PETE BEST & THE PETE BEST BAND w/ Freedom Train, Bill Dillon May 8, 8pm. Tix: $15. Club 54, 3345 Harvester Rd., Burl. 1.800.725.8254.

Ronnie Baker Brooks May 8, 9pm. Tix: $15. Walt's Live Music, Jackson Square. 905.528.3133.

MICHAEL SNOW w/ Matthew Boughner May 9, 7pm. Christ’s Church Cathedral, 252 James St. N. 905.529.3355.

STEPHANIE MARTIN w/ Andrew Austin May 10, 8pm. Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St N. 905.529.3000.

LAUREN BEST & THE RENEGADE BRIGADE w/ Kaz Simaitis May 10, 8pm. Tix: $10. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. 905.524.0606.

DROWNING GIRL w/ Low Level Flight, Crush Luther, Vesta Varro May 10, 8pm. Tix: $10. The Casbah Lounge, 306 King St W. 905.521.4441.

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE May 10, 7pm. Tix: $39.50–$45. Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd. 905.527.7666.

NATHAN CARROLL & BROCK TYLER w/ Matt Epp May 11, 8pm. Tix: $15. Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St N. 905.529.3000.

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS w/ A Northern Chorus, Bass Lions May 12, 7pm. The Casbah, 306 King St. W. 905.521.4441.

ANNE MURRAY w/ Michael Kaeshammer Coast to Coast & Back Again May 21, 6:30pm. Tix: $45.50–$79.50. Hamilton Place, 10 Macnab St S. 905.527.7666.

JULLY BLACK May 28, 8pm. Tix $20. Westside Concert Theatre, 434 King St. W. 905.777.9777

THE RAT PACK SHOW May 28, 12 & 6:30pm. Tix: $50. Carmen’s, 1520 Stone Church Rd E. 905.387.0007.

GERITOL FOLLIES The Times of Our Lives May 28–30, 2pm, May 30, 7pm. Hamilton Place, 10 Macnab St S. 905.527.7666.

GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS May 29, 8pm. Tix: $39.50. Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd. 905.527.7666.

BLUES WITH A FEELING Tribute to King Biscuit Boy w/ Bharath & His Rhythm Four, Trickbag, Zark & The Sharks, Mark LaForme, Darcy Hepner Blues Band May 31, 7:30pm. Tix: $25. Leander Boat Club, 50 Leander Dr. 905.526.3329.

LEONARD COHEN Jun 3/4, 8pm. Tix: $77.50–$85.50. Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd. 905.527.7666.

SLITHER w/ Fossils Jun 13, 7pm. Christ’s Church Cathedral, 252 James St. N. 905.529.3355.

SLIPPERMEN Genesis tribute band Jun 14, 8:30pm. Tix: $22. Hamilton Place, 10 Macnab St S. 905.527.7666.

NANCY RANCOURT Jun 21, 8pm. Tix: $18.50. Hamilton Place, 10 Macnab St S. 905.527.7666.

AL MARTINO Jun 26, 6:30pm, Jun 27, 12pm. Tix: $ 55. Carmen’s, 1520 Stone Church Rd E. 905.387.0007.

DEF LEPPARD Aug 6, 6pm. Tix $49.50–$79.50. Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd. 905.527.7666.

BLUE MAN GROUP How to be a Megastar Tour Sept 19, 8pm. Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd. 905.527.7666.

CLEARLY CLASSICS CONCERTS Sounds of Spring May 9, 8pm. Tix: $22-$25. St James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St. Dundas. 905.627.4265.

HAMILTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CELTIC CHARMS May 17, 7:30pm. Hamilton Place, 10 Macnab St S. 905.527.7666.

SYMPHONY HAMILTON Go For Baroque Jun 1, 3pm. St Matthew’s Anglican Church, 126 Plains Rd. E. Burl. 905.526.6690.

ART GALLERY OF HAMILTON FROM GEISHA TO DIVA: THE KIMONOS OF ICHIMARU THE JAPONISME OF EDGAR DEGAS & JAMES TISSOT begins May 10 • THE COLLECTOR SERIES: JOE NG, THE COLLECTOR SERIES: LUKE CHAN begins May 17 • GREAT NEW WAVE Contemporary Art from Japan begins May 22 • MASTERS OF THE UKIYO–E • THE WORLD MADE FLESH: IMAGES OF DEVOTION • CARNIVAL: SCENES FROM A SPECTACLE • STORY TIME: NARRATIVE IN CONTEMPORARY ART to Feb 8, 09 • ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA: VISION OF THE GOD–KINGS by Lois Conner to Aug 17 • WOMEN’S ART ASSOCIATION 112th ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION to Jun 1 • Kim Adams: Bruegel-Bosch Bus On permanent display • WILLIAM BLAIR BRUCE MEMORIAL DONATION on permanent display // 123 King St. W. 905.527.6610.

ARTS HAMILTON THE WAY I SEE IT to May 31 • Made in Hamilton ongoing // 279 King St E. 905.481.3218.

ARTWAY LIGHT INTERPRETED by Sandy Trunzer • ARTWAY ON TWO NATURE NURTURES by Ashley Myers // Artway & Artway on Two: Joseph Brant Mem. Hospital. 1230 N. Shore, Burl. Artway Three: The Brant Centre. 1182 N. Shore, Burl. 905.336.6499.

BURLINGTON ART CENTRE BEING THERE to Jun 15 • HOMAGE by Laurie Rolland May 31–Aug 10 • LATOW: BURLINTON PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION to May 25 • RED SELECTIONS from the permanent Collection to May 18 // 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burl. 905.632.7796.

CARNEGIE GALLERY SELECTED WORKS by Sir John A MacDonald to May 13 • FUSION–FIRE WORKS TRAVELLING EXHIBITION May 22–Jun 15 // 10 King St W. Dundas. 905.627.4265.

CHATEAU ROYALE Works by acclaimed local artists Gesuina Eyford, Anita Weitzman & Susan Halliday // 135 James St. S. 905.525.2026.

Dundas Museum & Archives Cradled in the Valley: The Stories of Dundas • historical glass negatives used for the 1896 book Picturesque Dundas // 139 Park St. W. Dundas. 905.627.7412.

DUNDAS VALLEY TRAIL CENTRE GIANT’S RIB to May 31 // 650 Governors Rd. Dundas. 905.627.1320.

Erland Lee Museum The History of Winona • Stoney Creek and the Iron Horse • From Saltfleet to Stoney Creek ongoing // 552 Ridge Rd, Stoney Creek. Info: 905.662.2691.

FAWCETT LANGDON GALLERY Gerald Topolinksy ongoing // 431 Brock Rd. Burl. 905.333.0063.

Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum WISH YOU WERE HERE–VINTAGE
POSTCARDS to May 18 // 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster. 905.648.8144.

THE GRACE GALLERY Art by Carmela Grace // By appointment only. 905.385.7397.

GRIMSBY ART GALLERY 30 GOOSE SALUTE: THE STORY OF WAYZGOOSE to May 18 // 18 Carnegie Ln. Grimsby. 905.945.3246.

HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (CENTRAL BRANCH) GALLERY ON 4: Maria Whiteman // 55 York Blvd. 905.546.3200.

HCA MAKING THINKING VISIBLE 7th annual exhibit of work by children ages 1–6 to May 31 // 126 James St. S. 905.528.4020.

JW BUSH GALLERY EXQUISITE CORPSE May 9–Jun13 // 459 Main St. W. 905.526.9102.

LOOSE CANON GALLERY WARD SHIPMAN to May 31 // 126 James St N. 905.515.4346.

MACNAB GALLERY Dying Man: the artist in his studio new work in progress by Len Jessome • PAiNTiNG PAiNTiNG // By appointment. 261 McNab St. S. 905.521.6974.

MARTHA HEWSON PHOTOGRAPHY ONE COLLABORATIVE WORKS by Marta Hewson & Katherine Fleitas // 144 James St. S. 905. 389.5836.

MCMASTER MUSEUM OF ART CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN ART May 8–Jun 14 • GERMAN EXPRESSIONIST ART May 8–Jun 14 • MATISSE: JAZZ to Sept 6 • THE FRENCH SCHOOL to Dec 13 // Alvin A. Lee Building, McMaster, 1280 Main W. 905.525.9140.

McNaught Gallery paintings by Robert Ross • sculptures by Cape Dorset artists // 191 James St. S. arcticexperience.com.

NEW STREET GALLERY ANNE KLOPPENBURG, KATHY HAYWARD Acrylic landscapes • WRAY PROVO Watercolours • ANDREW KWEICINSKI Watercolour landscapes • DOREEN WILSON Watercolours // 3077 New St. Burl. 905.639.7690.

OLD STONE GALLERY TIME OUT by Katie Munn ongoing // 18 Short Rd, Greensville. 905.979.0229.

PAPER BOX STUDIOS AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN IN A MASSIVE PAPER BOX to May 31 // 468 Cumberland Ave. 905.548.0111.

PARKSIDE GALLERY impressions of greece by Ruth & Martin Reuters ongoing // By appointment only. 74 Locke St. N. 905.525.2527.

The Pearl Company ARS MUNDI: Show of International Immigrant artists to May 26 // 16 Steven St. 905.524.0606.

PINE STREET GALLERY Jude Johnson. Spiritual landscape paintings ongoing // 5 Pine St. 905.523.7142.

PRINT STUDIO ALL THAT IS SOLID...MELTS INTO AIR by Rocky Dobey May 9–Jun 7 // 173 James St. N. 905.524.5084.

SKY DRAGON ROCK THE BLOCK ongoing • PATCHWORK SOULS EXHIBIT ongoing • IMAGES OF THE SACRED photography exhibit ongoing // 27 King William St. 905.777.8102.

SUNRISE GALLERY AFLOAT by Judy Anderson to Jun 1 // 765 Beach Blvd. 905.549.5888.

TEXTURES GALLERY YOU GROW GIRL! to May 20 • GOING DOTTY See spots before your eyes May 20–Jun 9 // 236 Locke S. 905.523.0636.

TRANSIT GALLERY SURFACE ISSUES to Jun 1 // 230 Locke St S. 905.522.1299.

Under the Moon Ambitious City a group show // 170 James St. N. 905.529.4461.

WORKERS ARTS & HERITAGE CENTRE UNSEENAMERICA, OUR VIEW • A WOMAN’S PLACE IS EVERYWHERE: A CENTURY OF WOMEN & WORK ongoing • THE DREAM ongoing • GATEWAY TO THE WORKERS CITY ongoing • Made in Hamilton Industrial Trail Tour • Custom House tours • HIGHWAY WORKPLACE The Canadian Truckers Story // 51 Stuart St. 905.522.3003.

WORTH WORKS assemblages & art by Stephanie Hansen ongoing • ABSTRACT OCEAN by Kimberly Ann Pimm ongoing // 243 James N. 905.627.8380.

YOU ME GALLERY SURRENDER NOTHING ALWAYS by Shelly Niro May 9–Jun 8 // 330 James St. N. 905.523.7754.

THEATRE AQUARIUS THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN May 10, 11, 17, 7pm // 190 King William St. 905.522.7529.

BLUE ANGEL GALLERY SCRIPT READING Tuesdays, 9pm // 243 James St. N. 905.522.8735.

CARMEN’S DINNER THEATRE TEATRO SPLENDIDO May 11/14, Jun 18, 1pm // 1520 Stone Church Rd. E. 905.387.0007.

DELTA SECONDARY SCHOOL A HIGH SCHOOL DUO May 7/8, 8pm // 1284 Main St. E. 905.549.3031.

DUNDAS LITTLE THEATRE HUMBLE BOY May 8–10, 15–17, 8pm // Garstin Centre for the Arts, 37 Market St S. Dundas. 905.627.5266.

HAMILTON PLACE GO, DIEGO, GO May 20, 4 & 7pm // 10 Macnab St S. 905.527.7666.

Staircase Theatre 1837: the farmers’ revolt may 7–9, 7pm • FINAL AUDITION May 24, 8pm // 27 Dundurn St N. 905.529.3000.

VILLAGE THEATRE WATERDOWN LEAVING HOME, COMING HOME May 8–10, 8pm // 317 Dundas E, Waterdown. 905.690.7889.

ABSINTHE FUNNY FOR MONEY COMEDY CONTEST Tuesdays, 8:30pm // 233 King St E. 289.440.6005.

CLUB 54 Hosted by Ben Guyatt • ROGER CHANDLER May 9, 8pm // 3345 Harvester, Burl. 905.634.5454.

DOFASCO CENTRE FOR THE ARTS JOE AVATI & FRIENDS May 8–11, 8pm // 190 King William St. 905.522.7529.

NOTTE RESTURANT & BAR GORDON MIDDLETON, JAY BROWN & ANGELA ELERIAS Thursdays, 9pm // 295 Hwy 8., Stoney Crk. 905.664.3701.

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS DES KENNEDY May 16, 7pm // 680 Plains Rd. W. Burl. 905.527.1158.

Yuk Yuk’s AMATEUR NIGHT May 8, 9pm • JAY BROWN May 9, 9pm • MIKE CRAIGDALLIE, CLAIRE BROSSEAU May 10 // Airport Inn Hotel, 1187 Upper James St. 905.522.5233.

BLUE ANGEL GALLERY Seeks actors for future script & play reading. 905.547.7135 x1.

BURLINGTON CIVIC CHORALE Seeks singers for 2008. 905.681.8109.

TIARA FESTIVAL w/ a Cultural parade, arts & crafts, fashion & art show May 8, 11am.Continental Express Ballroom, Liuna Station, 360 James St. N. 905.522.3011.

CAPTAIN SQUEEZY’S PERFORMING ARTS GROUP Coffee House fundraiser May 9, 7pm. St Cuthbert’s Church, 2 Bond St N.905.529.9067.

PROCLAMATION & MISSIONFEST A ten day event when the bible will be read aloud from cover to cover May 9, 8am. St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 625 Concession St. 905.383.8664.

ART BUS Tour Hamilton’s best galleries, meet artists & enjoy munchies/beverages along the way. May 9, 6:30pm. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. 905.524.0606.

TULIP CELEBRATION Come see the colourful tulip display & the gorgeous azaleas May 10, 11, 10am. RBG, 680 Plains Rd. W. Burl. 905.634.8003.

THE STORIES IN THE STONES Public tours of Hamilton Cemetery May 10, 24, 11am. 777 York Blvd. 905.544.9559.

FUNDRAISING YARD SALE For The Pride Rescue, funds will be used to spay/neuter stray/abandoned cats & find them good homes May 10, 9am. 48 Chedoke Ave. 905.522.0736.

MOTHER HUBBARD COMES TO EASTGATE SQUARE Kid & mom get to make cards for their loved ones May 10, 11am. Eastgate Centre Court, Eastgate Square, 75 Centennial Pkwy N. 905.561.2444.

MOTHER’S DAY MASSACRE II w/ The Hamilton Harlots vs The Steeltown Tank Girls May 10, 6:30pm. Dave Andreychuk Arena, 25 Hester St. 905.541.2239.

STUDIO TOUR For Mother’s Day, 10 studios, 16 artists May 10/11, 10am. Aberdeen Ave/Locke St S. 905.523.7142.

NATURAL TREASURES OF CAROLINIAN CANADA Explore the unique flora & fauna of the Carolinian region of southwestern Ontario May 12, 7:30pm. RBG, 680 Plains Rd W. 905.648.5770.

THE WELL’S OPEN HOUSE & LAUNCH PARTY Come celebrate the new location & help mark the International Day to End Homophobia May 15, 7pm. Sky Dragon Centre, 27 King William St. 905.525.0300.

ALBION COMMUNITY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION First annual Karaoke idol, carnival rides, vendors, fireworks display May 16–19, 10am. Valley Park, 970 Paramount Dr. 905.545.0682.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS Singles dance May 17, 8:30pm. Knights of columbus Club, 222 Queenston Rd. 905.544.4444.

HORSEBACK RIDING Spend the afternoon horseback riding at Big Creek stables in Caledonia May 17, 10:30am. David Braley Athletic Centre, McMaster University, 1280 Main W. 905.525.9140 x26384.

COMPOST GIVEAWAYS In exchange for a small monetary donation to Hamilton Food Share the City of Hamilton will be giving compost away May 17, 10am. Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Rd W. Ancaster. 905.648.2060.

THE MOUNTAIN OF THE PHILOSOPHERS A discussion May 18, 2:30pm. The Rosicrucian Order, Unity Hall, 64 Wellington St N. 905.574.9671.

BRITISH ISLES DAY Enjoy folk music & dance, tour over 35 historical buildings May 18, 12:30pm. Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd, Rockton. 1.519.621.8851.

PURINA WALK FOR DOG GUIDES A fundraising event for you & your four–legged friend May 25, 9am. TB McQueston Park, Upper Wentworth/LINC. 905.842.2891 x231.

CHESS AT THE GARDENS w/ The Burlington Chess Club. Wednesdays, 7pm. RBG, 680 Plains Rd. W. Burl. 905.634.8003 x521.

CONVERSATION CIRCLE For ESL. Wednesdays 3:30pm. Hamilton Library, Red Hill Branch. 905.546.2069.

Mcmaster Toastmasters Self–paced communication & leadership program. Every Wed, 7pm. MUMC, 1200 Main St. W. Rm. 4N55A. 905.628.6456.

EUCHRE NIGHT Second & fourth Friday of each month. 7pm. Centenary United Church. 24 Main St. W. 905.522.6843.

LOCAL ORGANIC FARMER’S MARKET w/ Plan B, get fresh, local organic veggies. Saturdays, 10am. Bread ‘N’ Roses Café, 27 King William St. 905.777.8102.

ARTIST SALON A weekly get together for artists of all media. Sundays, 1pm. Gallery 69, 69 King St. W. Dundas. 905.628.1517.

PEACE CAFE Learn about the work of organizations engaged in peace & social justice work in this city. Peace-themed film followed by discussion. Last Friday of the month at 8pm. Sky Dragon, 27 King William St. 905.777.8102.

SHE RUSTY SLEEP Poetry open mic w/ Kate Leadbeater & The White Noise Machine May 12, 7:30pm. Sky Dragon Centre, 27 King William St. 905.777.8102.

LITCHAT w/ Paul Sutherland editor of Dreamcatcher May 13, 7:30pm. Sky Dragon Centre, 27 King William St. 905.777.8102.

HAMILTON WRITERS A chance for Hamilton & area writers to get together for networking, discussion & workshops. Every third Tues, 6:30pm. Chesters–Beers of the World, 60 King St. E. hamiltonwriters.8m.com.

THE LION ROARS Open mic/poetry readings every 2nd Wed, 9pm. The Lionshead Pub, 137 John St. S. 905.522.7090.

The SEEN liberation songs edition Diverse & eclectic open stage for every age. Thurs, 8pm. Sky Dragon Centre, 27 King William St. 905.777.8102.

Teen Open Mic Night Got something to share, story, poem, song, talent? The first Tuesday of every month, 7pm. Hamilton Rm, Central Library, 55 York Blvd. 905.546.3200 x3295.

THE NEW MENTALITY WORKSHOP Hear speaches about youth health issues, create a group mural May 8, 7pm. The Freeway Coffee House, 333 King St. E. 905.296.1424.

FEARLESS GARDENER Learn how to graft May 10, 9am. Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd. 905.546.2872.

RAIN GARDEN WORKSHOP All ages welcome to participate in building a rain garden, lunch provided May 10, 10am. EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Dr. 905.540.8787 x14.

FLIP THAT LAWN: Lawn removal workday find out how to convert your /kentucky Blue Grass into an organic edible garden May 10, 12pm. 73 Stapleton Ave. 905.730.5582.

FINAL CUT PRO 2 Learn to capture video images & multiple tracks of sound, edit & enhance footage in Final Cut Pro May 10, 1:30. The Factory Hamilton Media Arts Centre, 126 James St. N. 905.577.9191.

THE FORGE SONGWRITING WORKSHOP Songwriters perform new material & recieve honest & helpful critiques May 14, 7pm. The Freeway Coffee House, 333 King St. E. 905.296.1424.

DIGITAL SOUND POST–PRODUCTION Learn how to lay down & co–ordinate layers of sound, dialogue, location sound, effects, foley & voice over narration May 17, 1:30pm. The Factory Hamilton Media Arts Centre, 126 James St. N. 905.577.9191.

LIFE DRAWING Explore the unique drawing experience offered w/ an open studio concept May 21, 6:30pm. Grimsby Public Art Gallery, 18 Carnegie Ln. Grimsby. 905.945.3246.

USEFUL & EDIBLE PLANTS OF COOTES PARADISE Learn all about nature’s gastronomical delights May 25, 1pm. David Braley Athletic Centre, McMaster University, 1280 Main W. 905.525.9140 x26384.

HYPNOBIRTHING CLASSES Discover how peaceful birthing can be Saturdays 1pm beginning May 31. 21 Rosedene. 289.237.1596.

ART WORKSHOP Uninstructed painting & uninstructed life drawing. Tue & Thur, 1pm. Sunrise Gallery, 765 Beach Blvd. 905.549.5888.

BASIC IMPROV DROP IN WORKSHOP Mondays, 8pm, Thursdays, 8:30pm. Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St. N. 905.730.8685.

EMERGING ARTISTS THEATRE WORKSHOP Learn to cultivate your skills Tuesdays, 7pm. Black Box Fire Theatre, 140 MacNab St. N. 905.522.1715.

IMPROV All levels. 16+. Experienced Fun Teachers. Student's learn at their own pace, & feel comfortable. Blue Angel Gallery, 243 James St. N. 905.522.8735.

PEACEFUL PICTURES SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP A place for people to create scrapbooks in a friendly atmosphere. Wednesdays, 3:30pm. FRWY Café, 333 King St. E. 905.312.9918.

ROUND TABLE Musicians come together to perform & listen w/ open discussion, constructive criticism. First Wed of each month, 8pm. FRWY Café, 333 King St. E. 905.312.9918.

SEMINAR FOR SEPARATED PARENTS This 1 session workshop will focus on the impact of parental separation & divorce on children & explore parenting strategies to help parents help their children through this difficult time. Every 3rd Thursday. 905.645.5252 x2516.

SKY DRAGON TOASTMASTERS Runs self paced communication & leadership programs to help you change the world. Tuesdays, 7pm. 27 King William St. 905.628.6456.

STEEL TOWN TOASTMASTERS Are you afraid of public speaking? Join the fun at STTM while you develop communication & leadership skills. Wednesdays, 7pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1527 Upper James St. S. 905.297.7878.

STAIRCASE IMPROV PROGRESSIVE WORK SHOP Twenty four consecutive classes compose a syllabus of the essentials of improvisationalcomedy theatre Thursdays, 7pm. Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St. N. 905.730.8685.

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY Seeks a friendly visitor to visit, go for a walk or play a board game w/ clients. 905.529.7030.

BREAD ‘N’ ROSES CAFé Seeks volunteers to help out at the café. kcburs@yahoo.com.

BURLINGTON HUMANE Seeks volunteers to care for the animals & office help & people to foster cats & dogs. Ages 15+. 905.637.7325.

CANADA REVENUE AGENCY Seeks volunteers to prepare income tax returns. 1.800.959.8281.

CANADIAN PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATION Requires indviduals for special events, awareness, admin & fundraising committees. 905.516.7774.

CNIB Seeks volunteers 19+ to make a difference in people’s lives. 905.528.8555 x5326.

DOORS OPEN Seeks volunteers to help with various activities. 905.522.3003 x22.

DUNDAS COMMUNITY SERVICES Seeks drivers for seniors & adults w/ disabilities. 905.627.5461.

EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED Seeks volunteers for spring sessions. 905.679.8323 x221.

EVA ROTHWELL RESOURCE CENTRE Seeks volunteers for the breakfast program. 905.526.1558.

THE FACTORY: Seeks volunteers for events, web development, newsletter & committee work. Info 905.577.9191.

HEART HAMILTON FOR CHILD POVERTY Seeks volunteers to serve on the Board & help w/ fundraising events. 905.527.0859.

HOSPITAL ELDER LIFE PROGRAM Seeks volunteers 19+ to make a difference in lives of seniors. 905.521.2100 x42105.

THE LAF Seeks volunteers to tutor & mentor gr 1–8 children to Jun 5, Mon–Thur, 3pm. open@mcmaster.ca.

RELAY FOR LIFE Seeks volunteers for Jun 13/14. 905.575.9220 x301.

ROGERS SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL Seeks volunteers to help w/ the festival. 905.730.6874.

SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE Seeks women volunteers for crisis/support line. 905.525.4573 x222.

SISO Seeks volunteers w/ mature manners & excellent communication skills to assist newcomer youth at homework clubs or recreational programming. 905.667.7496.

SKY DRAGON CENTRE Requires volunteers to deliver school lunches. Info 905.777.8102.

STAIRCASE THEATRE Seeks volunteers to shovel snow, build a letter box, general help around the theatre. 27 Dundurn St. N. 905.529.3000.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE THERAPY DOG PROGRAM Seeks volunteers to visit w/ their dogs on a regular basis. 905.634.6665.

ATOMICA TATTOO Seeks proposals/submissions for 2008 (art)gallery shows. 905.521.8000.

BLACK BOX FIRE Seeks applications for the Emerging Artists Series 08. www.blackboxfire.com/eas.

CREATIVE KEYBOARDS WRITING CONTEST Seeks entries for 2008 competition. Deadline May 15. info@artshamilton.ca.

HAMILTON CINEMATIC FESTIVAL Seeks entries for 2008 festival, deadline May 13. 161 James St N. 905.529.3355. hcfestival@cogeco.ca.

NAKED VISION Seeks submissions from video & film artists/directors for Photophobia 10. Deadline Jun 20. The Factory, 126 James St N. 905.577.9191.

WARM & WONDERFUL, FIBRE & FINE ART STUDIO Seeks submissions of art for exhibits. 69 King St. W. Dundas. 905.628.1517.