How about enjoying some jazz along with that cup of Joe at the local cafe in Middleport? Alternative Grounds Cafe on Main St in Middleport is starting open mic music on Fridays in August. There will be music by various artists from the area. From 7-9pm on August 9th you’ll see Norm Tibbils Smooth Jaz . [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Coffee and Music to end your week…
Posted in Uncategorized on July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Birthday blue skies
Posted in Life with Lyn, Uncategorized on July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks for all the happy birthday wishes yesterday. As each July 29th rolls around it’s always a day to spend in the house or a secure structure trying to stay dry. Yesterday I got ready for work, got my coffee, my lunch and an umbrella. Wait, I better bring the big umbrella. It’s probably going to [...]
What? no coffee?
Posted in Uncategorized on July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Coffee is one of my favorite things, so I thought this was a good time to let readers know that one of our local coffee places may be closing in the next six months or so. Coffee drinkers, it doesn’t matter if you like one sugar or two, more creamer, no creamer, or iced coffee, [...]
Yes, you can be a winner!
Posted in Life with Lyn, Uncategorized on July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This will be in the paper on Wednesday of this week. Lockport’s Palace Theatre starts a summer lineup this week of great movies and you could win two tickets to see one of them. Read the Partyline each week for a new trivia question. If you know the answer, check in Lynnemarie’s Everyday Connection for the secret [...]
Bring back the Eggs!
Posted in Food and Wine, Life with Lyn, Uncategorized on July 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve talked to a few friends who are buying more eggs than ever before because it is a high quality protein at a lesser cost for their diets. I’m thrilled because I love eggs. We’ve been trading recipes. My Mother used to cook peppers, eggs, onions and potatoes for our family and it was a [...]
Fundraiser Walk along the Canal on Saturday
Posted in Life with Lyn, Uncategorized on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Walk with the Lost Boys of Sudan fundraiser for the Pickle Jar Project. During a Young Christians at Work program a group of youth began saving money in pickle jars in 2007 . They began learning about outreach and global solidarity by one of the Lost Boys of Sudan who spoke at their meeting. [...]
Looking for a Logo…..
Posted in 2009 Celebration Village of Middleport, Life with Lyn, Uncategorized on July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Now you’ll be able to check in on events for the Village of Middleport’s Sesquicentennial in 2009 on the blog. I’ve added a link for all the info I’ve written about leading up to the Celebration for 2009. It’s a big birthday year in 2009. To help celebrate, many events are being planned for the [...]
A Green Bag for shopping
Posted in Food and Wine, Life with Lyn, Uncategorized on July 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It used to happen all the time. I would get inside the store, do my shopping and wander the aisles. Then I’d get in line to purchase my items and realize the cashier was going to pop the question, “Paper or Plastic?” Well, I’d usually ask for plastic, inside the paper. Not because [...]
Remember No Trapper Keepers!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
It’s that time of year again when store shelves are full of the school supplies that students need for all their hard work during the year. I think that parents like me are lucky since we get lists in advance of all the items our kids need. The RoyHart web site has a [...]
Jazz, Wine and Hot Nights this summer
Posted in Uncategorized on July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Looking for something cool to do on a hot summer night? Visit the Niagara Wine Trail on July 19th for the Cool Whites, Hot Nights. Enjoy wine tasting for $20. per person. Listen to cool jazz, sip on cool whites on a hot Saturday night. For the 20. you get a commemorative wine glass [...]
