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FRIDAY

COFFEE HOUSE FUNDRAISER

Captain Squeezy's Performing Arts Group is hosting a Coffee House Fundraiser Friday, May 9 from 7-10 p.m. at St.Cuthbert's Church, 2 Bond St N. (at King St.) Westdale. Music, coffee and homemade food. Fun for all ages. Featuring Brian Kierstead, plus open mic. Adults $5, Children $3. All proceeds go to support this non-profit youth drama troupe.

GARAGE-BAKE SALE

St. Joseph's Villa in Dundas, a non-profit organization, is hosting a garage/silent auction/bake sale Friday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph's Villa Auditorium. Admission is free. For more information please contact 905 627-3541.

ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI

The men of Sinclairville United Church present their 7th Homemade Meatballs & Spaghetti Supper Friday, May 9, 5-8 p.m. at Sinclairville United Church (2 minutes from Empire Corners, 10 minutes South of Binbrook, off Haldimand Rd. 9) Featuring all you can eat rolls, salad, spaghetti, homemade meatballs and ice cream sundaes. Adults are $10, children 5-12 are $5. Under 5 eat free. For tickets, directions, or information call Shannon (905) 692-3020 or Mary (905) 772-2134.

SATURDAY

PLANT SALE

The Mount Hamilton Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale takes place on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd West (corner of Mohawk and Magnolia). Rain or Shine, Everyone is welcome. For information call 905-389-0935.

MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT

The Hamilton Multiple Myeloma Support group is having their next meeting on May 10 at 1-3:30 p.m. It will be held at Linden Park Church at 484 East 16th Street. Guest speaker will be Dr. A. Benger from the Juravinski Cancer Center. For more info call Lori at 905-388-8945.

RUMMAGE SALE

Our Lady of Lourdes Church is holding their annual Rummage Sale May 10, 9 a.m. to noon. The church is located at the corner of Mohawk Rd. E. and Mall Rd.

LAWN SALE

An indoor Lawn Sale will be held Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to noon at New Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1025 King St. E. at Melrose Ave. in the lower auditorium.

ASTRONOMY DAY

Come on down to Bayfront Park Saturday, May 10, 8-11 p.m. (weather and clouds permitting).

To celebrate Astronomy Day 2008, the HAA will be holding a public viewing night. Club members will be out with telescopes, binoculars, etc., which will be available for public observing of the moon and night-sky sites. Everyone is welcome.

FROM GRANNIES' CUPBOARDS'

A fundraising event of the Grandmothers of Steel, Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W., Hamilton Tea Room, gardening plants and books, raffles, silent auction, gift cards, CD's, DVD's, books, Jewelry, sports equipment. Bring in empty bottles for 'Bottles for Africa'.

BLOSSOM BAZAAR

Trinity Presbyterian Church (Ninth Ave at E42nd) is holding a Blossom Bazaar Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will spring plants for sale, a penny

sale, hand-crafted jewellery, raffle, Grandman's Attic and lunch available. Please join us! For more info, call 905-385-5984.

WALK A BLOCK FOR LUPUS

Lupus is an under-recognized chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks healthy cells causing tissue damage, organ failure and sometimes death. There is no cure for this disease, but with your help, we can conctinue to work toward finding one. Please, lace up your walking shoes and join Team Hamilton at Bayfront Park at 1 p.m. on May 10. Contact Anne Matheson, captain, to sponsor this worldwide awareness and fundraising campaign. Call 905 383 8810, or go to www.lupusontario.org for more information.

SUNDAY

MOHAWK COLLEGE SINGERS

Please join the Mohawk College Singers for their third and final concert of the 2007/2008 season "Of Love and Laughter". Conducted by David Holler with Cecile Desrosiers on the piano and harpsicord, the concert will include favourite madrigals from the Renaissance era, Canadian and American folk songs, opera choruses plus a choral cantata by the infamous P.D.Q. Bach. This performance will take place in Niagara-on-the- Lake at St. Mark's Anglican Church, 46 Byron St. on Sunday May 11, at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 students/seniors, and may be reserved by calling 905-526-7938, or purchased at the door.

MONDAY

FRANK MCKENNA IN HAMILTON

The Canadian Club presents Frank McKenna, current deputy-chair of the TD Bank Financial Group and former Premier of New Brunswick, Monday, May 12, Michelangelo's Conference and Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. at noon. Advance reservations are required. Call 905-521-8832.

TUESDAY

BLESSED SACRAMENT FUNDRAISER

Blessed Sacrament will hold a school fundraiser at La Piazza Banquet Centre on Anchor Road Tuesday, May 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Silent auction upon entry, live auction at 7p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $9 per child and $ 11 per adult. Please call the school at 905-383-6844 for more information and to purchase tickets.

WEDNESDAY

CALEDONIA QUILTERS' GUILD

WIll meet Wednesday May 14, 7:30 p.m. at Grace United Church, 174 Caithness St. E., Caledonia. Project is tiny landscape quilt. All welcome, no experience required, $4 visitor fee. Contact Helen 905-765-9162.

PLANT SALE

A plant sale will be held Wednesday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Macassa Lodge, 701 Upper Sherman Ave. Perenials, annuals, vegetables and geraniums and much more.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

RSCDS Hamilton Branch is holding an AGM at MacNab Presbyterian Church, 116 MacNab St., S., Hamilton on Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

PLAY EUCHRE

Euchre games are played every Thursday, starting at 12:45 p.m., at St. Peter and Paul, Brucedale Ave. (east of Upper James). All welcome.

OSTOMY ASSOCIATION

The Hamilton & District Ostomy Association is hosting a special Ostomy Applinace Fair meeting May 15, 8 p.m. at 24 Poplar Ave., Hamilton. For info, call 905-549-3421.

BEEKEEPERS MEETING

Golden Horseshoe Beekeepers meet Thursday, May 15, June 19, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, at 7.30 p.m.,upstairs, Marritt Hall, Hwy.53, Ancaster. Everyone welcome. Call 905-522-3606 for details.

UPCOMING

PLANT AND BAKE SALE

The Mount Hamilton Christian Reformed Church, 1411 Upper Wellington, will hold a plant and bake sale and barbecue May 17, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Variety of flowers and plants available, as well as patio pots and hanging baskets.

HAMILTON 2008 TRAIN SHOW

The 2008 Hamilton Train Show will be held at the Braley Centre, McMaster University, on May 18. One of the largest train shows in Ontario featuring more than 18,000 sq. ft. of operating train layouts in scales ranging from N to HO to G and narrow gauge. Children 16 and under admitted free when accompanied by adult. Admission is $8. Show runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is part of the Canadian Railway Convention being held May 16-18.

RED HATTERS WANTED

New Red Hatters wanted for a Hamilton Chapter. We are a fun-loving group of Red and Pink Hatters who meet once a month for a fun girl's night out. May 20 gathering is a card-making class and June 24 is a Haunted Hamilton Tour. Please e-mail divageri@aol.com or telephone (905) 321-8869 for more information.

LOBSTER & RIBFEST

The Rotary Club of Dundas Lobster & Ribfest takes place on Saturday, June 7 at the Dundas Market Street Arena. Come to the Rotary Club of Dundas Lobster & Ribfest for great food, great entertainment, a silent auction and raffles. Tickets are $60 per person and includes one lobster and rack of ribs or two of either! Plus buffet style, all-you-can-eat roast beef, mussels, salads, and desserts. Doors open at 5 p.m. Music is from 5-11 p.m. and Buffet is from 6-8 pm. All proceeds go to Rotary projects. For tickets please call Gary at 519-647-3504 or Allyson at 905-379-7353.

CALLING ALL SALTFLEET ALUMNI

A Dinner and Dance is being held at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club on June 14 for all former students, teachers and friends of Old Saltfleet High School. Festivities start at 4:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and dance to follow. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets must be purchased by May 31. Payment through Paypal is also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact: Sandy Campbell-Taylor, (905) 393-2293; Tony Matthews, (905) 807- 0777; Judy Watson-Munro; (905) 389-0267; or Mae Louie, Saltfleet, (905) 573-3000, ext. 2013.

GARAGE SALE

Burkholder United Church, 465 Mohawk Rd. E., is hosting a Garage Sale Saturday, May 31 - 9 a.m. to noon. Rain or shine! Lots of bargains to be had! Don't miss out!

ODDS 'N' ENDS

OUTDOOR RUGBY TRAINING

Hamilton Hornets Rugby Football Club has started Outdoor Rugby Training for men and women at Hamilton Hornets Club House, Mohawk Sports Complex on Upper Kenilworth between Limeridge and Mohawk Roads. Practice is 6:30-8:30 p.m. No experience required. Not too late to start. For information please contact Tom Edwards @ tablescraps@cogeco.ca or 905-575-3133. Visit website www.hamiltonrugby.com.

T.E.A.D. NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

T.E.A.D., Equestrian Association for the Disabled is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with classes for children and adults with disabilities. No previous horse experience is required and all training is provided. Assisting in TEAD classes is a wonderful way to get your exercise and improve your own health while enhancing the lives of our riders. Volunteers must be a minimum of 14 years of age and students are welcome. Please call 905-679-8323 ext 221 to register for training.