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Sunday, June 28, 2015
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The National Weather Service calls for showers this morning then occasional rain or drizzle throughout the day with new accumulation between a quarter and half of an inch possible. The daytime high will be around 60, dropping to 56 overnight.
Monday will be cloudy — then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75 and a low around 62. Tuesday, showers are likely and a thunderstrorm is possible with a high near 75 and a low of around 61. Wednesday, there's a chance of showers with a high near 73 and a low of around 55.
Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 74 and a low around 59. Friday brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 75 and a low around 61. Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 78.
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Monday will be cloudy — then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75 and a low around 62. Tuesday, showers are likely and a thunderstrorm is possible with a high near 75 and a low of around 61. Wednesday, there's a chance of showers with a high near 73 and a low of around 55.
Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 74 and a low around 59. Friday brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 75 and a low around 61. Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 78.
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The Downtown Arts & Crafts Festival continues from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, but with more rain forecast, area residents may be looking to partake in Sesquicentennial Celebration events inside. Fortunately, there are several.
The Lockport Fire Department will hold an open house between 1 and 4 p.m. with a number of activities including an obstacle course for kids, fire safety training trailer and auto extrication demo.
At the Historic Palace Theatre, the special video made for the city's 150th birthday will show between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is a longer version of the video that played on April 11 at the city's official birthday party at the Palace.
Market Street Studios will hold a "Monster Mix" from 2:30 - 4 p.m. where Instructor Jeffrey Lane will guide participants in creating a monster drawing or painting. There is a $20 fee.
At the Kenan Center, an opening reception will be held from 2-5 p.m. for its Fine Arts League of Buffalo exhibit.
Also inside, Cornerstone CFCU Arena is offering $1.50 open skating from 1-3 p.m.
The full list of today's activities follows:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Giant Yard Sale & Flea Market
8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Poem on Canal Street
10 a.m. - noon Flight of Five Lock Tender Demonstrations
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 150th Birthday DVD showing
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Annual Lockport Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival
11 a.m. Chivetta's Chicken Barbeque
1 p.m. Cemetery Tales - Glenwood
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Cornerstone CFCU Arena $1.50 Public Skate
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Lockport Fire Department Open House
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fine Arts League of Buffalo Reception
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Market Street Studios: Monster Mix
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Heritage of Faith Outdoor Concert
For all the details, visit Lockport150.com.
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Lock tender demonstrations will be held today from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for those
brave enough to be outdoors. Otherwise, there's plenty to do inside today.
(SCOTT LEFFLER / ENP STAFF)
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The Lockport Fire Department will hold an open house between 1 and 4 p.m. with a number of activities including an obstacle course for kids, fire safety training trailer and auto extrication demo.
At the Historic Palace Theatre, the special video made for the city's 150th birthday will show between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is a longer version of the video that played on April 11 at the city's official birthday party at the Palace.
Market Street Studios will hold a "Monster Mix" from 2:30 - 4 p.m. where Instructor Jeffrey Lane will guide participants in creating a monster drawing or painting. There is a $20 fee.
At the Kenan Center, an opening reception will be held from 2-5 p.m. for its Fine Arts League of Buffalo exhibit.
Also inside, Cornerstone CFCU Arena is offering $1.50 open skating from 1-3 p.m.
The full list of today's activities follows:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Giant Yard Sale & Flea Market
8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Poem on Canal Street
10 a.m. - noon Flight of Five Lock Tender Demonstrations
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 150th Birthday DVD showing
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Annual Lockport Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival
11 a.m. Chivetta's Chicken Barbeque
1 p.m. Cemetery Tales - Glenwood
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Cornerstone CFCU Arena $1.50 Public Skate
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Lockport Fire Department Open House
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fine Arts League of Buffalo Reception
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Market Street Studios: Monster Mix
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Heritage of Faith Outdoor Concert
For all the details, visit Lockport150.com.
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GASPORT — If you find yourself with a hankering for pancakes this morning but with no desire to make them, the Gasport Masonic Lodge No. 787 has a solution.
The lodge will host their 20th annual Pancake Breakfast at the Royalton Airport from 8 a.m. until noon. The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs and sausage for $8 for adults and $4 for kids under $12.
There will also be a baked goods sale during the event, held annually as a fundraiser for student scholarships.
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The lodge will host their 20th annual Pancake Breakfast at the Royalton Airport from 8 a.m. until noon. The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs and sausage for $8 for adults and $4 for kids under $12.
There will also be a baked goods sale during the event, held annually as a fundraiser for student scholarships.
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
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The Kenan Center Gallery will host a free public reception for the Fine Arts League of Buffalo 62nd Annual Spring Juried Open Exhibition from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibit continues through July 19.
The Fine Arts League is a 61-year-old organization dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of realism in art. Twenty-six artists will be represented in the exhibit. They are: Sally Blain, Paula Borkowski, Karen Carbonara, Thomas Dalbo, Marc Duquette, Roberta Eisenhart, Penny Ferguson, Joan Hambleton, Paulette Jurek, Pat Kraus, Ron Kucinski, Elaine LaVigne, Eileen McNamara, Kaaren Metcalf, Doris Palmer Morris, Teri Jo Ritz, Paul Rybarczyk, DeEtta Silvestro, Don Sadkowski, E. Jane Stoddard, Andrea Tasevski, Sandra Orlando Vanich, Laura Wysocki, Jody Ziehm, and NancyZielinski. A variety of media is presented in the exhibit including oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, pastel, and mixed media.
Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. and Sundays, 2-5 p.m. The Gallery will be closed July 3-5 for the Independence holiday and is closed Saturdays through the summer. For more information, call 433-26517 or go online to www.kenancenter.org.
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The Kenan Fine Arts League exhibit runs from June 28 until
July 19. Shown is "Rockport with Boats" by Michael
Fitzpatrick. (CONTRIBUTED ART)
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The Fine Arts League is a 61-year-old organization dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of realism in art. Twenty-six artists will be represented in the exhibit. They are: Sally Blain, Paula Borkowski, Karen Carbonara, Thomas Dalbo, Marc Duquette, Roberta Eisenhart, Penny Ferguson, Joan Hambleton, Paulette Jurek, Pat Kraus, Ron Kucinski, Elaine LaVigne, Eileen McNamara, Kaaren Metcalf, Doris Palmer Morris, Teri Jo Ritz, Paul Rybarczyk, DeEtta Silvestro, Don Sadkowski, E. Jane Stoddard, Andrea Tasevski, Sandra Orlando Vanich, Laura Wysocki, Jody Ziehm, and NancyZielinski. A variety of media is presented in the exhibit including oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, pastel, and mixed media.
Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. and Sundays, 2-5 p.m. The Gallery will be closed July 3-5 for the Independence holiday and is closed Saturdays through the summer. For more information, call 433-26517 or go online to www.kenancenter.org.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
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Lockport Firefighters and the Lockport Fire Department will host a department open house from 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
Activities will include an auto extrication demo, obstacle course, fire prevention trailer and department and equipment tours. This is a family-oriented event and children of all ages are welcome. The open house will also have complimentary popcorn and balloons.
In addition to the open house activities, Lockport Firefighters will be kicking off their Operation Warm campaign. The mission of Operation Warm is to provide brand new coats to children living in need – positively impacting their school attendance, self-esteem, overall health and well-being. Firefighters will begin accepting donations toward the purchase of coats for local children on Sunday.
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Activities will include an auto extrication demo, obstacle course, fire prevention trailer and department and equipment tours. This is a family-oriented event and children of all ages are welcome. The open house will also have complimentary popcorn and balloons.
In addition to the open house activities, Lockport Firefighters will be kicking off their Operation Warm campaign. The mission of Operation Warm is to provide brand new coats to children living in need – positively impacting their school attendance, self-esteem, overall health and well-being. Firefighters will begin accepting donations toward the purchase of coats for local children on Sunday.
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Monday, June 22, 2015
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A round of golf and some basket raffles sound like a nice relaxing Sunday. Beating cancer at the same time is just a bonus.
Golf Against Cancer, a charity golf tournament at the Lockport Town & Country Club will be held at noon on Sunday.
The event, which benefits Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society, currently has over 50 baskets to raffle and is still looking for more. Cash donations also welcome.
For more information, visit the event's Facebook page.
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The Lockport Town & Country Club will host "Golf Against Cancer" this
Sunday beginning at noon. (ENP FILE PHOTO BY HEATHER N.
GRIMMER)
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Golf Against Cancer, a charity golf tournament at the Lockport Town & Country Club will be held at noon on Sunday.
The event, which benefits Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society, currently has over 50 baskets to raffle and is still looking for more. Cash donations also welcome.
For more information, visit the event's Facebook page.
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Saturday, June 20, 2015
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New York State residents and visitors can fish for free without a fishing license in any of the state’s 7,500 lakes and ponds and 50,000 miles of rivers and streams during the weekend of June 27-28. Saltwater anglers may also fish in marine waters for migratory marine fish species without enrolling in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry.
In addition to the June free fishing weekend, legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo now allows for an increase in the number of authorized yearly statewide free fishing days. This year, Veteran’s Day, November 11, has also been designated as a free fishing day.
“New York has some of the best fishing in the nation, and we’re making it easier than ever for people to come out and see all this state has to offer,” Governor Cuomo said. “These free fishing days are the perfect opportunity to cast a line and take in the great outdoors, and I encourage everyone to explore New York’s lakes and waterways this summer.”
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens said, “There’s really no better time to take someone fishing. The weather is warm, the fish are usually cooperative and beginners can give the sport a try while exploring some of our state’s great outdoor resources.”
Those interested in learning more about the sport of fishing are encouraged to attend one of 40 free fishing events held during throughout the summer. A list of these clinics can be found on the Department of Environmental Conservation’s website at www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27123.html. The public should check back regularly as the list is updated with new events as they are received.
Anglers are reminded that although the requirement for a license and enrolling in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry has been waived during free fishing weekend, all other regulations remain in effect.
NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative is an effort to improve recreational opportunities for sportsmen and women and to boost tourism activities throughout the state. This includes streamlining fishing and hunting licenses, reducing license fees, improving access for fishing and increasing hunting opportunities in New York State. In support of this initiative, last year $10 million in NY Works funding was dedicated to fish hatchery repairs and 50 new land and water access projects such as boat launches, hunting blinds, trails and parking areas.
Anglers searching for places to fish should visit the Department of Environmental Conservation's fishing page at http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html. An interactive map of public fishing locations can also be found on the website.
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In addition to the June free fishing weekend, legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo now allows for an increase in the number of authorized yearly statewide free fishing days. This year, Veteran’s Day, November 11, has also been designated as a free fishing day.
“New York has some of the best fishing in the nation, and we’re making it easier than ever for people to come out and see all this state has to offer,” Governor Cuomo said. “These free fishing days are the perfect opportunity to cast a line and take in the great outdoors, and I encourage everyone to explore New York’s lakes and waterways this summer.”
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens said, “There’s really no better time to take someone fishing. The weather is warm, the fish are usually cooperative and beginners can give the sport a try while exploring some of our state’s great outdoor resources.”
Those interested in learning more about the sport of fishing are encouraged to attend one of 40 free fishing events held during throughout the summer. A list of these clinics can be found on the Department of Environmental Conservation’s website at www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27123.html. The public should check back regularly as the list is updated with new events as they are received.
Anglers are reminded that although the requirement for a license and enrolling in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry has been waived during free fishing weekend, all other regulations remain in effect.
NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative is an effort to improve recreational opportunities for sportsmen and women and to boost tourism activities throughout the state. This includes streamlining fishing and hunting licenses, reducing license fees, improving access for fishing and increasing hunting opportunities in New York State. In support of this initiative, last year $10 million in NY Works funding was dedicated to fish hatchery repairs and 50 new land and water access projects such as boat launches, hunting blinds, trails and parking areas.
Anglers searching for places to fish should visit the Department of Environmental Conservation's fishing page at http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html. An interactive map of public fishing locations can also be found on the website.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015
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Revisit the past with some new “old” friends as the Niagara History Center’s “Step Back in Time Players” re-enactor troupe begins its summer season at 1 p.m. June 28 at Lockport’s Glenwood Cemetery, 325 Glenwood Ave.
The event promises a tour of the grounds and a chance to "meet" famous Lockportians of the past now residing in the cemetery. This visit with “The People of Glenwood Cemetery” will present well-known men and women offering “first-hand” tales of their interesting lives in our historic community.
Famous Lockportians that attendees will have the opportunity to talk to include:
The “Step Back in Time Players” will also present a tour of Lockport’s Cold Springs Cemetery, 4849 Cold Springs Road at 1 p.m. Aug. 2. You’ll meet more of the past and famous now residing in this historic final resting place during this $10 tour.
Visit with early Lockport settlers “Amy Spalding” (Carol Caisse), and “Lyman Spalding” (Dennis Caisse), both Quakers and abolitionists, and hear of Amy’s community service and Lyman’s entrepreneurial spirit. They’ll be joined by “Eliza Mossell" (Brenda Reaves), community leader and advocate for Lockport's African-Americans; “Charles Upson” (David Zimmerman), industrialist and founder of the Upson Company; and “Birdsall Holly” (Charlie Begley), inventor of the first pressurized fire hydrant.
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Re-enactor Charlie Begley will portray Lockport artist Raphael Beck at
Glenwood Cemetery on June 28. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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The event promises a tour of the grounds and a chance to "meet" famous Lockportians of the past now residing in the cemetery. This visit with “The People of Glenwood Cemetery” will present well-known men and women offering “first-hand” tales of their interesting lives in our historic community.
Famous Lockportians that attendees will have the opportunity to talk to include:
- “Washington Hunt” (played by Henry Peters), whose life spanned from Lowertown Lockport to the Governor’s Mansion in Albany, with stops along the way to practice law, establish a church, and build a summer home that is a Lockport landmark.
- “Isabella Sutherland” (Marsha Zimmer), of the long-haired, singing family of Sutherland sisters, will share her celebrity life and undying love for her ne’er-do-well husband Frederick Castlemaine. She’ll tell of grave robbers and ghostly happenings around the couple’s shared burial site.
- Artist “Raphael Beck” (Charlie Begley) will describe work on his masterpiece mural, “The Opening of the Erie Canal: October 26, 1825,” whose full-size replica hangs in our Erie Canal Discovery Center. He’ll tell of a lengthy career as an artist and art instructor, with work gracing prominent homes and locations.
- Entrepreneur “Wallace Keep” (Clint Starke), whose home became Lockport’s Presbyterian Home, will speak of his business and philanthropic efforts, as well as his interest in local history.
- Community activist “Arabella Peterson” (Barb Hemphill) will tell of starting Niagara County’s first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
The “Step Back in Time Players” will also present a tour of Lockport’s Cold Springs Cemetery, 4849 Cold Springs Road at 1 p.m. Aug. 2. You’ll meet more of the past and famous now residing in this historic final resting place during this $10 tour.
Visit with early Lockport settlers “Amy Spalding” (Carol Caisse), and “Lyman Spalding” (Dennis Caisse), both Quakers and abolitionists, and hear of Amy’s community service and Lyman’s entrepreneurial spirit. They’ll be joined by “Eliza Mossell" (Brenda Reaves), community leader and advocate for Lockport's African-Americans; “Charles Upson” (David Zimmerman), industrialist and founder of the Upson Company; and “Birdsall Holly” (Charlie Begley), inventor of the first pressurized fire hydrant.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015
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The Bewley Building parking lot is set to play host to a weekly yard sale/flea market this summer.
The "Giant Yard Sale and Flea Market" will begin with a special bonus two day kick-off weekend June 27 and 28 to coincide with the annual Downtown Arts and Crafts show and the start of Lockport’s sesquicentennial celebration week. After that it will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. each Saturday beginning July 4 through Aug. 29.
The market is sponsored by The Niagara Art Trail in cooperation with the Ticklebridge Co-op and Bewley Building Management.
Vendors can rent a full space (two parking spaces) for $20 per week. Half spaces are $12. The kick-off week taking place the last weekend in June will be the same price, but will include both days for the price of one as an added bonus. Organizers expect that many dealers who frequent flea markets will set up, but also encourage individuals to hold their yard sale here as well. Vendors can be open-air, bring a tent, or sell directly out of a car, van, or pick-up. No tents or tables will be provided. Vendors will be allowed to set up beginning at 7 a.m. the day of each market.
Organizers say that the venue is meant for the sale of used items traditionally found at flea markets or home yard sales. Non- flea market type vendors, such as crafters who wish to sell their items are encouraged to sign up for the Craft Show for the June weekend or the Lockport Community Market through the rest of the Summer.
Locatl not-for-profits and civic groups are invited to take turns setting up to promote their organizations free of charge, however space will be limited.
“Our goal is to enhance rather than detract from events which are already taking place in the City, so we do not want to lure vendors away from the existing venues," said Jay Krull, Niagara Art Trail director. "This is strictly flea market/yard sale."
“We have been involved with the Lockport Community Market since its inception in 2011 and we would never want to do anything to hurt the tremendous event which that has become. Being right around the block from Canal Street, we hope to give the folks who come down each week an additional shopping experience.”
There is no admission charge for shoppers.
For more information, email info@niagaraarttrail.com or call Krull at 609-0433.
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The Bewley Building parking lot is set to play host to a weekly yard sale/flea market this summer.
The market is sponsored by The Niagara Art Trail in cooperation with the Ticklebridge Co-op and Bewley Building Management.
Vendors can rent a full space (two parking spaces) for $20 per week. Half spaces are $12. The kick-off week taking place the last weekend in June will be the same price, but will include both days for the price of one as an added bonus. Organizers expect that many dealers who frequent flea markets will set up, but also encourage individuals to hold their yard sale here as well. Vendors can be open-air, bring a tent, or sell directly out of a car, van, or pick-up. No tents or tables will be provided. Vendors will be allowed to set up beginning at 7 a.m. the day of each market.
Organizers say that the venue is meant for the sale of used items traditionally found at flea markets or home yard sales. Non- flea market type vendors, such as crafters who wish to sell their items are encouraged to sign up for the Craft Show for the June weekend or the Lockport Community Market through the rest of the Summer.
Locatl not-for-profits and civic groups are invited to take turns setting up to promote their organizations free of charge, however space will be limited.
“Our goal is to enhance rather than detract from events which are already taking place in the City, so we do not want to lure vendors away from the existing venues," said Jay Krull, Niagara Art Trail director. "This is strictly flea market/yard sale."
“We have been involved with the Lockport Community Market since its inception in 2011 and we would never want to do anything to hurt the tremendous event which that has become. Being right around the block from Canal Street, we hope to give the folks who come down each week an additional shopping experience.”
There is no admission charge for shoppers.
For more information, email info@niagaraarttrail.com or call Krull at 609-0433.
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