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Event Description |
Time / Location |
| 3/15 - 5/31 |
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Upcoming Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Concerts Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra - Masterworks Concert
Muses - Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 7:30 p.m., Hamilton Place
Pre-Concert Chat 6:30 p.m. Piano Nobile Lounge
Conductor, James Sommerville
Wagner – Siegfried Idyll
Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Stravinski – Concerto in E Flat (Dumbarton Oaks)
Colin McPhee – Nocturne
Mozart – Symphony No. 41 K551 in C Major
Call HPO Box Office 905-526-7756 – www.hpo.org
Affordable tickets and fully accessible for the disabled. Youth & teens just $5.00
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra - Pops Concert
Celtic Charms - Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7:30 p.m., Hamilton Place
Conductor, James Sommerville & Cherish the Ladies
Be enchanted by the haunting beauty of traditional Irish music performed by this internationally successful ensemble.
Call HPO Box Office 905-526-7756 – www.hpo.org
Affordable tickets and fully accessible for the disabled. Youth & teens just $5.00
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra - Masterworks Concert
The Power of Destiny – Saturday, May 31, 2008, 7:30 p.m., Hamilton Place
Pre-Concert Chat 6:30 p.m. Piano Nobile Lounge
Conductor, James Sommerville & Soloists: Laura Whelan, Anita Krause, Kurt Lehmann, John Fanning with the Bach Elgar Choir and Grand Philharmonic Chamber Singers
Brahms – Tragic Overture Op. 81
Brahms – Alto Rhapsody Op. 53
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 Op. 125 D minor
Call HPO Box Office 905-526-7756 – www.hpo.org
Affordable tickets and fully accessible for the disabled. Youth & teens just $5.00 |
Listed Below,
at Hamilton Place |
| 4/8 - 5/28 |
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VON Caregiver Education Series Are you caring for a family member or friend with a long-term health condition?
Do you want to learn about:
• Managing stressful caregiving situations?
• Staying on top of your care situation?
• Tackling some of the common emotions: guilt and anger?
• Linking with community resources?
COME TO THIS EDUCATION SERIES!
Sessions are informal. Bring your concerns and ideas.
There is NO CHARGE to attend the series. Funded by the HNHB LHIN and other donations.
Registration is required as spaces are limited
To register or for more information, call VON 905-523-1055 or e-mail vonhamilton@von.ca
SPRING SERIES
Binbrook United Church;
2623 Binbrook Road, Binbrook
Tuesday, April 8, 15, 22, 29; 7:00-9:00 pm
Christ Church Cathedral;
252 James Street North, Hamilton
Wednesday, April 9, 16, 23, 30; 2:00-4:00 pm
Linden Park Community United Church;
484 East 16th Street, Hamilton
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22; 7:00-9:00 pm
Knox Presbyterian Church;
80 Mill Street North, Waterdown
Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21, 28; 2:00-4:00 pm
FALL SERIES
St John’s Anglican Church;
272 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
Wednesday, October 1, 8, 15, 22; 2:00-4:00 pm
Fortinos Community Room;
65 Mall Road, Hamilton
Monday, October 20, 27, November 3, 10; 6:30-8:30 pm
Roxborough Park Presbyterian Church;
16 Eastwood Street, Hamilton
Tuesday, November 4, 11, 18, 25; 7:00-9:00 pm
SISO; 360 James Street North,
LIUNA Station-Lower Concourse, Hamilton
Thursday, November 6, 13, 20, 27; 2:00-4:00 pm |
Listed Below,
at Listed Below |
| 5/8 - 6/7 |
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Volunteer With Hamilton Literacy Council Do you help your kids with homework?
Many parents in Hamilton wish they could.
If you can give 4 hours per week to help an adult with basic reading, writing,
and math skills, we will train you for a
life-changing experience as a volunteer tutor.
For more information call the Hamilton Literacy Council at 905-529-9907 or visit www.hamiltonreads.ca
Next training workshop: May 31 and June 7, 2008. |
TBD,
at Hamilton Literacy Council |
| 5/10 - 5/10 |
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Carlisle Festival Celebrate the Carlisle community with a festival on Saturday May 10!
Including BBQ chicken dinner, homemade pies, Hot dogs, Live Entertainment, a KIDSZONE, A live Auction featuring a Nintento Wii and much more!
This event is in support of Wesley Urban Ministries, Carpenter Hospice and Carlisle United Church.
Tickets are on sale now by calling 905-689-8630. |
4pnm,
at Carlisle Arena |
| 5/10 - 5/10 |
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City of Hamilton Food Share Compost Program In exchange for a small monetary donation to Hamilton Food Share, we’ll be giving compost away for free! Every dollar donated will go towards the purchase of $10 worth of food for those in need in our community.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
10:00AM – 3:00PM
while quantities last Stoney Creek Campus
Mohawk College
481 Barton Street.
For more information on waste diversion programs in Hamilton, visit www.hamilton.ca/waste |
10am-3pm,
at Mohawk College |
| 5/13 - 5/13 |
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Dundas Central School Event WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY FAIR & PLANT PICK-UP DAY
Dundas Central Public School, 73 Melville St.
Tuesday May 13th, 1-4pm
Pre-Order your quality plants and foods by May 2nd, forms available in
the school office.
Fair Trade foods and craft items may be purchased or ordered on May 13th.
Proceeds go towards the school wish list.
Call 627.8267 or mcmcmcmc@gmail.com for details. |
1pm-4pm,
at Dundas Central Public School, 73 Melville St. |
| 5/13 - 5/13 |
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Bell Girls Reunion All Bell Girls, Past and Present are Cordially Invited to attend THE BELL GIRLS REUNION on Tuesday May 13 at the Hamilton Convention Centre.
Social @ 6pm, Dinner @ 7pm. Price = $30.00. Tickets by advance sale only (deadline May 5) - Make cheques payable to Barara Downie. You can mail cheques to Lois Misener - 631 Queensdale Ave; Hamilton, Ontario; L8V1L8. Please send a stamped, self addressed envolope for ticket return.
For full information, contact Barb Downie at 905-637-3141, Phyllis Oats at 905-648-2702 or Lois Misener at 905-387-1488. |
6pm,
at Hamilton Convention Centre |
| 5/15 - 5/15 |
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Bishop Tonnos Rowing Fundraiser The gym at Bishop Tonnos High School, in Ancaster, will be the setting of a fine dining experience Thurs. May 15 at 6:30 pm. This annual Pasta Dinner is professionally catered and is a fundraiser for the school’s rowing crews. Be sure to save room for the selection of decadent desserts! Tickets are $15. This is a licensed event. The school is located on Garner Road, just west of Fiddler’s Green. |
6:30pm,
at Bishop Tonnos |
| 5/20 - 5/20 |
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Free Schizophrenia Forum ‘Let’s Talk About It’, a campaign to promote a dialogue around treating schizophrenia, will be holding a free forum on May 20th at the Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane. This evening will bring together members of the public, important medical officials, and key political figures to inform, support and challenge the indifference associated with schizophrenia that exists in our community.
On May 20th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. come join Bill MacPhee of Schizophrenia Digest at the Webster Room on the 3rd floor for an informative and open discussion on schizophrenia.
For more information, please visit www.letstalkaboutit.ca. |
6pm-8pm,
at Hamilton Convention Centre |
| 5/22 - 5/22 |
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Public Forum on Poverty Reduction PUBLIC FORUM ON POVERTY REDUCTION -Sponsored by the Campaign for Adequate Welfare and Disability Benefits. POVERTY IS A LARGE ISSUE IN OUR CITY –WELL OVER 100,000
PEOPLE LIVE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE
JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Meet Hamilton’s elected MPP’s and hear what they have to say about the development of an effective Poverty Reduction Strategy in Ontario and express YOUR views.
Here is your chance to voice your concerns and bring your ideas for Social Services/Economic Reform.
DATE: Thursday May 22, 2008
TIME: 2:00 – 4:30 pm
PLACE: First Pilgrim United Church
200 Main St. East (west of Wellington St.)
For More Information Call: Mary (905) 548-6231 or Josie (905) 383-5484 |
2p-4:30p,
at First Pilgrim United Church |
| 5/23 - 5/23 |
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Canadian Orpheus Male Choir The acclaimed Canadian Orpheus Male Choir will be in concert at St. Margaret Mary Church, 20 Idlewood Avenue, Hamilton on Friday, May 23 at 8:00pm.
All tickets are $10 per person and are available at Credo Books and Gifts, 1000 Upper Gage Avenue, one block south of Mohawk Road East.
This is a benefit concert for the family of Manuela Terre Sanchez.
We invite you to come out for an evening of joyful entertainment.
For further information, call Connie at 905- 387- 1545 or Marilyn at 905 -388- 2200. |
8pm,
at St. Margaret Mary Church |
| 5/23 - 5/25 |
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Bishop Ryan 50th Anniversary Bishop Ryan is celebrating its 50th anniversay this year. The reunion will be held May 23, 24, 25 at the School. There are various events going on throughout the weekend, including Alumni Basketball tournaments, Alumni talents shows, BBQ, and Beer Gardens.
Friday: BR Alumni Talent Show, food and drinks available, bar open til 1:00am
Sat: 12:00pm-2pm- BBQ and Alumni Basketball games
4:00pm- Wrestling Reunion
7:00-10:00pm- light dinner
Bar open from 12noon until 1:00am
Sunday: Celebratory Mass @ 11.
"Decade Rooms" will be open the entire weekend- towander around, remenisce etc. etc.
All info is available on the website: www.wearebr50.com |
Varying,
at Bishop Ryan |
| 5/24 - 5/24 |
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Lung Association PULL FOR KIDS AM900 CHML and Y108 are proud to present the Lung Association Pull for Kids! Saturday May 24 at Limeridge Mall. The Pull is a team event. Teams of 10-12 participants --10 for men’s teams, 12 for women’s and mixed teams (minimum 3 women) compete against other teams to see who can pull a pickup truck from Dewildt Chrysler in the shortest time over a pre-determined distance.
By participating, your support will fund programs such as Asthma Action to help children and their caregivers manage their Asthma.
Sign up your team of friends, family or co-workers and get involved with CHML! Visit www.on.lung.ca for full details and to register! |
10:30am,
at Limeridge Mall; Hamilton |
| 5/24 - 5/24 |
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Garage, Bake, Plant & Book Sale Saturday May 24 – St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Drive Waterdown - Garage, Bake, Plant & Book Sale - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - There will be children's games and mini-golf outside as well as hot dogs, muffins, and coffee for sale. |
8a-1p,
at St. James United Church |
| 5/25 - 5/25 |
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Haldimand Choralairs Concert The Haldimand Choralairs, a community choir with nearly 50 voices under the direction of Mr Geoffrey Bullivant, present their Spring Concert on Sunday, May 25th, 3pm & 7pm, Grace United Church, Caithness St. E, Caledonia. Everyone welcome. Freewill offering. 905-765-6128 |
3pm & 7pm,
at Grace United Church |
| 5/29 - 5/29 |
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Wilson’s Friends of Football Dinner Wilson’s Friends of Football will be holding a dinner and auction fund raising event on Thursday, May 29th at McKinnon Park Secondary School.
Dinner is at 7:00 PM accompanied by a silent and live auction. Warren Berger will host the event which is intended to raise the funds necessary to erect a scoreboard at Mc Kinnon Park. To purchase tickets, donate an auction item or for more details please call Lisa Richardson @ (905) 512-1777, Jason Pudwill @ (905) 536-8231 or Don Edwards @ (905) 765-8434 or donedwards@mountaincable.net |
7PM,
at McKinnon Park Secondary School |
| 5/30 - 5/30 |
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Community Care of West Niagara Fundraiser The Lincoln Fire Fighters Association in support of Community Care of West Niagara will be hosting a fundraiser FISH FRY and dance featuring Canada’s Premier Beatles Show THE CAVERNERS. Proceeds from this event will benefit Community Care of West Niagara and the Firefighters of the Town of Lincoln. The Fish Fry is by the Knectel Family of Port Dover. The event takes place at the Jordan Arena on Friday May 30, 2008. Tickets are just $30.00, see a Lincoln firefighter or call 905-562-6234. |
TBA,
at Jordan Arena |
| 5/31 - 5/31 |
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Hockey for Heart AM900 CHML and Y108 are partnering with the Heart and Stroke Foundation for a special hockey tournament - HOCKEY FOR HEART! Saturday May 31 @ Mohawk 4 Ice Centre.
A special hockey tournament featuring 12 teams battling for some great prizes, and all for a great cause - raise awareness and funds for lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) specifically for Hamilton and the surrounding area.
Register your team today by visiting www.hamiltonaed.com! |
All Day,
at Mohawk 4-Pad |
| 5/31 - 5/31 |
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ROUSSEAU SCHOOL - 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ROUSSEAU SCHOOL - 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY MAY 31, 1-4 PM
103 McNiven Road, Ancaster ON L9G 3T7
COME AND SEE:
Ø Former classmates
Ø Staff and Principals
Ø Photographs
Ø Memorabilia
Ø Copies of Registers from 1958-1998
Ø Staff lists
Ø Opening of 1958 Time Capsule
Ø Ringing of Original School Bell
Ø Light Refreshments
See flyer at http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/rousseau/Final.Final.Final.Flyer.pdf for more details |
1pm-4pm,
at 103 McNiven Road, Ancaster |
| 5/31 - 5/31 |
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Giddy Up & Gallop To Raise Funds for TEAD Grab your runners and lace up for the 2008 edition of the Giddy Up & Gallop Fun Run scheduled for Saturday, May 31 at Mohawk Racetrack. This year’s event will benefit The Equestrian Association for the Disabled (TEAD)
The event features two individual races around Mohawk Racetrack’s seven-eighths of a mile track, one for adults and one for children under the age of 14. The event also include a BBQ, an awards ceremony for all participants and a Open House event which takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. and the harness races that start at 7:30 p.m.
A mascot race will take place at 3:15 p.m., the kids’ one lap race starts at 3:30 p.m. and will be followed by the 5K race. Opening ceremonies take place at 3 p.m.
Registration is now available on-line at www.runningroom.com
For more information, contact Kathy Wade Vlaar at kwvlaar@standardbredcanada (tel 905-858-3060) |
5pm,
at Mohawk Racetrack |
| 5/31 - 5/31 |
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Ancaster Fair Golf Tournament Ancaster Fair 1st Annual Golf Tournament Saturday May 31st at 1 pm Knollwood (Old) Golf Course, Ancaster $100 per player includes 18 holes, cart & dinner. Pre-registration at Ancaster Fair Office M-W-F For more information, please call 905-648-6198 |
1pm,
at Knollwood |
| 5/31 - 5/31 |
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Blues With A Feeling 2008 The Leander Boat Club will be blues-ing out Saturday, May 31, at
the sixth annual King Biscuit Boy Blues With A Feeling.
Hamilton’s hottest show of the year — and a guaranteed sellout —
will feature rising blues harp superstar Bharath & His Rhythm
Four, who will take us all back to the scorching hot South Side of
Chicago.
This Montreal band tore up the Montreal Jazz Festival last summer
and is lining up European blues festival gigs for summer 2008.
Also on the bill are Trickbag (with special guests), Zark & The
Sharks (from Buffalo), Mark LaForme and the Darcy Hepner
Blues Band.
As usual, proceeds go to music scholarships at Mohawk College
in Richard Newell’s (a.k.a. King Biscuit Boy) name.
Tickets are $25. Doors at 7:30, show at 8.
For info: Gary Curtis, 905-526-3329
Rob Platsko, 905-512- |
7:30pm,
at Leander Boat Club |
| 6/6 - 6/27 |
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Niagara Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournaments This year The Boys and Girls Club has three Swing for the Kids Golf Tournaments. On June 6 we celebrate our 20th anniversary at Thundering Waters Golf Club in Niagara Falls, followed by June 20th at the Fort Erie Golf Club, and June 27th at Rockway Glen Golf Club and Winery Estates in St. Catharines. Ticket prices include: a golf cart, lunch, a four-course dinner, and tons of opportunities to win raffles, draws and many, many prizes. Three great golfing events -- one great cause. For more information call Gloria at the Boys and Girls Club at: (905) 357-4444, or visit our website at www.boysandgirlsclubniagara.org |
Varying,
at 3 Courses |
| 6/7 - 6/7 |
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Hamilton 24 Hour Film Festival World Media Red is proud to announce the 1st Annual Hamilton 24 Hour Film Festival!
Individuals and teams can enter--and must produce an entire film, of five minutes or less, within 24 hours. The festival is taking place May 30-31st, and the screening is on Saturday June 7th. Prizes will be awarded, and include cruises on Royal Caribbean and equipment and prize packages from Hamilton Video and Sound, Fotovideo, World Media Red, and the Hamilton Media Arts Centre--The Factory. Steel Work Studios is also hoping to participate in some way. Our judges are noted industry professionals, and will provide "Canadian Idol-style" commentary on the screened films.
We are currently advertising for the festival, and would love any attention and/or promotion you can offer the festival!
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me at (905) 537-5928, or via email at martinus@worldmediared.com, or visit the festival site at: www.hamilton24hourfilmfestival.com |
24 Hours!,
at TBA |
| 6/7 - 6/7 |
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Rotary Club of Dundas Lobster & Ribfest The Rotary Club of Dundas Lobster & Ribfest takes place on Saturday, June 7th at the Dundas Market Street Arena.
Come to the Rotary Club of Dundas Lobster & Ribfest for great food, great entertainment, a silent auction and raffles. Tickets are $60 per person and includes 1 lobster and rack of ribs or two of either! Plus buffet style, all-you-can-eat roast beef, mussels, salads, and desserts. Doors open at 5 pm. Music is from 5 to 11 p.m. and Buffet is from 6 to 8 pm.
All proceeds go to Rotary projects. For tickets please call Gary at 519-647-3504 or Allyson at 905-379-7353. |
5pm-11pm,
at Dundas Market Street Arena |
| 6/7 - 6/7 |
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Concession Streetfest AM900 CHML and Y108 are proud to present the 15th Annual CONCESSION STREETFEST - Saturday June 7 to Concession Street in Hamilton!
This is a great charitable endeavour for the Cancer Assistance Program &
Neighbour to Neighbour Food Bank! The events are FREE!
CONCESSION STREET FESTIVAL is the biggest street celebration on the Hamilton Mountain.
The 9-Block radius on Concession St contains events such as: Dunk Tank, Inflatable Bouncers, Pony Rides, Reptile & Petting Zoo, Kiddie Bingo, Face Painting and the always popular Hot Dog Eating Contest! |
10am-6pm,
at Concession St; Hamilton |
| 6/8 - 6/8 |
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Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion • Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion, presented by Scotiabank, is an event that brings communities across Canada together to raise funds for solutions that improve the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury. Funds raised support a wide range of life-enhancing programs that allow people with spinal cord injury to fully participate in their community and live life to its full potential.
• The 6th annual Wheels In Motion will be held on Sunday, June 8th, 2008. Show your support, register today at www.wheelsinmotion.org.
• The local event will feature the Scotiabank Wheelchair Challenge which is a fun and exciting experience where teams compete in a relay and gain a better understanding of issues that people living with spinal cord injury face in their day-to-day lives.
o Teams race against the clock through an obstacle course and test their dexterity, maneuvering techniques, hockey skills and painting abilities. The fastest team wins. Sound easy? Perhaps not…you will have to do all this in a wheelchair!
o To participate, all you need to do is:
Recruit a team of five,Fundraise to meet a team goal – minimum $1,000, Register your team and deposit your team donations by May 15
** Register and deposit your team donations by May 1 to receive a t-shirt in your size (after May 1, receive size Large)
• A spinal cord injury can happen in a moment, but it can change lives forever. When you get involved in a Wheels In Motion event you can help create solutions for people with a spinal cord injury.
• Since the inception of Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion in 2003, Canadians have raised $7.6 million. These funds have supported more than 700 quality of life projects in communities across Canada to provide solutions for men, women and children with spinal cord injury.
• Join us at an event near you. Visit our website at www.wheelsinmotion.org or call 1-866-60-WHEEL (1-866-609-4335) for more information.
Hamilton Event Information:
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
Challenge Event Registration: 10:00 am
Challenge Event Start: 11:00 am
Contact
Louise MacRae
Phone: 905-527-4322 ext 44101
Email: macrael@hhsc.ca |
10:00am,
at Mohawk College |
| 6/8 - 6/8 |
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Tri-County Carriage Association Event Come on out and enjoy a traditional day of Driving hosted by the Tri-County Carriage Association.
The day will feature many exhibitors show their Sunday best with their prettiest horse. An event that will bring back fond memories of days gone by for many people. And will enlighten many new people to the world of carriage driving.
Date Sunday June 8th, 2008
Time 9am to 4 pm
Location Rockton Fair Grounds, Rockton Ontario
This is free event for the public and the only thing we ask is your applause for our exhibitors.
Bring a lawn chair and come out and enjoy the horses for a fun filled day for carriage driving |
9a-5p,
at Rockton Fairgrounds |
| 7/26 - 7/26 |
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8th Annual Row for Heart 8th Annual Row for Heart Fundraiser. Get fit and raise money for Heart & Stroke. $180 includes 1 lesson/week for 8 weeks from May 29-July 26. A fun regatta July 26 at Bayfront Park completes the experience. Fundraising goal is $40,000. Via Rail prize for greatest fundraiser. Register by May 21 by calling 905 574 4105. Beginners Welcome! |
TBD,
at Bayfront Park |
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