Events Calendar

The Stories Were Not Told: Canada’s WWI Internment Camps

Award-winning author and photographer Sandra Semchuk visits the NFHM to share stories from her new book, The Stories Were Not Told: Canada’s WWI Internment Camps. Sandra will share little-known stories about a remorseful period of Canadian history, including how her research for this book took her to Niagara Falls. Sandra is excited to meet and discuss history with like-minded people at the Museum.

February 21, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Political Players on Screen: Winter Film Series

THE IDES OF MARCH (George Clooney, 2011) 101 mins
Rated 14A George Clooney directs and stars in this gritty drama about the secrets of an attractive presidential candidate, exposed by an idealistic press agent played by Ryan Gosling. Fine performances, as usual, by Paul Giamatti and Philip Seymour Hoffman Awards: Oscar nomination, Best Writing; Golden Globe nominations, Best Actor, Director, Screenplay.

February 28, 2019 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Community Yoga Series

Join Shine On Yoga for a FREE community yoga class. Relaxing hatha yoga class, geared toward reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep quality and maintaining or re-gaining your health. No yoga experience necessary.  Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle and a yoga mat if you have one. Recommended for ages 16 and up.  20 Participants max, please come early to ensure a spot!

March 7, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

March Break @ the Museum

Visit the Reptile Kingdom at the Museum this March Break! Each day, Reptile Kingdom brings new and exciting reptiles to the March Break party, including Amazon Rainforest Reptiles, Giant Creatures Reptiles, Australian Outback Reptiles, and the Hungry Reptiles Feeding Frenzy Show! Show times are at 11am & 1pm March 12-15. Afterwards take a journey through the museum, have a party with the Kids Celebrate! exhibition, make a craft and complete a scavenger hunt, then finish the day off with a movie at 3pm.

Dates

• March 12, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• March 13, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• March 14, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• March 15, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Political Players on Screen: Winter Film Series

ELECTION (Alexander Pope, 1999) 103 mins
Rated 14A Adapted for screen from Tom Perrotta’s novel. The multi-talented Reece Witherspoon plays an ambitious student bent on winning a high school election at any cost. Co-starring Matthew Broderick. Awards: Several nominations for Best Writing, Screenplay.

March 14, 2019 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Community Yoga Series

Join Shine On Yoga for a FREE community yoga class. Relaxing hatha yoga class, geared toward reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep quality and maintaining or re-gaining your health. No yoga experience necessary.  Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle and a yoga mat if you have one. Recommended for ages 16 and up.  20 Participants max, please come early to ensure a spot!

March 21, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Political Players on Screen: Winter Film Series

THE CONTENDER (Rod Lurie, 2000) 126 mins
Rated 14A “An intelligent and informed look at the preposterous way our leaders are often picked and sabotaged” (Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington). Outstanding performance by Joan Allen, in the role of a senator, and contender for Vice-President, threatened by a male-driven system blinded by privilege. Outstanding cast includes Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott. Awards: Numerous nominations, Best Actor, Best Actress.

March 28, 2019 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM