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Thursday, May 12, 2011 | Family Day Wednesday's at Ceramics Canada

$5 Studio fees for each participant painting on Family Day gives you use of select colours, brushes, glaze and firing. Spend some quality time painting together with your family and have one of a kind works of art to show for it!

Friday, May 13, 2011 | sm'Art Kids Classes

Sign up weekly or for all 8 weeks! Kids will learn everything from casting to techniques! Hands on creative fun while learning many techniques! This class is perfect for ages 6 and up. Many students repeat this class, it's so much fun!

Monday, May 16, 2011 | Spring Food Drive for Feed the Need in Durham

Can you help us, please? Feed the Need in Durham needs to raise 100,000 lbs. of food and $10,000 in monetary donations. We supply food to Durham´s food banks. To host a food drive, donate food or money, please visit www.icandonatefood.ca, call 905-571-3863 or deliver to Feed the Need in Durham, 125 Clarence Biesenthal Drive, Oshawa.

Friday, May 20, 2011 | Farmer's Market

The Farmer's Market is open every Friday from May 6th - October 28. Located in the East Parking Lot

Sunday, May 01, 2011 | May Day Concert

Come out to enjoy the sensational sounds of the County Town Singers. This is a benefit concert hosted by G Force (Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign) and START (St. Thomas AIDs Response Team). Event begins at 2 PM. Please join us for refreshments and draw prizes! A free will offering will be taken with proceeds going to START and the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Sunday, May 01, 2011 | Youth Week

Come celebrate National Youth Week with us! Prizes and goodies at all Free Teen Programs this week! Check the schedule at cityofpickering.com/teen FREE for Pickering Teens 13 – 19 yrs (City ID card required)

Sunday, May 01, 2011 | Durham Steps for Life Walk

The first Durham Steps for Life Walk is on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Families will embark on a 5 km walk along the Pickering Waterfront trail in support of Threads of Life, a National registered charity dedicated to supporting families of workplace tragedy. Online registration is available at www.stepsforlife.ca or the day of the walk at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre beginning at 9:30 a.m., walk begins at 11 a.m.. All walkers receive a Steps for Life t-shirt and a free lunch.

Monday, May 02, 2011 | Outdoor Bootcamp & Mom and Baby Bootcamp

Join in May for a FREE class! Come try a class and see what we're all about! Discover your strength & inspire your body. Oshawa and Whitby locations.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 | Sweet Escapes II

Create a masterpiece–and eat it too! Paintlounge will be hosting 3 separate nights of edible art fun with Sweet Escapes. Visit http://www.paintlounge.ca/blog/sweet-escapes-ii-paintlounge/ for full details

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 | Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Meet Up

Parents of children with hearing loss bring your kids and come join us at the Ontario Early Years Centre for an amazing opportunity meet and socialize with other families with deaf and hard of hearing children! Hosted by CHS

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 | Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Meet Up

Parents of children with hearing loss bring your kids and come join us at the Ontario Early Years Centre for an amazing opportunity meet and socialize with other families with deaf and hard of hearing children! Hosted by CHS

Wednesday, June 01, 2011 | Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Meet Up

Parents of children with hearing loss bring your kids and come join us at the Ontario Early Years Centre for an amazing opportunity meet and socialize with other families with deaf and hard of hearing children! Hosted by CHS

Thursday, May 05, 2011 | Free Breastfeeding Event

Durham Region Health Department is hosting a breastfeeding event for both prenatal and breastfeeding mothers and their support people to help promote the benefits of breastfeeding.

Friday, May 06, 2011 | Children's Trunk Show

Assembling the most fresh, fun and quality-conscious goodies under one roof, we take the legwork out of shopping! Our hand-selected vendors emphasize unique items for kids and other family fare. Come support local mom entrepreneurs!

Saturday, May 07, 2011 | MAPLE FESTIVAL & ALL THAT JAZZ

Where you are once again tempted by the Maple Syrup Products, especially the maple donuts! This is a festival that appeals to young and old alike, made better by the spirit of the town´s residents. Enjoy a hot pancake breakfast, stroll through the historic town with its many boutique shops and services and to see the joy on the faces of the children as they wait to go on the latest rides. While enjoying maple products sit a listen to some of the many jazz bands sprinkled throughout the town.

Saturday, May 07, 2011 | Science Rendezvous 2011

Science Rendezvous is one-day festival style celebration for all the public, for free! Just show up and celebrate science with us! ALL AGES.

Saturday, May 07, 2011 | A-May-Zing Race

A family friendly event that involves a variety of challenges completed at different places around town. Teams of two adults plus two children must register by April 27 and collect sponsorships totalling $200 per team. Charitable receipts available.

Saturday, May 07, 2011 | Durham Parents of Multiple Births Indoor Sale

Gently Used Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale Saturday, May 7, 2011 8-9am member shopping (each member can bring one guest) 9-12 public - $1 admission All sales final ~ No backpacks or shopping bags Oshawa Curling Club 226 Bond Street East in Oshawa (West of Ritson on the North Side) Cash, Visa, Master Card, Interac accepted Email: durhamparentsofmultiples@yahoo.ca www.durhamparentsofmultiples.com

Saturday, May 07, 2011 | Mimi the Library Mouse

Mimi the Library Mouse Did you know a mouse lives in the library? Her name is Mimi and she would love to meet you. Saturday, May 7 1:30 p.m. McLean Branch Mimi will read a story and sing a song! You´ll get to dance, play and make a craft! Please come! This free program is for children age 2 - 6 and their parents. Register by calling 905-428-8489 beginning April 18th.

Saturday, May 07, 2011 | FREE COMIC BOOKS DAY!

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is here again and once again Gnu Books will be giving out comics absolutely FREE!. The first Saturday in May this year May 7th.

Saturday, May 07, 2011 | FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is here again and once again Gnu Books will be giving out comics absolutely FREE!. The first Saturday in May this year May 7th.

Sunday, May 08, 2011 | Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's Mother's Day Wildflower Walk

Take in the fresh spring air and enjoy the spring flowers on this guided walk through the Ganaraska Forest. Afterwards, join staff at the Ganaraska Forest Centre for an old fashioned tea. Don't forget your wildflower guides for this event that runs from 2pm - 3:30pm. Pre-registration & payment are required by contacting the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority @ 905.885.8173

Sunday, May 08, 2011 | 2011 Alumni Golf Tournament

Participate in the 2011 Alumni Golf Tournament with chances to win great prizes including the all new 2011, fully loaded, LTZ Chevrolet Cruze. All proceeds will benefit Kingsway College's Worthy Student Fund. See you on the Greens!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 | Car Seat Safety Check Event

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Only pre-booked vehicles will be accepted at all clinics and workshops. Your car seat will not be inspected without a scheduled appointment. Appointments cannot be booked more than one month prior to an event date. Dates, times, and locations may be changed and/or cancelled at any time. It is your responsibility to check the site for clinic changes 24 hours prior to coming out to the event. Car Seat Clinics * Clinics are provided by certified car seat technicians * PLEASE ensure that car seats are installed prior to your scheduled event. The clinics are car seat inspection clinics NOT installation clinics

Thursday, May 12, 2011 | Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament in support of Pickering Christian School, Immanuel Christian School and whychristianschools.ca Price includes golf, cart, driving range, 3 meals and loads of on-course activities and prizes. 10:00 AM Shot-Gun start.

Friday, May 13, 2011 | N.A.S.C. Hockey 2011 Winter Season Registration

Voted #1 Hockey Association in all of Durham Region for the past 5 years! No experience necssary, we'll teach you! Ages 4 - 19 years - Boys and Girls welcome!

Friday, May 13, 2011 | Kids Night Out!

We're having a Pajama Night... so don't forget to wear your PJ´s! Choose to paint something you like valued up to $10. Lots of fun for ages 5 and up! Dinner, dessert and drink are included–. Plus tonight we´ll teach you how to bubble paint! There's always a candy guessing game too! Please pre-register online, in person or by phone.

Saturday, May 14, 2011 | Children's Trunk Show

Assembling the most fresh, fun and quality-conscious goodies under one roof, we take the legwork out of shopping! Our hand-selected vendors emphasize unique items for kids and other family fare. Come support local mom entrepreneurs!

Saturday, May 14, 2011 | Fundraiser Extravaganza

Support Port Perry Pathfinders/Rangers´ Path to Switzerland 2011 to Guiding Chalet. Lawn Sale, Silent Auction, Nearly New Table, Bake Sale, Face Painting, Kiddie Activities, Girl Guide Cookies, and more! For information or lawn sale donations contact Tina Allen 905-985-4017 cortinaallen@hotmail.com

Saturday, May 14, 2011 | Plant and Rummage Sale

$10 table rental fee (all proceeds will go directly to sending a child to Oshawa Community Health Centre´s Very Important Kid´s Camp). Wheel chair and stroller friendly. Plants, books, clothing, equipement for sale and to buy.

Sunday, May 15, 2011 | Dancing For Birth Free Demo Class

Dancing For Birth TM Prenatal/Postpartum Dance Class Demo A fun class of dance for fitness and birth preparation. My free demo class is on Sunday May 15th If you are a new mom or mom to be contact me to sign up. Babies welcome

Monday, May 16, 2011 | FITMOM Strollersrength Outdoor Classes

Book your spot for functional fitness on the go with baby! All fitness levels are provided with our signature teaching style that accomodates the most advanced to beginner fitness level and everyone in between.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 | Postpartum Doula Information Session at Supperworks

At Supperworks and YeoDoula we know you could use a hand during your postpartum. Come out to our information night and find out what our services can do for you during your postpartum period. Space is limited please RSVP.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 | How to Detox your Mind and Body - Free workshop!

Learn how to cleanse your Mind and Body. Guest speakers include a Personal Empowerment Coach, a Reiki Master, the Health Experts of U Weight Loss, and Jennifer Pohl, Personal Chef.

Thursday, May 19, 2011 | Spring Family Fun Fair

Southwood Park Public School Presents Spring Family Fun Fair Thursday, May 19, 2011 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. ALL NEW GAMES & RAFFLES

Friday, May 20, 2011 | Victoria Day Speedfest Weekend

Mosport International Raceway kicks off it's 2011 season schedule with the annual Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend. The weekend will feature GT cars, the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship and the Sundown Grand Prix endurance race into darkness classic.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 | The Mom To Mom Sale - Pickering

SELL BUY SAVE at The Mom To Mom Sale - Pickering. May 21st from 9 am to 1 pm at the Pickering Recreation Center. A Mom To Mom sale is a large rummage sale where families sell their gently used baby/kids items to other families. We are looking for families who want to sell their goods and shoppers who want to do right by the environment and their pocket book. For information visit www.TheMomToMomSale.com or call 416 662 5332.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 | Toronto´s Centennial Launch Event - “The Parks Canada Experience”

For the first time ever, Canada´s iconic places, symbols and stories will come alive in a truly urban setting to launch Parks Canada´s nation-wide Centennial Celebrations! On Saturday May 21st 2011 you are invited to discover Canada´s unique natural and cultural heritage through engaging activities and events in your city.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 | Endangered African Penguins

Opening May 21 What's white and black and coming back? Come to the Toronto Zoo to see the ocean birds that are built to swim, dive and fly through the sea - the endangered African penguins! The new and permanent 6,000 square foot penguin exhibit will be open May 21, 2011, and includes a state-of-the-art underwater viewing area, where you can come face to face with your black-footed friends! A retail outlet, educational interpretive stations, conservation messaging, daily keeper talks and more will support this new and exciting exhibit at the Toronto Zoo! The endangered African penguin exhibit is free with Toronto Zoo admission.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 | HarbourKIDS: Circus featuring the Toronto International Circus Festival

The best show on Earth is at HarbourKIDS: Circus featuring the Toronto International Circus Festival A FREE long-weekend festival for kids under 12 Co-produced with Zero Gravity Circus. Harbourfront Centre partners with Zero Gravity Circus for the fourth year in a row to present a unique, positive and continuously evolving three-day event featuring extraordinary circus artists from around the world, and the only event of its kind in North America. Experience side-splitting comedy, eye-popping acrobatics and mind-bending daredevil stunts, featuring rope walkers, unicyclists, world-class acrobats, fire-eaters, stilt walkers, face painters, balloon sculptors, crazy clowns and characters everywhere!

Sunday, May 22, 2011 | Dancing For Birth Demo

Dancing For Birth TM Prenatal/Postpartum Dance Class Demo A fun class of dance for fitness and birth preparation. My free demo class is on Sunday May 22. Space is limited so registar to avoid disappointment. Baies in slings welcome

Sunday, May 22, 2011 | Victoria Weekend Fireworks

The Canada´s Wonderland fireworks show is designed by FX WORXS, one of Canada´s leading creators of pyrotechnics, fireworks and special events, with experience in feature films (Death Race 3000), major concert tours (Genesis Canadian Tour 2007) and other special events. This year´s show features 4000 explosions and custom fireworks designed just for Wonderland, set to famous movie theme music. Flashing into the night sky 600 feet above Wonder Mountain, it promises a spectacular end to the holiday. Fireworks are included with park admission.

Monday, May 23, 2011 | Free Trial Class for FITMOM2Be & Prenatal Yoga

The FITMOM2Be +Prenatal Yoga class focuses on increasing muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance and core stability, helping you feel more energetic and strong throughout your pregnancy . Email Jennifer at fitmomdurham@hotmail.com to register for this free class.

Monday, May 23, 2011 | Victoria Day at Toronto's Waterfront

Free fun pirate activities at Queen's Quay Terminal. Free face painting, live entertainment, pirate themed bouncy tents, temporary pirate tattoos and great crafts.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Food Allergy's Rock!

Food allergy awareness concert for kids with Kyle Dine. May is food allergy awareness month - kids without food allergies can come rock out as well and learn how to support their friends with food allergies.

Saturday, May 28, 2011 | Discover Greenwood Day

Discover Greenwood Day Families can come and enjoy a beautiful day at the Greenwood Conservation Area. Discover the trails and everything the park has to offer. Some activities at this event include: bbq, arts & crafts, horse drawn wagon rides and much much more family activities. Come join us on Saturday, May 28, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 28, 2011 | Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival

Bring the whole family to the 6th annual Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival -- a great day to get up close to, and learn about planes and cars! It is Toronto´s largest gathering of aviation and automotive excellence -- a fantastic display of vintage, classic and modern aircraft and vehicles. All this in addition to exhibits, vendors, seminars, family-friendly activities, models, simulators, airplane rides and more. The whole family can get up close and personal with airplanes and their pilots, classic cars and their drivers, and military vehicles and Canadian Forces personnel. What better backdrop than the original historic de Havilland aircraft factory, all coupled with large indoor and outdoor exhibits. An added bonus to the Festival will be a rare opportunity for guests to go flying in a vintage Tiger Moth, a helicopter, or one of the Brampton Flying Club's aircraft that will circle downtown Toronto! (additional fees) In addition, admission includes access to the Canadian Air & Space Museum. There will be a Kids Zone. Rain or shine. FREE parking. Tickets can be purchased online at or at the gate (various pricing - online discount and reduced family passes available).

Saturday, May 28, 2011 | Spring Mom to Mom Sale

Buy gently used baby and children's items! Toys, games, clothes, books and so much more. More than 30 vendors - all under one roof. Everyone is welcome!

Saturday, May 28, 2011 | Family Fun Day

Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy a day of fun for the family. Giant Rock Climbing Wall, Inflatables, Pony Rides, Carnival Games, Face Painting, Chili Cook-off, BBQ & Huge Garage Sale. All activities are free of charge.

Saturday, May 28, 2011 | Our Greener Side Celebration

Come discover how easy it is to be eco-friendly! Learn practical tips from sustainability experts and enjoy green exhibits, guided tours, kids' activities, live entertainment, tree planting and more. Please visit www.ourgreenerside.ca for more information and schedule of events.

Saturday, May 28, 2011 | 3rd Annual Baby & Kids Gear Sale

3rd Annual Baby & Kids Gear Yard Sale-Hospital for Sick Children Huge 2 Day Charity Yard Sale! Please come out and support the 3rd Annual Baby and Kids Gear Yard Sale benefitting the Hospital for Sick Children. SALE LOCATION: Winchester Public School Gymnasium 70 WATFORD ST Brooklin, Ontario L1M 1J3 (PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF ANY DONATIONS AT WINCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL) In 2010, Over 100 generous families donated very gently used baby and kids gear !!! That's right 100 families!!! Including many strollers, furniture, booster seats, high chairs, playpens, toys (Little People Sets/Megablocks), outdoor toys(Step 2 and Little Tikes), bikes, hundreds of new and used books, new (with tags still on)and gently used clothing, and much much more!!! ALL proceeds go directly to SickKids NICU. 2011 Sale Date: May 28th and 29th 7am to 2pm each day - Rain or Shine We have begun to accept donations for this year´s event. If you have gently used baby and kids gear that you wish to donate, please contact us at: Email: babykidsgearyardsale@live.com Facebook: BabyandKids Gear Phone: 905-655-9356 Donation Drop Off Location: 51 Elder Crescent, Brooklin, Ont What a great way to support The Hospital for Sick Children!

Sunday, May 29, 2011 | 19th Annual Spring Concert

Come join Young Singers on Sunday May 29, 2011 at Forest Brook Community Church in Ajax at 3:00pm as we celebrate, "THE SONG I SING". For more information or to get tickets please call our hotline at 905-686-9821 or visit our website at www.youngsingers.ca

Sunday, May 29, 2011 | HotWheels Fearless at the 500 Toronto Event

Watch Team Hot Wheels™, a real-life crew of mystery stunt drivers, as they attempt the outrageous - a world record distance jump at the 100th running of the Indy 500®. A life-sized version of the iconic Hot Wheels® V-Drop™ stunt will be set up in the middle of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where a team member will race down a 10-story high drop, launching his car across the field. The stunt will attempt to break the current distance jump world record of 301 feet.

Sunday, May 29, 2011 | Great Strides Walk at the Zoo

On Sunday, May 29th come walk for a good cause and see the special children's program, Shrek - Stompin' the Swamp! Kids will also have the opportunity to get up close with Shrek and Fiona with a special lunchtime meet and greet.

Sunday, May 29, 2011 | 4th Annual Durham Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy

This is a family friendly event and all Durham residents are welcome to join us. This event helps raise much needed funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Funds are used for client support, equipment and most of all research to find a cure. Please join us and make a difference in the life of someone in your region who has muscular dystrophy.

Monday, May 30, 2011 | Oshawa Bike Week

Participate in Oshawa Bike Week: May 30 - June 4, for the chance to win prizes. The City of Oshawa invites its citizen and the community to take part in Oshawa Bike Week events. Oshawa Bike Week promotes the benefits of cycling to work and encourages general and workers from their homes and businesses around Oshawa to use bicycles as a healthy and environmentally responsible way to get to commute. Oshawa Bike Week runs from May 30 to June 4. Participate in various free rides and activities for the chance to win great prizes, including a new bike, a bike repair kit and t-shirts. Ride to Parkwood Estate, Lakefront West Park or Second Marsh, participate in a Bike Fair, and come out for an evening of presentations on bike culture, including a CBC documentary movie screening. Free admission to the all events except Parkwood Tour costs $7.50 per person (Ten free tickets will be distributed before Parkwood Tour)!

Monday, May 30, 2011 | Free Prenatal Yoga/FITMOM2BE Fitness Class

The FITMOM2Be +Prenatal Yoga class focuses on increasing muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance and core stability, helping you feel more energetic and strong throughout your pregnancy. Email Jennifer at fitmomdurham@hotmail.com to register

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | The Great Canadian Lunch-In & Hunger Awareness Day

Brown bag it and join Feed the Need in Durham on Tuesday May 31 at The Great Canadian Lunch-In to celebrate Hunger Awareness Day at the Oshawa City Hall. Please bring a bag of non-perishable food and/or make a financial donation that represents what you normally spend on lunch. Making a financial donation is an easy way for you to participate and you don´t have to spend the time shopping. We are able to purchase food at a great discount! For more information or to donate, come to the Lunch-In, call the office at 905-571-3863, visit www.icandonatefood.ca or drop by the office at 125 Clarence Biesenthal Dr. Oshawa.