MAY 2
Incredibowl '09 Cosmic Bowl! by SAVIS of Halton. 2-5pm. Register to bowl in our 3rd annual fundraiser! Team up with your family and friends to raise money and community spirits. This family friendly fun event will be out of this world with its cosmic theme. (905) 825-3622
MAY 3
Hamilton Children's Choir "year end" concert. Join us in the delightful fresh and vibrant sounds of over 160 young singers gathered together in song, performing under the grace and guidance of our talented Artistic Staff. Winners of the 2008 CBC/Radio Choral Competition! Concert takes place at Ryerson United Church, 842 Main Street East, Hamilton. For tickets call (905) 527-1618 or visit www.hamiltonchildlrenschoir.com
MAY 4
THE BURLINGTON LAWN BOWLING CLUB invite you to try lawn bowling at our Open House, May 4th to May 8th, 1:30 7:15 p.m. daily. Just wear flat soled shoes. We will do the rest. Call Bob, 634-9289 for information.
Charles Fensham presents 'The future of the north american Church'. This ‘no charge’ talk is open to the public and will be of particular interest to all church search committees or anyone interested in the future of the Christian church. Refreshments and an opportunity to mingle will follow the talk. For further information, contact: 905-522-2792 (St. Paul’s church office)
MAY 8
Wine & Cheese Night, in celebration of St. Luke's Anglican Church's 175th Anniversary. 1382 Ontario Street Burlington. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by callling 905-643-4553. The evening includes a Wine Tasting Competition, Live Music, a Silent Auction & Door Prizes
MAY 9
Generations of Harmony, by ‘The Entertainers Male Barbershop Chorus and Quartets’, with Oakville Children's Choir and outstanding quartet ‘Shaken, Not Stirred’. Glen Abbey United Church, Oakville. 1:30 and 7:30pm. Tickets $20. Call Dick@ 905-634-6718 or visit www.entertainers-harmony.org.
Breakfast at the Bistro, Burlington Seniors' Centre. Join us for a complete hot breakfast from 9:30-11:30am. Then you can spend time in the lounge, games room and making friends . Optional tour to winery and tasting to follow in coach bus, return time 2:30pm. Cost $30 per person, or hot breakfast only for $5.. All seniors welcome! Register at Burlington Seniors' Centre For information call (905) 335-7888 #6
Mother's Day Tea, at the Burlington Art Centre. 2pm. An enchanting afternoon for family and friends featuring assorted teas, delicate cakes and tiny sandwiches. Adults $40, Children under 12 $20, Table of eight, $275 Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, 905-632-7796, ext. 307 or visit www.burlingtonartcentre.on.ca
MAY 12
Green Gardening 101, Spring Fling! Hamilton Public Library, Dundas Branch. 7-9pm. Green Venture's Green Gardening Coordinator provides clear step-by-step tips about Pesticide-free Spring turf management and basic garden tips plus how to comply with the City of Hamilton's new Pesticide By-law. 18 Ogilvie Street, Dundas. Cost: Free. Call (905) 627-3507 to register.
MAY 14
Wii Games, Kerr Street Senior Centre, Oakville. 2:30pm. Use the Wii to play bowling, golf swing, baseball and tennis - a new way of having fun! Cost: Free. 263 Kerr Street, Oakville (905) 815-5966.
MAY 15
Chinese Seniors Program Series, Central Library, Dundas. 10-12pm. Join us the third Friday of the month for this free program. Make friends, discuss topics of interest to seniors and participate in various entertainment activities and games. Registration is limited. Call Rui Cai at (905) 512-9538 to register.
MAY 16
2009 OPENING for White Ostrich Farm is on Victoria Day Weekend! See our website for hours. www.whiterockostrichfarm.com
MAY 17
The Loretta Hale Big Band, A Night of Swing. Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, Hamilton. Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, and some other great Swing charts will be performed, come and join us! Cost: $10. A portion will be donated to the Good Shepherd Foundation. Call 905-741-1837 for more information.
Champagne Brunch & Fashion Show. Wellspring Niagara's Annual event will be held at Queen's Landing Resort & Conference Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Please contact Kristen Szigatti at 905-684-7619 for details about this year's event.
Canada and World War II - 12:30-4pm. Westfield Heritage Village, Rockton (1049 Kirkwall Road, Regional Road 552). Westfield Heritage Village welcomes Canadian World World II re-enactors to the site for this event honouring the Canadian contribution to the War. Adults: $7.50, seniors/disabled: $6.50. For more information: 1-800-883-0104.
MAY 18
Spring Tyme on the Farm, 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville. 12-4pm. Spruce Lane Farmhouse will have demonstrations on wool carding, spinning and weaving, carving and other traditional hands-on activities typical of the 1900's. Come join us!
MAY 20
Victoria Park Seniors Centre – BUS TRIP: Marineland and Spring Blossoms, Niagara Falls. Trip includes lunch, Marineland admission, luxury coach transportation, taxes and bus driver gratuity. Phone 519-787-1814 to register or for more information.
Bring on the Bloomers, Oakville Historical Society. 7:30pm. Featuring Ken Weber, speaking on 'the Liberation of Women during Victorian Times', at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street, Oakville. Cost: Free. 905-844-2695
MAY 21 to 23
Used Book Sale. Hopedale Mall, at Third Line and Rebecca, Oakville. Huge selection of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. Proceeds support Oakville Literacy Council’s one-on-one tutoring program for adults improving skills in reading, writing, and math. www.oakvilleliteracy.ca 905 469 8528
MAY 23
3rd Annual Star Wars Event Toy Show - Saturday, May 23, 2009 Welland City Hall The Annual Star Wars Event Toy Show returns to Welland Saturday May 23, 2009 from 12:30 to 5:00pm for it\'s third year in a row. This is a FREE Event for all ages featuring: Sales and Display of Vintage and New Star Wars Toys. Star Wars Movie on Large Screen.. free Popcorn and Cake. Lots of free giveaways and prizes...come see you favorite characters from the Star Wars Movies. Visit the website link for more information. http://www.yodascorch.piczo.com/?cr=7
Burlington Horticultural Society Plant Sale. 8-12pm. Our annual plant sale featuring bulbs, perennials, grasses, gardening books and a bake goods table. Cost: free. Location: Central Park-New St. parking lot. Visit www.burlingtonhs.com
Living in a condo? The Canadian Condominium Institute is holding a Conference & Tradeshow at the Hamilton Convention Center. CCI is a non-profit organization whose main aim is to educate unit owners and professionals within the Condominium field. Please call Theresa (905)631-0124 or visit our website at ghccci.org for more information
3rd Annual Star Wars Event & Toy Show. 12:30-5pm. Event features Sales and Display of Vintage and New Star Wars Toys. Star Wars Movie on Large Screen. Free Popcorn and Cake. Lots of free giveaways and prizes...come see you favorite characters from the Star Wars Movies. Location: Welland City Hall, 60 East Main Street.
A Heritage House Tour, Grimsby Historical Society. Visit 6 outstanding historical homes in Grimsby, a town rich with Heritage buildings, dating back to 1787. Tickets $20 per person. Call (905) 945-0361 or visit www.grimsbyhistoricalsociety.com
4th Annual Tastes of Downtown Hamilton Restaurant Walking Tour. 11am-4pm. Enjoy the tastes of the world from 20 downtown restaurants hosted by celebrity tour guides. As this is a walking tour, please ensure you bring along seasonal items like an umbrella and sun block. Location: Downtown Hamilton (155 King William Street) Cost: $50 Contact: 905-526-8482 x 247
Thorold's 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Show. Enjoy over 100 juried artisans come from coast to coast! Displaying traditional fine arts and crafts at the Thorold Arenas on Front Street. $2 admission. Rain or shine. More Info: 905-227-7248 / 905-227-5657.
MAY 22-24
Folk Arts in the Park, St. Catharines Montebello Park (123 Ontario St.) The signature event of the Annual Niagara Folk Arts Festival! Weekend includes live entertainment, family activities, games, beer and wine gardens, international food court and more. Cost: Free. Contact 905 685-6589.
MAY 24
Niagara Spring Show. An annual event that showcases bazaar items, health, beauty and lifestyle. There is also lots of entertainment for the whole family. Location: Merritton Community Centre (7 Park Avenue), St. Catharines. 12-6pm. For more info: 905 685-1452.
MAY 27 - 29
Follies Greatest Hits. Celebrate 35 Years of Great Entertainment with the Follies! The show is a rip-roaring musical and comedy extravaganza celebrating the times of our lives. 2 pm matinee each day, 7 pm evening performance May 29th Only. At Hamilton Place. Cost: $24 plus $1 handling. For more information: 905-528-8095.
MAY 30
Annual Rubber Duck Race, Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot. 11am-6pm. All of your sponsored ducks will be dumped into the water where spectators will watch them all race down beautiful Grindstone Creek. The first four ducks across the finish line will be awarded prize money. First Place takes home $1000. All money raised will go towards Field and Rescue Team, For more information email duckrace@streamrescue.com or call us at 905.407.3778.