May 1
St Judes Anglican Church	The first BRANTFORD JANE'S WALK SATURDAY, MAY 1st, 2010 Starting at St. Jude’s Anglican Church, A National Historic Site of Canada, at the Corner of Peel and Dalhousie Streets EXPLORING PART OF THE “EAST WARD” AROUND ALEXANDRA PARK 3:00 PM START - FREE ADMISSION - ALL WELCOME! What is a Jane's Walk? Jane’s Walk is a series of free neighbourhood walking tours that helps put people in touch with their environment and with each other, by bridging social and geographic gaps and creating a space for cities to discover themselves. Since it’s inception in 2007, Jane’s Walk has happened in many North American cities: Toronto, New York, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Halifax, Guelph, Charlottetown, Thornbury, and Salt Lake City. More partner cities and towns were added in 2009, including Montreal, Regina, Boston, Chicago, Hamilton, New Orleans, and St. George! Jane’s Walk honours the legacy and ideas of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs who championed the interests of local residents and pedestrians over a car-centered approach to planning. Jane’s Walk helps knit people together into a strong and resourceful community, instilling belonging and encouraging civic leadership. All Jane’s Walk tours are given and taken for free. These walks are led by anyone who has an interest in the neighbourhoods where they live, work or hang out. They are not always about architecture and heritage, and offer a more personal take on the local culture, the social history and the planning issues faced by the residents. Jane Jacobs believed strongly that local residents understood best how their neighbourhood works, and what is needed to strengthen and improve them. Jane’s Walks are meant to be fun, engaged and participatory - everyone’s got a story and they’re usually keen to share it... VISIT THE JANE’S WALK WEBSITE AT: www.janeswalk.net	Contact David Simpson at 5194481053 for more information.

 

May 2
St. Paul's United Church	Eduard Klassen, well-known harpist and speaker will present a Benefit Concert for Missions on Sunday, May 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church, 48 Broadway St. W., Paris, Ontario Free will offering. Sponsored by the Friendship Club	Contact Elsie Kirkpatrick at 519-442-2197 for more information.

 

May 2
SDHS	The SOUTH DUMFRIES HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS A JANE’S WALK of ST. GEORGE SUNDAY, MAY 2nd, 2010 STARTING at the ST. GEORGE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES (36 MAIN STREET SOUTH) 2:30 PM START - FREE ADMISSION - ALL WELCOME What is a Jane's Walk? Jane’s Walk is a series of free neighbourhood walking tours that helps put people in touch with their environment and with each other, by bridging social and geographic gaps and creating a space for cities to discover themselves. Since it’s inception in 2007, Jane’s Walk has happened in many North American cities: Toronto, New York, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Halifax, Guelph, Charlottetown, Thornbury, and Salt Lake City. More partner cities and towns were added in 2009, including Montreal, Regina, Boston, Chicago, Hamilton, New Orleans, and St. George! Jane’s Walk honours the legacy and ideas of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs who championed the interests of local residents and pedestrians over a car-centered approach to planning. Jane’s Walk helps knit people together into a strong and resourceful community, instilling belonging and encouraging civic leadership. All Jane’s Walk tours are given and taken for free. These walks are led by anyone who has an interest in the neighbourhoods where they live, work or hang out. They are not always about architecture and heritage, and offer a more personal take on the local culture, the social history and the planning issues faced by the residents. Jane’s Walks are meant to be fun, engaged and participatory - everyone’s got a story and they’re usually keen to share it... VISIT THE JANE’S WALK WEBSITE AT: www.janeswalk.net	Contact Cliff Jones at 5194481075 for more information.

 

May 5 - 29
St. Paul's United Church	St. Paul's Annual Yard and Bake Sale Saturday May 29th, 2010 8.00 am to 12.00 noon St. Paul's United Church 48 Broadway Street West Paris, Ontario YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ALL THE TREASURES	Contact Lorne at 519-442-3435 for more information.

 

May 7
The Crash Addicts	Cancer Benefit Concert Type: Causes - Fundraiser Start Time: Friday, May 7, 2010 at 7:30pm End Time: Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 1:00am Location: Best Western Brantford Street: 19 Holiday Drive City/Town: Brantford, ON Come out and have a great time listening to some great Canadian Talent all while supporting a great cause. Tickets are only $10.00 at the door. Domino's Pizza will be available by the slice for $2.00 Raffle Baskets, Crash Addicts t-shirts and band Swag also available 7:30 Doors Open 8:00 Evan Champagne 8:50 Jordan Percival 9:30 Kris Nicholls 10:30 A Minute Away 11:30 Lollipop Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Musicians Black Media, Best Western Brantford, Stringnoize, Domino's Pizza, Snap Fitness, Marks Work Wearhouse, S.C. Johnson, The Print Shoppe, La Senza Ancaster, Serenity Coffee & Candles	Contact Mia Weaver at 519-304-0945 for more information.

 

May 8
Paris Horticultural Society	Paris Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale downtown Paris at the Cobblestone Common on Saturday May 8th from 9 am to 1 pm. Wide selection of perennial favourites from members' gardens plus annuals and hanging baskets from a local grower will be for sale. Bring your gardening questions. There will be a master gardener on site.	Contact Anne Saunders at 519-442-3458 for more information.

 

May 11
Kiwanis Paris-Brant	Two speakers from the Jean Tweed Centre of Toronto will be in Brantford to speak on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and its impact on service providers and the community. The presentation will be on Tuesday May 11th, 2010 at the Odeon Lecture Hall, 20 Market St. from 1:30 to 4:30pm. The event is sponsored by Kiwanis Paris -Brant and Contact Brant with Dr. Charmaine Roye, Chief of Staff of the Brantford General Hospital acting as Honourary Chair. There will be a registration fee of $15. Registration is through Contact Brant Phone 519-758-8228 or e-mail: information@contactbrant.net or contact Kiwanis Paris - Brant - Dave Neumann, 519-759-7885 or Joanne Murray 519-752-7941.	Contact Phil Hoekstra at 519-442-5826 for more information.

 

May 14
St. Paul's United Church, Paris	HAM SUPPER Friday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, Paris Includes: ham, home-baked beans, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, desserts and beverages Tickets: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children To reserve tickets calls: 519-442-2197	Contact Elsie Kirkpatrick at 519-442-2197 for more information.

 

May 15
Personal Computer Museum	Join us for the annual Personal Computer Museum SPRING CLEANUP event at 13 Alma Street in Brantford. BBQ, Garage sale and electronics recycling round out this fun community event with other vendors and free tours of the museum too! Open 10am to 4pm, fun for the whole family!	Contact Syd Bolton at 519-753-8825 for more information.

 

May 15
Brantford Arts Block	The Map is Not the Territory by Arlene Laskey An installation about the lived experiences of women Opening Reception: May 15, 2010 Exhibtion runs: May 15, 2009 - June 6, 2010 Free Admission	Contact Josh Bean at 519 753 9400 for more information.

 

May 21
Therapy Lounge	Alex Dickens (of The Temporary Plan) plays live on the patio at Therapy Lounge - No Cover	Contact Steve at 416-817-7266 for more information.

 

May 29
Therapy Lounge	UFC 114: RAMPAGE VS. EVANS Saturday, May 29, 2010, 9 PM - No Cover.	Contact Steve at 416-817-7266 for more information.

 

May 29
Therapy Lounge	Lollipop plays live on the patio at Therapy Lounge - 4pm-9pm - no cover	Contact Steve at 416-817-7266 for more information.

 

May 29
The Brantford Arts Block	The Polydactyl Hearts Collective Present - A DOUBLE FEATURE Hello Adventure & Le Cyc Their new award winning stop motion animation with a six piece orchestra project) and Le Cyc - May 29th 2010 Doors at 9pm, Show starts slightly after $10 Sponsored by Empire Communities	Contact Josh Bean at 519 753 9400 for more information.

 

May 30
ICHTHYS Theatre Productions	ICHTHYS Theatre is holding auditions for its summer production of Canterbury Tales on May 30th, from 2 to 4:30pm, at First Baptist Church Hall, 70 West St., Brantford. We are looking for 5 adults (4 men and one woman) and 6 teens (2 males and 4 females). Performances will be the weekend of July 24th and 25th. Actors must be available for two rehearsals a week, one weekday evening and Sunday afternoons, in June and July. To book your audition, please contact Lorna at ichthys@sympatico.ca or 519-751-5411. A $10 audition fee is required for non-members. Visit our website, www.ichthystheatre.ca, for details of available roles.	Contact Lorna Stratton at 519-751-5411 for more information.

 

May 30
St. Mark's Church	SORRY, but the Brant Youth Symphony Orchestra's Concert "Spring Serenade" to be held Sun. May 30th. at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Church has regretfully been CANCELLED.	the office

 

May 30
St. Mark's Church	Brant Youth Symphony Orchestra presents Spring Serenade "Music for the Glorious Season of Spring" at St. Mark's Church 155 Memorial Drive, Brantford Sunday May 30, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: $8.00/person OR $25.00/family of 4 at the door ONLY Handicapped Parking & Wheelchair Accessible.	Contact the office at 519-752-6451 for more information.