Kitchen is fully equipped, just bring some food to share with neighbours and friends!
Bring your own drinks, and lawn chairs if you would like to sit outside. There will be a bbq available if you would like to bring something to grill, and an oven for keeping things warm.
Come to the park and greet the summer with your community! All are welcome.
friendsofchurchillpark@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155709437832742
Open Forum – A Hamilton Spectator Town Hall Event
CODE RED
Where You Live Affects Your Health
One Year Later
Session is FREE, but you must register your attendance in advance at 905-526-3221
The agenda is available at http://cishw.on.ca/faxdata/2011/May/2011May24_2.pdf
As we indicated in earlier emails, the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board has formed three Secondary Accommodation Review Committees (ARC) to look at the future of secondary school accommodation in Hamilton. The role of the ARC is to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees by producing a report that takes into account school space, programming and possible secondary school closures.
The goal of next week’s public meeting is to allow members of the ARC West to listen to what their community has to say about what has been presented at each ARC meeting. Note that Brian McHattie is a member of the ARC.
West Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) – Public Meeting
May 31, 2011, 6:00 pm
Ancaster Secondary School, 375 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster
(see map at http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/schools/school_listing.aspx?school=ancasterhigh)
AGENDA – See http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/arc/?page_id=715 for the format of the evening
See http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/arc/?page_id=24 for past meeting minutes
A message from the Churchill Park Community Garden Collective:
The Westdale Children’s School will be hosting their 15th annual Mayfair under the cherry trees beside the Community Gardens at Churchill Park Saturday May 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Backyard Harvest is an urban agriculture business will be selling an array of vegetable seedlings at this year’s Mayfair.
A generous community member will be donating lettuce seedlings and putting them in the shed. First come first serve.
Also, Simpler Thyme has plants for sale. You can contact them directly at Simpler Thyme Organic Farm
1749 Hwy #6N, RR#2, Hamilton L8N 2Z7
905-659-1576
simpler_thyme@hotmail.com
Churchill Park Community Garden Collective
Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) McMaster
McMaster University
Phone: 905-525-9140, ext. 27289
garden@opirg.ca
Many thanks for your continued interest and support for the revitalization of the Apothecary’s Garden and the Plant Lover’s Garden.
Barring torrential rain, there will be work parties from 9 am – 12 pm every Saturday from now until June 25.
Saturday May 28 – composting in the Apothecary’s Garden and weed and invasive plant removal in the Plant Lover’s Garden
Saturday June 4 – building up the pathways in the Apothecary’s Garden with additional screenings, continuing weeding in the Plant Lover’s Garden
Saturday June 11 – building drystack stonewalls in Apothecary’s Garden
Saturday June 18 – planting lavender and hyssop hedges
There will be some ongoing planting as well, as plants become available.
If you are unable to come out on Saturdays but have time during the week, please contact Dan Riegler at driegler@bell.net.
Thanks again!
It’s our last Red Door Open Mic Coffeehouse of the season, and it’s happening one week from tomorrow on Saturday May 28. So drop on by between 7:30 and 10:30 at St. Paul’s hall (1140 King St. W. @ Haddon, with the red doors), cause if you miss it then you’ll have to wait all the way till September!
This month we are featuring Environment Hamilton and McMaster OPIRG (Ontario Public Interest Research Group). And special musical guests Hope Rising will be returning — anyone who saw them last year will tell you it’s worth the trip to Westdale.
As always it’s free admission and there will be home cooked food at affordable prices (including Al’s date squares, Twyla’s apple crisp, and chili), as well as games, art activities, and open mic fun.
www.RedDoor.co.nr, red.door.coffeehouse@gmail.com
The Hamilton Tennis Club is one of the premier Tennis clubs in the city of Hamilton. The club celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2008. The HTC is a tennis facility for both recreational and tournament enthusiasts. The club not only fosters excellence in tennis by providing instruction at all levels of play, it also encourages volunteerism, promotes good sportsmanship, physical fitness and fun. The club recognizes the importance of introducing tennis to younger children and teens and currently offers a Junior Tennis Program. Our goal is to continue to expand children’s tennis by offering instruction and free use of our courts to neighbouring schools.
Celebrate Hamilton as a cycling and active community
by participating in Bike to Work Day on May 30
Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or someone who would like to learn more about this healthy lifestyle choice, then Bike to Work Day is for you.
“The average person can cycle 2.5 km in 10 minutes and is an efficient way to get around Hamilton. This is a great opportunity to try a healthier commute that benefits the environment and your pocketbook,” states Peter Topalovic, Smart Commute Coordinator with the City of Hamilton’s Public Works. “Bike to Work Day is a fun, safe community-building event that promotes cycling in Hamilton and offers those that may be new to cycling a chance to build their confidence and skills.”
Bike to Work Day provides an opportunity to meet others interested in cycling and join one of many Group Rides happening in Hamilton on the morning of Monday, May 30 from 7:45 to 8:30 in Gore Park.
In addition to building participants’ cycling confidence, Smart Commute is looking for cyclists with some experience to lead Group Rides from various locations throughout the city.
Prizes are available to all participants, so get involved! Participation is easy and you can help shape cycling culture in Hamilton.
Bike to Work Day is an initiative of Smart Commute Hamilton, an organization that helps local employers and residents explore different commute choices like walking, carpooling, cycling and transit. For Group Ride and more information visit www.smartcommutehamilton.ca
Please see attached PDF.
