Too good to miss
For non-profit, charity or fundraising events in Hamilton and area. Deadline is two weeks prior to publication. Submit your Too Good To Miss events on our website. Just click on Event Listings at thespec.com. If you have any difficulties or questions please call 905-526-3420. Email: toogood@thespec.com. All phone numbers are 905 area code, unless otherwise listed.
VOLUNTEERS
Event volunteers needed for the Rockton Festival of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the week of Aug. 3 to 7. Set-up and tear-down crew, construction crew, traffic volunteers, activity volunteers, information booth and craft volunteers and more. 289-925-7517 Email: volunteer@asylumindustriesunlimited.ca
Donate Blood, Aug. 4 to 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hamilton Blood Donor Clinic, 35 Stone Church Rd. Donations often decrease around long weekends, yet the need for blood is continuous. 80 blood donations needed this long weekend. 1-800236-6283
Assisted Transportation Drivers needed. We are in urgent need of passionate volunteers to provide transportation and support Dundas seniors who have no means of transportation to and from medical appointments (within Dundas, Ancaster, Hamilton) and grocery shopping (within Dundas). Mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Inquiry or registration: 627-5461 or email dcs_transportation@hamilton.ca.
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 Governors 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 three locations — downtown, Stoney Creek and the Mountain. Drivers and servers are required. Call 905529-0700 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
VON Caregiver Education Series Free 4-part series from stress to strength, Aug. 9, 16 and 23, Red Hill Library, 695 Queenston Rd. With enough notice, in-home respite care, a PSW comes to your home and can be arranged for your family member at $6/hour so you can attend. Register: 523-1055 ext. 408 or email: miriam.cahn@von.ca Interview Skills, with Peter Lesser employment specialist, Aug. 9, 9:30 a.m. Goodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. Practice and improve your skills. 526-8488 Overeaters Anonymous, Twelve Steps and twelve 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 for the Infant Parent Program. Contact: ellisjul@hhsc.ca or 521-2100 ext. 77406
Counselling Clinic, Aug. 9, 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, Aug. 5, 6 p.m. De La Sol Yoga Studios, 430 York Blvd. Recovering addicts who use Buddhist principles to fully heal from their addictions. Email refuge recovery hamilton @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, 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
Valley Town Toastmasters, Aug. 9, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Cactus Festival’s Coming: What we love about Dundas. 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
FUN TIMES
Westdale Village, streetside music Fridays, 4 to 8 p.m., through to Aug. 31. In the heart of the village among the summer patios.
Graceful Needlers, Aug. 9, 1 p.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Crafts and companionship over a cup of coffee. Bring hand needle work of any kind, meet in the guild room. All ages. 689-6715
Exercise Program, Aug. 7, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Rd., Glanbrook. Bring Water. $5. 692-3464
Bid Euchre, Aug. 8, 1 p.m. Stoney Creek Legion, 12 King St. E. $3. 662-4171
Dancing at the Dock, Aug. 8, 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. 8, 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
Community Bus, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walmart, 2190 Rymal Rd. E., Glanbrook Community Services, $7. Door to door shopping to Walmart. Reservations required: 6923464
Reflection, dance, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. Club Room, Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Hits of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. $5 members, $6 non-members. 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
Barbecue and Corn Roast, Aug. 6, noon to 5 p.m. Stoney Creek Legion, 12 King St. E. Entertainment by Lionel Bernard in the main hall. $5.
662-4171
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
Bethel and Burgers and more, Aug. 9, 5:30 p.m. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Waterdown. Hamburgers and hotdogs, activities for the kids. Theme: Science Rocks. $3 burger, $2 hotdog. 689-7796
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
Waterdown Village Farmers’ Market, Aug. 4, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. Binbrook Farmers Market, Aug. 4, 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
Makers’ Market, Aug. 10, 7 to 10 p.m. Christ’s Church Cathedral, 252 James St. N. Local artists and artisans. themakersmarket@gmail.com Winona Farmers Market, Aug. 7, 2 to 6 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church, 1285 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Durand Market, Aug. 8, 3 to 7 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W.
Heritage Green Farmer’s Market, Aug. 9, 3 to 7 p.m. 360 Isaac Brock Dr., Stoney Creek
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Round the Reservoir Family Race, Aug. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valens Conservation Area, 1691 Regional Rd. 97. $10. The challenge is filled with puzzles and clues that must be completed to win. You decide which route to take and mode of transportation, run, hike, bike or boat to get the best finishing time. Prize for top 3 families. 525-2181
MISCELLANEOUS
Classic Car Show, Aug. 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dutch Mill Country Market, 533 Millgrove Side Rd., Flamborough. More than 200 entries, live music, 50/50 draw for Animal Adoptions of Flamborough and more. 689-7801
Rockton Festival of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Aug. 4 and 5, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rockton Fairgrounds, 812 Old Hwy 8. Tickets: $40. Scavenger hunts, magical vendors, Quidditch, Ministry of Magic Offices, classes, duels, trivia battles, costume contests and more. 517-9299
One Burlington Festival, celebrating faith and culture, Aug. 6, noon to 4 p.m. Central Park Bandshell, 2311 New St. Free. oneburlingtonfestival.ca
Joseph Brant Day Festival, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. La Salle Park, 50 North Shore Blvd., Burlington. Family-friendly entertainment, historical displays, food truck rally, vendors and more. Free
Equestrian Campout, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governors Rd. Camp overnight with your horse in the valley and enjoy a weekend of trail riding in support of a great cause. Hosted by Hamilton Conservation Foundation. BBQ dinner, live entertainment,
silent auction. $95. 5252181
Stories in Stone, Aug. 4, 11 a.m. Hamilton Cemetery Historical Walking Tours. War of 1812 Tour. Free. Gatehouse, 777 York Blvd. Hamilton 1st Tour. Approximately 2 hours, hosted by Robin McKee. 544-9559
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Home Tweet Home, Aug. 7, 2:30 p.m. Carlisle Library, 1496 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Discuss local wildlife and make your own water bottle bird feeder. Free. Register: 689-8769
Games Night, Aug. 9, 6 p.m. Terryberry Library, 100 Mohawk Rd. W. Monopoly tournament, Risk, Life, Clue and more. Ages 12 to 18. Free. 546-3921
Think Art Thursdays, Aug. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. Indulge your creativity and curiosity. Paint, glue, paper, supplies available. Cost: Adults: $2, Seniors/Youth: $2, Children: $4, Infants (under 1 year) Free, Family: $9546-4848
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Canadian Military Heritage Museum 25th Anniversary Open House, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 347 Greenwich St., Brantford. Free admission. New exhibit Canadian Firefighters in Britain. canadianmilitaryheritagemuseum.ca
Windowsill Gardening Wednesdays, Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. How seeds travel, 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 1 year) free, family: $9. 546-4848
Community Archaeology, Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Erland Lee Museum, 522 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek. Participate in archeological dig on the Museum property, no experience necessary. Adults 16-plus $25 per day, all four Saturdays $90; junior archaeologists ages 12 to 15 $15 per day. 662-2691
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
Ice Cream Carnival, Aug. 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd, Rockton. Celebrate summer with the sweet taste of ice cream featuring Edwardian carnival foods, games, amusements and music. Hand cranked real ice cream-making demonstrations and samples. Regular park admission rates apply. 519-621-8851
Test Tube Tuesdays, Aug. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Activities to help you explore and discover the world around you. Five Senses. Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. Cost: Adults: $2, seniors/youth: $2, children: $4, infants (under 1yr) free, family: $9. 546-4848 Weeding Wednesday, Dundurn Kitchen Garden, Aug. 8, 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 Historic Garden Tour, informative stories and historic gardening knowledge, Aug. 4 and 5, 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. 546-2872 James Street North Art Crawl, Aug. 10, 4 p.m. James and Mulberry Streets. Many galleries and shops along James Street North from King to Murray stay open late, while performers and displays line the sidewalks
Historic Wednesday Walks, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Main Street: The Little Town That Grew. Grimsby Museum, 6 Murray St. Members: $7, non-member: $10. Pre-registration required: 945-5292
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
SENIORS
Community Senior Cooking Club, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Parking at rear at 182 Main St. N. Share ideas, learn from each other as we prepare a meal in the kitchen. 689-6715
Sit to be Fit, Aug. 3, 12:30 p.m. Red Hill Library, 695 Queenston Rd. One-hour program designed to promote health and fitness for seniors and those wishing to increase strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. Free. 546-2069. At Sherwood Library, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Aug. 8, 1 p.m. 546-3249
Tai Chi Fitness, Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Gentle movement class for mind and body, Class runs Mondays at 12:30 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. $4 nonmembers. 627-3541 ext. 2109
Spin Class, Aug. 7, 12:30 p.m. S. I. M Gym, St. Joseph’s villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. $4. The class also runs 8 a.m. Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. Fridays. 627-3541 Beginners Restorative Yoga, Aug. 8, 12:30 p.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. $4 nonmembers. 6273541 ext. 2109
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 Albertones Looking for New Members, Aug. 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. Men who enjoy singing can join a four-part harmony male chorus that practices at the centre and performs in the community. Info: 546-2999