May 2, 2023

LemonAID Day

Prepare your glasses to have your thirst quenched as LemonAID Day for FACS (Family and Child Services) Niagara. Mountainview LemonAID Day is a community-driven event encouraging kids to help kids by raising funds to send children to summer camp. On Saturday, June 10, teams of kids will set up lemonade stands across Niagara, including Welland, to ask for donations.

Last year, $85,000 was raised to send more than 400 local children to summer camp, both day and overnight.

Those looking to participate this year will be provided, free of charge, a stand and banner, four t-shirts and hats, lemonade concentrate, pitchers, 100 cups and stickers, and more. Council received the presentation for information and will declare June 10 LemonAID Day.

Art Gallery Proposal

Why does Welland need a centre for creativity and innovation to fuel economic growth, cultural development, quality of life, business investment, and more? Aldo Parotta, resident and member of the Arts and Culture Committee, presented to Council outlining the answers to those questions.

As noted in the presentation package, “an art gallery serves as a concrete reflection of the commitment of the City of Welland to the development and support of local artists and a way to introduce the residents of Welland to the creations of artists from abroad”.

Council received the presentation for information.

Vanier Estates (Phases 1 and 2) Assumed by the City

With the developer’s obligations fulfilled, the City of Welland has assumed the Vanier Estates subdivision. As a result, the City will now assume direct responsibility for the operation and maintenance of roadways, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and watermains in the area.