August 1
Royal Botanical Gardens	WORLD OF TEA Sunday, August 22; 2 to 4 p.m. at RBG Rose Tent Members: $20; Non-members: $25 Fresh, yet timeless, tea is both the flavour of the moment, and the taste of the past. Countless lives have been enriched by it and more than a few sacrificed for it. Join Amy Taylor as she takes you down the historical tea road. Try different teas while learning how tea has been processed and the best forms to drink it in, what its origins and tasteful history are. Discover the best ways to taste teas for the fullest flavour and health benefit while you enjoy a lovely “tea-lightful” informative afternoon! MAXIMUM 24. PRE-REGISTER BY: AUGUST 13.	Contact Nancy Lee-Colibaba at 905-527-1158 for more information.

 

August 1
Brantford Arts Block	Photo Crawl Harmony Square - Every Other Sunday from July 4th - August 29th Free Admission We have missed you! It's time to bring your camera out again we have some great things planned. Those of you interested in photography, or just simply enjoy taking pictures will get a kick out of this one! We meet in Harmony Square at 3 pm til 4 pm, every other Sunday. We may take a guided and mapped hike along the trails of Brantford along Gordon Glaves Memorial Parkway (an excellent place for you to do some amazing photography) or just hand around the core for the downtown scenery. Heather King, a Director of the Brant Camera Club, as well as other members will be available for assistance and tips. There is no cost to participate so come on out! NOTE: Cameras and Rain are not good friends…in the event that a storm blows in, Photo Crawl will continue as planned but we will stay under the arches of Harmony Square discussing photography and snapping shots within sight lines. Here is a list of dates: July 4th July 18, August 1 August 15 August 29	Contact ebony at 5197539400 for more information.

 

August 3
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead	ADELAIDE HUNTER HOODLESS HOMESTEAD “Children’s Summer Workshops” Ages 6-11 July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and August 3rd, 10th , 2010 9:00 am till noon Register now! Spaces are limited. Come out to the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead and experience fun and adventure! Each workshop features a unique theme and various games and crafts! Let your child take part in solving an Alien Extravaganza, an Art Adventure, a day in Wonderland, Spectacular Sports, and much, much more! Admission is $5.00 per child per program. Pre-registration is required. For more information drop by the Homestead or check out our website for registration information! The Homestead is located just outside of Brantford: take 403 to Oak Park Rd exit and follow the blue and white TOD (Tourist Oriented Directional) signs. Our website is: www.hoodlesshomestead.com. Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead NHS is open this summer Tuesdays to Fridays 10:00am- 4:30pm, as well as for Special Events and booked group tours. If you have any questions or require any further information call the Homestead at 519-448-1130 or email hoodlesshomestead@gmail.com	Contact Brett Strouth at 519-448-1130 for more information.

 

August 6
Brantford Arts Block	KIDS ART WORKSHOP @ LYNDEN PARK MALL by the Brantford Arts Block FREE On Aug. 6th drop in and create some art with us! Located by Campus Crew and Hallmark at Lynden Park Mall	Contact Monica at 519.753.9400 for more information.

 

August 6 - 8
ICHTHYS Theatre Productions / Cobblestone Festival	How much do you really know about your dinner, or about any of your food for that matter? We bet you didn't know that it wants to be eaten! We bet you didn't know that food is about to embark on the greatest battle the food groups have ever seen! You and your family are invited to watch as ICHTHYS Theatre and Cobblestone Festival dish up the good stuff. King’s Ward Park, Broadway St. and Charlotte St., Paris Friday, August 6th: 7:00 pm Sunday, August 8th: 2:00 and 6:30 pm Adults $10; Children $5 Tickets available at the venue. Call (519) 442 -1890 for more info. www.ichthystheatre.ca, www.cobblestonefestival.ca

 

August 9 - 13
Brantford Arts Block	SUMMER PROGRAM! At Brantford Arts Block Ages: 8 -12 Dates: August 9 - 13 August 16 - 20 Time: 9 - 4pm (before and after hour care available) Cost: Members: $100, Non-members $120 Create, imagine, explore, design, dream, present - express yourself! Something new every day! Week long camps will engage children in a variety of artistic genres in art, music and theater. As well as guest artists and visits to local attractions. Register at brantfordartsblock.ca	Contact Monica Lima at 519.753.9400 for more information.

 

August 10
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead	ADELAIDE HUNTER HOODLESS HOMESTEAD “Children’s Summer Workshops” Ages 6-11 July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and August 3rd, 10th , 2010 9:00 am till noon Register now! Spaces are limited. Come out to the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead and experience fun and adventure! Each workshop features a unique theme and various games and crafts! Let your child take part in solving an Alien Extravaganza, an Art Adventure, a day in Wonderland, Spectacular Sports, and much, much more! Admission is $5.00 per child per program. Pre-registration is required. For more information drop by the Homestead or check out our website for registration information! The Homestead is located just outside of Brantford: take 403 to Oak Park Rd exit and follow the blue and white TOD (Tourist Oriented Directional) signs. Our website is: www.hoodlesshomestead.com. Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead NHS is open this summer Tuesdays to Fridays 10:00am- 4:30pm, as well as for Special Events and booked group tours. If you have any questions or require any further information call the Homestead at 519-448-1130 or email hoodlesshomestead@gmail.com	Contact Brett Strouth at 519-448-1130 for more information.

 

August 12
Royal Botanical Gardens	Great Father’s Day Gift MONDAY MARINADE Monday, August 10, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at RBG Centre. Members: $32/class; Non-members:$38/class Backyard barbequing is a rite of summer and David Fisher, Pepperwood’s head chef from the Garden’s Café, takes you through step-by-step tips on making it a successful season. He demonstrates marinating and barbequing chicken, fish and red meat as well as complementary side dishes. What better way to start the summer entertaining than with the “tools” to cook up a storm. Bring an appetite. August 10, Rubs and braises, beef and pork MAXIMUM 20. PRE-REGISTER BY: AUGUST 1.	Contact Nancy Lee-Colibaba at 905-527-1158 for more information.

 

August 12
Harmony Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Centre	Join Rachel Assuncao Health Coach, and discover the benefits of eating whole foods and strategies to incorporate these nutritious ingredients into your diet. $10.00 advance - $12.00 at the door. All proceeds to Nova Vita Harmony Chiropractic 124 Charing Cross Street, Brantford Thursday August 12th at 7:30 pm	Contact Diane at 519-756-1303 for more information.

 

August 15
Brantford Arts Block	Photo Crawl Harmony Square - Every Other Sunday from July 4th - August 29th Free Admission We have missed you! It's time to bring your camera out again we have some great things planned. Those of you interested in photography, or just simply enjoy taking pictures will get a kick out of this one! We meet in Harmony Square at 3 pm til 4 pm, every other Sunday. We may take a guided and mapped hike along the trails of Brantford along Gordon Glaves Memorial Parkway (an excellent place for you to do some amazing photography) or just hand around the core for the downtown scenery. Heather King, a Director of the Brant Camera Club, as well as other members will be available for assistance and tips. There is no cost to participate so come on out! NOTE: Cameras and Rain are not good friends…in the event that a storm blows in, Photo Crawl will continue as planned but we will stay under the arches of Harmony Square discussing photography and snapping shots within sight lines. Here is a list of dates: July 4th July 18, August 1 August 15 August 29	Contact ebony at 5197539400 for more information.

 

August 16 - 20
Brantford Arts Block	SUMMER PROGRAM! At Brantford Arts Block Ages: 8 -12 Dates: August 9 - 13 August 16 - 20 Time: 9 - 4pm (before and after hour care available) Cost: Members: $100, Non-members $120 Create, imagine, explore, design, dream, present - express yourself! Something new every day! Week long camps will engage children in a variety of artistic genres in art, music and theater. As well as guest artists and visits to local attractions. Register at brantfordartsblock.ca	Contact Monica Lima at 519.753.9400 for more information.

 

August 17
Brantford Arts Block	ish Quill Poetry Boat Poetry Readings, August 17th, 2010, 7 - 9 pm Pay what You Can A group of six Montreal poets will spend seven days descending the Grand River by canoe. Starting in Elora, they will conclude their poetic journey in Brantford on August 17th, at the Brantford Arts Block. This event is admission by donation. Evening poetry readings, in collaboration with local poets, will explore links between poetry, the mystery of the river as a life force for the communities historically, and the connectedness to contemporary literary culture. Poets; Linda Besner, Asa Boxer, Gabe Foreman, Leigh Kotsilidis, Daniel Renton and Joshua Trotter hope to, not only share aesthetics and voices with a diversity of poets, but also see this confluence of contemporary work and traditional travel as an occasion both to connect with the tradition of nature poetry and to question this tradition.	Contact Meg at 5197539400 for more information.

 

August 20 - 21
Brantford Arts Block	Find Your Spirit Festival Contemporary Art Night: Friday August 20th, 6pm-2am Family Day: Saturday August 21st, 11am-7pm What is Find Your Spirit? Dance, Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, Storytelling and much MUCH more! The idea behind Find Your Spirit is to encourage a broader appreciation and understanding of the arts and their importance in local communities. It is about connecting to new audiences and offering activities that give the public a wider understanding of the creative process, an opportunity to engage in cultural activities in a new way, and a greater awareness of the cultural resources available locally. If you are interested in performing, selling your work, celebrating your artistic endeavor, or creating interactive project check out our website at www.brantfordartsblock.com for more information. Interested in volunteering for Find Your Spirit, contact fys@brantfordartsblock.com Want to win some money? Fill out an Interactive Contest Application on our website and you could win $500 for creating an interactive project for the days of Find Your Spirit.	Contact Find Your Spirit at 5197539400 for more information.

 

August 22
Brantford Arts Block	Sketch Crawl Harmony Square - Every Other Sunday from July 11th - August 22th Free Admission Last years Sketch Crawl was a great success. You might as well get yourself off that couch and come to this one too. This is a marathon of drawing for you, your friends, and family. the Sketch Crawl is open to everyone in the community. We are offering a chance for artists of any skill level to come out and join us in sketching downtown Brantford. Meet in Harmony Square every other Sunday from 3pm to 5pm. Meet in Harmony Square, bring your pencils and sketch pads, or whatever else suits your fancy. Sketch the architecture, people, and scenery of downtown. ‘Assignments’ are available for those who would like to be guided or have a challenge in their drawing pursuit. There is no cost to participate so come on out! Here is a list of dates: July 11 July 25 August 8 August 22	Contact ebony at 5197539400 for more information.

 

August 22
Royal Botanical Gardens	RBG GEO-QUEST Sunday, August 22; 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nature Centre. Members: $10.50/person (family membership rate $29 for parents and dependent children); Non-members: $13.50/person (family rate $38) Join us for an RBG adventure – GEO-Questing. Your family team receives a tutorial on the supplied GPS unit, and then heads outdoors on a high-tech treasure hunt. Suitable for children aged five and up. Due to the number of GPS units available, accurate numbers of participants are important so please register all names and ages in the “comments” section of the on-line registration form. Dress for the outdoors. MAXIMUM 28. PRE-REGISTER BY: AUGUST 13	Contact Nancy Lee-Colibaba at 905-527-1158 for more information.

 

August 24
Harmony Chiropractic	Join Chef Jason Gibson on Tuesday August 24th from 6-8 pm as he prepares this simple and elegant summer menu. Cost: $30 per person Harmony Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Centre 124 Charing Cross St., Brantford 519-756-1303 diane@harmonychiropractic.ca	Contact Diane at 519-756-1303 for more information.

 

August 29
Brantford Arts Block	Photo Crawl Harmony Square - Every Other Sunday from July 4th - August 29th Free Admission We have missed you! It's time to bring your camera out again we have some great things planned. Those of you interested in photography, or just simply enjoy taking pictures will get a kick out of this one! We meet in Harmony Square at 3 pm til 4 pm, every other Sunday. We may take a guided and mapped hike along the trails of Brantford along Gordon Glaves Memorial Parkway (an excellent place for you to do some amazing photography) or just hand around the core for the downtown scenery. Heather King, a Director of the Brant Camera Club, as well as other members will be available for assistance and tips. There is no cost to participate so come on out! NOTE: Cameras and Rain are not good friends…in the event that a storm blows in, Photo Crawl will continue as planned but we will stay under the arches of Harmony Square discussing photography and snapping shots within sight lines. Here is a list of dates: July 4th July 18, August 1 August 15 August 29	Contact ebony at 5197539400 for more information.