Event Listings

AM990 CHML Local Events
  Event Description Time / Location
6/30 - 8/22 KidQuest Camp KidQuest Camp - Because summers were made for FUN! At KidQuest Camp, kids have an awesome summer adventure by meeting friends, playing games, learning new skills, taking cool trips, making crafts, and learning about life, all in a safe, caring environment. KidQuest Camp offers weekly trips to either African Lion Safari, Bissell's Hideaway, a Blue Jays Game, Bronte Park, or Bingeman's. Our staff is comprised of Sr. High School and University students who love kids have been trained to make camp a fun and safe summer experience! For more information, you can visit us online at www.inform.hamilton.ca/details.asp?RSN=74354.

KidQuest camp is open starting on the week of June 30th, 2008, and runs until August 22, 2008. The camp, for children aged 5 - 10, runs daily from 9am until 3:30pm, with extended care available as early as 7:30am and as late as 5pm. The cost varies from $100 - $120 weekly, dependent upon the trip. If you have any questions or would like to register, please give us a call at (905) 643-3116.

Location: Winona Gospel Church

9-3:30p,
at Winona Gospel Church
7/26 - 7/26 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
7/26 - 7/26 Three Ways to Celebrate Life! Love, Creativity, Balance Enjoy a day-long program of speakers, music, workshops and laughter. Leave with new tools to help you rise above life’s twists and turns. All ages and all faiths welcome. Presented by the Eckankar Centre of Hamilton and the Eckankar Society of Kitchener-Waterloo. Suggested donation for general public: $12 at the door, or $10 by pre-registration (see the “Hamilton” page at www.eckankar-on.ca). 9:30am-5:30pm,
at Royal Botanical Gardens
7/26 - 7/26 Hamilton: A Fountain of Revival Fun for the whole family, take a break and join Eagle World Wide Ministries as we celebrate "Hamilton: A Fountain of Revival" July 26 1-7pm in Gage Park. Be entertained with live music, kids crafts, good old fashioned fun and free food. Come, be part of celebrating the restoration, revival and change that is happening in the city and in the people of Hamilton. 1pm-7pm,
at Gage Park
7/31 - 9/4 Hamilton Video and Film Makers Are you interested in making your own films or videos? Do you want to learn more about how to use your camcorder, or how to edit and improve your home videos? Do you like to work alone on your own projects or would you prefer to work with others on a team? Come out as we meet on the 1st Thursday each month. 7pm,
at Stoney Creek Legion; Rear Entrance
8/8 - 8/10 Festival of Friends 2008 AM900 CHML is proud to present the FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS 2008!

Featuring live music, vendors and fun for the whole family! Enjoy music from headliners STEVE EARLE, AIR SUPPLY, ALLISON MORRER and a full day featuring music from WOODSTOCK!

The event also features an Open Mic Stage on Saturday, where you can take part in the music! Don't miss the Classic Cars show on Saturday from 12pm-6pm!

For full details, visit www.creativearts.on.ca!

Noon-11pm,
at Gage Park; Hamilton
8/9 - 8/9 Rotary Club of Hamilton Event The Rotary Club of Hamilton A.M. is presenting "High Adventure on the Seven Seas". This will be the 23rd year of "feast and plunder". There is a BBQ and both live and silent auctions. The event will be held Saturday, August 9th, 2008 at the Waterfront Banquet & Conference Centre, 555 Bay Street North, Hamilton. Tickets are $100 each (Tax receipts will be issued). Proceeds support Rotary Club of Hamilton A.M. whose projects focus on youth and literacy in the community.

For tickets and information, please contact Irene Stayshyn at 905-547-9173 or irene.stayshyn000@sympatico.ca

PM,
at Waterfront Banquet & Conference Centre
8/16 - 8/16 Happy Days in Hamilton Happy Days in Hamilton - a great fundraiser for the United Way of Greater Hamilton & Burlington! Come and enjoy this family friendly event, and take part in Happy Days Idol!

Full details at www.happydayzinhamilton.org

12pm-8pm,
at Bayfront Park
8/28 - 8/28 Living Rock 'Arts of August' Creativity through Diversity Art Showcase! Win prizes, expose your art and your talent to all of Hamilton! Fill out a registration form and return it to the Living Rock (30 Wilson St at Hughson). Deadline for submissions is Monday August 12. This year's themes include Peace, Equality, Love and Celebrating Culture. Mediums include Visual arts, photography, drama, improv, music and poetry. The showcase is open to youths aged 13-25.

Contact Veronica at 905-528-7625 x 236, or email veronica@livingrock.ca.

The Grand finale showcase will take place at Central Branch of the Hamilton Public Library (55 York Blvd) on August 28, 7pm-9pm.

7pm-9pm,
at Hamilton Public Library, Central Branch
9/6 - 9/6 1st Annual BRIGHT Run/Walk The Juravinski Cancer Centre's (JCC) Breast Disease Site Team hosts the inaugural BRIGHT Run/Walk at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.

BRIGHT stands for Breast Cancer Research In Greater Hamilton Today and underscores the commitment the JCC's Breast Disease Site team has to its patients through treatment and leading-edge research in clinical trials and health services research that has advanced the treatment of breast cancer patients locally, nationally and around the world. BRIGHT proceeds will support important breast cancer research in Hamilton.

BRIGHT Run participants have the option of participating in a 1 km or 5 km walk or a 5 km or 10 km run along the scenic Dundas Valley Rail Trail.

To register for this fun-filled please visit www.jcc.hhsc.ca or call Michelle Holodniuk at 905-521-2100 ext. 66382.

9:30am-2:00pm,
at Dundas Valley Conservation Area
9/6 - 9/6 "Gone To The Dogs' SPCA Fundraiser "Gone To The Dogs" Hamilton/Burlington SPCA fundraiser! @ the Pepper Jack Cafe 38 King William St. Doors open at 8pm to all ages. Tickets $10 at the door Featuring live performances from Rob Lamothe, Harrison Kennedy, Lisa Winn, Kim Koren. (more to be confirmed shortly) all proceeds go to the HBSPCA

For full details visit www.hamiltonspca.com

8pm,
at Pepperjack Cafe; Downtown Hamilton
9/20 - 9/20 Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team 1pm Shotgun,
at Heather Glen Golf Course