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Teaching Gardens, Churchill Park Update

Mary Louise Pigott reports that the big news this season is the addition of a labyrinth/peace garden led by local sculptor and labyrinth designer/builder Martyn Kendrick. The layout has already begun, and the installation will continue over the next few … Continue reading

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Planning For Seniors Services In Southwest Hamilton

S.A.S.H. (Seniors Activities in Southwest Hamilton) is a program that was developed by members of the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association who realized that beyond the swimming programs at Ryerson Recreation Centre, there were no other programs for seniors in that neighbourhood. … Continue reading

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An Overview of Violence-Prone Areas in Hamilton Three Years Later

On May 21, 2013 we released the fourth of a series of spatial analysis reports, An Overview of Violence-Prone Areas in Hamilton Three Years Later.  Its purpose was to evaluate any changes in the levels of violence in the city, since … Continue reading

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Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Meeting

City of Hamilton Recreation and Councillor Brian McHattie invite you to discuss how to move forward with using the clubhouse for community-based recreation that meets the specific needs of the Ainslie Wood and Westdale communities.  For more information:  Jesse Willaimson, … Continue reading

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Community Potluck

Join us for another awesome community potluck to toast the start of summer with your community.  The kitchen is fully equipped, so just bring some food to share with neighbours and friends.  Please bring your own drinks and lawn chairs … Continue reading

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Reminder of Important meeting at Westdale High School May 22

Reminder of Important meeting at Westdale High School May 22 at 7.00 Surveys can also be completed at http://checkbox.hwdsb.on.ca/20122013-Program-Strategy-Consultation-.survey? Full Secondary Program Strategy report at www.hwdsb.on.ca/aboutus/meetings/documents/sc_agenda_20130415.pdf. Scroll down past the agenda and it is the second report. 2013 Secondary Program Strategy 2013 Background The lower … Continue reading

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Hamilton Third Age Learning – Lecture Series

All lectures are held on Friday mornings, 10 am to noon, in the Atrium building at the McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Ave. Sth. Please see http://www.htal.ca for details.

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Hamilton Blues and Roots Festival in Westdale Village

Saturday, June 1st will see a new yearly music and cultural festival arrive in Hamilton. On that day, King Street West in Westdale Village will be closed around its retail core and will become home to the first annual Hamilton … Continue reading

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Bryan Prince Bookseller and Cormorant Books – All The Daylight Hours

In cooperation with Cormorant Books, we are delighted to host the launch of Amanda Jernigan’s new book of poetry, All The Daylight Hours, on May 11th, at, 7.00pm, here at the store. If you have any questions, please contact us here … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Garden Planting

The BIA has generously donated flowers for children to plant when they come to the library.

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