Welcome to another beautiful month of August and ENEWS. The Waterdown Dairy Queen is holding their annual Blizzard Day Fundraiser on Thursday August 8 - fun for the whole family! Thank you to Jayne Scala and the DQ team. There are two important public meetings coming up this August/September. A proposed expansion to the Waterdown Fortinos is being presented on Monday August 19th at the Waterdown Legion, 7-8pm. A new Live, Work, Play residential, healthcare and seniors housing development proposed for the Clappison Power Centre will also be presented on Monday September 23, 6-8pm at the Hamilton Technology Centre. We are also working on a date for a Police Community Update meeting and public secondary plan meeting, both for September/October.
Please click on the links below for more important updates in Flamborough. Learn more about 100+ Women Who Care at the Waterdown Farmers' Market on Saturday August 31st at the Waterdown Legion while enjoying a wide variety of farm vendors, food, kids’ activities and more at the market.
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With warm regards,
Councillor Judi Partridge
Flamborough Ward 15
(905)-546-2713
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Mountsberg Baptist Church Recycling Fundraiser
When: On now until Saturday August 31, 2019
Where: Mountsberg Baptist Church, 241 Campbellville Road
Mountsberg Baptist Church is holding a scrap metal and electronics drive - t
here is a bin in the church parking lot where people can drop off anything made out of metal and unwanted electronics. Scrap metal collected includes bicycles, lawnmowers, large and small appliances, vacuums, toasters, kettles, pots and pans, tools, metal file cabinets – anything metal. Electronics collected include old tv’s, phones, computers, printers, cellular devices, various cords for audio/video systems. For more information, please contact Teresa Gunby at 289 812 4578 or
teresagunby@gmail.com
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Weekly BBQ Fundraiser at Turkstra Lumber
When:
Fridays during the summer
Time:
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where:
Turkstra Lumber Waterdown, 61 Hamilton St N, Waterdown
Join the community for a weekly summer BBQ fundraiser at Turkstra Lumber in Waterdown for $5 ! For the past five years, Turkstra has sponsored a weekly summer barbecue for Flamborough Connects, which supports programs, events and activities for residents in need - from youth to seniors. This year, Turkstra is spreading the wealth and we are delighted to welcome Eagle's Nest Association of Waterdown to the picnic table. Combining efforts to raise funds for multiple community programs that directly support community success is a great way to engage more participation and increase funding. For more information, please contact
Flamborough Connects
.
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Waterdown Farmers' Market
When:
Saturdays, rain or shine!
Time:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where:
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 551, 79 Hamilton Street North, Waterdown
The
Waterdown Farmers' Market
is back on Saturday mornings from 8am-1pm in the Waterdown Legion Parking lot. Enjoy a wide variety of farm vendors representing a mix of organic and conventional practices, as well as delicious on-site prepared food and beverage vendors, live music, kids’ activities and free parking.
Learn more about 100+ Women Who Care at the Waterdown Farmers' Market on Saturday August 31- their goal is to reach 100 women for their September 18th meeting, who are committed to making a difference right here in our Flamborough community.
Please click here to learn more about the Flamborough-Waterdown Chapter of 100+ Women Who Care.
The Flamborough Women's Resource Centre (FWRC) will also be selling Chili Fest tickets at the Waterdown Farmers' Market on Saturday September 14 with Councillor Partridge. For more information,
please click here.
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Dairy Queen Blizzard Day Fundraiser
When: Thursday August 8, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Where: Waterdown Dairy Queen, 233 Dundas Street East
One of our local hero families is Jayne Scala, the Waterdown Dairy Queen. Once again, the Waterdown DQ is hosting this very generous community event where 100% of the blizzard sales that day will help fund
critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and research to benefit the children receiving lifesaving treatment at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Previous years were a huge success - come on over to Dairy Queen on Thursday August 8, 2019 for lots of fun entertainment and Blizzards!
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Movie in the Park by Community Church
When: Friday August 9, 2019
Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where: Waterdown Memorial Park, 266 Main Street North, Waterdown
Bring the family to enjoy a movie under the stars in Waterdown’s Memorial Park. Join the Community Church for a special screening of ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. It’s FREE & fun, with free concession too! Movie starts at dusk. For more information,
please click here
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Hamilton Harbour Children's Fishing Derby
When: Saturday August 10, 2019
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where:
Pier 8 Hamilton Bayfront, 47 Discovery Drive
Mark your calendars – August 10th is the Hamilton Harbour Fishing Derby at Pier 8, Bayfront! FREE event, no registration required – includes draw prizes for kids and youth after the event. For more information,
please click here.
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Rockton Country MarketFest
When: Saturday August 10, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Rockton World's Fairgrounds, 812 Old Highway 8, Rockton
Join the community for an outdoor market at Rockton World's Fairgrounds on Saturday August 10, 9am-4pm. Food trucks, local farmers, fresh produce, baked goods, craft vendors, entertainment, artisans and more - free admission! To learn more,
please click here
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Garlic Festival at West Avenue Cider House
When: Sunday August 11, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: West Avenue Cider House, 84 Concession 8 East, Freelton
On Sunday August 11 from 12-6,
West Avenue Cider
is having their annual Garlic Gala! We organically grew 10,000 garlic bulbs so that you can stock up on this wonder food and know exactly where it came from. New this year they have a mini makers market with a half dozen vendors- and lots of delicious food by Cascata Bistro, Maisy's Pearl fresh shucked oysters and Bake Labs fresh grilled sourdough garlic bread. Come hungry! Plus an Organic farmers market Greengreens Urban Farm and Gardens Pure-N-Simple Farm. Not to forget they are launching a brand new cider- ‘Rhineapple’ 9.5%. She’s a 35% Niagara Riesling/ 65% Heritage apple bombshell of a cider and the perennial favourite JuiceBox Blueberry 5.5%. And for the wee ones (and some of our bartenders) there’s a crazy cow bouncy castle thing! Kids welcome, free entry and lots of parking.
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Lunch and Listen in Waterdown - Street Music Series
When:
Thursday August 15, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: Shoppers Drug Mart, 25 Hamilton St N, Waterdown
Waterdown Village’s ‘Lunch & Listen’ series continues with a performance on the lawn and patio area in front of Shoppers Drug Mart and the Sobey’s Plaza on Hamilton Street featuring Hamilton’s Chopped Liver Bluegrass Band. For more information,
please click here
Save the date for the September "Lunch & Listen" event on Thursday September 19 at Memorial Hall and on the lawn of the Early On Centre, incorporating a ribbon cutting with Councillor Partridge to celebrate the renovations on the exterior of Memorial Hall. Enjoy country folk musings of singer songwriter
Emma Elena Grace
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Mountsberg Conservation Area- Amazing Things To Do Before You're 12
When:
Saturday August 17 - Sunday August 18, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
Children and their families are invited to come out to Mountsberg Conservation Area and start checking some of the simple joys of childhood off of their to do list! Many activities are those that will bring back nostalgic memories of childhood such as skipping stones on the lake, building a fort, flying a kite or even getting all over muddy in the mud pie kitchen! All activities engage children and their families with nature in a way that is sure to create long term family memories. To learn more,
please click here
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Waterdown Legion Riders & North Wall Riders Toy Ride
When: Sunday August 18, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Back by popular demand, the Waterdown Legion Riders will be partnering with the North Wall Riders to organize a toy ride for local children, that ties into the Waterdown Legion's annual corn roast. The day's schedule starts at the Royal Coachman Pub for breakfast, a country ride and returning to the Waterdown Legion for the corn roast. To learn more or to RSVP, please contact Bob Thomas at 905 690 8603,
rgthomas@cogeco.ca
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Textiles Day at Westfield Heritage Village
When: Sunday August 18, 2019
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd, Rockton
Come to Westfield Heritage Village and enjoy learning how different types of textile fibers are produced and used. Watch the labour-intensive process that transforms the coarse flax plant into a material that can be used to make lovely linen fabric. Discover the interesting process of spinning and dyeing wool and see what the weaver has on the loom today. To learn more,
please click here.
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Waterdown Legion
Annual Corn Roast & BBQ
When: Sunday August 18, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where:
Branch 551 Waterdown Royal Canadian Legion, 79 Hamilton St N, Waterdown
Join the community for the Waterdown Legion's Annual Corn Roast and BBQ with entertainment provided by Mike Hubley - KountryFryd Music. There will be Hamburgers, Sausages, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, fresh corn and displays to enjoy - come out for a fun afternoon, bring your friends and kids and your chairs! This event is in support of your local Legion. Mike Hubley will be playing a unique blend of country music old and new with a side of rock ‘n roll oldies! For more information, please contact the
Waterdown Legion.
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Rotary Food4Kids Brunch Fundraiser
When: Saturday September 14, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where:
Branch 551 Waterdown Royal Canadian Legion, 79 Hamilton St N, Waterdown
Come and enjoy a tasty brunch prepared by community members and the volunteers of the Rotary Club of Waterdown in support of Food4Kids Hamilton-Halton and other Rotary projects on Saturday September 14
inside the Legion. It is running in conjunction with the Waterdown Farmers' Market so come and have your breakfast to support this worthwhile event - cost is by donation. Then, feel free to walk outside and enjoy the market!
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100+ Women Who Care Flamborough/Waterdown Program Meeting
When:
Wednesday September 18, 2019
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Grace Anglican Church Hall, 157 Mill Street North, Waterdown
Please join Councillor Partridge at the next meeting of the Flamborough-Waterdown Chapter of 100 Women Who Care program. The program intends to bring together 100 (or more) women in Flamborough-Waterdown who care about local community causes and who are committed to community service. At the meetings, women will meet for an hour and jointly select a local charity or not-for-profit organization. Everyone will each write a $100 cheque to the selected organization and watch how the group’s commitment turns into a $10,000+ donation. Do that four times a year and witness how $40,000 can improve the lives of our neighbours when placed in the hands of deserving grass-roots agencies working to serve the local community. For more information,
please click here
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Song of the Grand - Roast Beef Dinner and Musical
When: Sunday September 22, 2019
Time:
Dinner 5:30 pm, Performance 7:00 pm
Where: St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Drive, Waterdown
To honour the 75th anniversary of D-Day, St. James United Church proudly presents Song of The Grand, a WWII musical love story set on the banks of the Grand River and the battlefields of Europe ( a Sound Stage Niagara Production ) together with a Roast Beef Dinner and cash bar (wine and beer). Dinner & Performance $30; Performance only $15. Limited seating, reserve early- please call 905-689-6223 or email
stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca for tickets.
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Flamborough Chili Fest 2019
When:
Tuesday September 24, 2019
Time:
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 551, 79 Hamilton Street North, Waterdown, ON
The
annual Flamborough Chili Fest is back! Bring the family for this popular fundraising event where local restaurants serve amazing varieties of chili for everyone to taste and vote for best tasting, best decorated etc. It also includes raffle prizes, silent auction, live entertainment, children's activities and much more. Chili Fest is a major fundraiser for the Flamborough Women's Resource Centre- all proceeds go directly to supporting programs for women and their families dealing with family crisis. For more information,
please click here
Volunteers are still needed, including set up (10am) and take down (7:30pm). Please contact
coordfwrc@intervalhousehamilton.org
if you're able to assist with this year's event (also a great opportunity for students to get a jump start on their volunteer hours early in the school year!).
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Free Salsa Dancing on the Waterfront
When:
Tuesdays until August 27, 2019
Time:
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where:
Hamilton Waterfront Trust Outdoor Rink, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton
SalsaSoul Productions promotes social dancing among the Hamilton community and their passion is salsa and Latin dances. During the summer, they organize outdoor meet-ups, so dancers can enjoy music and good company in a friendly and healthy environment. All are welcome. There are no restrictions on level of dancing or age. This is a free event for the public. Salsa on the Waterfront takes place every Tuesday until August 27, weather permitting. For more information,
please click here.
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Summer Roller Skating at Bayfront Park
When:
Wednesdays: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fridays: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturdays: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where:
Hamilton Waterfront Trust Outdoor Rink, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton
Bring friends and family to Hamilton’s Waterfront Outdoor Rink for HWT Summer Roller Skating with DJ on Wednesdays (7-10pm) and Fridays & Saturdays (7-11pm) - weather permitting.
Skate Rentals are $9.00 and include a helmet and safety equipment. To learn more,
please click here
.
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Cipher-Decipher Exhibition at Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
When:
Open Daily
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Rd, Mount Hope, ON
This exciting interactive 3D exhibition, Cipher-Decipher, will be on display at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope from now until September 29, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. This exhibition is for all ages to enjoy, and explores the past and present of communications cryptology - what it is, how it works and how it affects our lives. See an authentic Enigma cipher machine or try your hand at logic puzzles and games to see if you have what it takes to work in the field of cryptology! A puzzle module allows visitors to see if they possess the skills necessary for working in the field of cryptology.
Please click here
to learn more.
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