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VOLUNTEERS
Stuff the Bus Food Drive, July 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fortinos, 65 Mall Rd. Help stuff the bus with food donations for Hamilton’s Neighbour to Neighbour food bank.
Hamilton Prostate Cancer Support Group, volunteers needed to participate in the organization and running of the monthly meetings, and to hear prominent guest specialists, discuss and answer questions on aspects of treatment and care of cancer. Lynn 575-9220 or hamilton@ontario.cancer.ca Volunteer at the Villa, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Do you like to work with older adults? Need volunteer hours for school? Flexible times and days to volunteer. 627-3541, ext. 2325 Volunteers, are required to help seniors get to medical appointments. Flexible schedule and mileage reimbursement. 529-0700 Volunteers, are needed to visit with lonely or isolated individuals in the community to have a chat, provide companionship and or share a hobby. Visits are two hours per week on a flexible schedule. 5290700
VON Hamilton is looking for volunteers to deliver hot and frozen meals weekdays over the lunch hour. Two hours per week is all that is needed. Meals go out from 3 locations — downtown, Stoney Creek and the mountain. Drivers and servers are required. Call 5290700, ext. 2251 or email voncsshamilton@von.ca
YWCA Good Beginnings is looking for volunteers. Mother and infant volunteer assistance program provides residents of Hamilton and surrounding area with free in-home support for mothers who experience challenges adjusting after giving birth, feel overwhelmed or are at risk of postpartum depression. 522-9922, ext. 310
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
Eating for Better Digestion, July 27, 1 p.m. St. Joseph’s Ambulatory Centre, 2757 King St. E. Learn ways to improve the health of your digestive system and tips to deal with common digestive complaints. 573-4819
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, July 30, 6:15 p.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek. Not-for-profit weight-loss group meets Monday. Weigh in is 6:15 p.m. Free first visit. 289-682-2338 Overeaters Anonymous, Twelve Steps and 12 traditions, Mondays, 7:30 p.m. St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lynndale Dr., Dundas. oaontario.org
Free 8-session parenting workshops for parents of children 0 to 6 yrs. Transportation assistance and limited free child care are available. Go to mchcommunityed.ca to view the Growing Together Catalogue or register Infant Parent Program. Contact: ellisjul@hhsc.ca or 5212100, ext. 77406
Networking with Job Developers, July 30, 9:30 a.m. Goodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. 526-8488
Paint Night for Mental Health Awareness, July 27, 7 p.m. The LOST Organization, 148 Ottawa St. N. Creativity and fun while raising money for mental health support programs. $15. Email: info@wearelost.org Counselling Clinic, Aug. 2, noon. Dundas Community Services, 2 King St. W., Unit 3A. In partnership with Catholic Family Services. A fee will be charged to clients based on income. Register 627-5461 Canadian Calorie Counters, Mondays, 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays 5 to 6:30 p.m. Millgrove United Church, 370 5th Concession W., Flamborough. Support to those looking to lose extra pounds. 289-237-5381 Refuge Recovery, July 29, 6 p.m. De La Sol Yoga Studios, 430 York Blvd. Recovering addicts who use Buddhist principles to fully heal from their addictions. Email: refugerecoveryhamilton@gmail.com or 5403569
Al-Anon and Alateen Hamilton and Burlington, help for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking. 5221733 or alanonhamiltonburlington.ca
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 Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. Friday. 545-2525 or mentalhealthrights.ca
Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. 813-9120 or visit recoverycanada.org
MEETINGS
Probus Club of Dundas, Bee Contribution to Our Environment, July 30, 10 a.m. Amica at Dundas, 50 Hatt St. Luc Peters and Dan Douma started Humble Bee, urban beekeepers with a half dozen apiaries in the Hamilton area, they focus on honey production, breeding, sales of queen bees and colonies as well as educating bee keepers
Valley Town Toastmasters, Aug. 2, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: India Pale Ale Day. valleytowntoastmasters.com
First Waterdown Toastmasters, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Open to the public. Attend your first three meetings for free. Visit waterdowntoastmasters.com Hamilton #1 Toastmasters, Mondays from 7 p.m. downtown YMCA, 79 James St. S., Paddy Cline room. Builds confidence, communication and leadership skills. 648-9503
FUN TIMES
Classic Car Show and Shine, July 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 447 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association, 3210 Homestead Dr. Outdoor patio with DJ Harley, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Car show from 1 to 5 p.m. Kenny Musson music 3 to 6 p.m. 280-0157
Laughter Yoga, July 29, 10:30 a.m. Hamilton Waterfront, 47 Discovery Dr. $5 pp. One hour session, history and science of Laughter Yoga. 574-1765
Exercise Program, July 31, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Rd., Glanbrook. Bring Water. $5. 692-3464
Knitting and Crochet, July 31, 6:30 p.m. Carlisle Library, 1496 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Program for all ages and skill levels. Free. 5463200
Naomi and Friends, July 31, 7 p.m. 447 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association, 3210 Homestead Dr. 289-280-0157
Bid Euchre, Aug. 1, 1 p.m. Stoney Creek Legion, 12 King St. E. $3. 662-4171
Dancing at the Dock, Aug. 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pier 8, 47 Discovery Dr. Scottish Country Dancing, free parking, dance is free. 628-5837 Social Scrabble, Aug. 1, 1 p.m. Concession Library, 565 Concession St. Players of all skill levels can try their luck at creating words with this classic family game. Boards, scrabble dictionaries provided. 546-3415 Brett Baker, July 27, 7 p.m. pub night, Stoney Creek Legion, 12 King St. E. 662-4171
Fifth Avenue, dance, July 28, 7:30 p.m. Club Room, Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5 members $6 nonmembers. 387-4515 Karaoke with Dorrie, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; live entertainment 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays; Stoney Creek Jammers 6:30 p.m. Main Hall Tuesdays. Cribbage Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Pub night Fridays, 7 p.m. Branch 622, Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
GOOD FOOD
Community Lunch, July 29, 11:30 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 1907 King St. E. Donation of $5. Parking available
Wing Night, Aug. 3, 5:30 p.m. Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W. Pound of wings with veggies and dip $10, fries $3 extra. 627-7221
Fish Fry, Aug. 3, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $11, dessert $2 extra. One piece dinner $9, chicken strips available. 662-4171
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. $5.75 to $10. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. Karaoke with Annette, 7:30 p.m. 387-4515
SALES AND MORE
Christmas in July Penny Sale, family fun day, July 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastmount Community Centre, 115 East 26th St. Join Mountain Kidz Klub, music in the garden by East 25th St. 574-4190
Fundraising Garage Sale, July 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Montgomery Park, 1575 Main St. E. in support of City Kidz.
Binbrook Farmers Market, July 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or Shine Saturdays to Thanksgiving weekend. Binbrook Fairgrounds, 2600 Regional Rd. 56, Glanbrook. Email: binbrookfarmersmarket@gmail.com Winona Farmers Market, July 31, 2 to 6 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church, 1285 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Durand Market, Aug. 1, 3 to 7 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W.
Heritage Green Farmer’s Market, Aug. 2, 3 to 7 p.m. 360 Isaac Brock Dr., Stoney Creek
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
AGH Street Photography Walking Tour, July 28, noon to 3 p.m. Art Gallery of Hamilton 123, King St. W. Each month enjoy an informative and interactive downtown walking tour with a different area photographer. Learn new strategies and approaches to street photography. AGH member $20, nonmembers $25. 527-6610
Hermitage Ruins Ghost Walk, July 28, 8:30 p.m. Details and reservations ghostwalks.com
MISCELLANEOUS
Suds for Kids Charity Car Wash, July 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Red Hill Car Wash, 91 Parkdale Ave. N. Support Big Brothers and Big Sisters, for $5 you can get your car washed and be entered into a raffle. Email: events.bbbshb@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Stories in Stone, July 28, 11 a.m. Hamilton Cemetery Historical Walking Tours. Civil War Tour. Free. Gatehouse, 777 York Blvd. Hamilton 1st Tour. Approximately 2 hours, hosted by Robin McKee. 544-9559
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
School Supply Drive, July 29, 1 to 4 p.m. Eastmount Community Centre, 115 East 26th St. Mountain Kidz Klub will be hosting school supplies for all grades. Please drop off Sundays 1 to 4, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 or Fridays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. 574-4190
Reading Buddies, Literacy program for children to practice their reading skills. Open to children ages 6 to 12. Tuesdays: July 31, 10:30 a.m. Fridays July 27, 10:30 a.m. Dundas Public Library, 18 Ogilvie St. 6273507
Club Rex, July 27, 10:30 a.m. Concession Library, 565 Concession St. See a large collection of dinosaur skulls, teeth, claws and other prehistoric pieces. 546-3415
Do It Yourself Friendship bracelets, July 30, 10:30 a.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E., Waterdown. Celebrate World Friendship Day by creating your own set of custom bracelets. Supplies provided. Ages 4 to 12 years. Free. 546-3200
Learn About the SPCA, July 30, 2:30 p.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E., Waterdown. Learn about the services they provide, animal safety, responsibility, and opportunities for children to get involved. Ages 4 to 12. 546-3200 Mad Science, July 31, 10:30 a.m. Turner Park Library, 352 Rymal Rd. E. Science-themed packed with great experiments. Free. 546-4790 Christmas in July, July 31, 2:30 p.m. Ancaster Library, 300 Wilson St. E. Get a jump start on the holiday and create your own decorations. Ages 4 to 12. Free. 648-6911
Paint Chip Art, July 31, 2:30 p.m. Red Hill Library, 695 Queenston Rd. Make a Pinterest worthy piece of art using a rainbow of paint chips. All materials provided. Ages 8 to 12. 546-2069
Reading Buddies, A literacy program for children to practice their reading skills. Open to children who have completed Grade 1 and are able to read. Ages 6 to 12, Mondays, July 30, 2 and 6 p.m. Ancaster Library, 300 Wilson St. E. 648-6911
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Windowsill Gardening Wednesdays, Aug. 1, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pollinators and Pests, Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. Learn everything you need to know about feeding your plants water, soil and sunshine. Adults: $2, seniors/youth: $2, children: $4, infants (under 1yr) free, family: $9. 546-4848
Emancipation Day at Griffin House National Historic House, Aug. 5, 1 to 4 p.m. Commemorates the abolition of slavery. 733 Mineral Springs Rd., Ancaster. hamilton.ca/fieldcote. 648-8144
Weeding Wednesday, Dundurn Kitchen Garden, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. Dundurn Castle, 610 York Blvd. Free outdoor event, admission rates apply to museum. Work alongside Dundurn’s gardeners in a variety of seasonal tasks, ranging from harvesting and washing produce, to arranging flowers, weeding, pest control and pruning. 546-2872 Funday Fridays, mixed bag of fun, Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn something about science, nature and creative design all in the same day. All ages, Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. Adults $2, seniors/youth $2, children $4, infants (under 1yr) free, family $9. 546-4848
Dundurn at Dusk, July 27, 7 p.m. Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd. Costumed gardeners lead you through the garden as the sun sets, after the tour guests enjoy a view of the Bay in the cockpit building while sampling produce from the garden and seasonal recipes from the historic kitchen. $30 pp. Pre-registration required: 5462872
Golden Horseshoe Live Steamer Days, July 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, 900 Woodward Ave. Catch a ride on a miniature train, learn about Canada’s early Industrial Revolution. 546-4797 Dundurn Historic Garden Tour, informative stories and historic gardening knowledge, July 28 and 29, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd. Adults: $11.50, Seniors/Youth: $9.50, Children: $6, Infants: Free, Family: $30. 5462872
AGI Ilovefilmseries, July 27, 3 p.m. The Rider Chloé Zhao, 2017, USA, English, 104 min, Rating: 14A. Lincoln Alexander Centre, 160 King St. E. Tickets: $12. 527-6610 Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, Exhibit: From The Ark, Ancaster 150, to Sept. 29, 2018 Tuesdays to Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. 64 Sulphur Springs Rd. Admission rates apply. 648-8144 or hamilton.ca/fieldcote
Exhibit: Elements of Decay, Aug. 1 to 31, Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Thought provoking images by local photographer Hank Rintjema that explores abandoned places merged with faces of emotional decay and beauty. Admission rates apply. 648-8144
Grimsby Museum, Historic Wednesday Walks, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Pre-registration required. Members $7, non-member $10. Historic Grimsby Beach. Museum: 6 Murray St. 945-5292
SENIORS
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Movie Nights, July 30, 31, 6 p.m. Members $2, guests $4.55 includes snacks. Sign up in advance. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541
Aerobics, July 30, 8:30 a.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Aerobics runs 45 minutes Mondays and Wednesdays. $4 nonmembers. 627-3541 ext. 2109
Sit to be Fit, July 30, 11:30 a.m. Sherwood Library, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Increase your strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. Free. 546-3249
Euchre, July 29, 6:30 p.m. Stoney Creek Club 60, 6 King St. W. $3.25. Play six hand bid euchre. 930-7818 Card Games, Fridays, euchre 1 to 4 p.m. and duplicate bridge 7 to 10 p.m. Stoney Creek Club 60, 6 King St. W. $3 per session. 930-7818 Falls Prevention Class, July 31, 11:30 a.m. Shalom Village, 70 Macklin St. N. Fall account for 85 per cent of injuries to seniors that result in hospitalization. Free. 5291613
Albertones Looking for New Members, Aug. 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. Gentlemen who enjoy singing, can join a fourpart harmony male chorus that practice at the centre and perform in the community. For information, call 546-2999