NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONT. -- After much consideration, the organizers of the Wings and Wheels Niagara Air Show have decided to cancel their 2007 event, scheduled for the weekend of August 25 & 26.

"We are very disappointed to have to cancel this year's show." says airshow organizer Ginger Blythin. She continues, "We had to ground it mainly due to lack of sponsorship support from the business community. A common misconception has been that the air show performers come to the area for free - this simply isn't true. Ever-rising expenses for insurance, lodging, hospitality and other necessities for putting on an event like this is the main reason that we have been forced to cancel."

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the CF-18 "Hornet" Demonstration Team, the Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team and Third Strike Wingwalking were among the acts slated for 2007 at the Niagara District Airport in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

Wings & Wheels Niagara is an annual non-profit community event that has been held in Niagara since 2003. Past performers at the show have included the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the Canadian Forces Skyhawks Parachute Team, the CF-18 "Hornet" Demonstration Team, Scott Manning in his BD5 MicroJet "Stinger", and precision aerobatics by Rick Volker, Julie Clark, Paul "Pitch" Molnar and Melanie Rader.

As Niagara's only not-for-profit airshow, proceeds from previous Wings & Wheels Niagara events supported community partners such as the local food banks, air cadets and Tender Wishes. This year's show was to have supported the CDS Military Families Fund.

According to air show organizer Neil Blythin, "A show like this simply isn't possible without local community support. Each year this event is run by a dedicated crew of 100% volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to making the show a success."

Not to be deterred, plans are already underway to bring back the show in 2008.

Oh I can't wait! I'll be volunteering at the Food & Drink Fest in Hamilton and it is less than 10 days away! The Food & Drink Fest is Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara's largest celebration of food, drink and entertainment! A portion of every ticket sold is donated to Breakfast For Learning. The event takes place March 30 - April 1, 2007 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. What I especially like is that the proceeds benefit our local community.

Here is the latest video about the show: Food & Drink Fest at the Hamilton Convention Center

You can find out more at www.foodanddrinkfest.com and look at the Show Info section.

This looks like so much fun! Volunteering opens up a lot of doors, including planning for future employment, making new contacts and friends, updating and expanding your resume, and developing personal interests and goals.

The Food & Drink Fest is looking for enthusiastic and hard working individuals who are interested in donating their time to help organize Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara's largest celebration of food, drink and entertainment! A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to Breakfast For Learning. The event takes place March 30 - April 1, 2007 at the Hamilton Convention Centre.

This fast pace and exciting event offers you many different ways to showcase your abilities, such as in organizing entertainment, delivering goods to the exhibitors, greeting people at the door, sharing your wealth of food and drink information with the public, and much more!

The volunteer schedule is very flexible and times are available in the early afternoon, dinnertime, and evening times. Please click on our volunteer application to view a shift schedule.

And it gets better! Each volunteer will receive $20 worth of sampling tickets and an Official Show shirt or apron, so they have the opportunity to experience the Food and Drink Fest as a guest after their shift!

You can find out more at www.foodanddrinkfest.com and look at the Show Info section.

It is only one week now until the Wings and Wheels Niagara Air Show in Niagara-on-the-Lake, (close to Niagara Falls).

I am happy to announce that our 30-second TV commercial for the show is finally on the air. Many thanks to Josh Furman, TIG member and owner of Majest Media ( www.majestmedia.com ) in Grimsby, Ontario. The music in the commercial was written and recorded by Rich Hunt ( www.richhunt.com ).

If anyone from TakingITGlobal would like to take a peek, you can view the video at www.youtube.com/wingsandwheels

Our local TV station, TVCogeco, has done an amazing job of supporting the Wings and Wheels Niagara Airshow.

As well, many thanks to John Pinter from www.TeeTimesNiagara.com for his support with the logistics of the show.

I'll keep you all posted on new developments as we come closer to Airshow weekend!