This is where the details would go. This is updated!
On Saturday, April 11th, we (Harry and partners) will be making a surprise announcement regarding the Hamilton Grand hotel/condo project. We'd like to invite you. The event will be at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch included).
Of course, if I say much more, it won't be a surprise; let's just say the difference is significant and very real.
Please let me know if you can make it.
I'm not sure if this is open to the Public. The invite went viral. RSVP to Harry's email.
Trey S
Posted by TreyS
Six Nations court challenge to Brantford injunction continues. City, province and Six Nations confederacy report back to Judge Arrell re progress in consultation to accommodate Six Nations land rights, as was ordered by Judge.
Posted by retired1
Come out and walk, sponsor a walker, or just enjoy the festivities at the Micah House "Friends on the Move" Walk-a-Thon in Gage Park.
Micah House offers short-term housing, support and community integration services for refugee claimants in Hamilton. Micah House started when several churches in Hamilton responded to the needs of refugee claimants in this city. For more information on Micah House, check out: www.micahhouse.ca.
http://micahhouse.ca/walkathon/
Posted by reuben
Hamilton Committee meeting planning activities for the recently launched Hamilton CarShare. Be a part of getting this service started by coming out to the meeting or by becoming a member. Visit the website for more information.
http://www.hamiltoncarshare.ca
Posted by reuben
Common Cause presents Hamilton's 2nd Annual Anarchist Bookfair, where you can browse for books and other products that are anti-racist, anti-sexist, and anti-oppression.
POTENTIAL VENDORS: There is no charge for setting up a table but we do ask for5% of revenue or a donation. There is still room left, so if you are interested in your organization or project getting a spot be sure to drop us a line.
Free Lunch by Food not Bombs.
Free Child Care Provided.
http://linchpin.ca/events/Hamilton-Anarchist-Bookfair
Posted by z jones
Bruce Heron's Memories of Elvis
The life of Elvis through his music
June 13th 8:00 pm
Germania Club 863 King St E Hamilton
Tickets $20.00 905 545 7254
Help Send kid to Camp Fund
Posted by cdvideo
Come out to the Sky Dragon Centre and learn about the latest transportation option in Hamilton.
Become part of the 'Hamilton CarShare 50' by joining soon!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=86529794447&ref=nf
Posted by reuben
The two-day McMaster Innovation Showcase 09, set for June 18-19, will focus on the ways that McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare can encourage innovation in the Hamilton area.
It will examine various ways local businesses can collaborate with researchers through research contracts, industrial research assistance programs, and sponsored research. In addition, investors, researchers and the public can learn about the research that has the potential to create new jobs in the Hamilton region, and how McMaster is working to make that potential a reality. The showcase also aims to connect researchers with business people and investors who can help commercialize research discoveries.
"In challenging economic times, the McMaster Innovation Showcase demonstrates our ongoing commitment to encouraging economic development in the Hamilton region," says Mo Elbestawi, McMaster's vice-president, research and international affairs. "McMaster wants to help the Hamilton region innovate to retain jobs and build new industries. This event is a key part of our efforts to connect our expertise with local businesses and industries."
For further information and registration information: http://milo.mcmaster.ca/showcase
http://milo.mcmaster.ca/showcase/
Posted by MILOatMcMaster
Not only is it time for the Makers' Market to take over the courtyard of Christ's Church Cathedral on James North - but we also have Hamilton's Pride Parade making their way down the street.
The Market kicks off at 10am and goes to 3pm. Discover local culture here - farm fresh foods, local handmade goods and artists of all kinds!
The Pride parade starts downtown at 11am and you can have a front row seat on the sidewalk in front of the many storefronts along James.
Lots of things to see and do this Saturday on James North!
Posted by H Magazine
Hammer City Roller Girls' Eh! Team host Toronto Roller Derby's CN Power in a rematch reflecting the age-old rivalry between these two cities.
Last years initial meeting in Toronto played out to a 10 point win for our Eh! Team so this is bound to be an exciting game!
Saturday, June 20 Doors 6pm Game at 7pm Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena 25 Hester Street
Admission: Adults $10 Advance, $12 at the door Children Under 12 $5 Children Under 4' Free! Family Pass 2 Adults up to 3 kids $25
Advance Tickets available at Pheasant Plucker, Crash Landing, This Ain't Hollywood, Roughhouse Skates.
Please note that $1 from every ticket sold goes to the Soroptomist Society of Stoney Creek-Niagara.
A donation of canned food at the door discounts your entry!
HCRG 2009 Games: July 18 Double Header with the home teams hosting teams from Ohio & NY
August 15 HCRG's Eh! Team plays Montreal Roller Derby's New Skids on the Block
http://www.hammercityrollergirls.ca
Posted by MCHCRGPR
CYCLISTS! ACT NOW TO ENSURE HAMILTON'S CYCLING FUTURE! Contact Your City Councillor
If you cycle, or know someone who does, we need you to let your local politician know that you support an integrated cycling network of bike lanes and paths.
Council will be voting on how much they will fund the Shifting Gears Cycling Plan Wednesday, June 24, 2009!
7pm, Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane
If cyclists attend one city council meeting, this is the one! Come out and bring your friends!
A full list of councillors, contact info and ward boundaries can be found here:
http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/CityandGovernment/YourElectedOfficials/CityCouncillors/
The best case scenario: City councillors approve $2.5 million in funding each year , which would see the urban cycling network completed in 10 years and the rural web of bike paths completed in 20 years
AGAINST: "Councillor Tom Jackson frequently hears from residents who want more recreational trails. He's not sure if those same people want to bike to work on city streets. 'I'm not detecting a huge clamouring for commuter lanes. '"
Flamborough's Councillor "Margaret McCarthy is sceptical additional bike lanes would be well used given the escarpment, weather, transit improvements and heavy traffic. 'It seems to me an unsafe practice, ' she said. 'For my money, this wouldn't go forward. '"
Terry Whitehead: "Convince me that investing over fifty million dollars on a seasonal activity would be better than making this investment into public transit."
FOR: Councillor Bob Bratina "If you've been to Europe and seen it, you believe it," he said. "We need to evolve a little more."
HOW?: "The key to achieving high levels of cycling appears to be the provision of separate cycling facilities along heavily travelled roads and at intersections, combined with traffic calming of most residential neighbourhoods. Extensive cycling rights of way...are complemented by ample bike parking, full integration with public transport, comprehensive traffic education and training of both cyclists and motorists, and a wide range of promotional events intended to generate enthusiasm and wide public support for cycling." - from Making Cycling Irresistible: Lessons from The Netherlands, Denmark and Germany by JOHN PUCHER and RALPH BUEHLER
COMPARE: Annual Cost of Operating the Red Hill Parkway (8km total): $2.65 million Annual Cost to Implement the Cycling Plan over 20 years : $2.5 million for a total of 566km of bike lanes
TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES HAMILTON @ tlchamilton.org A working group of the Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) McMaster
Posted by rrrandy
An incredible assortment of old and contemporary furnishings, decor items, kitchen wares as well as a selection of garden items will be available for sale. Dates: July 11th and July 12th.
Posted by Dynamic Guy
Acoustic Blend Cafe is a new coffee house setting to help promote local talent in any genre of music from folk, rock, jazz, classical and anything else as well as helping to promote local businesses.
The second cafe will be on Friday July 17 featuring local singer songwriter Mathew de Zoete. To go along with Mathew's performance there will be an offering of home made desserts and fair trade coffee from local roaster Red Hill Valley Coffee as well as tea and juice.
After the main performance there will be an open mic.
The address is 86 Homewood Ave at the corner of Locke St. and Homewood.
Start: 7:30 Door: $10
Come out for an evening of great music, coffee, and loads of fun.
Posted by Jason Hales
Part of the 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival, A Glendale Christmas is a comedy about two couples at seemingly opposite points in their relationships maneuvering through the complexity that is suburbia at Christmas time. Tensions rise, personalities clash... it's the most wonderful time of the year!
Playing July 17 - 26 at the B.O.M. space in Jackson Square, tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Visit http://www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets for more info.
Friday, July 17th 7:30pm Saturday, July 18th 1:30pm Sunday, July 19th 3:00pm Monday, July 20th 9:00pm Friday, July 24th 10:30pm Saturday, July 25th 12:00pm Sunday, July 26th 7:30pm
www.hamiltonfringe.ca/shows-el/glendale-christmas
Posted by aglendalechristmas
BEST IN WINDSOR FRINGE, 2008
Our 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival Show Synopsis
"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The story chronicles the career of a stand up comic who suffers from the illness. We also see how her periods of depression and mania affect her husband and their relationship. "Type 2" is a rags to riches to reality tale that pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark,dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor. Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show. * Warning-Strong language and mature content
For more information about "Type 2", please visit our site, www.type2bipolarshow.com
2009 HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL — DATES FOR TYPE 2 - A TRAGIC COMEDY
Dates and Times:
Saturday July 18 - 12:00 noon Sunday July 19 - 5:00 p.m. Monday July 20 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday July 22 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 23 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday July 25 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday July 26 - 3:00 p.m.
Ticket prices - $9.00 available at the venue box office before each show or online at www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets
Posted by Jazz717
Part of the 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival, A Glendale Christmas is a comedy about two couples at seemingly opposite points in their relationships maneuvering through the complexity that is suburbia at Christmas time. Tensions rise, personalities clash... it's the most wonderful time of the year!
Playing July 17 - 26 at the B.O.M. space in Jackson Square, tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Visit http://www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets for more info.
Friday, July 17th 7:30pm Saturday, July 18th 1:30pm Sunday, July 19th 3:00pm Monday, July 20th 9:00pm Friday, July 24th 10:30pm Saturday, July 25th 12:00pm Sunday, July 26th 7:30pm
www.hamiltonfringe.ca/shows-el/glendale-christmas
Posted by aglendalechristmas
Incredible yard sale on JULY 18th! Furniture (some antiques), framed art, home decor items, candles, baskets, vases, filing cabinets, office chairs, lawn mower, whipper snipper (gas), electronics, lamps, lighting, suitcases, kitchen items, bar stools, Computer printers (new), speakers,Garden Geese with outfits . . . DO NOT MISS THIS SALE! 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 18th.
Posted by Dynamic Guy
Mohawk College, McIntyre Theatre 7:30pm Arcady Singers Brian Jackson, guest conductor British operetta meets Proms highlights and hijinks! Canada's favourite British ex-pat Maestro leads the singers from Arcady in a concert version of what is arguably G&S's most popular work: Pirates of Penzance. And to top it all off, get out your flags, warm up your voices and join in for such favourites as Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and of course, Rule Britannia. Mark this date on your calendar now! Tickets also available at the door or on line. Tickets $25 reg | $20 sr |$10 stu
Posted by tapyram
No more rehearsing -- tonight we hit the heights! Presenting David B Fraser's new play BETTING ON THE RIVERMAN:Eddie Versage is gambler whose luck has run out. Holed up in a Casino Hotel room Eddie scrambles to find the money owes before the Riverman comes calling.
Betting on the Riverman's cast and crew would like to take this opportunity to Thank our amazing technical sponsors and volunteers for transforming B.O.M into an incredible theatre, and for making the 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival one of Hamilton's best artistic events of the year! Thank's - you guys totally ROCK!!
Posted by neapolitana
Americana Folk Art and Music Fair Holiday Valley Tannenbaum Lodge July 19th Noon to 6:00 PM
The Rotary Club of Ellicottville, Foundation for Youth presents the Americana Folk Art and Music Fair, a concert at Holiday Valley on Sunday July 19th. This family event with Arts, music and food will be the music event of the year in this pristine setting in front of Tannebaum Lodge.
The gates open at 11:00 AM for this outdoor interactive Bluegrass and Roots Music Fair.
The concert features: Homemade Jam, Mountain Run Bluegrass with Doug Yeomans, The Doerfels and Tom Wilson's Lee Harvey Osmond will start promptly at noon.
"Homemade Jam" with Pete Boberg features pedal steel wiz Gene Hiltz. Their music is described as "Smooth oldies and country cozies" with incredible vocals from Liz Boberg.
The Doerfels are national recording artists, who rumor has it will appear on the TV Show "America's got Talent" this summer. The band composed of five permanent members ranging in age from 13 through 20 is often joined by others from this family of 10 children. Their upbeat bluegrass music will have the crowd on their feet for the entire performance.
Mountain Run Bluegrass with Guitarist of the year Doug Yoemans is one of Western NY's favorites. This band will take you on a special journey with their brand of traditional Bluegrass.
Headlining the show Hamilton's Tom Wilson with Lee Harvey Osmond. This is one of Hamilton's favorite groups. This band has a unique sound that Tom calls "Acid Folk" blending country, jazz and rock. Their musical talent and incredible stage presence will leave you in awe.
This is not just a concert as numerous "In the crowd" musicians and artisans will be on hand to make this day one to remember for you and your family.
Tickets are only $10 in advance and $15 at the gate and can be purchased at Holiday Valley at 699-2000 or many other outlets in Ellicottville. Kids under 12 accompanied by parents are free.
Mark your calendar & bring your lawn chair and dancing shoes, as this is a date you will not want to miss.
http://www.ellicottvilleny.com/index.php/events/view_event/6
Posted by gcappelli
Part of the 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival, A Glendale Christmas is a comedy about two couples at seemingly opposite points in their relationships maneuvering through the complexity that is suburbia at Christmas time. Tensions rise, personalities clash... it's the most wonderful time of the year!
Playing July 17 - 26 at the B.O.M. space in Jackson Square, tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Visit http://www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets for more info.
Friday, July 17th 7:30pm Saturday, July 18th 1:30pm Sunday, July 19th 3:00pm Monday, July 20th 9:00pm Friday, July 24th 10:30pm Saturday, July 25th 12:00pm Sunday, July 26th 7:30pm
www.hamiltonfringe.ca/shows-el/glendale-christmas
Posted by aglendalechristmas
BEST IN WINDSOR FRINGE, 2008
Our 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival Show Synopsis
"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The story chronicles the career of a stand up comic who suffers from the illness. We also see how her periods of depression and mania affect her husband and their relationship. "Type 2" is a rags to riches to reality tale that pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark,dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor. Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show. * Warning-Strong language and mature content
This Show Runs One Hour.
For more information about "Type 2", please visit our site, www.type2bipolarshow.com
2009 HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL — DATES FOR TYPE 2 - A TRAGIC COMEDY
Dates and Times:
Saturday July 18 - 12:00 noon Sunday July 19 - 5:00 p.m. Monday July 20 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday July 22 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 23 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday July 25 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday July 26 - 3:00 p.m.
Ticket prices - $9.00 available at the venue box office before each show or online at www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets
Posted by Jazz717
Part of the 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival, A Glendale Christmas is a comedy about two couples at seemingly opposite points in their relationships maneuvering through the complexity that is suburbia at Christmas time. Tensions rise, personalities clash... it's the most wonderful time of the year!
Playing July 17 - 26 at the B.O.M. space in Jackson Square, tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Visit http://www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets for more info.
Friday, July 17th 7:30pm Saturday, July 18th 1:30pm Sunday, July 19th 3:00pm Monday, July 20th 9:00pm Friday, July 24th 10:30pm Saturday, July 25th 12:00pm Sunday, July 26th 7:30pm
www.hamiltonfringe.ca/shows-el/glendale-christmas
Posted by aglendalechristmas
BEST IN WINDSOR FRINGE, 2008
Our 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival Show Synopsis
"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The story chronicles the career of a stand up comic who suffers from the illness. We also see how her periods of depression and mania affect her husband and their relationship. "Type 2" is a rags to riches to reality tale that pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark,dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor. Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show. * Warning-Strong language and mature content
This Show Runs One Hour.
For more information about "Type 2", please visit our site, www.type2bipolarshow.com
2009 HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL — DATES FOR TYPE 2 - A TRAGIC COMEDY
Dates and Times:
Saturday July 18 - 12:00 noon Sunday July 19 - 5:00 p.m. Monday July 20 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday July 22 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 23 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday July 25 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday July 26 - 3:00 p.m.
Ticket prices - $9.00 available at the venue box office before each show or online at www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets
Posted by Jazz717
A beautiful and chilling show" -- Raise the Hammer reviewer Amanda Nesbitt
"Something here for everyone; especially aficionados of the creepy." -- Ontario Arts Review's Danny Gaisin.
A trilogy of unsettling fables. Eschewing dialogue for dance, Red sheds new light and scads of blood on a beloved girl-meets-wolf story. The Juniper Tree, a sadly-overlooked Grimm's fable of cannibalism and payback, is presented as a Depression-era ballad. In the puppet story Fox and Girl, a modern father's imagination mashes centuries of fairytale symbols.
www.blackcurrantproductions.blogspot.com
Posted by blackcurrantproductions
This will be a joint meeting with our Hamilton Vegetarian Meetup Group, at the wonderful, all-vegetarian Affinity Restaurant in downtown Hamilton. Dr. John Stewart will discuss the many significant health benefits of antioxidants.
Vegetarian food & beverages are available for purchase at the restaurant. Please note: Out of consideration for everyone, and due to limited space at the restaurant, it is essential that you RSVP with us. Please advise a.s.a.p. if you need to cancel, so we can notify the restaurant and make your seat available to someone else. Thanks.
~ You can find us under "Hamilton Holistic Harmony" on Facebook.com & Meetup.com ~
~ Pre-registration is required for attendance.
~ To RSVP or for more information: (289) 389-0512 or HamiltonHolisticHarmony@yahoo.ca
Posted by The Time Machine
BEST IN WINDSOR FRINGE, 2008
Our 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival Show Synopsis
"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The story chronicles the career of a stand up comic who suffers from the illness. We also see how her periods of depression and mania affect her husband and their relationship. "Type 2" is a rags to riches to reality tale that pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark,dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor. Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show. * Warning-Strong language and mature content
This Show Runs One Hour.
For more information about "Type 2", please visit our site, www.type2bipolarshow.com
2009 HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL — DATES FOR TYPE 2 - A TRAGIC COMEDY
Dates and Times:
Saturday July 18 - 12:00 noon Sunday July 19 - 5:00 p.m. Monday July 20 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday July 22 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 23 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday July 25 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday July 26 - 3:00 p.m.
Ticket prices - $9.00 available at the venue box office before each show or online at www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets
Posted by Jazz717
BEST IN WINDSOR FRINGE, 2008
Our 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival Show Synopsis
"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The story chronicles the career of a stand up comic who suffers from the illness. We also see how her periods of depression and mania affect her husband and their relationship. "Type 2" is a rags to riches to reality tale that pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark,dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor. Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show. * Warning-Strong language and mature content
This Show Runs One Hour.
For more information about "Type 2", please visit our site, www.type2bipolarshow.com
2009 HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL — DATES FOR TYPE 2 - A TRAGIC COMEDY
Dates and Times:
Saturday July 18 - 12:00 noon Sunday July 19 - 5:00 p.m. Monday July 20 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday July 22 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 23 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday July 25 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday July 26 - 3:00 p.m.
Ticket prices - $9.00 available at the venue box office before each show or online at www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets
Posted by Jazz717
Get started on organizing a campaign to push for funding the the city of Hamilton's cycling plan, known as "Shifting Gears". If you can't make the meeting, there are still opportunities all along the way to get involved and bring ideas forward. Please RSVP to tlchamilton@gmail.com
THURSDAY, JULY 23 7PM MY DOG JOE (1020 King Street West) http://www.mydogjoe.com/
Bus tickets available if required - coffee or tea on TLC http://www.tlchamilton.org
Posted by rrrandy
HAMILTON STRIP is a new illustrated series by Paul Elia depicting Hamilton cityscapes. Entire city blocks (or strips) are recreated in heavy tones of black, white and gray.
The largest print is 13ft. long, allowing the viewer to literally walk down the block. Focusing on downtown and central Hamilton neighbourhoods, these drawings are meant to highlight the surreal contrast between the industrial history of the city and the residential development around it.
CHECK OUT THE PIECES: http://www.wrecovery.com
Showing for the first time in a BRAND NEW gallery in downtown Toronto called CULTURSHOC.
CULTURSHOC - art/music/books/clothes - Val Johnston and Dana Snow are opening their new gallery and culture shop THURSDAY, JULY 23rd, 2009 @ 1205 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON.
Featuring the PREMIERE EXHIBITION of HAMILTON STRIP by Paul Elia.
Dont' miss it! Join us for the opening.
Posted by paulsquared
A beautiful and chilling show" -- Raise the Hammer reviewer Amanda Nesbitt
"Something here for everyone; especially aficionados of the creepy." -- Ontario Arts Review's Danny Gaisin.
A trilogy of unsettling fables. Eschewing dialogue for dance, Red sheds new light and scads of blood on a beloved girl-meets-wolf story. The Juniper Tree, a sadly-overlooked Grimm's fable of cannibalism and payback, is presented as a Depression-era ballad. In the puppet story Fox and Girl, a modern father's imagination mashes centuries of fairytale symbols.
www.blackcurrantproductions.blogspot.com
Posted by blackcurrantproductions
Sisyphus pushed the boulder. The sons share their father's corrupt nature, and are lifers in a maximum-security prison. Roy, or Beast, is in the jungle and in the jungle you feed on your prey and instill fear wherever you roam. Bunny's real name is Boris, but Boris doesn't really suit him given his girlish appearance and mannerisms. His parents and the Church failed him and now he has to pay for his sins. Gerald loves God so much that, like Abraham, he's taken a ride down Highway 61. "Where do you want this killin done? Down on Highway 61". Henry almost made it through life without having to live with his brothers. But then one hot summer night, his brain burning like gunpowder, he finds his hands covered with blood.
http://www.hamiltonfringe.ca/venues/categoryevents/28-the-sons-of-sisyphus
Posted by justaguy
Part of the 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival, A Glendale Christmas is a comedy about two couples at seemingly opposite points in their relationships maneuvering through the complexity that is suburbia at Christmas time. Tensions rise, personalities clash... it's the most wonderful time of the year!
Playing July 17 - 26 at the B.O.M. space in Jackson Square, tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Visit http://www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets for more info.
Friday, July 17th 7:30pm Saturday, July 18th 1:30pm Sunday, July 19th 3:00pm Monday, July 20th 9:00pm Friday, July 24th 10:30pm Saturday, July 25th 12:00pm Sunday, July 26th 7:30pm
www.hamiltonfringe.ca/shows-el/glendale-christmas
Posted by aglendalechristmas
Hamilton)-Peer to Peer Mentoring of Hamilton will be hosting a local talent show/barbeque on July 25th 2009 from 11am-2pm at Ferguson Station located downtown Hamilton at Ferguson and King St.
Posted by Stephanie.Chapman
Part of the 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival, A Glendale Christmas is a comedy about two couples at seemingly opposite points in their relationships maneuvering through the complexity that is suburbia at Christmas time. Tensions rise, personalities clash... it's the most wonderful time of the year!
Playing July 17 - 26 at the B.O.M. space in Jackson Square, tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Visit http://www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets for more info.
Friday, July 17th 7:30pm Saturday, July 18th 1:30pm Sunday, July 19th 3:00pm Monday, July 20th 9:00pm Friday, July 24th 10:30pm Saturday, July 25th 12:00pm Sunday, July 26th 7:30pm
www.hamiltonfringe.ca/shows-el/glendale-christmas
Posted by aglendalechristmas
A beautiful and chilling show" -- Raise the Hammer reviewer Amanda Nesbitt
"Something here for everyone; especially aficionados of the creepy." -- Ontario Arts Review's Danny Gaisin.
A trilogy of unsettling fables. Eschewing dialogue for dance, Red sheds new light and scads of blood on a beloved girl-meets-wolf story. The Juniper Tree, a sadly-overlooked Grimm's fable of cannibalism and payback, is presented as a Depression-era ballad. In the puppet story Fox and Girl, a modern father's imagination mashes centuries of fairytale symbols.
This is our 2nd-last show at the Fringe!
www.blackcurrantproductions.blogspot.com
Posted by blackcurrantproductions
BEST IN WINDSOR FRINGE, 2008
Our 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival Show Synopsis
"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The story chronicles the career of a stand up comic who suffers from the illness. We also see how her periods of depression and mania affect her husband and their relationship. "Type 2" is a rags to riches to reality tale that pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark,dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor. Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show. * Warning-Strong language and mature content
This Show Runs One Hour.
For more information about "Type 2", please visit our site, www.type2bipolarshow.com
2009 HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL — DATES FOR TYPE 2 - A TRAGIC COMEDY
Dates and Times:
Saturday July 18 - 12:00 noon Sunday July 19 - 5:00 p.m. Monday July 20 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday July 22 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 23 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday July 25 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday July 26 - 3:00 p.m.
Ticket prices - $9.00 available at the venue box office before each show or online at www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets
Posted by Jazz717
A beautiful and chilling show" -- Raise the Hammer reviewer Amanda Nesbitt
"Something here for everyone; especially aficionados of the creepy." -- Ontario Arts Review's Danny Gaisin.
A trilogy of unsettling fables. Eschewing dialogue for dance, Red sheds new light and scads of blood on a beloved girl-meets-wolf story. The Juniper Tree, a sadly-overlooked Grimm's fable of cannibalism and payback, is presented as a Depression-era ballad. In the puppet story Fox and Girl, a modern father's imagination mashes centuries of fairytale symbols.
LAST CHANCE TO SEE IT IN HAMILTON!
www.blackcurrantproductions.blogspot.com
Posted by blackcurrantproductions
BEST IN WINDSOR FRINGE, 2008
Our 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival Show Synopsis
"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The story chronicles the career of a stand up comic who suffers from the illness. We also see how her periods of depression and mania affect her husband and their relationship. "Type 2" is a rags to riches to reality tale that pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark,dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor. Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show. * Warning-Strong language and mature content
This Show Runs One Hour.
For more information about "Type 2", please visit our site, www.type2bipolarshow.com
2009 HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL — DATES FOR TYPE 2 - A TRAGIC COMEDY
Dates and Times:
Saturday July 18 - 12:00 noon Sunday July 19 - 5:00 p.m. Monday July 20 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday July 22 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 23 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday July 25 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday July 26 - 3:00 p.m.
Ticket prices - $9.00 available at the venue box office before each show or online at www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets
Posted by Jazz717
Part of the 2009 Hamilton Fringe Festival, A Glendale Christmas is a comedy about two couples at seemingly opposite points in their relationships maneuvering through the complexity that is suburbia at Christmas time. Tensions rise, personalities clash... it's the most wonderful time of the year!
Playing July 17 - 26 at the B.O.M. space in Jackson Square, tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Visit http://www.hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets for more info.
Friday, July 17th 7:30pm Saturday, July 18th 1:30pm Sunday, July 19th 3:00pm Monday, July 20th 9:00pm Friday, July 24th 10:30pm Saturday, July 25th 12:00pm Sunday, July 26th 7:30pm
www.hamiltonfringe.ca/shows-el/glendale-christmas
Posted by aglendalechristmas
Greening Sacred Spaces Hamilton and St James Anglican Church
present
A Celebration of Local Food
Join as for a tasty brunch of locally produced foods. Local food consumption is a vital form of stewardship and creation care. Learn how you can make eating locally a part of your everyday lifestyle from seasoned speakers in the movement. This is an opportunity for members of the Hamilton and area faith groups to network together and to share in the bounty of our community.
Posted by beatrice
The Festival of Friends is trying to beat the Guinness Book of World Records record for the World's largest guitar ensemble. The current record is held by Germany where in 2007, 1802 participants played Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" simultaneously. Toronto tried to break the same record 2 months ago and failed!
We are attempting to beat the record or 1802, hence MAKE IT 1803!
Pre-register on the website!
Posted by reuben
Richard Reble is back to offer another great tour of the Escarpment Trails. This 1.5-2 hour hike will meet at the top of the Wentworth Stairs at 7pm. We will be traveling westbound along the Bruce Trail for a wonderful view of Hamilton from the escarpment. Enjoy the fresh outdoors and the setting sun on this wonderful trail hike. Optional pub stop to follow. Please come with good walking shoes and a bottle of water.
http://www.environmenthamilton.org/view/page/concession_street_walks
Posted by beatrice
For the rest of August and September, Greenbyte Hamilton, a non-profit organization and Microsoft registered community refurbisher, is having a back to school promotional drive on all of its computers. Starting at just $79.99, all of these computers come with Microsoft Office 2003, Windows XP and now our FULL school-year warranty. Come in to our mountain location, in the St. Vincent de Paul retail outlet and in the same plaza as Giant Tiger for these red hot deals. We also are accepting donations on all P4 systems so we can continue to support local projects such as Child Connect
Posted by greenbyte
Open Mic with Featured Performer....Red Door is a monthly coffeehouse that brings together community members > and McMaster students around social justice themes. Red Door is an > intergenerational supportive space where people can explore creative and > spiritual expression and meet in a fun, relaxed environment, all while > supporting worthwhile causes. The format is open stage, and a variety of > desserts, snacks, and fair-trade beverages are for sale at reasonable > cost.
Posted by larrivee1
Trash Palace - "Toronto's Classiest Cinema" - is proud to present THE TRASH ON WHEELS FILM PARTY - a back-to-school touring show of classroom films, cartoons and more from the files of Canada's most demented film fanatics!
Hosted by Trash Palace programmer Jonathan Culp, TRASH ON WHEELS brings a full evening of lost, forgotten and undiscovered gems from the celluloid dumpsters of our nation to your town. Armed with their trusty 16mm film projector, a trunkload of film reels from the 60s and 70s, cold drinks, and a fully stocked snack bar (including handmade vegan truffles from Boardwalk Chocolates!) Trash Palace will give you a taste of the madness that we've been dishing out at our home base for over two years.
With a constantly changing lineup of titles - partially selected by the audience via the "Trash Palace Applause-O-Meter" - every screening is a whole new ballgame. Will you see angry puppets smacking around their friends? Evil dancing cigarettes? Washed up pop stars ranting about LSD? Christian college students partying with the Virgin Mary? Animated sex ed lessons? Or masked headmasters wielding lawnmowers?
This is no stinkin' film festival - it's THE TRASH ON WHEELS FILM PARTY!
TRASH PALACE, named "the 11th best place to watch a film in Toronto" by BlogTO, shows shorts and features every Friday at their secret location. The Toronto Star writes, "It lives up to its seamy potential...the fun is pure, untainted by cynicism, high expectations or irony." And the National Post observes, "Trash Palace's screenings promise the best in films that somebody out there was desperate to get rid of." Check them out at http://www.trashpalace.ca.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=121420398996&ref=ts
Posted by satanmacnuggit
If you missed us in the Hamilton Fringe, now is your chance to see us for FREE thanks to our generous sponsors! Check out reviews our site.
Hosted by: Niagara CMHA and Brock University
Generously Sponsored by: Royal Canadian Legion (H.T. Church) Branch 24 & Brock University.
The cost of parking for ticket holders will be covered by Human Resources and Environment Health and Safety Department.
Best in Windsor Fringe, 2008 Patron's Pick, 2008
"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark, dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor.
Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show.
'Type 2 - A Tragic Comedy' is for a mature audience only as it is brutally honest and pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The story chronicles the career of a bipolar stand up comic and her journey on and off prescribed medications and how it affects her life and her husbands as well.
Posted by Jazz717
HAMILTON STRIP is a new illustrated series by Paul Elia depicting Hamilton cityscapes. Entire city blocks (or strips) are recreated in heavy tones of black, white and gray.
The largest print is 13ft. long, allowing the viewer to literally walk down the block. Focusing on downtown and central Hamilton neighbourhoods, these drawings are meant to highlight the surreal contrast between the industrial history of the city and the residential development around it.
Featuring the PREMIERE EXHIBITION in Hamilton of HAMILTON STRIP by Paul Elia.
Dont' miss it! Join us for the opening.
Posted by paulsquared
The Hamilton Association presents a free public talk: The Art of Landscape Photography by Richard & Eleanore Kosydar, coauthors of The Dundas Valley: Images of Beauty. The Kosydars investigate how artistic images are created, sampling widely from their own and other landscape photography.
Posted by HAALSA
The Acoustic Blend Cafe will be opening its doors again this September. The Acoustic Blend Cafe (ABC) is a coffee house that helps to promote local musicians and businesses and provides a welcoming gathering place for people to enjoy great music, delicious food and drink, and lots of comradery. Our entertainment line up for the fall is starting to take shape. We also have a few other exciting ideas up our sleeves. After each feature performer there will be an open mic for any one who wants an opportunity to perform.
On Friday September 18th we will be featuring the music of local singer/song writer Jaret Koop and featuring coffee from local roaster Red Hill Valley Coffee Co. as well as tasty home made desserts. Come out and hear this talented performer and pick up his CD entitled "Fools Gold", enjoy the freshly roasted and brewed coffee and see some new and familiar faces. It's always a good time at the Acoustic Blend Cafe.
Doors Open: 7PM Fee: $10 Location: 86 Homewood Ave. (corner of Locke and Homewood) E-mail: acousticblendcafe@gmail.com
Posted by Jason Hales
Are you willing to take a stand for an environmentally sustainable, socially just, spiritually fulfilling human presence on this planet? Join us for this multimedia, interactive look at where we are now and where it is possible to go.
12:30 to 4:30 pm $20 suggested donation Register at www.awakeningthedreamer.org or email mtiveron@mountaincable.net
Posted by mtiveron@mountaincable.net
On September 21, we're getting together in public places all round the world for "wake-up call" flashmob events pressing our leaders to take action on climate.
This Monday, join the great global wake-up call -- at over 1000 events in 88 countries, let's come together for a few minutes in public places worldwide to press leaders to get climate negotiations back on track!
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/sept21_hosts/
Posted by highwater
Hamilton Freeskool is a community-based, free and inspired learning project, offering classes in a variety of subjects. volunteer facilitators like you and me create unique and transformative learning spaces that challenge conventional and institutional forms of education, while creating great communities.
the fall term of freeskool launches soon! there are classes like exploratory movement, french, go club, craft circle, garden tours, dinner and theory, and more...
We're also looking for new facilitators, so if you have ideas or skills to share, bring them to freeskool!
check out www.hamiltonfreeskool.org or email hamiltonfreeskool@gmail.com for info and to get involved!
be brave with learning!
Posted by hamiltonfreeskool
If you missed us in the Hamilton Fringe, now is your chance to see us for FREE thanks to our generous sponsors! Check out reviews our site.
Hosted by: Niagara CMHA and Brock University
Generously Sponsored by: Royal Canadian Legion (H.T. Church) Branch 24 & Brock University.
The cost of parking for ticket holders will be covered by Human Resources and Environment Health and Safety Department.
Best in Windsor Fringe, 2008 Patron's Pick, 2008
"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark, dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor.
Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show.
'Type 2 - A Tragic Comedy' is for a mature audience only as it is brutally honest and pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The story chronicles the career of a bipolar stand up comic and her journey on and off prescribed medications and how it affects her life and her husbands as well.
(cast and audience afterglow to follow both performances - Hope to see you there!)
Posted by Jazz717
Get Behind the Power of Ideas! Hamilton, ON - Heard of TED yet? In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, an enthusiastic group of Hamiltonian small businesses have combined efforts, along with incredible support from sponsors, to bring forth the very first TEDxHamilton event, taking place on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at McMaster Innovation Park (175 Longwood Road South). The TEDxHamilton committee, including kitestring creative marketing +design, MediaFace, and Training Innovations are excited to be TEDx licensees. Through the help of local sponsors, TEDxHamilton is a free event for those who register online. These local businesses are passionate about "TED", which stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design - three broad subjects that are collectively shaping the future of this city and our planet. "The event's theme is Determination," says Chris Farias from kitestring creative marketing +design. "TEDxHamilton's theme is intended to rouse innovative thinking and drive enthusiasm for the city of Hamilton itself." At a TEDx event, TEDTalks videos and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. TEDxHamlton began announcing its speaker roster this week and already features some of the brightest innovative thinkers in the area, including child psychotherapist Mary-Jo Land who travels to Afghanistan to help teachers, sustainable architect Eric Nay from Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD), and Hamilton's community organizing advocate, Peter Ormond. More speakers will be announced leading up the event. "Our committee has found some local passionate people with ideas worth spreading," says Lisa Bragg from Mediaface. "It's so exciting to know that we're about to experience a coming together of innovative ideas in the spirit of TED at TEDxHamilton." Anyone can register to attend this free TEDxHamilton event at www.tedxhamilton.ca. Check the website for speaker updates, become a fan on Facebook, or follow TEDxHamilton on twitter. TEDxHamilton would like to thank its sponsors to date, who include McMaster Innovation Park, AVW Telav, FastSigns, The Printing House and Marta Hewson Photography. For more information about this event, please contact: Meg Coppolino (e) meg@kitestring.ca or info@tedxhamilton.ca Creative Marketing Assistant (t) 905.296.9575 136 James Street South, Unit 1 (c) 905.730.6116 Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z4
Posted by megkitestring
What kind of a city do we want? Are our elected officials setting priorities that are leading us in the best direction? Our citizen-led non-profit organization intends to answer these questions and more. Our goal is to significantly increase voter turnout for the 2010 municipal election. Please join us as we unveil our plans at 7:30 PM on September 30th, at the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre at 51 Stuart St, Hamilton.
http://www.hamiltoncivicleague.org
Posted by Meredith
Freehand Books is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new collection of short fiction this fall.
October 2 - Anik See launches postcard and other stories with Stuart Ross and Gary Barwin
This fall, Anik See is coming to Hamilton all the way from Amsterdam to launch her new collection of short fiction, postcard and other stories. To celebrate, Freehand Books has invited two masters of the short story, Stuart Ross and Gary Barwin, to join Anik for an evening of fun, fabulous fiction.
Join Anik, Stuart, and Gary at the Staircase Theatre on October 2 for an evening of exciting and unpredictable readings. An evening with Anik See launching Anik See's postcard and other stories with special guests Stuart Ross and Gary Barwin Friday, October 2 The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn Street Hamilton, ON 7:00 p.m. Free
Posted by sjivany
Please join us for the first film of the 2009-2010 season. Our schedule for the entire 2009-2010 season is posted on our website.
********************************** Blue Gold: World Water Wars (Sam Bozzo, 2008)
Friday, October 2, 2009 at 7:00pm.
Melrose United Church Locke St. & Homewood Ave. **********************************
In every corner of the globe, we are polluting, diverting, pumping, and wasting our limited supply of fresh water at an expedential level as population and technology grows. The rampant overdevelopment of agriculture, housing and industry increase the demands for fresh water well beyond the finite supply, resulting in the desertification of the earth.
Corporate giants force developing countries to privatize their water supply for profit. Wall Street investors target desalination and mass bulk water export schemes. Corrupt governments use water for economic and political gain. Military control of water emerges and a new geo-political map and power structure forms, setting the stage for world water wars.
http://www.bluegold-worldwaterwars.com/ http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/521643 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1137439/
http://melroseunited.ca/events/movies.php
Posted by Locke
James St. North Supercrawl October 9th, 2009 7:00pm On James st. N between Cannon and York/Wilson.
3 Outdoor stages - 4 Indoor afterparties
Main Stage 7:00pm - 11:00pm Hidden Cameras Ohbijou Jeremy Fisher John Ellison
2nd stage - on James Marble Index Annie Shaw Terra Lightfoot Cow Lick
Dr Disc stage - on Wilson Lee Reed Olenka and the Autumn Lovers Eccodek
Afterparties - 11:00pm onwards
C + C Music Festival Presented by CFMU and INDI101 THIS AIN'T HOLLYWOOD : Pumps Sandman Viper Command Vanishers Goddamns Gooddamns
HIDDEN PONY RECORDS @ SU: Sonic Unyon building Hanna Georgas Jeremy Fisher Said The Whale more to come.....
BEAUTY INDUSTRIES ELECTRONIC STAGE: Harvest Moon Restaurant Concert Hall ("Red Mill") 80 James St. North, 2nd Floor Bocce Electroluminescent Handsome Sultan Ollie NEW HARBOURS presents... The Cathedral on James Kingdom Shore Matt Henderson
SuperCrawl
The arts and cultural scene has been exploding in Hamilton. Whether you love theatre or dance, music or visual art, modern or classical, the scene has come alive. One key event which has drawn great media attention and thousands of participants is the James North Art Crawl.
Art Crawl is monthly event held on the first second Friday of each month. Dozens of galleries and studios launch new exhibitions, musicians perform in the street, local artist sell their wares, the Art Bus delivers visitors from far and wide - and hundreds of people fill the sidewalks as they weave through the event.
This year, in celebration of the collective success of this bourgeoning neighbourhood James Street North is hosting SUPER CRAWL.
What is SUPER CRAWL?
Imagine Art Crawl something else on a half dozen energy drinks.
First, we've received permission to close down James Street between Cannon and Wilson - this will allow throngs of people to fill the streets and freely enjoy the area.
It also means we have the ability to bring in a flat bed truck equipped to present an incredible music show coordinated by Sonic Unyon, CFMU, C101.5, and numerous other local musicians of every variety.
Add local artists and organizations sharing info and selling work, unique food offerings from area restaurants, a food drive by Hamilton Food Share and plenty of spontaneous activity - and you've got SUPERCRAWL.
To keep up to date on the latest Supercrawl news and information, visit www.supercrawl.ca, become a fan of the Supercrawl facebook group, or follow along on Twitter.
www.supercrawl.ca Facebook: Supercrawl Twitter: supercrawl www.supercrawl.ca
Posted by obarkov
LIVE AT THE FREEWAY
The music of h o b s o n ' s c h o i c e falls somewhere between alt-folk and chamber-jazz. Using the idiosyncratic line-up of vibraphone, trumpet, voice and acoustic guitar, this indie-folk quartet creates songs sometimes rich in their words and melody, other times in their colour and architecture. Engaging issues as diverse as climate change, love, millenial malaise, and urban sprawl, the group extends the tradition of folk songwriting through the careful construction of intricate arrangements. The result is a sound that eschews the obvious and consistently surprises.
K O R I P O P in a nutshell - a guitar, an alluring voice and serious songwriting.
also on the bill C h a d E v e r e t t-B r o w n
COVER is $5, please come and support live music in Hamilton
Posted by koripop
Wolsak & Wynn, Goose Lane, and Freehand Books are excited to announce the launch of three exciting debut collections of poetry.
Oct 14: Poetry Cabaret
Walt Whitamn once said, "To have great poets there must be great audiences too." Well, Wolsak & Wynn, Goose Lane, and Freehand books have teamed up to bring together three of Canada's greatest new poets. The rest, Hamilton, is up to you…
On October 14, join Moez Surani, Soraya Peerbaye, and Jesse Ferguson at the Bread & Roses Café as they launch their new collections of poetry with special guest reader and local Hamilton poet, Jeffery Donaldson. Moez will read from Reticent Bodies (Wolsak & Wynn), Soraya will read from Poems for the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (Goose Lane), and Jesse will read from Harmonics (Freehand Books). Snacks and light refreshments will be provided; this is a free event and open to the public.
Poetry Cabaret launching Moez Surani's Reticent Bodies, Soraya Peerbaye's Poems for the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names, and Jesse Ferguson's Harmonics with special guest reader Jeffery Donaldson Wednesday, October 14 Bread & Roses Café, 27 King William Street Hamilton, ON 7:30 p.m. Free
Posted by sjivany
This is a meeting for those interested in discussing the direction of the Hamilton Civic League. For more information, read the agenda for this meeting: http://www.hamiltoncivicleague.com/files/HCLRevisedAgenda.pdf
The building is accessible by bus routes 1 and 5 and free parking after 6 p.m. is available at the municipal lot beside Shakespeare's Restaurant, just east of Walnut.
http://hamiltoncivicleague.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=13
Posted by Meredith
October 14, 2009: Working Group Meeting 1
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: 145 Main St. East (Basement of the Canadian Youth Ballet Ensemble building)
This is a meeting for those interested in discussing the direction of the Hamilton Civic League. Specifically, at this meeting we will be discussing the areas we are concentratin on and how to best accomplish those goals.
The building is accessible by bus routes 1 and 5 and free parking after 6 p.m. is available on King Street and other nearby side streets.
http://hamiltoncivicleague.org/
Posted by Jarod
The Acoustic Blend Cafe (ABC) is back again on Saturday October 24th featuring the group Ophelia Syndrome. Come out and hear a unique blend of piano, acoustic guitar, cello, drums, bass, and vocals sounding in the vein of melodic pop/rock with folk influences.
The ABC coffee house helps to promote local musicians and businesses and provides a welcoming gathering place for people to enjoy great music, delicious food and drink, and lots of camaraderie. After the feature performer there will be an open mic for any one who wants an opportunity to perform.
Enjoy the freshly roasted and brewed coffee from local roaster Red Hill Valley Coffee Company, a fair trade company. Tea and juice will also be available, along with tasty home-made desserts. Don't forget to pick up a copy of "Shades of Grey" the debut CD for Ophelia Syndrome.
It's always a good time at the Acoustic Blend Cafe!
Doors Open: 7PM Fee: $10 Location: Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. (corner of Locke and Homewood) E-mail: acousticblendcafe@gmail.com
Posted by Jason Hales
Volunteers needed – Strathcona Community Food Drive.
The statistics are a sad reflection of the times. The use of our local food banks has increased 26% over last year. The Strathcona neighbourhood is taking action. In October, there will be a door to door campaign asking for donations. If everyone could give just one can, think of the difference it would make! We need volunteers to canvas the community. Can you give up a couple of hours on a Saturday morning?
Where: Victoria Park
When: Saturday October 24
Time: 9:00a.m.
For more information, contact Michelle Sykes 289-396-2573 or Kathy Wolsey 905-527-0432 or www.strathconacommunity.org
http://strathconacommunity.org/2009/10/07/strathcona-community-food-drive/
Posted by Meredith
As featured on this evening’s Hamilton Life television program, and just in time to wrap up Ontario’s Small Business month with a spooky surprise, the kitestring “What Was I Thinking?!?” Contest is watching Hamiltonians vote in huge numbers for the scariest small business design or marketing muck-up. The variety of local small business contestants are depending on Hamilton to vote before Thursday October 29th at midnight for their chance to win up to $15,000 towards a kitestring brand makeover!
The BIG winner will be announced in a fun-filled, costumed live online broadcast from kitestring on at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30th, where the winner will be revealed just in time for Halloween! Beginning Friday, you can go to our blog for a link to the broadcast at http://www.kitestring.ca/kitecast2/
kitestring is welcoming any who want to attend the live broadcast to be a part of this inspiring, grassroots milestone for the local small business community. There will most definitely be candy and costumes! kitestring is conveniently located at 136 James Street South in Hamilton.
The winner’s makeover story will then be fully documented on kitestring’s blog.
This whirlwind story could not have been made possible without the amazing on and offline support of the Hamilton small business community, the Small Business Enterprise Centre and all of the word of mouth that has spread the story on behalf of the contestants!
Posted by megkitestring
An update on pedestrian and walkability projects, issues, and recommendations followed by a discussion on moving walking initiatives forward in Hamilton.
Posted by hdonison
Please join us for the second film of the 2009-2010 season. Full schedule for the 2009-2010 season is posted on our website.
********************************** Prisoners of War (Canadian Warplane Heritage, approx. 40 min)
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7:00pm.
Melrose United Church Locke St. & Homewood Ave. **********************************
Please join us for this special Movie Night in honour of Remembrance Day and our war Veterans. This video presentation features World War II Veterans telling their personal stories of being a Prisoner of War. A post-movie discussion will be led by Ted Lowrey, who was involved in the making of this video as a volunteer with the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.
Suggested Donation $5 (Includes Complementary Fair-Trade Coffee) Supervised Children’s Movie: ages 3-12, $1 per child
http://www.warplane.com/
http://www.melroseunited.ca/events/movies.php
Posted by Locke
Update: Unfortunately, this event must be postponed due to illness. Watch for a future rescheduling.
Free public talk presented by The Hamilton Association. Joanna Falck, Shaw Festival Literary Manager, describes the unseen planning behind play choices and development. How can Shaw's mandate stay relevant in the 21st century?
Posted by HAALSA
The Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale NDP riding association is hosting a Mix and Mingle event on Monday, November 16th. This is an opportunity to meet the federal nomination candidates before the Nomination meeting set for Monday November 23rd.
WHAT - Mix and Mingle WHO - Shilo Davis and Alex Johnstone WHERE - Dundas Old Town Hall (60 Main St., Dundas) WHEN - doors open at 6:30pm
Open to the public. Please feel free to bring your friends.
LINKS - candidates newsletters and more local NDP information at: http://www.ndpadfw.ca/main.htm
Posted by hshields
Swing Dance in to Winter with The Loretta Hale Big Band -
Sunday, November 22, 2009 - The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $10 Adults - $7 Students
www.lorettahale.webs.com (swing dance lesson a 1/2 hour before hand)
A Portion will be donated to the Good Shepherd Centres.
Posted by loretta hale
Join us for the Westdale Children's School's 15th annual Merryberry Market, featuring unique, handmade gifts and toys, Sweet Petals Café, live music, children's crafts, children's cafe, silent auction, and raffle of an original painting by E. Robert Ross.
This charming evening of simplicity and community has become a local Christmas tradition. Make it one of yours!
Funds raised will support the Westdale Children's School, a Waldorf-based alternative preschool and kindergarten.
Posted by highwater
The Crown Point Community Planning Team invites residents to a song-filled, festive celebration on Ottawa Street. Bring your family, meet your neighbours & together we’ll kick off the holiday season. Carolling and music Hot Apple Cider/Coffee Santa Story-Telling Park decoration and light-up Community Spirit
Saturday November 28th, 2009 East Kiwanis Place (Ottawa Street North and Edinburg Avenue) 4-6pm Non-perishable food items will be collected for a local food bank
www.crownpointhamilton.wordpress.net
Posted by dwaynebrown
On November 30 at 7 p.m., Renowned Author Bill Strickland will be speaking about his crusade that inspired others to dream bigger and to achieve the extraordinary in Pittsburgh; a city that experienced widespread unemployment following the decline of the steel industry. If you are interested attending this FREE event you can still reserve your seat(s) at www.mohawkcollegeenterprise.ca. We already have more than 2,000 seats reserved!
If you’re unable to attend, I encourage you to join me (@jwestera) on Twitter the night of the event. I will be using the Twitter hashtag #hamiltonnow. A “hashtag” connects tweets allowing people to easily find and aggregate tweets related to a topic or event. This is a great opportunity to get involved with a community of people that want to see Hamilton’s future expand and succeed.
Hosting the event is the City of Hamilton and Jobs Prosperity Collaborative (JPC) Hamilton. JPC is a group of about 65 members who promote Hamilton’s prosperity through job creation and retention. If you share similar interests and goals with the JPC, come out and support the vision and help JPC make it possible to create future job opportunities for Hamilton.
http://www.jpchamilton.ca/assets/StricklandFlyer_FV.PDF
Posted by jwestera
Please join us for a timely showing of this interesting and acclaimed documentary (made pre-global economic crisis!), which will serve as a cautionary tale to us all as we enter the Christmas season. All are welcome and invited to participate in a post-movie discussion with Spectator columnists Meredith MacLeod and Lisa Grace Marr.
********************************** Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders (James Spurlock, 2006, 90 min.)
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 7:00pm. Melrose United Church Locke St. & Homewood Ave.
Suggested Donation $5 (Includes Complementary Fair-Trade Coffee) Supervised Children’s Movie: ages 3-12, $1 per child **********************************
Maxed Out takes viewers on a journey deep inside the American style of debt, where things seem fine as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. With coverage that spans from small American towns all the way to the White House, the film shows how the modern financial industry really works, explains the true definition of "preferred customer" and tells us why the poor are getting poorer while the rich keep getting richer. Hilarious, shocking and incisive, Maxed Out paints a picture of a national nightmare which is all too real for most of us.
We are especially proud and pleased to announce that we will be joined for a post-movie discussion by Hamilton Spectator columnists Meredith MacLeod and Lisa Grace Marr -- writers of the "The Way We Spend" 13-week multimedia series. In part, the series has followed the financial makeover of four families with the help of local financial experts. During the discussion they will share some of their experiences and personal insights made in producing the series.
Bring your friends, neighbours and family for what promises to be an interesting evening, with a thought-provoking film and insightful discussion to follow.
http://www.maxedoutmovie.com/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0762117/
Our schedule for the entire 2009-2010 season is posted on our website.
http://www.melroseunited.ca/events/movies.php
Posted by Locke
Hamilton FreeSkool and Common Cause Hamilton present the documentary "Five Ring Circus", examining the environmental, social and political impacts of the Vancouver 2010 games. With the torch relay scheduled to barge its way through Hamilton on the 19th, the discussion will include what is taking place locally to resist the environmental destruction, gentrification, and colonization this year's Olympics represent. Everyone welcome! Free event!
Posted by hamiltonfreeskool
Free public talk by Paul Faure, Principal Investigator in McMaster's Bat Lab. A bat defender, Dr. Faure busts myths about bat behaviour, explains what echolocation can teach us about hearing, and explores recent environmental threats affecting bats.
You may have seen Paul with R#36 in the Bat Lab on The Rick Mercer Report this past year.
Posted by HAALSA
A Rhythm & Blues Christmas with Andre & the J-Tones - Sunday, December 13, 2009 -
The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 Adults - $7 Students
www.andreandthejtones.com www.andrebisson.ca
Christmas Tunes in the style of Classic Rhythm & Blues written by Andre Bisson as well as other great Classic R&B songs by Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, The Blues Brothers, The Commitments, CCR and more.
A Portion will be donated to the Good Shepherd Centres.
Posted by loretta hale
Spread the word:
HYPE (Hamilton Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs) wants to invite you and other young creative professionals at your workplace to a meet and drink others like yourself in this city at our favourite new indie seafood bar on Augusta.
The meet starts after your 9 to 5, and the night is always casual. HYPE isn’t like other networking events around town. No to stuffy business card hand offs, no to feather plumage puffing. Yes to cups of cheer and meeting like minded people in your pond.
Happy Holidays from HYPE!
Check out the link for more details and a look at the nifty invite postcard.
http://www.kitestring.ca/holiday-hype/
Posted by megkitestring
Join the Hamilton Civic League at Artword Artbar for our first Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 16th!
Eat, drink, discuss, debate, and celebrate with other Hamiltonians eager for change in our city - and let us know what kind of change you're hungry for.
This is a free event --- RSVP via Evite or to hamiltoncivicleague@gmail.com preferred.
7 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street (off of James Street North just south of Barton)
Light refreshments provided, additional menu items and drinks available for purchase. The invitation can be linked to here: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/QBUXGQUGCMYLVEXUTNCN/HCLChristmasParty
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/QBUXGQUGCMYLVEXUTNCN/HCLChristmasParty
Posted by Meredith
The Urban Coyote: a presentation about coyotes and other urban wildlife by Lesley Sampson of Coyote Watch Canada. Join the "pack" gathering at the Hamilton Spectator Auditorium, 44 Frid St. on December 16th at 7 p.m. Special guest - wildlife biologist Bill Leeming. Introduction by city councillor Brian McHattie. Free Admission. Non-perishable food donation appreciated for local food banks.
For any questions or directions Please contact rhcoyotes@live.ca
Posted by paul
FreeSkool is turning one! Whether you've been to classes, facilitated a workshop or are hearing about the project for the first time, you should come out and hang!
Tuesday January 12th, 7pm, Skydragon Centre (27 King William St.) freeskool's old school nostalgia film festival! join freeskoolers for a selection of short films that harken back to those wistful elementary school hours of sitting in the dark passing notes. The National Film Board, School House Rock, and more education/propaganda will be up for the viewing. Also featuring a new and beautiful animated film, Varmints!
Wednesday, January 13th, all day, McMaster freeskool goes to University! freeskool will be hanging out at PIRGtopia, OPIRG McMaster's takeover of the student centre. come hang out at our table full of fun things to smell, touch, taste, hear, and see! 9-4pm, McMaster University Student Centre aaannnnd, from 10-3pm, freeskoolers will be sharing skills and ideas upstairs in room 203. join us for 5 hours of workshops and unexpert lectures on topics of all shapes sizes and colours! stay tuned for a workshop schedule, and drop in anytime!
Friday January 15th, 6-9pm, Jamesville Community Centre, 209 MacNab St. North freeskool potluck and games night! bring food, friends, and your favourite board games. join us for food, for playtime, hangin out, and celebrating the past, present and future of freeskool! give love to facilitators and organizers new and old! learn about new classes! promote your plans! free, everyone welcome (including kids)! please bring a dish to share if you can, and label the ingredients.
Saturday January 16th, 12-5pm, Jamesville Community Centre, 209 MacNab St. North community workshop series! another day of folks in your community sharing their skills, passions, and ideas for a better world! featuring at least 5 workshops - topics and times to be announced.
Saturday, January 16th, 8pm-late, Skydragon Centre, (27 King William St.) first birthday party! dance! jam! drink and be merry! come jiggle to some of hamilton's finest musician-revolutionaries, and make some music of your own. featuring the likes of Tom Dusome, Teal Booth, Peak Soil and more, and some time for jammin' to boot! tonight, freeskool will happily accept your monetary well-wishes for future freeskool programming. there will also be lots of cool things to peruse - zines, tshirts, buttons, oh my!
Sunday, January 17th, noon. meet at My Dog Joe's in Westdale. Winter Wondering! Devon and Peter take you on a wander to wonder through the winter of Cootes Paradise! Grab your warm and cozy hats and mitts, and let's see what we can learn by looking and listening in a snowy forest grove. We will go for a hike down in Cootes Paradise, pay attention to what we notice, and we'll make a list of 'I wonders' -- for instance, "I wonder what made those tracks," "I wonder what bird that is," "I wonder where the little fish are hiding". Some questions we'll be able to answer from things we already know, some we'll be able to figure out. However, some things in the winter woods are quite mysterious, and for those things, we'll do some research and meet again the following Sunday to share whatever answers we've been able to find. Then, if you're so inclined, have some hot chocolate and skate about the lake! dress warmly, bring skates and a mug!
http://hamiltonfreeskool.org/Come-celebrate-with-us-FreeSkool-s-first-b-2010-01-05
Posted by hamiltonfreeskool
The Harper government has tried to prorogue Parliament in an effort to stop the inquiry into the Canadian involvement in torture in Afghanistan, as well as to distract Canadians with the spectacle of an increasingly-militarized Olympics.
Harper's recent actions mirror the efforts by his ministers to suppress free speech and discussion in Canada, including the banning of U.K. M.P. George Galloway from Canada, the cutting of funding to the Canadian Arab Federation, the defunding of any organizations that are perceived to disagree with the government's extreme positions, and the attempts to introduce new laws to further define what kind of speech is "acceptable."
Canadians won't stand for this, and we aren't! It's time to stop Harper from telling us what our Canadian values are. There will be a sizable demonstration of people in Hamilton from all walks of life who are fed up with Harper turning Canada into a Bush-style, fenced-in "free speech zone," while destroying its international reputation, and you are invited to make it happen.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242650272398&index=1
Posted by zookeeper
The response of the popular classes to the Argentine economic crisis of December 2001 and lessons for us in Canada - a Québec and Ontario speaking tour presented by the Union Communiste Libertaire (UCL) and Common Cause.
We are going through one of the worst economic crises in the history of capitalism and the answers provided by the state and its lackeys are illusory. In addition, faced with this impasse, our leaders are trying to shift the entire burden of the crisis to workers and their communities.
How can we respond differently to this economic crisis? Can we learn from the experiences of struggles that have happened elsewhere in the world?
To consider these issues, the UCL and Common Cause are organizing a Québec and Ontario speaking tour this winter on the response of the Argentine popular classes in the face of a serious economic crisis that shook the country in the late 2001.
From 18 January to 12 February, a militant from the anarchist organization Red Libertaria (Argentina) will travel to different cities in Quebec and Ontario to talk about this subject. He will discuss different forms of resistance developed by the Argentine people to counter the effects of the crisis such as retaking factories and creating self-managed cooperatives. He will also discuss the involvement of anarchists in these different struggles.
Posted by LL
The Big Tweet
It’s time to tweetup Hamilton! Come on out to the Pheasant Plucker on Augusta in Hamilton on Jan. 28th 2010 from 6 till whenever and meet your twitter peeps! Use your tweet power and sign up here! We have a strong twitter community in Hamilton and it’s time to make it even stronger! kitestring and The Big Tweet’s official sponsor venue, The Pheasant Plucker, are so excited to host the first event of this kind in the city.
http://www.kitestring.ca/what-the-tweet-dont-forget/
Posted by megkitestring
"Industrial civilization is incompatible with life. It is systematically destroying life on this planet, undercutting its very basis. This culture is, to put it bluntly, murdering the earth. Unless it’s stopped—whether we intentionally stop it or the natural world does, through ecological collapse or other means—it will kill every living being. We need to stop it." -preface to What We Leave Behind
Aric McBay (writer, activist, and small-scale organic farmer) argues that activists need to think and organize like a resistance movement. McBay explains how greenwashing derails effective action, and why industrial civilization is doomed (and why that's not a bad thing). He shares crucial strategic lessons that today's activists can learn from resistance movements of the past.
Join us for a discussion with Aric McBay, co-author of the recent "What We Leave Behind" with Derrick Jensen. All are welcome, free event.
Posted by hamiltonfreeskool
Windsor, Ontario's finest hip hop/rock-based group are coming to Hamilton! MicLordz & Sauce Funky (pronounced "Mike") will be rocking The Casbah on FRIDAY, JANUARY 29th, 2010. DOORS @ 8pm. $5 cover. SHOW STARTS @ 9pm sharp!
If you are a fan of early Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against The Machine, 311, Beastie Boys, and Sublime then you DO NOT want to miss this!! For more information on MicLordz & Sauce Funky, visit them online at www.miclordz.com. There you can find links to their myspace, iTunes, bio, music and much more. See you there!
Posted by CMACK
What: CPR/AED Training by Hamilton Emergency Services-EMS Date: Monday, February 1, 2010 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. at Locke, Hamilton
Ward 1 residents are invited to a FREE public training clinic for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillators (AED's), to be presented by Hamilton Emergency Services - EMS with the generous support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
CPR can be a vital link in saving the life of a loved one in cardiac arrest and anyone can learn it. The first 65 families who register will receive a free CPR AnytimeTM Family & FriendsTM kit (one kit per family, valued at $35) to take home and share with their families. These kits have been donated by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and will be limited to one per family. Participants will also receive a CPR participation card upon completing the training.
In addition to becoming familiar with CPR, participants will also learn how to use Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). These defibrillators are the ones that you will have seen in many public buildings as part of the Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program and they may also be a life-saver if used on someone in cardiac arrest.
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 40,000 people in Canada experience cardiac arrest each year, the majority of which occur either at home or in public places. For every minute that passes without help, a person’s chance of surviving a cardiac arrest drops by seven to 10%. Learning CPR is easy and inexpensive and it could mean saving the life of a friend or family member. When CPR is combined with the prompt use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), the chance for survival can go up to 50% or more.
“The Heart and Stroke Foundation urges all Canadians to learn CPR. The more people trained, the greater the chance of keeping those that have suffered cardiac arrest alive until an ambulance arrives,” says Sue Turner, Community Mission Specialist, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. “You don’t need to be a doctor to save a life.”
“We hope as many people as possible can come out for this free CPR training clinic,” says Brent Browett, Deputy Chief/Director – EMS “Statistics indicate, and I know from my own experience on the job, that CPR and AEDs can make the difference between life and death. The more people in our community who have these life-saving skills, the more lives may be saved.”
The training session is limited to 65 families. Please RSVP by JANUARY 28, 2010 to Nikola at nikola.wojewoda-patti@hamilton.ca or 905-546-4528 and please include your name, address, phone number and email address.
Posted by meredith
Man on Wire
(James Marsh, 2008, 94 min.)
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:00pm.
Melrose United Church
On August 7th 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between New York's twin towers, then the worlds tallest buildings. After nearly an hour dancing on the wire, he was arrested, taken for psychological evaluation, and brought to jail before he was finally released. Following six and a half years of dreaming of the towers, Petit spent eight months in New York City planning the execution of the coup. Aided by a team of friends and accomplices, Petit was faced with numerous extraordinary challenges: he had to find a way to bypass the WTCs security; smuggle the heavy steel cable and rigging equipment into the towers; pass the wire between the two rooftops; anchor the wire and tension it to withstand the winds and the swaying of the buildings. The rigging was done by night in complete secrecy. At 7:15 AM, Philippe took his first step on the high wire 1,350 feet above the sidewalks of Manhattan.
James Marshs documentary brings Petits extraordinary adventure to life through the testimony of Philippe himself, and some of the co-conspirators who helped him create the unique and magnificent spectacle that became known as the artistic crime of the century.
Man on Wire won the 2009 Oscar for Best Documentary.
http://www.manonwire.com/
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/manonwire/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1155592/
http://www.melroseunited.ca/events/movies.php
Posted by Locke
Free public talk. Trevor Cole describes the experience of creating his latest novel or, as he says with wry humour, "what I learned on the road to heartbreak." Acclaimed for his debut novel and a Governor-General's Award finalist for his second, he recounts the struggle to live a normal existence in Hamilton, develop his ideas into a publishable manuscript and manage expectations.
Most recently McMaster writer-in-residence, Trevor Cole is an experienced journalist as well as author of the darkly humourous Norman Bray in the Performance of His Life, and The Fearsome Particles. An advocate for Canadian writing, he developed and manages the website www.authorsaloud.com.
Posted by HAALSA
THE PEARL REVIEW - compelling, inquiring, diverse opinions from THE PEARL COMPANY
DEBUT ISSUE | SPRING 2010
Please join us at The Pearl Company to help institute THE PEARL REVIEW STUDIO HOUSE, located directly beside the Pearl Company.
DOOR PRIZES | 50/50 | SILENT AUCTION | APPY’S | BEVERAGES ;) +
Posted by urbanboy
Join us for our Culture of Peace network night! This is a great opportunity for individuals and groups involved in working for peace to come together, share news, and establish new connections.
The evening will include a round table dialogue, sharing of upcoming events, and social.
For people who would like to have dinner first, you can come in early and purchase supper at the Café.
The event is open to all, so please feel free to invite anyone who would be interested in participating!
The Hamilton Peace Café is a grassroots centre for teaching peace, focused on community level engagement.
For more information, e-mail info [at] peacecafe.ca, or log on to www.peacecafe.ca.
Hope to see you all there!
Posted by iryna
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Posted by anianiani
Get IgniTED with The Cossart Exchange
The Cossart Exchange, a new project of the Imperial Cotton Centre for the Arts, is exciTED to announce it’s first big event, IgniTED, a live screening of the TED2010 Conference taking place in Long Beach California this February 10-13, 2010.
The Cossart Exchange has joined TED as an Associate Member. This means we get a live webfeed of the entire conference, and get to share the experience of TED as it unfolds. Please join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear what some of the world's most interesting people have to say about the global issues facing our world. With speakers ranging from Jamie Oliver to Bill Gates, the event is sure to be inspiring and engaging.
The Cossart Exchange has inviTED local inspirational individuals to come and be a part of each of the TED2010 sessions. As well, the Exchange space will be activaTED with a number of thought provoking activities, happening throughout the 4 day conference, and the public is encouraged to come by and check them out at our new space in Jackson Square, downtown Hamilton. We are located near the main food court and the Hamilton Public Library mall entrance. It is on the second floor, next to Liaison College.
For IgniTED’s full schedule of speakers and times, please visit www.cossartexchange.com, and click on the IgniTED icon. The entire event is absolutely free, but spaces are very limited due to TED rules. Reserve a spot today before it’s too late by emailing rsvp@imperialcottoncentre.com.
The Cossart Exchange is officially opening its doors!
The Grand Opening of The Exchange will also be taking place during the conference. The event is happening Friday February 12, 6pm-midnight, and the night will include a licensed bar and appetizers, art, musical entertainment, a performance by The Parahumans & McMaster Dance Company, and a chance to meet the participants of The Cossart Exchange. This night also falls on the February James Street North Art Crawl, so stop by nice and early, then head out to catch the energy of the street, and return to celebrate with us well into the evening. Don’t miss us at 7:15pm as we cut the official red ribbon, and thank our sponsors, supporters, staff, and participants for helping make this project happen.
The Cossart Exchange has been started as an incubation centre to help support emerging ideas, organizations, businesses and creative entrepreneurs in the Hamilton community.
Posted by imperialcotton
Matt Jelly will be making a presentation to the City's Economic Development and Planning committee today, regarding the results of By-Law Crawl and some steps the City can take to make By-Law Enforcement more effective, especially in terms of vacant and derelict buildings.
He will make three suggestions to the committee in this regard, as a starting point for a series of improvements.
Please come to this public meeting to show your support. Matt will be answering any questions people may have about By-Law Crawl and the next steps this group will take in months to come.
Posted by nobrainer
The Beasley Neighbourhood Association is inviting you to a free day of winter fun. There will be skating (weather permitting), ice games, crafts and much more. There will be a variety of skates available for loan, ranging from children’s size 1 to adults size 11 (first come first served). We will also have hats, scarves and mitts (never been worn) donated by the “Busy Bee Knitters” from Knox Church in Burlington. For more information or ideas please drop into our Beasley Association meeting on Wednesday February 10th 7-8:30 at Beasley Community Centre.
Posted by kdslote
Were not Lumberjacks and that
s o.k.
The next HYPE event will be on the upper level of Slainte Irish Pub in Hamilton beginning after your nine to five grind on Wednesday, February 17th 2010. Get acquainted with the idea meeting other young creatives, marketers, media professionals and cultural entrepreneurs in your city who work all day and probably work more all night. So get out the cabin for a night and bring your friends, eh!
Come get half in the bag, have more lip than a rubber boot, and forget about jiggin’ yer squid. Lord love a duck!*
We’re here. There’s beer. And Hamilton better get used to it.
Wednesday, February 17th Beginning after your nine to five grind. Slainte Irish Pub (upstairs) 33 Bowen Street, Hamilton ON
Contact kitestring for more info t.905 296 9575 e. meg@kitestring.ca
*Come out and drink, talk a lot and forget about work. My goodness!
http://www.kitestring.ca/hype-eh/
Posted by megkitestring
A panel discussion on gentrification and urban renewal in Hamilton. How will the current campaign of urban renewal in the downtown core by the city of Hamilton play out for the working and poor people who currently inhabit it? Recently the debate surrounding the future of downtown Hamilton has heated up and has come to involve everyone from city councillors and police to sex workers and artists. Who has the right to shape the city? What does it take to create a healthy urban environment? How have policies of urban renewal and gentrification affected other poor areas and cities? Come and join us for a panel discussion featuring members of various community groups to explore these questions. Hosted by Common Cause Hamilton.
Posted by LL
FREE public event
70 exhibitors plus the Green Solutions Stage (Sunday Only) featuring:
11:30am Green Home Building/Reno with Braden Homes
1:30pm Slow Food, earth to table cooking with author & Chef Jeff Crump
2:30pm Talk by Jay Ingram, of TV's Discovery Channel's "Daily Planet" show
4:00pm Rev Wear Fashion show
Find the information, products, people, and solutions on all the issues surrounding climate change and air quality. Explore new products; talk with key people and businesses that are actively engaged in finding solutions; see cutting edge technologies.
Part of the 2010 Upwind Downwind Conference: Air Knows No Boundaries
http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/default.asp?id=42
Posted by AirGuy
TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF KNITTING
You are invited to a knitting workshop on Sunday, February 21st from 2 to 5 p.m. at Yoga With Ona's (74 Locke St N). Cost is $2.
Knitters at any level and non-knitters are all welcome. Non-knitters can learn how to cast on, the basic knit and purl stitches, and cast off. All participants can learn to:
More advanced knitters may wish to explore cable knitting (Aran), Fair Isle (multi-colour horizontal stripes) and intarsia (colour blocks).
I have knitted for many years. I am not an expert knitter but pretty competent. There will be lots of different yarns available for looking at, squeezing and learning about different fibres, and several examples of knitted items.
The only materials you need are a pair of straight knitting needles (I suggest between 4 mm and 5 mm) and a ball of light coloured plain smooth (untextured) knitting yarn (so that you can see the stitches clearly). The yarn can be wool or acrylic - just something that feels nice to you. Zellers carries a good range, and Harts also has a basic supply. If you have a project on the go, please feel free to bring it along.
If anyone has a particular topic they would like covered, please email me at cduran123456@gmail.com. Hope to see you on the 21st.
http://yogawithona.squarespace.com/
Posted by Meredith
What do Hamilton notables Larry Di Ianni, Mark Chamberlain, Jeremy Freiburger, Don McLean and Ryan McGreal have in common? These are the five high-profile Hamilton newsmakers that have been confirmed to take part as panelists at this month’s Hamilton Civic League-sponsored speaker series event, “Your Vision”. This is the first in a series of monthly forums leading upto the municipal election.
“The Hamilton Civic League is pleased to host a panel of diverse individuals who each claim an interest in what the future of Hamilton has to offer,” reports Board Member Brian Kowalewicz. “This event has been organized to initiate an open dialogue about what directions the Hamilton municipal government is taking to make our ‘vision(s)’ a reality.”
The Hamilton Civic League is branding this series as “Hamilton’s Halloween Election; Unmasking Candidates and Issues” with the emphasis being placed on identifying critical issues and subjects that must be debated before the October 25th election.
Hamilton-Wentworth Creative Arts Inc.’s Loren Lieberman will act as moderator and will keep the peace as the panelists debate items such as revitalization, sustainability and government accountability.
Your Vision begins at 7 p.m. on Monday February 22nd and will be held at the Crossfire Assembly in the Strathcona neighbourhood at 458 King Street West. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=304456608636
Posted by hamiltoncivicleague
This event is a coaching session for beginner storytellers and anyone interested in using stories and storytelling in their professional or personal life. The session will be led by Canadian/Scottish storyteller and coach Michael Williams.
Those who can benefit include teachers and classroom assistants, youth workers, social workers and other care workers, therapists & counsellors, executive leaders, managers, salespeople, film-makers, artists, writers, actors, comics, parents and grandparents, anyone who wants to improve their storytelling skills for work or personal life.
The workshop will take place in an intimate setting, with a maximum of 12 participants. Bring a story you would like to share.
For more information or to register, e-mail info@peacecafe.ca.
To learn more about Michael Williams, visit his website: http://www.rjmwilliams.co.uk/index.html.
To learn more about the Hamilton Peace Café, visit us at: http://www.peacecafe.ca.
Posted by iryna
Clean Air Hamilton is hosting the 2010 UpwindDownwind Conference: Air Knows No Boundaries on Monday Feb 22, 2010 at the Hamilton Convention Centre (1 Summers Lane- downtown Hamilton, Ontario) 8am- 5pm.
Admission is: High School Students - $10, Retirees/Low Income - $10, University/College Students - $20, Community/Non-profit - $70 and Corporate/Government/Academic - $170 (Early bird before Jan 15, 2010), $220 (after Jan 15, 2010).
Registration forms are available on-line at: http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/default.asp?id=45
The Monday Conference featuring themes on transboundary (cross border) air quality, health, and innovation- carbon neutral living and future energy. Featured speakers include NASA, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Environment Canada, the Ontario Climate Change Secretariat, the Canadian Urban Institute, the Town of Eden Mills, One Planet Communities, Electric Mobility Canada, the Ministry of the Environment, and NESCAUM- the Clean Air Association of the Northeast United States.
Agenda and details on-line now at: http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/default.asp?id=42
http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca
Posted by AirGuy
Join us for a screening of Geologic Journey: The Great Lakes!
This film tells the story of the dramatic changes in the geologic history and landscape of this region, which has only recently taken the form of the five, great, interconnected lakes. In this episode audiences are shown the roots of a long vanished mountain range that once rivalled the Himalayas, explore the remains of a tropical salt-water sea, and trace the story of a sudden massive flood that drowned vast areas of land. From moraines, to tarn lakes, to the majestic Niagara Falls, the topography and geology of the Great Lakes region is unparalleled, strikingly beautiful and a place of wild contrasts.
It is truly “a wild, rocky place whose grandeur and mystery drew men to commune with the spirit of the sea…a place where man is and forever will be only a visitor.”
Refreshments will be available for purchase at the cafe.
Posted by iryna
Snow Ball: A Social Media Social
Remember when the word “social” inspired visions of teacups, friends and dessert? Can you think “social” today without wondering what the tweet to do about social media?
Bringing old and new together for the first time, kitestring is pleased to host Snow Ball: A Social Media Social!
In celebration of all things worth juxtaposing, Snow Ball: A Social Media Social will feature a collaborative, interactive workshop where guests can learn and share their modern social media know-how with the kitestring team, followed by an old fashioned tea social, accompanied with all of tea service accoutrements like scones, jam, tiny sandwiches and doilies! Oh my!
The social will be held at the beautiful Staircase Theatre (27 Dundurn Street North) on March 3rd, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
kitestring welcomes marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, social media newbies and pros, groups and singles to the Snow Ball! We’ll learn from each other by building on shared experience.
kitestring’s first ever social media social has limited seating, so please register here by purchasing your ticket.
Snow Ball: A Social Media Social Hosted by kitestring creative marketing + design Wednesday, March 3rd 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton, Ontario Purchase Tickets online at kitestring.ca for $25 per guest, limited seating
http://www.kitestring.ca/snow-ball-a-social-media-social/
Posted by megkitestring
Hamilton is joining a growing number of other North American cities such as New York, Portland, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Barrie to “Open Streets” for pedestrians, cyclists and shoppers to enjoy all that the street has to offer on two Sundays in the spring and fall of 2010. Proposed streets are King and Ferguson.
The next planning meeting is on March 4.
http://www.smartcommute.ca/hamilton/openstreets
Posted by John Neary
City revitalization efforts can often pose challenging issues for individuals in terms of finding and maintaining adequate housing. In response to the more recent examples of renewal efforts within the city, the Roomers and Borders Committee of Hamilton is hosting a night of film and discussion to look at what can happen when rooming houses become the territory over which tenants and developers compete for use of space.
The night will feature the screening of Last Call at the Gladstone Hotel, a documentary by Derreck Roemer and Neil Graham which follows the restoration of the building from “flophouse to hotspot”, and subsequent displacement of tenants following that transition.
The film will be followed by a panel discussion of rooming house tenants, community legal clinic lawyers, researchers on housing and homelessness, and the Rooming House Co-Ordinator of Hamilton to evaluate how these trends are taking shape in Hamilton.
Free! Everyone is welcome to attend.
Hosted by the Roomers and Boarders Committee of Hamilton.
Posted by Sara
Please join us for our mid-Lent screening of Chocolat. Admission is by donation (suggested $5), with child-minding (suggested $1), and complimentary fair-trade coffee.
Melrose United Church hosts films screenings on the first Friday of each month (save the summer months). Sign up for our email list by contacting movies@melroseunited.ca.
http://www.melroseunited.ca/events/movies.php
Posted by Melrosemovies
What: CPR/AED Training by Hamilton Emergency Services-EMS Date: Monday, March 8, 2010 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Location: Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. at Locke, Hamilton
As a result of the overwhelming demand for this CPR/AED training session in Ward 1, Hamilton Emergency Services has kindly offered to do a second training session on March 8, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
The people on the waiting list have been contacted and there are currently an additional 20 spots available.
If you are interested in attending, RSVP by MARCH 4, 2010 to Nikola at nikola.wojewoda-patti@hamilton.ca or 905-546-4528. Please include your name, address, phone number and email address and the number of people in your family.
CPR can be a vital link in saving the life of a loved one in cardiac arrest and anyone can learn it. In addition to becoming familiar with CPR, participants will also learn how to use Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). These defibrillators are the ones that you will have seen in many public buildings as part of the Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program and they may also be a life-saver if used on someone in cardiac arrest.
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 40,000 people in Canada experience cardiac arrest each year, the majority of which occur either at home or in public places. For every minute that passes without help, a person’s chance of surviving a cardiac arrest drops by seven to 10%. Learning CPR is easy and inexpensive and it could mean saving the life of a friend or family member. When CPR is combined with the prompt use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), the chance for survival can go up to 50% or more.
“The Heart and Stroke Foundation urges all Canadians to learn CPR. The more people trained, the greater the chance of keeping those that have suffered cardiac arrest alive until an ambulance arrives,” says Sue Turner, Community Mission Specialist, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. “You don’t need to be a doctor to save a life.”
Posted by Meredith
The City of Hamilton Culture Division and the Arts Advisory Commission invite you to a public consultation session to discuss the Hamilton Arts Awards.
The City of Hamilton Arts Awards are awarded to practicing artists in the Hamilton area in recognition of their significant contributions in a chosen discipline.
The Arts Awards have been presented annually since 1976 and are organized by the Culture Division with the assistance of the Arts Advisory Commission, a City Council appointed volunteer committee, whose mandate, in part, is to select and recommend the annual winners of the Hamilton Arts Awards.
The Culture Division received Council approval in spring 2009 to suspend the 2009 City of Hamilton Arts Awards program and reallocate the funds to undertake an Arts Awards Program Review.
The arts community in the city has grown and changed significantly in the last decade and this review will ensure that the Arts Awards are effective in promoting the arts and achievements of local artists. The Culture Division is proposing to present a renewed City of Hamilton Arts Awards Program in fall 2010.
After an open call for consultants to work on this review, Jeremy Freiburger of the Imperial Cotton Centre for the Arts, will lead the evening and will provide an opportunity for all interested citizens to share their thoughts on improving the Hamilton Arts Awards.
If you are unable to attend the consultation, a downloadable short questionnaire is available on our website (click "City of Hamilton Arts Awards Review") so you can still provide us with your thoughts on this important event.
Posted by nobrainer
Women's Canadian Club of Hamilton Speakers Series presents a Panel Discussion on the Future of Hamilton.
Guest Panel:
Moderator:
The Panel Discussion is intended to engage WCCH members and their guests in a thought provoking discussion about the city of Hamilton's future.
A question and answer period and a reception will follow the discussion. Come prepared to question your civic representatives on the future of your city.
Posted by nobrainer
Free public talk. Everyone welcome. Dr. Brian Haynes, Chief of McMaster's Health Information Research Unit, describes obstacles to better health, some created by patients, some by physicians, and suggests ways to start improving health and health care. Q&A to follow.
See website for parking and transit info.
Posted by haalsa
Join us Sat March 20th for Seedy Saturday 2010.
The Hamilton Community Garden Network (HCGN), Canadian Organic Growers (COG), and the Ecological Farmer's Association of Ontario (EFAO) will be hosting a seed exchange and opportunities for seed purchasing, displays and information about community gardening opportunities that exist in the city, and a line-up of engaging speakers throughout the afternoon, including:
Prof. Sarah Wakefield, University of Toronto, will be presenting the impacts of community gardening in Hamilton, as well as a review of community garden policy.
Kevin Hamilton, a Canadian Organic Growers representative and local farmer, will be presentation on the topic of seed saving and seed politics.
Finally, Teresa Phair, from the McQuesten Community Planning Team, will be discussing her group's journey in developing a community garden in their neighbourhood.
The event is FREE for all to attend.
Posted by thompsmr
50/50 Draw Donations Welcome After Sunrise Ceremony Breakfast provided Drum for Draw Potluck lunch Bring Family and Friends!
Posted by paul
On March 22nd the Hamilton Civic League presents the second installment of its monthly Speaker Series entitled “Transportation in Hamilton: Challenges, Goals and Possibilities.”
Featuring guest panelists from: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee ; Transit Users Group ; McMaster Institute for Transportation & Logistics ; Hamilton Light Rail ; Transportation for Liveable Communities.
Join us for a frank and wide-ranging discussion of Hamilton's transportation systems and road network. Voice your opinion on what specific considerations should inform City planning and policy in this area. What issues MUST be part of the campaign discourse in this election year?
Posted by davidvanbeveren
Please join us for our April Fools' screening of Yes Men Fix the World. Admission is by donation (suggested $5), with child-minding (suggested $1), and complimentary fair-trade coffee.
Melrose United Church hosts films screenings on the first Friday of each month (save the summer months). Sign up for our email list by contacting movies@melroseunited.ca.
http://www.melroseunited.ca/events/movies.php
Posted by Melrosemovies
This Saturday, starting at 1 PM in front of the Royal Connaught in Gore Park, we're going to do three things:
a) Look for serious infractions under the City's Property Standards By-Laws (focussing on vacant and derelict buildings as well as trash and debris) and report these infractions to the City. b) Pick up all the litter we can. c) Collect signatures for the By-Law Crawl petition to give the Royal Connaught a heritage designation.
If you're unfamiliar with By-Law Crawl, or the Property Standards By-Law, please check out www.bylawcrawl.ca for more info.
The weather is supposed to be fantastic this weekend! Come on down. 1 PM in front of the Royal Connaught in Gore Park.
All crawlers are welcome to join us for drinks at This Ain't Hollywood, 345 James St. North after the crawl, around 5. Parking lot frisbee could be a distinct possibility.
Posted by MattJelly
Saturday April 3rd at 1PM join us for Hamilton's favourite (by-law related) crawl.
All are welcome to join us for an afternoon walking/biking/blading/boarding through the city, to document the neglectful treatment of our downtown.
This time around we'll also be rechecking some of the properties we've reported in the past to check on their progress.
We'll also be passing around copies of a petition to have the city designate The Royal Connaught as a heritage building.
Check out the website and Facebook page throughout the week for further information!
Specific questions can be posted here as comments or emailed to the above address. Hope to see you Saturday!
Posted by UrbanRenaissance
(from the press release) With gritLIT only a couple weeks away it’s time to share some of our excitement about this year’s incredible line-up. Friday night we have Colin McAdam reading from his Giller nominated book Fall, and Giller prize-winning author Bonnie Burnard reading from her latest work Suddenly.
Hamilton’s own Lawrence Hill will be reading from his multi-award-winning book The Book of Negroes on Saturday, with renowned Montreal author Monique Proulx.
Poetry lovers are in for a double dose of brilliance with Governor General award-winning author David Zieroth reading on Thursday night with our own Chris Pannell, and Griffin award- winning author A.F. Moritz reading on Sunday night in our Festival Wrap Up.
A.F. Moritz will also be holding a poetry master class on Saturday, April 10th, for those poets who would like a chance to study with him.
gritLIT is also known for bringing up-and-coming authors to Hamilton. This year we are welcoming Hassan Ghedi Santur, who will be reading from his breakout novel, Something Remains. But we are also welcoming back local authors such as Jenn Farrell, who grew up in Grimsby, but now lives in Vancouver.
Jenn Farrell will be reading from her short-fiction collection Sugar Bush, on Sunday, April 11th and will also be giving a short-fiction writing workshop on Saturday, April 10th called “Drop the Needle: Music as influence and inspiration in fiction.”
Hamilton itself takes centre stage on Saturday, April 10th in this year’s non-fiction panel, How History Makes a City. Adrienne Shadd will be discussing her book The Journey from Tollgate to Parkway: African Canadians in Hamilton and James E. Elliott will contribute by considering Hamilton’s role in the war of 1812, which he studies in his book Strange Fatality: The Battle of Stoney Creek, 1813. Author Glenn McArthur will join in with his thoughts on architecture, from his book on Hamilton based architect John M. Lyle.
Please go to www.gritlit.ca for times, dates, and locations.
All tickets for individual events are only $5, at the door, and festival passes are only $20 and can be had in advance at Mixed Media on James North and Bryan Prince Booksellers in Westdale.
Posted by jasonaallen
If you've ever wanted to try your hand at a hand drum, this is your opportunity. The experts from Tribal Thunder will be at the Tribal Gallery with extra drums that you can try with their knowing guidance.
There will also be a Tribal Thunder hand drum performance starting at 8:00 pm.
John
Posted by jwilbur
Hello, friends, acquaintances, community partners, Hamilton CarShare is celebrating the cooperative's first anniversary with a benefit party at "This Ain't Hollywood", Hamilton's entertainment/community hot spot in the Jamesville Arts District, 345 James street north, on ArtCrawl Friday April 9 and the action starts around 8 pm with entertainment, later on at 10 pm, by rockabilly bands, Evil Farm Children, and, Von Drats, and DJ Gunner of Indi 101 radio.
Just by being there you will help Hamilton CarShare and be entertained at this highly acclaimed venue. Admission is free, so bring friends and bring change for our benefit jar and some games.
http://www.thisainthollywood.ca/cms/
Posted by ilpo
Canadians took the production of radioisotopes at Chalk River, Bruce Power and McMaster for granted until recent problems disrupted their supply. But their production, uses, benefits and risks are still largely mysterious. Dr. Boreham aims to dispel the mystery, enabling us to judge the importance of isotopes. Q&A follows.
Posted by HAALSA
This is for those interested in chaplaincy, hospice or palliative care; philosophical and practical end of life issues.
Stephen Jenkinson will be in town to help us build interest in organizing some Hamilton workshops in November. Please come out and meet him.
For more info: http://www.griefwalker.info/
John
Posted by jwilbur
White space is what you make of it.
Kind of like HYPE.
Clean your slate and come out on April 14th after your nine to five grind at Augusta House, the city’s newest gatropub. Have a beverage and meet other like-minded creative young professionals who live in Hamilton.
Prizes, fun folks and good times, yes! Stodgy business card hand offs with ulterior motives, no!
Tell HYPE what you’d like to see at the warmer weather events by filling the white space with ideas at the event. So, the next time you’re looking for a fun night on the town, you won’t draw a blank.
Wednesday, April 14th from 5:00 p.m. till whenever The Augusta House, 17 Augusta Street
Want to know more? Visit whatsthehype.ca
Posted by megkitestring
As deliberations over the size of proposed employment growth lands surrounding the Hamilton airport come to a head this spring, the latest installment of the Hamilton Civic League's monthly Speaker Series examines the facts surrounding this possible expansion of Hamilton's urban boundary.
Panelists include: Richard Koroscil, President and CEO of Hamilton International Airport and current Chair of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce; representatives from Hamiltonians for Progressive Development; former city councillor Dave Braden; residents of the affected area; and other community stakeholders will present their perspective and share information on what the AEGD/Aerotropolis could mean for Hamilton.
Every Hamiltonian is invited to come to hear an explanation of the proposed development and to get answers to their questions.
This event is part of the Hamilton Civic League's monthly Speaker Series "Hamilton's Halloween Election: Unmasking Candidates and Issues."
Posted by nobrainer
The Campaign for Adequate Welfare and Disability Benefits is hosting a protest rally at Queens Park on April 27 2010.
This rally is to get the government to stop clawing back the Ontario Child Benefits off of the social assistance cheques.
Please call 905-548-6231 to register, a light lunch will be provided. We need fellow Hamiltonians to join us.
The bus will pick people up at the Fortinos Plaza on Dundurn at 8:45 am.
Posted by grassroots are the way forward
Grand Opening of the Studios at Hotel Hamilton !!
Posted by TraceyMae
As part of a province wide initiative from the Ontario Heritage Trust the 8th annual Doors Open Hamilton event takes place on May 1st and 2nd 2010 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
The Doors Open program seeks to celebrate, educate and inform citizens and visitors of the importance of the architectural, cultural and historical sites in Hamilton by allowing visitors free access to properties that are either not usually open to the public, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Many locations organize guided tours, displays and activities to enrich the visitor experience.
Be sure to check out the Google Maps site map created by Michael Cummings.
http://www.doorsopenhamilton.ca/
Posted by z jones
May 1st and 2nd- multiple locations, trash cleanups throughout the City. More details to follow. Find us on facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Garbage-Crawl/110064089016093?ref=ts
Posted by MattJelly
In conjunction with Doors Open Hamilton there will be Jane's Walks in Hamilton and around the world on the first and second of May.
http://janeswalk.net/cities/category/hamilton/
Posted by ilpo
Hamilton Victorian & Steampunk Society Picnic + Tour of Dundurn Castle
Sunday, May 2, 2010 1 PM - 4 PM Dundurn National Historic Site 610 York Blvd. Hamilton, Ontario 905-546-2872
http://old.hamilton.ca/CultureandRecreation/ArtsCultureAnd_Museums/HamiltonCivicMuseums/Events/Dundurn.asp?site=DUNDURN
www.hamiltonsteampunk.com
Free admission to the Castle all day. Free admission to the picnic. This will be part of the Doors Open Hamilton weekend.
Steampunk/Victorian costumes encouraged!
Please bring a blanket or lawn chair and your own food + non-alcoholic beverages.
Weather permitting, we will hold a picnic on the grounds of Dundurn Castle, then have a guided tour. If the weather is inclement, then we will have a tour of Dundurn Castle only (no picnic). Please note that due to the popularity of the Doors Open program, there will be limited parking available that day at the Dundurn parking lot.
Please RSVP with us directly as soon as possible (TheTimeMachine@ymail.com), otherwise we will have to cancel the event if there are insufficient RSVPs.
http://www.hamiltonsteampunk.com
Posted by TheTimeMachine
As part of a province wide initiative from the Ontario Heritage Trust the 8th annual Doors Open Hamilton event takes place on May 1st and 2nd 2010 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
The Doors Open program seeks to celebrate, educate and inform citizens and visitors of the importance of the architectural, cultural and historical sites in Hamilton by allowing visitors free access to properties that are either not usually open to the public, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Many locations organize guided tours, displays and activities to enrich the visitor experience.
Be sure to check out the Google Maps site map created by Michael Cummings.
http://www.doorsopenhamilton.ca/
Posted by z jones
In conjunction with Doors Open Hamilton there will be Jane's Walks in Hamilton and around the world on the first and second of May.
http://janeswalk.net/cities/category/hamilton/
Posted by ilpo
Jobs Prosperity Collaborative presents a free community event, The Hamilton Revolution: Transforming our City, with special speaker Alex Steffen, Executive Director of WorldChanging.
How do we grow? How do we choose to get around? How do we provide housing? How do we incorporate nature into our lives? These are questions Alex Steffon will address with a focus on how quality of life is improved in the process of creating environmentally sustainable cities.
Join us for the launch of the Hamilton Proud campaign. Featuring Hamilton's story told through art, music, drama, dance from Hamilton's youth.
Come and be a part of Hamilton's Proud Movement! Visit www.proudhamilton.ca for more information.
Posted by jwestera
Remember the movie Canonball Run?
This is Gumball 300. 250 celebrity participants in this year’s London to New York Gumball Rally is nothing short of spectacular. From Hollywood icons, David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff and Michael Madsen (Kill Bill, Reservoir Dogs), Darryl Hannah to music legends Xzibit, Eve, Bun B, Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs, Jade Jagger and her Jezebel entourage, supermodel Jodie Kidd, British actor Idris Elba (The Wire) to skateboard icon Tony Hawk – Gumball is coming to the Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls on Friday May 7.
The race started in London, and raced to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, then the racers crossed the Atlantic to begin at Boston to Quebec, and Toronto (with a stop over in Niagara) to finish at NYC.
This is a chance to take photographs, autographs of some of your favourite celebrities while enjoying the surroundings of Niagara Falls.
May 7. Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls 10a.m.
Posted by TreyS
Please join us for our special screening of Food Inc., together with our guests including Jeff Crump and Bettina Schormann (authors of Earth to Table) of Earth to Table Bread Bar. Other guests to be announced....
We look forward to welcoming you for a fascinating evening of film and discussion.
Admission is by donation (suggested $5), with child-minding ($1). Enjoy complimentary fair-trade coffee with us!
Due to technical difficulties last month, we are re-screening Yes Men Fix the World at 6pm for free. Please join us for both films.
http://www.melroseunited.ca/events/movies.php
Posted by Melrosemovies
The 1st Annual West Hamilton Artists Tour - 8 studio locations hosting an exciting line-up of 14 local and regional artists working in various media including pastels, acrylic, copper, pottery, stained glass, fused glass, jewellery and hand bags.
There will be road signs in the Locke Street neighbour to help direct you to the studios. You can pick up copies of the brochure at businesses on Locke Street South including Picks & Sticks, Locke Street Bagel & the West Town.
http://www.westhamiltonartiststour.com
Posted by Siobhan
Rock-based hip hop group MicLordz & Sauce Funky from Windsor, ON will be opening up for Danko Jones as part of the Y108 Spring Music Festival at The Boston Manor 4460 Fairview St. in Burlington the evening of Monday, May 10th, 2010. Tickets are $15 and the show starts at 8pm. Shows with this caliber of music and energy don't come around that often for only $15. Don't miss out on what is going to be an incredible night of Rock and Roll!!!
Posted by CMACK
MINISTRY MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 20TH, 2010 (this thursday)
6pm-9pm
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - EAST BRANCH 58
(1180 Barton Street East - Across from Center Mall)
This Communtiy meeting is where the Ministry of the Environment is set to unveil their plans to allow Dofasco to continue to emit cancer causing pollution into our air at levels higher that is permitted by law.
Our goals for the Meeting:
Ask the ministry direct questions as to why they will be granting this new standard to Dofasco given that the company failed to meet the standards within the current air quality reguation.
Show community support by presenting the postcards, letters, and drawings.
Show community concern by having residents share their stories and ask questions (Please note: everyone is welcome and encouraged to ask questions. That's one of the reasons that the Ministry is holding this meeting in the first place. If you have questions/concerns, we highly encourage you to speak up!)
Request to the Ministry in person that they take stronger measures to ensure that we have the cleanest and safest air possible. (The opportunity to make online comments to the Ministry will be explained at the meeting as well, and we will be sure to update everyone next week as to how this process works.)
http://www.environmenthamilton.org/view/page/goodneighbourcampaign
Posted by Paul
Postcards Against the Excess of Cancer-Causing Emissions
ArcelorMittal-Dofasco, has recently acknowledged that they are unable to meet current standards set out in Regulation 419/05 (an air quality standard made by the Ministry of Environment to protect our community's health and environment) and proposed standards currently being considered for inclusion in the regulation. As such, they are currently applying for an "alternative standard", which will allow them to continue to emit certain pollutants at higher levels than the regulation permits. The alternative standard comes with a requirement for the company to implement an action plan to reduce their emissions. The action plan would see reductions in two key pollutants that we feel are not good enough. Cancer-causing benzo(a)pyrene, emitted from the company’s coke ovens, will only be reduced by 27% over five years and total suspended particulate matter will only be reduced by 4% under the action plan.
As a community, we feel we deserve the best air possible! Thus, the Hamilton Good Neighbour Campaign, which is an initiative of Environment Hamilton, has been asking individuals to sign postcards. These postcards provide a way for individuals, groups, and organizations across the city to send a strong message to Mr. Juergen Schachler, CEO of ArcelorMittal-Dofasco – the message that, when it comes to cancer-causing pollutants, a 27% reduction is not good enough!
To sign an online postcard, please visit: http://www.goodneighbourcampaign.ca/petition_hamilton The intent of these postcards is to present them to the company at a community meeting which is to be set-up by the Ministry of the Environment. Here, the Ministry will announce their decision as to whether or not to grant the alternative standard, and what it will entail if granted. The Ministry has given us word that the meeting will take place on Thursday, May 20th, 2010 (time and place TBD). Thus, save the date! We welcome and ask that everyone and anyone come to this meeting to show community support for stronger reductions!
To help relieve any intimidation or apprehension that may be had when attending a ministry meeting, the Good Neighbour Campaign will be holding 3 optional pre-meeting sessions. These sessions will provide a simplified and detailed explanation of the issue and answer any questions that may be had. They will aim to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that everyone feels ready and confident when attending the meeting. It will also be a time to work on any materials that are to be brought to the meeting.
Pre-Meeting Option 1: Thursday May 13th @ Labour Council (1130 Barton Street East, Second Floor) – 7:00pm
Pre-Meeting Option 2: Sunday May 16th @ Environment Hamilton Office (22 Wilson Street, Third Floor) – 2:00pm
Pre-Meeting Option 3: Monday May 17th @ Beach Rescue Unit (316 Beach Boulevard) – 7:30pm
MINISTRY’S COMMUNITY MEETING: THURSDAY MAY 20TH, 2010 (TIME/PLACE TBD) For more information concerning the meetings or the postcard campaign, please don’t hesitate to contact Katie Stiel at kstiel@environmenthamilton.org or 905-549-0900. Information can also be found at www.environmenthamilton.org
http://www.goodneighbourcampaign.ca/petition_hamilton
Posted by paul
The Locke Street Artist Alley is running every Saturday for the whole summer – starting Saturday, May 22nd in 2010! It’s a great opportunity for artists to display and sell their work in this dynamic Locke Street South area.
Come on down and enjoy the atmosphere!
The first Artist Alley will be held on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 in the alleyway between Olive’s Oddments (168 Locke Street South) and Ten Thousand Villages (162 Locke Street South). To draw people into the alley there will also be a music tent and other various activities.
If you're an artist interested in joining us one (or a few Saturdays) contact me via email.
Posted by Siobhan
This is a unique opportunity for you to help produce a new play in Hamilton, at the Pearl Theatre, last weekend of May and first weekend of June.
This is a direct way that you can help the arts in Hamilton: http://waitingforthego.info/
Posted by jwilbur
Come enjoy an old-fashioned children's spring fair under the cherry trees in beautiful Churchill Park. Featuring story-telling, puppet show, music, Sweet Petal Cafe with homemade sandwiches and goodies, games, crafts, and vendors including an organic farm and handmade toys and gifts.
This is our annual spring fundraiser for the Westdale Children's School, a Waldorf-inspired pre-school offering a Parent and Child program for children 12 months up to 4 years and a morning Kindergarten program for children 3 to 6 years.
The school is located in St. Cuthbert's Church in Westdale, and can be contacted at 905-529-4678 or info@westdale.org
Posted by highwater
Exclusive Indie Band Showcase
A collection of local artists perform for record labels, management groups, recording studios, A&R reps and talent buyers.
Killin' Time Band Cannon Trevor Howard The Robert Desmond Band
more TBA.....
Posted by northentertainment
Symphony No. 5 - Schubert; Concerto for Recorder and Harpsichord - Woodcock; Intermission; Coronation March - Meyerbeer; Funeral March of a Marionette - Gounod; "March of the Toys" from Babes in Toyland - Herbert; March Past of the Kitchen Utensils - Vaughan-Williams; In the Steppes of Central Asia - Borodin; Wedding March - Mendelssohn-Bartholdy; Caravan - Ellington, Tizol, Mills arr. by Ployhar
FREE ADMISSION with a donations option.
Posted by logonfire
This will be our first official Meet & Greet, at the appropriately historic (circa 1852) & stunning Doors Pub, in Hess Village. Check out the awesome photos here:
http://historicalhamilton.com/durand/doors-pub/
Steampunk / Victorian costumes encouraged. No admission charge....but everyone is responsible for the purchase of their own food & beverage.
For those who would like to be involved with the upcoming Open Streets Hamilton event on June 6 and our Steamposium in October, the Meet & Greet will also include a planning meeting.
So come on out in your finery, feast, & have fun. Reservations will be under my name (Raychyl), and our Meet & Greet will take place on the 2nd floor of the Doors Pub.
PLEASE RSVP WITH US*, so we can notify the pub of how many people to expect.
Posted by TheTimeMachine
Ken Kostick is to make a surprise visit at Hamilton's Liaison College, Thursday, June 3 at 11:00am.
Kostick, is one of Canada's top cooking personalities, and co-star of the currently airing television program, "He Said, She Said" with Mary Jo Euctace and formerly of "What's for Dinner", "Ken Kostick & Co.", and "Countertop to Table Cuisine".
Kostick has written 15 cookbooks including his latest, The $10 Gourmet.
He will be in Hamilton for a private screening of his film, "A Dogumentary" at The Cossart Exchange in Jackson Square. The film is a humorous account of the marriage of his two chihauhuas - Napolean and Josephine. The marriage took place at the Paws Centre at Toronto's Harbourfront and the 'dogumentary' has been entered into this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Posted by TreyS
An infonite/show and danceparty against the G8 and G20.
Wondering what all this fuss around the G20 is all about? Come learn about what the G20 is and why people protest their meetings, while listening to some badass music and dancing your buns off.
Performances by Lee Reed, Canadian Winter, Drop D and guests
This is a Pay What You Can event, suggested donation is $5-9. Attendees are asked to keep this a fun event for all by maintaining a Safer Space and challenging oppressive behaviour. All proceeds go toward the Hamilton Coalition Against the G8/G20 and the Toronto Community Mobilization Network (http://g20.torontomobilize.org/)
http://hamiltong20resistance.wordpress.com
Posted by corduroy
Hamilton Anarchist Bookfair June 5, 2010 10am-4pm
It is time again to join us for our third annual Hamilton Anarchist Bookfair. Vendors from across Ontario and beyond will be present again providing a variety of books magazines, music and other literature. We will hold several workshops this year with the main theme being the G8/G20 summit and links to local struggles. Details on all the workshops through out the day will be available soon.
Again this year free childcare and free food will be provided. The space is accessible with all events on the main floor and accessible and gender neutral bathroom will be available. We do try to make this event as accessible as possible for everybody so if you have any specific needs, please contact us at hamiltonanarchistbookfair(at)gmail.com.
Come learn about anarchist ideas for the first time or deepen your knowledge. Meet local organizers and connect with local struggles. Stick around for the after party!
Organized by Common Cause www.linchpin.ca commoncauseontario@gmail.com
Westdale Highschool 700 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario
Posted by wegottaknow
(Hamilton-ON) – Ontario’s NDP leader, Andrea Horwath, will be one of many current and former NDP MPs and MPPs attending a dinner at the Steelworker’s Hall on June 5th. Several riding executives from the Hamilton-Niagara region are working together to host the event.
Doors open at 5pm and a buffet dinner is being served at 6. Guests will be treated to door prizes, silent auction, live auction and opportunities to have photos with Ms. Horwath. Tickets are 30 dollars and can be bought through local NDP riding associations (Hamilton Mountain; Hamilton Centre; Hamilton East-Stoney Creek; Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale; St. Catharines; Niagara Falls; Welland and; Niagara West-Glanbrook)
“This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow NDP supporters from right across this great region,” said Herb Shields, President of the ADFW provincial NDP riding association. “It has been heart-warming to see so many activists coming together from Niagara Falls to Flamborough to host this event.”
The Leader’s Dinner comes on the heels of some key regional economic and political changes the NDP are capitalizing on. The NDP have made significant gains by having six current MPs and MPPs coming from the Hamilton-Niagara region. The NDP have caught people’s attention in the region with their ideas on sustainable manufacturing and their opposition to the very unpopular HST tax grab. The NDP, by showing a united front across the region, are laying the groundwork to expand their seat count in upcoming provincial and federal elections.
For more information, please contact Herb Shields, President of the Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale Provincial NDP or e-mail herb.shields@gmail.com or visit http://www.ndpadfw.ca
Posted by hshields
The Locke Street Artist Alley is running every Saturday for the whole summer. It’s a great opportunity to meet artists and see their wonderful works of art in this dynamic Locke Street South area.
Come on down and enjoy the atmosphere!
The Artist Alley will be held on Saturdays in the alleyway between Olive’s Oddments (168 Locke Street South) and Ten Thousand Villages (162 Locke Street South).
Local musicians are also being featured in a music tent at the end of the alley brought to you via Picks & Sticks on Locke.
If you're an artist interested in joining us one (or a few Saturdays) contact me via email.
Posted by Siobhan
A DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! MUSIC PUPPETS GAMES
OPEN STREETS Hamilton WALK, RIDE OR ROLL DOWN JAMES STREET NORTH Sunday, June 6th, 2010 from 10 am – 3 pm rain or shine www.openstreetshamilton.ca
http://www.openstreetshamilton.ca
Posted by paul
White Elephant celebrates it's grand re-opening at 133 James St North!
Come see the new space and celebrate with us!
http://www.whiteelephantvintage.com
Posted by whiteelephant
Join us for the 2nd Annual Harbour Cruise in support of Hamilton Partners in Nutrition, which helps fund over 100 breakfast and snack programs across Hamilton. Cruise aboard the Harbour Queen and enjoy food & beverages from local vendors; a silent auction; draws & door prizes.
Early Cocktails 5 pm; Welcome & Registration 6 pm; Cruise & Reception 7 pm; Silent Auction & Closing 9 pm +
$60 / person; Ask about saving $10 & getting your ticket for just $50 each
To order tickets, donate, or for more info, contact Wally or Jean-Anne (info above).
* Each year, Hamilton Partners in Nutrition (HPIN) nourishes minds & bodies of thousands of children in Hamilton, by helping to run breakfast & snack programs across the city. As of June 2009, 19 864 kids / day had access to food through Hamilton Partners in Nutrition Programs thru the over 100 programs that HPIN supports *
http://partnersinnutrition.ca/index.php?page=events
Posted by jeanannecarmen
CAFP presents The 2nd Annual Hamilton Harbour Cruise in support of HPIN
Date: Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Location: Williams Coffee Pub
and Hamilton Harbour Queen 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, ON
Timeline:
Early cocktails 5:00pm • Registration & Welcome 6:00pm •
Cruise & Reception 7:00pm • Auction & Closing 9:00pm
Tickets $60 per person, with partial tax receipt available
Call 905 531 1498 or write to wvaters@cogeco.ca or on-line at www.partnersinnutrition.ca
Additional info attached.
Media Contact:
Wally Vaters, CAFP Hamilton Niagara Branch President
905 531 1498
wvaters@cogeco.ca
The Hamilton Niagara branch of The Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals will host the 2nd Annual Hamilton Harbour Cruise in support of Hamilton Partners in Nutrition (HPIN). www.cafp.com
HPIN is an agency of Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton. HPIN provides nutritional breakfast and break programs to youth in Hamilton and area schools. www.partnersinnutrition.ca www.sprc.hamilton.on.ca From HPIN website: Hamilton Partners in Nutrition (PIN) is a partnerships of community agencies and community members that supports and facilitates local student nutrition programs for children and youth in Hamilton. Our Vision: All children and youth in Hamilton have access to adequate nutrition now and in the future in order to support healthy growth and development, learning and lifelong healthy eating habits.
Municipal and Provincial dignitaries and political figures have been invited to attend. Approximately 120-150 attendees.
The Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals is a national organization committed to ongoing professional development of individuals in the industry. CAFP offers excellent educational programs to assist professionals to become familiar with current standards and trends. CAFP has 12 branches throughout Canada.
WALLY VATERS CFM TCM
President - CAFP HAMILTON-NIAGARA
T: 905 531 1498 E: wvaters@cogeco.ca
www.cafp.com
http://www.partnersinnutrition.com
Posted by wvaters
June 15, 2010, at Harbour Queen Cruises, Parks Canada Discovery Centre (& Williams Pub), 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton
Posted by carnie_cabrone
AllSorts Gallery is having its Grand Opening Event from Thursday June 17th to Sunday June 20th!!
Come and visit us as we take our first steps on what is sure to be an amazing journey, bringing you the best artwork in the region.
Everyone who comes to celebrate with us will have the chance to enter our raffle for a wonderful prize!
Our hours are: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday Noon-5pm
http://www.allsortsgallery.com
Posted by Siobhan
STOP THE SPECIAL DIET CUT!
RAISE WELFARE / DISABILITY RATES NOW!
HAMILTON RALLY AGAINST CUTS TO SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
Thursday, June 17th
1pm Gore Park, Hamilton
On June 17th, we will rally in Hamilton against the Liberal Government's decision as part of their 2010 budget to CUT the Special Diet Allowance. The Special Diet Allowance is money that people on Welfare (OW) and Disability (ODSP) rely on in order to access healthy food and pay the rent. For hundreds of thousands in Ontario, the Special Diet is the only means left to try to survive on shamefully inadequate OW and ODSP rates.
In March, the Ontario Liberal Government, including local Hamilton-Mountain Liberal MPP Sophia Aggelonitis, put forth the most anti-poor budget since Harris in 1995. In cutting the Special Diet Allowance, the Liberals are only the third Government in Ontario's history to cut Social Assistance. It is a 200 million dollar cut to Social Assistance! This is a brutal move that will make hundreds of thousands of people hungry, sick, at risk of being evicted, or homeless.
In Hamilton this cut to Social Assistance will be devastating. Hamilton is a community that has faced huge job losses in this economic crisis and attacks on the Public Sector. Statistics estimate that 22% of Hamilton residents live below the Poverty Line, with official unemployment being well over 8%.
We are demanding that the Ontario Government reinstate the Special Diet immediately, and that they finally reverse the 1995 Harris cut by raising OW and ODSP rates at which people can live with health and dignity.
Posted by TheTimeMachine
AllSorts Gallery is having its Grand Opening Event from Thursday June 17th to Sunday June 20th!!
Come and visit us as we take our first steps on what is sure to be an amazing journey, bringing you the best artwork in the region.
Everyone who comes to celebrate with us will have the chance to enter our raffle for a wonderful prize!
http://www.allsortsgallery.com
Posted by Siobhan
Congestion charging. Priced networks. High Occupancy Toll Lanes. These road pricing systems are being implemented around the world in order to reduce congestion, fight climate change and generate revenues for sustainable transportation infrastructure.
But why would politicians anywhere support road pricing in the face of widespread opposition? How do they communicate road pricing benefits and costs to the public? What can we learn from their experiences?
Don't miss this unique opportunity to talk tolls with:
Bruce Starr, Senator & Chair, Road User Fee Task Force, Oregon State Legislature, Oregon
Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member, New York City Council, New York
Peter Fassbender, Mayor, City of Langley & Chair, TransLink Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation, BC
Emil Kolb, Chair, Peel Region, Ontario
Gilles Bisson, MPP & Transportation Critic, Ontario New Democratic Party
Frank Klees, MPP & Transportation Critic, Ontario Progressive Conservative Party
Peter Milczyn, Councillor, City of Toronto, Ontario
Seating is limited. Register today to take advantage of our Early Bird Rates.
http://www.transportfutures.ca
Posted by z jones
AllSorts Gallery is having its Grand Opening Event from Thursday June 17th to Sunday June 20th!!
Come and visit us as we take our first steps on what is sure to be an amazing journey, bringing you the best artwork in the region.
Everyone who comes to celebrate with us will have the chance to enter our raffle for a wonderful prize!
http://www.allsortsgallery.com
Posted by Siobhan
The Locke Street Artist Alley is running every Saturday for the whole summer. It’s a great opportunity to meet artists and see their wonderful works of art in this dynamic Locke Street South area.
Come on down and enjoy the atmosphere!
The Artist Alley will be held on Saturdays in the alleyway between Olive’s Oddments (168 Locke Street South) and Ten Thousand Villages (162 Locke Street South).
Local musicians are also being featured in a music tent at the end of the alley brought to you via Picks & Sticks on Locke.
If you're an artist interested in joining us one (or a few Saturdays) contact me via email.
Posted by Siobhan
AllSorts Gallery is having its Grand Opening Event from Thursday June 17th to Sunday June 20th!!
Come and visit us as we take our first steps on what is sure to be an amazing journey, bringing you the best artwork in the region.
Everyone who comes to celebrate with us will have the chance to enter our raffle for a wonderful prize!
http://www.allsortsgallery.com
Posted by Siobhan
A mix of discussion and entertainment.
Come join the Hamilton Civic League as we host local musicians, promoters and members of the arts community in a roundtable discussion. Topics will relate to why civic engagement is so important within a city that is growing as an arts & entertainment hub.
Free.
PANELISTS/PERFORMERS: GINGER ST. JAMES (GINGER ST.JAMES AND THE GRINDERS) STEVE SINNICKS (S. G. SINNICKS) LEE REED (HIP HOP ARTIST) LOREN LIEBERMAN (CREATIVE ARTS INC./WESTSIDE CONCERT THEATRE) PETER GRAEFE (McMASTER UNIVERSITY) JEREMY FRIEBURGER (IMPERIAL COTTON CENTRE FOR THE ARTS) JAMES TENNANT (CFMU 93.3 FM) BUCKSHOT BEBEE (BLACKBIRD STUDIOS)
http://www.HamiltonCivicLeague.org
Posted by hamiltoncivicleague
Free Seminar: The Right Way to Buy a Vehicle Presented by OMVIC (the regulator of Ontario's motor vehicle sales industry)
WHEN: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHAT: Learn the right way to buy a vehicle and avoid scams
WHY:
• Curbsiders are dangerous – why you should buy from Ontario-registered dealers
• There is a right way to buy from private sellers
• Know your rights and learn about consumer protection measures
• How to take action if you have a problem
WHO: For anyone thinking about buying a vehicle
WHERE:
Newcomer Family Centre SISO
2511 Barton Street East, Boardroom 1
Hamilton, ON, L8E 2X1
ADMISSION: No charge
For more information, visit www.buywithconfidence.ca
http://www.buywithconfidence.ca
Posted by rdhaliwal
Staff will be providing an update on both the Pumping Station and Reservoir construction, including a revised design of the pumping station building.
https://sites.google.com/a/genivar.com/hillcrest/
Posted by zookeeper
Thursday, June 24th 2010 on the Rooftop of Jackson Square 2 King Street W. Hamilton, Ontario 7-11pm FREE All Ages
Sponsored by Hamilton's Public School Teachers, H.W.E.T.L. and O.S.S.T.F. District 21, the Hamilton G20 Primer.
"an evening of social significance, music and food collection', the Primer will have a little bit of something for everyone- all in a summers eve @ one of Hamilton's greatest outdoor venues.
David Rovics will be headlining the evening, with local talent Steve Sinnicks and trio La Bella Union kicking off the night. The event is FREE, for all ages to attend but we will be hosting a food drive, so donations of non perishable food items are accepted and encouraged!
The rain venue is located inside Jackson: Phase IV 2nd Floor
Light Refreshments will be catered through The Bread and Roses Cafe, and afterwards head on down to the Sky Dragon Centre (27 King St. West, Hamilton) for the after party.
** A note on our food drive: Food Banks in Hamilton are desperately understocked, so please bring it if ya got it!
http://www.davidrovics.com
http://www.myspace.com/labellaunion
http://www.myspace.com/stevesinnicks
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=120795627962826&ref=mf
http://www.indyhamilton.com/events
Posted by nykadoodle
Beasley BBQ - Saturday June 26 - 2:00 PM in Beasley Park
Featuring a performance by the Hamilton Youth Steel Orchestra Sports, crafts, games, face painting, break dancing, bingo, music, food, friends and more!!
As always, we're looking for volunteers too!
Hosted by your Beasley Neighbourhood Association
Contact beasleybadger@hotmail.com
Posted by shabooga
The Locke Street Artist Alley is running every Saturday for the whole summer. It’s a great opportunity to meet artists and see their wonderful works of art in this dynamic Locke Street South area.
Come on down and enjoy the atmosphere!
The Artist Alley will be held on Saturdays in the alleyway between Olive’s Oddments (168 Locke Street South) and Ten Thousand Villages (162 Locke Street South).
Local musicians are also being featured in a music tent at the end of the alley brought to you via Picks & Sticks on Locke.
If you're an artist interested in joining us one (or a few Saturdays) contact me via email.
Posted by Siobhan
AGEN SBOBET ONLINE
http://139.99.55.99/riropalace.net/games/sbobet-online/
Posted by michael05juli
Hamilton's Green Garden Party with Elizabeth May
Workers Arts and Heritage Centre 51 Stuart Street, Hamilton, ON Monday July 5th, 2010: 7 - 10 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Address by Elizabeth May at 7:30 pm -Dutch Auction fundraiser to follow -Silent Auction -Catering by Raw Food Chef Barbara Maccaroni of B Love (blove.ca)
Dress for the occasion! Hats and garden attire encouraged!
Tickets $35 per person. To purchase tickets online, please visit greenpartyhamilton.ca Otherwise, contact Peter Ormond, tel: 905-526-6458 for further information
Posted by HamiltonGreens
July Art Crawl
I will be in the boardroom this month for art crawl. Showcasing my work as well as providing hand painted henna tattoos !! Come and join us for a great night !!
http://www.traceymaesartwork.webs.com
Posted by traceymae
Please join us if you want to get involved in our survey. Some background info:
Hamilton Civic League Values & Priorities Survey
July marks the beginning of an important phase of the Civic League's work with the start of the city-wide Values & Priorities survey. Civic League volunteers will go door-to-door in all 15 city wards to collect a representative sample of community expectations and citizen perspectives on local government.
The data, which will be made publicly available, will be used to develop an information resource for both residents and municipal election candidates to facilitate discussion and deliberation of important city issues in this election season.
If you'd like to volunteer to help administer the survey in your ward or neighborhood, please visit the Civic League website to sign up.
http://hamiltoncivicleague.com/registration/survey-index.html
Posted by z jones
t’WestofTO is happy to announce the First Annual Proud Hamilton Hunt fundraiser! The fundraiser is in the form of an urban adventure that challenges the knowledge Hamiltonians have for their city. It consists of teams of two who solve clues about Hamilton, photograph themselves at the clue locations, and reach the finish line for a chance to win prizes provided by Hamilton businesses. It’s similar to the Amazing Race but without the challenges at each location. The first place team will receive two iPads that were generously donated by members of the Hamilton business community. Event details:
* Saturday, July 24, 2010
* Registration starts at 11:00am, the Hunt starts at noon, and prizes will be presented at 4 p.m.
* Start location TBA
* Tickets available at http://bit.ly/1stPHH
All proceeds will be donated to the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Art Without Barriers Summer Camp. The camp program invites principals and/or teachers from high-needs neighbourhood schools to identify children who would most benefit from attending this special camp; the camp includes breakfast, lunch and snacks, a week of art-making with artist-educators, and a kit of art-making supplies to use at home. What can you do?
* Register for the event
* Tell your friends, family, neighbours, and coworkers, perhaps also make a blog post or tweet
* Donate to the AGH (on the registration page)
* Donate prizes or giveaways for the event (contact us)
Hope to see you at the Hunt!
Posted by jwestera
Hi all
It has been brought to my attention that a lot of people are sleeping on the floor and are in need of a mattress or bed.
If you have or know anyone that has a clean used or new mattress that they are getting ride of please call me at 905 525 8584. Thanks, Bob.
Posted by robert_carley
We're caught up in quite a furious civic debate right now over the location of a Stadium. Regardless of what decision is made, we have a duty to start the long process of cleaning up the West Harbour. The Ministry of The Environment and the City can focus on the toxic sites- but as citizens, we can do our part to get rid of some of the litter and illegal dumping in the neighbourhood.
Please be safe- bring gloves, bags and a pair of durable shoes. Any children that come along should be under supervision by an adult.
The trash we collect will be deposited in a location close by for pickup by the City.
We'll also be making a collection of non-perishable food items for the Food Bank.
This Saturday, let's show the Ti-Cats what Hamiltonians are all about.
Posted by MattJelly
Join us as we fight to bring the proposed Pan-Am Stadium to the West Harbour of DOWNTOWN Hamilton.
Rally begins at 3:30 on Tiger Cats Gameday, Saturday August 7th.
Special Guest Speakers including:
Mayor Fred Eisenberger
Councillor Bob Bratina
This is the best chance our generation is going to have to see the long neglected Waterfront, a hidden jewel of our city, finally be developed, and turned into a beautiful destination we can ALL enjoy !
The impact on the Waterfront, and the downtown, will be positive from both and economic, and quality of life perspective. The Waterfront site has the chance to be turned into one of the nicest civic waterfronts in North America, but it needs a Massive development plan, spurned on by a catalyst like the stadium project.
Currently a toxic mess left over from delapitated former industry has the waterfont area in a sad, even dangerous state. The waterfront will sit in this state for at least another generation without the MILLIONS of dollars needed to clean it up. Those millions should come from a PUBLICLY funded project like this.
Picture going to a Cats game, or perhaps an MLS game or even a festival at a stadium where you can enjoy the waterfront atmosphere before during and after the event! Let's draw people down to our waterfront, and our downtown.
If we drop the ball here, and don't seize this great opportunity, generations of Hamiltonians will lose out. A healthy downtown, with an exciting waterfront accessible for everyone, is a recipe for Civic prosperity. Ask the people of Pittsburgh (a former steeltown like Hamilton) how proud they are of their waterfront (and waterfront Stadium).
STAND UP HAMILTON... FIGHT FOR THE WEST HARBOUR LOCATION!!
SEE YOU AUGUST 7th in HESS VILLAGE!!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=135854409783443&ref=ts
Posted by UrbanRenaissance
Register to speak at the August 10, 9:30 am Committee of the Whole meeting by submitting an application using this form:
http://hamilton.ca/YourElectedOfficials/Request+to+Speak+to+a+Committee+of+Council.htm
Before before noon on Monday, August 9.
Don't want to speak? Just be there. You don't want to miss this critical moment.
Posted by adrian
New, never before seen pieces will be on display at Culturshoc from August 13-31, 2010.
Opening Reception: Friday, August 13th, 2010 from 7-11pm Culturshoc 1205 Queen Street West Toronto ON 416-588-SHOC(7462)
The Hamilton Strip series is evolving to include more cities in the Ontario rustbelt that face similar challenges as they cope with contemporary industrial / manufacturing realities.
See www.wrecovery.com for more details.
Posted by shabooga
Please join us for Great Food, Great Music and a Great Cause.
From 1-9 PM we will be giving out FREE Pulled Pork Rockets,FREE Face Painting. We have an impressive line up of Local Musicians who have donated their time and talents in hopes that you can find it in your hearts to donate whatever you can to CITY KIDZ, an amazing organization providing outlets and brighter outlooks to Hamilton's most vulnerable children.
We look forward to seeing you on... Sunday and please spread the word and show why it's the people that make Hamilton a great place to live!
Thank You
Roland, Teela & Staff
http://www.rollyrocketsbbq.com
Posted by roland
Come out and join us in a show of support for a sustainable and economically viable stadium that will allow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to stay in Hamilton. Guest speakers will present a compelling case for the City of Hamilton to start listening to the citizenry of the city instead of setting up yet another white elephant in downtown Hamilton that will suck away tax dollars for decades to come.
This event will send a message to Cit...y Council that the citizens of Hamilton are displeased with the lack of transparency and vision that council has shown over the past year with regards to the Pan AM stadium issue and that we need a better vision now!
Posted by abby98
Come and bring a picnic supper and a lawn chair to the lawn next to Welcome Inn, and enjoy some great North End musical talent. Event goes rain or shine (if it rains, we'll duck indoors), and please remember to bring a non-perishable food item for Welcome Inn's food pantry. Come and enjoy some great sun (fingers crossed!), great music, and really great neighbors. Please go to www.welcomeinn.ca and click on Upcoming Events for details.
Posted by jasonaallen
Come and participate in a conversation to better understand the census and its importance in planning for services in Hamilton and help develop a community response to the cancellation of the 2011 long form census.
SPEAKERS: Chris Charlton, M.P. Hamilton Mountain David Christopherson, M.P. Hamilton Centre Tom Cooper, Hamilton Roundtable on Poverty Reduction Howard Elliott, The Hamilton Spectator Sara Mayo, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton Kathy Short, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Louisa Wong & Carmen Bian, City of Hamilton
Posted by sprchamilton
Itinerary: Chat a little bit at Scott Park field, wander about the surrounding stadiunm grounds afterwards, and then walk the broader neighborhood for as long as everyone wants to explore.
Speeches will begin at 6pm.
Bring your walking shoes, reading glasses, and an open mind. I’ll have some documents to pass around and read as we wonder the east end streets.
My goal is to have everyone back to the stadium for sunet (7:40ish), as I would like to share the quiet night view of Ivor Wynne.
See blog post for more details.
http://saveivorwynnestadium.com/blog/?p=129
Posted by lawrence
Music Films and dancing animals? Stop by and support Hamilton's New Movie and Memorabilia shop. Part of the art crawl (but would it be wrong to say that this IS the place you want to be on the 10th) Be there or in between!
Posted by mattyva
New, never before seen pieces will be on display at Socald Studio Gallery from September 10-24, 2010.
Opening Reception: Friday, September 10th, 2010 from 7-11pm Socald Studio Gallery 244 James Street North Toronto ON
The Hamilton Strip series is evolving to include more cities in the Ontario rustbelt that face similar challenges as they cope with contemporary industrial / manufacturing realities. Including Hamilton, Toronto, Brantford and Windsor
See www.wrecovery.com for more details.
http://www.wrecovery.com
Posted by shabooga
Free public talk. Dr. Adrian Kitai, explores possible new directions for large, flat-screen tv technology and luminescent displays, using solar power. Q&A to follow.
Posted by HAALSA
Happy 150th Birthday Crystal Palace!
Calling all Hamilton history buffs...and anyone who likes a good party!
Sunday September 19, 2010 2 to 5 p.m. Victoria Park (at King St. W. and Locke St. N., west of downtown).
On September 20, 1860, Hamilton's very own Crystal Palace was opened by Queen Victoria's son Edward. The palace was a beautiful but fragile structure of wood and glass, modelled after London, England's 1851 building of the same name. Hamilton's palace stood for a scant 30 years--but during its day it played host to tens of thousands of area residents. Now it is simply a memory, kept alive through photographs and storytelling...and a big 150th birthday party this September 19.
Join us for music, dancing, games and reminiscences of Victoria Park's beginnings. The event will be emceed by Hamilton historian Bill Manson with readings by Hamilton authors Murray Aikman and John Terpstra. Hear stories about the grand opening of the Provincial Agricultural Fair, an event that attracted not only Prince Edward, but approximately 50,000 others to the park that fall day 150 years ago. Learn about the annual Great Central Fairs, the cannons and army barracks that set up shop on the grounds, the elaborate Confederation Day and Queen's Jubilee celebrations...and find out what the heck a mangel wurtzel is.
Free lemonade, birthday cake and sweet potato fries (the latter courtesy of Rolly Rocket's, currently operating out of the original tavern from the days of the Crystal Palace)!
Come early to browse the vendors and displays and enjoy a picnic on the grass. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Victorian costumes encouraged, but not required.
Take transit (HSR stop on King at Strathcona), walk or ride your bike (racks available near the Vic Park community garden). Limited parking is available near the baseball diamond and the municipal lot on King Street, east of Locke.
Event proudly hosted by the Strathcona Community Council and City of Hamilton.
Come one...come all!
http://www.strathconacommunity.org
Posted by dgraham
?Are you looking to develop a cycling master plan in your community but don’t know where to start? ?Are you looking for tips and ideas on how to work more effectively with local governments to advance cycling? ?Are you looking for data and research that you will help you “make the case” for enhanced cycling investments and programs in your community? ?Are you interested in creating infrastructure, education and awareness and legislative policies in Ontario to encourage cycling? ?Are you looking to learn about what other communities are doing in the areas of law enforcement initiatives – education and awareness – public health ideas, bicycle tourism? ?Are you looking to be inspired by speakers from bicycle friendly cities in the United States and in Europe?
Then the 2010 Ontario Bike Summit is for you! Join us on Sunday September 19th in Burlington for the “Share the Road for Greg Ride” in memory of OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart, killed on a training ride on his bicycle in Milton in June, 2006. More information on the Ride is available at www.sharetheroad.ca.
Then it’s off to Burlington that evening and the following two days for serious networking, learning and policy discussions. Highlights include:
?Portland Oregon Mayor Sam Adams. Mayor Adams will inspire us with details of how Portland has become a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community, and one of the most bicycle friendly communities in the United States with a growing bicycle mode share. ?Dutch Cycling Ambassadors from the “Fietsberaad – The Dutch Centre on Bicycle Policy” who share success stories on how decades of providing good bicycle facilities within a consistent and integrated traffic policy have led to an enviable bicycle culture. ?Representatives from Apeldoorn, The Netherlands – Burlington’s twin city will share specific examples of initiatives and infrastructure investments. ?Representatives from municipalities across Ontario who will share their strategies for cycling master planning and cycling promotion ?Representatives from Ontario’s four political parties – the Minister of Transportation The Honorable Kathleen Wynne, Leader of the Official Opposition Tim Hudak, Andrea Horwath, Leader of the NDP and Frank de Jong, Leader of the Ontario Green Party – will share with us their vision for a “Bicycle Friendly Ontario” ?“Go Dutch” Cycling Evening. We’ll close this year’s Summit with a dynamic presentation from representatives from the Fietsberaad, followed by a closing reception on the last day of our Summit. Join us for what promises to be an inspiring and fun networking event.
All this plus social and networking opportunities and our “Celebration of Cycling Evening” on Monday September 20th.
For more information visit: www.sharetheroad.ca
Posted by arienc
Time: 8:30pm-9:15pm (parade time) 8pm prep time
Location: Empire Theatre, Jackson Square
Procedure: At 8:00pm a volunteer performance assistant will be waiting in the front lobby of the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Puppets can be left in the front foyer underneath the stairs. Performance assistant will show group the boardroom were they can leave bags. Performance assistant will take group across the street to wait for the parade out front of the Sheridan Hotel.
Parade: Will begin in Jackson Square near the food court. Once the band is playing, the parade will be lead down the hall out the front doors of Jackson Square . Then they will stay on the sidewalk and turn right, *when parade walks by the Sheridan Hotel, Many Hands will join the parade to continue down to the corner of Bay St. and King St . At the stoplights the parade will cross the street and turn left to continue on the sidewalk until they reach Summers Lane, beside the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Posted by stineographer
SUPERCRAWL is a free afternoon and evening of art and music on James Street North in Hamilton, Ontario. This year's edition happens on Saturday, September 25th from 1 PM till 11 PM on James Street North from York Blvd/Wilson Street heading north to Barton Street.
SUPERCRAWL is an annual event that celebrates the diversity of Hamilton's James Street North district, our multi-disciplinary arts community, and the incredible spark that results with our unique mix of cultures, businesses and creative people.
In 2009, SUPERCRAWL was initiated by a team of artists and community builders who wanted to see the monthly event on James Street North, the ART CRAWL expand to include music in a greater way, and to take full advantage of an entire street of cultural experiences. This first edition of the festival won the "Best Small Festival of the Year Award" at the 2009 Hamilton Tourism Awards and we are excited to do it again on Saturday, September 25th.
Musical acts that will be playing this year include:
Official after parties at THE BRAIN, THIS AIN'T HOLLYWOOD and 118 JAMES ST NORTH featuring:
With the closure of James Street North, artist and performers line the streets. Examples include: Visual and Installation art, art-based exhibits, film projection screens, wall projections, dance troops, open galleries, vendor/artist/community booths and more!
Art, Film and Installations including:
Dance Groups and Soloists including:
Posted by nobrainer
This past year, Jeanette lived in Cochabamba, Bolivia for 5 months and spent time with some incredible girls at "Corazon del Pastor" (Shepherd's Heart), a home for abandoned and orphaned girls age 4-15. While there she engaged the girls in a photovoice project, to explore their community and share their voice with us through the camera.
Some of their photo selections will be displayed at The Freeway Coffee House starting on Friday October 1st. That evening, we will celebrate the art opening of Photovoice Bolivia and enjoy performances from several local musicians.
All proceeds will go to the foundation Ninos con Valor www.ninosconvalor.org
Posted by thompsmr
FRIENDS OF A LEASH – FREE WARREN PARK RALLY
Immediate Release
October 14, 2010- Dundas
Dundas is fast becoming known, for having the largest number of dogs per capita in Ontario.
Then why and how is a very few area residents causing this needed leash free park to close?
A rally to raise awareness and support against this unnecessary change to “what has been available to pet owners in our community for years,” will be held today at 4 p.m. in front of the Town Hall and again Saturday, October 16th @ 10 a.m.
Candidate Danya Scime says, "after 23 years of being a leash free park without documented incident, I find it appalling that in the instant of a motion so many people have been ignored.”
“My heart goes out to all of the dog lovers who did not even have the chance to voice their opinions nor come together and discuss a compromise."
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Protest Rally #1 (Thursday, October 14th at 4:00 o'clock)
Some pet owners are disappointed others are angry at the way Russ Powers has handled the closing of Warren Park. This rally is too raise awareness of this issue.
Protest Rally #2 (Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 am)
Posted by Marty
A singular group of sex workers has led McMaster researchers to rethink the part played by the immune system in HIV/AIDS. Dr. Ken Rosenthal, a professor in McMaster’s Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine and head of the Viral Vaccines Division, gives an illustrated talk for the general public about the search for better HIV treatments and a vaccine. Q&A and coffee to follow.
Posted by HAALSA
The Time Machine: The Hamilton Victorian & Steampunk Society Steamposium 2010: “A Pandemonium & Plethora of Pleasures & Peculiarities.” October 16, 2010, at The Staircase in Hamilton.
We are looking for performers with a Steampunk inspiration for the Steamposium!: Actors, dancers, Burlesque performers, etc. Vendor opportunities available. Seeking volunteers, too.
Info.: (289) 389-0512
TheTimeMachine@ymail.com
(note: ymail, not gmail).
www.HamiltonSteampunk.com
http://www.hamiltonsteampunk.com
Posted by TheTimeMachine
Butani For Mayor.com mpbutani@gmail.com
Election day: 25 Oct, 2010
Election Locations: http://www.hamilton.ca/CityDepartments/CorporateServices/Clerks/MunicipalElection/
My Priorities.
Pathways to a renewed and vibrant Hamilton:
Economy
* Create new jobs and develop new forms of work across all urban, suburban & rural communities.
* Introduce incentive based sustainability tools to lower taxes and promote relevant growth.
* Accelerate local & foreign direct investments to spur economic, cultural and transit sustainability.
Environment
* Develop innovations in planning, zoning and by-laws to promote a sustainable quality of life.
* Lay the foundations for a sustainable eco-city and develop infrastructure for a clean-green economy.
Education
* Build innovative educational and cultural institutions in the lower city through private investments.
Efficiency
* Implement public accountability tools for system-wide transparency and operational efficiencies.
These focused priorities will reset the direction of Hamilton towards economic and ecological sustainability; and set a rapid pace for the rejuvenation of our economy and the urban environment.
Specific initiatives designed around these priorities will build up the economic vitality of all our community business districts, and provide new directions for relevant growth around the airport and on urban brownfields, including the waterfront.
InnoHa! -- InnovateHamilton: {a renewed state of spirit, leading to...} sustainable rejuvenation + {made-in-Hamilton solutions} for economic and cultural rebirth.
InnoHa! is built on the four pillars of: Economy, Environment, Education & Efficiency.
In the spirit of open source / open platform — InnovateHamilton — InnoHa! will have a publicly accessible Citizens office located in the Mayor's office to generate collaborative innovations in living, working and producing locally.
To enable the transition of Hamilton into a sustainable eco-city, one of the key first-principles is: to eliminate all stress causing events among our residents that arise from direct or indirect interactions with city policies and processes; and remove all obstacles to economic prosperity, healthy living and the peaceful enjoyment of the city by its residents, visitors and guests.
InnoHa! is about initiating desired changes that we all seek in our city by bringing all our diverse communities together in trust — to implement sustainable ways of living, working and producing locally
http://www.butaniformayor.com/solutions.html
Posted by Mahesh_P_Butani
Join me this day in voting for change in Ward 13 Dundas Maintaining our small town..Supporting our big City
Please access my website for poll locations..
Posted by Marty
On Monday, October 25, 2010 Vote Michael James Baldasaro Mayor of Hamilton.
PLATFORM:
Be well and prosper, In peace, bless us all. Michael James Baldasaro
http://www.iamm.com/baldasaro.for.mayor.htm
Posted by Brothermichael
Interested in making more information about Hamilton's civic politics available and easily accessible? Then we want you. All you need is motivation and a willingness to learn. (If you understand APIs, especially Google Maps API, we really want you.)
There has been plenty of discussion about pushing the City to adopt an Open Data process. We're taking action now.
We will show what is possible when information is made free.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119277231465952&num_event_invites=0
Posted by JoeyColeman
Free public talk sponsored by The Hamilton Association. Joanna Falck, Shaw Festival Literary Mgr., describes behind the scenes efforts to reconcile current audience demands with the Shaw mandate. Parking information at www.haalsa.org. HSR stop nearby.
Posted by HAALSA
A United Way fundraiser event filled with live music, door and raffle prizes! Attendees are encouraged to wear their best red accessory/accessories (ie. shoes, necklace, earrings). The person wearing the best red shoes will be given a prize!! $1 off the ticket price if you wear red shoes.
Sky Dragon Centre, 27 King William Street, Saturday, November 13th, doors open at 8:00pm.
Admission is $10. Students, Unemployed and underemployed persons can attend for $5.
Hosted by The Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton, a United Way Agency.
Posted by sprchamilton
A Hands-On Workshop on the Empowering, Transformative Power of Nonviolent Direct Action Positive changes in the world have often relied on nonviolent civil disobedience to achieve their goals, yet very few people have a practical understanding of the tactics and methods of this dynamic and powerful approach to social change. This day-long workshop will be a hands-on learning experience that participants will value as they think about ways to carry out their work in social and environmental issues - from workers' rights and global solidarity movements for justice, to climate change and a host of local issues, nonviolent civil disobedience broadens the scope of possibilities. Learn about your rights, how to deal with opponents, how to protect one another, examples of creative protests using nonviolence, the arrest experience, and the courts, where many nonviolent practitioners have found success in winning case law to broaden the scope of nonviolent resistance in Canada and beyond. This workshop is facilitated by Matthew Behrens of Homes Not Bombs, and the Campaign to Stop Secret Trials in Canada. Behrens has been described as "an inspiration" by legendary civil rights activist David Dellinger. Behrens has been arrested numerous times for bold and creative acts of nonviolent civil disobedience on issues of peace, social justice and the environment.
Please pre-register for this workshop by e-mailing randy.opirg@gmail.com - space is limited
Posted by rrrandy
We're almost there!
Hamilton's Open Data Movement is rapidly organizing to push City Council to adopt an Open Data, Open Government policy at their first business meeting of the new Council term.
Come out on Saturday to find out how you can get involved in making Hamilton's civic affairs better informed and engaged.
You don't need to have any specialized skills, only a desire to improve Hamilton.
Posted by JoeyColeman
A United Way fundraiser event filled with food and drink, live music, silent auction, and door prizes!
The Pearl Company, 16 Steven Street, Thursday, November 25th, 7pm – 10pm.
Featuring: Mean Old Hammer. Recently starred at the Locke Street Festival and James Street North.
Hosted by The Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton, a United Way Agency.
Admission is $40. Students, Seniors (65+) and unemployed persons can attend for $30.
For tickets: 905.522.1148, Ext. 308
Posted by sprchamilton
Support literacy in the community! " Enjoy and support local music! You are cordially invited to Hamilton's grassroots books to prisoners organization's 2nd benefit show to raise awareness, funding for the program...and for a great time! - Come early or come late, but try to make it to this one Hamilton! "
W/ Emma Rush, Ray Scott, Toe Knukle, Tim Gibbons, Brown Like Dirt, Tiny Bill Cody, & Snow Heel Slim and the Boogie Infection plus door prizes & a 50/50 draw until 11pm + a few surprises!
$5-$15 Sliding Scale (min. donation $5) (We'll also be accepting donations of soft cover books for the cause!)
http://bookstobars.com/news-and-events
Posted by indyham
Free illustrated public talk by University of Toronto psychologist, Dr. John Kennedy. His talk features the abilities of blind artists, some blind from birth, to draw and create realistic versions of the world around them. He explores how we all see and understand visual arts. Q & A with refreshments to follow.
Posted by haalsa
6PM presentation, open house to follow
From the Spec:
RAPIDTransit moving HAMILTON forward
The City of Hamilton's Rapid Transit team invites you to our upcoming Open House for the A-Line Kick-off (Waterfront-Airport). This is your opportunity to:
If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this event, please contact Katie Edmonds by December 8 at 905-546-2424 x2553. Advance requests are highly encouraged to enable us to meet your needs adequately.
http://www.hamilton.ca/rapid-transit
Posted by dlynes
Hamilton Farmers’Market Genesis - Andrew Miller Land Deed History 1837-1856
Who was Andrew Miller?
Andrew Miller was born in Rochester. Like many early settlers at the Head of the Lake, they came from the United States. They were United Empire Loyalists, proud of their British heritage and determined to retain it. He held strong Reform views and was arrested for involvement in the 1837 Rebellion - it is said he stored guns for the rebels in his tavern basement – and his eventual return to native Rochester, suggests that he never abandoned the republican politics of his birthplace. His nickname “Yankee” Miller was no accident. A tavern keeper, land speculator, presented himself as a land surveyor. He was a typical frontier businessman like others; he put his talents and energies to work in more than one field. Politics and business were a natural combination.
About the land;
The first mention of the market site occurs in the Crown land grants of 1801, when Farm Lot 15 in the Second Concession of Barton Township was deeded to a John Haskins or Askin. This large piece of land changed hands a few times until 1823 when Andrew Miller purchased a little over seven acres of it. This piece of land was a grove of apple trees. Triangular in shape and ran North on the west side of James Street. It was an addition to Miller’s already thriving business the Steamboat Hotel located next door. The Steamboat Hotel opened for business in 1819 on the northwest corner of King and James Streets. A prime strategic spot, the site of today’s main entrance to Lloyd D. Jackson Square.
The seven acres of land was only one of a number of town lots that passed through Andrew Miller’s hands in the1820s and 1830s. Located right at the centre of town, and with the town already developing north-ward from Main Street to Burlington Bay buying the orchard made excellent business sense.
In 1832 the local economy was booming. Immigration quickly increased the town’s population from 200 to more than 2,000 residents. Andrew Miller was elected to the Board of Police, the town’s first local government. The town became an Emporium of Trade. A market was needed.
One of the first actions taken by the Board of Police after incorporation in 1833 was to conduct a poll of the town’s taxpayers to canvas the opinion on the best site for a market. The majority of the electors preferred Gore Park; others opted for a location further north on James Street, especially those farmers coming into town along York Street from the west. The preferences of the farmers and electors were only part of the equation. Taking into account the commercial and political rivalries among the town’s leading citizens the result was several months of haggling among the town’s main landowners, but in 1837 the town finally acquired the land needed. Other offers had been considered, but were rejected. The terms of the agreement with Miller and his wife were negotiated several times before the Board agreed to pay each 5 shillings in consideration of their rights to the property. The Millers ceded only a fraction of the lot they had acquired in 1823, a little over half an acre.
The foundation for the market therefore was laid through the generosity and fore though of one of the town’s citizens, who was able to realize the advantages to the municipality of a central buying place where producers and consumers could meet for their mutual benefit. Thus on April 14, 1837, Andrew Miller deeded to the town a small triangular piece of property at York and James Streets. It was a small piece of land, but ample for its purpose in those days.
Miller’s indenture assigning the land to the town was accepted by the President of Police of the town of Hamilton a few days later, but it was registered almost a year later on the 16th.day of February , 1838, as transaction No. 643. The parcel of land had a frontage of about 150 feet on James Street and extended westward towards Mac Nab Street.
The reservations, limitations and conditions set forth in this memorial of bargain and sale were: “That the said party do adopt and use the said parcel of land as a public market ground, and as soon as an Act of the Provincial Parliament has been obtained for the erection of the market on the said ground, proceed to build and finish on this ground a market house of stone or brick, measuring not less than 40 by 60 feet on the ground floor and not less than two storey’s.”
According to the deed the land contained two rods, ten perches, and its boundaries were described as being; from a post situated at James Street, West side, and York Street, North Side, North 18 degrees, 30 minutes to a length of two chains and 25 links, thence 71 degrees 30 minutes westerly to a length of five chains to the North side of York Street, and East on the North side of York Street to the starting point, the property being part of lot 15, concession 2, in the township of Barton.
Without any obstacle to the town’s plans to develop a new market council went ahead and arranged a loan from a George Harvey within two months of Miller’s deed and a Market House was built. Hamilton’s first major building contractor, William Hardy, won the prize of 7.10 pounds for the design of the new Market House. A new wooden structure not of stone or brick, contrary to Miller’s whishes, but quite pretentious for those days, was built. It was completed in 1839 and in June the council adopted a set of regulations governing market commerce, effective July 1, 1839. The rules were amended and published by the town clerk the following September. The Market House for 19 years sufficed the Hamilton public for market purposes.
The transaction was in fact was a great deal more complicated. It suggests a strong element of political intrigue behind the apparently simple facts.
When Miller signed the indenture deeding the land to the town there was an outstanding writ against his property, which was “placed in the hands of a William Munson Jarvis Esq., then Sheriff of the District of Gore (area were most people wanted the market to be built), to be executed in due form of law” on February 9, 1837. No mention of this writ arose during Miller’s negotiations with the town, nor did it arise during the Board’s deliberations. Why not? In fact, the writ was allowed to lie dormant for more than two years, even though the “due form of law” called for its execution within weeks. On March 2, 1839, Sheriff Jarvis finally after having duly advertised said lands according to law did expose and offer said lands and tenements for sale at public auction at the Court House of the Town of Hamilton to the highest bidder.
The “lands and tenements” were sold for the paltry sum of three (3) pounds. The winning bid was entered by Judge Miles O’Reilly, chief justice of the Gore District Court and President of the Board of Police. Does that seem to you has total transparence and above board?
Ten years later (1849), Miles and Jane O’Reilly signed a new indenture transferring the land bought at that auction to the town. Both the Sheriff’s sale and the indenture involved the same triangular piece of ground from Andrew Miller’s apple orchard.
In the deposition of facts in O’Reilly’s deed of 1849, he explained that Miller’s original transfer of the land was “inoperative and void” because the town lacked the “power and authority in the law in the said Corporation to purchase, take or hold lands for a second market in the said Town of Hamilton.” Moreover, argued O’Reilly, Miller’s lands had already been seized by the Sheriff and were no longer in his possession to transfer. Moving then to the heart of the matter, O’Reilly declared:
Before the passing of the statute, among other things, and to enable the said Corporation to take and old lands for a second market in the said Town of Hamilton…the said Miles O’Reilly by the advice and at the request of the members of the said Corporation, and in order to secure to the said Corporation the use and benefit of said lands, and as soon as might be the title to the same, bought said lands at Sheriff’s sale, and the Corporation now styled the City of Hamilton are desirous that said lands should be conveyed to them in due form.
In short, O’Reilly simply acted for the good of the town by circumventing Miller’s Legal problems and the further legal difficulty caused by the lack of enabling legislation.
The evidence suggests that Miller was victimized for his politics and his nationality. It seems that O’Reilly’s played both sides against the middle. On one hand, as chief justice of the district court and President of the Board of Police, he was a pillar of the local establishment. But he also dabbled in Reform politics to the extent of defending a dozen accused rebels at the treason trial in Hamilton in 1838.
It is clear that the lack of enabling legislation presented no serious obstacle to the town’s plans to develop a new market due to the fact that council went ahead with the construction of the Market House immediately after Miller deed the land.
In 1839 to appease Tory anger and anti-American sentiment in the wake of the Rebellion Andrew Miller was offered up as a sacrificial goat. He didn’t suffer irreparable harm. He did endure considerable economic losses in 1839-40, but his business was sufficiently resilient to allow him to move the Steamboat Hotel to a more prosperous location at the corner of MacNab and York Streets. Miller evidently did not lack nerve. The new tavern was called the “American Hotel”. He was reelected to council in 1847 and in 1853 he cast the deciding vote which gave the mayoralty to William Kerr. For reasons unknown by 1856 Miller had returned to Rochester but he continued to own substantial blocks of property in Hamilton.
In 1856 business in Hamilton had outgrown the original Market space, city council was determined to expand the market grounds. The natural direction for growth was north and west, towards MacNab and Merrick. Seven individuals owned this land and one of them was Andrew Miller so the city council sent a delegation to Rochester to arrange to acquire his Merrick Street property. Miller demanded and obtained the highest price, 125 pounds a foot, more than three times as much as Thomas Morton asked for an adjoining property.
This transaction produced another lengthy legal document. Once again, Miller stipulated conditions. The most interesting clause in this deed has caused considerable debate down the years. Miller reiterated that the land in his original deed, the apple orchard, “shall remain an open square and forever remain such for the public benefit, to be used as an appurtenance to the said new Market and for Market purposes forever according to the purport and intent of the original grant.”
The Market Committee reported to council that “Miller’s offer is advantageous to the City as it leaves space for an open Gore and the City can proudly boast of having two open Gores which are not to be found in any other City in the Upper or Lower Province.” The deal was completed a year later. The City bought six (6) parcels of land for 19,915 pounds, British currency was used in those days, or $100,000.00 – of which Miller received about a quarter. The market ground was increased to 25 times its original size.
The properties were secured as follows; From James G. Davis and Jonathan Davis, on October 6; for 3,250 pounds; from David Dewy, for 3,650 pounds; from Thomas Morton, for 1,600 pounds, from John Bradley, for 1,250 pounds; from Jasper T. Gilkson, for 3,915 pounds; from Andrew Miller another piece of land, for 5,000 pounds; and from Allanson Blackmer, for 1,250 pounds.
In view of the necessity for increased Market accommodations caused by the rapid growth in population and wealth prior to the crash of 1857 a new Market building was proposed and finally erected in the early 1860’s. This Victorian urban complex would last as the heart of the City for almost a century.
The Market was vital to the City’s life.
In a deed dated July 31, 1874 and registered on August 1, 1874, George W. Miller, surviving executor under the will of the late Andrew Miller, for valuable consideration, released the City from all the claims under the limitations and reservations as set forth in the memorial of bargain and sale. This is 18 years after the sale. Who did this action benefited? Certainly not the interests of the Market! Was it legal? Did George have the legal ability as an executor to do that. Considering all that has been talked about in the past apparently not. It’s time to find out!
March 27, 1969 – The way was cleared for Hamilton to pluck its 132-year-old downtown market out of the path of progress. The private bills committee at Queen’s Park gave Hamilton council the right to shift the market to make way for civic square development.
Historical reflection: The Patriots was the name given after 1826 to the PARTI CANADIEN and to the popular movement that contributed to the REBELLIONS OF 1837-38 in Lower Canada. The primarily francophone party, led mainly by members of the liberal professions and small-scale merchants, was widely supported by farmers, day-laborers and craftsmen.
The Rebellions of 1837 took place in both Upper and Lower Canada. In LOWER CANADA the rebellion was in large part an expression of a resurgent FRENCH CANADIAN NATIONALISM. The French Canadian majority constituted the overwhelming majority in the locally elected Assembly established by the Canada or CONSTITUTIONAL ACT, 1791. By comparison the UPPER CANADA (Southern Ontario) rebellion was a more limited affair. There was growing discontent with the network of officials, erroneously described as the FAMILY COMPACT, who dominated the administration of the government and controlled the distribution of patronage throughout the province. Popular opposition developed over land-granting policies, particularly the setting aside of large blocks of land as CLERGY RESERVES, the education policies of the government and its economic priorities, and the general favoritism shown to the Church of England and its supporters and to recent emigrants from Britain. This discontent was strongest among the American-born settlers who had migrated prior to the War of 1812 - the so-called late loyalists - and their descendants, nonconformist in their religious views and somewhat republican in their political sympathies, who were denied political rights during the struggle over the ALIEN QUESTION in the 1820s. Although the settlers of American origin constituted a declining proportion of the population as British immigrants flooded into Upper Canada in the early 1830s, the oligarchic form of government which had been established by the CONSTITUTIONAL ACT of 1791 came increasingly under attack, and the nascent Reform Party won control of the Assembly in 1828 and again in 1834
Upper Canada officially existed from 26 December 1791 to 10 February 1841 and generally comprised present-day Southern Ontario. The geopolitical prefix “upper” in its name reflected its geographic position higher up the river basin or closer to the headwaters of the St. Lawrence River than that of Lower Canada or present day Quebec to the northeast. Upper Canada included all of modern-day southern Ontario and all those areas of northern Ontario in the pays d’en haul haut which had formed part of New France, essentially the watersheds of the Ottawa River, Lake Huron, and Lake Superior. It did not include any lands within the watershed of Hudson Bay.
This is not an extensive study on the land deals of Andrew Miller, but it will help many to better understand what took place and possibly inspire some to search further and help the Market to receive the consideration it deserves.
Source Hamilton Public Library – Historical records Michael Quigley book – On the Market
Posted by The-Original-Farmer
Come and join us to decorate Beasley Park for a great Holiday season! Hot Chocolate will be provided
http://www.ourbeasley.com/calendar/event.php?eid=20101115183350434
Posted by shabooga
Come and join us for Beasley Park Street Hockey. Sticks for the kids, and hotdogs afterwards.
more info at http://www.ourbeasley.com
Posted by beaslyfireworkstechnican
Mayor Bob Bratina invites you to join him for his New Year's Levee
Posted by rayfullerton
As recently clarified by Ian Troop, CEO of Toronto 2015, the City of Hamilton does not need the Ti-Cats as a legacy tenant to secure funding for a stadium. We can build a 5,000-6,500 community stadium (expandable to 15,000 temporary seats for the PanAm Games)with a legacy use for amateur community sport events and possibly a minor league soccer franchise.
We already have the land assembled in the West Harbour, the studies are complete, and the site has been confirmed by council 7 times.
The stadium can be scaleable to support a possible later decision by the Ti-Cats to play there.
Even better is that the savings of constructing a smaller stadium can be put towards building a permanent Velodrome/community athletics centre that will attract elite cycling athletes and elite cycling events to our city.
All we need to make this happen is for a councillor to put forward a motion in the next council meeting on Wednesday, January 12th (7pm start) that Hamilton submit a bid for a community stadium, and for council to pass this motion.
Let's rally at City Hall ahead of the Council Meeting at 6.30pm and make our wishes known to council, and then attend the meeting at 7pm!
Posted by Zephyr
Free Public Talk from the Hamilton Association. Peter Turkstra describes and show images of unforgettable experiences from the Antarctic ski trek he participated in to help inner-city schools. He is one of a small group who has skiied to both north and south poles.
Posted by HAALSA
ADFW's federal Liberal nomination contestants are to field questions from riding association members. This is not a debate. Questions from members were sent to a panel comprising a few of the riding association's executive committee members. Contestants will be informed of the general subject matter of the questions, but will not see the actual questions in advance.
Posted by BillLaurier
Free public talk by Dr. Walter Kean, McMaster professor of medicine. The 5000- year-old body thrown up by a glacier melting in the Italian Alps, studied under the lens of new technology, has raised questions about ancient lives and learning. Dr. Kean has a fresh theory about Otzi based on his numerous tattoos. Everyone welcome. Q & A and refreshments to follow.
Posted by HAALSA
To encourage the connection between the Christian faith and social justice. A wide range of speakers will be present including Steve Buist from the Code Red series and Robert McConkey from Habitat for Humanity Hamilton. A full list of the speakers can be found online. Register online before the 10th for early bird rate.
http://www.redeemer.ca/life/studentActivities/socialjustice/default.aspx
Posted by airhead
Hosted by Save Ivor Wynne Stadium dot com
It has been a long 8 months, but after studying such sites as the West Harbor, East Mountain, the CP Railyard on Aberdeen, and even Aldershot outside of our city limits, we find ourselves back to where football has lived in Hamilton for 60 years; Ivor Wynne Stadium.
On Monday, our council will be presented with and discuss, the plan to rebuild and upgrade Ivor Wynne. The deadline to submit Hamilton’s stadium proposal for the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games is February 1st, with 75 Balsam Avenue North as the focus of our primary site for the long term home of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and one of the host venues for the 2015 games.
Monday night is a celebration, hosted by friends and family of the Save Ivor Wynne Stadium project. Not a celebration of victory, but a celebration of what this process has taught us, the friendships that have been made, and how our city came together as a whole, to fight for something they believed (and didn’t believe), in.
Ivor Wynne, as re-iterated after one of my past delegations, has become the fallback site. Not preferred by anyone, not the Tiger-Cats, not city council, probably not even HostCo, but for many fans and residents who hold a special place in their hearts for Ivor Wynne Stadium, this is what they had hoped for all along.
It’s time to celebrate never giving up. After eight months of research and desperate pleas, trying to encourage the powers that be to talk about the possibilities that exist amongst the grounds that line Balsam Avenue North, it’s time celebrate that council and the Tiger-Cats are now talking about Ivor Wynne.
That’s all we were really looking for from day one and next week, we may perhaps be given a gift that we never dreamed possible. For the placement of that infinity symbol after 1930 to. For many more volumes to come, in the Ivor Wynne Stadium scrapbook.
DETAILS:
Special GIC Meeting: 1pm in council chambers
Dinner: Shortly after the council meeting concludes, we are going to head over to the Honest Lawyer for some eats. Please do join us.
Music and Drinks: Our band, The Workshop, will be jammin’ at the Skydragon from approximately 7pm on. We will have some spare instruments, or bring your own, as you are more than welcome to join us on stage throughout the night.
All times are approximate and are subject to change depending on when council adjourns for the evening. Check my Twitter Account for updates the day of the GIC.
We hope to see you there. All are welcome.
http://saveivorwynnestadium.com/blog/?p=243
Posted by lawrence
USW Local 1005 and its 900 members and 9000 pensioners are waging a battle on behalf of ALL of us. Foreign-owned companies think we’re just body parts to be thrown away at the end of our work lives. U.S. Steel locked out it workers Nov. 7. It is trying to drive pensioners into the dirt by deindexing their pensions! AND they want defined benefit plans closed to new hires and replaced with defined contribution plans that are nothing more than glorified savings accounts. The OFL, CLC, USW Local 1005 and Hamilton and District Labour Council are calling for a massive province-wide mobilization to stop U.S. Steel and other foreign-owned companies from wrecking our communities and stealing our futures. Let’s get going!
Posted by mrjanitor
The 15 Annual Rev. John C. Holland awards is the largest Black History Month event in Hamilton. These awards were established to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our community, with a particular focus on the contributions of African Canadians to the social, economic, and cultural life of our entire city.
Since its inception in 1996, these awards have received broad support from the community. Each year hundreds of Hamiltonians join with the Black History Committee to acknowledge and celebrate excellence
http://www.johnhollandawards.com
Posted by yaa
Learn more about the City of Hamilton's renewed Arts Awards Program. After a two-year hiatus, the annual award program has expanded from 6 to 11 categories with an increase in award money to artists from $6,000 to $38,500!
Drop in to a nomination clinic - learn more about the program, pick up a nomination form and have your questions answers.
Visit our Facebook page (City of Hamilton - Arts Awards)for additional details.
http://www.hamilton.ca/artsawards
Posted by KSelman
Learn more about the City of Hamilton's renewed Arts Awards Program. After a two-year hiatus, the annual award program has expanded from 6 to 11 categories with an increase in award money to artists from $6,000 to $38,500!
Drop in to a nomination clinic - learn more about the program, pick up a nomination form and have your questions answers.
Visit our Facebook page (City of Hamilton - Arts Awards) to learn more.
http://www.hamilton.ca/artsawards
Posted by KSelman
think|haus is Hamilton's "hackerspace" - a shared non-profit facility to build, tinker with, and discuss projects and ideas with like-minded people (nerds).
With over 900 sq ft of space, a variety of shared tools, and 24/7 access, we give our members space to exercise their creativity and imagination
Come check out our new space! We will be showing off our projects and giving short talks and demos. See our laser cutter in action! You can even build an electronic kit to take home.
Everyone is welcome to this free event. Bring your friends! Bring your kids! Bring your nerdy roommate who never leaves the house.
Can’t make it? We’ll miss you, but you can come out on any Tuesday at 7pm for our regularly scheduled open|haus.
Posted by adinabob
We have been asked to host a Park Tavern Reunion. There is an open house between 1-5pm so old friends can reunite and talk about the good old days. Everyone is welcome!
http://www.rollyrocketsbbq.com
Posted by roland
Learn more about the City of Hamilton's renewed Arts Awards Program. After a two-year hiatus, the annual award program has expanded from 6 to 11 categories with an increase in award money to artists from $6,000 to $38,500!
Drop in to a nomination clinic - learn more about the program, pick up a nomination form and have your questions answers.
Visit our Facebook page (City of Hamilton - Arts Awards) to learn more.
http://www.hamilton.ca/artsawards
Posted by KSelman
Free event, skating, midway games, magicians, clowns, balloons, hot chocolate, carnival snacks
http://www.TDLocal.com/HamiltonNiagara
Posted by TreyS
Urban development agreements bring together all levels of government with communities and businesses to make a difference in struggling neighbourhoods. University of Western Ontario researcher, Dr. Neil Bradford, explains what an urban development agreement could do for Hamilton...and who needs a seat at the table.
Doors open 6:30 p.m. Presentation at 7 p.m.
Let us know you're coming--send an email to coderedspeaker@yahoo.ca or phone 905.523.5600 ext. 248.
Bus tickets will be available at the event.
Posted by jdawson@interlynx.net
United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health's Another Drop Water-Health Seminar Series presents: Water and Environmental Health in Ontario: How far have we come since Walkerton? Theresa McClenaghan, Executive Director of the Canadian Environmental Law Association, will be speaking about what led to the tragedy in Walkerton and the subsequent steps that were taken and what still needs to happen in order to protect Ontario drinking water. For more information visit www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm.
Admission and parking are free and refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Please RSVP to contact@inweh.unu.edu.
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
Posted by kpizzac@inweh.unu.edu
This March marks the centenary of International Women Day and Hamilton will be joining the global celebration. Hamilton has a proud legacy of recognizing International Women’s Day and to celebrate this special occasion we are organizing an evening of pure fun.
This special event, called “Singing Her Praises...Celebrating Women,” will be held Friday, March 11, 2011, at 6 p.m. at Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa. The evening features the artistry of Jude Johnson, Queen Cee, the Métis Women’s Circle, Michelle Titian, Dee Dee Laroque, Pauline Kajiura and more. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres while bidding at our fabulous silent auction table. A cash bar will be available.
The event will bring together women and men from across the community to celebrate, laugh, sing, praise, honour and remember the accomplishments of the women’s rights movement here and all over the world. Part of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Wellwood Resource Centre of Hamilton’s Gynecological Cancer Support Program. This program helps women in the city who are affected by uterine, ovarian, cervical, and other forms of cancer unique to women.
“Singing Her Praises…Celebrating Women” will offer an evening of song, laughter, sharing and remembering the women in your life who have made a difference. Tickets are $45.00 each or purchase a table of 10 at $450.00 by calling Greer Gordon at 905-527-5651. Please consider supporting this event in many ways. You can buy a ticket to attend. You can sponsor a woman who can’t afford to attend without some help. Please make payments to Empower, 193 James Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P3A8.
In Sisterhood,
Evelyn Myrie Rene Wetselaar
Event Co-Chairs
http://www.singingherpraises.com
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In a free public talk, local journalist/storyteller James Elliott recreates fascinating personalities and stories behind the Battle of Stoney Creek. That day helped change the fate of Ontario by stopping the thrust of the American invasion. His recent book, Strange Fatality: The Battle of Stoney Creek will be available for sale.
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Breeze into Spring - and through the Ides of March - with us!
gritLIT's annual pre-festival fundraiser and launch is here. Join us for readings by Hamilton writers Sally Cooper and Jeff Griffiths and a poetry/music presentation from Bev Daurio and David Lee. Plus food, cash bar, and lots of door prizes - including a package of every book being presented at this April's festival.
Doors open at 7:00pm and tickets are $10 at the door.
For a full schedule of festival events, plus information about workshops, directions, tickets/passes and our writing contests visit www.gritlit.ca or downnload our free iPhone app.
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Visit the opening of Core Urban's new Witton Lofts sales office located at 50 Murray St. The sales office will showcase all the materials found in a typical suite. Come support this exciting new development found in Hamilton's treasured West Harbour, 11-4 Saturday and Sunday, April 2 & 3.
Hope to see you there!
Core Urban Inc.
Posted by CoreUrban
Visit the opening of Core Urban's new Witton Lofts sales office located at 50 Murray St. The sales office will showcase all the materials found in a typical suite. Come support this exciting new development found in Hamilton's treasured West Harbour, 11-4 Saturday and Sunday, April 2 & 3.
Hope to see you there!
Core Urban Inc.
Posted by CoreUrban
An evening of poetry with multi-award winning Canadian poets Karen Solie, Evelyn Lau and Gary Barwin. Tickets $10 at the door. Weekend passes also available.
gritLIT: Hamilton's Literary Festival
For a full schedule of events, plus information about workshops, directions, tickets/passes and our writing contests visit www.gritlit.ca or downnload our free iPhone app.
Posted by gritLIT
Where can you go in April to find some Cole for a Winters' Night?
gritLIT, of course.
Come and hear readings by three of five writers shortlisted for the Rogers Writers' Trust 2010 Fiction Prize: Trevor Cole, Kathleen Winter and Michael Winter. Tickets $10 at the door. Weekend passes also available.
gritLIT: Hamilton's Literary Festival
For a full schedule of events, plus information about workshops, directions, tickets/passes and our writing contests visit www.gritlit.ca or downnload our free iPhone app.
Posted by gritLIT
Are you are writer - published or aspiring? Hone your skills at two workshops.
1:00pm - How to Write Funny
When Drew Hayden Taylor is not performing stand up comedy around North America (including an appearance at the Kennedy Centre) he is writing award winning, bitingly funny novels and plays. Come hear him speak about the writing process and the importance of comedy in literature.
3:00pm - Telling Details
Erin Bow left a job in particle physics at the CERN institute in Switzerland to persue a writing career. Now an award-winning poet and novelist, Erin will lead a hands-on workshop designed to help you choose the right descriptive details for your stories.
Workshops are $15 each, with a $5 discount for gritLIT Weekend Pass holders. Registration forms and more information at www.gritlit.ca
Posted by gritLIT
Commonwealth Prize Winner Lawrence Hill moderates a panel discussion on the theme of Diversity and Tolerance. Other presenters are Wayde Compton (author of After Canaan) and Adebe DeRango-Adem (co-editor of Other Tongues: Mixed Race Women Speak Out). Tickets $5 at the door. Weekend passes also available.
gritLIT: Hamilton's Literary Festival
For a full schedule of events, plus information about workshops, directions, tickets/passes and our writing contests visit www.gritlit.ca or downnload our free iPhone app.
Posted by gritLIT
Join us for an evening of improv, stand up comedy and readings featuring CBC Radio's Jonathan Goldstein (Wire Tap), award-winning author and comedian Drew Hayden Taylor and improv comedy duo The Bromos. Hosted by Jeff Goodes from CBC Radio.
Tickets $10 at the door. Weekend passes also available.
gritLIT: Hamilton's Literary Festival
For a full schedule of events, plus information about workshops, directions, tickets/passes and our writing contests visit www.gritlit.ca or downnload our free iPhone app.
Posted by gritLIT
Come out and show your support! With performances from these talented Hamilton artists: BA JOHNSTON, LEE REED, MATT JELLY, STEELTOWN SPOILERS, CAM MALCOLM and WAX MANNEQUIN Doors: 8pm PWYC (Suggested $8)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138743399528545
Posted by mrjanitor
Hamilton birder George Holland describes the remarkable dynamics of migrations that can take birds from the pampas of South America to the tundra of northern Canada. This richly illustrated talk features the raptors and wood warblers which visit our area.
Posted by HAALSA
Join the Hamilton Naturalists' Club and local residents to see the success of the HNC’s urban naturalization project and help clean up garbage that may have accumulated over the winter. We may also cut back some invasive plants.
http://www.headofthelakelandtrust.org
Posted by jenbaker
Giller finalist Alexander MacLeod, Zoe whittal and Daniel Allen Cox - three of the most exciting young writers in Canada - share their stories. Tickets $5 at the door. Weekend passes also available.
gritLIT: Hamilton's Literary Festival
For a full schedule of events, plus information about workshops, directions, tickets/passes and our writing contests visit www.gritlit.ca or downnload our free iPhone app.
Posted by gritLIT
Giller finalist Alexander MacLeod, Zoe whittal and Daniel Allen Cox - three of the most exciting young writers in Canada - share their stories. Tickets $5 at the door. Weekend passes also available.
gritLIT: Hamilton's Literary Festival
For a full schedule of events, plus information about workshops, directions, tickets/passes and our writing contests visit www.gritlit.ca or downnload our free iPhone app.
Posted by gritLIT
Join Hamilton graphic novelist David Collier and novelists Alison Pick and Lynne Sherry MacLean for three different literary perspectives on the impact and legacy of war. Tickets $5 at the door. Weekend passes also available.
gritLIT: Hamilton's Literary Festival
For a full schedule of events, plus information about workshops, directions, tickets/passes and our writing contests visit www.gritlit.ca or downnload our free iPhone app.
Posted by gritLIT
Join Hamilton graphic novelist David Collier and novelists Alison Pick and Lynne Sherry MacLean for three different literary perspectives on the impact and legacy of war. Tickets $5 at the door. Weekend passes also available.
gritLIT: Hamilton's Literary Festival
For a full schedule of events, plus information about workshops, directions, tickets/passes and our writing contests visit www.gritlit.ca or downnload our free iPhone app.
Posted by gritLIT
Innovation Night is Hamilton’s key event for innovators and entreprenuers
to share and develop their ideas, practice and perfect their pitch,
and present to their peers and the local innovation community.
Innovators are encouraged to register to attend a half-day workshop
to refine the presentation of their idea, and up to 15 ideas will be chosen
to be presented to a panel of judges at Innovation Night.
The Innovation Night Workshop will be held on
April 11 from 9:00am-1:00pm
at McMaster Innovation Park
http://innovationnightapril2011.eventbrite.com/
Posted by InnovationFactory
Innovation Night is open to the public, and attendees will have the opportunity
to observe five 5-minute presentations and ten 1-minute presentations,
meet the innovators, network, and enjoy light refreshments.
Innovation Night will be held on
April 13 from 7:00pm-9:00pm
in the Atrium at McMaster Innovation Park
http://innovationnightapril2011.eventbrite.com/
Posted by InnovationFactory
Join the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club for a night of general trivia and loads of fun!
$10 each or $70 per team of 8 3 rounds of trivia * prizes * silent auction * 50/50 draw Free Parking * Everyone Welcome!
The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club is raising funds to permanently protect land in the spectacular Beverly Swamp located in north Flamborough. These lands make up part of the best and largest forested wetland in Southern Ontario providing habitat for countless unusual species.
Together we can help save this special piece of nature.
For reservations or more information please contact Jen Baker at 905-524-3339 or land@hamiltonnature.org. Tickets are also available at the door.
http://www.headofthelakelandtrust.org
Posted by jenbaker
These RainBarrels are the most environmentally friendly available. They are reprocessed barrels that previously contained food items. All proceeds will go to Earth Day Eco-Festival. Price of barrels $50 including taxes. Can purchase online at www.rainbarrel.ca. Do not have to be a citizen of Hamilton to purchase a barrel. No limit on how many can be purchased. Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington gets 10 dollars from each sale. Rainbarrel.ca is a Hamilton company.
Posted by LauraF
Open to the community, 1,000 trees to plant! Exhibitors, guided nature walks, live birds of prey presentation at the Aviary. All day live music and interactive drum circle, tai chi clinic, horse & wagon rides into Westdale Village, food, and much more!
Posted by LauraF
The 4th annual Tim Hortons Earth Day 5K Walk/Fun Run destination is the annual Sunoco Earth Day Community Tree Planting Festival. At the finish line, participants have the opportunity to help improve the environment by planting trees to restore the urban woodland in this area and then joining in all of the fun activities of the festival.
Posted by LauraF
For the first time in The Hammer, the Neil Young'Uns take the stage with a huge repertoire of Neil's music. Uncanny resemblance in sound and sight. Not to be missed live performance.
Posted by ranallig
Team Video Games Live Hamilton is happy to present: The Runaway Five!
To all Video Game Live, video game and jazz Fans alike, come on out to the Cat n Fiddle Wednesday April 27 to bare audio witness to one of Ontario finest Video Game Jazz bands: The Runaway Five
The Runaway Five Trio Includes:
Piano/Keyboard: Brendan Swanson Bass: Brendan McElroy Drums: Max Roach
Activities begin at 7pm with gaming, PRIZES and music to follow. Prizes will include a set of FREE tickets to the Hamilton VGL show on April 28, VGL DVD's and CD's and much, much more!
ADMISSION: A Non-Perishable Food Item All donations will be contributed to the Welcome Inn Community Centre Food Pantry!
GREAT VIDEO GAME MUSIC, PRIZES, FUN, AND HELPING A GREAT LOCAL HAMILTON CAUSE!!!
Posted by Zozo
TO ENDORSE THIS DEMONSTRATION PLEASE CONTACT: 905againstpolicebrutality@gmail.com
DAY OF ACTION AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY APRIL 30TH 2011! ...JUSTICE 4 ANDREAS! 1PM @ CITY HALL
Within the last year there has been 3 shootings resulting in 2 deaths at the hands of police officers in the Hamilton/Halton region. There have been numerous instances of police abuse reported in headline news. It is likely that many more accounts of brutality at the hands of Hamilton police have never been heard. We all know someone who has been targeted or affected by the harassment, intimidation and violence that have become the common practice of an unaccountable police force. These cops enjoy impunity while the complaints and allegations against them are met with outright hostility or pushed through a bureaucratic process of little consequence to law enforcement. The steadily growing list of high profile disgraces of our own police department illustrates this.
Sergeant Kevin Dhinsa is accused of sexual and personal harassment by 12 female co?workers , only to return to policing in 2008. All charges were dropped after the chief of police dragged his feet through the courts which resulted in the case being thrown out due to a technicality.
Since its inception in May 2010 the Hamilton Police ACTION Team routinely intimidates and harasses people living, working and hanging out downtown. Their mandate of criminalizing the young, the poor, and the homeless is made clear in last year’s report which revealed that the vast majority of their work consisted of “street checks”, id checks and ticketing for minor offences.
The July 2010 G20 summit held in Toronto saw thousands of police assembled from across the country to execute the largest mass arrest in Canadian history. Nearly 100 Hamilton police officers were involved in the strategic crackdown on the right to political dissent and protest.
On May 4th 2010, 58 year old Myanmar refugee Po La Hay was severely beaten in his own home after police raided mistaken address. Hay, who speaks very little English, was punched and kicked after collapsing to the ground. Hamilton police did not call SIU following the incident. Following the investigation only one cop, Ryan Tocher, was charged. Tocher was also under investigation for “discreditable conduct and unlawful or unnecessary exercise of authority” at the time of the incident. He is still working for Hamilton Police Services.
On February 2nd, 2011, 19 year old Andreas Chinnery was shot and killed inside his apartment by 3 police responding to a noise complaint. Andreas was not armed and the officers were let into the apartment. To date the Hamilton Police have refused to release virtually any information regarding the shooting.
We as a community cannot let this behaviour continue unopposed in our city! The SIU has time and time again proven itself to be an impotent organization, incapable of keeping police brutality, assault, harassment and murder in check. The vast majority of cops investigated by the SIU (police investigating police) are cleared of all charges. The time has come for us as victims of the police to begin providing our own solutions. This is why we are calling for a rally and demonstration on Saturday April 30th in Hamilton.
We demand an open investigation into the murder of Andreas Chinnery! We will no longer accept police brutality in our city! We will stand together across our communities in defence of those targeted by the police!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=205094789510374
Posted by 905againstpolicebrutality
These RainBarrels are the most environmentally friendly available. They are reprocessed barrels that previously contained food items. All proceeds will go to Earth Day Eco-Festival. Price of barrels $50 including taxes. Can purchase online at www.rainbarrel.ca. Do not have to be a citizen of Hamilton to purchase a barrel. No limit on how many can be purchased. Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington gets 10 dollars from each sale. Rainbarrel.ca is a Hamilton company.
Posted by LauraF
Could you please circulate widely:
Key contests: http://www.projectdemocracy.ca/key_contests Your Riding (by map): http://www.projectdemocracy.ca/canada-riding-lookup (zoom in)
Your Riding (by area/riding): http://www.projectdemocracy.ca/canada-riding-lookup/province
Homepage: http://www.projectdemocracy.ca/ (scroll down)
Posted by jennifermacloud
We are pleased to announce our 2011 participating artists. This year we have 10 locations and 20 artists:
Ruth Marshall, glass Rebecca Johnston, chainmaille jewellery Tanya Kirouac, encaustic Laurie Skantos, painting Emma Gerard, glass jewellery Tara Lynne Franco, pottery & ceramic art Siobhan Lynch, stained glass Grace Loney, painting Catherine Weir, raku pottery David Hind, metal sculpture Julia Veenstra, painting Janice Peshke, jewellery Jeff Tessier, photography Rachel Dykstra, jewellery Gordon Leverton, pastels and acrylics Michelle Prosek, glass and glass jewellery Pat Foss, painting Tor Lukasik-Foss, mixed media Helga Morrison, painting Gerten Basom, painting
If you wish to be added to our mailing list and receive an email notice or a copy of our brochure and map, please go to our Contact page.
http://www.westhamiltonartiststour.com
Posted by Siobhan
We are pleased to announce our 2011 participating artists. This year we have 10 locations and 20 artists:
Ruth Marshall, glass Rebecca Johnston, chainmaille jewellery Tanya Kirouac, encaustic Laurie Skantos, painting Emma Gerard, glass jewellery Tara Lynne Franco, pottery & ceramic art Siobhan Lynch, stained glass Grace Loney, painting Catherine Weir, raku pottery David Hind, metal sculpture Julia Veenstra, painting Janice Peshke, jewellery Jeff Tessier, photography Rachel Dykstra, jewellery Gordon Leverton, pastels and acrylics Michelle Prosek, glass and glass jewellery Pat Foss, painting Tor Lukasik-Foss, mixed media Helga Morrison, painting Gerten Basom, painting
If you wish to be added to our mailing list and receive an email notice or a copy of our brochure and map, please go to our Contact page.
https://westhamiltonartiststour.com/Home_Page.html
Posted by Siobhan
"There is a global resistance to Canadian mining."
Barrick Gold is the world's largest gold mining company, founded and chaired by Peter Munk. With a former prime minister on their board and former executive sitting on the board of the Canadian Pension Plan, Barrick enjoys government funding and diplomatic support.
Barrick Gold takes advantage of inadequate and poorly enforced regulatory controls to rob Indigenous Peoples and communities of their land and livelihoods, destroying sensitive ecosystems, supporting brutal military and security operations, and suing those who dare to report on it. Impacted communities are coming to Canada to confront Barrick, sharing their own undeniable perspectives and shedding light on corporate impunity.
Come out to support them!
On Monday May 9th, come out to the Skydragon Centre to hear from front-line activists from Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Tanzania, as well as solidarity activists from Canada, about Barrick Golds impact on communities around the world and what this global resistance looks like.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146341408768740
Posted by The.Martello
6:30 - 7:00pm public will view the many display boards and discuss one-on-one with the consultants 7:00- 8:00pm formal presentation, approx 1/2 hr. to recap project process since Oct. 6/10 and 1/2 hr to present summary of issues and concept #4. 8:00 - 8:30 brief Q&A 8:30 - 9:30 public will view the display boards and discuss one-on-one with the consultants
Posted by highwater
Please join us for an engaging evening as we celebrate the release of McMaster University professor, Wayne Lewchuk's new book titled "Working Without Commitments: The Health Effects of Precarious Employment". This event will feature a reading by professor Lewchuk, as well as, speeches by several guests and a round table discussion of poverty and precarious employment issues affecting Hamiltonians.
This event is sponsored by McMaster Community Poverty Initiative; Social Planning & Research Council of Hamilton; 25 in 5:Hamilton Network for Poverty Reduction; McMaster University Department of Labour Studies; and Bryan Prince Bookseller.
This is a free event, everyone welcome. To RSVP, or for questions please contact Bryan Prince Bookseller.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
Join us on Saturday May 14th, at 1 pm, for the return of Garbage Crawl. We’ll be doing a neighbourhood litter cleanup, starting at North Central Park on Wentworth Street North at Mars Avenue. Bring some sturdy shoes, a pair of work gloves, and a few friends. We’ve got work to do.
Posted by MattJelly
“OPEN THE CIRCLE – 10th anniversary celebration of connecting and contributing”
…Music and Dessert night in support of Student Open Circles …with musical guests: Cathy Grise & Tim Versteeg (Folk), Léa Beauvais and friends (Acoustic Pop Folk), Ken Yan and Rob Cockcroft (Piano and Violin), Jacob Letkemann (Piano) ...raffle, silent auction, art sale, inspiring stories from students
Tickets (at the door or on our website): $10 All proceeds support Student Open Circles (cash or cheque only)
Student Open Circles connects over 300 McMaster students to volunteer weekly with at risk children and youth, adults living with disabilities, recent immigrants, and at homeless shelters. On campus forums bring together a diversity of students to explore deeper meaning, values and social justice in an atmosphere of respect.
http://www.StudentOpenCircles.com/dessertnight
Posted by jdruery
Come out to enjoy a variety of dishes at the Free Nyki Potluck! It is being hosted on Sunday, May 15th at the Sky Dragon Centre. Vegetarian, vegan and meat dishes will be present and we encourage everyone to come and show off a dish of your own. There will be a reading of Nyki’s poetry and we as well welcome others to come out to share some of their own poetry.
The entire event is done by donation (pay what you can), with all donations going to the Free Nyki campaign. The fundraiser goes from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
For more info about Nyki and her case, visit http://www.freenyki.org/ or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Free-Nyki/138497129550958
Posted by Eugene_Ochs
This Lecture Series, created by the Giant's rib Discovery Centre, is named in honour of the former General manager of the Hamilton Conservation Authority and is dedicated to promoting the Niagara Escarpment as an internationally-recognized World Biosphere Reserve, as well as being a truly unique topographic feature of our natural and cultural heritage. This month, photographer Dean Gigler of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club presents "Discovering the Spring Wildflowers in Hamilton's Natural Areas". Parking is free, but there is $2.00 admission fee for the presentation.
Posted by Stannowak
If your homeland was invaded by aliens who cut down the forests and contaminated the food supply, would you resist? If creatures from outer space made the water so poisonous you wouldn't dream of drinking it, would you try to stop them? If monsters released toxic chemicals that caused cancer in the people you love, would you fight back?
These aren't idle questions. It's happening now – except there are no aliens. The culture that's cradled us since birth is a killer.
Join director Franklin Lopez on the Hamilton stop of his North American tour. A critical documentary inspired by the work of Derrick Jensen. $5-15 admission, no one turned away for lack of funds.
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Posted by The.Martello
Free Tickets and Full Details: http://democamphamilton2.eventbrite.com/
DemoCampHamilton1 was a smashing success with 100+ attendees from the Hamilton software community coming out to see cool software demos and enjoy good company. Now DemoCampHamilton2 has been announced - come out and be part of the community!
DemoCamp is an event format that involves a keynote speaker, about 5 software demos which each consist of 5 minutes of actually demoing the software and 5 minutes of Q&A, followed by general socializing with the good company in attendance.
DemoCampHamilton2 will feature a keynote presentation by Mic Berman, acting COO at FreshBooks and Founder at Embarkonit, as well as demos by FluidMedia, Dan Zen, Indellient, Open Hamilton and MealDeck.
Show up early and stay after! DemoCampHamilton2 will be taking place at the same time as the AppsForHealth conference at Mohawk College. From 5:00pm to 10:00pm there will be live music, food and drinks at the outdoor Terrace Garden, a short walk from Room i109 where DemoCampHamilton2 will take place.
http://www.softwarehamilton.com/democamp
Posted by KevinBrowne
Catch classic science fiction projected onto a 16 foot screen from an HD projector on the last Sunday of every month at The Staircase. Pulling from the massive library of Michael Bennett (Hamilton Spectator editor) epic science fiction movies will be carefully chosen for their uniqueness and importance in the realm of science fiction. The screening will be complete with equally epic trailers and fresh popcorn.
Posted by misterque
Join Hamilton's creative community as we launch the 4th season of the HAMILTON24 Festival!
At 5pm, come and mingle and celebrate our 4th season with us! At 8pm, we'll start the kick-off of the Hamilton24 Film event - at 9pm, the filmmakers will begin their 24-hour production period.
All welcome! No cover!
Posted by LauraF
Celebrate Hamilton as a cycling and active community by participating in Bike to Work Day on May 30. Bike to Work Day provides an opportunity to meet others interested in staying fit, building cycling confidence and learning about commuting choices. Join one of many Group Rides happening in Hamilton on the morning of Monday, May 30 for a celebration in Gore Park from 7:45 to 8:30. Prizes are available to all participants, so get involved! Participation is easy helps to shape cycling culture in Hamilton. For Group Ride information and more visit www.smartcommutehamilton.ca. Smart Commute Hamilton is an association lead by the City of Hamilton and community partners.
Posted by JordanFysh
The groundbreaking Code Red series, by investigative reporter Steve Buist, was published in 2010. Code Red used data to map the health of Hamilton down to the neighbourhood level. Code Red started a new conversation in Hamilton. Learn what has and hasn't happened in the year since publication.
Speakers include Dr. Michael Hayes ("From Code Red Kid to University Professor"), Steve Buist, Neil Johnston, Terry Cooke, Dr. Chris Mackie and Mark Chamberlain.
Host: Jim Poling, Managing Editor, The Spectator
RSVP required: call 905-526-3221.
Posted by jdawson@interlynx.net
We are pleased to announce the 4th annual Hamilton Anarchist Bookfair. Please spread the word! The bookfair will be a one day event with anti-capitalist, anarchist and social justice oriented publishers, vendors and organizations from across the region gathering to share literature and ideas. A series of workshops through ...out the day are also planned, details will be available shortly.
We need to talk. We need to talk about our past: the HSR strike of 1906, the steelworkers’ strike of ’46, the fight for the Red Hill Valley, the fact that this city is on stolen Native land. We need to talk about what we are facing today: attacks on workers and the poor, gentrification, the total destruction of our landbase, and the same deception and oppression from those in power we’ve always seen. Finally, let’s talk about our future. Let’s talk about a world without classes, bosses, borders or boredom. Let’s talk about freedom, and how we’re gonna get there.
On June 4th, join us in the historic Worker’s Arts and Heritage Centre for the 4th annual Hamilton Anarchist Bookfair. There will be books and literature, workshops and discussions, free food and childcare. This venue is wheelchair accessible, please feel free to contact us about accessibility concerns: hamiltonbookfair@gmail.com We’ll see you there! Love,
Official Afterparty: Dance! Dance! (& Revolution) 3 www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=212227608798167
hamiltonanarchistbookfair.wordpress.com
Posted by The.Martello
Improv Counterpoint is a truly Hamilton creative adventure. The comedy show format was created at The Staircase Theatre nearly a decade ago. All the improvisers are local talent trained through the Staircase Improv Training program. The Staircase itself is made from bricks made in Hamilton.
Posted by misterque
Following in the footsteps of SlutWalk Toronto, a group of concerned community members and organizations have joined together to organize SLUTWALK HAMILTON. Scheduled for Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 2 p.m., the march will begin at City Hall and conclude at Hamilton Police Services’ Central Police Station.
This event will make it known that everyone deserves respect, protection and justice when faced with sexualized assault and harassment -- no matter how we dress or present. SlutWalk Hamilton will give loud, local voice to end slut-shaming and victim-blaming everywhere; from our homes and classrooms to the streets and courthouses, and will celebrate our right to safe, consensual sexualities without justification, qualification or explanation.
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128198067254306 TWITTER: @SlutWalkHAM
http://www.slutwalkhamilton.com
Posted by LindsayH
On behalf of the Staff and Governing Council of Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI), invites you HCCI's Annual Report to the Community Breakfast Meeting to be held on Monday, June 6, 2011, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at Michelangelo’s Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa Street. This important community forum provides us with a unique opportunity to share our accomplishments and achievements with our broad community stakeholders and to articulate our plans for the upcoming year. Mr. Paul Berton, editor-in-chief of the Hamilton Spectator present will be the keynote speaker at this year’s event. Prior to joining our local newspaper team, Mr. Berton also served as editor-in-chief of The Free Press in London, Ontario, where he was actively involved with several community initiatives and served on a number of boards and committees. His remarks will focus on the role of The Hamilton Spectator in creating a city wide culture of inclusion and on the newspaper’s new diversity initiative. For tickets please contact our office at (905) 297-4694 or at admin@hcci.ca Tickets are 20.00 with sliding scale
Posted by HCCI
Celebrate the return of the Junior Boys and the release of their new album 'It's All True', June 8th at the scenic and spacious Leander Boat Club. JUNIOR BOYS http://juniorboys.net/ with special guests: MIRACLE FORTRESS http://www.miraclefortress.com/ HUREN http://www.myspace.com/fostx & guest selector JON SIKICH
Leander Boat Club 50 Leander Drive, Hamilton. Turn left at the end of James St. North. ~Advance Tickets~ $15, available Monday, May 16th at: Dr. Disc: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Disc-Hamilton/181748016315?sk=info The Brain: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Brain/318287314767 The Ship: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=104184264607
Posted by SpaceInvader
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, (corner of James Street South at Jackson) in downtown Hamilton, Ontario will hold a SUMMER RUMMAGE SALE on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
Lots of bargains available: Clothes - Jewellery - Books - Toys - Household Goods - Treasures - Odds-n-ends...a little something for everyone!
Posted by Gayle
Bryan Prince Bookseller & the Women and Liminal Committee proudly present their third poetry slam in celebration of HammerPride 2011. Participants are invited to write and recite an original poem containing the word silence or censor. Two cash prizes of $100 each will be awarded, one by a judge's panel of poets and one by audience members. The evening will also feature readings by our judges.
This is a free event and is open to everyone. Contestants are asked to register at wlchamilton@gmail.com
Come join us for an evening of poetry and fellowship.
For a full listing of HammerPride events visit http://hammerpride2011.webs.com
Please note that this venue is wheelchair accessible.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
Is the high cost of driving making your commute to work even more miserable? Do you find it difficult to fit exercise into your busy daily schedule? Join vendors and exhibitors in Gore Park to discover ways in which Hamilton commuters are staying healthy, saving money, and having fun! Meet others interested in active transportation and guests from the City of Hamilton, Hamilton's eco-movement, and more. Stay for lunch, win prizes, and learn all about healthy commuting and active transportation in this exciting annual event hosted by Smart Commute Hamilton.
http://www.smartcommutehamilton.ca/en/events/transportation-healthy-living-fair-2011
Posted by JordanFysh
Wickham Investment Counsel promotes the local artist community with quarterly art shows with a wine and cheese reception in our offices. We hope you can come out and support our next show on June 16th featuring the work of Victoria Pearce. In addition, if you are an artist interested in showing your art, please contact Mike Bowman at michael@wickhaminvestments.com
http://www.wickhaminvestments.com
Posted by michael@wickhaminvestments.com
Our annual fund-raising event will surely be a spectacular evening and will include: A delicious dinner prepared by Carmen's;Live and Silent Auctions; Spectacular Panoramic Views; Sun Setting, Stars Shining, and musical entertainment!
Watch the sunset from the five-story Viewing Tower. After the sun sets, the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers joins our evening with telescopes for your viewing pleasure. On a clear night, Venus and Mars will be visible as well as the planet Saturn - rings and all!
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Dinner at 6;30 PM.
For tickets: Stan 905-627-8832, Danya 905-541-2980. $65 in advance; $75 after June 1st.
Posted by Stannowak
Environment Hamiltons GOLE Project (Greening Our Local Economy), in partnership with Blue Green Canada, wants to get Hamiltonians thinking about the potential that retrofitting homes and buildings holds to conserve energy and create good green jobs. A panel discussion, entitled “Retrofitting Our Future: Can Energy Conservation Create Good Green Jobs?” is being held to jump start community dialogue.
What: Panel Discussion: Retrofitting Our Future: Can Energy Conservation Create Good Green Jobs? When: Monday, June 27th 2011, 7 PM Where: Hamilton Room, Central Branch, Hamilton Public Library (55 York Boulevard)
Please join us for this exploration of the potential contributions retrofitting homes, offices and other buildings for energy conservation could make to the creation of green jobs and green economic development in Hamilton. Whether you are pursuing retraining, looking for work, seeking out green investment opportunities or supportive of a greener, more sustainable future, we encourage you to join the dialogue. Setting the stage- Judy Travis - Executive Director, Hamilton Training Advisory Board. Judy will present relevant highlights from HTAB?s recent report „The Future of the Green Economy.
Followed by a panel discussion with guest panellists including: Brian Smith – Chief Conservation Officer – Horizon Utilities Corporation Pete Wobschall – Executive Director – Green Venture Dave Braden – Dave Braden Homes Charles Honey – Coordinator – Green + Renewable Energy Programs, Mohawk College
Following the panels comments, there will be an opportunity for audience members to engage in dialogue around the potential retrofitting holds to create green jobs and help the environment.
~ This is a free event - No registration required ~
http://www.environmenthamilton.org
Posted by sdang
Kitchen is fully equipped, just bring some food to share with neighbours and friends!
Bring your own drinks, and lawn chairs if you would like to sit outside. There will be a bbq available if you would like to bring something to grill, and an oven for keeping things warm.
Come to the park and greet the summer with your community! All are welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155709437832742
Posted by highwater
Art, crafts, accessories, vintage items, jewellery, photography, stationary and baking. All locally made!
The Keep & Collect Market acts as a launching pad for local creators to showcase and sell their products while providing a new a different shopping experience in Hamilton. A place where shoppers can find one of a kind pieces and meet the talented people who've created them.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Keep-Collect-Market/198630330179976
Posted by michaeleladeroute
You can bring whatever software you develop or work with on your laptop, tablet or smartphone to show off to others in the Hamilton software community! We’ll have some tables setup for people to put their laptops on, and everybody will be free to walk around checking out what kind of things other people are working on and getting to know one another. The London Taphouse has a beautiful rooftop patio that is perfect for a drink in the summertime – come out for a fun night!
http://swpubnight.eventbrite.com
Posted by KevinBrowne
Hamilton International Guitar Festival www.hamiltonguitarfest.com featuring the Katonas, Dale Kavanagh, Johannes Moller, lessons, workshops and more. A THREE DAY celebration of the classical guitar. Contact 905 807 4792 or info@guitarhamilton.com for more information.
http://www.hamiltonguitarfest.com
Posted by guitarhamiltonfestival2011
Earth Day Canada’s youth-led education program, EcoMentors, is providing youth aged 15 to 24 the training, support and motivation they need to facilitate environmental workshops in school and community settings.
EcoMentors training sessions are free, fun-filled days of interactive activities that will inspire and equip youth as community leaders. Plus, youth earn volunteer hours, meet other environmentally engaged youth and take home resources to help them facilitate workshops!
Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3Y2H9G6 to register!
Posted by EcoMentors
On Saturdays beginning August 6, 2011 Green Venture will hold a series of free Tire Pressure Clinics at selected Canadian Tire store parking lots in Hamilton. Drivers will learn how to properly check their vehicle’s tire pressure, and receive a free Green Venture EcoDriver kit which includes: Tire Pressure Gauge, Fuel Consumption Calculator, EcoDriver Tips and Brochure, Tire Tread Indicator.
“A vehicle with just one tire under-inflated by 8 psi uses 4% more fuel, and the life expectancy of the tire decreases by 15,000km,” says Paul Barrett from Green Venture, which delivers the EcoDriver program in Hamilton. “While about half of drivers know they should check tire pressures, most don’t know how to do it properly. By investing 5 minutes at a Tire Pressure Clinic, drivers learn how easy it is to check and maintain their vehicle’s tire pressures.”
The Rubber Association of Canada states that “tire under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failure and can lead to accidents” and that “under-inflated tires cause Canadians to waste an estimated 643 million litres of fuel each year”.
Posted by JordanFysh
On behalf of the Ontario members of the Canadian Urban Transit Association, the Toronto Transit Commission and Metrolinx will host Transit: Past, Present, Future, a regional youth summit on sustainable transportation at Ryerson University in Toronto from August 12 to 14, 2011.
We hope to attract a broad selection of youth and young professionals from across Ontario with interests in sustainable transportation, and help lay the groundwork for them to become the next generation of advocates and experts in the field.
Participants will be selected through an application process which requires demonstration of their interest and knowledge of public transit and sustainable transportation, as well as their past involvement in advocacy and other leadership roles.
It is anticipated that 40 to 50 participants will be selected for the Summit.
Please click on the link for more details, or to apply.
http://www.metrolinx.com/en/aboutus/inthecommunity/community_initiatives.aspx
Posted by JasonAAllen
On Saturdays beginning August 6, 2011 Green Venture will hold a series of free Tire Pressure Clinics at selected Canadian Tire store parking lots in Hamilton. Drivers will learn how to properly check their vehicle’s tire pressure, and receive a free Green Venture EcoDriver kit which includes: Tire Pressure Gauge, Fuel Consumption Calculator, EcoDriver Tips and Brochure, Tire Tread Indicator.
“A vehicle with just one tire under-inflated by 8 psi uses 4% more fuel, and the life expectancy of the tire decreases by 15,000km,” says Paul Barrett from Green Venture, which delivers the EcoDriver program in Hamilton. “While about half of drivers know they should check tire pressures, most don’t know how to do it properly. By investing 5 minutes at a Tire Pressure Clinic, drivers learn how easy it is to check and maintain their vehicle’s tire pressures.”
The Rubber Association of Canada states that “tire under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failure and can lead to accidents” and that “under-inflated tires cause Canadians to waste an estimated 643 million litres of fuel each year”.
Posted by JordanFysh
On Saturdays beginning August 6, 2011 Green Venture will hold a series of free Tire Pressure Clinics at selected Canadian Tire store parking lots in Hamilton. Drivers will learn how to properly check their vehicle’s tire pressure, and receive a free Green Venture EcoDriver kit which includes: Tire Pressure Gauge, Fuel Consumption Calculator, EcoDriver Tips and Brochure, Tire Tread Indicator.
“A vehicle with just one tire under-inflated by 8 psi uses 4% more fuel, and the life expectancy of the tire decreases by 15,000km,” says Paul Barrett from Green Venture, which delivers the EcoDriver program in Hamilton. “While about half of drivers know they should check tire pressures, most don’t know how to do it properly. By investing 5 minutes at a Tire Pressure Clinic, drivers learn how easy it is to check and maintain their vehicle’s tire pressures.”
The Rubber Association of Canada states that “tire under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failure and can lead to accidents” and that “under-inflated tires cause Canadians to waste an estimated 643 million litres of fuel each year”.
Posted by JordanFysh
For he that MoDao division, it was heavy rains this small magic, is really mean is too small. But, after the rainstorm, float in the sky of the dust is gone, but I like the father more. Just be burned on it, and now it black, the rain, immediately became the rat. Don't mention how uncomfortable. Despite the very heart of discontent. But he didn't dare to scold ah. Whether or not the he dare to grandpa against. So angry only to go to the steel beast. "Ah. You see he was drenched much mess. If he were gonorrhea of how to do." Mother apparently grandpa's approach is not too satisfied. "That is better than let the dust cover view." Grandpa wry smile way.
"if in time to see the heavy, that is not just a mess.Oh."; Mother to grandpa vomit vomit tongue way. "somebody else wrong about you.It doesn't matter." Grandpa alike tunnel. "as long as don't eat me this old man, let you how do STH over and over again.Ha ha." Together we laughed. We in the above the talking and laughing, parents will in a tough game. He is really didn't expect this armor beast so strong. He had been in the elven forests by visiting time actually seen armor beast. Just when he know somebody else and he is not a class, so far far saw, run. So there has been no more profound impression. And he got from dragon scales, power increased greatly, after a bit crazy, began to don't mind the beast's eye on rails. Today he was for his madness pay the price.
Although he has had the body all spell blessing, but no matter how he cut it, is to have the effect of wood. Spirit all want to direct to the sword in the mouth to steel beast, see it tongue is also so hard. But the thought of the somebody else's throat inside that fire, he immediately dropped the idea. Is the flame of steel beast directly spray as saying that he has a dragon scales protection will not be burned into coke, at most is also a eight mature. A man a beast work about an hour, leng is spirit of shining. My father had a "light" blessing and praise physical almost do not spend, but this armor beast is real make their strength. Zha not tired. "The big MoDao teacher."
Posted by johnyanwei
The Mohawk College Community Choir is holding auditions for new members on Wednesday, September 7th between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. We are hearing singers for all sections but are in special need of Tenors and Basses.
Concerts planned include: a December Christmas program in Dundas including Saint Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio, a premier of three pieces by local composer David Fawcett, and other Christmas favourites; and a late April concert including Fauré’s Requiem and Dvorák's Te Deum.
Rehearsals are held every Wednesday 7:30-10:00 p.m. at Mohawk College (Fennell Campus) in Room F118.
Call Louise (905) 526-7938 for more details. Also see our newly updated website for more choir and concert information: www.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir
Posted by Gayle
Homegrown Hamilton will be having it's grand opening the day of the James Street North Supercrawl on Saturday September 10th.
Free samples of all their menu items will be served throughout the day so at some point along your James Street North tour, stop in to see the changes that have taken place and what else is new, on King William.
"Organic labour friendly freshly roasted jo, gr8 eats & artistic treats. A truly made in #hamont gathering place. 27 King William St - Main fl of the Skydragon"
Keep up to date with the latest Home Grownhamilton news on Twitter.
Click here for information about the Supercrawl itself.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homegrown-Hamilton/107124789391782#!/event.php?eid=168004603276695
Posted by lawrence
The Hamilton Association presents acclaimed author Lawrence Hill who will give an illustrated talk about the inspiration for his award-winning bestseller, The Book of Negroes.
Posted by HAALSA
In the belly is where things digest, where they are broken down so their value can be extracted. This is where things are made to rot. If our society is a beast, it's belly is the prison system. This new work from Insurgent Theatre seeks to manifest imprisonment on stage, overlays it with critical analysis of the system, and follows up with in-depth discussion about abolishing prison in America.
Created in workshop by Weslie Cole...man, Kate Pleuss, and Ben Turk, with assistance from Harmony Bench and Rebecca Riley.
Touring the US in 2011. Raising funds for RedBird Prison Abolition. Supporting prisoners in Ohio.
This show contains nudity, violence and other sad realities of the US prison system.
Contact info: Ben Turk at 614 704 4669 insurgent.ben@gmail.com Digital photos, interview and photo opportunities are available upon request.
$10-$20 Suggested Donation (Pay What You Think It's Worth, No-one turned away) Doors at 7.
www.insurgenttheatre.org/adseg.html www.redbirdprisonabolition.org/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184744791593021
Posted by The.Martello
With its high-end technical exposure to the exiting appliances, clearly offerings from Samsung are marching on the trade. After the utility purpose gadgets and appliances, the need of the hour was to concentrate on computer, and this consideration resulted the new age laptops for your purpose. Featured with the latest offerings from the software and hardware giants, clearly Samsung laptops are a winning combination for you. Just a drive onto www.rightgadgets.in/it.asp?C=Samsung&it=Samsung-Laptops&ct=3 brings them before you. Yet again, it’s an offer from RightGadgets.in you cant a give a miss.
http://www.rightgadgets.in/it.asp?C=Samsung&it=Samsung-Laptops&ct=3
Posted by samsunglaptops
United Nations University hosts a monthly public lecture series called Another Drop. September's lecture will feature Dr. Edward McBean, Canada Research Chair in Water Supply Security, University of Guelph. Dr. McBean will speak about Arsenic Exposure of the Rural Poor in Bangladesh. The event is free and all are welcome! Please RSVP to kpizzac@inweh.unu.edu
Tuesday September 13th 7:00pm Conference Room D, McMaster Innovation Park 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton Free parking and refreshments For more information visit: http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
Posted by kpizzac@inweh.unu.edu
Make your voice count!
Join RNAO for a Pre-Election Dialogue on Health and Social Issues with Ontario Political Party Representatives on Wednesday, September 14th from 7pm to 9pm.
This event will occur at the Hamilton Spectator Auditorium at 44 Frid Street in Hamilton.
Limited seats available. To RSVP: http://creatingvibrantcommunities.ca/get-involved/hamilton or call 1-800-268-7199 ext. 214.
http://www.creatingvibrantcommunities.ca
Posted by RNAO_Hamilton
Steel city's most realest radical hip-hop dance party is back for round 4. Starring...
SHING SHING REGIME shingshing.tumblr.com
PROGRESS (Freedom Writers) freedomwritersmusic.com
INFINITY FACTORY peoplewhomakethings.ca/p/infinityfactory.html
DROP D
doors @ 9 all ages/licensed $5-10
to stay in the loop about events like this, check out: •the DD+R fanpage: www.facebook.com/pages/Dance-Dance-and-Revolution/162164490526379 •The Martello: www.facebook.com/themartellohamilton
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239288319448934
Posted by The.Martello
This seminar is part of the seminar series ' Managing Coasts in a Changing World' organized by the Coastal Ecosystems programme of UNU-INWEH.
Speaker: Dr. Rachel Dodds, a dynamic, self starter with over 20 years international experience across a wide spectrum of the tourism industry. Rachel has worked with hotels, large and small tour operators, ecotourism planners, sustainable tourism management and marketing projects, international development banks, landscape and park planning firms, governments, NGO's, marketing organizations and hospitality and tourism attractions.
Rachel is currently the Director of Sustaining Tourism - a boutique consulting firm. She is also an Associate Professor at Ryerson University in Canada where she joined the Ted Rogers School of Tourism & Hospitality Management in 2006.
Introduction: A significant number of island destinations are dependent on tourism for their livelihood. Of the 31 countries in the world with more than 20% of their GDP generated by tourism, 27 are islands states, therefore it is imperative to manage these destinations for long-term viability and sustainability. This type of tourism is predominantly nature based, yet the impacts of such tourism on the natural environment and resources are intensive and often result in a significant environmental footprint. Numerous studies have found the need for more sustainable forms of tourism. This talk reviews the concept of sustainable coastal tourism and discusses issues on the island of Koh Phi Phi, Thailand after the Tsunami of 2004, and examines whether there is a willingness to pay or a more sustainable tourism destination.
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/Coastal/Coastalseminarseries.htm
Posted by Lucie
Saturday night is the gateway into the Autumn Equinox, a night that opens the door to the Halloween season – when the veil between our world and the next is at its thinnest!
To celebrate, The Hermitage Ruins Ghost Walk on Saturday September 24th will focus on finding the ghosts.
It all starts with a small presentation by Haunted Hamilton founder Daniel Cumerlato on What is a ghost?
Then, while at the ruins, you’ll have an opportunity for investigation time - Time to wander the ruins on your own.
Reserve your spaces now at www.ghostwalks.com (click on Hermitage Ruins and fill out the Form).
Posted by hhghostwalks
OTTAWA STREET'S GIANT STREET SALE Join us for our annual Giant Sidewalk Sale SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Rain or Shine, we will be opening our doors and windows and setting up shop outside up and down the length of Ottawa Street.
Bring your friends and come and take advantage of our terrific prices, and great specials during this special event.
Parking is free!
Don't forget to visit our Farmers' Market too!
Follow all the action on Facebook and Twitter!
http://www.shopottawastreet.com/ottawastreet_news.html
Posted by George
DemoCamp is an event format that involves a keynote speaker, about 5 software demos which each consist of about 5 minutes of actually demoing the software and 5 minutes of Q&A, followed by socializing with the great community in attendance.
David Crow will be our keynote speaker. David is organizer of DemoCamp Toronto, Founders & Funders, StartupEmpire and other events, and author, noisemaker, attention grabber at StartupNorth.
For information and tickets:
http://www.softwarehamilton.com/democamp/
http://www.softwarehamilton.com/democamp
Posted by KevinBrowne
Learn about Renewable Energy and its connection to Community Power. Explore the co-op model to invest in renewable energy as a group.
Posted by environmenthamilton
Join us for our second community potluck in Churchill Park. After the roaring success of our first event, how could we not do it again?
Come out to the park, celebrate the harvest, and toast the fall season with friends, family, and community.
The kitchen is fully equipped, just bring some food to share, drinks, and lawn chairs if you would like to sit outside.
After the potluck, take in the Movie Night at George R. Allan School next door. They'll be screening a recently released family film. Gates open at 7 pm and the movie starts at 8. There will be a concession and admittance is PWYC.
Everyone welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124835824284643
Posted by highwater
Free community talk from the Hamilton Association. Everyone welcome. A slide presentation & dramatized reading of letters from the Whitehern collection, narrated by local author and historian Dr. Mary Anderson. The forgotten story of the woman and relationship that made the Thomas McQuesten legacy possible in southern Ontario landscape and politics.
Posted by HAALSA
Join the caravan!
Hamilton meeting spot: 12:30pm, Workers Arts and Heritage Centre, 51 Stuart Street, Hamilton
Welcome the Pilgrimage to Freedom caravan as migrant workers and allies arrive in Toronto.
Meet at 3:00pm Ontario Ministry of Labour 400 University Ave., Toronto (just south of Dundas St. W and St. Patrick subway station)
March to the Simcoe Park Workers' Monument (Front St. and Simcoe St., beside the CBC building) for closing celebration featuring Rosina Kazi from LAL, Amai Kuda and other performers from 3:30 - 5pm
** If you cannot join the march from the Ministry of Labour, consider waiting at the park and be part of the reception for the caravan!
Last year, over 150 migrant workers and their allies made history by marching over 50 Km, an equivalent of 12 hours, from Leamington to Windsor, Ontario demanding justice, respect and dignity for the hundreds of thousands employed under the auspices of Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Programs. Over the last year, thousands of people have heard the testimonies and the stories that led to organizing the march. Demands for permanent residency and citizenship status, an end to repatriations and deportations, labour law reform, equal access to social entitlements and an end to the coercive role of recruiters and contractors has inspired many others about the realities faced by migrant workers in Canada.
Migrant workers and members of Justicia for Migrant Workers (J4MW) have continued to organize in rural Ontario and are once again demanding that the chains of indentureship in Canada be broken! This year the pilgrimage continues as a form of a caravan across rural Ontario. Migrant workers and their allies will be recreating the stops of the underground railroad to pay tribute to the important struggles of resistance that we base our struggle upon. On September 4th, 2011 we visited St. Catharines, Virgil, NOTL, and Niagara Falls during the first stage of the Pilgrimage to Freedom and on September 25, 2011, workers and allies traveled from Windsor to Dresden, Chatham and Leamington.
J4MW is requesting the support of community, religious, labour and allied organizations to join us for the last action.
*RIDES: Being a grassroots organization, we have very limited funding and it will go to paying for the buses of the tour and transporting farmworkers, so we cannot offer a bus leaving Toronto. We will do our best to coordinate rides so people can attend from out of town. Please let us know if you can offer a ride to someone from Toronto to Simcoe, Brantford or Hamilton.
Coverage of our Sept 4 action: http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1049164--annual-labour-day-march-to-honour-jack-layton-and-defend-public-services#article
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3285720#.TmVIHqGqmSw.facebook
http://www.niagaraadvance.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3288847#.TmfVDhVhrS8.facebook
http://www.brockpress.com/news/external-news/migrant-workers-rally-in-st-catharines-1.2587699
http://sharenews.com/opinion/2011/09/15/migrant-workers-denied-rights-others-take-granted
CONTACT INFO pilgrimage2freedom@gmail.com
Background Information
More than 20, 000 migrant farm workers from Thailand, Mexico, Guatemala, the Philippines, and the Caribbean arrive in Canada to work in our fields, orchards and greenhouses every year. Many workers pay thousands of dollars in fees to recruiters to be able to work in Canada, sometimes for jobs that do not even exist. Once they arrive, many workers face dangerous working conditions, sub-standard housing and employment standards and human rights violations. As farm workers and migrants, they have little recourse to assert their human and labour rights and are constantly faced with the threat of deportation if they voice their concerns.
Justicia for Migrant Workers is an award winning volunteer-run collective that strives to promote the rights of migrant farm workers by creating spaces for workers to lead their own movement and articulate their own voices in a country that makes renders them invisible.
Call out for last year's march: http://www.justicia4migrantworkers.org/ontario/pilgrimage/march.html
Message of solidarity from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers: http://j4mw.tumblr.com/post/1273578615/message-of-solidarity-from-the-coalition-of-immokalee
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsC1Bt-eSJg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB5fb3cyQyw
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gerardophotos/sets/72157625316969595/with/5197247770/ Labour Start’s International Photo of the Year, Pilgrimage Photo Won!: http://www.labourstart.org/lpoty/
Tumblr Multimedia snapshots: http://j4mw.tumblr.com/archive/2010/10
Print: http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/872459--no-thanksgiving-for-migrant-workers http://www.windsorstar.com/entertainment/Migrant+workers+march+rights/3654881/story.html
http://www.justicia4migrantworkers.org/
Posted by Redmama
United Nations University and the McMaster Institute of Environment and Health present the 2011 WaterShed lecture. Executive Director of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change WGII Technical Support Unit, Dr. Kristie Ebi, will be speaking about safe water and health in a changing climate.
The event is free and all are welcome! Parking is free and refreshments will be served.
For more information visit: http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
RSVP to kpizzac@inweh.unu.edu
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
Posted by kpizzac@inweh.unu.edu
Organized by grassroots group Voices of the Broken, all ticket proceeds of the concert will be donated to Ratanak International to support their efforts in rescuing the young victims of sex trafficking in Cambodia. The concert will also feature guest speakers from Ratanak International and Hope for the Sold.
Admission: $15 at the door or in advance via http://www.voicesofthebroken.org or Corktown Pub.
Doors open at 7PM and concert starts at 9PM.
ABOUT VOICES OF THE BROKEN Voices of the Broken is an online campaign founded in January 2011 by Patrick Tea, a Toronto-based professional, musician and photographer. The son of a Cambodian-born immigrant to Canada, Tea was moved to action by “Road to Traffik,” a documentary produced for The Somaly Mam Foundation.
http://www.voicesofthebroken.org
Posted by PatTea
Help Hamilton join Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and others in welcoming the Occupy Wall Street movement to Canada. This Saturday will be a global day of action with demonstrations happening in over 25 countries in Europe, Australia, the Americas and elsewhere.
Saturday. Gore Park. Noon.
Posted by Undustrial
-TO REGISTER FOR THE HAMILTON BUS CONTACT hamiltonfoodstockbus@ecologyfund.net-
Join Chef Michael Stadtlander and 80 of the best chefs from across Canada for an outdoor, pay-what-you can, public food event in support of the movement to Stop The Mega Quarry.
All funds raised will go to fighting the mega quarry application that has been put forward by the Highland Companies to create a limestone quarry over 2,300 acres in size on prime, fertile agricultural land and digging into pristine aquifers.
Each chef will prepare one item, celebrating the local bounty and encouraging Ontarians to stand up and have their voice heard by the government.
Everyone is welcome. Please dress accordingly (wear BOOTS)--this is an outdoor event in a field. We also encourage you to bring your own plates and cutlery to cut down on waste and clean up. Organize a car pool-share a ride.
Please share widely our goal is to have thousands of people attend.
Register yourself and your guests now: http://canadianchefscongressfoodstock.eventbrite.com/
The free bus from Hamilton will be leaving at 10am and returning no later than 7pm. Bus sponsored by OPIRG McMaster and CUPE 3906
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224923047539233
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228531153867992
Posted by The.Martello
80 of Canada's best chefs cook up a storm to help Stop The MegaQuarry.
On Sunday, October 16th 80 chefs from Nunavut to Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia will descend on a small Ontario farming community south of Collingwood, ON to help put a stop to a proposed mega quarry project that would obliterate thousands of acres of high yield,Class 1 farmland.
The prospect of turning so much prime cropland close tothe GTA into stone has got food safety, sustainability and sovereigntyadvocates on the rocks.
The event, known as FOODSTOCK, promises to live up to its '60s era inspiration, with an anticipated crowd of 20,000 people in attendance. Celebrated chef Michael Stadtländer-whose nearby Eigensinn Farm andHaisai Restaurant have become internationally celebrated gourmet destinations-is heading up the event together with the Canadian Chef'sCongress.
FOODSTOCK is a pay-what-you-can event featuring gourmet dishes dprepared by 80 of Canada's top chefs, including Jamie Kennedy and Canoe Restaurant's Andrew Walsh. There will also be music by the likes of Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy, Sarah Harmer and a host of others, as well as scientist headliners speaking in opposition to the proposed mega quarry.
The mega quarry proposal in question was put forward this spring by TheHighland Companies, a Canadian corporation created by Boston-basedhedge fund the Baupost Group.
The proposed quarry would:
· Be Canada's largest open pit quarry at 2,316 acres
· Require extraction of 600 million litres of water per day FOREVER,affecting the watersheds of southern Ontario rivers
· Obliterate thousands of acres of high yield, Class 1 farmland madeup of Honeywood Silt Loam-a specialty soil now producing many kinds of vegetables in addition to approximately 50% of the GTA market for potatoes.
See nomegaquarry.ca or NDACT.com for more details.
For complete details or to learn more about Michael Stadtländer, please visit canadianchefscongress.com.
Admission: Pay what you can to support the cost of fighting the Quarry! PLEASE PURCHASE ONE TICKET PER PERSON, THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT, THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
Download a copy of the poster/directions by clicking here (OR COPY INTO YOUR BROWSER): http://tinyurl.com/18r
http://canadianchefscongress.com/2011/07/07/foodstock-in-melancthon-township-october-16-2011/
Posted by Redmama
Renewable Energy CO-OPs:Building Community Power CO-OPeratively
If you believe that the whole community should benefit from renewable energy projects, not just those with a direct financial stake, then this project will interest you.
Hamilton Halton Energy Awareness Team (HHEAT) is a collaboration between Environment Hamilton and Halton Environmental Network.
The HHEAT project raises awareness in six selected community hubs across Hamilton and Halton Region about the benefits, importance and applications of renewable energy. HHEAT aims to guide and assist with the formation of neighbourhood networks to explore the potential for community renewable energy co-operatives.
Posted by environmenthamilton
Rain or shine!
Join us as we continue the revitalization of this wonderful community asset! If you've been discouraged by the building's appearance and the recent vandalism, now's your chance to help turn things around.
If the weather is nice, we'll be doing some exterior painting and prep work and reclaiming the flower beds. If it's not so nice, there's interior painting, cleaning, and we could use some handy people with step ladders and cordless drills to help us take down some of the old blinds.
The city is providing the paint and some equipment, but if you have gloves, scrapers, brushes, rollers, roller pans, and garden tools you could bring, that would be great.
Come after hockey! We'll be there.
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=289774157700770
Posted by highwater
Environment Hamilton and Dave Braden invite you to learn more about:
An environmentally-friendly home that
can be heated with a hair dryer
comes with its own electricity supply
avoids the use of toxic materials
Dave Braden is a former city councillor and
a member of the Board of Directors of Environment Hamilton who has been building energy efficient homes for many years, including homes specifically designed for people with extreme chemical sensitivities.
He has constructed his own family home near Valens Conservation Area. He will explain the techniques that he has used to make this the most environmentally friendly home in Hamilton, and perhaps in the province or the country.
Dave will be happy to answer your questions, including on how you can reduce the energy costs in your own home.
Sunday, October 30th at 2 pm
(in Flamborough near Valens Conservation Area)
the event is free but Environment Hamilton gratefully accepts donations
-suggested donations $10
Posted by environmenthamilton
FrankenProv
Howling good fun at Halloween improv comedy show.
The Staircase Theatre presents FrankenProv, an improv comedy show based on Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein, on Sunday October 30th at 7:30pm. Appropriate for all ages, the audience is required to participate in the action as they help decide the fate of the show's key characters – an obsessed scientist, a village girl, and a manufactured monster. The improvised play will keep you on the edge of your funny bone by creating a monstrosity of comedic proportions. Staircase Improv is The Staircase Theatre's professional improv troupe. For more than a decade they have presented an annual Halloween comedy show. FrankenProv is returning to the stage again, but the show is guaranteed to be hilariously different every time!
As a bonus you can catch a screening of the classic Bride of Frankenstein at 5pm the same day. Admission to Bride of Frankenstein is free with your admission FrankenProv.
Posted by misterque
With the global focus on maternal health and its slow progress towards improvement in many parts of the world, the issue of water and its availability (especially in light of climate change) is one that cannot be overlooked when examining the determinants of maternal health. Dr. Chamberlain and Dr. Nakabembe of Save the Mothers discuss some of the many ways that water directly and indirectly impacts maternal/infant health. Admission and parking are free and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to contact@inweh.unu.edu. All are welcome.
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
Posted by kpizzac@inweh.unu.edu
Renewable Energy CO-OPs:Building Community Power CO-OPeratively
If you believe that the whole community should benefit from renewable energy projects, not just those with a direct financial stake, then this project will interest you.
Hamilton Halton Energy Awareness Team (HHEAT) is a collaboration between Environment Hamilton and Halton Environmental Network.
The HHEAT project raises awareness in six selected community hubs across Hamilton and Halton Region about the benefits, importance and applications of renewable energy. HHEAT aims to guide and assist with the formation of neighbourhood networks to explore the potential for community renewable energy co-operatives.
Posted by environmenthamilton
Interested in initiating green change in your community? Want to network with a national environmental youth force?
Earth Day Canada’s EcoMentors program and the Sierra Youth Coalition are teaming up to bring together youth 15 to 24 years old who care about our planet for an awesome, FREE, one-day conference in Ottawa that will stoke your green smarts and inspire you to make a difference!
• Get EcoMentor certified! Earn volunteer hours! Win prizes! • Network with hundreds of like-minded youth and green organizations • Take home FREE resources to help you create change in your community • Participate in interactive workshops and training activities led by “eco-pros” • Attend high-energy keynote presentations and performances
Pre-registration is now open!GO TO http://bit.ly/oh6bto TO PRE-REGISTER NOW
Posted by EcoMentors
The Hamilton Historical Board has declared 2011 the Year of McQuesten. In recognition of this declaration and in light of the fact that the McQuesten family were devout Presbyterians, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Book Club, and MacNab Street Presbyterian Church are pleased to present MARY J. ANDERSON, PhD, author of the book TRAGEDY & TRIUMPH, Ruby and Thomas B. McQuesten which was launched on April 9, 2011. Dr. Anderson will speak at the St. Paul’s Book Club on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, corner of James Street South at Jackson Street in downtown Hamilton. This will be a no-charge, open event to which the public is cordially invited. It will be of particular interest to the arts, history, heritage and church communities. A reception will follow at which time everyone will have the opportunity to meet and speak with Dr. Anderson. Her books on the McQuesten family will be available for sale by Bryan Prince Booksellers.
Please RSVP by contacting the church office at 905-522-2792 or by e-mail at stpaulspresby@on.aibn.com
For further information, contact: 905-522-2792 (St. Paul’s church office)
Posted by Gayle
Join us for a hands-on experiential workshop where we walk you through a prospect for a project that will give you the basic tools required to get a community solar power project started in your own community. No previous experience required other than a desire to be part of Ontario's renewable future. Experts will guide you through an interactive discussion.
http://ontario-sea.org/Page.asp?PageID=924&ContentID=3359
Partner: Environment Hamilton
Posted by environmenthamilton
When: Thursday November 10th 2011 @ 6pm
Where: The Winking Judge @ 25 Augusta Street – Hamilton, Ontario
Register: http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton’s startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology… or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://www.softwarehamilton.com/startupdrinks
Posted by KevinBrowne
All residents of Ward 2 neighbourhoods as well as Hamilton citizens-at-large are invited to work towards 'increasing the relationship of engagement between themselves and their Council' by taking part in Town Halls Hamilton's inaugural event.
Hosted by the Cossart Exchange's Stephanie Seagram and streamed live online by The Spec, the evening will be an opportunity to mingle, to ask questions, get answers, to get to know Councillor Farr...to engage.
http://townhallshamilton.blogspot.com/
Posted by mystoneycreek
A gift is the meticulous representation of the core inner human feelings and emotions. Although materials constitute the gift item, but the sentimental touch that is inscribed in every inch of the item certainly takes the value of the gift on a high. GiftBasketsJapan.jp has struck the emotional chord in all its gift collection ranges, and a click onto www.giftbasketsjapan.jp/Gifts_japan.asp will bring all the information of these stunning offerings.
http://www.giftbasketsjapan.jp/Gifts_japan.asp
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Free public illustrated lecture. Dr. Helen Vreugdenhil, from Redeemer College's history department, describes the amazing clay army found in Mao's China in 1974. Excited archeologists wanted to learn more about this legacy of China's mythic first emperor. Chairman Mao had other ideas about the purpose of history. Q & A to follow. Everyone welcome.
Posted by HAALSA
Gifts construct the bonding between two hearts, because a gift symbolizes the mutual sharing of the feelings in a sweet and emotion filled manner. Gifts have to be in perfect co-ordination with the appeal of the occasion and event celebrated, however, some gifts are there as there as well, like the floral works or the Gourmet hampers comprising alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, which are suitable for all the occasion sand events. Collections at HampersNationWide.com cover this widespread span of gift genres, and right from the skillfully crafted floral arrangements to the wine box hampers, really HampersNationWide.com has left its quality impression in each of the gift offerings from its closet. HampersNationWide.com has surely shown its elegance in designing the right gifts for all the personally celebrated ones like Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Congratulations, New Born, House Warming as well as the seasonal ones right from the New Year to Christmas. The respective links at www.hampersnationwide.com/France/SendGiftstoFrance.asp has ample collections in the beverage items and its accessories, and items like the Moet Chandon Champagne packs, Goose Foie Gras wine hampers with the Japanese crackers, wine hampers with the seasonal fruit buckets, wine baskets as the perfect Corporate gift as well as the wine accessories like corkscrew and bottle straps and several other gift items has certainly earned enough cheers from the wine lovers in Italy as well as all across the globe. Gifts like crunchy chocolates, juicy and luscious fruits, majestic whiskeys, wines of various categories, or royal champagnes, yummy cakes, apparel gifts, chesses, alcoholic and non-alcoholic Gourmet hampers, snacks, and plenty of several other tasty gift collections at www.hampersnationwide.com/France/SendGiftstoFrance.asp join hands with flower collectibles to sizzle the celebration. Simply drive onto HampersNationWide.com to pick up your cool crafted designer gifts to rock your events like Valentines Day, Fathers Day, White Day, Women’s Day, Birthday, House Warming, Christmas, New Year, Wedding, Anniversary, New Born in France. Delivery network that HampersNationWide.com has in operation always delivers your ordered gift to all locations in France just the day you want it to, even you can avail the same day delivery facility at us as well against nominal charges.
http://www.hampersnationwide.com/France/Send_Gifts_to_France.asp
Posted by celebration
Free Lecture and Discussion Hume in Hamilton: Planning the GTA - The Next 25 Years Featuring: Christopher Hume – Urban Affairs Columnist at the Toronto Star
Thursday November 17, 2011 7 to 9pm
Hamilton Football Hall of Fame
58 Jackson Street West (beside City Hall)
Sponsored by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute for World Town Planning Day
Mr. Hume will share his insights about trends in planning & development, urban design, transit, and politics in the GTA.
Everyone Welcome - Please note that there is a 90 person capacity in the auditorium
Biography Christopher Hume is the architecture critic and urban issues columnist of the Toronto Star where he frequently comments on planning issues. Since he started writing for the paper in 1981, Hume has been nominated for four National Newspaper Awards (critical writing category) and has received a certificate of appreciation from the Ontario Association of Architects. His book, William James' Toronto Views, won a Toronto Heritage Award in 2000. In 2004, he received a Landscape Ontario award. Hume appears frequently on radio and television as a commentator on city issues. Hume was named Toronto's best newspaper columnist by NOW magazine in 2005 and Eye magazine in 2006.
Posted by Rosalind
Hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of the PKD (polycystic kidney disease)Foundation of Canada...
"The Modern Era of Kidney Transplantation"
by McMaster University's Dr. David Russell, MD, FCRP.
Dr. Russell will review the historical development of transplantation, how it works, what the benefits are in terms of quality of life and longevity, and discuss the roles of both dialysis and transplantation in the management of patients who develop end-stage kidney failure.
He will also discuss the need for life long anti-rejection drug therapy and their complications. Lastly, he will outline some of the ethical issues involved in transplantation, how waiting lists work and how fairness is built into the system.
Dr. David Russell is a Chief of Medicine at St. Joseph's Healthcare, a Director with the Renal Transplant Program, and an Associate Professor in the McMaster University, Nephrology Division, Department of Medicine.
After his presentation, there will be a talk on organ donation by a representative of the Trillium Gift of Life Network.
Everyone is welcome to attend, free of charge!
http://www.endpkd.ca/Hamilton/index.asp
Posted by Shio
In the wake of Argentina’s dramatic collapse in 2001, Latin America’s most prosperous middle class finds itself in a ghost town of abandoned factories and mass unemployment.In suburban Buenos Aires, thirty unemployed auto-parts workers walk into their idle factory, roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines.
But this simple act-the take-has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head.
Director/producer Avi Lewis (CBC’s counterSpin) and writer/producer and renowned author Naomi Klein ( No Logo) take viewers inside the lives of ordinary visionaries, as they reclaim their work, their dignity and their democracy.
Monday, Nov 21st – 6pm Followed by a casual discussion.
Free! Part of Edumacation Mondays. Brought to you by the Hamilton Centre for Teaching Peace.
www.edumacation.ca www.peacecafe.ca
Posted by hctp
Effective policy development is a complex process. This is particularly true in the case of water in which multiple water uses compete for priority. Within this context, evidence-based decision-making is essential to informed and appropriate water-related policy development. Incorporation of the most current research is an integral part of this process. However, researchers often struggle to have their findings considered in policy development. With various actors often involved in the process, who decides what factors should be considered? Furthermore, with political considerations often guiding policy, how can researchers translate their findings into policy? Bridging the gap between science and policy is essential in effective formulation.
The event is free and refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Please RSVP to contact@inweh.unu.edu
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
Posted by kpizzac@inweh.unu.edu
SLEEK 2 is showing at Hamilton HIStory + HERitage - every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm.
The exhibition features another 6 modernist residential residences designed by Canadian architects between 1955 and 1975.
For each of the homes, the exhibition features exteriors, interiors, facts about the home and the architect, floor plans.
A beautiful book of photographs and facts will feature 12 SLEEK homes. It will make a great holiday gift or personal keepsake.
http://www.historyandheritage.ca/
Posted by Martin
Title: Persistent contaminants in marine mammals: trends and patterns in a changing world
Series: Managing Coasts in a Changing World seminar series
Speaker: Dr. Chris Metcalfe
Free public lecture, all welcome!
Marine mammals accumulate high concentrations of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) because of their high fat content and because many species of cetaceans and pinnipeds occupy the very top of the marine food chain. In some areas of the world, such as in northern Canada, POPs that accumulate in marine mammals can impact human health as a result of the consumption of “country foods” by Indigenous peoples. Monitoring of marine mammals provides a window into global trends in POPs concentrations that are occurring as a result of changes in climate, the use patterns of industrial and agri-chemicals, and reduced biodiversity in the oceans. In this presentation, Dr. Metcalfe will review his research experience with contaminants in marine mammals from various locations around the world, as well as data that have been generated by other researchers working in this field. This presentation will be of interest to those who want to know more about toxic chemicals in the environment, as well as contaminant trends and the potential impacts of POPs in marine mammals.
Link http://www.inweh.unu.edu/Coastal/Coastalseminarseries.htm
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/Coastal/Coastalseminarseries.htm
Posted by Lucie
A free community event! Once a year we open our funeral home to anyone in the community who may benefit by joining us for a time of reflection and celebration as we enter into the Christmas season (often the first time after people in attendance have lost someone significant). We are thrilled to showcase the live talents of International Tenor Mitch Seekins and the evening will conclude with refreshments in our lounge. Pre-registration is necessary by calling 905-549-2417 and letting us know how many people will be coming. Also, we use this as our opportunity to ask for help with our Christmas Assistance Train which is set up... Each year we collect as many new toys, household items and non-perishable food items as we can and donate everything to the Wesely Urban Ministries' "No Charge Christmas Store" so our neighbours in need can have the dignity of selecting the gifts they want to share at no cost to them.
Posted by RollinsHam
Co-creating a peaceful community: Advancing a Culture of Peace in Hamilton and area.
Join a group of like-minded individuals, who are passionate, forward thinking and solution oriented change makers, for a day of inspired conversations, networking and fun!
This is a call to action to all those who have worked in the peace movement, to those who attended the October 24th Celebration of Peace and to those who have not yet joined the peace movement and who call themselves by other names – Servant Leaders, Cultural Creatives, Wayshowers, Intuitives, Healers, Lightworkers, Mother Earth Stewards, Consciously Aware Educators and Social Entrepreneurs.
Location: 267 King Street East (Volunteer Hamilton)
Lunch & Your Conversations 9:00 – 4:00 (Doors open at 8:30) Casual Dress
Facilitated by Robert Stewart, founder of the Canadian Centre for Teaching Peace and the Peace Cafe movement, and Peace Education coordinator Anne-Marie Collette
Coffee, tea and snacks provided in the morning. Lunch is also provided.
Fee: $50.00 – $25.00 for students, seniors, unwaged (advance registration required)
Contact: sunil@peacecafe.ca or 905-481-0809 or grappolt@golden.net or 905-546-7772
Or register online: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dEsxMGN0NmpxdUpDM3RCRHpLYlhHV0E6MQ#gid=0
(A joint event presented by Hamilton Centre for Teaching Peace and Culture of Peace Hamilton.)
http://edumacation.ca/2011/together-peace-by-peace-saturday-november-26th-9am-4pm/
Posted by hctp
The Chapter Before Christmas: A gritLIT Fundraiser
Join us for a pre-holiday used book and re-gift sale!
Great deals on books and gifts plus gift wrap service, holiday treats, rafflesand colouring and stories for the kids.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Sunday, November 27, 2011 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Workers’ Arts and Heritage Centre 51 Stuart Street, Hamilton
Posted by nallen
Zach Douglas will give a short presentation of the history of Innovation Factory then show the group around the Atrium@MIP Building and possibly CANMET-MTL. There will be a focus on the renewable energies being employed as well as what makes the building a model of sustainability.
Everybody welcome.
Posted by environmenthamilton
Full Signal talks to scientists around the world who are researching the health effects related to cellular technology; to veteran journalists who have called attention to the issue for decades; to activists who are fighting to regulate the placement of antennas; and to lawyers and law makers who represent the people wanting those antennas regulated.
Filmed in Ten countries and Six US states, Full Signal examines the contradiction between health and finance, one of the many ironies of the fight to regulate antenna placement.”
Followed by a casual discussion
Monday, November 28th @6pm
Free!
Posted by hctp
Please join us for the launch of "Collier's Popular Press" by Hamilton cartoonist, David Collier.
David Collier is perhaps the premier living embodiment of this tradition of observational cartooning. He’s very conscious of this older tradition and has in particular been shaped by the work of J.R. Williams. Like Williams, Collier draws a roughhewn, gnarly line that wins us with its homespun honesty. Some of the drawings in this book, particular the landscape illustrations Collier did for the Globe and Mail, are simply marvelous as stand-alone works of art. What distinguishes these drawings is the quality of Collier’s eye, his ability to notice details which are expertly recreated by his textured cross-hatching.
This book collects Canadian cartoonist David Collier’s work published over the last 30 years in various publications such as: The National Post, The Nerve, The Globe and Mail, The Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Geist magazine, The Comics Journal, and many more. With new introductions by the artist himself and plenty of added ephemera, this is the volume that Collier fans have been waiting for.
Free Admission. Everyone Welcome.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
Celebrate the joy and excitement of Christmas with the Mohawk College Community Choir and their 4th annual "Christmas at St. Paul’s", taking place on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in Dundas’ historic St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park Street West. The choir will perform Saint-Saëns’ "Christmas Oratorio"; a premiere of Hamilton composer David Fawcett's "Three Marian Carols"; and other seasonal favourites including a rousing rendition of Handel's famous Hallelujah Chorus! Join us for Christmas cheer in the church parlour following the concert. Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 students/seniors and may be reserved by calling (905) 526-7938. This choral concert is quickly becoming a beloved Christmas tradition in Dundas -so get your tickets early!
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir/
Posted by Gayle
Free public talk. The Hamilton Association Community Lecture Series. Dr. Michael Waddington, Associate Director of the McMaster Centre for Climate Change, talks about his research on the increasing vulnerability of northern peat bogs and forests related to changing weather patterns and repercussions for the ecosystem.
Posted by HAALSA
http://www.softwarehamilton.com/democamp
DemoCampHamilton4 Details
When: Monday December 5th, 2011 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Where: Mohawk College - The Arnie Student Pub
What: DemoCamp is an event format that involves a keynote speaker, about 5 software demos which each consist of 5 minutes of actually demoing the software and 5 minutes of Q&A, followed by general socializing with the good company in attendance.
Keynote Speaker
Inventor Dan Zen - DanZen.com
Creativity and New Forms of Mobile Games - Everyone Welcome!
In this keynote, Canadian New Media Award winner, Dan Zen, will share his secret creativity techniques using new types of iPhone, Android and Blackberry mobile games as examples. Dan Zen will start by connecting everyone in attendance in a physical manner and use this as a starting point for completely new ideas in communication! Do not miss this animated speaker as he addresses his home town audience.
http://www.softwarehamilton.com/democamp
Posted by KevinBrowne
All are welcome to a free screening of “Capitalism is he Crisis”, a new Canadian documentary that is especially relevant considering the rise of the Occupy movement globally.
The 2008 “financial crisis” in the United States was a systemic fraud in which the wealthy finance capitalists stole trillions of public dollars. No one was jailed for this crime, the largest theft of public money in history. Instead, the rich forced working people across the globe to pay for their “crisis” through punitive “austerity” programs that gutted public services and repealed workers’ rights.
This documentary explains the nature of capitalist crisis, visits the protests against austerity measures, and recommends revolutionary paths for the future.
Special attention is devoted to the crisis in Greece, the 2010 G20 Summit protest in Toronto, Canada, and the remarkable surge of solidarity in Madison, Wisconsin.
A discussion follows the film
Monday, December 5th @ 6:30pm Homegrown Hamilton/Sky Dragon Centre 27 King William St, Hamilton
Presented by
Common Cause www.linchpin.ca
&
Edumacation Mondays www.edumacation.ca
Posted by hctp
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
Strathcona,
Can you believe it is that time already?!! Before the craziness of the holidays descends on us full force we cordially invite you out to the Strathcona Community Council's 3rd Annual Holiday Party this Sunday at Rolly Rockets from 1-4 pm.
There will be good music, holiday sweets and hot apple cider, activities for the kids, raffle prizes, and a 50:50 draw. Come out, enjoy some festive cheer with your friends and neighbours and celebrate what an amazing year 2011 has been!
We'd love to see you there!!
Cheers,
Dawn Graham. SCC President.
Posted by Roland
On December 11th we are hosting a fundraiser event for Autism Dog Services (www.autismdogservices.ca) with the Hamilton Bulldogs.
Tickets are just $17 (normal face is $26) and proceeds go directly to ADS. We will also have a 50/50 draw at the game with proceeds to ADS. For tickets please e-mail Craig Burley at craig.burley@gmail.com or call 905-523-4812.
Service dogs in training will be attending the game! Come meet these superstar dogs and help support a great cause.
The event is to raise funds for ADS to help them place an autism service dog with our son, Jay, who has Asperger's Syndrome. We believe the dog will help keep Jay safe, assist him in school and in the community, and help him develop better social skills.
We hope to see you there!
Craig Burley
http://www.autismdogservices.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/HamiltonBulldogs.pdf
Posted by Tybalt
Bring your ideas and energy to take action on sustainable transportation issues in Hamilton.
Posted by rrrandy
Staircase Improv Presents Santa Survivor Comedy Show Santa Survivor is an improv comedy parody of the infamous Survivor reality TV series where Santa’s elves out wit, out play, and out laugh each other -- North Pole style. Santa only has space on his sleigh for one elf, and each year this spot goes to the funniest elf at the North Pole. The rest of the elves are sent back to Santa’s Sweatshop Come on out to Santa Survivor and using tribes, challenges and immunity, you can help Santa pick the funniest elf. This show has been a Staircase seasonal comedy staple and is now in its 8th year. Hosted by the jolly guy himself, there will be plenty of laughs and prizes. This is not a Christmas show for children, as accidental adult content may occur. Friday December 16th 8pm (one show only) The Staircase 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton $10 general admission cash only. Reservations: 905.529.3000 or info@staircase.org
Posted by misterque
Life and Debt is a 2001 American documentary film directed by Stephanie Black. It examines the economic and social situation in Jamaica, and specifically the impact thereon of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank's globalization policies. Its starting point is the award-winning non-fiction essay A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid.
These loans were conditional on structural adjustment policies, which required Jamaica to enact harsh economic reforms, including trade liberalization, privatization, and deregulation. However, the reforms were unsuccessful and left the country with $4.6 billion dollars in debt. The film blames the World Bank and the IMF for causing this situation.
The film features a number of interviews with former Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley in which he critiques the system of International Financial Institution loans.
He is particularly critical of required structural adjustments as an attack on the sovereignty of many former colonial nations and suggests the system is akin to imperialism or neocolonialism.
Similar claims have been made popular by former Chief Economist of the World Bank (and Nobel Prize in Economics winner) Joseph Stiglitz. (source: wikipedia)
Followed by a casual discussion.
Free! Part of Edumacation Mondays, brought to you by the Hamilton Centre for Teaching Peace
Posted by hctp
A riveting documentary of the recently assassinated Benazir Bhutto, a polarizing figure in the Muslim world.
Following in her father’s footsteps as a pillar for democracy, Bhutto was expected to dominate Pakistan’s 2008 elections but the assassination sent Pakistan politics into turmoil.
This major event sent shock waves throughout the world and transformed her from political messiah into a martyr for the common man. (from imdb.com)
Monday, January 2nd at 7pm At the Sky Dragon/Homegrown Hamilton 27 King William Street – Second Floor (The dance studio – not accessible) $2 donation is suggested, all proceeds go to fund further programming
Posted by hctp
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton’s startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology… or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
When: Saturday, January 14th, 2012 from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Where: First Unitarian Church of Hamilton, 170 Dundurn Street South, Hamilton ON L8P 4K3
Topic: PKD - Genetics and Family Planning Options
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that can be passed from generation to generation through either a dominant, or a recessive gene. What does this mean? What is the difference? How does each of these impact our children? What choices do we have in building our families? Who can help us better understand these choices, and act on the ones that we feel are best for us?
Get a better understanding of the genetics of PKD; learn about the new options that are available to families, such as pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD); and hear the personal story of one family that has been through it. Decisions on family planning are highly personal. All options will be discussed in a supportive and non-judgmental way. Ethical considerations will be discussed as well.
http://www.endpkd.ca/Hamilton/index.asp
Posted by Hamchap
The Mohawk College Community Choir is holding auditions for new members on Wednesday January 18 by appointment only. We are in special need of Altos, Tenors and Basses.
Grace and Gratitude, our April 29th concert, includes Fauré’s Requiem and Dvorák's Te Deum.
Rehearsals are held every Wednesday 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Mohawk College (Fennell Campus) in Room F118.
Call Louise (905) 526-7938 for an audition appointment .
Our website is www.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir
Posted by Gayle
In the age of the brand, logos are everywhere. But why do some of the world’s best-known brands find themselves on the wrong end of the spray paint can — the targets of anti-corporate campaigns by activists and protesters?
No Logo, based on the best-selling book by Canadian journalist and activist Naomi Klein, reveals the reasons behind the backlash against the increasing economic and cultural reach of multinational companies. Analyzing how brands like Nike,The Gap, and Tommy Hilfiger became revered symbols worldwide, Klein argues that globalization is a process whereby corporations discovered that profits lay not in making products (outsourced to low-wage workers in developing countries), but in creating branded identities people adopt in their lifestyles.
Using hundreds of media examples, No Logo shows how the commercial takeover of public space, destruction of consumer choice, and replacement of real jobs with temporary work – the dynamics of corporate globalization – impact everyone, everywhere. It also draws attention to the democratic resistance arising globally to challenge the hegemony of brands.
7pm – Second Floor (The dance studio – not accessible) Homegrown Hamilton/Sky Dragon 27 King William Street, Hamilton Ontario
$2 donation is suggested, all proceeds go to fund further programming
Posted by hctp
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is holding accommodation reviews across the community. An accommodation review takes into account school space, programming and possible school closures. A report by an Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) and a report by staff are either complete or nearing completion for each area review.
Before Trustees make a decision that may include a school closure, HWDSB will hold a SPECIAL HEARING to receive public input on the recommendations. Individuals, groups or organizations wishing to speak at this SPECIAL HEARING must pre-register by contacting Heather Miller.
Bus tickets are available upon request. Please contact HWDSB Switchboard at 905-527-5092 ext.2291 or info@hwdsb.on.ca.
Trustees welcome feedback before making decisions in the best interest of our students.
Feedback from the community is an important part of the accommodation review process. Trustees welcome delegations to hear feedback on the various accommodation options.
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/aboutus/special-hearings/
Posted by highwater
Overview of the co-op model/Technology and Site Selection.
You will learn about how the community renewable energy co-operative business model works and the basics of renewable energy installation technology and site selection.
Bill Thompson, Hamilton Coordinator Blue Green Canada. Martin Ince, Project Developer, M.K. Ince and Associate Ltd, Renewable Energy and Environmental Consulting
Posted by beatrice
We would like to invite you to attend a seminar by Dr. Pat Chow-Fraser, Professor, Department of Biology at McMaster University. Pat is an expert on the ecology, conservation and restoration of coastal wetlands and associated streams. Over the past 20 years, she and her students have sampled ~300 wetlands in the Great Lakes basin. For this seminar, she will consider the following question: ‘There has been sufficient science to inform policy, but are people sufficiently informed of the policy?’
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/Coastal/Coastalseminarseries.htm
Posted by coastal
We will be discussing sustainable transportation issues and planning action. Meeting is open to all with an interest in taking action on pedestrian, cycling, transit, traffic calming, etc. Draft Agenda - McMaster Main Street Entrance - Open Data mapping cycling infrastructure - Light Rail - One Way Street conversions
Take time to do a survey to improve sustainable transportation in Burlington ON http://www.research.net/Plains_Road
Posted by rrrandy
with Hamilton Eat Local's FEBRUARY IS FARM MONTH
Come out and for a screening of Nourish Peterborough followed by a panel discussion on nurturing the growing organic food movement in Hamilton.
About the film: Nourish Peterborough is a documentary film that follows ten unique community groups from Peterborough who are advocating for food security and sovereignty.
Panel discussion: Growing the organic food movement in Hamilton.
Crystle Numan, Environment Hamilton's Good Food Box Network and Neighbour to Neighbour's Building Better Futures.
Loretta Jaunzarins, Grace Lutheran church. Bill Wilcox, Hamilton Victory Gardens.
Clare Wagner is the Community Garden Program Coordinator, Green Venture. All Welcome!
Posted by beatrice
Individuals and interested groups are invited to make up to 5 minute presentations on the Bill to local peace commissioners, Dr. Anne Pearson, Dr. Gary Warner and Dr. Graeme MacQueen. Also attending is Scarborough-Agincourt Member of Parliament Jim Karygiannis, a co-sponsor of the Bill.
On Nov. 30, 2011, peace advocates Alex Atamanenko (NDP MP, B.C.-Southern Interior), Green Party leader Elizabeth May and Mr. Karygiannis introduced a Private Member’s Bill in the House of Commons to create a federal Department of Peace. Bill C-373 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that will enable Canada to develop a new architecture for peace-building, both domestically and internationally. It will significantly affect government’s approach to conflict issues and shape a new paradigm for waging peace in our world.
https://sites.google.com/site/departmentofpeacehamilton/
Posted by christopherc
Nominations for the 2012 City of Hamilton Arts Awards are now open! Each year, the City of Hamilton recognizes artists in 11 categories with civic recognition and cash awards. Nomination forms are due on or before Friday, February 17, 2012 by 4:00 pm.
Visit www.hamilton.ca/artsawards to learn more and download the nomination form.
Questions? We are here to help! Please contact us anytime if you have questions or need help with the nomination form. We will also be hosting a drop-in nomination clinic on February 4th. Drop-in anytime between 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm and staff will be available to answer your questions! No appointment needed.
http://www.hamilton.ca/artsawards
Posted by ArtsAwards
FAMILIES AND FRIENDS AGAINST POLICE TERROR! STOP POLICE BRUTALITY!
On February 4th, Hamilton Copwatch and the families and friends of those healing from the trauma of police terror and brutality are calling on you to take to the streets in solidarity with the message ...that THIS ENDS NOW! In response to the events of December 13th, wherein which Pamela Markland and her six kids (8 to 21) were terrorised by a paramilitary-style police invasion of their home as part of the Toronto Police-led ‘Project Marvel’ raids in our city, we say NO MORE!
The Toronto Police who entered our city streets and broke down the doors of Hamilton residents at the crack of dawn in December were acting within the jurisdiction of the Hamilton Police Services. In the case of Pamela’s family, heavily armed police forcefully poured into their home and handcuffed Pamela and her children at gun point. Police tossed a stun grenade at Pamela and her 9 year old autistic son Isaiah, leaving burns on the mother’s foot. Officers produced a search warrant but we say their violent actions were completely unwarranted!
While Toronto and Hamilton Police allege that there was sufficient evidence to connect Pamela and her kids to the activities of a youth gang in Toronto, no charges or arrests were made following the raid. The family has been uprooted from their home and forced to seek refuge in shelters as a result of the terror inflicted upon them by so-called “public servants.” We say that the police are the ones guilty of violence!
Join Pamela and her kids as they lead us into the streets to send a clear and direct message to the Hamilton Police that we will not tolerate police abuse. Pamela’s family and supporters are demanding an apology, an explanation, and an end to police abuse across this city now.
Come out to support this message and help deliver a signed list of demands to Hamilton Police Services on February 4th 12:30pm. Rally at City Hall (71 Main St. W.).
OUR UNITY IS OUR STRENGTH IN THE STRUGGLE TO END POLICE ABUSE!
Info: hamiltoncopwatch@riseup.net
Voicemail: 905.546.8768
hamiltoncopwatch.com
Posted by kale
FREE PUBLIC TALK by Dr. Jamal Deen. Doctors' housecalls may be rare but the miniaturization of technology coupled with increasingly powerful and affordable computer power can bring healthcare to your doorstep. Nanotechnology promises to change the management of health and illness, helping to keep people at home, out of more costly institutions. Dr.Deen describes how the system can support families and individuals monitor chronic conditions, detect problems, respond to emergencies, and help manage palliative care.
Posted by HAALSA
Ryan McGreal keynote:
Services-First: A Better Way to Build a Web Application
Ryan will discuss design principles behind web service APIs and the possible value that can be unlocked when designing your web application in terms of web service APIs.
This will be followed with 6 software demos, consisting of 5 minutes of demo time and 5 minutes of Q&A with the community in attendance.
http://democamphamilton5.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
Toys are the fun factors for kids. Your kid has a separate world when compared with yours, and their world comprises with imagination and innocent fun. Toys are the keys to access their own world, and RightToys.in is rich in the toys and other kids specific items that will surely land your kid into the world of never ending joys and funs. Right from the dolls to vehicles, from electronic music instruments to games and puzzles, it’s certainly a kid’s world that we have for you. A click at www.righttoys.in will take you there.
Posted by giftss
The RAP Stakeholder Forum is being reconvened and the first meeting is being held on Wednesday, February 15 from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM at Canada Centre for Inland Waters, 867 Lakeshore Road, Burlington. The meetings are open to the public however anyone interested in attending must register with Kathy Trotter at the RAP Office at 905-336-6279.
Photo ID will be required at security when arriving.
Further information is available at www.hamiltonharbour.ca
Posted by Hamilton_Harbour_RAP
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze! We normally meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm, but this month's DemoCampHamilton event is taking place on that date, so this month's was pushed back...
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
Join us for a series of introductory workshops exploring awareness & mindfulness with instructor Javad Khansalar, founder of Antarsukha Yoga.
This series of workshops will explore the topics of Mindfulness & Meditation through introduction to and participation in various meditation techniques:
When: 3 Sundays in a row February 19th, 26th, March 4th 2012 10am-1pm
Cost: $110 + HST per person (All 3 Sundays), $200 + HST per couple Advance registration is required
Location: 2nd floor Dance Studio, Homegrown Hamilton/Sky Dragon (27 King William St.)
Information will be provided regarding the connections between mindfulness, meditation and building a peace culture. All participants will be provided light refreshments prior to and following each workshop (coffee, tea, water & snacks).
To sign up or for more information, please contact Kathryn at kathryn@peacecafe.ca or call the Hamilton Centre for Teaching Peace office at 905-481-0809.
For more information about upcoming events and future workshops: www.peacecafe.ca
Posted by hctp
A ‘safe place’ to learn how to program, network, and chat about any and every web technology that interests you! Codeacademy.com is an interactive programming platform that guides you step by step into building javascript programs. If you’re not interested in the beginner aspect of codeacademy.com, you can always come down to work on your side projects, discuss said projects, or even get help on your homework! There will be many friendly faces, so feel welcome to come join us.
http://www.softwarehamilton.com/2012/02/13/codeyear-meetup-in-the-baltimore-house-this-month/
Posted by KevinBrowne
Families of children from pre-school to grade 8 looking for local summer camps and programs, are invited to the Westdale Summer Camp Fair.
25 local and regional day and residential camps will be on hand to provide you with the information you need to find the best summer experiences for your family. Find out about some of the many wonderful summer programs being offered in and around our community, speak directly with their representatives, and take care of some of those summer registrations on the spot!
There will also be a cafe with coffee, drinks, and delicious baked goods. Enjoy a break from your weekly routine while tackling your summer sign-ups.
Admission is free.
Posted by highwater
You are cordially invited to attend the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee’s, 2011 Heritage Recognition Awards Celebration. Please join representatives from Hamilton City Council, the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee and HMHC Subcommittees as we honour volunteers and proud heritage property owners as they receive their HMHC Heritage Recognition Award.
The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee is an Advisory Committee to Hamilton City Council. Established in 2007, the HMHC Heritage Property Recognition Award is an annual award presented to heritage property owners who have exemplified heritage conservation; demonstrating outstanding contributions to the conservation, restoration, and preservation of Hamilton’s built heritage.
Doors Open: 6:30 pm Awards Start: 7:00 pm Reception to follow
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7n9Y1UOAb42MGRmOWUzYmUtNGViNS00MDg2LWJjOTYtYWI1Nzk1YTQxNWVm
Posted by Martin
FREE EVENT
Come for a Free Public talk by Jay Walljasper at the Art Gallery of Hamilton (123 King Street West) on Sunday February 26th at 2pm. Jay Walljapser, author of All That We Share: A Field Guide to the Commons (2011), The Great Neighborhood Book (2007) and Visionaries: People and Ideas to Change Your Life (2001), and speaker explores how new ideas in urban planning, tourism, community development, sustainability, politics and culture can improve our lives as well as the world. Jay Walljasper chronicles stories from around the world that point us toward a greener, more equitable and more enjoyable future.
http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/default.asp?id=42
Posted by cleanair
Please help us to save the Board of Education building and to keep the board of Education headquarters downtown. Delegations will be heard.
Posted by H+H
The Upwind Downwind Conference focuses on transboundary and local air quality issues and how land use, transportation, energy planning and public policy decisions impact air quality, human health and climate change. The conference is an important biennial networking and information forum for the exchange of research findings, community initiatives and innovative ideas from the private and public sectors to improve air quality and reduce climate change impacts.
http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/default.asp?id=42
Posted by cleanair
Do you have a creative passion such as software development, music, fashion, film, art, or design? Or do you enjoy talking to customers, marketing, and developing monetization strategies? Maybe you should be part of a startup...
Leap into Startup Weekend is the ticket sale launch party for those interested in attending the next Startup Weekend Hamilton event!!
Startup Weekend Hamilton is a new event where startups happen in a single weekend. Ideas for startups are pitched on Friday night, teams form to work on the business model and build prototypes, and by Sunday night the teams are presenting their new startup in front of a panel of expert judges to select a winner.
If you're not sure how it all works that weekend you're not alone, organizers and veterans of last October's Startup Weekend event will be at Leap into Startup Weekend to explain what it's all about, how it works and what it's like to be a part of one.
Leap into Startup Weekend will kick off with a keynote by Yuriy Blokhin of Kik Messenger, followed by networking with snacks and coffees, and some special discount priced Startup Weekend tickets! For those who stick around long enough there will be a DJ and some dancing at The Baltimore House later that night!
http://leapintosw.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
How was language invented and where did the first language come from? How and when did various languages spread from place to place? Human DNA is offering new clues to help answer these previously unthinkable questions. Dr. George Thomas, McMaster linguistics professor emeritus, describes possibilities for unravelling the secrets of language. Q&A to follow.
Posted by HAALSA
Come together for a fun evening of community, featuring speakers, open mic, music, and food, to support the We Need 3 campaign to save Prince Philip School.
School Board staff have proposed closing Prince Philip School and busing all its students to George R. Allan School. The volunteer ARC committee has proposed keeping Prince Philip, George R. Allan, and Dalewood intact. On April 16 the Board of Trustees will vote on their preferred proposal.
We have 3 healthy, vibrant schools - George R. Allan, Prince Philip, and Dalewood. Enrollment is steady and our utilization rates are high. Initial planning of these three schools was based on walkability and community need - which still exists!
We Need all Three!
Posted by highwater
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com
Posted by KevinBrowne
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is holding accommodation reviews across the community. An accommodation review takes into account school space, programming and possible school closures. A report by an Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) and a report by staff are either complete or nearing completion for each area review.
Before Trustees make a decision that may include a school closure, HWDSB will hold a SPECIAL HEARING to receive public input on the recommendations. Individuals, groups or organizations wishing to speak at this SPECIAL HEARING must pre-register by contacting Heather Miller.
Bus tickets are available upon request. Please contact HWDSB Switchboard at 905-527-5092 ext.2291 or info@hwdsb.on.ca.
Trustees welcome feedback before making decisions in the best interest of our students.
Feedback from the community is an important part of the accommodation review process. Trustees welcome delegations to hear feedback on the various accommodation options.
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/aboutus/special-hearings/
Posted by highwater
DemoCamp is an event format that involves a keynote speaker, about 5 software demos which each consist of 5 minutes of actually demoing the software and 5 minutes of Q&A, followed by general socializing with the good company in attendance.
Keynote Speaker
Joel Augé - CEO/Co-Founder of HitGrab
Building a great gaming company
Joel (@joelauge) is the CEO and co-founder of HitGrab Inc, a leader in social gaming. In March of 2008, HitGrab created MouseHunt, which is now one of the most successful (in terms of user engagement) games on Facebook. HitGrab has also created LevynLight, a 'light' fantasy RPG that's focused on simplicity, allowing you to jump in at anytime and have quick bursts of fun throughout the day!
http://democamphamilton6.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) presents the First Annual Community Luncheon in Commemoration of UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Please call or email for Tickets: Tickets are $35.00 per person (Includes HST) T:905-297-4694 or e-mail: admin@hcci.ca
Please make cheques payable to: Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion 267 King St. East, Hamilton, On. L8N 1B9
Posted by myrie
The McMaster Thespian Company will be putting on Shakespeare's hilarious comedy from March 21st to March 24th, with 8 PM shows Wednesday - Saturday, and a 2 PM Matinee on the Saturday.
Robinson Memorial Theatre is located inside Chester New Hall on the McMaster campus.
http://www.macthespians.webs.com
Posted by jordanhallinx
thehippymafia.com on stage at 11. doors open at 9. $5
Posted by TreyS
The McMaster Thespian Company will be putting on Shakespeare's hilarious comedy from March 21st to March 24th, with 8 PM shows Wednesday - Saturday, and a 2 PM Matinee on the Saturday.
Robinson Memorial Theatre is located inside Chester New Hall on the McMaster campus.
http://www.macthespians.webs.com
Posted by jordanhallinx
The McMaster Thespian Company will be putting on Shakespeare's hilarious comedy from March 21st to March 24th, with 8 PM shows Wednesday - Saturday, and a 2 PM Matinee on the Saturday.
Robinson Memorial Theatre is located inside Chester New Hall on the McMaster campus.
http://www.macthespians.webs.com
Posted by jordanhallinx
The McMaster Thespian Company will be putting on Shakespeare's hilarious comedy from March 21st to March 24th, with 8 PM shows Wednesday - Saturday, and a 2 PM Matinee on the Saturday.
Robinson Memorial Theatre is located inside Chester New Hall on the McMaster campus.
http://www.macthespians.webs.com
Posted by jordanhallinx
The McMaster Thespian Company will be putting on Shakespeare's hilarious comedy from March 21st to March 24th, with 8 PM shows Wednesday - Saturday, and a 2 PM Matinee on the Saturday.
Robinson Memorial Theatre is located inside Chester New Hall on the McMaster campus.
http://www.macthespians.webs.com
Posted by jordanhallinx
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is holding accommodation reviews across the community. An accommodation review takes into account school space, programming and possible school closures. A report by an Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) and a report by staff are either complete or nearing completion for each area review.
Before Trustees make a decision that may include a school closure, HWDSB will hold a SPECIAL HEARING to receive public input on the recommendations. Individuals, groups or organizations wishing to speak at this SPECIAL HEARING must pre-register by contacting Heather Miller.
Bus tickets are available upon request. Please contact HWDSB Switchboard at 905-527-5092 ext.2291 or info@hwdsb.on.ca.
Trustees welcome feedback before making decisions in the best interest of our students.
Feedback from the community is an important part of the accommodation review process. Trustees welcome delegations to hear feedback on the various accommodation options.
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/aboutus/special-hearings/
Posted by highwater
The City of Hamilton has undertaken the master planning process for Churchill Park, located at 145 Cline Ave. N., in the Westdale neighbourhood. This is the 3rd Public Information Centre (PIC) to present the draft master plan for the future management of and modifications to the park.
Area residents and interested parties are invited to attend this PIC and to view the presentation materials and provide any comments. The project history has been well documented with information posted on the web site.
Temple Anshe Sholom is wheelchair accessible. If you have any special accessibility requirements in order to participate in this program or event, please contact Lawrence Stasiuk. Advance requests are highly encouraged to enable us to meet your needs adequately.
Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
Posted by highwater
Media Release March 29, 2012
A new community media website is launched today:
] Hamilton Reporter [ http://www.hamiltonreporter.com/
Click on the >>> Launch Hamilton Reporter link at the above web site, and it will bring you to: https://hamiltonreporter.crowdmap.com
Here you will see a lot of local Reports already filed by many Hamilton's Reporters.
Click on the 'Reports' to view the posts, or go to different Reports by zooming/panning/clicking the coloured dots on the map at the ward/neighbourhood/street level.
The Reports can be sorted out by the 'category' they are filed under. The 'Categories' and 'Layers' drop down buttons on the map can be switched on/off by clicking an item to quickly sort reports by category, and/or in conjunction with relevant overlay maps. (many more innovative city/ward/neighbourhood layers will be added in the coming days).
Read the "About" Hamilton Reporter on the home page and please share the above link with everyone in your network, including your local community groups & organizations and leaders of various initiatives. And encourage them to 'Report' on all that is relevant and important to our community on the Hamilton Reporter.
This is where we can get all our stories told. Authentic stories that need to be heard. Our stories that will shape and define our city.
As this new community-driven media project evolves, you will begin to clearly see many unfiltered snapshots of our diverse community emerging on the map from the live patterns created the on-going filing of reports.
The immense benefits of Hamilton Reporter's community-driven, GIS based, reporting service for news, views, events and incidents across our diverse city, will get apparent as users begin to submit their stories and these stories begin to grow in numbers and aggregate into patterns - driving attention to topics, highlighting achievements or problems and driving solutions.
As you begin to explore and get familiar with the immense power of your reports to directly communicate your events, views, opinions, comments, incidents and stories in your community, you will realize that you are the creator and editor of real news in our city.
You are the Hamilton Reporter!!
Cheers!
Posted by Mahesh_P_Butani
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is holding accommodation reviews across the community. An accommodation review takes into account school space, programming and possible school closures. A report by an Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) and a report by staff are either complete or nearing completion for each area review.
Before Trustees make a decision that may include a school closure, HWDSB will hold a SPECIAL HEARING to receive public input on the recommendations. Individuals, groups or organizations wishing to speak at this SPECIAL HEARING must pre-register by contacting Heather Miller.
Bus tickets are available upon request. Please contact HWDSB Switchboard at 905-527-5092 ext.2291 or info@hwdsb.on.ca.
Trustees welcome feedback before making decisions in the best interest of our students.
Feedback from the community is an important part of the accommodation review process. Trustees welcome delegations to hear feedback on the various accommodation options.
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/aboutus/special-hearings/
Posted by highwater
Special CTW to discuss Dalewood Area ARC and North Area ARC. The meeting will be an opportunity for Trustees to seek further clarification around the answers provided to the questions previously asked and to discuss the reports brought forward by staff and the ARC committees. No decisions will be made this evening.
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/aboutus/meetings/meetings.aspx?month=04&year=2012
Posted by highwater
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is holding accommodation reviews across the community. An accommodation review takes into account school space, programming and possible school closures. A report by an Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) and a report by staff are either complete or nearing completion for each area review.
Before Trustees make a decision that may include a school closure, HWDSB will hold a SPECIAL HEARING to receive public input on the recommendations. Individuals, groups or organizations wishing to speak at this SPECIAL HEARING must pre-register by contacting Heather Miller.
Bus tickets are available upon request. Please contact HWDSB Switchboard at 905-527-5092 ext.2291 or info@hwdsb.on.ca.
Trustees welcome feedback before making decisions in the best interest of our students.
Feedback from the community is an important part of the accommodation review process. Trustees welcome delegations to hear feedback on the various accommodation options.
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/aboutus/special-hearings/
Posted by highwater
Start your art crawl at the library! Join Green Venture and Clean Air Hamilton at Central Library’s art crawl debut.
Come see the entries for the Fighting Climate Change poster contest! High school students across Hamilton were asked to create a poster showing actions that people can take to fight climate change. See their ideas in fruition in this great collection of posters that use a variety of media and techniques. Learn about climate change from our guest speakers, enjoy some beverages, and celebrate the artistic talent of high school students in our city.
Event starts at 7pm, speakers at 7:30. Refreshments will be provided.
Browse through the posters and enjoy the other displays and art performances going on at the library.
Continue your night by visiting other stops on the James St. N Art Crawl, a monthly event where galleries and shops on James St. N are open late and have art show openings.
http://www.greenventure.ca/poster-contest
Posted by JordanFysh
Free, illustrated public talk. On the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, McMaster engineer, Dr. John Thomson, talks about the event, ship design, materials and construction, contrasting knowledge then and now. Check website for parking info. HSR accessible.
Posted by HAALSA
Visit booths featuring: Container gardening Fair Trade products Canning/preserving food Fruit Tree Project Locke St Market. The Good Food Box Victory gardens Food advocacy, food security action The Hill St Community Garden Community Kitchens Rain barrels Composting/green binning and much more!
All Welcome. Event is Free.
http://greeningsacredspaceshamilton.blogspot.com/
Posted by beatrice
Special CTW to discuss The West ARC. The meeting will be an opportunity for Trustees to seek further clarification around the answers provided to the questions previously asked and to discuss the reports brought forward by staff and the ARC committees. No decisions will be made this evening.
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/aboutus/meetings/meetings.aspx?month=04&year=2012
Posted by highwater
Acclaimed singer Michael Ciufo brings his wildly successful Momento Tour to Hamilton for one night only! Ciufo brings a blend of his classical faves, Broadway and film treasures and some new songs from his Momento CD. Audiences and reviewers alike adore this show, from Michael's incredible voice to his charm and passion. Book your tickets today, Oakville was a sell-out!
Posted by RWAM
Join Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington and partners Royal Botanical Gardens and Bay Area Restoration Council in planting hundreds of trees to restore woodland cover and pulling out the invasive species that threaten the biodiversity of this natural area.
Do the Tim Hortons Earth Day 5K Walk & Fun Run, which leaves Bayfront Park at 10am, follows the Waterfront Trail and arrives at Princess Point just in time for the planting festival (register here). Or simply show up at Princess Point to join in the planting festivities – take the Earth Day Shuttle (free) to get there (route & times TBA).
The 15th Annual Earth Day Tree Planting Festival’s free event offers much more than tree planting:
Stroll through Eco Alley’s lineup of environmental exhibits from organizations, businesses and local farmers, or just sit and listen to our superb lineup of entertainers, featuring Juno Award winner Harrison Kennedy Kim & Frank Koren, Dawn & Marra, Chris & Christa, Fred Magie, and Alfie Smith, See Mountsberg’s Live Birds of Prey. Food: BBQ by Cathedral High School, Gorilla Cheese, Westdale Cupcakes, and more. Savour Hometown Hamilton’s local organic baked goods and hot drinks. Watch or join in the Taioist Tai Chi Society’s demos. Bring your ‘ride’ to the bike clinic by Evan’s Bike Shop for a tune up. Don’t miss our fabulously fun Laughing Boy Drum Circle (new this year). Stop by the Earth Day face painting booth.Take a trip to the Fishway on a horse & wagon to see RBG capturing carp. Try your hand (and feet) at Green Twister. Do the RBG Eco Scavenger Hunt. Puppet making with Many Hands Art. Rain barrel painting and PUCHASING with Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington.
http://www.earthdayhamilton.ca
Posted by dylan.hachey
Special CTW to discuss the South ARC. The meeting will be an opportunity for Trustees to seek further clarification around the answers provided to the questions previously asked and to discuss the reports brought forward by staff and the ARC committees. No decisions will be made this evening.
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/aboutus/meetings/meetings.aspx?month=04&year=2012
Posted by highwater
Learn the basics of the FEED IN TARIFF (FIT) program and how it applies to both Community Power projects as well private residential systems. The workshop will focus on the economics, application requirements and approval process.
Facilitator: Graham Flint, HHEAT Renewable Energy Specialist.
Posted by beatrice
Inspired by the Mind over Mood group, North Hamilton Community Health Centre presents their First Ever Art Show with community artists showing their work for the first time. Displays include quilts, jewelry, India Ink, paintings, sculptures and many more. Light refreshments served 5-7pm
Posted by Friesen
This week, the Stadium Precinct Planning Committee will be hosting a public meeting at Prince of Wales School.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about this important development in our neighbourhood and to be part of the process at an early stage. All are welcome. You must register for this event. For more details including contact information to register your spot, visit the South Sherman Hub page.
As well, see this article by David Premi and Paul Shaker, principals with RethinkRenewal in TheSpec asking what we are getting for our $60M investment in the stadium, discussing how we can better engage citizens and some ideas regarding major developments the authors would like to see ready in time for 2015.
For me personally, with all the negativity surrounding the games, its encouraging to see that some people still believe we can turn this around and create something special for our community. We still have an opportunity to make a lasting and valuable legacy for our city.
Posted by lawrence
Drop off an old gas powered lawnmower at Green Venture’s booth at RONA Parkdale to get $50 off the purchase of a cleaner lawnmower and be entered to win a cordless weed trimmer. Lawnmowers need to be intact with fluids removed. We will make sure your old machine is recycled properly.
Posted by JordanFysh
Drop off an old gas powered lawnmower at Green Venture’s booth to get $50 off the purchase of a cleaner lawnmower and be entered to win a cordless weed trimmer. Lawnmowers need to be intact with fluids removed. We will make sure your old machine is recycled properly.
Posted by JordanFysh
Spring has finally sprung in the Apothecary's and Plant Lover's Gardens at the Aviary in Churchill Park Westdale, and we are looking for volunteers of all ages to help with the ongoing revitalization of these community treasures.
No experience is necessary, just willing hands! Some of the work to be done includes weeding, working on the dry stone wall, planting, thinning, and reclaiming ponds and walls in the Plant Lover's Garden.
Come out, meet new people, enjoy spring in the gardens, and contribute to a great community project!
See you in the garden!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Teaching-Gardens-at-Churchill-Park-Westdale/154618977937148
Posted by highwater
Drop off an old gas powered lawnmower at Green Venture’s booth to get $50 off the purchase of a cleaner lawnmower and be entered to win a cordless weed trimmer. Lawnmowers need to be intact with fluids removed. We will make sure your old machine is recycled properly
Posted by JordanFysh
Join the Mohawk College Community Choir for our final performance of the 2011/2012 season – Grace & Gratitude – under the direction of David Holler, accompanied by organist/pianist Lucy Bledig, with solo performances by soprano Melanie Conly and baritone Fabian Arciniegas. Combining Antonin Dvorak’s regal and majestic Te Deum with the subtle power and rich harmonies of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, the choir will aim to fill your heart and soul with “grace and gratitude”.
The concert will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park Street West, Dundas, ON on Sunday, April 29th, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 students/seniors, available at the door or may be reserved by calling 905-526-7938.
Visit our website: www.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/moharkchoir
Posted by Gayle
Join us on May 1st @ 2pm in Beasley Park to celebrate May Day in Hamilton. We’re going to kick off the afternoon with a roaming dance party through the downtown core in order to reclaim the streets from the monotonous, capitalist grind. Led by the sweet sounds of the... Hammersauce Noise Brigade, we will dance our way through the streets of Hamilton to remind this city that a system based on money and land-deeds isn’t nearly as funky as the world we envision.
After busting our moves in the streets, we will bring the Parade back to Beasley Park where a Block Party will be in full swing, complete with a free barbeque, musical performances, circus activities and games. This is going to be a fun, family-friendly afternoon in the sun, so bring your appetite and leave your wallet at home!
In solidarity, -M1 Hamilton, Occupied Turtle Island
Read the full callout at: http://m1committee.tumblr.com/ Drop us an email at: steelcitym1c@gmail.com
More events like this @ www.facebook.com/themartellohamilton
http://m1committee.tumblr.com/
Posted by The.Martello
Catherine North studio's monthly showcase of performing artists. Cellist Kirk Starkey plays a first performance of a new work by Hamilton composer David S. Fawcett. Read about the piece at http://davidsfawcett.blogspot.com
http://www.catherinenorth.com/
Posted by davidsfawcett
If love is the language that god speaks, surely flowers are the words of that language. You are not required to do anything flashy to make a lasting impression on your loved acquaintances, just a flower arrangement will take your message straight to the heart of your loved terms. It’s FlowerDeliveryPune.com yet again, that has done the scripting of your messages with this language, and just a trip to www.flowersdeliverypune.com will open the entire book for you.
http://www.flowersdeliverypune.com
Posted by delivery001
Join the antique and home decor stores on Ottawa Street North for an afternoon of refreshments, entertainment and fun! Sunday May 6th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pn. See you there!
http://www.facebook.com/events/333831930010955/
Posted by George
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton’s startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology… or just shoot the breeze!
http://www.softwarehamilton.com/startupdrinks/
Posted by KevinBrowne
This free community concert is being organized by Elizabeth Almassy, a recent newcomer to Hamilton who is a professional opera singer. Other performers are Lil Acevedo (Latin jazz), Sheba (Punjabi poet), and Loralee McGuirl. Donations will be accepted for Ecumenical Support Committee for Refugees and Charles Family Defense Fund. Reception to follow.
Posted by BeulahAve
Toronto-based rockers Time Giant are proud to be a part of the 2012 Hamilton Spring Music Festival, Coalition Music showcase. We're on the bill with Toronto's own U.S.S. ( www.ussmusic.com ) and The Balconies ( www.thebalconiesband.wordpress.com ). This is going to be one hell of a show, grab your nails and meet us in the Hammer!
Tickets are $15 presale here http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/6167/
WE WILL ALSO HAVE TICKETS TO SELL PRESALE FOR $15, CONTACT US!
OR
$17 at the door
This is a 19+ event
Doors: 8PM
Time Giant: 9:20-9:50PM
Live How You Live.: 10-10:30PM
The Balconies: 10:40-11:10PM
USS: 11:25-12:25PM
Thanks all and please LIKE us on Facebook. Check us out at www.timegiantband.com Here you can stream, tweet, youtube, myspace and blog the heck out of us! Or do it directly at these fine websites:
www.twitter.com/timegiant www.reverbnation.com/timegiantband www.timegiant.blogspot.com www.myspace.com/timegiantband www.youtube.com/timegiantband
http://www.facebook.com/events/235748463199142/
Posted by cmacker
Join us for a great night of music and fun at Club Absinthe!
Tickets are $5, all proceeds support Open Streets Hamilton! You can pick up your tickets starting at this Friday's Art Crawl!
More details to come soon!
If you want to reserve tickets to the show you can also email kathryn@openstreetshamilton.ca
Open Streets Hamilton returns to James Street North on Sunday, June 24th, 2012, from 10am-5pm. Make the streets your playground!
http://www.openstreetshamilton.ca
Posted by hctp
Delicious varieties of cakes with uplifting and inspiring gifts for those special occasions when you want something unique. CakesDeliveryMumbai.com customized cakes are available for occasions ranging from birthdays to christenings. Cake gifts make all occasions more special. Check www.cakesdeliverymumbai.com now.
Posted by cakesmumbai
Spring has finally sprung in the Teaching Gardens, and we are looking for volunteers of all ages to help with the ongoing revitalization of these community treasures.
No experience is necessary, just willing hands! Some of the work to be done includes weeding, working on the dry stone wall, planting, thinning, and reclaiming ponds and walls in the Plant Lover's Garden.
Come out, meet new people, enjoy spring in the gardens, and contribute to a great community project!
See you in the garden!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Teaching-Gardens-at-Churchill-Park-Westdale/154618977937148
Posted by highwater
Get ready for Bike to Work Day on May 28th by brushing up on your cycling skills. Join Green Venture and New Hope Bike Co-op on Tuesday May 22nd from 11:30AM until 1:00PM at the Hamilton Farmer's Market for a short 30 minute demonstration on cycling in the city.
The demonstration will focus on: •An A-B-C Quick Safety Check to complete before riding each time •Tube Replacement •4 Key Principles - Manouverability, Visibility, Predictability, Communicate
If you've always wanted to try cycling to work but aren't sure you can safely ride, come to the Hamilton Farmer's Market on Tuesday May 22nd over your lunch hour and find out how easy it can be.
Posted by JordanFysh
Bryan Prince Bookseller and the Hamilton Public Library are pleased to welcome Nora Young of CBC's Spark program to Hamilton for an engaging lecture about digital technology.
Ms Young will be speaking about her new book, "The Virtual Self: How Our Digital Lives Are Altering the World Around Us".
Tickets $15. Include refreshments.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
Hamilton No. 1 Toastmasters will host its Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration and celebrate sixty years of leadership and communication training in Hamilton by having a dinner and dance at Liuna Station. The club wishes to extend an invitation to any and all members of Toastmasters, past and present, and past members of Toastmistress Clubs, to the dinner and dance. As well, any donations or loans of old Toastmaster or Toastmistress material for a historical display planned for the celebration would be greatly appreciated. Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple.
Posted by davidtshaw@shaw.ca
Michael Shuman is an author, lawyer, economist & fellow with the Post Carbon Institute, known for his groundbreaking work around relocalization and building healthy, sustainable local economies. Shuman will be speaking about his latest book, "Local Dollars, Local Sense: How to Shift Your Money From Wall Street to Main Street and Achieve Real Prosperity".
Event presented by Environment Hamiltons Greening Our Local Economy project, along with Bryan Prince Bookseller.
Free Admission, everyone welcome.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
Dance in support of Lucene Charles' final application to remain in Canada with her boys.
Cash bar, BBQ, prizes. Live Band: Backroom 11, Vintage R&B and Soul infused with Rock, Blues & Jazz influences: www.backroom11.com
Tickets $15 available from Canadians for Lucene Charles website or Picks and Sticks (Cash only), 140 Locke St. S. (905) 528-6058
http://www.lucenecharles.wordpress.com
Posted by BeulahAve
The Westdale Children's School 16th Annual Mayfair
Saturday, May 26, 2012 11am-3pm At the Aviary Gardens in Westdale
Come and enjoy the whimsy and charm of a traditional children's celebration! Music, games, crafts, food and more....
The Westdale Children's School (WCS) is a caring, safe and inspiring environment for learning, socializing and playing.
Our pressure-free gentle approach is inspired by Waldorf Early Childhood Education and is noticeably different than that of other preschool programs. We focus on imaginative free play, healthy snacks and plenty of time outdoors, including weekly nature hikes. These activities support children's natural development and help prepare them for academics.
WCS offers a morning and afternoon Kindergarten curriculum for children 3 to 6 years. We also offer two Parent and Child programs: "Babes in Arms" for infants up to 12 months of age, and a second program for children between 12 months and 4 years. WCS offers one-week Summer Camp programs for 3 to 6 year olds and 7 to 10 year olds. More information and registration details are available on the website.
Founded in 1996, the Westdale Children's School is licensed under the Day Nurseries Act and is a non-profit, registered charitable organization as well as a developing member of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America. The school gratefully acknowledges a grant received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation in 2007.
http://westdalechildrensschool.org/
Posted by verhovm
Make a statement for cycling in Hamilton by riding to work on May 28th! Join other cyclists at the 7:30 am reception in Gore Park and get rewarded for your ride. Challenge your friends and co-workers to join you on your ride. Gore Park too far out of the way? Let us know you rode to work through social media, and spread the word to your friends and co-workers. Details and registration at SmartCommuteHamilton.ca
http://www.smartcommutehamilton.ca
Posted by JordanFysh
Come Celebrate with Us!
The Green Sacred Spaces Award recognizes the contributions that faith communities have made toward making our environment more sustainable. 2012 Award recipients are Melrose United Church and Grace Lutheran Church.
There will be refreshments and an opportunity to network. Event is free. If you would like a poster just send me a quick email.
http://greeningsacredspaceshamilton.blogspot.com/
Posted by beatrice
The city of Hamilton will be holding a community meeting Tuesday May 29 at 7 p.m. to share and hear ideas for the new Pan Am stadium.
The sitting will start sharing ideas developed from planning sessions in April.
The meeting will take place at Prince of Wales Elementary School, to attend register by phone: (905) 546 2424 ext 5598 or via email: stadiumprecinct@hamilton.ca .
Posted by George
Tonight, in cities across Canada, we will be showing our support for the student movement in Quebec. Bring your pots and pans tonight to Gore Park. Be respectful. Be joyful. Be heard.
Posted by lemalas
This Saturday, June 2nd at 1pm, come join us and watch mural artists paint the exterior walls of the historic Tivoli Theatre!
The Police, Community Leaders, Artists & Youth are working together to use graffiti for good! Graffiti Artists will create a message of hope by creating a We Are Visible Hamilton Mural which will be shared in NYC at http://140conf.com
Bring those Toonies for Tivoli to kick start community fundraising efforts and help restore the building to it's former glory!
Stay Tuned & Join Us On Facebook/TheTivoliTheatre For More Announcements & Updates. Email us at HamiltonTivoliTheatre@gmail.com
Posted by Borrelli
Come join in our 4th Annual Step Into Summer Diabetes Awareness Event. There will be many information booths to visit to help you manage and/or prevent diabetes. A great opportunity to meet nurses, dieticians, foot care providers, exercise specialists and many more. We look forward to seeing you!
Posted by Friesen
We welcome you to an afternoon of information and networking with others engaged in renewable energy cooperative projects. The OPA has released its 2.0 version of the FIT and MicroFIt program, and community groups have an opportunity to profit from this program. Key note speaker is Rob Yost, President of Local Initiative for Future Energy (LIFE) Co-op.
Greetings from Burlington’s Mayor Goldring and Hamilton City Councillor Brian McHattie
Feature presentations include: • Information about community power projects in Ontario • How to use the co-op model to benefit from Ontario’s Feed-In-Tariff Program • How to finance & support your renewable energy co-operative (Ontario Sustainable Energy Association -OSEA). . Considerations for Collaboratives, Joint-Ventures and Community-Corporate Partnerships (TREC Renewable Energy Co-operative). • Getting your project connected to the electricity grid (Horizon Energy Solutions Inc).
The event includes local technology vendors and exhibitors. If you would like to be an exhibitor contact us.
Doors open at 12pm. Workshops from: 1-5pm We are offering a Community Power 101 crash course, starting at 12pm. Entrance is FREE and light refreshments will be provided.
Registration required. http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/3522631285 https://www.facebook.com/events/330296420372873/?context=create
For more information contact: Halton Region: Andrea at: hheat@haltonenvironment.ca Call 416-726-3671 Hamilton Region: Beatrice at: hheat@environmenthamilton.org Call 905 549 0900
Links to HHEAT Presentations We invite you to check out the links to our past presentations at http://hheathub.blogspot.com/
Posted by beatrice
The Business of Diversity :
Guest Speaker, Alan Broadbent, President, Maytree Foundation, will speak on “The role of the private sector in creating an inclusive community”. Mr. Broadbent will speak about the successful model of immigrant integration and best practices in including private sector in this important work.
We’ll also be sharing the accomplishments of our organization, celebrating the achievements of our partners and announcing our plans for 2012-2013.
Posted by HCCI_1
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
As the historic mobilization in Quebec continues to expand, many of us in Ontario are struggling to find accurate and interesting information about the movement there, so that we can effectively provide solidarity and also advise our own struggles. On Thursday June 14, at 7pm, in room 311/313 of the McMaster Student Centre, we will be joined by an ally from Montreal to discuss the history of student strikes in Quebec over the last thirty years and to reflect on the context and developments within the current strike. Our guest has been deeply involved in the growing revolt in Quebec and can offer us a very "on the ground" perspective to cut through the spin being generated by mainstream media.
This is a free event, but we are requesting that anyone who can makes a $10 donation to support the legal fees of radicals in Quebec facing charges from the mobilizations. Please forward and Facebook this widely.
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
http://www.facebook.com/events/249910651777313/
Posted by The.Martello
Join us for another awesome community potluck at the Lawn Bowling Club in Churchill Park.
Come out and toast the start of summer with your community!
Kitchen is fully equipped, so just bring some food to share with neighbours and friends.
Please bring your own drinks, and lawn chairs if you would like to sit outside.
Everyone welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/341158839288540/?context=create
Posted by highwater
When: Tuesday June 19th, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Where: The Art Gallery of Hamilton - Joey and Toby Tanebaum Pavilion
What: DemoCamp is an event format that involves a keynote speaker, about 5 software demos which each consist of 5 minutes of actually demoing the software and 5 minutes of Q&A, followed by general socializing with the good company in attendance.
Keynote speaker:
Justin Hogeterp President of FluidMedia Inc. (fluidmedia.ca)
The 14-year Start-up - Growing a Technology Company in Hamilton
http://democamphamilton7.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
On June 21 from 11 am – 2 pm visit the Transportation and Healthy Living Fair downtown in Gore Park. At Hamilton’s premier expo for healthy and active transportation you can find out who is doing what to help us get active and make your commute more fun.
Bring a friend, grab a bite to eat from a food truck, win a prize and spend your lunch in the park, getting active, checking out electric vehicles, cycling shops, eco-friendly groups and fitness enthusiasts.
When and Where Thursday June 21 from 11 am – 2 pm Gore Park Rain or Shine – Hughson and King Street - Look for the Fair’s tents
http://www.smartcommutehamilton.ca/en/events/transportation-healthy-living-fair-2012
Posted by JordanFysh
On Sunday, June 24th 2012, park your car and take a stroll through the core! This year’s Open Streets Hamilton includes over 2 kilometres of car-free roads for pedestrians, cyclists, scooters, skateboards, wheelchairs, and more!
Sunday, June 24th - 10am-5pm James Street North & Gore Park! Featuring: NEW SECTION! James North between York & King YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes (LiUNA Station) Gore Park Promenade Open to the Core Sat, June 23rd lead-in event on King William Street Pathways to Peace (1-4pm at The Lister Block)
http://www.openstreetshamilton.ca
Posted by hctp
This award-winning event brings together concerned men, women and families who step into high heels and step up for women—helping them to walk away from poverty and violence… one step at a time!
The premise is simple—teams of men, women and families walk in women’s shoes, raising eyebrows, raising awareness about serious issues, and raising funds in support of YWCA Hamilton’s Transitional Living Program.
There are a number of ways to participate : put a team together to walk on Sunday, June 24th, sponsor the event or donate a prize.
Posted by ywcahamilton
Join us for the 6th Annual Beasley Summer BBQ in Beasley Park!
This Fmaily Friendly event will be hled SATURDAY, JUNE 30th, 2012 from 2-5pm!
Enjoy hot dogs and drinks!
Featuring The Hamilton Youth Steel Drum Orchestra, a drum circle, hot dogs, cotton candy, arts & crafts and more!
Posted by Borrelli
Statistics say that floral gifts are mostly remembered irrespective of the genders, and not surprisingly, this is the gift that you’ll love to pick. Occasions or no occasions, your gifts accompanied with floral stuffs come equally good every time you gift them away. The floral blooms and blossoms come along with assorted gifts to USA such as the cakes, assorted gifts and other goodies. Get the glimpse at www.flowersdeliveryusa24x7.com and let FlowersDeliveryUSA24x7.com serve you an unforgettable way.
http://www.flowersdeliveryusa24x7.com
Posted by giftbasket8
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
This is a free, public talk about the mental health impact of chronic illness and how to manage stress and fatigue, among other things.
Featuring acclaimed motivational speaker Jason reid, and others.
http://www.endpkd.ca/Hamilton/index.asp
Posted by Hamchap
Free ‘Tire Pressure Clinics’ are returning to selected Canadian Tire store parking lots. Hamilton drivers will learn how to properly check their vehicle’s tire pressure, and receive a free Green Venture EcoDriver kit and tire pressure gauge.
Posted by JordanFysh
$5 tickets
A meet & greet fundraising event for Open Streets Hamilton fans and supporters! Lots of local wares for purchase, a chance to meet organizers and participants face-to-face, and loads of great acts providing entertainment to all our guests! Drop by after work for a chance to meet everyone involved in making this event a wonderful success! BBQ'd goodies, drinks and lots of great music to dance to! The first 100 guests to arrive will receive a complimentary Open Streets Hamilton 2012 button!
For more information email kathryn@openstreetshamilton.ca
http://www.openstreetshamilton.ca
Posted by hctp
Free ‘Tire Pressure Clinics’ are returning to selected Canadian Tire store parking lots. Hamilton drivers will learn how to properly check their vehicle’s tire pressure, and receive a free Green Venture EcoDriver kit and tire pressure gauge.
Posted by JordanFysh
LETS HELP CREATE A SAFER COMMUNITY FOR WOMEN AT RISK AND THEIR CHILDREN. AS WELL AS AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. A WOMENS SHELTER WITH ENCLOSED AREA FOR PLAY AND SAFETY..
$10 or PWYC
http://www.homegrownhamilton.com
Posted by hctp
Celebrate Summer in the North End with staff and volunteers of North Hamilton Community Health Centre. Games, Prizes, Live Music and Epic Storytelling and African Dance by Afroculture. Free BBQ. All are welcome!
Posted by friesen
ON FRIDAY AUGUST 17th we will be lighting a candle for each of the 588 members of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry that stormed the beaches of Dieppe France Aug 19, 1942. We will read each of their names aloud. There will also be, reading of the Act of Remembrance, a prayer, Playing of the Last Post, minute of silence, Rouse and Lament played by a bagpiper, reading of Commitment to Remember and ending with singing of our national anthem. End of ceremony for more information call Keven 905-312-4734 or Roy 905-662-6362
ALSO!!! Please support the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Association and make this a weekend of fun and remembrance. They have the following happening:
1353 Barton Street East Hamilton, Ontario 905-545-4611
SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 2012 DIEPPE CELEBRATION ENTERTAINMENT BY THE RHLI DANCE BAND Program for Saturday August 18, 2012: 6:00pm - 7:00pm BBQ 7:00pm – Midnight RHLI Dance Band
Event is open to all. RHLI Association Members no charge when presenting your membership card
Non Members: $5.00 BBQ and/or Dance
SUNDAY AUGUST 19TH, 2012 DIEPPE MEMORIAL PARADE 11:00 A.M. DIEPPE VETERANS PARK REFRESHMENTS TO FOLLOW IN RHLI CLUB
Posted by NWRASteelCity
‘Charmed!’ is the first word that comes to your blown mind after you see the RightShopping.in collection of jewelries. This online shopping concern has always been known to create something out-of-the box for its products, but this jewelry collection definitely stands atop the others. The emotions that are attached with your jewelry are simple and unambiguous, and in a way are very naïve. You get them all here exactly in that format. Get the visit at www.rightshopping.in/jewellery-india-online.html done now.
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Posted by jewellery
The Mohawk College Community Choir is holding auditions for new members on Tuesday, September 4 between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. by appointment only. We are hearing singers for all sections but are in special need of Tenors and Basses.
Concerts planned include: a December Christmas program in Dundas including Mozart's Coronation Mass, as well as other Christmas favourites; a Palm Sunday featuring Durufle's greatest work, the Requiem; and an early May fundraising concert of Broadway and jazz standards.
Rehearsals are held every Tuesday evening from 7:30-10:00 p.m. at Mohawk College (Fennell Campus) in Room F118.
Call Louise (905) 526-7938 for more details and to book an audition appointment. Visit our newly updated website for more choir and concert information: www.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir
Posted by Gayle
Teachers day is on 5th september, come and collect the flowers for your teacher
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Posted by rajdhani
This outdoor event is going to be a rip-roaring dance party. Saturday, September 8,Zumba® from 1pm to 3pm, register now online or at the on-site beginning at 12:30pm. At the Dundas Driving Park in lovely Dundas, Ontario.
The Zumbathon® is in support of Autism Dog Services and Jay Burley, who is on the waitlist for an ADS dog. We’re excited to bring this to you and hope to see you there. ADS is a registered Canadian charity that trains and places service dogs for children with autism.
Pledge forms can be downloaded at the website, at zumbadog.org.
Posted by Tybalt
We are starting a GSS Youth Advisory Group that will meet quarterly. The youth voices in your group are very important and valued and we are extending an invitation to youth leaders to come out and discuss how their youth representatives can join. All welcome!
http://greeningsacredspaceshamilton.blogspot.ca/
Posted by beatrice
Please join CIC-Hamilton Branch as we kick off the 2012-2013 program with our first “Politics at the Pub” event. Our speaker, Liam Stockdale, will present his research on the global politics of the Olympic games. The event will provide lots of opportunity to converse with the speaker in a casual environment over food, drinks, and of course, politics.
Admission: Free for CIC members Student Price (non-CIC members) = $3.00 General Admission = $6.00
Posted by CICHamilton
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
A free 90 minute workshop, exploring native and cultivated medicinal plants in the Apothecary's Garden, and some common wild medicinal plants growing in the adjacent Forest.
This kid-friendly workshop will look at the many culinary and medicinal uses of commonly available herbs, and demonstrate some simple and safe methods for identifying, harvesting, storing, and processing plants to make your own healing teas, broths, salves and herbal first aid.
A handout will be available with recipes, and tips for incorporating local plants in daily menus for their nutritional and immune boosting properties, as well as herbal uses in first aid, pre and post natal care, childhood diseases, and common discomforts.
The workshop will be lead by Dan Riegler of New Dawn Herbal Apothecary. Dan is also the designer and Master Gardener behind the Apothecary’s Garden.
Sponsored by OPIRG (Ontario Public Interest Research Group) at McMaster.
http://churchillgarden.blogspot.ca/
Posted by highwater
Fix Our World Healing Festival September 15th and 16th
Featuring BRIAN MELO CANADA'S 2007 CANADIAN IDOL WINNER & SONY BMG RECORDING ARTIST Nows the time to give it a try! Healing/Energy Fair-Practioners Rieki, Massage,Relexology, Quantum Touch, a variety of Modalities by Unity Schmidt & Janet Mahony. Free Admission All Ages
Environmental Festival 100% green Bullfrog Powered, Hamilton's First Cargo Bike Roll Call by Abram Bergen, Ride your bike and park at Evans Bike Shop teaching small bike repairs, Walk, Bus, Skateboard, Rollerblade. Bring your own reusable containers, Alkaline water station by Water land, Youth Dish washing station Keep us busy! Beer Garden by Lake of Bays Brewery. Giant Car Slide, Mini Putt and more fun stuff for families provided by Niagara Inflatables & Games Inc. Live Entertainment Melissa-Bel, Jamila B, Weekend Riot Club,Big Blue X, Motion Grove and more.. Special guests John Bauld performing for Award Winning" The Hamilton Yoga Institute" Instructor Peggy Higgins open Yoga Sessions, David Hickey performs with over 20 Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls & Gongs!, Environmentalist of the year Michael Nabert, Book Signings by Authors Evita Ochel & Marcella Grant! Special Empowering Workshops, Open Drumming, Sacred Fire and so much more! Raising Funds for Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club,Empowerment Squared, Fix Our World. Details online Fixourworld.ning.com
Like us on facebook Fix Our World Healing Festival Sept 15,16 at T. B. McQuesten Park South of Limeridge Mall (1199 Upper Wentworth and Lincoln Alexander in Hamilton, Ontario) A fun, FREE Admission healing festival for all ages!
Posted by MattJelly
FREE public illustrated talk. First in the Hamilton Association 2012 series. From Ontario's wilderness to Nunavut, Sue & Jim Waddington are continuing to discover and photograph sites where Group of Seven artists created their paintings decades earlier.
Posted by HAALSA
Presenter: Dr. Karen To (Staff Nephrologist - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton)
Dr. To will explain why hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs in people with Polycystic Kidney Disease, treatment options, and the blood pressure goal for treated patients.
A Nephrologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Michael G Degroot School of Medicine at McMaster University, Dr. To completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy at the University of Toronto prior to obtaining medical degree from McMaster University. She completed her Internal Medicine and Nephrology training in Hamilton. Dr. To is also a U.S. board certified nephrologist. Her areas of interest include peritoneal dialysis and kidney donor assessments.
http://www.endpkd.ca/Hamilton/index.asp
Posted by Hamchap
Learn marketing strategies, develop a sales pitch and attract members and investors to your renewable energy co-operative (including next steps to following up with interested but not yet committed individuals).
The OPA has finally released FIT 2.0. and the opportunity for community power has never been better! Hamilton Halton Energy Awareness Team (HHEAT) invites you to an engaging and fun workshop on tips and direction for generating sustained interest and new members as you move forward with your co-operative. A panel of marketing and sales experts will lead the workshop. These include: Glen Marshall-Greening Marketing inc.
Paul Charbonneau EnergyAdvocate.ca
Matt Zipchen TREC Renewable Energy Co-operative
RSVP. FREE event.
Posted by beatrice
Event Description: Come out and join the Hamilton Branch for an evening discussing the Arab Spring a year and a half later with our distinguished speaker Dr. Atif Kubursi.
Speaker’s biography: Dr. Atif A. Kubursi has taught Economics at McMaster University since 1969. Dr. Kubursi also taught economics at Purdue University in Indiana, USA, was a senior visiting scholar at Cambridge University, UK, and lectured and consulted at Harvard. In 1972, Atif Kubursi formed Econometric Research Limited which he has continuously served as its president. In 1982, he joined the United Nations Industrial Organization as Senior Development Officer. Since then he worked as a team leader of several UNIDO missions to Indonesia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Sudan, and Egypt. In his consulting activities he has specialized in the areas of economic development strategies, impact analysis and regional planning with special emphasis on the environment, tourism and industrial development. He has frequently lectured on globalization issues, economic development, oil and industrialization, impact of tourism on provincial and local economies, political econ omy of development, Arab affairs and on environment-economy linkages.
Admission: Non-Member Price = $2.00 Free for students and CIC members
Posted by CICHamilton
Cook It from Scratch with Good Food Box contents! Cooking from Scratch (with Good Food Box contents): Local Chefs to lead the sessions.
The Good Food Box is a non-profit fresh fruit and vegetable distribution program. It makes healthy fresh food affordable and accessible to everyone. For only $15 you receive a box of fresh quality produce worth $25 or more. GFB buys food at wholesale prices, with a preference for Ontario farmers. Read here for more about the Good Food Box.
The sessions are led by a ‘chef’ (a different one for each session) who will plan a menu and she will have two assistants. Start: 5:30 pm, cooking together until 6:30 and end with a communal meal.
Where: Friends Meeting House, 7 Butty Place, Hamilton. Wednesday, September 19th Wednesday, October 17th Wednesday, November 21st Register for a session by September,12th to avoid disappointment. Maximum number of participants 8 Bring your appetites and your willingness to learn. FREE!
http://greeningsacredspaceshamilton.blogspot.ca/
Posted by beatrice
Traveling green is an important way we can be stewards of our planet.
Fri. September 21st, Sat. 22nd and Sun. 23rd, Greening Sacred Spaces Hamilton invites people of all faiths to travel to worship that weekend on foot, by bike, by public transit or carpool. Your faith group will be competing against other Hamilton faith groups for a chance to win a prize for your place of worship.
Prizes include a rainbarrel, two return tickets to Montreal, bike helmets, Go tickets, Mountain Equipment Co-op goodies, Meditation Workshop and more!
ATTN: youth - you can win Jane Goodall tickets, if you pre-register. This is an opportunity for you to organize an event at your place of worship. Be part of the fun while promoting active transportation.
http://greeningsacredspaceshamilton.blogspot.ca/
Posted by beatrice
Open Streets Hamilton would like to invite you to join us at our next event, celebrating TWO fantastic Open Streets locations on Sunday, September 23rd, 2012!
James Street North, 10am – 5pm AND McMaster University campus & Sterling Street (Forsyth to Dalewood), 11am – 4pm Join the Open Streets Hamilton McMaster Edition facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/310391759058467/
Shuttle buses will be available between James Street North and McMaster University!
Get involved! 1) Join us on the street 2) Run an activity or become an exhibitor 3) Volunteer with us
Visit www.openstreetshamilton.ca for more information!
Sponsored by Smart Commute Hamilton, City of Hamilton, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Jamesville Community Hub, and the Hamilton Cycling Committee
Thanks to our in-kind sponsors: Copy Dog, The Button Pushers, THAAT Delivery, Homegrown Hamilton, Pitt Studios, Supercrawl, Club Absinthe, Weenies, and Urbanicity
Our great Partners: Smart Commute Hamilton, Hamilton Public Health, Hamilton Cycling Committee, Ward 2 office, Green Venture, Downtown Hamilton BIA, Environment Hamilton, Mohawk College, Sky Dragon Community Development Centre, North End Neighbours, Strathcona Community Council, Beasley Neighbourhood Association, Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association, McMaster University, Westdale Village BIA, YWCA Hamilton
Open Streets Hamilton is a community-based partnership dedicated to promoting active, healthy, and inclusive lifestyles by temporarily transforming streets into a shared space for everyone to experience. Make the Streets your Playground!
Fb event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/437250386313342/
http://www.openstreetshamilton.ca
Posted by hctp
DemoCamp is an event format that involves a keynote speaker, about 5 software demos which each consist of 5 minutes of actually demoing the software and 5 minutes of Q&A, followed by general socializing with the good company in attendance.
Keynote Speaker - Mabel's Labels
We'll have a keynote by Mabel's Labels at this DemoCamp! Mabel's Labels is a wonderful Hamilton success story, over the last 10 years the company has grown from 4 founders operating out of a basement to 40+ employees in a 14,000 sqaure foot location. Speaker and topic details will be posted soon.
http://democamphamilton8.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
Across the continent, communities are struggling to stop the flow of Tar Sands oil through their lands. Opposition to the Keystone XL and Northern Gateway pipelines is denying the Tar Sands a route to the south or west, keeping the oil landlocked in Alberta. Now, Enbridge is seeking to reverse their Line 9 pipeline through Southern Ontario to create an eastern path for it.
Tar Sands oil is the dirtiest oil in the world, and the extraction of it is fuelling catastrophic climate change while poisoning the communities around it. We all have an interest in keeping this oil in the ground and away from our homes.
Join us for a forum and discussion about Enbridge's reversal of the Line 9 oil pipeline. Speakers will describe: - The growing continental movement to stop the flow of Tar Sands oil - Enbridge's refusal to consult with the Haudenosaunee and other First Nations as treaty law requires - The threat to our local watershed, especially the Beverly Swamp, a provincially-significant wetland at the headwaters of the Spencer Creek.
This is a free event, though donations to cover costs will be accepted. The First Unitarian Church is accessible for mobility devices. This is a kid friendly event, and childcare will be available. Light food and drink provided.
http://hamiltonline9.wordpress.com/
Posted by Undustrial
Fresh from a visit to McMaster University, BikeSnobNYC will be dropping into the store as he rides his bike into Dundas. He would be happy to sign copies of his new book "The Enlightened Cyclist: Commuter Angst, Dangerous Drivers, and Other Obstacles on the Path to Two-Wheeled Transcendence" or chat about the joys and frustrations of life on two wheels.
Please stop by to say hello.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
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Join us for another awesome community potluck at the Lawn Bowling Club in Churchill Park.
Come out and celebrate the harvest and start of Thanksgiving weekend with your community!
Community volunteers will be cooking a few turkeys, and the kitchen is fully equipped, so just bring some side dishes, desserts, etc. to share with neighbours and friends.
Please bring your own drinks, and lawn chairs if you would like to sit outside.
We will be asking for donations to cover the costs of the rental and the turkeys. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated!
Everyone welcome. Hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/346538352107525/?context=create
Posted by highwater
NOTE: Joey Coleman, your 24-7 Hamilton reporter, has lobbied TO2015 to abide by Hamilton's media policy therefore this event is open to the public as well as the media. Follow the link to show your support for Joey by the way. He has got our backs in making Hamilton an open society!
The TORONTO 2015 Pan American/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) and its partners will announce the funding and design details for the sole soccer venue for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games—the new Ivor Wynne Stadium.
Media will have an opportunity to interview officials regarding the facility following the news conference.
TO2015, joined by officials from the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Hamilton, will make the announcement on the current stadium's field.
Please check in at the media desk upon arrival.
Posted by lawrence
Bill and the Night Crawlers, the Art Crawl band that has played on James Street North in front of the former Blue Angel Gallery throughout the summer Art Crawls of 2012, will be at Christ's Church Cathedral tonight for the October Art Crawl. Drop by during the evening and join us at our new Art Crawl location for a celebration of music, banter, improptu dancing and the sheer fun that is a central part of Art Crawl. Visit the Cathedral and take in the Makers Market goods and crafts out front - its great to be back!
Posted by fickrl
FREE public talk from the Hamilton Association. Newborns and infants don't see faces the same way adults do. They learn to recognize people and interpret expressions like happiness, sadness, anger & fear. Daphne Maurer, McMaster psychology professor, and international authority, talks about the wonders of how we all learn, effects of vision problems and new therapies to help resolve problems.
Posted by HAALSA
Jian Ghomeshi, host of Q on CBC Radio One, will be in Hamilton to celebrate the release of his new memoir, "1982". The book is a look at a pivotal year in the life of an Iranian Canadian teen growing up in Thornhill, Ontario.
Please join us to hear Jian Ghomeshi reminisce about life and music in the 80s.
This event is a fundraiser for Dundas' Carnegie Gallery building fund.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Bryan Prince Bookseller.
Thank you to the Lincoln Alexander Centre for their support of this event.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
Award-winning author, Salman Rushdie will be in Hamilton for a rare public appearance to promote the release of his memoir, "Joseph Anton." The book is Salman Rushdie's story of living life under a fatwa following the publication of his novel, "The Satanic Verses."
Salman Rushdie will be taking part in an on-stage interview with award-winning author, Charles Foran.
Tickets are $45 and include a copy of "Joseph Anton." Contact Bryan Prince Bookseller to purchase tickets to this once in a lifetime literary event.
Presented by Bryan Prince Bookseller, A Different Drummer Books and Random House of Canada. With special thanks to IFOA Ontario and the Lincoln Alexander Centre for their support.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
Announcing SHIFT CHANGE (www.shiftchange.org) - the new documentary about how worker-owned cooperatives are reshaping the economy around the US, and the world – will soon have its Canadian premiere, in Ancaster. We’re pleased to announce the upcoming screening, which is by donation, and open to the public. (Suggested donation: $5, or pay-what-you-can. Free for participants at the Conference of the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation, being held Nov 7 - 10 at the same location: www.canadianworker.coop/2012AGM.)
To get your name on the attendance list, please RSVP to hazel@canadianworker.coop
https://www.facebook.com/events/294892510619228/?fref=ts
http://canadianworker.coop/2012AGM
Posted by hcorcoran
Award-winning Canadian journalist and author, Alanna Mitchell will talk about her book: Sea Sick, released in 2009. Sea Sick is the first book to examine the current state of the world’s oceans, and the great unexamined ecological crisis of the planet: the fact that we are altering everything about the oceans, from their temperature, salinity, and acidity, to the life within them.
This is a public event, sponsored by: Institute for Globalization & the Human Condition; CUPE 3906; McMaster Campus Ministries Council; Advocacy and Action for Social Justice Club; McMaster Centre for Climate Change; School of Geography and Earth Sciences; United Church Hamilton Conference; OPIRG McMaster; McMaster Initiative for Water Working Group; MACgreen; United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health and HOPE Chair in Peace and Health.
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/Coastal/Coastalseminarseries.htm
Posted by coastal
FREE public lecture remembering CBC radio, arguably at its best. Peter Gzowski promoted a generous sense of being a Canadian in the 1980s and 90s on national CBC radio. He showcased homegrown Canadian culture, Canada's North, science, immigration and everyday life. He was called "the voice of Canada". Rae Fleming investigates and challenges the image in his recent Gzowski biography. Q & A to follow.
Posted by HAALSA
Unlocking the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Dr. Laroche is a thought-provoking and educational speaker / facilitator who has presented at over 200 conferences and venues across Canada and the States. He regularly teaches at several Canadian and American universities, including the University of Toronto’s EMBA Program at the Rotman School of Business.
Here are a few good reasons why you should attend this session: • Learn how to leverage diversity to incr ease innovations • Learn best practice in diversity management • Learn how to implement diversity best practice into your workplace
http://www.advantagediversity.ca
Posted by HCCI_1
You’re invited to the first in a series of community conversation cafés with newcomers and community representatives.
Hear from your locally elected representatives! have your voice heard!
Childcare and translation services available FREE! REFRESHMENTS!
To register or for more info, call Liliana Figueredo. 905-297-4694
Posted by HCCIandAD
Planning Kirkendall: First in a series of potlucks and community conversations that will help us make key decisions about what we want for our neighbourhood.
Kirkendall is beginning to face a number of key development/redevelopment decisions, including a proposed seven-story development on Locke Street. It has been difficult to address these kinds of land use questions without an overarching, broadly supported plan that lists our main priorities for the neighbourhood. (The current Kirkendall Secondary Plan was developed in 1982.)
Planning Kirkendall is part of “Know Your Neighbourhood, Grow Your Neighbourhood,” a project that will help Kirkendall residents connect, take stock, and plan for the future. The project has been led by volunteers, including Kirkendall residents Pamela Hubbard, Chandra Rice, Marion Emo, Matt Leighninger, Jennifer Anne Barrett, and Cathy Pead. The first event of this project was a successful “Sowing the Seeds” gathering held last June to see if there is interest in moving forward. Everyone at the session expressed that it’s a good idea.
What will this process produce? In 3-4 meetings, over the next several months, Know and Grow Your Neighbourhood - Planning Kirkendall will help us assess information about the neighbourhood, move further on the themes that emerged at the “Sowing the Seeds” gathering, surface other priorities and concerns, and produce a plan that can help guide decision-making by neighbourhood residents, local officials, city planners, and developers. Councillor Brian McHattie and other local stakeholders will be attending the meeting next week.
If you’re interested in attending and want to help us pull it together, please contact Matt Leighninger at mattleighninger@earthlink.net.
Posted by mattleighninger
Event Description: The Hamilton Branch of the CIC proudly welcomes the community to an evening on the Eurozone crisis and what it means to Canadian investors with one of Canada’s brightest, and most recognizable young investment advisors.
Admission: Students and CIC Members = Free Non-Members = $2.00
Please contact Kendra Swallow, Director of Advertising, for details at: swalloks@mcmaster.ca 416.276.1443
Posted by CICHamilton
Keeping Families Together: A Community Forum, featuring Carolyn Vanderlip and Rod McDowell speaking on immigration system as well as informal remarks by Lucene Charles. Sponsored by a grant from the Anglican Diocese of Niagara and supported by Micah House and Friends of Lucene Charles.
Posted by BeulahAve
Are you interested in volunteering or conducting research internationally? Have you wondered why people work internationally? Working within different settings to effect change around water, sanitation and health in developing communities can prove challenging but rewarding. Panelists will talk about their experiences, providing personal insights on the challenges, opportunities and rewards to working in the field. Speakers will provide valuable advice on the realities through anecdotal stories of volunteering or conducting research in developing countries.
Please RSVP to contact.inweh@unu.edu. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
Posted by KCave
Novelist, broadcaster and First Nations activist, Thomas King will be in Hamilton to discuss his latest book "The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America".
"The Inconvenient Indian" is at once a “history” and the complete subversion of a history—in short, a critical and personal meditation that the remarkable Thomas King has conducted over the past 50 years about what it means to be “Indian” in North America.
Rich with dark and light, pain and magic, this book distills the insights gleaned from that meditation, weaving the curiously circular tale of the relationship between non-Natives and Natives in the centuries since the two first encountered each other. In the process, King refashions old stories about historical events and figures, takes a sideways look at film and pop culture, relates his own complex experiences with activism, and articulates a deep and revolutionary understanding of the cumulative effects of ever-shifting laws and treaties on Native peoples and lands.
Please join us for this free, public lecture.
Presented by Bryan Prince Bookseller, OPIRG McMaster, McMaster First Nations Student Association and Random House of Canada.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
For this years live and silent auction, we’re taking some of the Hamilton regions best artists to present a one-of-a-kind art experience. Whether adding to your art collection or starting your holiday shopping, this evening of art, refreshments and live music in support of your local arts community is not to be missed.
Tickets: General Admission $50.00 Hamilton Arts Council members $25.00
Tickets available at 22 Wilson Street, 2nd Floor 905-481-3218 Or admin@hamiltonartscouncil.ca
http://www.hamiltonartscouncil.ca
Posted by vboucher
Come celebrate the values of the co-op and learn more about what membership means. There will be a short presentation, live music, Mustard Seed t-shirts, delicious local treats, and a great deal of merriment for all who come.
We will also be launching the on-line membership registration system that night. If you are not able to join us in person, please visit our membership page after November 29th to become a founder of the co-op.
For more information please visit www.mustardseed.coop
Posted by Friesen
What can families do to increase their resilience to upsets and breakdowns in the food and farming system? What can farmers do to keep our food supply secure, healthy and local?
Nicole Foss lives on a farm near Ottawa, is trained as a biologist and in environmental law, She consults on energy and financial issues, blogging at www.theautomaticearth.org. She has a great interest in health and nutrition.
Her talk will address food production in the future and the health timebomb we've created in the era of industrial foodstuffs. We've built a farming system with critical dependencies on fossil fuels, large scale mono-cropping and genetically engineered seed. She will focus on the impacts of energy climate and money. Her down-to-earth talk will help you grasp what limits to growth really means. Almost no one talks about the bigger picture, so people struggle to understand. She helps you identify your options to prepare for challenging times
Nicole Foss, BSc, LLM, has lectured in 15 countries and given hundreds of speeches and workshops over the past three years. Come to Copetown to learn what you can about your food, your farm and your family.
This event is co-sponsored by Old 99 Farm, Local 351 National Farmers Union, Copetown Lions Club and DundasInTransition.ca. Donations accepted at the door, $10 suggested.
Her Ontario visits are as follows.
NOV 26 Chatham, ON
United Way of Chatham-Kent 7pm
NOV 27 Sarnia, ON Lambton Inn 7pm
NOV 28 Shedden, ON, Elgin County Shedden Keystone Complex 3-5pm
NOV 29 Clinton, ON, Huron County REACH Huron Centre 7.30pm
NOV 30 Hamilton, ON Copetown Community Centre 1-5pm
DEC 2 Barrie, ON 89 Dunlop St East 2-4pm
http://www.facebook.com/events/109115615920669/
Posted by grahamia
The Westdale Children's School is hosting its annual Christmas market, featuring unique gifts for the whole family from a variety of local vendors, cafe, live seasonal music, children's crafts and silent auction.
http://westdalechildrensschool.org/
Posted by verhovm
Join Maestro Holler and the Mohawk College Community Choir for this beloved Christmas tradition taking place on Saturday, December 1, 2012, 7:30 p.m. at historic St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park Street West, Dundas, Ontario.
This year we celebrate the season of Christmas with one of Mozart’s most famous works – the Coronation Mass in C Major accompanied by the Mercredi Musique Chamber Orchestra of Niagara. The second half of the concert will continue our tradition of Christmas favourites and audience participation. Join us for Christmas cheer in the parlour following the performance.
Tickets are $20.00 general admission and $15 students/seniors may be reserved by calling (905-526-7938). This choral concert has become a Christmas favourite in Dundas so get your tickets early!
http://www2.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir/concerts.html
Posted by Gayle
FREE illustrated public talk by McMaster professor Gregory Slater. Working with NASA and other groups to uncover evidence of ancient life, Dr. Slater studies unusual life forms such as those found at the bottom of a unique British Columbia lake. Q & A to follow. See www.haalsa.org for details.
Posted by HAALSA
Workshop by Peter Bane, internationally recognized permaculture instructor and author of The Permaculture Handbook, Garden Farming for Town and Country. Learn your approach to increased food security right where you live. Fee $100 for one to three people, bring your friends. Register in advance.
http://www.old9farm.locallygrown.net
Posted by grahamia
At the Breakfast Learning Forum, Sustainable Hamilton's Andrew Craig, Senior Manager Environmental Initiatives, will talk about two of RBC’s areas of focus – water and sustainable communities. His presentation will also be an opportunity for businesses and NGOs to learn from the successful solutions he has helped create to satisfy multiple stakeholders. The forum features a panel of speakers: Dr. David WIlkinson, new Provost and Vice President at McMaster University, will talk about McMaster’s commitment to sustainability: Liz Nield, CEO of Lura Consulting with Case studies in Effective Collaboration for Sustainable Communities: and Joan Bell, Executive Director, Hamilton Conservation Foundation will present "Win:Win Business – Environment Partnerships".
http://dec7sustainablehamiltonrbcevent.eventbrite.ca
Posted by Greening
Women Rising: A Books to Bars Fundraiser Women Rising celebrates women's strength by uniting to support our imprisoned sisters. Imprisoned women in Canada lack access to education, resources, community and support. Please join us for an evening of women centered music, poetry, art and inspiration to raise awareness and much needed funds for all our sisters behind bars.
December 13th @ the Artword Artbar 15 Colbourne Street Doors open at 7:00 Admission is a PWYC donation - no one will be turned away. (Gently used soft cover books welcomed)
All proceeds will support initiatives and programs within Grand Valley Institute for Women, Ontario's only federal prison for women.
To learn more about our work at GVI visit http://bookstobars.com/news-and-events
Posted by Books_to_Bars
Fantastic deals on new and like-new books and gifts. Support the gritLIT festival as you do some holiday shopping.
Posted by gritLIT
Bill and the Art Crawlers are playing a show at the Artword Artbar as a special presentation in celebration of the December James Street North Art Crawl. Join us for a evening of music and humour as we hit the stage about 8 - 8:15 and make your feet move to the sounds of jazz, rock, blues, and folk. Pssst....Ron might even bring out his violin and join us on a few tunes!
See ya there.
Posted by fickrl
Fantastic deals on new and like-new books and gifts. Support the gritLIT festival as you do some holiday shopping.
Posted by gritLIT
Sunday, December 16th at Homegrown Hamilton!
Doors open @ 6pm Entertainment starts @ 7pm
Featuring: Great music, Silent Auction, Door Prizes and Get Your Free Picture with Santa! More details TBA!
$10 - All proceeds support Open Streets Hamilton!
For more information visit www.openstreetshamilton.ca or email: info@openstreetshamilton.ca
Can't make it or want to support Open Streets Hamilton even more? Donate online through PayPal! www.openstreetshamilton.ca/donate
Open Streets Hamilton is a community-based partnership dedicated to promoting active, healthy, and inclusive lifestyles by temporarily transforming streets into a shared space for everyone to experience. Open Streets Hamilton: Make the Streets your Playground!
https://www.facebook.com/events/305146839594475/
Posted by hctp
On December 10th 2012 a national day of action took place with a callout for “all people to join in a revolution which honours and fulfills Indigenous sovereignty which protects the land and water”.
Since that day Idle No More has resonated with the people and spread quickly throughout the world, from Saskatoon to Edinburgh. Slowly we are all coming together to begin the fight for a better future.
Grassroots organizers in the Hamilton, ON area are asking for your support and solidarity by joining us in a solidarity march within the area this Saturday January the 5th. Our goal is to bring awareness to the cause, build community and solidarity through actions and to increase the pressure on the government to address and resolve issues pertaining to land and water protection, as well as indigenous sovereignty.
Sunday, January 6 at 1PM please join the Hamilton Branch of the ACO for a guided walking tour of the unique architecture of The Gore. Learn about the significance of the buildings that surround Hamilton's iconic park and the district's importance in Hamilton's history.
Meet at the Statue of Queen Victoria.
Tour is weather dependent. If there is a blizzard or cold alert it will not take place.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ACO-Hamilton-Branch/112528678918710?fref=ts
Posted by KaylaJ
Speaker: Dr. Brent Wolfe, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University
Please RSVP to contact.inweh@unu.edu
Effective stewardship of floodplain landscapes requires knowledge of the relative roles of natural processes and upstream human activities on environmental flows. In floodplain landscapes, hydroecological conditions that develop from potentially competing drivers tend to be expressed at spatial and temporal scales that are often inadequately captured by existing monitoring datasets. Consequently, perceived cause – effect relations may be misunderstood, conflict can escalate among stakeholders, and effectiveness of surveillance systems, policies and governance may be impaired. This is the context for the Peace-Athabasca Delta, an internationally-recognized water-rich floodplain landscape located in northern Alberta that has been subject to multiple stressors. Based on over a decade of research, this seminar will relay key findings from lake sediment records that have fostered an unparalleled window into the past to address water quantity and quality concerns of today.
Posted by KCave
This meeting, organized by the Hamilton Civic League, Environment Hamilton, Hamiltonians for Progressive Development and the Hamilton chapter of the Council of Canadians, will provide an update on the Airport Employment Growth District (AEGD) plan that is going to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for a three-week hearing starting January 14, 2013.
Hamiltonians for Progressive Development appealed the City's plan to rezone and service thousands of acres of farmland around Hamilton International Airport to attract new industrial development, arguing that the plan goes against the Province's intensification mandate, will contribute to suburban sprawl and is unnecessary with all of the unused and under-used industrial land already inside the urban boundary.
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
Is computer programming a scary mystery to you? That's OK! Have you ever wanted to change that? Now you can! Attend our Javascript workshop for curious beginners!
Javascript is the programming language that makes modern websites work, whether it's Facebook or the last online shopping cart you used. Javascript is beginner friendly, but learning Javascript will also teach you the core ideas that are part of all computer programming. Javascript is also nice because you don't have to install anything in order to learn, you can write it in any text editor and it runs in your web browser!
http://introtojava.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
CoderCamp is an unconference in the same spirit as BarCamp. CoderCamp is for local software developers to learn techniques and technologies from one another in a casual setting. We meet to talk about coding, to learn from each other, and get better at what we do in the process. We have a projector and screen setup for people to give talks. You don't have to give a talk to attend, but we welcome you to come, talk and share what you know as well.
http://codercamp.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
The research is clear and it's no secret: a downtown Hamilton casino will: increase the social costs of gambling; channel money away from local businesses; derail vitalization in the core; contribute only minimally to city coffers; and cost the agricultural sector in Flamborough thousands of jobs if Flamboro Downs is shut down.
Join us at Waterdown High on January 16th for a peaceful rally, followed by a public information session hosted by the City of Hamilton.
http://www.nodowntowncasino.ca/
Posted by LindsayG
Join us Thursday, January 17th to be inspired by some of the biggest startups around the world, and have a chance to mingle with fellow entrepreneurs here in our great city.
Watch the Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApUln7AD0_Q
Kitestring creative branding studio, Innovation Factory, Fullerton Media, and Mohawk College have teamed up to host a screening of The Startup Kids.
After watching the trailer for this film, we knew it had to be shown here in Hamilton and saw the opportunity to bring together the best and brightest of Hamilton's entrepreneur and startup community.
The Startup Kids is a documentary about young web entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Europe. It contains interviews with the founders of Vimeo, SoundCloud, Kiip, InDinero, Dropbox, Foodspotting and many others who talk about how they started their company and their lives as an entrepreneur.
The movie is made by two Icelandic entrepreneurs, Vala Halldorsdottir and Sesselja Vilhjalmsdottir, who founded their first company shortly after the economic collapse of Iceland and wanted to motivate other young people to become entrepreneurs.
The film will be screened at the beautiful McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Mohawk College.
Tickets and details: http://thestartupkidshamilton.eventbrite.ca/
http://thestartupkidshamilton.eventbrite.ca/
Posted by chadfullerton
The research is clear and it's no secret: a downtown Hamilton casino will: increase the social costs of gambling; channel money away from local businesses; derail vitalization in the core; contribute only minimally to city coffers; and cost the agricultural sector in Flamborough thousands of jobs if Flamboro Downs is shut down.
Join us at City Hall on January 17th for a peaceful rally, followed by a public information session hosted by the City of Hamilton.
http://www.nodowntowncasino.ca/
Posted by LindsayG
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
Polycystic Kidney Disease patient, Lori, believes living a healthy life is important and by telling her personal story she hopes other chronic kidney disease patients will learn some helpful hints for living well.
Lori is one of the estimated 66,000 Canadians affected by Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), a hereditary disorder characterized by fluid-filled cysts on the kidneys, and she is sharing her personal journey on January 20 to encourage others living with chronic kidney disease to live the best life they can.
"At the age of 19, I was shocked to be diagnosed with an inherited kidney disease," said Lori, a PKD Foundation of Canada member. "Because I was adopted, I'd been unaware of my genetic medical history."
In 2010, Lori came close to dying from end-stage renal failure. Today, Lori undergoes regular dialysis treatments and is on the waiting list for a kidney transplant.
Free informational support meetings for PKD patients, their families and friends, are hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada six times a year. Free street parking and paid on-site parking is available.
More information is available on the PKD Foundation of Canada website.
http://www.endpkd.ca/2012/Hamilton/index.asp
Posted by Hamchap
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
DemoCamp is an event format that involves a keynote speaker, about 5 software demos which each consist of 5 minutes of actually demoing the software and 5 minutes of Q&A, followed by general socializing with the good company in attendance.
DemoCamp is the largest regularly occurring technology event in Hamilton, with a community of 230 attendees at DemoCampHamilton9.
Keynote speaker: Janna Cameron Usability / Accessibility Specialist @ Desire2Learn
http://democamphamilton10.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
AGENDA
6:45 - 7:00 PM Participant Sign In 7:00 PM Introduction and Welcome Presentation of the Arts Funding Task Force's Findings and Recommendations Comment Cards - for participants to provide detailed feedback Small Group Conversations to explore Why? What? How? for the following topics as they relate to funding programs and initiatives (self-select 2 of 4 topics): #1 Peer/Jury Review #2 Measuring Success #3 Encouraging Innovation #4 Advisory Services Comment Cards - review of comments submitted Highlights of Small Group Discussions Wrap Up and Next Steps 9:00 PM Adjourn
http://www.hamilton.ca/CultureandRecreation/Arts_Culture_And_Museums/Arts/ArtsandArtistsForum.htm
Posted by 2search4
The Ontario Government is currently soliciting public feedback on the Ministry of Transportation's Cycling Strategy, which has the following three goals:
The MTO first released a cycling strategy in 1992 with the goal of encouraging more cycling across the province. After 20 years, "the time has come to have a refreshed approach to encourage cycling in the province and ensure the safety of all road users."
Citizens can follow this link and click the "Submit Comment" button to get to the feedback form.
The deadline for submissions is January 29, 2013.
What does it mean to be a democratic people?
Proposing a strategy for reclaiming Canadian democracy.
Fight back against:
Stolen elections
Contempt for Parliament
Unaccountable government
Excessive Executive Secrecy
Violations of Human Rights
*Criminalization of Dissent
*Anti-democratic omnibus bills
A public talk by writer-artist-instructor: Frank Bedek
Posted by rrrandy
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
‘Take a breath, and you sample the world.’ So reads a National Geographic Jan 2013 article on microbes. Many airborne microbes travel enormous distances, eventually circling the globe. Similarly human activity, in any part of the globe affects us all. ‘It’s A Girl,’ the documentary film, is about the estimated 200 million girls who are missing in the world due to gendercide. Shot on location in India and China, It’s a Girl exposes the truth about this war against girls and laments the lack of any effective measure against this injustice. The Divine Light Awakening Society understands there is truly an answer to restoring balance.
If you stand for Gender Equality, Human Rights, Non-Violence, and are against Gendercide, join us on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 1441 Barton St E, Hamilton from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. for a viewing of this documentary. There will also be a presentation on Santulan – our Gender Equality Program. Lunch will be served. For more information call 905-545-9178 or email divinelightawakeningsociety@gmail.com.
http://www.divinelighthamilton.com
Posted by vitala
FREE Public Talk. Antique maps tell stories about past societies, knowledge and beliefs. McMaster geographer Dr. Walter Peace explores the fascinating tales behind some historic maps in a richly illustrated talk. Q&A. No registration required.
Posted by HAALSA
Tuesday Feb. 5 at 5:30pm -7:30 pm meet at MUSC 220 for divestment campaign start-up/launch meeting.
With divestment campaigns in over 210 colleges and universities in the States and Canada, including McGill, U of O, and U of T, its time for McMaster to get on board.
Pleas PASS THIS ON to anyone you feel may want to get involved and join the FB event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/502520779799442/
Posted by rrrandy
Speaker: Dr. Harvey Shear, Professor, Department of Geography, University of Toronto, Mississauga.
Topic: Canada and China each face major challenges in managing their water resources in the 21st Century (both quality and quantity). While one might think that such vast countries would not experience these problems, they both do, but for very different reasons. This seminar will examine the issues in each country and what, if anything, governments and citizens are doing to guard their water resources.
RSVP to contact.inweh@unu.edu Free admission, parking and refreshments!
Posted by KCave
Presentations scheduled by RockHammer on the HardRock Cafe downtown casino proposal and No Downtown Hamilton CasiNO!
http://www.facebook.com/NoDowntownHamiltonCasino
Posted by mrjanitor
Every year about 5000 folks of all genders get help from SACHA. We need your support to keep offering these amazing services to the Hamilton community.
Join us for an elegant evening of chocolate treats from Hamilton and surrounding area's premiere chocolatiers, bakeries and restaurants.
Tickets:
Tickets are available:
By phone during SACHA's centre hours - 905.525.4573
In person at SACHA - 75 MacNab Street South, 3rd Floor
Online at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/298795
Money raised at Chocolate Fest helps SACHA to support survivors of sexual violence and to work to end gender injustice in Hamilton.
http://sacha.ca/chocolate-fest-2013
Posted by adrian
Oppose the Austerity Agenda! Rally at Tim Hudak’s Office Friday, February 8 -- 3:30-5:00 pm 4961 King Street East, Unit M, Beamsville For rides, contact Local 1005: 905-547-1417, info@uswa1005.ca
Posted by mrjanitor
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
Come and have your voice heard about proposed enhancements to Metrolinx's regional transportation plan, The Big Move. Between the proposed LRT and the coming all day service to the James St N. station, there is plenty to discuss. Come and share your ideas in this highly interactive session.
Posted by JasonAAllen
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze!
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
Matapa Music & Arts Organization and Bryan Prince Bookseller are pleased to present an evening of music and memories on Family Day.
This presentation is part of Matapa's Roots en Route Festival celebrating Black History Month.
In 1967, John Ellison wrote the song, (She's) Some Kind of Wonderful, which would go on to become one of the most famous songs in the history of popular music. In his new autobiography, "Some Kind of Wonderful: The John Ellison Story", John gives readers a unique and detailed glimpse into a life of tremendous hardship, violent racism and musical success.
The evening will feature a reading by John Ellison & co-author, Jon Wells. Followed by a musical performance by John Ellison.
Free admission, everyone welcome.
http://www.matapa.ca/events/136-roots-en-route-festival
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
• Participate in a conversation about how to be an Inclusive Community • Explore ways to create a sense of community belonging • Share your experiences as an immigrant / newcomer or long-term resident of Hamilton
Special guest speakers: Hamilton East/Stoney Creek MP Wayne Marston, and city councillors Sam Merulla (Ward 4), Chad Collins (Ward 5) and Brad Clark (Ward 9).
Posted by HCCI_1
SAGEQUEST is a program of choice offered by the HWDSB. One of the main highlights of the program is that students form a community where learning is a social process. This means students frequently collaborate in whole group and small group cooperative activities. The principles of compassion and respect are explicitly emphasized, creating a climate of understanding and acceptance.
Posted by JBJ
CoderCamp is an unconference in the same spirit as BarCamp. CoderCamp is for local software developers to learn techniques and technologies from one another in a casual setting. We meet to talk about coding, to learn from each other, and get better at what we do in the process. We have a projector and screen setup for people to give talks. You don't have to give a talk to attend, but we welcome you to come, talk and share what you know as well.
http://codercamp.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
The Hamilton Friendship with Cuba and Bryan Prince Bookseller present an evening of music and poetry to mark Black History Month.
Join us for live music, poetry readings and a poetry slam. For the poetry slam, you are invited to write and recite a poem about Cuba, Black History or the theme "Rhythm of Resistance". There will be two $50 cash prizes awarded. Slam judges include: d-lishus, Dr Keith Ellis, Bill Mahoney and Evelyn Myrie.
Tickets $10/ PWYC, nobody turned away.
This is a fundraiser for the CNC Cuba Hurricane Relief Fund.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
Great music for a great Queen.
In the year of her diamond anniversary our concert celebrates the reign of HM Elizabeth II with music by Parry, Handel, Vaughan Williams, and Byrd. Great British music from the eras of Elizabeth I, Victoria, and HM Elizabeth II.
Our concert features Angus Sinclair, accomplished music director and organist, performing on one of Hamilton's finest instruments, a four-manual 1908 Casavant.
The choir is also proud to welcome soprano Marion Samuel-Stevens to Hamilton audiences. Ms. Samuel-Stevens is in demand as a soloist and has performed with numerous Ontario choirs and orchestras, including the Elora Festival, the Toronto Classical Singers, and the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra.
Featuring
Angus Sinclair, organ Marion Samuel-Stevens, soprano
Posted by cox
The Hamilton Community Garden Network and Green Venture will be hosting this event inspired by Seeds of Diversity Canada featuring seed vendors and exchanges, garden workshops, community groups, refreshments, and the chance to win prizes.
Posted by 2bhonest
Prof. Liette Vasseur, Department of Biological Sciences, Brock University, will be giving a lecture on Preparing coastal communities of Atlantic Canada: Challenges of preserving natural & sociocultural elements
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
Posted by coastal
All the snow has melted and left an open canvas for homeowners to add some colour to their home and yard. Homeowners will have 2 acres filled to the brim with exhibitors all whom have over 300 brands for all interior and exterior needs. The Ideal Home and Garden Show, presented by Re/max, is the perfect place for homeowners to get ideas from a series of celebrity guest, and the pro-advice pavilion. From hot-tubs to mattress sets the Ideal Home and Garden Show has you covered.
The Ideal Home and Garden Show is taking place at the The Careport Centre, conveniently located just off Hwy 403 and featuring six acres of free visitor parking. For more information on The Ideal Home and Garden Show, on show times, schedules and to purchase discount tickets please visit www.idealhomeshow.ca. Tickets will be $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and youth, and kids under 13 are free.
Posted by Hayley.ImaginePR
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
Art supplies and space are provided for kids and adults to come and paint, draw, sculpt or screen print. Entertainment will be provided with live Hamilton musicians. Admission and refreshments (donuts & coffee etc) will be pay-what-you-can donation with proceeds donated to children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Africa through www.mcc.org.
Posted by reuben
All the snow has melted and left an open canvas for homeowners to add some colour to their home and yard. Homeowners will have 2 acres filled to the brim with exhibitors all whom have over 300 brands for all interior and exterior needs. The Ideal Home and Garden Show, presented by Re/max, is the perfect place for homeowners to get ideas from a series of celebrity guest, and the pro-advice pavilion. From hot-tubs to mattress sets the Ideal Home and Garden Show has you covered.
The Ideal Home and Garden Show is taking place at the The Careport Centre, conveniently located just off Hwy 403 and featuring six acres of free visitor parking. For more information on The Ideal Home and Garden Show, on show times, schedules and to purchase discount tickets please visit www.idealhomeshow.ca. Tickets will be $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and youth, and kids under 13 are free.
Posted by Hayley.ImaginePR
A stellar lineup of internationally acclaimed local artists, including a Juno Award nominee, will delight– and likely surprise– the audience at World Music, an event being staged March 2nd, at 5:30 p.m., at Centenary United Church in downtown Hamilton.
Presented by the Raga Music School with support from the Immigrant Culture and Art Association and Centenary, virtuoso sitarist Neeraj Prem has assembled an impressive lineup of performers for this fund-raiser concert on behalf of Centenary United Church.
Among the musicians is jazz saxophonist Sundar Viswanathan of Jaffa Road, a group nominated for World Music Album of the Year for its record Where The Light Gets In.
Joining Sundar will be Neeraj Prem on sitar with Prem Tewari on tabla, classical guitarist Emma Rush, flutist Sara Traficante, Anita Hiripi on violin, Mate Szigeti on flute, and jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia.
The not-to-be-missed evening will feature solo performances by the artists, combos, and a grand fusion finale that combines jazz, classical and Indian music styles.
http://www.centenaryunited.org/world-music-event/
Posted by ViennaCafe
FREE Public Talk. Textile artist Lorraine Roy talks about and shows images of her intricate collages inspired by her concern for the environment. Q & A over coffee & cookies. Details at www.haalsa.org Sponsored by The Hamilton Association. No registration required. Accessible & close to HSR bus stops.
Posted by HAALSA
All the snow has melted and left an open canvas for homeowners to add some colour to their home and yard. Homeowners will have 2 acres filled to the brim with exhibitors all whom have over 300 brands for all interior and exterior needs. The Ideal Home and Garden Show, presented by Re/max, is the perfect place for homeowners to get ideas from a series of celebrity guest, and the pro-advice pavilion. From hot-tubs to mattress sets the Ideal Home and Garden Show has you covered.
The Ideal Home and Garden Show is taking place at the The Careport Centre, conveniently located just off Hwy 403 and featuring six acres of free visitor parking. For more information on The Ideal Home and Garden Show, on show times, schedules and to purchase discount tickets please visit www.idealhomeshow.ca. Tickets will be $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and youth, and kids under 13 are free.
Posted by Hayley.ImaginePR
Startup Weekend Hamilton returns April 26th - April 28th!
Do you have a creative passion such as software development, music, fashion, film, art, or design? Or do you enjoy talking to customers, marketing, and developing monetization strategies? Maybe you should be part of a startup...
Startup Weekend Hamilton is an event where startups happen in a single weekend. Ideas for startups are pitched on Friday night, teams form to work on the business model and build prototypes, and by Sunday night the teams are presenting their new startup in front of a panel of expert judges to select a winner.
This ticket sale launch party is for all those interested in attending Startup Weekend Hamilton 3! Startup Weekend organizers and veterans of past Startup Weekends will be in attendance to answer any questions you have.
Andrew Holden - CXO @ Weever Apps
Weever Apps is one of Hamilton's hottest tech startups!! Weever Apps is located in McMaster Innovation Park and were the first prize winnner's of the inaugeral Lion's Lair event. One Weever mobile web app works across almost all touch phones and tablets - and can be shared instantly between two people. Weever Apps is used by over 14,000 customers in over 60 countries. Andrew Holden is a co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Weever Apps. Andrew is a web development expert and frequently writes about mobile visitor engagement and online best practices. He is a contributing writer for many online publications including Social Media Examiner, KillerStartups, and Tech.li.
We'll also have Mohamed El Mahallawy of Nervu Ninja and Matt Gardner of Groupnotes give Startup Weekend advice and do some Q&A. Nervu Ninja was the winner of Startup Weekend Hamilton 2, and Groupnotes won Startup Weekend Toronto last November and went on to win the Global Startup Battle.
http://swh3launch.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
Looking for a fun family event? Come to the TERRA Burlington Market on Saturday March 9th or Saturday March 16th for children to Paint a Pot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/617560758270330/
Posted by Hayley.ImaginePR
Bryan Prince Bookseller is proud to join forces with Preeti Nayak and OPIRG McMaster to present a monthly children's story hour called The Radical Reading Storytelling Program.
"Radical Reading" is a program which aims to showcase diverse children's literature through subject matters that may not always be taught through mainstream education. Topics range include issues of diversity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and more. The readings will be held the second Saturday of each month at 11am.
The topic for March will be women's rights to mark International Women's Day.
Free, everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
McMaster Institute for Environment and Health and UNU-INWEH Watershed Lecture Series Panel Event
Panelists: Paul General, Manager, Six Nations Eco-Centre; Tim Muttoo, Co-Founder and Executive Director, H20 4 All; Susan Watt, Professor, School of Social Work, McMaster University
Panelists will talk about the "mucky middle", where top-down and bottom-up appraoches interact, and how to harness it to ensure universal WaSH (water, sanitation and hygiene) for national and international rural, remote and otherwise marginalized communities.
Free admission, parking and refreshments!
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
Posted by KCave
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
Looking for a fun family event? Come to the TERRA Burlington Market on Saturday March 9th or Saturday March 16th for children to Paint a Pot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/617560758270330/
Posted by Hayley.ImaginePR
Speaker: Jeff Robertson, Executive Director of the PKD Foundation of Canada
We hope you can join us as Jeff Robertson explains what living donation is, along with how to have conversations with people about the process. You will also learn how to help raise overall awareness of the need for living kidney donation; including tips on how to share your personal story with friends, family and the media.
Before taking on the role of Executive Director in 2008, Jeff was actively involved with the PKD Foundation of Canada as both Chapter and Walk Coordinator for Toronto. He continues to be the volunteer Toronto Walk Coordinator and remains actively involved in the Toronto Chapter on a daily basis.
Having been raised in a family afflicted with PKD (both his mother and grandmother have this disease), he learned at a very young age, the importance of self-advocacy and sharing one's PKD journey with friends, family and the media in order to generate as much attention as possible for PKD and organ donation awareness.
This presentation is part of an ongoing series of two-hour informational support meetings hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada. They are open to the public, free of charge and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Local street parking (free) and hospital parking (payment required) is available.
http://www.endpkd.ca/2012/Hamilton/index.asp
Posted by Hamchap
HCCI is pleased to invite you to our second annual community luncheon being held to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Thursday, March 21, 2013 with special guest speaker Dr. George Dei.Dr. George Dei is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Equity Studies in Education, and is cross-appointed to the Department of Anthropology at University of Toronto.
Hamilton Convention Centre 1 Summers Lane 11:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Tickets $30.00 per person
Live Performances
To order your tickets, please contact our office at (905) 297-4694 or at admin@hcci.ca or register @ www.internationaldayluncheon.eventbrite.com
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination marks the anniversary of the March 21, 1960 massacre in Sharpeville, South Africa, when police opened fire and killed 69 young students at a peaceful demonstration against the apartheid "pass laws". The international day was proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1966 when the Assembly called upon the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Canada was one of the first countries to support the March 21 initiative, launching its first annual campaign against racial discrimination in 1989. HCCI is committed to working with our community partners to eradicate racism and create a welcoming and inclusive community.
We hope you will be able to join us.
Posted by HCCI
Learn about energy saving best practices to give your company the tools for successful energy management.
Event Details – See our website to register today Breakfast Workshop, Thursday March 21, 2013, 8:00 am – 12:00pm McMaster Innovation Park – 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, Ontario
Join us to learn about essential energy strategies from these leading industry experts:
• Energy Management 101 – an overview of the key business and technical practices of energy management systems as defined in ISO 50001 – Doug Tripp, President, Southern Ontario Chapter, Association of Energy Engineers
• Conducting an Energy Audit - a step by step guide through measurement, analysis, improvement, control, ROI, and plan of action, with case studies – Kyle Gregoire, P. Eng., Founder, Planet 1 Consulting Ltd.
• LED Lighting – the pros and cons of LED technology, including the fixtures, savings in terms of money and energy conservation, and the new LED bulb – Joe Curto, C. E. T., Director of Operations for CRS Electronics
• “EnerSmart Program” – a profile of an energy saving incentive program offered by Union Gas to help businesses lower energy costs and increase energy efficiency – Joseph Lee, Account Manager, Large Commercial/Industrial Markets, Union Gas Ltd.
• Electricity Efficiency – a helpful guide through the many energy conservation incentives offered by Horizon Utilities to help businesses improve energy efficiency – Brian “Buzz” Blaszynski, Manager, Commercial Conservation and Demand Management, Horizon Utilities
Also, experience Sustainable Hamilton’s unique interactive style workshop format that provides time for sharing ideas, networking, and creating workbooks to take with you.
Register at http://shenergy101.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit our website: sustainablehamilton.ca or e-mail info@sustainablehamilton.ca.
Posted by sustainablehamilton
For the first time Terra Greenhouses opens a Winter Market running January to March offering fresh from the farm and homemade goods. The Winter Market will run every Saturday from January 12 to March 23.
Terra Greenhouses offers a fully enclosed and heated space for the market experience. The Winter Market will promote baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouring farms. The market will also host a series of artisans whom have crafted items for consumers and their homes.
Terra Greenhouses has decided to start the market support local business and farms to increase healthy lifestyles by providing the community with the necessary connection to local food producers over the winter months.
The Winter Market will also provide social opportunities for people to connect with neighbours, friends and acquaintances in a comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TERRAatHomeMarket
Twitter: @TerraAtHomeMrkt
The Divine Light Awakening Society invites you: Come join us on March 23rd 2013 from 4:00-7:00pm for the Festival of Colors (Holi, Phagwah) and paint our lives in the colors of devotion, let's dance to the tune of Divine Love, let's step into the era of Light, Truth and Celebrate the victory of the Soul over the mind. Help a good cause while enjoying an evening of Music, Dance and Arts. A Play - Resonance of the Soul Dances - Classical and Fusion Devotional Music - Vandana Vishwas Dinner will be served. Tickets are $5 per person and all funds raised will support 'Antardrishti' ~ a welfare program for visually and physically impaired. Address is 1441 Barton St. E. Call 905 545 9178 to reserve your tickets now. Visit www.divinelighthamilton.com for more information.
http://www.divinelighthamilton.com
Posted by vitala
Join conductor David Holler and the Mohawk College Community Choir for their second performance of the 2012/2013 concert season – On The Journey – Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at historic St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park Street West, Dundas, Ontario.
This program will feature Hamilton’s own Lucy Bledig, soprano, and Roland Fix, baritone, as soloists, and organist Fredric DeVries. The performance will include Maurice Duruflé's most famous and sensitive choral work, the Requiem, Op. 9 and Josef Rheinberger's moving setting of the Stabat Mater.
As is our custom, there will be a reception in the church parlour following the concert. Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 students/seniors and may be may be reserved by calling (905) 526-7938.
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir
Posted by Gayle
DemoCamp is an event format that involves a keynote speaker, about 5 software demos which each consist of 5 minutes of actually demoing the software and 5 minutes of Q&A, followed by general socializing with the good company in attendance.
http://democamphamilton11.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
The McMaster Public Intellectuals Project is proud to present a very special evening with Angela Y. Davis.
Through activism and scholarship over many decades, Angela Davis has been deeply involved in movements for social justice around the world. Her work as an educator – both at the university level and in the larger public sphere – has always emphasized the importance of building communities of struggle for economic, racial, and gender justice.
Having helped to popularize the notion of a “prison industrial complex,” she now urges her audiences to think seriously about the future possibility of a world without prisons and to help forge a 21st century abolitionist movement.
This free public lecture will be followed by a book signing by Angela Davis.
http://publicintellectualsproject.mcmaster.ca/event/angela-y-davis-public-lecture-in-hamilton/
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
This event is part of UNU-INWEH’s Seminar Series: Managing Coasts in a Changing World. Speaker: Dr. Charles Trick, Beryl Ivey Chair for Ecosystem Health, Western University.
In this talk, Dr. Trick will illustrate the success and failures of merging the science of HAB species with the needs of community and the decisions of governments in Guatemala, Indonesia and the Cook Islands.
For more information please visit: http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/seminars.htm
Posted by coastal
Rain Barrel Sale At The Ancaster Lions Club Giant Craft & Gift Show $50 each tax incl. Order online at www.RainBarrel.ca/Ancaster
In Association with the Ancaster Lions Club
Rain barrels will be available for pick up on: Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road South, Ancaster, ON
Purchasers have a choice of colours and each 180 – 220 L (45 – 55 gallon) rain barrel available through this sale comes equipped with all the parts you need to set up your barrel.
These environmentally friendly products were once used to transport fruits and vegetables and have been refurbished and repurposed to offer years of reliable service as rain barrel.
Only Advance Orders are Guaranteed to be Available
There MAY be additional barrels if you do not order in advance.
Order online at www.RainBarrel.ca/Ancaster For questions or additional information contact Lindsey at 289-775-0782.
Posted by RainBarrel.ca
Rain Barrel Sale At The Ancaster Lions Club Giant Craft & Gift Show $50 each tax incl. Order online at www.RainBarrel.ca/Ancaster
In Association with the Ancaster Lions Club
Rain barrels will be available for pick up on: Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road South, Ancaster, ON
Purchasers have a choice of colours and each 180 – 220 L (45 – 55 gallon) rain barrel available through this sale comes equipped with all the parts you need to set up your barrel.
These environmentally friendly products were once used to transport fruits and vegetables and have been refurbished and repurposed to offer years of reliable service as rain barrel.
Only Advance Orders are Guaranteed to be Available
There MAY be additional barrels if you do not order in advance.
Order online at www.RainBarrel.ca/Ancaster For questions or additional information contact Lindsey at 289-775-0782.
Posted by RainBarrel.ca
Conversation Café # 3: "Beyond Welcoming... to Building Inclusion"
Participate in a conversation on how to create an Inclusive Community Share your perspectives on what needs to be done to embrace diversity Make suggestions on how to move from dialogue to action Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Place: Melrose United Church - Auditorium
86 Homewood Ave
Special Guests:
David Sweet
MP - Federal / Ancaster - Dundas - Flamborough - Westdale
Brian McHattie
City Councillor, Ward 1
Child care and interpretation upon pre-registration request. Space is limited
Register: lfigueredo@hcci.ca, call: 905 – 297 4694 ext 3, conversationcafe3.eventbrite.com
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5899731255
Posted by GrapeApe
Ten local luminaries defend titles from the Ontario Library's Association's 2013 Evergreen Reading List in a pre-opening festival night. Admission free. See all festival details at www.gritLIT.ca.
Posted by plhensley
Opening night of the 2013 GritLIT Literary Festival. At 7pm, GritLIT partners with the Hamilton Poetry Centre to welcome Roo Borson, winner of the Governor General's Award along with Brian Henderson.
At 8:30pm, A Century in Stories is presented with Vincent Lam, the 2006 winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, as well as Tanis Rideout and Elizabeth Ruth.
Posted by plhensley
Voices from the Edge: explore the world of the societal outcast with IMPAC Dublin award winner Rawi Hage. Also Rogers Writers' Trust winner Tamas Dobozy and Cordelia Strube.
See www.gritLIT.ca for more details.
Posted by plhensley
At 1pm: Pictures and a (Few) Thousand Words with graphic novelists Scott Chandler and Nina Bunjevak.
At 3:30pm: Canada - Beyond Peacekeeping. A no-holds barred discussion about Canada's changing military role with Noah Richler, Jamie Swift and Scott Taylor.
At 19:30: Readings from acclaimed mystery writers Jill Downie, Maureen Jennings, and Robert Rotenberg.
Posted by plhensley
Allergy expert, Dr. Judah Denburg, describes theories and research to understand and contain the rise of allergic diseases in Canada and around the world. Details at www.haalsa.org. Sponsored by The Hamilton Association. Accessible and close to HSR bus stops.
Posted by HAALSA
At 1pm: Great Things Come in Short Packages. Short story writers Cary Fagan, Miranda Hill and Carrie Synder.
At 2:45: In conversation with IMPAC Dublin award winner Rawi Hage.
At 15:30: Survivor stories with Heather A. Clark, Grace O'Connell and Madeleine Thien (see Madeleine's interview in Urbanicity).
At 19:30: Closing Night Caberet. GritLIT partners with LitLive for a gala closing night cabaret with Allison Baggio, Susan Glickman, Mark Leslie, Moez Surani, Matthew Tierney and Natalie Zina Walschots.
Posted by plhensley
Bryan Prince Bookseller is proud to join forces with Preeti Nayak and OPIRG McMaster to present a monthly children's story hour called The Radical Reading Storytelling Program.
"Radical Reading" is a program which aims to showcase diverse children's literature through subject matters that may not always be taught through mainstream education. Topics range include issues of diversity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and more. The readings will be held the second Saturday of each month at 11am.
The topic for April will be the environment to mark Earth Day.
Free, everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
HamilTEN is a festival of ten minute plays by playwrights from Hamilton and surrounding areas.
A ten minute play is a streak of theatrical lightning. It doesn't last long but it should hit its mark! The festival is now in its second year and they are back at The Pearl Company with something for everyone; a little drama, some comedy, with a bit of improv to spice things up.
$15 / $10 students/all artists. Tickets can be ordered by phone or email, or you can pay cash at the door.
http://thepearlcompany.ca/?p=4195
Posted by nobrainer
HamilTEN is a festival of ten minute plays by playwrights from Hamilton and surrounding areas.
A ten minute play is a streak of theatrical lightning. It doesn't last long but it should hit its mark! The festival is now in its second year and they are back at The Pearl Company with something for everyone; a little drama, some comedy, with a bit of improv to spice things up.
$15 / $10 students/all artists. Tickets can be ordered by phone or email, or you can pay cash at the door.
http://thepearlcompany.ca/?p=4195
Posted by nobrainer
Blue Capital:
Register today to join Niagara Sustainability Initiative and Sustainable Hamilton, in our first collaborative event, for a Breakfast and Learning Forum on April 18 in Stoney Creek.
Learn how sustainable water management can drive innovation and improve your bottom line with practical solutions for your business.
• Understand the urgent need for sustainable water management and the opportunities this presents for industry
• Learn about sustainable water solutions that will improve the profitability and competitiveness of the food processing sector
• Hear about exciting initiatives being implemented at Maple Leaf Foods in Hamilton
Join us to connect with successful business leaders throughout the Golden Horseshoe Area and learn from industry leaders who are taking action towards a more sustainable future.
Speakers include:
Kevin Jones – President & CEO, Bloom Centre for Sustainability, with a presentation entitled: Driving Adoption of Sustainable Water Solutions in the Ontario Food Processing Sector
Atif Kubursi – Professor Emeritus of Economics and Arts & Sciences, McMaster University, and international expert on water and food security, speaking about sustainable water management
Anne Tennier - VP Environmental Affairs, Maple Leaf Foods, providing insights into Wastewater Technologies in Maple Leaf Foods’ Hamilton Operations
Bring your business colleagues, enjoy learning and sharing best practices – and come away with practical next steps to implement in your own business.
Event Details: Thursday, April 18, 2013 8:00am – 10:30 am The Grand Olympia Hospitality & Convention Centre 600 Barton Street, Stoney Creek, ON
Click here to register your team today!
http://www.sustainablehamilton.ca/participate/attend/
Posted by sustainablehamilton
HBSA presents Mike Lydon from The Street Plans Collaborative in New York City (http://streetplans.org) in a design workshop for Hamilton about TACTICAL URBANISM. Tactical Urbanism projects are typically small scale or short term, strategic projects designed to test or temporarily deploy urban design strategies and ideas.
Increasingly, innovative cities and citizens are turning to temporary or short term interventions that test bigger ideas about urban life, street life and how we build Cities.
Tactical Urbanism takes a deliberate activist approach to instigate change. The projects are typically short term projects offering local solutions to local challenges. Tactical Urbanism proposes low-risk interventions with the potential for a high reward, that builds “social capital” between neighbours, communities, businesses and with the City.
The Hamilton Burlington Society of Architects is organizing a Design Charrette to explore the possibilities of Tactical Urbanism in Hamilton. Earlier in the day, Mike Lydon will provide an introduction and guidance to a group of design professionals, business leaders, politicians, community leaders, activists, and interested citizens. Several locations in Hamilton will be selected and teams will be provided with an afternoon to imagine what is possible on that site. At 4pm we will be presenting the results of the charrette. All are welcome!
http://hbsarchitects.com/events/4
Posted by emmacubitt
The 2013 CanWarn training session has been announced for the City of Hamilton and surrounding area. Each year Environment Canada trains Ham Radio Operators and other interested parties to spot and report severe weather. They learn about the structure of storms, types of clouds, types of reportable weather events to watch for, and what the department's severe weather watches and warnings mean. This years training event will be held on Saturday April 20, 2013, 09:00 until approximately 12:00, Nash Auditorium, Wilcox Building, Chedoke Hospital, 555 Sanatorium Road Hamilton. Both admittance and parking are free. RSVP at http://www.canwarnhamilton.ca/register
http://www.canwarnhamilton.ca/
Posted by canwarnhamilton
Saturday April 20, 11:30am-3pm
Join with others to plant native trees (500), learn how to use a weed wrench to remove invasive plants, and enjoy a free Festival with live entertainment, speakers (indoors), guided tree tours, eco exhibits, live Birds of Prey, food, and much more. A rare opportunity to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. Free shuttles running from various points across Hamilton. Rain or shine. For more info visit www.earthdayhamilton.ca
http://www.earthdayhamilton.ca
Posted by erica.forrest
I saw this on Brian McHattie's web page and am entering the details that are posted there:
Ward 1 Councillor Brian McHattie invites the community to get involved in inventorying and protecting cultural heritage properties in Hamilton.
There are approximately 7000 heritage properties of interest in Hamilton but little action has been taken to assess these properties and determine which ones should be placed on the Register as per the Ontario Heritage Act. This forum is the first step in enlisting the help of citizens to see these properties evaluated for protection.
The forum is jointly sponsored by Councillor Brian McHattie, City of Hamilton’s Municipal Heritage Committee, the Hamilton and Burlington Society of Architects, and the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – Hamilton Branch.
Jim Leonard, Ontario Heritage Trust, Michael Seaman, Director of Planning, Town of Grimsby and Jeff Feswick, Historia Building Restoration Inc. will present their perspectives on heritage preservation. Kayla Jonas, Heritage Resources Centre, University of Waterloo will introduce a citizen tool to evaluate properties.
http://www.brianmchattie.ca/events2.php#2013-04-20_ue_855
Posted by 2bhonest
Ward 1 Councillor Brian McHattie invites the community to get involved in inventorying and protecting cultural heritage properties in Hamilton.
There are approximately 7000 heritage properties of interest in Hamilton but little action has been taken to assess these properties and determine which ones should be placed on the Register as per the Ontario Heritage Act. This forum is the first step in enlisting the help of citizens to see these properties evaluated for protection.
The forum is jointly sponsored by Councillor Brian McHattie, City of Hamilton’s Municipal Heritage Committee, the Hamilton and Burlington Society of Architects, and the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – Hamilton Branch.
Jim Leonard, Ontario Heritage Trust, Michael Seaman, Director of Planning, Town of Grimsby and Jeff Feswick, Historia Building Restoration Inc. will present their perspectives on heritage preservation. Kayla Jonas, Heritage Resources Centre, University of Waterloo will introduce a citizen tool to evaluate properties.
Posted by erskinec
Saturday April 20, 8:45am registration; 10am kickoff
Starting Line: Olympic Sports Park, 70 Olympic Dr., Dundas Finish Line: Royal Botanical Gardens’ Arboretum, 20 Old Guelph Rd. Dundas
Follow Olympic Drive/York Rd up to Royal Botanical Garden’s Pinetum Trail taking you to the finish line at the RBG’s Arboretum where the Earth Day Community Tree Planting Festival will be underway. Plant a tree, enjoy live entertainment, food, speakers (indoors), food, fun activities, exhibits. Free shuttle back to the starting line. Fundraise and get a t-shirt and have a tree reserved for y. A signature tree is reserved for the highest fundraising team. Bags and gloves are available for walkers to do a litter cleanup along the route. In support of nature experiences and environmental education for local youth. To register and for more information visit www.earthdayhamilton.ca
http://www.earthdayhamilton.ca
Posted by erica.forrest
Tree Planting Program for youth from grades 4-12. Hundreds of students from local schools come out learn to plant, put in 1,000 trees, go on guided nature hikes, and learn about biodiversity and environment. Target audience: students grades 4 – 12 Partners: Hamilton Conservation Authority and Hamilton-Halton Watershed Stewardship Program
http://www.earthdayhamilton.ca
Posted by erica.forrest
Guided tour of the Joseph C. Connolly's designed historic church led by Candace Iron.
Tickets are $5 per person. Space is limited - reserve at info@doorsopenhamilton.ca
Candace Iron was the Consulting Architectural Historian for the Ontario Heritage Trust for two years and was an integral member of the Ontario’s Places of Worship Website team. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate and contract faculty member in the Department of Humanities at York University, Toronto. Candace’s research is focused on 19th-century Canadian church architecture and its role within Canadian culture and heritage. Candace has published numerous articles on Canadian churches and has presented more than twenty-five national and international conference papers on Canadian architecture, heritage, and the adaptive reuse of church buildings.
Posted by selway
Free showing of award-winning documentary Hot Coffee will wake you up to the untold story behind lawsuits. Hot Coffee tries to set the record straight. It tells four stories, including the tale of Stella Liebeck, the Albuquerque granny who gained worldwide infamy as the woman who won millions from McDonald’s when she spilled coffee on her lap. Please reserve your tickets.
Posted by findlaylaw
For more information see HBSArchitects.com
The Hamilton Burlington Society of Architects presents Mike Lydon from the Street Plans Collaborative in New York City [streetplans.org] in a keynote address looking at community led urban improvement projects. Mike will describe his research and project experience from across North America, as well as present speculative projects located in Hamilton that have been collaboratively developed by Mike, the HBSA and members of the public.
Posted by selway
11th Annual Doors Open Hamilton program - orgainized completely by volunteers - takes place Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5 at sites of architectural, historical and cultural interest across the city. Hours may vary at some sites. Downloadable guidebook with maps and complete site listings will be available mid April on the website and at Tourism Hamilton.
http://www.doorsopenhamilton.ca
Posted by DoorsOpen
Orders are now being taken for a Saturday, May 4 pickup date. Order by going to http://rainbarrel.ca/grimsbykin/
Funds raised go to the The Kinette Club of Grimsby in support of local charities and community service projects.
Distribution will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at old Calder School 171 Mountain Rd. Grimsby,
No household limits and no residency requirements are imposed however, only barrels ordered in advance are guaranteed to be available.
Each rain barrel comes fully equipped with a leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor that permits multiple barrels to be connected in series, 1.2m of overflow hose and a spigot that attaches directly to a garden hose. The price is $50 per barrel. (Additional overflow hose can also be purchased if required.)
Order your barrel online by selecting a button beside the barrel you prefer below.
Call Barb 905- 945-1206 for information not available on the website or if you need assistance with online ordering.
Bring your receipt to, 171 Mountain Rd. Grimsby back parking lot to pick up your barrels.
http://rainbarrel.ca/grimsbykin/
Posted by RainBarrel.ca
Join the Mohawk College Community Choir and soloists David Holler and Lucy Bledig on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church in Dundas, 29 Park Street West, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 1X3 for a concert of light-hearted repertoire. A Little Light Music promises to be an afternoon of laughter and touching moments as we perform a variety of music from some of the greatest Broadway shows of the past century. This concert will feature selections from The Sound of Music, Guys & Dolls, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be begging for more! As is our custom, there will be a reception in the church parlour following the concert. Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 students/seniors and may be purchased at the door or reserved by telephoning 905-526-7938.
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir
Posted by Gayle
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
Bill and the Art Crawlers are back for the May 10, 2013 Art Crawl! We will play in front of the Christ Church Anglican Cathedral on James Street North. Come by and visit, enjoy the tunes, humour, dance, and take in the Makers' Market and the Church itself as we present our band and its take on the world around us as part of the Art Crawl.
See ya there!
Posted by fickrl
The Fourth Annual WHAT presenting 21 exciting and talented local and regional artists in 10 studios working in a variety of mediums including pastels, acrylic, pottery, stained glass, fused glass, textiles and wood.
Look for brochures around the Locke Street Area or join our Facebook Page for more info. Or send us an email and will send you a brochure.
http://www.westhamiltonartiststour.com
Posted by Siobhan
Bryan Prince Bookseller is proud to join forces with OPIRG McMaster to present a monthly children's storytime called The Radical Reading Storytelling Program.
"Radical Reading" is a program which aims to showcase diverse children's literature through subject matters that may not always be taught through mainstream education. Topics range include issues of diversity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and more. The readings will be held the second Saturday of each month at 11am.
This month's reading will focus on Paul Yee's award-winning book "Tales from Gold Mountain".
Free, everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
Collect cuttings and seedlings from our cool collection of medicinal, culinary and aromatic specimens, while helping us keep our specimen plants from taking over the gardens. It's a "Win Win" arrangement for all! Bring your kids if you have 'em, a trowel and some pots.
https://www.facebook.com/events/549924921717068/
Posted by highwater
Help launch Hamilton’s first Sustainability Professionals Network!
IGNITE session, Networking event, Idea sharing Wednesday, May 15, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pheasant Plucker 20 Augusta Street, Hamilton ON, L8N LP7 (No cost)
Join us on May 15, 2013 from 6pm-9pm for the launch of Hamilton’s first Sustainability Professionals Network (SPN). The SPN hopes to engage both individuals and groups that work in or study the field of sustainability and provide networking opportunities so that we can collaborate on projects and potentially develop new projects together in order to further sustainability in Hamilton.
Highlights include:
IGNITE: a concise, fast-paced, and engaging presentation format in which local professionals will further the conversation around sustainability
Networking with professionals, entrepreneurs, technical and creative people who are committed to building a more sustainable future for Hamilton!
Local hors d’oeuvres will be served
Opportunity to shape the development of the SPN
Like the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/566344910065145/
Follow us on Twitter and on May 15 use our event hashtag: #hamspn http://twitter.com/HamiltonSPN
Thank you to our sponsors!
LURA Consulting
EcoStride Group
http://hamiltonspnlaunch.eventbrite.ca
Posted by mariatop
City of Hamilton Recreation and Councillor Brian McHattie invite you to join us to discuss management of the Churchill Lawn Bowling Clubhouse at Churchill Park.
Since the Churchill Lawn Bowling Club closed in 2008, the Churchill Lawn Bowling Clubhouse has been underutilized.
The City of Hamilton invites the community to attend a public meeting to discuss new ideas on how this asset can be more productive.
http://www.brianmchattie.ca/events2.php#2013-05-15_ue_867
Posted by highwater
The City of Hamilton and North End Neighbours launch the North End Traffic Management Plan with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Fun for the whole family. Live alt folk from Turkey Rhubarb. DJ Steve Strongman. Pizza. Cake. Games. Contests.
Speeches. Child and Family Friendly traffic management: Bump outs. Roundabouts. Partial road closures. One way to two way conversions. 30 K max speeds and more.
Posted by selway
Mental health for a diverse Hamilton
If you’re in health, education or social services, this learning forum is for you!
Thursday, May 23, 2013 Crowne Plaza Hotel 150 King Street East 8:30 am – 12 pm Cost: $55
Register at admin@hcci.ca or mentalhealthfordiversehamilton.eventbrite.com
With special guest Dr. Kwame McKenzie Medical Director, Centre for Addictions and Mental Health International broadcaster and award-winning expert on the development of effective, equitable health systems
http://mentalhealthforadiversehamilton.eventbrite.com
Posted by HCCI
Tickets $20.00 at the door
Posted by Sama
Come and enjoy the whimsy and charm of a traditional children's celebration! Music, games, crafts, food and more....
http://westdalechildrensschool.org
Posted by verhovm
A polycystic liver can be a part of a Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) diagnosis. This free webinar and talk will help you understand what causes the polycystic liver, its effects, and how to manage the disease.
The Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada is pleased to present a webinar by Dr. Marie Hogan of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, followed by a talk by two-time liver transplant recipient Jan Robertson, Co-Founder of The PKD Foundation of Canada.
“Polycystic Kidney Disease can affect multiple organs in a PKD patient and many individuals in the PKD Community suffer from liver involvement specifically,” Jeff Robertson, Executive Director of The PKD Foundation of Canada, said.
The two-hour informational meeting on May 26, to be held in Classroom B in the Juravinski Tower at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, will also feature PKD patient Jan Robertson, who will share her personal experience of living with a polycystic liver and the processes involved in her two life-saving liver transplants.
“Mrs. Robertson has been a leading voice in the fight against Polycystic Kidney Disease for well over 30 years and it is our pleasure to welcome her as a guest speaker at this Hamilton Chapter meeting,” Jeff Robertson added.
Jan was diagnosed with PKD in 1980, when little was known about this disease and she has been a leading advocate for the PKD community ever since.
This presentation is part of an ongoing series of two-hour informational support meetings presented by the Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada. They are open to the public, free of charge and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Local street parking (free) and hospital parking (payment required) is available.
The Hamilton Chapter of The PKD Foundation of Canada launched in July 2011. More information is available on the website.
http://www.endpkd.ca/2012/Hamilton/index.asp
Posted by Hamchap
May 28, 29, 30, 2013, 10am-2pm
At , 3000 grades 4 and 5 students will attend over 3 days. Free event, free busing to event. Guided nature hikes, live wildlife presentations, hands on workshops and more for every student attending. To book your class visit www.earthdayhamilton.ca Registration opens March 15 at 6pm.
http://www.earthdayhamilton.ca
Posted by erica.forrest
May 28, 29, 30, 2013, 10am-2pm
At , 3000 grades 4 and 5 students will attend over 3 days. Free event, free busing to event. Guided nature hikes, live wildlife presentations, hands on workshops and more for every student attending. To book your class visit www.earthdayhamilton.ca Registration opens March 15 at 6pm.
http://www.earthdayhamilton.ca
Posted by erica.forrest
May 28, 29, 30, 2013, 10am-2pm
3000 grades 4 and 5 students will attend over 3 days. Free event, free busing to event. Guided nature hikes, live wildlife presentations, hands on workshops and more for every student attending. To book your class visit www.earthdayhamilton.ca Registration opens March 15 at 6pm.
http://www.earthdayhamilton.ca
Posted by erica.forrest
Join us for another awesome community potluck at the Lawn Bowling Club in Churchill Park. This time out, were being joined by some of the members of local East Coast/rock band Uncorked!
Come toast the season with your community, and enjoy a wonderful kick off to a great weekend of music in Westdale!
Kitchen is fully equipped, so just bring some food to share with neighbours and friends.
Please bring your own drinks, and lawn chairs if you would like to sit outside.
Along with passing the hat for the band and rental and insurance costs, we will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food items and/or cheques made out to Hamilton Food Share.
Everyone welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/157325421114908/
Posted by highwater
Bryan Prince Bookseller and OPIRG McMaster present a monthly children's storytime called The Radical Reading Storytelling Program.
"Radical Reading" is a program which aims to showcase diverse children's literature through subject matters that may not always be taught through mainstream education. Topics range include issues of diversity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and more. The readings will be held the second Saturday of each month at 11am.
The June book will have an LGBTQ theme in honour of Hamilton Pride.
Free, everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
Every Thursday, come out to an evening of positive vibes, games, complementary meal served from 7pm - 8 pm, networking and LIVE entertainment/music. Admission $5. Music by Richard Charge & Lil Ritchie.
http://ladybosses.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/lady-boss-thursdays/
Posted by eventobe
The Durand Neighbourhood Association is hosting its 3rd Grand Durand Garden Tour on Saturday June 15th 2013, from 10am to 4pm. Tour 9 private and enchanting gardens in Hamilton's most historic neighbourhood,the Durand. Tickets are $20.00 Included is a Summer Cream Tea and live music at Whitehern Historic House & Garden.
Visit www.durandna.com or call 289 396-5288 for more information.
Posted by Janice
Learn more about the work HCCI is doing to create a welcoming and Inclusive city.
FREE Admission Light breakfast will be served
Featuring a Special Panel Presentation on "The Media's Role in Building a Welcoming and Inclusive Community"
Our Panelist include:
Paul Berton, Editor-in-Chief, The Hamilton Spectator Mike Katrycz, VicePresident, News, CHCH Television Brent Rickert, General Manager, Cable 14 Rick Hughes, Executive Producer, CBC Hamilton Martinus Geleynse, Publisher, Urbancity Moderator: Christine Cho, Producer at CityNews
hcciannualreportandagm.eventbrite.com
Posted by hcci
The Board of Directors of the Hamilton Arts Council invites you to join us for our 2013 Annual General Meeting. Enjoy an evening of refreshments, live entertainment and networking during which we’ll welcome new Directors to our Board and celebrate our 40th anniversary with the launch of our BRAND NEW WEBSITE!
Only members in good standing are eligible to vote at the AGM but don’t worry if you haven’t renewed your membership yet – we’ll be more than happy to renew your membership or sign you up for the first time at the meeting.
Thank you for your continued support of the arts in Hamilton, we look forward to seeing you on June 18th as we celebrate our 40th year of arts advocacy in Hamilton!
https://www.facebook.com/events/462089467213381/
Posted by hammerman
DemoCamp is an event format that involves a keynote speaker, about 5 software demos which each consist of 5 minutes of actually demoing the software and 5 minutes of Q&A, followed by general socializing with the good company in attendance.
Keynote: Dale Mugford, Co-Founder of BraveNewCode
Dale Mugford is President of Design & Product Experience for BraveNewCode’s products and services. He also provides direction for company communications. For over 15 years, he previously designed websites independently, notably working on cutting-edge web experiences for Canadian recording artists, authors, and businesses before co-founding BraveNewCode with Duane.
In his spare time Dale enjoys meeting up with other creatives, doing a little fishing, & spending time with his fiancée and her son.
We'll have great demos from FluidMedia, Factor[e], and others from the Hamilton community!
http://democamphamilton12.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
Open Streets Hamilton is back on Sunday, June 23 2013! James Street North 10am-5pm
We hope you’re coming to Open Streets Hamilton: James Street North!
Apply now for your spot and tell us what you are bringing to the street!
WHO – Open Streets Hamilton is a community-based partnership dedicated to promoting active, healthy and inclusive lifestyles by temporarily transforming streets into a shared space for everyone to experience. Our motto is “Make the Streets Your Playground”. Sunday, June 23rd, 2013, will mark our 7th car-free Sunday in Hamilton since June 2010!
WHAT – Open Streets Hamilton is part of a network of events taking place all over the world to re-purpose streets for fun, active, and creative activities! Open Streets Hamilton is looking for local programming for our June event related to:
Active Transportation (Walking, Cycling, Rollerblading, Skateboarding, etc…)
Healthy Communities (Nutrition, Active Living, Health & Wellness, Sports & Recreation, etc…)
Sustainable Economy (Local Sustainable Businesses & Organizations: Food, Services, Arts, Local Products)
Any combination of the above!
WHERE – We will be hosting our event again on James Street North, in Hamilton, Ontario (final route details TBA)
WHEN – Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 (10am* to 5pm – *road closure starts at 9am, set up is between 9am and 10am)
WHY – By connecting communities through active transportation, you open up opportunities for collaboration, support, sharing, and communication that we sometimes miss when we drive through in our car. Taking a day to come out into the street together to celebrate the health of your community builds connections that last all year long! Click here to read some of the things people have told us about why they come to Open Streets Hamilton every year!
HOW – By closing the road to motorized vehicles, Open Streets Hamilton “opens” the street to pedestrians, cyclists and all forms of active transportation (including wheelchairs) to walk, ride or roll down James Street North! Along the route, we work with local organizations to provide fun, active, healthy, family-based activities to engage passers-by as they travel down the middle of the street!
JOIN US! Visit our website to join our June 23rd, 2013 event! A team of volunteers will review your application and confirm your registration upon approval. See “WHAT” above for more information about the kind of programming Open Streets Hamilton is accepting.
SUPPORT US! Open Streets Hamilton is a public-private partnership, with funding and sponsorships coming from municipal and provincial government, as well as local businesses, institutions and community organizations. Open Streets Hamilton offers recognition to all supporting partners making contributions of $100 or more.
Email events@openstreetshamilton.ca for more information on our rates.
DONATE! Open Streets Hamilton Community Organization is a volunteer-run, registered non-profit organization and accepts donations year-round towards our events and programming. Your support and donations are what keep us going! Donate via paypal at www.openstreetshamilton.ca/donate or send any donation cheques* to:
Open Streets Hamilton 22 Wilson Street, Suite 4 Hamilton, ON L8R 1C5 (this address is our mailing address only) *cheques can be made out to “Open Streets Hamilton”, please no cash (NB: Open Streets Hamilton is not a charity)
Thank you for your time and consideration! We hope you will be able to join us on June 23rd! If you have more questions or would like to arrange a meeting to discuss your programming, please contact Sunil at sunil@openstreetshamilton.ca or call 905-481-0809.
http://www.openstreetshamilton.ca
Posted by hctp
Unveiling of the 2012/2013 Sustainable Hamilton Business Report Presentations of the first-ever Business Sustainability Awards First-hand accounts from featured companies
http://www.sustainablehamilton.ca/ please register at http://shfirsteveningofrecognition.eventbrite.com/#
Special Presentation: Moving Corporate Sustainability Forward
Dr. Blair Feltmate Professor and Director, Sustainability Practice, Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo, and Chair, Climate Change Adaptation Project: Canada
There is no cost to attend but registration is required.
http://www.sustainablehamilton.ca/
Posted by sustainablehamilton
CoderCamp is an unconference in the same spirit as BarCamp. CoderCamp is for local software developers to learn techniques and technologies from one another in a casual setting. We meet to talk about coding, to learn from each other, and get better at what we do in the process. We have a projector and screen setup for people to give talks. You don't have to give a talk to attend, but we welcome you to come, talk and share what you know as well.
http://codercamp.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne
Strut Your Stuff aims to create a space for folks across the LGBTTI2SQQAA spectrum to share their artistic talents. If you fall somewhere along the queer spectrum and like to perform solo or with a group, we’d like to have you! Professional performance experience is not necessary and all art forms (drag, poetry, music, etc.) are welcome.
If you are interested in participating, please go to http://www.qychamilton.ca/ or call 289-700-0213, Monday to Friday between 7:30pm to 8:00pm.
Posted by qychamilton
TFcon returns to Toronto this year due to last year’s overwhelming success. The event will be held from July 26th to 28th at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre in Mississauga. TFcon is Canada’s annual Transformers collectors’ convention, and is the largest fan-run Transformers convention in the world. Transformers aficionados will be able to feast their eyes on a wide selection of Transformers collectibles and artwork, hear from an array of speakers and enter the TFcon costume contest.
Tickets: All tickets will be available at the door or order tickets online at http://tfcon2013.eventbrite.ca/. No charge for children under 5 years of age. Admission includes a pass to Canada’s Largest Dealer Room for Transformers merchandise, access to all TFcon panels and events, free autographs from all TFcon 2013 guests, and opportunity to win hourly door prizes.
Posted by Hayley.ImaginePR
Green Venture is hosting a community BBQ at our EcoHouse to unveil its revamped Community Garden and east Hamilton’s first public electric charging vehicle station. This free event will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 11am – 2pm and all are welcome. The Community Garden has moved to a plot system in which members of the community may buy their own plot for the summer for a nominal fee and harvest their own crop. New, informative signage has been added to the garden to foster a learning experience for plot holders, volunteers, and anyone who tours the garden. The new electric vehicle charging station is unique to this area of Hamilton and is available for the public to use. The average electric vehicle can drive 160-320 kilometres with one 4-8 hour charge at this station. Electric vehicles reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions entering our air through gas-powered vehicles and therefore play a part in reducing the impacts of climate change. Green Venture is a non-profit, community-based organization which strives to assist people in living more sustainably every day. Many outreach programs are offered across the spectrum of environmental issues, from green gardening tips to educational programming to sustainable water and energy usage. Staff members will be on hand at the community BBQ for anyone who has questions about our programs, products, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities. BBQ options for vegetarians and vegans will be available and there will be a kid’s craft table.
Posted by JordanFysh
TFcon returns to Toronto this year due to last year’s overwhelming success. The event will be held from July 26th to 28th at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre in Mississauga. TFcon is Canada’s annual Transformers collectors’ convention, and is the largest fan-run Transformers convention in the world. Transformers aficionados will be able to feast their eyes on a wide selection of Transformers collectibles and artwork, hear from an array of speakers and enter the TFcon costume contest.
Tickets: All tickets will be available at the door or order tickets online at http://tfcon2013.eventbrite.ca/. No charge for children under 5 years of age. Admission includes a pass to Canada’s Largest Dealer Room for Transformers merchandise, access to all TFcon panels and events, free autographs from all TFcon 2013 guests, and opportunity to win hourly door prizes.
Posted by Hayley.ImaginePR
The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, hosts an Open Meeting on the topic of "Council of Solace Ritual and Discussion on Harmony with Nature". You are invited to join in this relaxed and informal discussion (part of a series). All are welcome and admission is free.
Posted by AMORC_Hamilton
"Kidney Nutrition Essentials and Today's Trends" Webinar by Kelly Welsh, Renal Dietician
When: Sunday, July 28th 2013, 2pm-4pm
Where: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Classroom B (T2208), 2nd Floor, Juravinski Tower, 50 Charlton Avenue East
For those living with chronic kidney disease, a solid nutrition plan is vital. What foods are best? How much caffeine can you really have? Should you incorporate flax or chia seeds into your diet? What about probiotics? Join us for the Kidney Nutrition Essentials and Today's Trends webinar to have these questions and more answered.
Kelly Welsh is a renal dietician as well as a Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) patient, wife and mother. She has conducted numerous nutritional seminars and educational meetings for PKD patients internationally.
This presentation is part of an ongoing series of two-hour informational support meetings hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada. They are open to the public, free of charge and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Local street parking (free) and hospital parking (payment required) is available.
http://www.endpkd.ca/2012/Hamilton/index.asp
Posted by Hamchap
For the past forty-five years RALPH NADER has challenged corporations, government agencies, and institutions to be more accountable to the public. In 1965, Unsafe at Any Speed changed the face of the automobile industry and made Ralph Nader a household name. As a result of his efforts, cars have more safety features. His lobbying and writing on the food industry insured that the food we buy is required to pass strict guidelines before reaching the consumer. One of his greatest achievements was the 1974 amendment to the American Freedom of Information Act that gave increased public access to government documents. This brought freedom of press to a new level, resulting in increased access for journalists. Ralph Nader has co-founded numerous public interest groups including Public Citizen, Critical Mass, Commercial Alert, and the Center for Study of Responsive Law. Nader today continues to be a relentless force for grassroots activism and democratic change in the United States.
The column is the most natural literary form for a citizen’s advocate, and Ralph Nader may be its most robust and forceful practitioner. Told You So: The Big Book of Weekly Columns presents a panoramic portrait of the problems confronting our society and provides examples of the many actions an organized citizenry could and should take to create a more just and environmentally sustainable world. Drawing on decades of experience, Nader's columns document the consequences of concentrated corporate power; threats to our food, water and air; the corrosive effect of commercialism on our children; the dismantling of worker rights; and the attacks on our civil rights and civil liberties. Nader also offers concrete suggestions to spark citizen action and achieve social change.
RSVP REQUIRED as space is limited.
Event co-sponsored by OPIRG McMaster
Posted by bryanprincebookseller
The 10th is Prisoner Justice Day , a day where imprisoned people across Canada unite every year for a hunger strike and a refusal to work. This is done in remembrance of those who had fought and died for the most basic rights imaginable. Gains that had been won in the past but are now all but lost.
So join us this prisoner justice day as we march on the Barton Jail in support of family, friends and those stolen from our community. This is a family friendly event. Meet @ the Beasley Park fountain, bring signs, banners and noise makers!
To learn more about Prisoner Justice Day, checkout http://www.prisonjustice.ca/prisonjustice/politics/1014_history.html
Posted by The.Martello
Celebrate summer in the North End with staff, volunteers and community partners of North Hamilton Community Health Centre. Join us for a free BBQ, games, prizes, live music by the Dirty Pioneers and a presentation by Little Ray's Reptile Zoo! All are welcome!
Posted by Friesen
Follow-up to the award winning documentary film, The Great Incarcerator, part 1: Dark Little Secret
Directed by D Jones - 60 minutes
https://www.facebook.com/TheShadowOfLucasvilleMovie
The Shadow of Lucasville revisits the 1993 uprising at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, one of the longest in U.S. history, while exploring the fight for human rights and media exposure through inmate uprisings in response to mass incarceration and dehumanization supported by the prison industrial complex. The film will be followed by conversation about incarceration with former inmates.
$5-20 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds.
http://www.facebook.com/events/363487253780074
Posted by The.Martello
Know Your Enemy A Theatrical Examination of Police and Prison in America.
Written by Ben Turk, Directed by Kate Pleuss, Performed by Ben Turk – 90 minutes
insurgenttheatre.org
What does it mean to be a compassionate, dedicated, humane police officer in the country with the world's highest incarceration rate and a continuing tradition of racial injustice? Know Your Enemy examines the role of police using stripped down interactive theatre, critical understanding of history and the power of silent refusal. Know your history. Know your rights. Know your enemy.
$5-20 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds.
http://www.facebook.com/events/553383351388176
Posted by The.Martello
United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health hosts a monthly public lecture series called Another Drop. September's lecture will feature Dr. Douglas Haffner, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, University of Windsor. Dr. Haffner will speak about the Malili Lakes of Sulawesi Island. The event and parking are free and refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Please RSVP to contact.inweh@unu.edu . For more information visit: http://www.inweh.unu.edu/another-drop
Posted by KCave
StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for Hamilton's startup community to make connections over drinks and relax a little! Feel free to talk about projects, ideas, funding, technology... or just shoot the breeze! We meet on every 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6pm.
http://startupdrinkshamilton.eventbrite.com/
Posted by KevinBrowne