May 2016 events:

Maria’s Walk for Mental Health (May 2)

Date: Monday, May 2, 2016

Details:

Maria, a young girl in the Halton Region, has been fighting her own battle in mental health since she was just 12 years old. Read her story at Maria’s Walk. Maria is organizing a walk to raise funds and awareness for children’s mental health. She is donating all of the money raised to ROCK so others can benefit from the services they provided.

Details of the location and time of the walk will be posted at gofundme.com/mariaswalk.

Halton Food For Thought LogoHalton Food for Thought Gala (May 6)

Date: Friday, May 6, 2016
Time:
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Location:
Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville
Cost:
$53.35

Details:

Halton Food for Thought’s Spring Breakfast Gala raises much needed funds that help their programs stay strong and sustainable each year. Their goal is to raise over $50,000 at the gala this year. The cost to feed a student breakfast is a $1 a day. Money raised will help feed a lot of empty tummies!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Breakfast Gala.

Canada Netherlands Friendship Day (May 7)

Date: Saturday, May 7, 2016
Time:
11 a.m.
Location:
City Hall, Civic Square, 426 Brant St.

Details:

Annual celebration of Canada Netherlands Friendship Day, the 71st Anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian Armed Forces and the 11th Anniversary of the City of Burlington’s twinning with the City of Apeldoorn.

For more information, visit http://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/burlington-mundialization-committee.asp.

Jane’s Walk (May 6-8)

Dates: May 6 – 8, 2016

Details:

Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. The walks get people to tell stories about their communities, explore their communities, and connect with neighbours.

For more information and to find out about various walks taking place in Burlington, visit Janes Walk/burlington.

Sakura Festival, Blooms of Friendship (May 8)

Date: Sunday, May 8, 2016
Time:
1 – 3 p.m.
Location:
Art Gallery of Burlington Shoreline Room, 1333 Lakeshore Rd.

Details:

Celebrate Spring with the Japanese Cherry Blossom.  The Burlington Mundialization Committee’s annual Sakura Festival is an important Japanese custom to welcome spring and will be held at the Art Gallery of Burlington. Free activities include taiko drum, koto instrument, odori dancing and martial art demonstrations.

For more information, visit Mundialization Committee.

Burlington's Best LogoBurlington’s Best Awards (May 11)

Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Time:
6 :30 p.m. (reception), 7:30 p.m. (awards ceremony)
Location:
Burlington Convention Centre, 1120 Burloak Dr.
Cost:
$35 (Contact at 905-335-7600, ext. 7458)

Details:

Burlington’s Best Awards is a program that honours Burlington’s most outstanding citizens. The winners in all categories are revealed at the gala celebration.

For more information, visit Burlingtons-Best-Awards.

An Evening in Paris (May 12)

Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Time:
7:30 p.m.
Location:
Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Cost:
$35

Details:

The incredible story of Paris’ unforgettable rebirth told through film and music, featuring Canadian Flautist, Haley Marie, Governor General Award Winner and 3 Time Carnegie Hall Performer. Proceeds to the Art Gallery of Burlington.

For tickets, visit Evening in Paris.

Downtown Funk (May 14)

Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016
Time:
7 p.m.
Location:
Leggat Chevrolet Cadillac, 2207 Fairview St.
Cost:
$50

Details:

In support of Joseph Brant Hospital, Downtown Funk will be an amazing evening of food samplings, wine, scotch and beer tastings. In addition, there will be great music, a silent auction and fabulous raffles for diamonds and other surprises. Joseph Brant Hospital Auxiliary is more committed than ever in its fundraising efforts for our new hospital, as the Auxiliary works to meet its pledge of raising $5 million over 10 years. The funds raised from this evening will purchase medical equipment for our new and expanded community hospital.

More more information and tickets, visit downtownfunk.ca.

Learn to play Pickleball

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Time: 9 – 10 a.m.
Location: Brant Hills Community Centre, 2255 Brant St.

Residents are invited to the FREE learn to play pickleball workshop at the brand new outdoor pickleball court at Brant Hills Community Centre. Stay after the workshop and play for free from 10 a.m. to noon.

Visit www.burlington.ca/calendar for drop-in pickleball times. For more information, contact .

Hike for Carpenter Hospice (May 28)

Date: Saturday, May 28, 2016
Time:
9:30 a.m. (check-in) and 11 a.m. (hike begins)
Location:
Mountainside Recreation Centre, 2205 Mount Forest Dr.

A 4.7 km walk through the neighbourhood surrounding Carpenter Hospice with a lunch to follow. Hikers will receive a t-shirt (available on a first come, first serve basis). Hike for Carpenter Hospice is an annual event held to support the organization. Each year Carpenter Hospice must raise over $1.3 million, which provides the ability to offer all of their services and programs at no cost to the end users.

For more information and to register, visit http://www.thecarpenterhospice.com/hike_details.php.

Community Living Burlington’s Walk ‘n Roll (May 28)

Date: Saturday, May 28, 2016
Time: 9:30 a.m. (registration), 11 a.m. (walk begins)
Location: Spencer Smith Park
Cost: 1km is FREE to register, 5km is a $25 entry fee

Details:

Please join Community Living Burlington for a day out in Spencer Smith Park as they walk/run to help reach their goal of $50,000. There will be lunch provided to all participants, as well as children’s activities and live entertainment.

Bike to School WeekBike to School Week (May 30-June 3)

Dates: May 30 to June 3, 2016

Details:

As part of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge, the city is encouraging Burlington schools, teachers and students to get active and ride their bikes to school during Bike to School Week. Schools are eligible to win prizes by registering to participate at www.biketoschoolweek.ca. Participating schools are encouraged to take photos and share through social media using hash tag #biketoschoolburlon

Contest rules and regulations are available on the Healthy Kids Community Challenge website.

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