The Prince of Darkness visits Niagara Falls with his lovely wife Sharon.
Image of the Day – September 28, 2017
September 27, 2017 By Leave a Comment
3rd and Niagara Street – Niagara Falls, USA 1928
Niagara Rises Press Release for Tails, Troops & Tunes – October 7th
September 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment
On October 7th, 2017, Niagara Rises is holding an all day fundraiser for Dog Tags New York, called Tails, Troops & Tunes. Held at Veterans Memorial Community Park – 7000 Lockport Rd. in Niagara Falls, NY from 12pm-8pm. The event will feature a flag ceremony, speakers, retail and craft vendors, food trucks, a dog pageant, dog kissing booth, a dog obedience demonstration and ending the evening with a concert from 5-8pm featuring Seventh Sign.
The flag ceremony starts at 1:00pm honoring our veterans featuring: The 914th Air Refueling Wing Color Guard, National Anthem performed by Grammy Nominated Christina Custode, (Ret.) 107th Air Force Col. John Higgens, President of Niagara Rises Daniel Rey, Member of Dog Tags of New York Michael Shanley, Town of Niagara Supervisor Lee Wallace and the Sanborn Fire Hall youth color guard.
The Dog Pageant has online pre-registration at www.NiagaraRises.us open to the public for $10 per category. Registration the day of will be $15 per category and runs from 11am to 1pm. The 12 categories for the pageant are listed on the website at www.NiagaraRises.us. Our judges include 2 representatives of SPCA Niagara Jennifer Pitaressi and Amy Lewis, other judges include; Technical Sergeant Amy Owczarczak of the United States Air Force and local dignitaries. The MC for the pageant is local artist Sal Anello.
Vendors include: direct sales, veteran information resources, local crafters, artisans and food trucks. Demonstrations by Iron Island Working Dog Club and be on the lookout for Zombies as they roam the grounds (Terror Technologies).
A Dog Kissing Booth will be a great way to get in some doggy smooches and the opportunity for you and your dog to have a unique picture taken together in our Dog Photo Booth. The day closes out with a live performance by Seventh Sign playing all your favorite classics.
Niagara Rises is a registered 501 (c3) organization that provides support and resource opportunities to organizations working toward strengthening Niagara County. Dog Tags New York empowers members of the veteran community through interaction with rescue animals. They build purpose, trust, and camaraderie, while aiding in transition and adjustment. They take their mission to Veterans and animal organizations throughout the state and in doing so are in need of better transportation for their organization. Niagara Rises would like to help them in this endeavor and have come together to give you this exciting and worthy event.
Image of the Day – September 26, 2017
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Blight busting on 4th st. One less eyesore!
Image of the Day – September 25, 2017
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Another win for the Buffalo Bills – LET’S GO BUFFALOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Image of the Day – September 24, 2017
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Walk the Falls – Great turn out!
St. Peter’s to Bless the Beasts
September 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment
“There are two models in this world for unconditional love,” says The Rev. Dr. Howard Whitaker of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. “One is God. The other is a good dog.”
Fr. Whitaker and the congregation will welcome dogs, cats, livestock, birds, reptiles, fish, and other creatures great and small for their Blessing of the Animals at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.
The event will commemorate the Feast of Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) who is reported to have witnessed to his solidarity with all creation, preaching to birds and taming wild animals with his words.
“There is nothing strange about that,” says Fr. Whitaker, who is also a psychiatric chaplain. “When’s the last time you saw a dog house outside of a Peanuts cartoon? Our animals live with us as part of our families. As creatures of God, they teach us about companionship, humility and loyalty. They are more forgiving than are we. They make us better humans.”
At St. Peter’s service, stuffed animals accompanied by their young owners and photos of beloved pets who have died also will be welcome. There will be plenty of room for trailers and parking at the church. Treats for animals will be available.
What is the strangest animal Fr. Whitaker has ever blessed?
“I blessed black bears in New Jersey. Police K-9 dogs are pretty cool when they come. Hounds and horses are pretty traditional in hunt country, though I bless the fox or the coyote, too. I’m a beekeeper and bless hives all the time. But, snakes in hand still creep me out a little,” says the cleric.
St. Peter’s is located at 140 Rainbow Boulevard in downtown Niagara Falls. The blessing will be held on the lawn in front of the church. “Dogs and cats will be praying together,” adds Fr. Whitaker. “It will be best if they are restrained.”
More information can be found at www.stpetersniagarafalls.org.
