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Hamilton
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Sat July 5 2008 to Tue July 22
CYCLING NOVA SCOTIA
10:00 AM
Join an experienced guide for an 18-bicycle tour of the east coast. You'll cycle the Cabot Trail, see Peggy's Cove and marvel at the famous maritime lighthouses!
All food and accommodations are included in the $1080 registration fee but trippers must pay/find their own way to Nova Scotia.
Location: David Braley Athletic Centre, Hamilton, Register for this trip at the registration desk in the David Braley Athletic Centre.
Be aware that this is an intense trip, covering 1700km. All participants must do a test ride of 100km with the
Region: Hamilton,
Sponsor: McMaster Outdoor Club Contact Info: Wayne Terryberry outdoor@mcmaster.ca 905-525-9140 ext 26384 www.macoutdoorclub.ca
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Sat July 5 2008 to Sat Oct 11
HAMILTON COMMUNITY GARDENS
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Hamilton Community Gardens, a ministry of the West Highland Baptist Church, is pleased to announce that
our two-fold garden resumes in May of 2008.
The first is our “Victory Garden”, a one-acre plot where vegetables are grown in order to supply fresh produce to those in need in the Hamilton area. The goal for the Victory Garden in 2008 is
the distribution of a minimum of 5,000 pounds of produce.
The second objective of Hamilton Community Gardens involves our “Community Garden Plots”, which
are sections of land (15 ft x 15 ft) made available for use by anyone who wishes to grow their own food and/or flowers. These plots are ploughed, have a water source, and are offered at a very affordable cost for the season.
Location: 1605 Garth Street, Hamilton, Between Rymal Road and Stonechurch Road on the east side, behind West Highland Baptist Church
Region: Hamilton,
Sponsor: West Highland Baptist Church Contact Info: Bill Wilcox bwilcox@packagingservices.ca (905) 575-9439 www.westhighland.org
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Sat July 5 2008 to Sun July 06
MOONLIGHT HARBOUR CRUISE "BEACH" PARTY
9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You are invited to the FUNdraiser of the year!
Moonlight Harbour Cruise "Beach" Party
Saturday July 5, 2008
9 pm - Midnight
Silent Auction
Dancing
Live Entertainment
$30 per person
Beachwear Encouraged
This is an exciting time to be Green! Tickets are going quickly, so get on board!
Location: Hamilton Harbour Queen, Hamilton, Ontario, Discovery Drive (foot of James Street North)
Free Parking by Williams Coffee Pub
www.hamiltonwaterfront.com
Region: Hamilton,
Sponsor: Green Party of Hamilton Contact Info: Francesca Trifone francesca.trifone@gmail.com (905) 512-2361
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Fri July 5 2008 to Sat Sept 06
URBANFARM GARDENING PROJECT
Old 99 Farm offers garden plots and workshops for urbanites in West Hamilton/Dundas all summer and fall. We have 3000 sf of gardens, most already planted, so you can see what plants look like as well as plant your own. There is livestock on site as part of the onfarm fertility management. Lots of projects to learn about sustainable lifestyles. Call 905 537 0163 or email old99farm@sustainablelifestyles.ca.
Location: 1580 Old Hwy 99, Dundas , Governors Rd west to Binkley, left and immed right on Old 99. 6 km from A&P at Osler Dr.
Region: Hamilton,
Sponsor: Ian Graham Contact Info: old99farm@sustainablelifestyles.ca 905 537 0163 www.sustainablelifestyles.ca
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Sat July 5 2008
ORGANIZERS WANTED FOR CAR FREE WEEK 2008
12:00 AM
TLC has been organizing Car Free Week events in September for the past several years. What started as a one day celebration of life without a car has turned into a week of events celebrating alternatives to cars that help make our city a better place.
Last year's events are listed here - http://tlchamilton.blogspot.com/2007/09/car-free-week-2007.html and included movies, transit discussion, nature hikes, mass bike rides, bike repair workshops, outdoor films at Gage Park bandshell, and a very successful Parking Meter Party downtown.
These events can only happen with dedicated volunteers like you!
If you are interested in any aspect of organizing a particular event, please start by letting us know.
We will be organizing a meeting of interested volunteers once we get some responses.
Car Free Day is Monday September 22, 2008.
Please forward to anyone who you think would be interested.
Location: OPIRG Office, Hamilton ON,
Region: Hamilton,
Sponsor: Transportation for Liveable Communities Contact Info: Randy Kay tlchamilton@gmail.com 905-525-9140 ext. 26026 tlchamilton.org
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Sun July 6 2008
DUNDAS VALLEY MOTHS
9:none PM
The Dundas Valley is one the best places to observe moths in the Hamilton area. Join Bill Lamond and the Hamilton Naturalists Club as we will observe moths attracted to mercury vapour lamps and blacklights. Bring a flashlight.
Location: Lions Club Rd., Ancaster, Meet Bill at the west end of Lions Club Rd. in the Dundas Valley.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: Hamilton Naturalists Club Contact Info: Bill Lamond (519) 756-9546 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Tue July 8 2008
CITIZEN MEETING: "AEROTROPOLIS, WILL IT FLY?"
7:00 PM
1134 hectares of foodlands around the airport are being converted to an “airport employment growth district”. Environment Hamilton (citizen group) has called a public meeting Michael Desnoyers, chair of Hamiltonians for Progressive Development, is the guest speaker at the event,
The city is moving ahead with plans to industrialize 3000 acres of prime agricultural land around the airport, at a still-to-be-calculated cost, in hopes of attracting new business investment and jobs to Hamilton. Concerns about the rising cost of fuel, climate change and the loss of foodlands don’t appear to have been considered. This growth plan also dismisses the possibility of re-using older industrial areas along the Bayfront. Provincial officials apparently disagree with that premise, and with the size of the planned Airport Employment Growth District (previously known as the Aerotropolis)
Michael Desnoyers is President and CEO of Etratech Inc, a large electronic design and manufacturing company based in Burlington. He led Hamiltonians for Progressive Development in blocking a city council attempt to implement the aerotropolis plans three years ago.
The meeting will include lots of opportunity for questions and discussion.
www.environmenthamilton.org
Location: FRWY Café, 333 King Street East (at Wellington). , Hamilton,
Region: Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: Environment Hamilton, Hamiltonians for Progressive Development Contact Info: contactus@environmenthamilton.org
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Wed July 9 2008
EXPLORE THE ERAMOSA KARST
6:30 PM
The Friends of Eramosa Karst invite you to join them on a hike around this unique geological area and the new park that is opening soon. We will be following the trail system through the park and seeing all the main karst features plus woodlots and water features.
Location: Upper Mt. Albion Rd., Hamilton, Park in the entrance parking lot off Upper Mt. Albion.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Elaine Serena 905-639-2702 www.friendsoferamosakarst.org
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Sat July 12 2008 to Sat Aug 30
SABAWOON BAZAAR: HAMILTON ART & CRAFT MARKET
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Every Saturday this summer on the waterfront. Meet Moo Wah from the Karen people and watch her weave a satchel ($12); talk to Lance Darren Cole about the ancient art of Venetian bookbinding and sing and dance with the Columbian jewellery makers and artists. Meet your community at the Sabawoon (sab-a-woon) Bazaar. There's someone new to meet every week and original arts and crafts to discover.
Location: Outdoors on Pier 8, between Williams Coffee Pub and the Discovery Centre, Hamilton, Turn right at the end of James St North and then a quick left down Discovery Drive. FREE PARKING. Free Waterfront Shuttle from downtown on Route 99.
Region: Hamilton,
Sponsor: Workers Arts & Heritage Centre in partnership with the Immigrant Culture & Art Association Contact Info: Meaghan McGregor info@sabawoon.ca Project Coordinator www.sabawoon.ca
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Wed July 16 2008
HARRIS INLET WALK
6:30 PM
Explore the Harris Inlet, the largest non-industrialised natural area in Hamilton’s east harbour with Jim Howlett & Greg Reader. Home to swans, snapping turtles, fish, foxes, coyotes, beaver, black-crowned night herons and muskrats. The Hamilton Port Authority intended to fill in this area but has delayed the project due to public concerns.
Location: Hobson’s Rd., Hamilton, Park in the west parking lot of the Jervis B. Webb plant on the right hand side of Hobson’s Rd. (pier 22), between Stratherne and Kenilworth Avenues, at 1647 Burlington St. East. This is under the ove
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Jim Howlett 905 544 8514 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Wed July 16 2008
LIVE PRESENTATION OF AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH WITH JIM HARRIS
6:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Jim Harris, one of the original 7 Canadians personally trained by Al Gore has presented Al Gore’s inspirational message on Climate Change to over 15,000 Canadians.
Admission to this event is Free. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Location: The Association Hall, 555 Upper Wellington St., Hamilton,
Region: Hamilton,
Sponsor: Hamilton Mountain Federal Green Party Association Contact Info: Stephen Brotherston hamiltonmountain@greenparty.ca 905-538-4845
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Sun July 20 2008 to
.OPEN MEETING “HOW TO REALISE THE MYSTICAL ASPECT OF LOVE”
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
The Rosicrucian Order AMORC is a worldwide educational, philosophical and initiatic tradition that offers time-tested techniques for rediscovering the wisdom, compassion, strength and inner peace that already reside within each human being
Location: Unity Hall, 64 Wellington St. N, , Hamilton,
Region: Hamilton,
Sponsor: Rosicrucian Order AMORC Contact Info: Jim Stewart seekerforlight@hotmail.com 905-545-9752 www.hamilton.rosicrucian.org/
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Sat July 24 2008 to Mon Sept 01
FROM GEISHA TO DIVA: THE KIMONOS OF ICHIMARU
An exhibition of a lavish array of elaborate kimonos of one of the most famous geishas of 20th century Japan: Ichimaru (1906-1997).
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton,
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: Art Gallery of Hamilton Contact Info: info@artgalleryofhamilton.com 905-527-6610 www.artgalleryofhamilton.com
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Sun July 27 2008 to Sept
ONE-DAY GRAND RIVER CANOE TRIP
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Join the McMaster Outdoor Club as we paddle from Glen Morris to Paris, Ontario.
Your $45 registration fee includes canoe and paddle rentals, guides and carpooling.
Location: David Braley Athletic Centre, Hamilton, Meet at the south entrance of the David Braley Athletic Centre on the McMaster campus. We will carpool from there.
Region: Hamilton,
Sponsor: McMaster Outdoor Club Contact Info: Wayne Terryberry outdoor@mcmaster.ca 905-525-9140 ext 26384 www.macoutdoorclub.ca
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Wed July 30 2008
TREES OF HAMILTON CEMETARY #2
6:30 PM
Join long time HNC supporter, guide and historian, Albert Butwick and Frank Morley, as we continue this fascinating tree identification walk around Hamilton cemetery.
Location: York Blvd, Hamilton, Meet at the northeast end of Dundurn Castle parking lot
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Albert Butwick and Frank Morley 905 690 1772 and 905 575 0668 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Wed Aug 6 2008
RBG NORTHSHORE TRAILS HIKE
5:00 PM
Join Dr. Jim Pringle for a walk along the RBG Northshore trails. You can be sure that lots of interesting plants will be observed and also a variety of birds, along this beautiful trail on the edge of Coote’s Paradise.
Location: Old Guelph Rd., Hamilton, The hike will begin and end at the RBG Nature Centre by the Arboretum on Old Guelph Rd.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Dr. Jim Pringle 905 527 1158 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Wed Aug 13 2008
LAKE ONTARIO STROLL
6:00 PM
Join Frank Morley of the Hamilton Naturalists Club for a nature walk along the paved Waterfront Trail beside the lake.
Location: Burlington Ship Canal, Hamilton, Meet at the lakeside parking lot at the Hamilton side of the Burlington Ship Canal.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Frank Morley 905 575 0668 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Fri Aug 15 2008 to Sun Aug 17
BACKPACKING THE BRUCE PENINSULA
7:00 AM
Hike the Bruce Trail and spend two nights camping in a national park!
Participants will backpack the northernmost section of the famous Bruce Trail. Starting at Lionshead, the group will hike along the shore to Cypress Lake, enjoying stunning scenery, crystal clear water, caves, wildlife and other wonders.
Location: Meet at the David Braley Athletic Centre on the McMaster Campus, Hamilton, Participants must register and pay for this trip in advance. Please contact outdoor@mcmaster.ca for more information.
Region: Hamilton,
Sponsor: McMaster Outdoor Club Contact Info: Wayne Terryberry outdoor@mcmaster.ca 905-525-9140 ext 26384 www.macoutdoorclub.ca
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Wed Aug 20 2008
WINDERMERE BASIN EXCURSION
6:00 PM
Come and find out about the rehabilitation efforts being undertaken to restore this new area of parkland and plans for the wetlands within the basin, as we look for birds with Bob Curry, author of "Birds of Hamilton and the surrounding areas".
Location: Eastport Drive, Hamilton, Meet at the small parking lot along Eastport Drive at the southeast corner of the harbour just east of Pier 24.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Bob Curry 905 637 2022 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Wed Aug 27 2008
AN EVENING OF BIRDING AT DUNDAS MARSH
6:00 PM
Shorebirds and passerines should be migrating at this time.
Location: Olympic Drive, Dundas, Bring your binoculars and meet Brian Wylie at the Spencer Creek bridge on Olympic Drive in Dundas.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Brian Wylie 905 627 4601 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Wed Sept 10 2008
FALL MIGRANTS AT SHELL PARK & SHELDON CREEK TRAIL OAKVILLE
6:00 PM
Dig out your binoculars and explore this "Bird Oasis" in the city with Dave Don of the Hamilton Naturalists Club .
Location: Lakeshore Rd., Oakville, Meet in the first East parking lot at the entrance to Shell Park on Lakeshore Rd, east of Burloak Dr., Oakville.
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: The Hamilton Naturlists Club Contact Info: Dave Don 905 637 2426 www.hamiltonnature.org
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Sat Oct 4 2008
LIVING GANDHI AND KING TODAY: TO MARK THE 60TH AND 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR DEATHS .
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
GANDHI PEACE FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Commonwealth Square across from Hamilton City Hall.
WORKSHOP "LIVING GANDHI AND KING
TODAY" with Dr David Adams, formerly with UNESCO, and Rev.Samuel Billy Kyles,an eyewitness to M.L. King's assassination;
3 to 5 p.m. at the Convention Centre.
DINNER at the Convention Centre, 7 p.m., with keynote speaker Rev.Kyles; tickets $65 per person.
Location: CONVENTION CENTRE, HAMILTON, The Gandhi Peace Festival takes place at Commonwealth Square across from Hamilton City Hall.The workshop and evening dinner take place at the Hamilton Convention Centre next door to Hamilton Place
Region: Halton, Hamilton,
Sponsor: THE GANDHI KING COMMITTEE AND THE CENTRE FOR PEACE STUDIES MCMASTER UNIVERSITY Contact Info: Dr Rama Singh or Dr Gary Warner singh@mcmaster; warner@mcmaster.ca 905-521-0017
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Thur Mar 27 2008 to Mon Mar 31
ECOHOUSE ART EXHIBITION SERIES: GORD PULLAR, HAMILTON: DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Extended Exhibition - Until March 31st EcoHouse will feature the darkly comical and outstanding artwork of illustrator Gord Pullar.
The series shows Hamilton and surrounding area; "I've been out walking and riding around Hamilton with drawing materials for a few years. After a while you can get to know it, and all of the streets, buildings, trails and other stuff." He freely expresses his likes and dislikes of the city through various pieces of artwork, including comics, sketches, water-colour paintings, and etching with a focus on local scenes, architecture, and advertising. He notes, "Someone told me once that when you draw, it comes in through your eyes, gets processed by your brain, goes into your heart and comes out through your hand."
Mr. Pullar's mixed feelings towards our city are very clear in his artwork. "Hamilton gets under your skin and you love it for all of the good things here, and, you can also hate it and be frustrated by it." Mr. Pullar has made many advertising posters for different companies in Hamilton. His awareness and understanding of the many environmental issues in Hamilton and the political message in his work is clear.
Location: Green Venture's EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton, www.greenventure.ca
Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara
Sponsor: Green Venture Contact Info: Sapphire Singh garden@greenventure.ca 905-540-8787 x18 www.greenventure.ca
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