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Event Description
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1/19 - 3/20
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Telecare Burlington Distress Centre Volunteers Needed
Telecare Burlington Distress Centre, a telephone listening and crisis service, is in need of Volunteers. Training will be provided and will commence at the beginning of April, 2010. Volunteer and help make a difference in someone's life. Call today and Volunteer 905-681-1488 or email us at telecareburlington@cogeco.net
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Regular Hours,
at Burlington
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3/12
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Hamilton Amateur Astronomers March meeting
The Hamilton Amateur Astronomers Hamilton is a non-profit organization that promotes the enjoyment and advancement of astronomy. Free admission and everyone is welcome.For more information: http://amateurastronomy.org.
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7:30pm,
at The Hamilton Spectator Building, 44 Frid St
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3/13
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Adult Workshop and Tea Dance
The Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society is hosting it's annual Adult Workshop and Tea Dance on March 13th at Westdale Secondary School, 700 Main Street West in Hamilton. This is a teaching workshop with instructors J'Ina Middleton and Louis Emslie and live music by Bobby and Laird Brown. The event runs from 12:00pm-5:15pm and includes two levels of instruction to accommodate both new and experienced dancers.
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12pm-5:15pm,
at Westdale Secondary School, 700 Main Street West in Hamilton
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3/15
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Mohawk College March Break Camp
Camp takes place March 15- 19 for ages 6-9 and 10-13 for $160/week. Camp runs from 9am-4pm with free extended care available from 8am-5:30pm. Activities include theme days, crafts, sports and fitness, an offsite trip and more. Register online at camps.mohawkcollege.ca or call 905-575-2062 for more information.
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9am-4pm,
at Mohawk College
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3/17
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Grimsby Historical Society Event
The Grimsby Historical Society presents Waheed Rabbini on Canadian Women Doctors in India in the Raj. Admission only $5.00. For more information, call 905-309-0796.
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7:30pm,
at CARNEGIE BLDG, GRIMSBY
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3/18
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TIME TO DECLUTTER
SPECIAL FEATURE: Adele Lapointe "Decluttering your Wardrobe" and music from Rosemary Biehn of Burlington. Full Breakfast included. SPEAKER: Seleda Frey of Moorefield, ON will share "My Life is an Open Book". Cost: $13 inclusive. Reservations/cancellations must be phoned in to Dorothy 905.575-0607. Presented by Hamilton Women's Connection in affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries.
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9:30 - 11:15 a.m.,
at Michelangelo's Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. Hamilton
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3/20
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Hamilton Amateur Astronomers Free Brantford Star Party
Join the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers for a free public astronomy lecture and observing session of the night sky. Everyone is welcome.
Where: Tourism Brantford Visitor Centre,399 Wayne Gretzky Parkway 1-800-265-6299. From the 403 exit onto Wayne Gretzky Parkway (exit 38) and head north to the Lynden Park Mall entrance. The centre is south of the mall entrance. Follow the signs." For more information: www.amateurastronomy.org. The Hamilton Amateur Astronomers Hamilton is a non-profit organization that promotes the enjoyment and advancement of astronomy.
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7pm-10pm,
at Tourism Brantford Visitor Centre,399 Wayne Gretzky Parkway
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3/21 - 4/17
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Tiger Group Art Exhibition
The Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, 126 James South, Hamilton is presenting an art exhibition of works by the Tiger Group (Bill Powell, Rick Cook, Eric Ranveau, Rob Laffier, and John Stirling). The show, "People, Places & Things" opens Sunday, March 21 from 1 to 5 pm and continues until April 17th. Info: 905-528-4020.
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1pm-5pm,
at 126 James South, Hamilto
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3/23
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The Lions Club Effective Speaking Contest.
Competitions in English & French, Junior: Grades 6, 7 & 8 Prepaired speech 3 to 5 minutes. Intermediate: Grades 9 & 10, Prepared Speech 5 to 7 minutes plus Impromtu Speech 2 to 3 minutes. Senior: Grades 11 & 12, Prepared speech 5 to 7 minutes plus Impromtu. Tues., March 23/2010. Registration 6PM, Speaking 6:30PM. For info and to Pre Register Contact: Pat Semkow 905 545-9923.
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Registration at 6pm, Speaking at 6:30pm,
at Laidlaw Memorial United Church, 155 Ottawa St. at Cannon
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3/25 - 3/26
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EMPOWERMENT SQUARED PRESENTS SHAIDS OF GREY
After much anticipation, Empowerment Squared is pleased to announce that ShAIDS of Grey is returning to Hamilton for its professional debut. ShAIDS of Grey is an original and compelling AIDS benefit theatre production that seeks to develop a paradigm shift in the way we think about, react to, and contribute to those affected by HIV/AIDS. Presented by Empowerment Squared, ShAIDS of Grey will be performed on the following dates at the following times: Students & Seniors $ 20.00. All performances will be staged in the Great Hall at Hamilton Place. 10 MacNab Street South, Hamilton, Ontario. L8P 4Y3. Visit us at www.shaidsofgrey.com.
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8pm,
at Hamilton Place
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3/27
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The Bronze Foundation Concert
The Bronze Foundation, Greater Toronto's professional community handbell concert choir, will be performing at Melrose United Church on Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:30pm for Melrose's 80th anniversary 'New Beginnings' finale! Reception to follow. MELROSE UNITED CHURCH 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Tickets: $15 Seniors / Students $10. For details call 905-522-1323 or visit www.melroseunited.com.
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7:30pm,
at Melrose United Church 86 Homewood Ave, Hamilton
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3/27
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Helping Hands Street Mission Fundraising Gala
Dinner silent and live auction. Tickets $50 each tables of 10 available. Proceeds go to running the mission and future programming. We are also looking for donations of auction prizes. Please contact hhsm@cogeco.ca for tickets sales and donations. For more details, visit www.hhsmhamilton.com. Come and support an amazing cause in an amazing city!
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6pm-11pm,
at Olympia Banquet Centre on Barton Street
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3/28
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Annual Charity “Cut-a-Thon”
Annual Charity “Cut-a-Thon” Leading hair salons are supporting McMaster Student Outreach Collaborative (MacSOC). All proceeds will enable MacSOC volunteers to work with the community to address the needs of people living in poverty. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Albert Snow Hair Design Group, 1036 King St. W. (Westdale) 905-525-0831.
Cost $25.00 –no appointment necessary.
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9am-4pm,
at Albert Snow Hair Design Group, 1036 King St. W
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3/29
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DUNDAS CENTRAL Public School - SPEAKER SERIES - All Welcome!
Pokes, Tweets, & Blogs: Social Networking for the Concerned Parent (and Teacher). This session is open to all parents in the community with the goal of helping you understand, navigate and protect your family in the new digital social scene. Speaker: Matt Scheben. Childcare: limited spots through Umbrella day care 905-973-7472. Inquiries: 905-627-5955 or Jeremy.Abrahams@hwdsb.on.ca.
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7pm,
at Dundas Central P.S.; 73 Melville St., Dundas
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4/10
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40th Annual Art Auction ~ Dundas Valley School of Art
Over 1200 works of art, including works by artists Robert Bateman, Cora Brittan, Eric Brittan and more. The school will also be featuring for the eighth year, ‘Celebrity Pottery’ with pieces from local musician and artist Tom Wilson, Steve Strongman and CHML’s own Rick Zamperin. The Dundas Valley School of Art is a non-profit charitable organization offering classes in art history, ceramics, design, drawing, jewellery, painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture. The Annual Art Auction is Dundas Valley School of Art’s main fundraising event of the year, with proceeds benefiting both the school and the artistic community. 3 free preview days (April 8-9 9am-9pm, April 10 9am-5pm) Admission $30 or $25 in advance. For more information 905-628-6357 or www.dvsa.ca.
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8pm,
at Dundas Valley School of Art
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4/10 - 4/11
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2010 Canadian Fly fishing Forum
Learn fly fishing secrets from the best! For more than 33 years, this non-profit event, sponsored by volunteers from the Izaac Walton Fly Fishing Club, has helped promote fly fishing and raised more than $200,000 for fisheries habitat improvements, education, scholarships and many other conservation efforts. The Forum will feature an exhibit hall with fly tying demonstrations, 32 seminars and a banquet. New this year are seminars on fly fishing for women. For more information and registration: www.iwffc.ca or call (905) 276-6345
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Contact for details.,
at Burlington Holiday Inn; 3063 South Service Road
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4/13 - 4/15
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Future Building 2010, Hamilton
Beginning April 13th, Future Building is a three-day, construction-only hands-on career exhibition designed to help students, teachers, educators and the general public develop an optimistic view of occupations available in Ontario’s construction industry. In addition, the exhibition will showcase the partnerships of labour and management working together to build Ontario’s future. Receive FREE admission by registering at www.futurebuilding.ca and for more information and any questions, please contact Dorothy Hanlon at 519-579-4732.
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Contact with Details,
at The Careport Centre; Longwood Road South; Hamilton
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4/13
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STONEY CREEK BRIDAL SHOWCASE
For details, call Cheryl 1-866-283-7581.
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Doors open 6:30 pm,
at Liuna Gardens – Winona
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4/17
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MOM-TO MOM SALE
Gently used children's clothes, furniture & more. Free admission. Bake table & used book sale. Email Marion at mwcore@cogeco.ca. Vendor tables still available.
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8-11:30 a.m.,
at Knox Presbyterian Church,23 Mellville St. Dundas
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4/18
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BurlingtonGreen Earth Day Fundraiser
This inspirational event will feature performers and musicians honouring Margaret Atwood’s “Payback” - a written parody of the famous Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” but with an environmental twist. In the final chapter of her book, she presents a modern–day Scrooge encountering the spirits of Earth Day Past, Present & Future. The focus of the piece is on the environmental issues that are facing our planet today, presented in a humourous but pointed manner. The two hour gathering will include entertaining readings from Payback by CBC’s Paul Kennedy, nine time Gemini and Genie nominated actress Janet-Laine Green and Andrew Welch, professional actor and creator of the production. The music of Jory Nash will be sprinkled throughout the evening and copies of Margaret Atwood’s book will be on hand for purchase. Advance tickets will be available soon at $15 or $18 at the door. All event proceeds will support the important environmental work of both BurlingtonGreen and the David Suzuki Foundation. For more details, visit http://www.burlingtongreen.org.
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Contact for Details,
at Port Nelson Church
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4/23
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Youth at Risk & Gang Culture Conference
This conference will provide practical methods and techniques to working with at-risk youth through keynote speakers and workshops. Using conflict resolution, communicating and relating to at-risk youth, motivating youth to make positive changes in their lives, understanding youth engagement and more. Early registration fee $99, Regular fee (after March 1) is $149. Breakfast and lunch included. To register, contact Veronica@livingrock.ca or call 905-528-7625 ext. 236.
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9am-5pm,
at Oakville Convention Centre; 2515 Wyecroft Road Oakville
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5/2
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Walk So Kids Can Talk on Sunday, May 2nd
Join community leaders, volunteers and Kids Help Phone supporters in Hamilton and participate in the ninth annual Walk for Kids Help Phone. The Walk starts at 9 a.m. at Bayfront Park. This family-friendly event is the largest fundraiser of the year for Kids Help Phone, a national charity offering round-the-clock help to kids. From abuse to neglect to the death of a parent, kids in our community deserve the caring and confidential support that is made available to them by Kids Help Phone 24 hours a day, on the phone and online. Walk, so kids can talk. For more information visit walkforkidshelpphone.ca.
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9am,
at Bayfront Park
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5/27 - 5/30
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Parkside’s 50th Birthday
Celebrating our past. Inspiring our future. Parkside High School is celebrating 50 years! Join us May 27 – 30, 2010 to celebrate. Registration is now open for the weekend reunion which includes a Pub Night, a live music dance, a golf tournament, 5 km walk and run, challenge basketball and volleyball, art exhibition, open mic music and a family picnic in the park! Register at www.parkside50.ca or call 905-682-6339 ext 500 for general inquiries. Be a Panther Again in 2010!
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Varies,
at Parkside High School
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5/29
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Halton Run For Water
10K Run, 5K Run and 3K Team Walk-with-Water. The Halton Run For Wateris a simple way to radically change the future of thousands of people living a life without hope. Millions of people in Ethiopia currently live without access to clean water. Without clean water Ethiopian families remain trapped in a life of disease, malnutrition and poor education. Just $35 provides 1 person clean water for life! All pledges for the Halton Run for Water will be used by Hope International Development Agency to bring clean water to the people of Morkisho in Southern Ethiopia. With your help the people of Morkisho will start a new life filled with hope for the future! For Run Details visit www.haltonrunforwater.ca.
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9am,
at Burlington
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