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VOLUNTEERS
Donate Blood in Dundas, Aug. 13, 2 to 7 p.m. Dundas Baptist Church, 201 Governors Rd. With every blood donation, you save three lives. book your appointment today. Donors must be 17 and over. blood.ca
We are in an 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.
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 905529-0700 x. 2251 or email voncsshamilton@von.ca
Cancer Assistance Program is looking for volunteer drivers in Hamilton area for its transportation program. teamlead@cancerassist.ca or 383-9797, ext. 102
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
Personality Dimensions, Aug. 14, 9:30 a.m. Goodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. Learn more about who you are and how your behaviour affects others. 5268488
Cutting Back on Sodium, Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 2757 King St. E. Diabetes program. Get the facts, learn how to reduce your blood pressure by eating less salt. 573-4819. Free
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Aug. 13, 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 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, Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m. Goodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. 526-8488
Counselling Clinic, Aug. 16, 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 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. Visit recoverycanada.org
MEETINGS
Probus Club of Hamilton, Aug. 14, 9 a.m. Scottish Rite Cub of Hamilton, 4 Queen St. S. Speaker: Alan McPherson, history of the Probus Club of Hamilton
Discover a Career in Osteopathy, Aug. 14, 5 to 9 p.m. Carmen’s Banquet Centre, 1520 Stone Church Rd. E. Education Fair for the Academy
of Osteopathy, meet with Industry Professionals see clinical demonstrations, talk to graduates and speak with current students. 9308162
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. to Aug. 31. In the heart of the village among the summer patios.
Taoist Tai Chi, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. Van Wagner’s Beach, Van Wagner’s Beach Rd. Free demonstration just east of Hutch’s on the beach stirp. Naomi and Friends, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. 447 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association, 3210 Homestead Dr. 289-280-0157
Laughter Yoga, Aug. 12, 10:30 a.m. Hamilton Waterfront, 47 Discovery Dr. $5 pp. One-hour session, history and science of Laughter Yoga. 574-1765
Exercise Program, Aug. 14, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Rd., Glanbrook. Bring water. $5. 692-3464
Dancing at the Dock, Aug. 15, 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. 15, 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
Hamilton Fiddle Club, Aug. 15, noon, Faith Lutheran Church Hall, 1907 King St. E. Enjoy music, dancing and food potluck supper. 5491806
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
Rotary Brunch, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. In support of Food4Kids and Rotary projects. Coincides with Waterdown Farmers’ Market. Strabane Chicken BBQ, Aug. 10 and 11, 11 a.m. Strabane Park, 1315 Brock Rd., Dundas. Fun in the park includes mushball tournament and chicken BBQ being served at 6 p.m. Tickets: 659-3403
Perch Fish Fry, Aug. 11, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Millgrove United Church, 370 Concession 5 West, Flamborough. $20 pp. Fries, coleslaw, roll, variety of desserts, tea/coffee. Tickets: 689-8617
Corn Roast and BBQ, Aug. 12, 1 to 6 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. Music by Mike Woods 1 to 3:30 p.m. Hamburgers, corn, sausages, hotdogs, popcorn and vendors, draws and more. 689-6112 A Taste of the Caribbean, Aug. 18, 6 p.m. The Polish Banquet Hall, 2316 Fairview St., Burlington. An evening of Caribbean food, music and dancing featuring The Vibes Combo and DJ. Buffet dinner. $40 pp. For tickets, email: caribbean@branthills.org or call: 332-1804
or 331-1724. Tickets deadline: Aug. 10.
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
40th Anniversary Celebration Garage Sale for Kids by Kids, Aug. 11, 10 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. 546-4848. Children aged 6 to 12 can register as vendors and set up a small table with personal items they’ve priced to sell. Cost: Adults: $0.50, children: $0.25. 1978 admission rates all day long.
Waterdown Village Farmers’ Market, Aug. 11, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. Binbrook Farmers Market, Aug. 11, 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. 14, 2 to 6 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church, 1285 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Durand Market, Aug. 15, 3 to 7 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W.
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
AGH Street Photography Walking Tour, Aug. 11, 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
MISCELLANEOUS
Hamilton Ribfest, Aug. 10 to 12, 4 to 11 p.m. Aug. 10, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 11 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Gage Park, 1000 Main St. E. Free admission and parking, kids zone, vendors and more. Website: northernheatribseries.ca/hamilton/ Rotary Club Burlington Central Annual Lakeside à la carte, Aug. 12, 1 to 4 p.m. Over 25 restaurants and 14 wineries and breweries at Spencer Smith Park, Burlington. Tickets: $100, includes a tax receipt for $50. Tickets: lakesidealacarte.com. Proceeds benefit Joseph Brant Hospital and Next Door Social Space
Hamilton Greek Fest, Aug. 17, 5 to 11 p.m. Inch Park, 233 East 15th St. Free admission and parking. Greek music, dancing and food. Lots of fun activities, kids zone
Dundas Cactus Festival, Aug. 17 to 19, Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. Entertainment stages, family fun zone, vendors and more. Dundas downtown. Website: dundascactusfestival.ca
Mindful Gala, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Alexander Centre, 160 King St. E. Raise awareness of the programs that exist within the community for those who suffer from mental illness. Proceeds to True Experience. Tickets: $120. Live music, speeches, silent auction and more. 407-5813 Email: kate@westviewevents.com
13 The Musical, Curtain Call Performing Arts Company, Aug. 17, 7 p.m.; Aug. 18, 2 and 7 p.m. and Aug. 19, 2 p.m. Hamilton Theatre Inc., 140 MacNab St. N. Teens from Hamilton aged 13 to 19 put on a full-scale musical. Tickets: $20, students/seniors $15. 541-6803 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. 11, 11 a.m. Hamilton Cemetery Historical Walking Tours. Art Crawl Tour. Free. Gatehouse, 777 York Blvd. Hamilton 1st Tour. Approximately 2 hours, hosted by Robin McKee. 544-9559
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Summer Day Camp, St. Andrew’s United Church, ages 5 to 11 (in 2018), youth 12 to 15. Theme Rolling River Rampage, 8:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 13 to 17. No charge, donations appreciated. 470 Upper Paradise Rd. Register: 383-7411 Teddy Bear Picnic, Aug. 12, noon to 2 p.m. Whitehern Historic House and Garden, 41 Jackson St. W. Children will enjoy old-fashioned games, a teddy bear parade and teddy bear hospital. Bring your own teddy bear to join in the fun. Suitable for ages 3 to 7. Free outdoor event. Admission rates apply to museum. 546-2018
HPO Musical Storytelling for Kids, The Sleeping Giant, Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m. Burlington Public Library, Tansley Woods Branch, 1996 Itabashi Way. Free
Shipwrecked Kids Camp, Aug. 13 to 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. West Highland Church, 1605 Garth St. $85 per child, lunch included. Fun, full day program with something for every child. 387-5385
Fieldcote Museum Teen Quilt Academy, Aug. 13 to 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Kids and teens 10 and older. Participants must have a sewing machine. Parents will be given a fabric supply list upon registration. Limited spaces available, waiting list may apply. $70 per person. 648-8144
Vacation Bible School, Aug. 13 to 17, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Ebenezer Free Reformed church, 253 Weirs Lane, Flamborough. Kids ages 4 to 12. Loving god and Our Neighbour. Enjoy songs, crafts and snacks while making new friends. Registration is free. Free-will donations accepted for Dundas Food Bank. Email: weirslanevbs@gmail.com Mounted Police Visit, Aug. 14, 2 p.m. Carlisle Library, 1496 Centre Rd., Carlisle. Meet Hamilton Police mounted unit. 689-8769
Games Night, Aug. 16, 6 p.m. Terryberry Library, 100 Mohawk Rd. W. Monopoly tournament, Risk, Life, Clue and more. Ages 12 to 18. Free. 546-3921
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Windowsill Gardening Wednesdays, Aug. 15, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Who needs plants, 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
Escape Room Theatre, The Round Table, Aug. 12, noon and 2 p.m. Erland Lee Museum, 552 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek. An interactive escape room theatre event. Tickets: $25. 662-2691
Community Archaeology, Aug. 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 16plus $25 per day, all four Saturdays $90; junior archaeologists ages 12 to 15 $15 per day. 662-2691
Think Art Thursdays, Aug. 18, 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 1yr) Free, Family: $9546-4848
Test Tube Tuesdays, Aug. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Activities to help you explore and discover the world around you. Structures. 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. 15, 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. 10, 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
Golden Horseshoe Live Steamer Days, Aug. 12, 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 Arm chair Wednesday Walks, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Main Street: Then and Now. Grimsby Museum, 6 Murray St. Members: $7, non-member: $10. No walking required, sit in the comfort of a chair. Pre-registration required: 945-5292
SENIORS
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Movie Nights, Aug. 13, 14, 6 p.m. Members $2, guests $4.55 includes snacks. Sign up in advance. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541
Yoga Class, Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governors Rd., Dundas. Free for S.I.M. members $4 for nonmembers. 627-3541
Stoney Creek Seniors Club 60, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. yoga, and 12:30 to 4 p.m. six-hand bid euchre. 6 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Yoga $2, euchre $3.25. 930-7818 Ancaster Seniors Achievement Centre, golf game, Aug. 13, 9 a.m. shotgun start. Oak Gables Golf Club, 1505 Wilson St., Ancaster. Cost $52, includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, prizes and $4 comes back to the ASAC. Register by Aug. 10. 648-4653
Pedgo Electric Bikes, Demonstration, Aug. 13, 1:15 p.m. Ancaster Seniors Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. 546-2999
Sit to be Fit, Aug. 14, 1:15 p.m. Terryberry Library, 100 Mohawk Rd. W. One hour program designed to promote health and fitness for seniors and those wishing to increase strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. Free. 546-3921. Also at Sherwood Library, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Aug. 15, 1 p.m. 546-3249. At Red Hill Library, 695 Queenston Rd. Aug 17, 12:30 p.m. 546-2069
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