Tuesday May 9th, 2017
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2017 Summer Music CampsThe Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is launching its second annual Summer Camps. Registrations start April 2nd, 2017.MusicApr 2 - May 15
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Spring SundaysSpring Sundays April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 28, June 4, 11, 25, 12:30 – 4:00 pm Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, ON L0R 1X0 Every Sunday and public holiday from March to the end of October you can immerse yourself in Westfield’s unique historic setting. Authentically costumed volunteers will take...OtherApr 2 - Jun 11
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City of Hamilton’s Emergency Preparedness WeekIt’s Emergency Preparedness Week! Tune in each day this week as AM900 CHML Personalities tackle the challenge of being prepared for any emergency situation. Find a new picture right here and on our Facebook page from Monday to Friday. Is your Family Prepared? By taking a few simple steps today, you can become better prepared...OtherMay 8 - May 12
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A Nursing Week Special Event!Celebrate patient care through inspiration and laughter! Browse through some interesting vendors while enjoying refreshments before heading to the theatre for a hugely entertaining performance on managing everyday stresses by Meg Soper! Proceeds of this event are in support of Canadian Nurses for Africa. http://www.canadiannursesforafrica.ca/ #YESThisIsNursing #MegSoperOtherMay 9
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Mapleview Centre presents: Fleurs de VillesFleurs de Villes, Canada’s premiere Floral Mannequin Series, arrives in Burlington from May 10-14, 2017 at Mapleview Centre, the final stop on the event’s inaugural cross-Canada tour. The unique, five-day exhibition is the first of its kind to combine fashion and flowers in Canada, blending fashion design and fresh florals with bespoke floral-dressed mannequins and a pop-up fresh flower market. Over a dozen top local Burlington florists, including Holland Park Flowers, Centro Garden and, Opening Night Flowers will be paired with leading brands to design stunning displays and bring them to life with flowers. Each floral-dressed mannequin is clothed in a one-of-a-kind design made up of hundreds of fresh blooms.OtherMay 10 - May 14
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From Our Garden to Yours Plant SaleA wide selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs and Carolinian plants will be for sale.OtherMay 13
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Walk For Alzheimer’sJoin us at F.H.Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre (Dofasco Park) in Stoney Creek and take part in our community based fundraising event for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Check our website for more details, to register and collect pledges. You can register as an individual or organize a team. By walking, you can be part...OtherMay 13
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A Taste of Canada and the CaribbeanSaturday, May 13th Catered Caribbean/Canadian Buffet, Entertainment, Silent Auction Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa Street **Cocktail Hour: 6:00p.m. Dinner: 7:00p.m. Advance Tickets Only Contact 905-389-4150 Or Tickets may be purchased at https://hamilton.snapd.com/events/view/1032087 Adults $25 Youth (6-16) $15 (Children 5 & under are free)FoodMay 13
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‘Touched by Murder’…. Moving Forward – Building HopeThe Victims of Homicide Support Society of Edmonton is pleased to announce the 2017 Western Canadian Conference. This conference will bring together victims' families and allied professionals to explore the needs and issues of those in society who have been 'touched by murder'. Some of the session topics include hope and healing, vicarious trauma and psychological effects on children.OtherMay 15 - May 16
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PLUS Art FairPLUS Art Fair is the first art fair in Canada to showcase the work of current MFA candidates and recent MFA alumni. PLUS AF provides a platform for emerging artists, curators, and educators--who will lead the arts and culture scene in the years to come--to exhibit and sell their work. As an annual event featuring all mediums of visual art, PLUS AF will become the destination for emerging art in Canada. For its much-anticipated first edition, PLUS AF will take place in Hamilton, Ontario’s historic Cotton Factory, an expansive industrial space surrounded by artist studios. From May 18-21, 2017, the fair will welcome a talented selection of current MFA candidates and recent alumni representing multiple Universities across Canada, and feature a VIP Preview and opening party, daily shuttle buses from Toronto to Hamilton, gallery walking tours, and curated talks with artists and cultural leaders. Guests of the opening night will experience a special presentation by Evolved Entertainment as well as curated catering by Trashed and Wasted, a collective that encourages restaurants to create unique dishes from “rescued” food, featuring local Hamilton establishments: Nique, Butcher and the Vegan, and Collective Arts Brewing. Akimbo is PLUS AF’s official media sponsor, and additional partnerships include the Hamilton Arts Council, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, The Cotton Factory, and The Gladstone Hotel. DATES Thurs, May 18 5-7pm (VIP Preview) | 7-10pm (Opening Night Reception) Fri, May 19 11am-8pm Sat, May 20 11am-8pm Sun, May 21 11am-6pm For more information, visit plusartfair.com Facebook Page: facebook.com/plusartfair | Facebook Event: here Instagram: @plusartfair Hashtag: #plusartfair2017OtherMay 18 - May 21
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Good Grief WorkshopExploring The Personal and Professional Impact Of Working With Grief & LossOtherMay 19
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Good Grief – Exploring the Personal and Professional Impact of Working with Grief and LossOn Friday, May 19th, 2017, Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice presents a one day workshop Good Grief – Exploring the Personal and Professional Impact of Working with Grief and Loss with leading experts Dr. Alan Wolfelt and Yvette Perreault from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 – p.m. at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington. Alan Wolfelt is an...OtherMay 19
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Music in the CIty 2017 – Concession Street Sidewalk SoundsMusic in the City 2017 / Concession St. B.I.A. presented by Big Time Productions Ltd. B412 – 5 East 36th St, Hamilton, ON L8V 3Y6 905-389-4265 / 480-243-7815-US e-mail johnyb@pathcom.com www.pathcom.com/~johnyb FB: Music-in-the-City-Hamilton Twitter: @BonnieEsson Concession St. Presents SIDEWALK SOUNDS http://www.concessionstreet.ca/sidewalk-sounds.html @ConcessionBIA /ConcessionSteetBIA on Facebook /ConcessionStreet on Instagram. 6 Venues – Various Performers...MusicMay 19 - Sep 15
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Bailando Por Una Esperanza – Dancing For Hope Cancer FundraiserThe Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation is pleased to announce that Bailando Por Una Esperanza, Dancing for Hope, hosted by Ana Paret and Laura Milligan is in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. The dinner dance will be at Lotos Banquet Hall on Friday May 26th, 2017. Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is...MusicMay 26
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Waterdown Farmers’ MarketCelebrate 'Tastes of the Season' at the Waterdown Village Farmers' Market. Market runs weekly, on Saturday mornings. Connect with local farmers and producers. Enjoy offerings including fruit, vegetables, artisan breads, baked goods, wine and more! Free parking.FoodMay 27 - Oct 14
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Scouts Canada Jamboree FundraiserOtherMay 27
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Jump Into Spring Antiques and Artisan SaleHosted at Mizener's Antiques & Flea Market Come Jump Into Spring with us ! Saturday and Sunday will be filled with all of our Antique Vendors plus Crafters, Artisans and more! Come out and have a truly one of a kind shopping experience filled with fun for the Entire Family! Saturday May 27 @ 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday May 28 @8:00am - 4:00pm 367 Highway 5 West, Dundas, ONOtherMay 27 - May 28
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Hamilton Farm Crawl – May DateFarm Crawl is an opportunity to get an inside look at the operations of many of our farms in Hamilton and the surrounding area. You choose which farms to visit and the ordering of the farms. Each farm is family run and your experience is designed by the farm.FoodMay 27
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Doggie Bow-Wow Walk-A-ThonDoggie Bow-Wow Walk-a-Thon May 27th @ 10:00am Meet at the Cherry Hill Gate Parking lot at the Royal Botanical Gardens (off Plains Road West)OtherMay 27
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Salute to TourismHamilton currently hosts hundreds of sports events, meetings and conferences annually which represent tens of millions of dollars in local economic impact. Tourism Hamilton works closely with local residents involved in bringing conferences, meetings, and sports events to the city and reaching out to more local ambassadors interested in bringing their event to Hamilton....OtherMay 30
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Over the EdgeOVER THE EDGE – EXPERIENCE HAMILTON FROM A WHOLE NEW ANGLE! Over the Edge is your one and only opportunity to rappel in the heart of Downtown Hamilton. Make your childhood dreams of being a superhero a reality as you rappel 26 storeys down Hamilton’s tallest commercial building — all in support Big Brothers Big Sisters! You can register...OtherJun 1
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The Great Hamilton Scavenger HuntJoin The Great Hamilton Scavenger Hunt. Celebrate Canada’s 150, earn points & win prizes! Now – September 12, 2017 www.wesley.ca/scavengerhunt Here’s some info for your e-blast: The Great Hamilton Scavenger Hunt app is your passport to all of the exciting events, festivals, activities and quintessential Hamilton experiences happening throughout the city this summer. Download the Goosechase...OtherJun 1 - Sep 15
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Christian Education for the Common GoodJoin Dr. Andrew Bennett, Canada’s first and only Ambassador for Religious Freedom, as he shares his thoughts and engages with Christian education alumni on the need for faith-based education institutions to shape Christian public voices for the common good.OtherJun 2
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MacKids Walk & Wheel for Miracles 2017Calling all superheroes! Join the festivities on Saturday, June 3, 2017, as McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation hosts the 6th annual MacKids Walk & Wheel for Miracles! We’re pleased to have Mercedes-Benz Burlington return as the presenting partner for this family-friendly event. We invite you to bring your family, friends, colleagues and sidekicks to help raise $200,000 in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital. Saturday, June 3, 2017 Pier 4 Park (64 Leander Drive, Hamilton) In partnership with the Hamilton Police Service and Hamilton Public Health, the event includes: • Lil’ Tikes on Trikes Bike Ride for ages two to five; • Wonders on Wheels Bike Ride for ages six to 10; • Trailblazers five-kilometre walk for all ages Every registrant will also receive FREE access to Miraclefest, featuring a BBQ lunch, inflatable bouncers, photo booth, Teddy Bear Hospital and many more family-friendly attractions. 9:00 a.m. – Check-in/Registration Opens 9:45 a.m. – Announcements 10:00 a.m. – Lil’ Tikes on Trikes Bike Ride 10:30 a.m. – Wonders on Wheels Bike Ride 11:00 a.m. – Trailblazers 5 Km Walk 11:00 a.m. – Miraclefest Begins/Teddy Bear Hospital Opens 12:30 p.m. – Prize and Trophy Awards 2:00 p.m. – Event EndsOtherJun 3