September 1
Royal Botanical Gardens	BONSAI: AN INTRODUCTION Wednesday, September 22; 7 to 10 p.m. at RBG Centre. Members: $30; Non-members: $35 Mike McCallion demonstrates the techniques in creating bonsai. The art of growing and styling plant material is quickly expanding beyond its Asian roots. Once practiced only by skilled masters with patient discipline, bonsai is an activity that can be enjoyed at any age with any level of skill. With a few key horticultural techniques and some basic design concepts, these living sculptures can be created from many of the plants we find in today’s nurseries, including hardy, outdoor specimens. MAXIMUM 25. PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 13.	Contact Liz Rabishaw at 905-527-1158 for more information.

 

September 1
Royal Botanical Gardens	COLD FRAMES AND OTHER SEASON-EXTENSION TECHNIQUES Monday, September 20; 7 to 9:30 p.m. at RBG Centre. Members: $25; Non-members. $30 Want fresh nutritious food that is local and affordable even in the cooler months? Kayla Dixon-Muir teaches you how to grow fresh cut-and-come-again food without a greenhouse. She covers appropriate shelter, choosing the right plants, strategic watering, ventilation and harvesting techniques. MAXIMUM 25. PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 10.	Contact Liz Rabishaw at 905-527-1158 for more information.

 

September 1
Arnold Anderson	Time 10 - 4 Location: Harmony Chiropractic Details: Kid’s Scavenger Hunt Adventure: As part of our mission to serve and give back to our community through charity events, we have decided to create the First Annual Kids’s Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Mark your calendars for September 18th This is a fun event where families will have the opportunity to tour Brantford on an exciting adventure. By answering riddles and performing specific challenges you will obtain clues to different destinations. Fill up the passport and win FANTASTIC prizes. All proceeds are going toward Arnold Anderson Kidsport, an organization that assists local children and youth to participate in sport and recreation activities in families who do not otherwise have the means for their children to participate. Cost: $20.00 Per Family	Contact Diane at 519-756-1303 for more information.

 

September 4 - 5
SDHS	ST. GEORGE ANTIQUE SHOW Saturday, September 4 & Sunday, September 5, 2010 Where: South Dumfries Community Centre (Arena) Gaukel Drive St. George, Ontario N0E 1N0 When: Saturday, September 04, 2010 to Sunday, September 05, 2010 Price: $5.00 Web: www.southdumfrieshistoricalsociety.blogspot.com The Show is back this year, in the new and improved St. George arena. Selected quality dealers will present a range of antiques to browse and to buy. Also, delicious home-style meals and desserts. Free parking. $5.00 admission - the major fundraiser of the South Dumfries Historical Society. Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.	Contact David Simpson at 5194481053 for more information.

 

September 11
Brantford Symphony Orchestra	Swingin' & Rockin' the Night Away Brantford Symphony Orchestra Fundraiser featuring live music from 1940's to date: The George Arnone Big Band & Powerglide. 50/50 Draw, Chinese Auction. Tickets $20 includes buffet & door prize. Tickets available at: BSO 519-759-8781, Casey's 185 King George Rd, Tootsies 595 West St, Perfect 10 Esthetics 519-756-6969.	Contact Aida Steenkist at 519-759-8781 for more information.

 

September 11
ICHTHYS Theatre Productions	NOTICE OF AUDITIONS ICHTHYS Theatre is holding auditions for its much-anticipated remount of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders. Auditions are Sept 11th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, and MUST be booked in advance by emailing Lorna Stratton at ichthys@sympatico.ca. Please do not leave a phone message to book an audition. Please visit www.ichthystheatre.ca for information on available roles. A $10 audition fee is required for non-members. We will also need a very competent stage manager, a light and sound tech, and several general crew. Rehearsals will be weekend afternoons at Major Ballachey School in Brantford, from 1 to 5pm, starting Sept 18th. The show runs from Nov. 14th to 18th (one weekend public show and 4 weekday school matinees).	Contact Lorna Stratton at n/a for more information.

 

September 17
St. Paul's United Church	Harvest Supper on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church, 48 Broadway St. W., Paris. Adults $10.00, Children 5-12 $5.00. Menu: Meat loaf, baked potatoes, creamy coleslaw, carrots & peas and carrot cake for dessert. For tickets call 519-442-4223 (Tues. to Fri. Office hours 9 am to 1 pm) or 519-442-3435.	Contact Church Office at 519-442-4223 for more information.

 

September 18
Harmony Chiropractic	Details: Kid’s Scavenger Hunt Adventure: As part of our mission to serve and give back to our community through charity events, we have decided to create the First Annual Kids’s Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Mark your calendars for September 18th This is a fun event where families will have the opportunity to tour Brantford on an exciting adventure. By answering riddles and performing specific challenges you will obtain clues to different destinations. Fill up the passport and win FANTASTIC prizes. All proceeds are going toward Arnold Anderson Kidsport, an organization that assists local children and youth to participate in sport and recreation activities in families who do not otherwise have the means for their children to participate. Cost: $20.00 Per Family	Contact Diane at 519-756-1303 for more information.

 

September 18
Personal Computer Museum	Guitar Hero Rocks the Square - QUALIFY! Come out to the Personal Computer Museum to qualify (or just watch those qualify) for GUITAR HERO ROCKS the Square (competition takes place on September 25 at Harmony Square). ALSO celebrate the Personal Computer Museum's 5th Anniversary! Enjoy free tours and live action leaderboards as people attempt to be the best Guitar Hero in Brantford! Open to residents OUTSIDE of Brantford and Brant County as well - $2,000 in cash prizes up for grabs!	Contact Syd Bolton at 519-753-8825 for more information.

 

September 19
Kinsmen Club of Brantford	Brantford Kinsmen proudly present our 37th Annual Car Show & Swop Meet Sunday September 19th, 2010 9:00am - 4:00pm Paris Fair Grounds, 139 Silver St., Paris, ON. Canada Come show off your ride at our spectacular show. Voted best car show around for several years running. You won't be disappointed. Dash plaques and Car Show Plaque to first 300 Entrants. Goodie bags while quantities last. *LOTS OF DRAW PRIZES* *50/50 DRAW* SPECIAL DRAW FOR CHILDREN 12 & UNDER AND SPOUSE ACCOMPANYING REGISTERED ENTRANTS. BBQ Food Available. Vendors welcome Classic Oldies DJ Music. Admission: Payable at gate Car, Driver and One Passenger $10.00 Vendors Admission $20.00 - Varies on requirements General Admission $3.00 Proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis & other Community Projects. And please invite your friends for after all remember, this is a charitable event.. Members of your community are relying on you. For we are "Serving the Community's Greatest Need"	Contact Elwood Phillips at 519-442-3771 for more information.

 

September 19
Royal Botanical Gardens	RBG GEO-QUEST Sunday, September 19; 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: SEPTEMBER 10.	Contact Nancy Lee-Colibaba at 905-527-1158 for more information.

 

September 25
Personal Computer Museum	Guitar Hero ROCKS The Square - Harmony Square that is! From 11am to 11pm we'll be rocking the downtown as finalists compete for $2,000 in cash prizes and to be crowned the Guitar Hero. We'll also have our best dressed band competition here too! Don't miss out. A full schedule will be available at our website. You *must* have qualified on September 18th at the Personal Computer Museum in order to compete at this event.	Contact Syd Bolton at 519-753-8825 for more information.

 

September 26
Blue Dog	8:30 am Location: Blue Dog Cafe 199 Brant Ave Details: Harmony Chiropractic and The Blue Dog Present a ... Sunday Morning Running and Walking Club Weekly Distance: 5 and 10 km groups For more information, please contact: Harmony Chiropractic; 519-756-1303 www.HarmonyChiropractic.ca OR Blue Dog, Cost: Your time; no monetary fee	Contact Diane at 519-756-1303 for more information.