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SUNDAY

YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS

Young People's Concerts at the Royal Botanical Garden, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2-3 p.m., 680 Plains Rd. West, Burlington/Hamilton. Precede your Thanksgiving dinner with the blithe and spirited music of Viennese composers including Johann Strauss and Franz Lehar. Tickets at Arts Hamilton, 279 King St. E., Hamilton, 905-481-3218, or at the door. Tickets: Adults $20; Student/Senior $15; Family $30. Subscriptions available.

TUESDAY

GREEN GARDENING

Did you know fall is the most important time of year to prepare the lawn or garden for a pesticide-free spring? On October 14, 7-8 p.m. at Twin Pads Arena (Chedoke Rm.), 91 Chedmac Dr., Naturally Hamilton will deliver the Green Gardening 101: Fall Focus presentation in collaboration with the City of Hamilton. The presentation includes step-by-step fall turf care and gardening tips along with need-to-know city of Hamilton Pesticide By-law information designed to prepare citizens for a green pesticide-free spring.

THURSDAY

EUCHRE

St. Michael's Anglican Church, 1188 Fennell Ave. E., holds euchre every Thursday evening, 7:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Prizes and light refreshments.

OSTOMY ASSOICIATION MEETING

The Hamilton and District Ostomy Association is holding a general meeting Oct. 16, 8 p.m., at 24 Poplar Ave., Hamilton. For info, call 905-549-3421.

DAYTIME FITNESS CLASS

A second Latin Fitness will now be held on Thursdays from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. starting October 16 at Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre, 10 Market St. S., Dundas. For more information contact Cassandra at dccdancing@yahoo.ca or 905-627-8743.

UPCOMING

SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE CITY

SISO wants people to share their Hamilton. Being a host volunteer takes just two hours a week and makes all the difference to someone from another culture who is adjusting to life in Canada. To learn more, contact Susan at 905-667-7496 or scheeseman@isohamilton.org.

MT. HAMILTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

The Mt. Hamilton Horticultural Society will meet at Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd. West (corner of Mohawk Rd West and Magnolia) on Friday, Oct. 17, 7:30 pm. Speaker for the evening will be Marion Jarvie and her topic will be Fall Beauty in the Garden. Visitor fee is $2. For more information call 905-389-0935.

CRESCENDO CONCERTS

On Friday, Oct. 17, Crescendo Concerts presents The Hannaford Street Silver Band and world-music phenomenon Autorickshaw in its opening concert of the season. Concert will be held at Hillfield Strathallan College, 299 Fennell Ave. W., Hamilton, 8 p.m. For tickets call 905 389-1367 ext. 201 or order online at www.hsc.on.ca/crescendo. Adult $30, Senior $25, Student $20. Group and subscription rates available.

ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Hamilton Branch) is hosting its annual teaching/dancing weekend at the Burlington Seniors' Centre, 2285 New Street, Burlington, October 17-18. Registration is at 7:30 p.m. October 17, followed by a welcome dance and ceilidh. On Saturday, Oct. 18, thyere will be classes, catered lunch, dinner and Ball, music by Bobby Brown and the Scottish Accent. There is an optional wine excursion and visit to Twenty Valley on Sunday, Oct. 19. For more information, call Cate or Scott Reid at (905) 332-2049 or email caterstoall@hotmail.com.

ANNUAL PENNY SALE

Annual Penny Sale will be held Friday, Oct. 17, at Bowman United Church, 880 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster. Doors open at 6 p.m. Draws start at 7:30 p.m. Fun for all ages.

GENEALOGY AT ITS VERY BEST

On Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be an exciting genealogical workshop for beginners and those who are not so new at the game. Hosting the Workshop is the Hamilton Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. Speakers are Fawne Stratford-Devai of the television program "Ancestors in the Attic", and Jane MacNamara, who teaches courses for the Ontario Genealogical Society. For more information, visit www.hwcn.org and register on line.

FALL BAZAAR

A Fall Bazaar will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chalmers Church located at 200 Mountain Brow, north of Concession Street at Cliff Avenue. Home made crafts, penny sale, bake and deli tables, book sale and attic treasures. Raffle for hand-made quilt and a luncheon is available.

130TH ANNIVERSARY

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 120 Fennell Avenue East, is hosting a 130th Year Anniversary Celebration Saturday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome, especially past parisioners. Cost is $15 per person. Phone 905-383-2951 for reservations.

FALL BAZAAR

The Hamilton Japanese United Church is hosting a Fall Bazaar Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 715 Upper Gage. Homemade baked goods, Japanese food served, take outs, vegetables and hand crafts. Everyone is welcome.

MUSIC

Watoto Children's Choir will perform at St. John United Church, 195 East 38th St. Hamilton, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. This dynamic choir is made up of children whose parents have died of AIDS in Africa. Documentary DVD will be shown at 6:30 p.m. on the history of the choir and orphanage. Free will offering for the choir and orphanage welcome.

WINE FESITVAL

The Germania Club of Hamilton, 863 King St. E., will host a Wine Festival Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Music by the Great-Vibes Band. For Tickets call 905-549-0513.

FALL FIESTA

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 416 Mohawk Rd. E., is hosting Fall Fiesta 2008 on Saturday, Oct. 25, noon to 8 p.m. Penny sale, bake sale, fancy goods, white elephant sale, home cooking, candy booth, children's games and a capital prize draw. Everyone is welcome.

ASCENSION CRAFT SALE

The second annual Ascension Craft Sale will be held Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Church of the Ascension, 65 Charlton Ave. E., Hamilton. Lots of items including chocolates, spices, centrepieces, jewellery, Christmas baskets, penny sale and much more. There will also be a luncheon for $3.50. For info, call Gail at 905-522-5050.

FOLK HARPIST

Mount Hamilton United Church presents an evening with Eduard Klassen, Paraguayan Folk Harpist, Saturday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. All proceeds from this concert will be in support of ERRA-BC and the Children of Eritrea. Suggested donation is $10.

RUMMAGE SALE

A rummage sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Barton Stone United Church, Stone Church Rd. W., at Upper James Street.

ATTENTION ALL CRAFT-MAKERS

Mount Hamilton United Church invites all crafters to rent a table at their upcoming bazaar - Christmas On The Summit - Saturday, Nov. 15. Sale Time is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Hamilton United Church, 31 Summit Ave. This is an Arts and crafts bazaar with a penny sale, raffle and chili lunch area. Featuring unique handmade items: jewelry, woodworking, hand-knit items, jams, jellies, preserves and baked goods table, etc. Tables for rent by calling Ruth at 905-575-9698 by October 31.