TOO GOOD TO MISS
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FATHER’S DAY
Father’s Day Luncheon, June 18, 11:30 a.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy #8, Stoney Creek. Info: 662-7227 Bring a Picnic for Father’s Day, June 18, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd., Flamborough. Treat Dad to a picnic and enjoy the picturesque setting of Westfield. Purchase sweet treats and cool drinks from the General Store. Info: www.westfieldheritage.ca
Father’s Day, June 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spend a day with Dad on board Canada’s most decorated warship, HMCS Haida, 658 Catherine St. N. Lots of fun-filled activities. Treat Dad to special one-hour behind-the-scenes tour, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Special rate $7.30 pp. Preregister for tickets: 526-6742 Step Back in Time, with Dad, Erland Lee Museum, June 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 522 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek. Various heritage demonstrations, vendors, performers, life in the 1800s. Family $20, $10 adult, $5 per child. 662-2691 Stoney Creek Car Show, June 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Part of the Strawberry Festival weekend. King Street Olde Town Stoney Creek. Lots to do for Dad and the whole family. Free Father’s Day, June 18, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. cool off and celebrate a day with Dad at Wild Waterworks. Lots of contests and giveaways. Dad gets in free with 2 children day admission purchases, no applicable for sundown rates. Info: 547-6141
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers needed, for PeaceByPiece 5-week exhibition which runs from July 10 to Aug. 16. Event Ambassadors, Event Assistants, Quilt Exhibit Guides energetic, highly motivated, customer service-oriented volunteers, hosted at the Cotton Factory, 270 Sherman Ave. N. Register online at https://goo.gl/forms/GArmslrNhUcKhpyv1 or email volunteers@theheartofontario.com Info: 297-0190 ext. 105 T.E.A.D. Equestrian Association for the Disabled, volunteer training sessions June 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Make a difference in a child’s life. Looking for volunteers for the summer session, 8 weeks starting July 3. Training will be provided. Register: volunteer@tead.on.ca or 679-8323 ext. 221 Hamilton Victory Gardens, Gardening to Feed Hamilton, need volunteers to run their gardening program. If you like gardening, want to learn or have a school, camp or community group that would like to serve outside contact volunteer@ hamiltonvictorygardens.org. For high school students, this can go toward your 40 hours of volunteering. Busy Fingers, missionary group, needs volunteers to sew, knit and crochet for the poor. We meet Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon in Hamilton. Ronna 385-0809
SELF-HELP
Hamilton and District Ostomy Association, June 21, 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish Community Centre, 24 Poplar Ave. Free support and information for all ostomates and their families/friends.
Epilepsy Support Group, June 20, 7 p.m. Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St. E. For people with epilepsy/seizure disorder or are affected by epilepsy in some way. 450-1900 or email jasmine@epilepsysco.org
Dogs and Storks, with Jenn Merritt, CPDT-KA, June 20, 6:30 p.m. Turner Park Library, 352 Rymal Rd. E. A program that helps prepare expectant families with dogs for life with a baby. Dundas Community Services, June 21, to July 26, iPad 101. Learn to use settings, email, Internet, photos, calendar, contacts, noted, FaceTime, skype, SIRI, voice to text, Facebook, icloud and more. Jewish Social Services, 30 King St. E., Dundas. $55. register: 627-5461 VON Caregiver Education Series: free four-part series from Stress to Strength, 565 Concession St. Library, July 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. With enough notice in-home respite care can be arranged at $6 hour. Register: Miriam Cahn 523-1055 ext. 408 or miriam.cahn@von.ca
New Nar-Anon, family support group, never alone — hope in Hamilton, Mondays, 7 p.m. except holidays. HARRRP Community Centre, St. Peters, 705 Main St. E. St. Clair entrance lower level. Mental Health Rights Coalition, #103 — 100 Main St. E. Need to talk about mental health or addiction issues? Peer Support 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. 545-2525 or www.mentalhealthrights.ca
Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. 304-6802 or visit recoverycanada.org Bay Area Restoration Council, June 19, 6 p.m. 527-7111, barc@hamiltonharbour.ca or www.hamiltonharbour.caa Free Public Education Event, presented by the Hamilton Law Association, June 21, noon to 2 p.m. Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd. Know your rights, human rights, learn about tenant rights. RSVP or more info: mfaus@hamiltonlaw.on.ca AncasterJune 20, 7:30 Horticulturalp.m. Ancaster Society,Old TownshipAncaster. Speaker:Hall, 314 WilsonLizzie St. E., Matheson, The Pleasure is Mine. Teacher/assessor and demonstrator of floral Art and Design, U.K. accredited judge. Flamborough Horticultural Society, June 21, 7:30 p.m. social time starts 7 p.m. Flamborough Baptist Church, 41 Concession 5 E., Waterdown. Speaker: Talia Dyer, Growing and use of Herbs. Haldimand Horticultural Society, June 22, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 27 Orkney St. E., Caledonia. Speaker: Irene Velhuis, Creative Planters for your Garden. Hamilton Horticultural Society, June 16, 7:30 p.m. Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd. W. Speaker: Art Ward, photography and Box of Delights. Major flower show and meeting.
Baha’i FireSide, people from all faiths or no faith welcome to investigate Baha’i religion June 21, 8:30 p.m. 132 Hillcrest Ave., Dundas. 627-0352 MS Clinic, update on research and treatment, June 17, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd. Speaker: Dr. Menon, MS specialist from Hamilton MS Clinic presents first line treatments for MS and when to consider high efficacy therapies. angela.covert@mssociety.ca or 1-800-268-7582 ext. 3034 Flamborough Information and
Community Services, June 21, 7 p.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E. Youth Employment Services program, does your business need students to work this summer? Contact 689-7880
Probus Club of Flamborough, June 19, 10 a.m. Rotary Court, 30 John St. W., Waterdown. Speaker: Paul Johnson, Project Coordinator for the Hamilton LRT system. 659-0226 Valley Town Toastmasters, June 22, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Christian Feast Day. www.valleytowntoastmasters.com ACCESS Toastmasters, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Immigrants Workers Centre, 182 King William St. McMaster Toastmasters, June 21, 7 p.m. McMaster Health Sciences Centre, Room 1J8, 1280 Main St. W. Learn valuable leadership and communication skills. 289-337-0806 Hamilton #1 Toastmasters, Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. downtown YMCA, 79 James St. S., Paddy Cline room. Builds confidence, communication and leadership skills. 648-9503 Stoney Creek Toastmasters, open Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Optimist Club of Stoney Creek, 890 Queenston Rd. stoneycreektoastmasters.com
FUN TIMES
Hamilton Fiddle Club, June 21, 7 p.m. Legion, 1180 Barton St. E., upstairs. All instruments and singers welcome. Roselawn Lawn Bowling Club, welcomes new bowlers daily 1:15 p.m. and Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6:30 p.m. Gage Park off Lawrence Road. Wear flat shoes and come for fun Progressive euchre party, June 23, 7:30 p.m. Marbrug Hall, 1345 Lynn Valley Rd., Port Dover. Admission $3
Karaoke with Ann Grisdale, June 16, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dundas Legion, Branch 36, 280 King St. W. 627-7221
Open Mic, hosted by Annette and Corrie, June 16, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. 387-4515 Sidewalk Sounds, June 16, 6 to 9 p.m. music performers and artisanal vendors, along Concession Street between Upper Wentworth and East 33rd Street. Free event John DiMarchi, dance, June 17, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5 members, $6 nonmembers. 387-4515
Headin’ Home, June 16, 7 p.m. Branch 551 Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St., Flamborough. Everyone welcome
GOOD FOOD
Family BBQ, June 18, 2:30 p.m. BBQ 4 to 6 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 36, 280 King St. W. Dundas. Dinners: Steak $12, chicken $10, hamburger $6, fries $2. 627-7221
Strawberry Social, June 17, 1:30 p.m. Cottonwood Mansion. High Tea, Downton Abbey Style, Victorian costumes welcome but not required. $20, $10 children 12 and under. Part of Selkirk Canada 150 activities. 776-2538 info: wwwcottonwoodmansion.ca
Strawberry Social, June 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Strabane United Church, 1565 Brock Rd., Flamborough. $8, children under 10 $4, children under 2 free. 659-3475
Canada 150 Dinner, United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada, June 19, 5:30 p.m. Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. $50 pp. Info/tickets: Gloria Howard glohoward@rogers.com Food Trucks at St. James, June 20, 5 to 8 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown.
PLANT, RUMMAGE, BAKE SALES AND MORE
Makers’ Market, July 14, Aug. 11, 7 to 10 p.m. Christ’s Church Cathedral, 252 James St. N. Unique handcrafted local goods, art decor, photography, accessories, bath and body and more.
Spring Tea and Penny Sale, June 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Peters HARRRP, 705 Main St. E. Help raise money to send 15 kids to Camp Mini Yo We, Muskoka. An event by We R.O.C.K.
Garage Sale, June 24, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Barton Stone United church, 21 Stone Church Rd. W. (parking lot). Something for everyone
WALKS/RUNS
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, in support of women who have been affected by violence or homelessness, June 20, 11 a.m. registration, walk and lunch noon to 1 p.m. Hamilton City Hall. Ywcahamilton.org or 522-9922
Hamilton Walk for ALS, June 17, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr. Walk start time 10 a.m. Registration will be right at the park down by the loading docks and walking around the bay. Website: walkforals.ca
Ride for Dad, Golden Horseshoe Chapter TELUS Motorcycle Ride for Dad dedicated to fighting prostate cancer, June 17, 9 a.m. Register by June 16. Valley Park Community Centre, 970 Paramount Dr., Stoney Creek. www.ridefordad.ca
MISCELLANEOUS
Commemorating the 100th
Anniversary of Vimy Ridge, June 16, 5 to 9 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. Fourth Canadian Mounted Rifles Association will have two replica 1917 Douglas Dispatch Rider motorcycles on display, WWI uniforms, BBQ, Vimy Oak tree planting and more. 689-6112 Stories in Stone, June 17, 3 p.m. Hamilton Cemetery free public tours, Disasters Tour, Gatehouse, 777 York Blvd. Approximately 2 hours, hosted by Robin McKee. 544-9559 Canada 150 Hamilton History in Postcards, June 19, 7 to 9 p.m. Hamilton Public Library, Waterdown branch, 163 Dundas St. E. Thousands of Hamilton Vintage Postcards published by the Golden Horseshoe Post Card Club. Speaker: Jon Soyka, postcard collecting. Vector Equestrian Charity Show
and Dinner, June 17, 4:30 p.m. Vector Equestrian, 995 Concession 8 W. Talented horse/rider combinations will compete on the jumper course as onlookers enjoy a gourmet dinner. Music, silent auction, photo booth and more. General admission guest watch for free. Details: www.vectorcharityshow.com Variety Showcase Fundraiser for Interval House, July 18, 7 p.m. McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Mohawk College, West 5th Campus. Tickets at the door: $27. Info: 1-800-516-5810 Hamilton Community Expo, June 22, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Path Employment services in partnership with Eva Rothwell Resource Centre, features many of Hamilton community service providers. Eva Rothwell Resource Centre, 460 Wentworth St. N. 528-6611 ext. 262 Racalmutese Maria SS Del Monte Festival, June 23 to 25, 7 p.m. Our Lady of All Souls Church, parking lot, 21 Barton St. W. Three-day festival celebrating Italian culture and heritage of Racalmutese in Hamilton. 289-776-5242 Street Beats Outreach, Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. complimentary food, clothing and music, Ferguson Station, King and Ferguson Ave. Bring your musical instruments and talents.
Hamilton Pride Rally, BBQ and Festival, June 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rally, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festival, Corktown Park, Ferguson Ave. S. and Forest Ave. Entertainment, BBQ, vendors marketplace.
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Summer Camp, for young animal lovers ages 6 to 11, July 3 to Aug. 18. Cost $200 week or $120 short week Tuesday to Thursday only, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended care available. Register: hbspca.com/educate/camps. Info email humaneed@hbspca.com or 574-7722 ext. 326. Hamilton Presbytery Summer Day Camps, 11 camps, Theme: Hero Central. 8:30 a.m. to noon daily. Children age 5 (SK in 2017) to age 11, and youth age 12-15. No charge but donations, gratefully received. Find registration form at www.hamiltonpresbytery.org 383-7411
Summer Day Camp, July 3 to Sept. 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. extended hours available from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for additional $5 per week per child. Camp $20 per week per child fro ages 5 to 12. Over 12 can volunteer. Eva Rothwell Centre, 460 Wentworth St. N. 526-1558 or sam.campanella@evarothwell.ca Ancaster Community Vacation Bible School, Galatic Starveyors, July 4 to 7, 9 a.m. to noon at St. John’s Anglican Church, 272 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Registration forms available at St. John’s, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian and Marshall Memorial United Church. Deadline: June 23. SK to Grade 6. $25.
Superhero Art Makers, for ages 5 to 8. Saturdays to June 24, noon to 2 p.m. Grimsby Public At Gallery, 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby. Members $75, nonmembers $82. 945-3246 or grimsby.ca Duck Dash Bronte Creek Family
Fun Day, June 17, 10:30 to 2:30, Courtcliffe Park, 159 Carlisle Rd., Carlisle. Dusk Dash, wagon rides, barbecue lunch, life fish aquarium, fly tying craft, fish painting, tree planting and more. Optimist Club of Carlisle.
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Dundurn National Historic Site, Golden Anniversary Celebration June 17, noon to 4 p.m. and Light Up the Knight 7 to 11 p.m. in commemoration of Canada’s150th. Free event and museum admission. 546-2872 Our Hamilton; Through Their Eyes, June 16, 17, 18, noon to 4 p.m. Hamilton Military Museum, 610 York Blvd. Gain insight into the lives of soldiers who protected the freedom of all Canadians. Family $11.50, adults $4, seniors/youth $3.50, children $3, infants free. 546-2872 Fieldcote Memorial Park and
Museum, Exhibit: From The Ark, Ancaster 150, To Dec. 23, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. 64 Sulphur Springs Rd. Admission rates apply. 648-8144 or hamilton.ca/fieldcote
Theatre Ancaster celebrates 20 years of Great Theatre at Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd. Memories from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat to Shrek the Musical. Exhibition runs to Dec. 31
SENIORS
Free LHIN Senior Fitness Class, June 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 100 West 5th St. Group fitness class designed for older adults at risk of falls, completed from seated or standing position. 522-1155
Stay Well Program, June 19, 20, 21, 22, 10 a.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 2757 King St. E. A physical maintenance program for older adults, completed in a gym and activity room setting for people looking to improve their chronic conditions, physical, emotional and mental well-being. Info: 522-1155