When: Sun Sep 26, 2010 10am to 3pm  EDT

Where: James Street North - between Burlington St and York St
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join Green Venture at Open Streets Hamilton Day # 2 - FREE Family Fun Events on a Car Free Street. Bike, blade, walk, run, hop, skip or skateboard on a street open to people but not cars.

When: Sat Aug 28, 2010 3pm to 6pm  EDT

Event Status: confirmed

When: Wed Aug 25, 2010 5pm to 6:30pm  EDT

Where: CATCH office 40 Grandville ave apt. #108
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Quick and Easy Healthy Snacks: We will be preparing a couple different healthy snacks that you will get to taste. At the end you can take home all the recipes.

When: Thu Aug 26, 2010 5pm to 6:30pm  EDT

Where: CATCH Office 40 Grandville Ave Apt. #108
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Freezer Jam: Learn how to make jam that can be kept in your fridge or freezer for up to 8 months. It’s easy, simple and takes no time at all. Each participant will get to take home a jar of jam they made at the workshop. Bring your kids and have them join in the fun!

When: Wed Aug 18, 2010 5pm to 6:30pm  EDT

Where: Meet At Riverdale Community Center
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Grocery shop Tour: Everyone will meet outside the Riverdale Community Center; together we will walk Food Basic. We tour the grocery store and show you what you should be looking for when buying products. At the end of the tour participants will receive a free 10$ Food voucher for attending. (1 per Family)

When: Fri Aug 20, 2010 to Sun Aug 22, 2010 

Where: King Street, Dundas, ON
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture will be sharing a booth at the 2010 Dundas Cactus Festival with Environment Hamilton and Dundas in Transition. The 35th Annual Dundas Cactus Festival takes place Aug 20-22. King Street is blocked off from York Road to Market Street, and there is a parade on Thursday evening, Aug 19, at 7:00 pm. Following that from Friday to Sunday there are live musicians, buskers, arts & crafts, games, vendors on the street, and information booths like Green Venture's. Please come out and soak in the free community fun. For more information about the Cactus Festival, visit http://www.dundascactusfest.ca/ or call 905.627.0926

When: Sat Aug 14, 2010 10am to 5pm  EDT

Where: Elm Street at Main Street W., Grimsby, ON
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join Green Venture at Grimsby's "Living Green" festival During the day, there will be musical entertainment on the stage along the north side of the park, near the entrance. We are also thrilled to welcome War of 1812 Bicentennial era re-enactors and soldiers, who will occupy booths in the park, and a short canon demonstration by the soldiers. We are also delighted to be joined by several of our Grimsby Market vendors, who will be be an example of Green local dining. We also will greatly enjoy the works of our talented Grimsby Pumphouse artists at our artists' alley near the entrance. Directions to the Park: From either east or west, on the QEW, take the Christie Street exit, and drive two blocks south to Elm Street. We look forward to another beautiful day at Living Green in Grimsby in 2010 Enjoy your day in gorgeous Grimsby!

When: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9am to 3pm  EDT

Where: Canadian Tire Centre Mall (parking lot) 1283 Barton St. East
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: GV will show you how to check your vehicle's tire pressure. Get free EcoDriver gifts and a chance to win new tires.

When: Sat Jul 31, 2010 4pm to 6pm  EDT

Where: Riverdale Community Center & Neighbourhood
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Walking Garden Workshop Part 2 Join urban farmer and food garden expert Russ Ohrt for The Riverdale Community Garden Project's second Walking Garden Workshop. Revisit 5 backyard vegetable gardens to see how they have grown and to get advice on dealing with pests, natural fertilizers, managing weeds, and trellising (vertical growing). Limited space, so please RSVP to garden@greenventure.ca or 905-540-8787 x154. Project funded by the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) and delivered in partnership with Community Access to Child Health (CATCH). In kind donations provided by Canadian Tire 497 and The Stoney Creek News. When & Where Saturday July 31st 4-6pm (Meet at Riverdale Community Center, 150 Violet Drive, Hamilton) Riverdale Neighbourhood *Walk begins at 4:15pm sharp

When: Tue Aug 31, 2010 6pm to 7:30pm  EDT

Where: CATCH Office 40 Grandville Ave apt. #108
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Recipe Swap: Bring a healthy dish and the recipe to share with others. Everyone gets to taste the dishes brought and learn how to prepare/cook the dish. Everyone will get to discuss how their dish is made. Discuss what you might change or add to the recipe. Everyone will get to take home the recipes brought in.

When: Sat Jul 24, 2010 4pm to 6pm  EDT

Where: Riverdale Neighbourhood (Riverdale Community Center, 150 Violet Drive, Hamilton & participant backyards)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Walking Garden Workshop Part 2 Join urban farmer and food garden expert Russ Ohrt for The Riverdale Community Garden Project's second Walking Garden Workshop. Revisit 5 backyard vegetable gardens to see how they have grown and to get advice on dealing with pests, natural fertilizers, managing weeds, and trellising (vertical growing). Limited space, so please RSVP to garden@greenventure.ca or 905-540-8787 x154. Project funded by the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) and delivered in partnership with Community Access to Child Health (CATCH). In kind donations provided by Canadian Tire 497 and The Stoney Creek News. When & Where Saturday July 24th 4-6pm (Meet at Riverdale Community Center, 150 Violet Drive, Hamilton) Riverdale Neighbourhood *Walk begins at 4:15pm sharp

When: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10am to 3pm  EDT

Where: Niagara College, Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus, W005 135 Taylor Road, S.S. #4 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: On September 16, 2009 Green Venture will be part of the 3rd "Green Day at Niagara". The Niagara Environmental Corps (NEC) will hold its 3rd annual environmental awareness event at Niagara College from 10-3. The goal of this annual event is to provide environmental awareness toNiagara College students and community "Green Day at Niagara" is being sponsored by Walker Industry Holdings, Earth First Program. If you would like additional information regarding the NEC please contact Sarah Gleddie by phone at (905) 641-2252 ext. 4197 or by email at sgleddie@niagaracollege.on.ca.

When: Wed Jun 3, 2009

Where: 25 YMCA Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2N 7P9
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Venture is pleased to support our partner in energy conservation, Horizon Utilities. Horizon Utilities is holding an Information Open House in St. Catharines. The purpose is to provide information to consumers on the following topics: - Energy conservation tips to reduce energy costs - Details on energy conservation programs - Smart meters and time-of-use rates - Door-to-door energy retailers presented by the Ontario Energy Board - Ontario's electricity market presented by Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator For information, please call Horizon Utilities at 1-866-458-1236 SPEAKER SESSIONS Morning Afternoon & Evening 8:30 & 10:00 Energy conservation tips Energy conservation tips Noon, 2:00, 5:30, 7:30 and money-saving programs and money-saving programs Door-to-door energy retailers 9:00 & 11:00 12:30, 4:00, 6:00 Ontario’s electricity market 9:30 & 11:30 Smart meters and 1:00, 4:30, 6:30 Door-to-door energy retailers time-of-use pricing 1:30, 5:00, 7:00 Smart meters and 10:30 Ontario’s electricity market time-of-use pricing

When: Thu Feb 5, 2009 7pm to 8pm  EST

Where: 153 Ward Ave Hamilton, On L8S 2G1.
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Visit the Hamilton Katimavik House. Katimavik is a nationally funded, non-profit education program for youth ages of 17 and 21 across Canada. The object of the nine-month program is to bring youth from diverse backgrounds together to learn from one another. They will experience the rewards and challenges of group living, work on their second official language, obtain work experience through working with non-profit organisations in various communities, and investigate various Canadian realities across the map. Part of this experience is to spend some time with families in the area to broaden their perspective of the community in which they are currently living, and to get to know community members on a different level. The Hamilton Katimavik Open House runs from 7-9 pm, on Thursday, February 5, 2009. For information contact Chelsea Farrant at 905-540-4300.

When: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7pm to Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:30pm  EDT

Where: 477 Elizabeth Street, Grimsby, L3M 3K9
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: At Grimsby's Elizabeth Street Pumphouse Centre GUEST SPEAKER: Liz Benneian, Oakville Green: "The Right Way to Develop Trails" Business: -Priorities for the Group -Organization of GrimsbyGreen, Subcommittee/Executive Structure

When: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5pm to Wed Aug 12, 2009 8pm  EDT

Where: 111 Burlington St E, Hamilton, ON
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: North Hamilton Community Health Centre (NHCHC) and the North End Neighbours (NEN) will be hosting their 11th Annual Park n’ Party at Eastwood Park, on Burlington Street E. just west of Wellington. Park N’ Party is an annual event to which the entire community is invited for a free BBQ, games, prizes, and live entertainment. . North Hamilton Community Health Centre is a non-profit organization that provides primary care, health wellness services and community programs to residents in the North End of Hamilton. They offer a Children’s Breakfast Club during the school year, Community Gardens for adults and children, Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle programs, along with many other services and initiatives that aim to improve the health and wellness of the communities served. Green Venture will sending a display to the event. Please drop by.

When: Fri Sep 4, 2009 to Sun Sep 6, 2009 

Where: Pier 4 Park, Hamilton, Ontario
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Youth groups, organizations, individuals, and schools uniting to educate, motivate & mobilize our community locally & globally. Benefit Concert with celebrity guests, games, workshops, and much more. Come be a part of the solution to fix our world! Poverty . Environment . Peace . AIDS Declare your commitment to the UN Millennium Goals sign on station for MAKE POVERTY HISTORY Together we will fix our world.... Because it all starts in our own backyards.

When: Sat Aug 15, 2009 8am to 6pm  EDT

Who: o2jpqu87vvmgob9bqdsu98m7oc@group.calendar.google.com
Where: 75 Main Street W, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join Green Venture at "Green Living in Grimsby", part of the Festival of the Forty, one of the largest single day festivals in West Niagara. There will be activities and entertainment at Coronation Park and throughout downtown Grimsby. A host of bands and singers are scheduled to entertain in the Park. There will be a historic military presentation in full dress from 2pm-2:30pm. Magic shows and Buskers will be performing on Main and Ontario Streets from 11am-4pm. Take a stroll along Artisan Alley to browse local wares, then step around the corner to the Farmers' Market for some delicious local produce. Visit the Living Green Displays, including Green Venture's booth, and see what you should be doing now to help the future, looking forward. The festival includes sidewalk sales in downtown Grimsby and vendors throughout the park and area for your shopping pleasure. All this capped off with a fireworks display in Centennial Park at 9:45pm. This is the rescheduled fireworks show from Happening in the Park. Location: Coronation Park and Downtown Grimsby City: Grimsby Date: August 15, 2009 Festival Time: 10am-11pm Green Venture's booth at Coronation Park: 10 am- 4pm Admission: FREE More Info: 905-945-1155

When: Sun Feb 15, 2009 6pm to Sun Feb 15, 2009 8pm  EST

Where: 211 Stonehenge Dr Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Environment Hamilton presents a workshop for residents to learn about increasing their energy efficiency. Green Venture will be on hand to discuss the ecoENERGY home energy audit and rebates program.

When: Sat Jun 20, 2009

Who: o2jpqu87vvmgob9bqdsu98m7oc@group.calendar.google.com
Where: 330 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The City of Hamilton is conducting a one-day rainbarrel sale. Saturday June 20, 2009 at 330 Wentworth St N. Doors Open: 8:00 a.m. Limited quantities - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Cost $55. less $20 instant rebate ~ if residents take part in survey ~ CASH ONLY~ correct change appreciated Customers must provide their City of Hamilton water bill (or residential tax bill if not on City water), to verify proof of residency. More information at: http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/CityandGovernment/CityDepartments/PublicWorks/WaterAndWasteWaterDev/Education/Rainbarrel.htm