VALLEY TOWN TOASTMASTERS Valley Town Toastmasters' meeting place for the summer has changed to the Royal Canadian Legion, Wentworth Room, 280 King St. W., Dundas, most Thursdays, 7 p. m. Visit www.valleytowntoastmasters.com for actual meeting dates. Guests welcome; different theme every week. July 29: Great Discoveries! Aug. 5: Riddles & Puzzles. Aug 12: Desert or Dessert? Contact info@valleytowntoastmasters.com or call 289-260-1153.

CROHN'S AND COLITIS

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada Hamilton Area Chapter, monthly meetings, second Thursday of the month, Hamilton Air Force Association, upstairs at 7 p. m. Information sharing and an opportunity to become involved in helping to find a cure for Crohn's and colitis. Contact Janet Young, 905-628-9493 or visit www.ccfc.ca

SATURDAY

SUMMER EXHIBIT

Visitors to the HCA Trail Centre, 650 Governors Rd., Dundas, will enjoy viewing the Giants' Rib Permanent Art Collection, displayed Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. The Giants' Rib Centre promotes and celebrates the beauty and conservation of the Niagara Escarpment.

FAMILY SWIM

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

SUNDAY

MUSIC AT FIELDCOTE

The Inventions Trio performs Aug. 1 as part of Music at Fieldcote 2010, 7 p. m., 64 Sulphur Springs Rd. For more information, contact infomusicatfieldcote@gmail.com . The series continues Aug. 8 with Roxanne Potvin.

MONDAY

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Melrose United Church, Homewood Avenue and Locke Street, Hamilton, Aug 2-6, :8:30 a. m. to noon daily. Free, ages five to 11. Contact melrose@melroseunited.ca or 905-522-1323 for registration and information.

EMANCIPATION DAY

The Griffin House National Historic Site, 733 Mineral Springs Rd., Ancaster, will recognize Emancipation Day, Monday, Aug. 2, 1-4 p. m. At 1.30 pm drumming by Jean Assomoa from the Ivory Coast; 2.30 p. m., book launch of Natasha Henry's Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada. Throughout the afternoon Maureen Wells will display her hand-made porcelain dolls in authentic African costumes. Suggested donation $5. Phone 905-648-8144,

TUESDAY

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The Dundas Concert Band presents its free Concerts in the Park series at the Dundas Driving Park bandshell every Tuesday until Aug. 10, 7:30 p. m. In the case of severe weather, the alternate venue is the Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre, Market and King Streets in Dundas. Visit www.dundasconcertband.com or call 905 523-9500.

WEDNESDAY

STROKE RECOVERY

Hamilton Wentworth Stroke Recovery Association holds its monthly general meeting on the last Wednesday of every month, 7 p. m., 65 Nebo Rd, Unit 5. Call 905-385-1639 or strokerecovery@gmail.com

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

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Dr. Larry Loopstra Tribute Golf Tournament in support of Beginnings Family Services, Friday, Sept. 10, Century Pines, Flamborough. Former patients, colleagues and friends welcome. Visit www.beginnings.ca or call 905-528-6665 to register.

LEGION DINNER

Fish ($8) or chicken ($7) and chip dinner, Friday, Aug. 13, Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W., Dundas, followed by an Open Mike Night with entertainment by local talent. Open to everyone from 4:30-7 p. m. Call 905-627-7221.

JAZZ VESPERS IN THE SUMMER

Sunday, Aug. 8, 4 p. m., at St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St., Dundas. Special guest is Mike Malone on the flugelhorn. Enjoy great jazz interspersed with readings and prayers, 905-627-1424.

GOING BUGGY

Sunday, Aug. 15, 2-4 p. m., Royal Botanical Gardens, Nature Centre. Explore the amazing world of insects. Pre-registration required. See www.rbg.ca or call 905-527-1158, Ext. 270.

VISITING LIBRARY

Want to bring the love of reading and entertainment to those who are homebound? Become a volunteer for the Hamilton Public Library’s Visiting Library Service. Call the volunteer coordinator at 905-546-3200, Ext. 2158, or visit www.hpl.ca

SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP

Baobab Blast Summer Adventure Camp, Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton, Aug. 23-27, 9 a. m. to noon, $20. Games, singing, drumming and explore the wonders of God’s world and word. See www.centralchurchhamilton.on.ca or call 905-522-9098, Ext. 31.

MEDIEVAL ILLUMINATION

Medieval Illumination Classes, Fieldcote Museum, Aug. 23-27, 10 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. Projects include raised gilding and gold leaf, as well as experimenting with different gilding sizes and effects. Medieval manuscripts provide a window into the medieval world with their beautiful miniature pictures and capital letters. Theme: Faces, Figures and Fur. Open to all level but watercolour experience helpful. Call 905-648-5520 or alinchan@cogeco.ca

CREATIVE KIDS

Saturday, Aug. 21, 2-4 p. m., Royal Botanical Gardens. Tonking is a very old technique that many great artists use. Participants will use markers or gel pens and sheets of absorbent paper to blot their art. Geared to ages eight and up. Pre-registration required. More information at www.rbg.ca or call 905-527-1158, Ext. 270.

RBG BONSAI SHOW

The first Royal Botanical Gardens Bonsai Show runs Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. at RBG Centre. Free with admission. See www.rbg.ca or call 905-527-1158, Ext. 270.

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW

Ancaster Horticultural Society's Flower and Vegetable Show, Romancing the Flower, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2-4:30 p. m., Ancaster Town Hall, Wilson Street, Ancaster. Entries will be received from 8:45-10:30 a. m. at the Old Town Hall. Admission is $8 and includes an afternoon tea from 2-4:30 p. m. About 30 specimen classes of flowers and 12 classes of vegetables as well as seven decorative categories. For more information, tickets, or for a complete list of rules governing design and specimen classes, call Sheila Oddy at 905-648-2320, Donna Foster at 905-648-4588 or Lorraine Held at 905-628-8624.

CRAFT SHOW

Vendors Wanted for Craft Show on Nov. 6 and 7 at Marritt Hall, Ancaster Fairgrounds. Handmade items. Cost $85 a space. Call Dorothy at 905-627-9807.

YEE HAW!

Mosey on down to The Saddle Ridge Ranch, St. Paul's Presbyterian Gospel Mill, 522 Carluke Rd. W., Ancaster, Aug. 16-20. Call Lisa at 905-679-9885 or email Bulletin2007@hotmail.com

FAMILY CAMPOUT

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21, 22, 5 p. m. to10 a. m. the following day, Royal Botanical Gardens Nature Centre. Overnight camping experience featuring a night hike, campfire, crafts, cooking, songs, stories and skits. Pre-registration required. See www.rbg.ca or call 905-527-1158, Ext. 270.

OPEN HOUSE/GARAGE SALE

SAM Aphasia Open House and Garage Sale hosted by stroke survivors, Aug. 28, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m., Church of The Nativity, 1831 King St. E., Hamilton. Call 905-525-5632 or www.samprogram.ca for more information.

DINNER & DANCE

On Saturday Aug. 7,Elite Events Management hosts Dinner & Dance Under the Stars, 6 p. m., beach pavilion at Fifty Point in Stoney Creek. Tickets are $30 each and include a six-course Italian dinner, and live music from DJ Perri. Proceeds to Hamilton Conservation Authority and the Children's Charity of Hope. See www.eliteevents.ca , call 905-516-8136 or visit the Marina Office at Fifty Point.

SOUTH PACIFIC TRIP

Lunch at Tuckers Marketplace, performance of South Pacific, shopping and transportation, Wednesday, Sept. 1. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Dorothy Laird at 905-627-0445.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Ebenezer Free Reformed Church Vacation Bible School, Aug. 9-13, 253 Weirs Lane, Dundas. A fun-filled program of Bible stories, snacks, crafts, sing-songs and more for children ages four to 12, 9:30 a. m. to noon. Call or e-mail Patricia at 519-647-3434, apkroesbergen@bell.net

VENDORS NEEDED

Vendors needed for 175th Anniversary Celebration Stewart Memorial Church, Homecoming Art & Craft Show, Aug. 14-15 in the large outdoor parking area adjacent to the church, 114 John St. N., Hamilton. Call the church, 905-522-9755, or Anne Miller, 905-388-6110 for applications or see www.stewartmemorialchurch.com

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Maranatha Free Reformed Church, 1114 Old Mohawk Rd., Ancaster. Aug. 16-20, 9:15-11:30 a. m. for kids ages four to 12. To register call Jeanette at 905-318-8091 or email bill_denboer@hotmail.com

SPCA SUMMER CAMP

Summer Camp for children six to12 years of age, serving Hamilton and the surrounding Area. Call 905-574-7722, Ext. 326 or e-mail ndecourcy-donovan@hbspca.com

ODDS ’N’ ENDS

FACES OF DUNDAS

Dundas Museum & Archives new exhibit, Faces of Dundas. Meet your neighbours past and present as the museum tells the stories of Dundas residents through their portraits and objects from their lives. The exhibit runs until Oct. 3, 139 Park St. W., Monday to Friday, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., Sunday, 1-4 p. m. Call 905-627-7412.

SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dundas Community Services advisory committee for Seniors Services Program needs new members, meetings four times a year to discuss issues related to seniors. Call Jane at 905-627-5461.

HOST VOLUNTEER

SISO HOST Volunteer Program. In just two hours a week, you can make friends from another culture and help a newcomer family adjust to life in Canada. Contact Susan Cheeseman, 905-667-7496 or scheeseman@sisohamilton.org

EARLY YEARS CENTRE

Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough Ontario Early Years Centre offers free Interactive Play Time drop-in programs for families with children 0-6 year olds in the Ancaster and Dundas area throughout the summer months. View summer drop-in schedule at www.ontarioearlyyears.ca or call 905-689-9500.

LAWN BOWLING

Enjoy outdoor activity with good company, beautiful surroundings and the sights and sounds of a perfect day in the Dundas Driving Park. Dundas Lawn Bowlers will show you how. Contact Craig at 905-627-5596.

12 STEP GROUP MEETING

Alcoholics for Christ Drug/Alcohol and family members, 12 step meetings, the Booth Centre, Salvation Army, 92 York Blvd., every Wednesday at 7 p. m. Call 905-383-4160 or 905-527-1444.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

VON Hamilton is looking for volunteers for all of its community support programs, like Volunteer Visiting, Meals On Wheels, Good Beginnings, Seniors Exercises and Hospice Volunteer Service. Call 905-522-0053.

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.

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 GROUPS

The Problem: chronic anger. The solution: Pathways to Peace Anger Management Support Groups. For more information, phone Bill at 905-682-0349.