80's Thriller Bash

Classy 100 and Bud Light are hosting their fifth annual Halloween 80's Thriller Dance at Rainbow Gardens on Saturday, October 24th from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets are available at Presque Isle Beer for Less for $10 or you can purchase them at the door for $12.
This is a BYOB event and you can bring your own snacks too. It's sure to be a thriller, so come dressed to your best in 80's gear!
There is a moon walk contest sponsored by Erie General Electric FCU, so get those shoes greased up and let's see what you got! You could win an awesome 80's basket as well as $100 Visa Gift Card. Other contests will be happening for best dressed male, female and costume sponsored by Doc Holidays.

So grab that Aqua Net, create some big hair and we'll see you there!

Wine Fest 2009

Wine, Wine, Wine! Red or White. Sweet or Dry. Sparkling. Dessert. Chardonnay or Cabernet.

Now, you can find out which you prefer at the up coming Wine Fest!

The North East Wine Festival will be taking place this weekend, September 25-27 at Gibson Park and Gravel Pit Park. You'll be sure to have a good time with all the fun activites planned for this event.

This year will feature 7 wineries in the Wine Tent, serving over 40 varieties of wines. There will be music to dance to, grapes to be stomped and wine to be drunk.

All in all, a good time! Entry is $6 at the gate or you can buy tickets for $4 at any Erie General Electric FCU branch. They will also have an ATM setup if you need some extra cash while you're there!

There will also be free shuttles to pick you up and take you around to the different Wineries. So, your designated driver is taken care of!

Come enjoy this event with thousands of other attendees, and maybe even find your inner Wine-o!

Heritage Festival

Also known as the "Last Blast of Summer," the 2009 Erie Heritage Festival will take place at Liberty Park on Saturday, September 12th. You can bring down your blanket, chair or other lounging device to help you relax and enjoy the beautiful day on the bay!
While your chillin by the bay, you'll be enjoying musical performances by One World Tribe, Tennessee Backporch and the Zem Zem Drum and Bugle Corps. The festival will conclude with a concert by the Erie Philharmonic, fireworks, canon fire, and church bells.
Want to know what else is great about this event? It's kid-friendly and FREE! You can make donations to the Erie County Historical Society to help support this event while you're there too!
A shuttle is available to those who park by the Maritime museum and Intermodel center.
To learn more, visit their website at www.erieheritagefest.com.

Family First Sports Park

Family First Sports Park (FFSP) has indoor sporting leagues throughout the year. I like participating in sports to keep me busy and active in my "weight gaining" holiday months. You don't have to be a superstar to play, you just need to WANT to play! Now, gather some friends and head to upper peach street to the parks facility to sign up.
Check out their leagues at www.familyfirstsportspark.com to learn more about their different sporting leagues. Maybe we'll see each other there!

yep! Kickball Tournament

I have the pleasure of heading back to my childhood to play some KICKBALL! The Young Erie Professionals, YEP!, of Erie will be holding a Kickball tournament as a local fundraiser.

Your work can sponsor a team, or you can get a bunch of friends together to form a team. It's going to be a great day to play ball, eat, drink and be youthful again!

If you are interested in coming to watch or join a team, go to http://www.yepkickball.org/ to find out more information! To find out more on how to join the YEP! group, visit their website at http://www.youngerieprofessionals.org/

Photo provided from YEP! Newsletter.

8 Great Tuesdays

Throughout July and August, Port Erie brings "8 Great Tuesdays" down at the Liberty Park - Pepsi Amphitheatre.

This is a great family friendly event to sit back, relax and enjoy some live music. You can get a list of the upcoming artists on Port Erie's website http://www.porterie.org/. This Tuesday the 11th will feature a Kiss tribute band!

There is additional parking available at the Blasco Library and Intermodel Center, where you can hop on a shuttle to take you over to the show.

So get your best Rocker clothes on and head down to the bay for some beautiful scenery, great music and good Erie company!

(photo provided from Port Erie)

Blues & Jazz Fest

Frontier Park is the place to be! Enjoy the Erie Art Museum's Blues and Jazz Fest on August 1 & 2.
Something to even bring more excitement to this event, it is absolutely FREE!
For a list of performances, visit www.erieartmuseum.org

Discover Presque Isle

Every Year thousands of locals and visitors set out to "Discover" Presque Isle. Enjoy the beach, shop for some arts and crafts, or just stop down to support the cause to keep Presque Isle clean!

You'll find some good tunes, you can go for a walk, or setup a picnic! Your options are what you make of them!

Let us hope the weather holds out and produces a nice weekend for once!

Laugh till your face hurts

Funny gal Julia Lillis is returning home to her native Erie lands! You don't want to miss this quick-witted blonde cover a variety of topics that are sure to make your jaw sore all night!

Julia has been a busy girl since leaving Erie. She's been to South Korea and Guantanamo Bay entertaining the troops and making herself well-known in the LA area. Julia's not just cracking you up on a stage but on TV, radio and everywhere else she is!

Where will Julia be performing? None other then the Jr's Last Laugh Comedy Club. Make sure you pencil in This TUESDAY JULY 14th at 8pm to be there and not so bored that night! $15 will get you in with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation.

Go.... Get your Laugh On!

Golf

Erie actually has an abundance of golf courses available to play. Whether you are looking for a quick 9-holes or a scenic 18, Erie probably has what you need.
I've found a pretty good reference for golf courses is www.eriegolfcourses.com to find any course around the Erie county.
Good Luck and remember, just have fun!

Walks

This time of year begins the start of many local non-profits charity walks. The Autism and March of Dimes walks will be over the weekend.
Many of these non-profit do amazing work in trying to obtain their goals and missions. People from all around come to participate and walk for whatever cause they support.
I will be walking in the March of Dimes walk this weekend, Sunday at 1p.m. down at Waldameer onto Presque Isle. The walk is 6.2 miles long, but with the wonderful weather coming our way, it shouldn't be too harsh!
I hope you take the time to go out and support a cause you believe in. These walks help raise money and spread awareness in the local community. Do you part and hit the pavement sometime this year!

Cross Country Skiing

Sorry for the long delay of posts, life got crazy!

Anyone in Erie this time of year needs to find a hobby to get them out and enjoy the snow instead of hating it from the indoors. Embrace the weather around you and take time to learn cross country skiing. I am glad my husband took the time to talk me into this sport. I am still learning, but I've gotten better since my outings last season!

When you cross country ski you get a workout, so you're not FREEZING from the constant motion, and it's a great way to check out more Erie has to offer! We've been to Wilderness Lodge, Asbury Park and a field out in Fairview... can't remember the name of it!

I encourage you to borrow a friends ski's, go to the Lodge and rent skis, or be brave and buy a pair because you will love it. I know our dog always enjoys the trips we take out. Gives her a chance to run free in beautiful Erie as well!

Go, get out there to that beautiful white stuff that surrounds us!