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August 28, 2010 - September 26, 2010
Burlington Hooking Craft Guild Juried Exhibition
At the Burlington Art Centre during centre hours.
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September 1, 2010 - October 31, 2010
Sugar Maples at Peak Colour change
Come see the vibrant fall colours of the sugar maples at Bronte Creek provincial park. For the best viewing times, please call 905-827-6911 or check the fall colours report at www.brontecreek.org
Click here for more details
September 7, 2010 - December 30, 2010
Eye See Eye Learn
Free eye examinations and if needed, free eyeglasses for Junior Kindergarten students. Call 905-826-3522 for more details.
Click here for more details
September 10, 2010
RBG Auxiliary Fall Plant Sale
Before you put your gardens to bed, give them one last makeover. Rare perennials, new stock of woody plants, ornamental grasses, ferns, spring bulbs and more.
Click here for more details
September 11, 2010
Waterfront Trail Run
Runners take your mark! For more information, call 905-639-8053.
September 11, 2010 - September 12, 2010
Plant for Life Sale
From 9 am until 2 pm at 911 Cloverleaf Drive. Rain or shine with hundreds of perennials at $5 or less! All proceeds go the the Carpenter Hospice.
Click here for more details
September 11, 2010
National Sport Day
The city of Burlington is encouraging community members to get active by trying new and different sports. There will be three sport hubs: Brant Hills Community Centre, Angela Coughlan Pool and Mainway Recreation Centre. At each location there will be various sport related activities. Participating organizatins will set up information tables and interactive area where you can try different activities.
Click here for more details
September 12, 2010
2010 Super Walk for Parkinson's Disease
People from across the country come together to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease. Starts at 11 am at the Burlington Senior Centre.
Click here for more details
September 15, 2010
Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues
Celebrate Wednesday! Enjoy a cold drink, appetizers and award winning jazz and blues musicians in a lovely garden setting. A limited dinner menu is available or bring a picnic. Rain or shine.
Click here for more details
September 16, 2010
Take Back the Night 2010
Take Back the Night is a family friendly event taking place at the Velocity Youth Centre that includes and women's and children's anti-violence march, singers, dancers, a martial arts demonstration and community information booths.
Click here for more details
September 18, 2010
10th Annual Cycle for Autism
Bronte Creek Park. This is a Charity event featuring an afternoon of cycling enetertainment, and fundraising for education programs for children, teens and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Halton region. Registration and PLEDGE forms will be available June 1, 2010 RAIN or SHINE! A day of GREAT FUN, GREAT FRIENDS GREAT CAUSE! The RIDE, walk or run, begins at 1:00 p.m. and there is a route for every level of participant including 5km and 10 km loops.
Click here for more details
September 18, 2010
12th Annual Antique and Collectible Auction
Charity fundraiser in support of Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital held by the hospital auxilliary at St. Christopher's Church. Proceeds will purchase an ultrasound machine for the Intensive Care Unti. Auction items include antique furniture, jewellry, china, figurines, quilts and more.
September 18, 2010
First Annual Seniors Expo
This expo, held at the Tansley Woods Community Centre, will provide seniors and their adult children a terrific opportunity to sample products and services related to all aspects of senior living.
Click here for more details
September 22, 2010
Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues
Celebrate Wednesday! Enjoy a cold drink, appetizers and award winning jazz and blues musicians in a lovely garden setting. A limited dinner menu is available or bring a picnic. Rain or shine.
Click here for more details
September 24, 2010
Discover Astronomy - Astronomy Tools 101
Investigate the basic tools used in astronomy, such as the telescope, Learn how to use a telescope you already have to get advice on the best one to purchase. Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a lecture in the Observatory, followed by an outdoor workshop to delve into the various methods and telescopes available to view in the night sky. Children 10 to 16 years must register with an adult. Part of a four part series.
September 26, 2010
The Amazing Bed Race
A popular and fun race! For more information, call 906-632-3737 x 3471.
September 26, 2010
18th Annual Fire Department Open House
Watch spectacular fire demos, visit display booths and participate in many exciting adult and youth educational activities. Meet Sparky the Dog! The first 1500 children who see Sparky walking around get a free plastic fire helmet! All this at the Headquarter Fire Station on Fairview.
Click here for more details
September 29, 2010
Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues
Celebrate Wednesday! Enjoy a cold drink, appetizers and award winning jazz and blues musicians in a lovely garden setting. A limited dinner menu is available or bring a picnic. Rain or shine.
Click here for more details
October 1, 2010
Discover Astronomy - Stargazing
View the night sky along the Waterfront and learn to detect planets, stars, satellites and aurora. Join the Royal Astronimical Society of Canada for a lecture in the Observatory followed by an outdoor workshop to discover our local skies. Children 10 to 16 years must register with a registered adult. A four part series.
October 3, 2010
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
Starts at 10:30 am at Central Park. A Canadian fall tradition. There is a $40 registration fee that is waived if you fundraised $150 or more.
Click here for more details
October 15, 2010
Discover Astronomy - Solar System Exploration
Explore our vast solar system beyond its 8 planets and discover dwarf planets, many moons (over 100), comets, asteroids, meteors and the inner workings of all the orbits around the sun. Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a lecture in the Observatory, followed by an outdoor workshop to learn how to view the wonders of the solar system. Children 10 to 16 years must register with a registered adult. Part of a four part series.
October 22, 2010
Discover Science - The Outer Reaches of the Milky Way
Home to our Solar System, discover the stars, clusters, nebulae stars, black holes and quasars that make up the Milky Way galaxy. Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a lecture in the Observatory, followed by an outdoor workshop to discover the outer reaches of the Milky Way Galaxy. Children 1o to 16 years must register with a registered adult. Part of a four part series.
October 23, 2010
Camper Halloween!
For campers only! Get into the spirit and decorate your campsite Chidlren trick or treat around the campground. Join a park ranger for a spooky hike. Details will be available when you register.
Click here for more details
October 24, 2010
Public Coyote Howl Guided Walk
Learn about Bronte Creek's curious coyotes as you howl and communicate with these splendid creatures.
Click here for more details
November 6, 2010 - November 7, 2010
Art in Action Burlington Studio Tour
Art in Action is a wonderful and engaging Self Guided Studio Tour where local artists demonstrate their work and welcome the public into their studio spaces.
Click here for more details
November 12, 2010
JLHB 28th Annual Holiday House Tour
Since 1983, the Annual Holiday Tour of Distinctive Homes has been the Junior League of Burlington-Hamilton's signature fundraising event. Income from this events supports the JLHB mission of improving the community, developing the potential of women and promoting volunteerism.
Click here for more details
November 25, 2010 - November 28, 2010
Soup Bowl
A popular annual event hosted by the Burlington Art Centre.
Click here for more details
December 5, 2010 - December 23, 2010
Burlington Lakeside Festival of Lights
Spencer Smith Park is awash with the Christmas spirit! Enjoy a wonderful display of holiday lights while walking along the lakeside promenade. Burlington's unofficial "welcome to winter" event!
Click here for more details
Burlington Hooking Craft Guild Juried Exhibition
At the Burlington Art Centre during centre hours.
Click here for more details
September 1, 2010 - October 31, 2010
Sugar Maples at Peak Colour change
Come see the vibrant fall colours of the sugar maples at Bronte Creek provincial park. For the best viewing times, please call 905-827-6911 or check the fall colours report at www.brontecreek.org
Click here for more details
September 7, 2010 - December 30, 2010
Eye See Eye Learn
Free eye examinations and if needed, free eyeglasses for Junior Kindergarten students. Call 905-826-3522 for more details.
Click here for more details
September 10, 2010
RBG Auxiliary Fall Plant Sale
Before you put your gardens to bed, give them one last makeover. Rare perennials, new stock of woody plants, ornamental grasses, ferns, spring bulbs and more.
Click here for more details
September 11, 2010
Waterfront Trail Run
Runners take your mark! For more information, call 905-639-8053.
September 11, 2010 - September 12, 2010
Plant for Life Sale
From 9 am until 2 pm at 911 Cloverleaf Drive. Rain or shine with hundreds of perennials at $5 or less! All proceeds go the the Carpenter Hospice.
Click here for more details
September 11, 2010
National Sport Day
The city of Burlington is encouraging community members to get active by trying new and different sports. There will be three sport hubs: Brant Hills Community Centre, Angela Coughlan Pool and Mainway Recreation Centre. At each location there will be various sport related activities. Participating organizatins will set up information tables and interactive area where you can try different activities.
Click here for more details
September 12, 2010
2010 Super Walk for Parkinson's Disease
People from across the country come together to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease. Starts at 11 am at the Burlington Senior Centre.
Click here for more details
September 15, 2010
Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues
Celebrate Wednesday! Enjoy a cold drink, appetizers and award winning jazz and blues musicians in a lovely garden setting. A limited dinner menu is available or bring a picnic. Rain or shine.
Click here for more details
September 16, 2010
Take Back the Night 2010
Take Back the Night is a family friendly event taking place at the Velocity Youth Centre that includes and women's and children's anti-violence march, singers, dancers, a martial arts demonstration and community information booths.
Click here for more details
September 18, 2010
10th Annual Cycle for Autism
Bronte Creek Park. This is a Charity event featuring an afternoon of cycling enetertainment, and fundraising for education programs for children, teens and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Halton region. Registration and PLEDGE forms will be available June 1, 2010 RAIN or SHINE! A day of GREAT FUN, GREAT FRIENDS GREAT CAUSE! The RIDE, walk or run, begins at 1:00 p.m. and there is a route for every level of participant including 5km and 10 km loops.
Click here for more details
September 18, 2010
12th Annual Antique and Collectible Auction
Charity fundraiser in support of Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital held by the hospital auxilliary at St. Christopher's Church. Proceeds will purchase an ultrasound machine for the Intensive Care Unti. Auction items include antique furniture, jewellry, china, figurines, quilts and more.
September 18, 2010
First Annual Seniors Expo
This expo, held at the Tansley Woods Community Centre, will provide seniors and their adult children a terrific opportunity to sample products and services related to all aspects of senior living.
Click here for more details
September 22, 2010
Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues
Celebrate Wednesday! Enjoy a cold drink, appetizers and award winning jazz and blues musicians in a lovely garden setting. A limited dinner menu is available or bring a picnic. Rain or shine.
Click here for more details
September 24, 2010
Discover Astronomy - Astronomy Tools 101
Investigate the basic tools used in astronomy, such as the telescope, Learn how to use a telescope you already have to get advice on the best one to purchase. Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a lecture in the Observatory, followed by an outdoor workshop to delve into the various methods and telescopes available to view in the night sky. Children 10 to 16 years must register with an adult. Part of a four part series.
September 26, 2010
The Amazing Bed Race
A popular and fun race! For more information, call 906-632-3737 x 3471.
September 26, 2010
18th Annual Fire Department Open House
Watch spectacular fire demos, visit display booths and participate in many exciting adult and youth educational activities. Meet Sparky the Dog! The first 1500 children who see Sparky walking around get a free plastic fire helmet! All this at the Headquarter Fire Station on Fairview.
Click here for more details
September 29, 2010
Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues
Celebrate Wednesday! Enjoy a cold drink, appetizers and award winning jazz and blues musicians in a lovely garden setting. A limited dinner menu is available or bring a picnic. Rain or shine.
Click here for more details
October 1, 2010
Discover Astronomy - Stargazing
View the night sky along the Waterfront and learn to detect planets, stars, satellites and aurora. Join the Royal Astronimical Society of Canada for a lecture in the Observatory followed by an outdoor workshop to discover our local skies. Children 10 to 16 years must register with a registered adult. A four part series.
October 3, 2010
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
Starts at 10:30 am at Central Park. A Canadian fall tradition. There is a $40 registration fee that is waived if you fundraised $150 or more.
Click here for more details
October 15, 2010
Discover Astronomy - Solar System Exploration
Explore our vast solar system beyond its 8 planets and discover dwarf planets, many moons (over 100), comets, asteroids, meteors and the inner workings of all the orbits around the sun. Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a lecture in the Observatory, followed by an outdoor workshop to learn how to view the wonders of the solar system. Children 10 to 16 years must register with a registered adult. Part of a four part series.
October 22, 2010
Discover Science - The Outer Reaches of the Milky Way
Home to our Solar System, discover the stars, clusters, nebulae stars, black holes and quasars that make up the Milky Way galaxy. Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a lecture in the Observatory, followed by an outdoor workshop to discover the outer reaches of the Milky Way Galaxy. Children 1o to 16 years must register with a registered adult. Part of a four part series.
October 23, 2010
Camper Halloween!
For campers only! Get into the spirit and decorate your campsite Chidlren trick or treat around the campground. Join a park ranger for a spooky hike. Details will be available when you register.
Click here for more details
October 24, 2010
Public Coyote Howl Guided Walk
Learn about Bronte Creek's curious coyotes as you howl and communicate with these splendid creatures.
Click here for more details
November 6, 2010 - November 7, 2010
Art in Action Burlington Studio Tour
Art in Action is a wonderful and engaging Self Guided Studio Tour where local artists demonstrate their work and welcome the public into their studio spaces.
Click here for more details
November 12, 2010
JLHB 28th Annual Holiday House Tour
Since 1983, the Annual Holiday Tour of Distinctive Homes has been the Junior League of Burlington-Hamilton's signature fundraising event. Income from this events supports the JLHB mission of improving the community, developing the potential of women and promoting volunteerism.
Click here for more details
November 25, 2010 - November 28, 2010
Soup Bowl
A popular annual event hosted by the Burlington Art Centre.
Click here for more details
December 5, 2010 - December 23, 2010
Burlington Lakeside Festival of Lights
Spencer Smith Park is awash with the Christmas spirit! Enjoy a wonderful display of holiday lights while walking along the lakeside promenade. Burlington's unofficial "welcome to winter" event!
Click here for more details