TOONEY THURSDAYS

Interested in playing softball? For a Tooney join the DGSL every Thursday in the gym at St. Bernadette’s School, Governors Road, for winter warmups. Children ages four to 10, from 6:30-7:15 p. m. and 11-18 from 7:30-8:30. Email nikkifromcavan@hotmail.com for more information.

UNITED EMPIRE LOYALIST ASSOCIATION

Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p. m., United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada (UELAC), Hamilton Branch meets at Olivet United Church, 40 Empress St. Guest speaker Dominion President, Fred Hayward U. E, Contact 905-648-6519.

POETRY READING

The Hamilton Poetry Centre continue readings for their 26th season with award-winning Susan Buffam from the University of Chicago, Bryan Prince Bookseller, 1060 King St. W., Hamilton, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p. m. Visit www.hamiltonpoetrycentre.blogspot.com

TOASTMASTERS

Valley Town Toastmasters meet every Thursday, 7 p. m. in the Dundas Public Library, Allwood Room (lower level), 18OgilvieSt.,Dundas. Guests welcome. March4: March Forth. March 10: Contest Night.

FRIDAY

ROAST BEEF DINNER

Hamilton Air Force Club, 128 King St. E., Dundas, Friday, Feb. 26, 5-7 p. m., Roast Beef Dinner, $7, 905-628-6697. Entertainment begins at 6 p. m., Karaoke with Mike and Ted Starrs.

MONTHLY MEETING

Ancaster Historical Society monthly meeting, Friday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p. m., Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Topic, Stewart Memorial Church — A Hamilton Landmark in Black History, 905-648-5520.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE

This Alpha Course is a series of 5 sessions designed to help develop strong foundations for a lasting marriage, Heritage Fellowship Baptist Church, 557 Garner Rd. W. Ancaster, 6:30 p. m. beginning Friday, Feb. 26. Call 648-4511.

BEEF ON A BUN

Beef on a Bun hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Dundas, Feb. 26. Dinner includes fries and garden salad, all for just $8. Serving between 5:30-7:30 p. m., followed by Celtic music supplied by Uncorked from 7-11 p. m. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY

MURDER/MYSTERY DINNER

Support the Weekend to End women’s cancers, benefitting the Princess Margaret Hospital, Murder Mystery Dinner and silent auction, Saturday, Feb. 27, Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W. Tickets, $45, include a spaghetti and meatball dinner with salad and dessert. $20 tax receipt provided. Contact dbydand@me.com or 905-628-4811, or Ash Chimney Sweeps, 163 King St. W.

FRIENDS OF HAITI

The Canadian friends of Hospital Albert Schweitzer Haiti, annual dinner and silent auction of Haitian and local art, Feb. 27, Michealangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St.. Tickets $70. Call 905-522-6218 or dmckay2@cogeco.ca

SUNDAY

CHARITY CONCERT

The Knights of Columbus 9553 Irish Canadian Club selection of Irish and North American melodies Feb. 28, 2 p. m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 20 Idlewood Ave., Hamilton. Admission is a donation of non-perishable food items for Good Shepherd. Collection will be taken for the MS Society.

TUESDAY

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Every Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a. m. or 7-9 p. m., the Cattel Centre, 45 Main St., Dundas. Call 905-628-6412. Upcoming topics include March 2, Grieving Grandchildren; March 9, Sudden/Anticipated Death; March 16, Complicated Grief; March 23, An Emotional Roller Coaster and March 30, Depression in Grief.

WEDNESDAY

LENTEN LUNCHES

The Association of Dundas Churches hosts Lenten Lunches, Wednesdays at noon, until March 24, at St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas.

UPCOMING

THE INVISIBLE NATION

Doc Night the documentary The Invisible Nation, Friday, March 5, 8 p. m. Free admission, 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, www.mfcrc.com

AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS

Hamilton Amateur Astronomers meet 7:30 p. m., Friday, March 12, Hamilton Spectator Building, 44 Frid St. Free admission and everyone is welcome. See http://amateurastronomy.org

BETTER HEALTH

The Rocky Road to Better Health with Dr. Brian Haynes, obstacles both physicians and patients place in the way of better health and better healthcare. Some solutions. Q&A to follow. Free admission, Saturday, March 13, 8 p. m.,Rm. 1A1,McMasterHospital, Ewart Anguswing, www.haalsa.org

BASKETBALL CAMP

March Break Shooting Camp, Bishop Tonnos, March 15-19, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., boys and girls ages five to13. See www.magabasketball.com for more information.

EUCHRE

Rockton Women's Institute Euchre, March 4, Beverly Township Hall, Rockton, 7:30 p. m. Admission $2.50 Lunch and prizes. Call 905-628-2157.

ST. PAUL'S MUSICAL SHOWCASE

Friday, March 5, 7 p. m., St. Paul's United Church, Cross at Park St., Dundas, seven musical groups in concert— Broadway to Beach Boys, Folk Songs to Fun Songs, Cape Breton to California. Freewill offering to the support of St. Paul's Operations. Reception to follow.

ROTARY TRAVELOGUE

Rotary Club of Dundas Travelogue, Tuesday, March 9, 7:15 p. m., Dundas Central Public School, Melville and Albert Streets, Magic of Malaysia presented by Russ Muntz. Tickets $8 at the door or $14 for two shows.

CANADIAN CLUB

Women's Canadian Club of Hamilton, Wednesday, March 10, 2 p. m., Hamilton Scottish Rite, 4 Queen St. S. Panel Discussion on the future of Hamilton. Call 905-538-6634 or wcchamilton@yahoo.ca

YOUNG COMPANY

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Theatre Ancaster’s Young Company, March 5, 6, 12, and 13, 8 p. m., matinee March 7 at 2 p. m., Theatre Auditorium, Ancaster High School, 374 Jerseyville Rd. W. at Meadowbrook. Adults $12, youth $8. Check theatreancaster.com or 905-648-7556 for tickets.

THE MAGNIFICENT 7

Symphony Hamilton ~ Symphony on the Bay will perform Bernstein's The Magnificent 7 Sunday, March 7, 3 p. m. in the Royal Botanical Gardens Main Auditorium. Tickets online www.symphonyhamilton.ca or call 905-526-6690.

MOM TO MOM SALE

VendorsWanted, Jacks and Jills Co-op Preschool Mom to Mom Sale, March 27, 9-11:30 a. m., Ryerson Church, Ancaster, jacksandjillspreschool@gmail.com

MOM TO MOM SALE

St. Mark'sPreschoolhostsaMomtoMomSaleon Saturday, April 24, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at St. Mark's United Church, 1 Lynndale Dr., Dundas. Tables are $20. Contact Nicole at r-nikki@cogeco.ca or by phone at 905-627-

WINTER CAMP

Eagle Worldwide Winter Camp 2010, Healing Explosion, March 10-20, 7 p. m., nightly, The Revival Centre, 73 Emerald St. N. Call 905-308-9991 or www.eagleworldwide.com .

GRAND KIDS DAY

Join the fun at ASAC, 620 Alberton Rd. W, Alberton on Friday, March 19, starting with lunch at noon. Bring the grandkids for an afternoon of laughter, good eats, games and a magic show. You don't need to have grandkids to attend and you don't have to be a member of ASAC. Adults $8, kids $4. Tickets available until March 16 at the ASAC office. Call 905-648-3466.

ODDS ’N’ ENDS

FAMILY SWIM

Family Swim at St. Joseph's Villa Heated Pool every Saturday from 1:30 to 2:15 p. m. Call 905 627-3541, Ext. 2911.

CARNEGIE GALLERY

Connections Naked fibre artists exhibition during the monthofFebruaryattheCarnegieGallery, 10 KingSt. W.,Dundas. See www.connectionsfibreartists.com or www.carnegiegallery.org

SENIORS CLUB

Dundas Senior Citizens Club, 15 Market St. S., Dundas. Euchre, bid euchre, bridge bingo, pool. Call Blanche at 905-627-2433.

HOMEWORK HELP

Students in Grades 1-6 are welcome to drop by the Dundas Library on Tuesdays between 4 and 6 p. m. and Sundays between 1 and 3 p. m. to receive help with school assignments. Volunteers will be standing by.

SPRING CLASSES

Hamilton Gymnastic Academy is registering for spring classes, ages 18 months and up, 905-648-3308.

VENDORS WANTED

Vendors wanted for Artisan/Craft show on Good Friday, April 2, $50 a space. See Ancasterlions.com or call Dorothy at 905-627-9807.

CHILD CARE

March Break programs for children five to 12 years of age are available through several community organizations and licensed child care centres. For further free information call Child Care Information Hamilton Monday to Friday 9:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. at 905-528-0591.

BILLET FAMILIES NEEDED

Ancaster Little League is hosting the 2010 Canadian Little League Championships, Aug. 5-15/ Families are needed to billet players. View the PDF document at www.ancaster2010.com

SUPPORT THE GRAD

Dominos Pizza, Wal-Mart Plaza, Wilson Street, Ancaster, 905-304-5304, is supporting the Ancaster Senior Public School Grade 8 Grad by making a donation. From January to the end of May, anyone ordering pizza any amount, anytime, any day and mentioning ASPS Grad or Grade 8 Grad (when you order), $2 will be donated. ljarvis6@cogeco.ca

HHS VOLUNTEERING

Help someone with dementia to have a pleasant and social dining experience. Become a mealtime volunteer at Hamilton Health Sciences, St. Peter’s Hospital site. 905 777-3837 ext 12202 or willicat@hhsc.ca

FREE CENTRES FOR KIDS

Are you looking for free informal drop in programs for children up to six years of age? Are you interested in other recreation programs? For answers to these and other child care questions, call the Child Care Information Hamilton at 905-528-0591, Monday to Friday, 9:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

GIVE BLOOD

Blood donor clinics, 35 Stone Church Rd., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. and 3-7 p. m., Wednesdays, 3-8 p. m., and Saturdays 9 a. m. to 1 p. m.

CANCER VOLUNTEERS

The Canadian Cancer Society-Hamilton/Wentworth Unit needs administration volunteers in the unit and transportation offices. Call 905-575-9220, Ext. 3110.

TOM WAYMAN POETRY READING

Redeemer University College is privileged to host Tom Wayman, a distinguished Canadian author who has published and received prizes all over Canada and the United States. Join us at 4:30 p. m. on Thursday, March 25 for a free poetry reading, book signing and an interactive question-and-answer session. Redeemer University College is located at 777 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster.

SWIMMING FOR YOUR CHILD

If your child likes to swim but is involved in multiple activities, we have the program for you. The Hamilton Aquatic Club has a group that provides swimming opportunities from once a week to multiple times a week. Call 905-574-7344 to register or visit www.hamiltonaquaticclub.ca for information.

CREDIT HELP

Catholic Family Services Credit Counselling program helps individuals and families with confidential financial assessments, options dealing with debt, budget counselling and debt repayment programs. Call 905-527-3823, Ext. 279 for an appointment.

HOSPICE HELP

The Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Day Program offers care and company to people coping with life-threatening illnesses. Weekly sessions include a hot meal, nurse consultations, entertainment and more. Contact Mary Klingenberg at 905-387-2448, ext. 2209, or email mary.klingenberg@hwcn.org

ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

St. Peter’s Residence is looking for adult volunteers to assist us during the day with our fantastic recreation activities. Join us as often as you can – all scheduling is done according to your schedule. Contact Shelley Harrison at 905-777-3837 ext. 15557 or sharrison@stpetes.ca for more information.

CANCER CENTRE VOLUNTEERS

Would you and a friend like to volunteer for the hospitality service at the Juravinski Cancer Centre, a service offered by the Canadian Cancer Society-Hamilton Unit? Call Jennifer at 905-575-9220, Ext. 3116.

GIVE BLOOD

Blood donor clinics, 35 Stone Church Rd., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. and 3-7 p. m., Wednesdays, 3-8 p. m., and Saturdays 9 a. m. to 1 p. m.

OSTOMY ASSOCIATION

The Hamilton and District Ostomy Association meets at 24 Poplar Ave on the third Thursday of each month. Call 905-549-3421 for more information.

HAMILTON/BURLINGTON SPCA

Do you have an awesome dog? Share the Love. Join the HBSPCA Pet Encounter Therapy program and bring love and comfort to children and adults alike. If your dog is calm and loves to meet new people and animals this program is the opportunity to enjoy quality time with your pet while improving the lives of others. For more information or to register for an assessment, contact Wendy Ryan at 905-574-7722 ext 304 or wryan@hbspca.com .