THURSDAY

ROCKTON EUCHRE

Rockton Women's Institute Euchre, Thursday, April 1, Beverly Township Hall, Rockton, 7:30 p. m. Admission $2.50. Lunch and prizes. Call 905-628-2157.

TOASTMASTERS

Valley Town Toastmasters meet every Thursday, 7 p. m. in the Dundas Public Library, Allwood Room (lower level), 18OgilvieSt.,Dundas. Guests welcome. April1:BePrepared to be Fooled! (April Fool's); April 8: It is Highly Debatable (Club Debate).

INTERESTED IN SOFTBALL?

Join us every Thursday for a Toonie at St. Bernadette (Governors Road) for Winter Warm Ups, ages four to 10, 6:30-7:15 p. m.; 11-19, 7:30-8:30 p. m. Call 905 517-7596.

FRIDAY

CRAFT SHOW

Dundas Lions Craft Show, Good Friday, April 2, 10 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Admission $2, children under 12 free, Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre, 10 Market St. S.

WORSHIP SERVICES

Friday, April 2, Good Friday Service, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 31 Sulphur Springs Rd.,

10:15 a. m., Easter Sunday Service, April 4,10:30 a. m. All welcome.

CRAFT SHOW

Ancaster Lions Club Craft Show, Good Friday, April 2, 10 a. m. to 8 p. m., Marritt Hall, Ancaster Fairgrounds, Trinity Road and HIghway 2, up to 60 vendors, door prizes, admission $2. See ancasterlions.ca

SATURDAY

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

McMaster Gallery & Custom Framing, 63 Main St., Dundas, Six Degrees of Perception, photography exhibit featuring the works of six photographers and their varying views of the world, April 3-30. Opening night April 3 at 7 p. m.

EASTER PARTY

Saturday, April 3, 1-4 p. m., The Country Playhouse, (Morden’s Farm Store), clown, magic show, Easter egg hunt and egg painting. Call 905-627-4774. Space is limited.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 3, 1 p. m. sharp, Ancaster Montessori School, 522 Book Rd., Ancaster, $3 for advance tickets, $5 at the door, www.AncasterMontessoriSchool.com

GIANTS' RIB DISCOVERY CENTRE

The Giants' Rib Discovery Centre, March/ April Exhibit, Ornithology.... The study of birds explores the illustrious History of birding in the Hamilton Study Area, HCA Trail Center Saturday/Sunday, 9:30 a. m. to 3:30 p. m.

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 are April 6, Anxiety in Grief; April 13, Regrets/Guilt in Grief; April 20 Anger in Grief; April 27 Are You Stressed?

WEDNESDAY

BAHA’I FIRESIDE

People from all faiths or no faith are welcome to investigate the Baha’i religion every Wednesday evening at 8:30 p. m. at 132 Hillcrest Ave., Dundas. Topics vary each week. Call 905-627-0352.

UPCOMING

CLEARLY CLASSIC CONCERTS

Clearly Classic Concerts, Israelievitch & Goodman, Friday, April 16, 8 p. m., at the Carnegie Gallery, 10 King St.,W., Dundas. Tickets $25/$22 (seniors and students) are available at Bryan Prince Bookseller, 1060 King St., Hamilton, 905-528-4508 or the Carnegie, 905-627-4265.

KIDS DAY OUT

April 19 for children four to12,West Flamboro Presbyterian. See www.wfpconline.com or call 289-895-8557.

JAZZ VESPERS

St. James Anglican Church, 137, Melville St., Dundas, 4 p. m., Sunday, April 11, Shannon Butcher, vocalist, Colleen Allen, sax, Brian Hayman,, piano, Glen Anderson, drums, Jim Sandilands-bass. Jazz interspersed with readings and prayers, 905-627-1424.

HAM DINNER FUNDRAISER

Friday, April 16, Ham Dinner Fundraiser, Hamilton Mennonite Church, 143 Lower Horning Rd. Hamilton. Adult $15, children five to10, $5. Includes a music concert. Email edjess@sympatico.ca or call 905-528-3607 or 905-387-3952.

COUNTRY!

Theatre Ancaster’s spring musical features traditional country, bluegrass and new country from Patsy Cline and Hank Williams through Garth Brooks and Shania Twain to Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift, Friday, April 23, 24, 29, 30 and May 1 at 8 p. m., April 25 at 2: p. m. Theatre Auditorium, Ancaster High School, 374 Jerseyville Rd. W. at Meadowbrook. Call 905-304-SHOW (7469).

ALL STAR JAZZ BAND

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band presents Ella Sings, Basie Swings, A Perfect Match, April 10, 7.30 p. m., Redeemer College, 777 Garner Rd. E, Ancaster. Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors, $10 for students, 905-648-6675 or www.hamiltonallstarjazz.org

TWO TREE TALKS

Hear the results of the Trees Count Too survey plus see Michael Henry's pictures of Ontario's Old Growth Forests, Thursday, April 15, 7 p. m., Dundas Town Hall. Free admission and refreshments. Call 905-627-5410.

EDUCATION EVENT

Saturday, April 10, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Dundas Town Hall. Hamilton Chapter, CCFC education event, Holistic Sampler, sharing information about Complementary Medicine and Alternative Therapies. David Wagg, Dr. Neeraj Nerula and a naturopath. For more information or to register for this free event, contact Mary Dilly, 1-800-387-1479, Ext. 236, email Hamilton@ccfc.ca or log onto www.ccfc.ca/Hamilton

COMMUNITY CLEANUP

Cootes Cleanup community wide garbage pickup, six stations throughout Hamilton: the Ivor Wynne Center at McMaster, Churchill Park, Princess Point, Market Arena Dundas, Cootes Drive (at the bridge), bus lot in Dundas. Barbecue, door prizes, April 17, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Mammoth Community Garage Sale, Christ Church Flamborough, 92 Highway 8, Greensville, Saturday, April 24, 8:30 a. m to 1:00 p. m. Tables available. Call Rosemary at 905-627-4498.

WOOD WINDOW WORKSHOP

The Dundas Museum & Archives, Traditional Wood Window Workshop, Saturday, April 17, 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. with facilitator Alan Stacey, owner of Heritage Mill, Historical Architectural Woodwork. Registration is $30 with light lunch. Call 905-627-7412 to register.

NUTCRACKER BALLET AUDITIONS

The Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble invites dancers to perform with the National Ballet of Cuba at Hamilton Place Theatre and in Havana, Cuba, for Nutcracker, dancers ages seven to18, 145 Main St. E., Hamilton, Sunday, April 11, 1-2 p. m. $15. Contact www.cbye.ca info@cbye.ca or 905-512-1453.

FREE FILM

Doc Night presents the film Weight of the World April 9 , 8 p. m., 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster. See www.mfcrc.com

SPRING FLING DANCE

St. Mark’s Preschool Spring Fling Dance, Saturday, April 10, 8 p. m., Royal Canadian Legion, 280 King St. W., Dundas. Live music Life of Riley, food by Nicola's Catering, live and silent auctions. Tickets $20 for one or $35 for two, adults only. Contact Melinda, 905-628-1360.

ANNUAL MS WALK

The 19th Annual MS Walk, Sunday April 18, St. Mary Catholic High School in Hamilton & Saltfleet District High School in Stoney Creek, registration 8:30 a. m., walk 10 a. m. Visit www.mswalks.ca or call 905-527-7874.

SPRING RETURNS

Alianza and CHE Projects present Vuelve la Primavera (Spring Returns), a dance with DJ Berto, Saturday, April 24, St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas. Tickets $20. Call Sheny at 905-543-8059 or Rebekah, 905-525-5865.

MOM-TO-MOM SALE

Saturday April 17, 8-11:30 a. m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 23 Melville St. Dundas. Free admission. Email Marion at mwcore@cogeco.ca

ASTRONOMY MEETING

Alan Friedman guest speaker, Hamilton Amateur Astronomers, Friday, April 9, 7:30 p. m., Hamilton Spectator building, 44 Frid St. See www.amateurastronomy.org or call 905-627-4323.

SCRAP DRIVE

Routes Youth Centre, Scrap Drive, Saturday, April 17. Drop off Westoby Ice Surface, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m., Olympic Drive Dundas. Call Ashley 905 -929-0572.

LEGION DINNER

Fish ($8) or chicken ($7) and chip dinner, Friday, April 9, Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W., 4:30-7 p. m., followed with music from Dave Burden, 7-11 p. m. Call 905-627-7221.

50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION

Celebrate 50 Years of Parkside's history May 27-30. Reunite over a weekend full of events. Registration now open at www.parkside50.ca or call 905-628-6339, Ext. 500.

FISH FRY

Dundas Lioness host their 25th annual Fish Fry, Saturday, April 17, 6 p. m. Tickets are $27.50. Fish from Knechtel’s in Port Dover. Call 905-628-2206 for tickets.

ROTARY TRAVELOGUE

Travelogue Rotary Club of Dundas, Tuesday April 20, 7:15 p. m., Dundas Central Public School, Melville and Albert Streets. Film Sahel: A West African Journey. Admittance free; bring your friends. Tickets on sale for 2010-11. Series special offering that night, $38.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Ancaster Community Services Community Links Golf Tournament, Wednesday, June 9, Knollwood Golf Club. Hole sponsors and donations of prizes are required. Contact ACS at 905-648-6675 or check www.ancastercommunityservices.ca

INFORMATION SEMINAR

Dental Implant Info Seminar, Thursday, April 15, 6:30-8 p. m., Estrabillo Dental Group Building, 201 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Complimentary refreshments and light snacks. Call to secure seat, as space is limited, 905-387-9012.

FASHION SHOW

The Dundas Civitan Club Annual Spring Charity Fashion Show, Thursday April 15, 7 p. m. at St. Augustine's Parish Hall, Sydenham St., Dundas. Featuring fashions by Downtown merchants. Advance ticket sales $18 (includes refreshments and prizes). Supporting Civitan projects, including the Dundas Learning Centre. Call 90-627-2678.

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. Do you have baby/kids clothes, books, cribs, strollers, or other items to sell? Tables are $20. Contact Nicole at r-nikki@cogeco.ca or by phone at 905-627-2403.

ODDS ’N’ ENDS

CHURCH YARD SALE

Vendors wanted for Arts and Crafts Show, Bethesda United Church, 584 Garner Rd. W., Ancaster, Saturday, May 15, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. $25 per space. Contact Peter, 905-648-1345, or Jean, 905-648-2487.

CALLING PROGRAM

Friendly calling program for seniors. Wish you had someone to talk to? We will match you up with a caring volunteer who will call once a week. Phone Dundas Community Services at 905-627-5461.

ARTIST MEMBER EXHIBITION

The Carnegie Gallery celebrates 30 years of membership and memories with an Artist Member Exhibition and feature artist member Rose Hiranol, 10 King St. W., Dundas. See www.carnegiegallery.org

VOLUNTEER BINGO CALLERS

Required by the Dundas Senior Citizen Club, Dundas Community Centre, Wednesdays, 12:45 to 3:15 pm. Contact Cassandra at dccdancing@yahoo.ca or 905-546-2260.

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.

STUDY GROUP

Urantia Book Study Group meets every two weeks on Friday nights. Call Bob at 905-379-1747 for details.

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

SENIORS CLUB

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

VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED

The Hamilton Literacy Council is looking for volunteer tutors to teach adults to read and write. Training workshop begins May 8. Call 905-529-9907.

MUSEUM EXHIBIT

The Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park St. W., spring exhibition Finishing Touch — The Milliner's Art and The Hatter's Trade, until June 13. Guest curators-Norma Shephard of Mobile Millinery Museum and John McMicking of L&H Hatts. Dundas. Call 905-627-7412. www.dundasmuseum.ca

HOST VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

SISO — Settlement and Integration Services Organization — is looking for families. In just two hours a week, you can make friends from another culture and help a family adjust to life in Canada. Contact Susan Cheeseman, 905-667-7496 or scheeseman@sisohamilton.org

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.

PLAY SOFTBALL

Space still available on teams to play softball, ages four to 19. To register, call 905 517-7596 or dundassoftball@yahoo.ca