfall by the Gift Shop, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.
Thursday, August 14
Free concert: “Rockin’ the Park” featuring The A-List Band, 6 to 8 p.m., historic Schoellkopf Park, Portage Road between Pine and Walnut avenues. Bring your lawn chair! Sandwich specials for sale by Hard Rock Café. Call 278-4570 for information.
Monday, August 18
Support Group: Breastfeeding support group meeting, 12:30 p.m., Mary C. Dyster Community Education Room, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Community Health Worker Program. For information, call 278-4623.
Monday, August 18
Seminar: “Taking Control of Your Weight and Your Life” with Dang Tuan Pham, M.D., F.A.C.S., and Bala Thatigotla, M.D., M.R.C.S., 5:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Free. Call 278-4400 to register.
Wednesday, August 20
Sale: “Jewelry is Fun.” From Books ’N’ More – Jewelry, jewelry and more jewelry for $5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.
For more information about our programs, visit NFMMC.org
A Weekend on Whitney Avenue [by Seth Piccirillo, Director – Niagara Falls Community Development]
July 21, 2014 By 4 Comments
Niagara Falls Community Development welcomes everyone to check out two unique events this Sunday, July 27. Both are on Whitney Avenue from 1 to 3 pm, just a few blocks from each other. Both are examples of how thinking differently can help improve a neighborhood.
Make Your Own Park Day
Sunday, July 27 1-3 pm
Corner of Whitney Avenue & 18th Street
Earlier this year, our department demolished the former Whitney Avenue Apartments. It was blighted and beyond realistic repair. It sent a negative message to anyone who passed by. It might as well had a sign that said “This area is unsafe” in 20 foot letters on the roof. Such an eye sore is unfair to the neighbors. The building needed to go.
A few weeks ago, we were contacted by Sarina Deacon via Face Book. She lives in the neighborhood and suggested a park for the Whitney Apartments lot. It was a great idea and we are running with it. Niagara Falls Community Development is partnering with ReNU Niagara, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara and the Niagara Liberty Partnership to create “Make Your Own Park” Day. It is a family friendly event featuring summer games like Kan Jam, outdoor chess and checkers and ladder ball. We will also have sustainability stations for children to make their own environment-friendly crafts to take home.
Niagara Falls Community Development and its partners believe that innovation is mobile and new ideas need to be continually tried and improved upon. To us, that is what “Living NF” everyday means. We started with “Sunday in the PARK-ing Lot” in June. “Make Your Own Park” Day is keeping the momentum going. If you have some free time on Sunday, please stop by.
Deal Realty Open House
Sunday, July 27 1-3 pm
2215 Whitney Avenue
Not too long ago, 2215 Whitney Avenue was a vacant, city owned house getting closer to demolition with every passing today. Then the Isaiah 61 Project partnered with Niagara Falls Community Development, Orleans/Niagara BOCES, the John R. Oishei Foundation, Deal Realty, and many others. Today 2215 Whitney Avenue is a fully renovated home that also provided on the job training to over 60 Niagara Falls residents.
This is more than a before and after project; it is a true transformation. Today, the house is ready for a new homeowner and a fresh start. Deal Realty is hosting the first open house at 2215 Whitney Avenue on Sunday. The Isaiah 61 Project is already working on more houses, training more students and helping more people get back to work. The house at 2215 Whitney Avenue will always be special to us because it was first. We welcome the community to celebrate this accomplishment with all of the many project partners. Hope to see you there.
Man put into induced coma after he’s found beaten at bar
July 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
[From Niagara-Gazette.com]
A 47-year-old Wheatfield man found beaten outside of a Niagara Falls Boulevard bar early Saturday morning was placed in a medically induced coma due to the severity of his injuries.
A Niagara County Sheriff’s deputy was called to The Office Bar, 2319 Niagara Falls Blvd., about 2:30 a.m. for a report of an unconscious man and found the victim laying on his back on a wooden ramp leading to the bar patio…
READ THE FULL STORY HERE: http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/x1278084245/Man-put-into-induced-coma-after-hes-found-beaten-at-bar
Image of the Day – July 20, 2014
July 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Taylor’s Tap & Grill – located on Niagara Falls Blvd just beyond Papa Leo’s.
Great menu and big selection on tap – as you can see!