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It’s not the best of economic times out there and it's hard to stretch what few dollars you have left after paying for the essentials. To help you out, each week we're highlighting five things you can do for free (or real cheap):

Aug. 7: Listen to the music, Listen to the music (2), Prepare for a job interview, Catch a flick, Be part of a record attempt.

July 31: See a movie; Go to the park; Listen to the music; Give blood; Get elected.

July 24: Listen to the music; See some Shakespeare; Catch a flick; Brush up on history; Find out what’s happening.

July 17: Listen to the music; See descendants of dinosaurs; Catch a ride; Play Star Search; Get into gardening.

July 10: See up-and-coming athletes; See a movie; Listen to the music; Lend a helping hand; Enjoy summer.

June 13: Watch Whirling Dervishes; Enjoy the aviary; Catch a ride; Listen to the music; Stay healthy while getting fit.

June 6: Start your own business; Listen to the music; Watch a movie; Order a tree; Watch a movie (2).

May 29: Wave the flag; Release the hounds; Talk about books; Learn about cochlear implants; Meet a stock car driver.

May 22: Bite into a beautiful thing; Have fun; Read a book; Take a history lesson; Listen to the music; Take charge of your money.

May 15: See some fireworks; Garden green; Expand your job search; Listen to some music; Go see Niagara Falls.

May 8: Learn what's under the hood; Get green gardening tips; See some art; Listen to the music; Give of yourself.

May 1: Get a rare glimpse; Get a free comic book; Learn how to land a job; Read your poetry; Hear the Word of God.

April 24: Learn about warplane history; Clean up the harbour; Start a business; Find out about living in Canada; Get your taxes done; Grab a free coffee.

 April 17: Learn to cook healthy; Learn how to network; Show the planet some love; Get some air; See some art.

April 10: Find a home; Listen to the music; Get some tutoring; Eat some chocolate; See the birds.

April 3: Stare at the sun (safely); Get a job; Grow your grass green; Meet Thomas Crapper; Learn about diabetes.

March 27: Five things you can do for your river; Spring cleaning; Visit the tropics; Get some new clothes; Play a joke; (bonus); Celebrate Earth Hour.

March 20: Cooking lessons; Ring in spring; Take a walk.; Watch city government at work; Walk like a weatherman.

March 13:  Go green; For the kids; Artistic women; What kind of city do you want to live in?; Speaking of art.

March 6: Check out a new career; Take the challenge; Watch your butt; See a classic; Take in some theatre.

Feb. 27: Quit smoking; Teen tome talk; Be prepared; Watch some soccer; See a movie.

Feb. 20: Brush up on your parenting; Get tax relief; See a movie; New Orleans with a twist; Promote your city.

Feb. 13: Wave the flag; Watch an awards ceremony; Spend quality time with family; Drop by and be sociable;  See Valentinos in action.

Feb. 6: Fun day, Get fit, Author speaks, Slavery today, Take a walk.

Jan. 30: Get outside, Checkup for your child; Watch your fingers; Tax help; Go for a skate.

Jan. 23: Winterfest kick-off; Let it slide;  Snowwoman art; Get physical; Literacy launch.

Jan. 16: Go to the movies; Get fit; Planes, trains and watermobiles; Take in some art; Game on.

Jan. 9: Check out an author; Get free drum lessons; Give blood; Current events for seniors; Chase waterfalls.

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