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Wednesday, June 09, 2010 | Music in the Park

Enjoy Music in the Park where local musicians perform at Rotary Centennial Park (800 Brock Street South) Bring the whole family and support local artists while enjoying the outdoors.

Saturday, June 26, 2010 | Serengeti Bush Camp

We invite the adventurer in everyone to the Toronto Zoo for a night you won't soon forget! Join us for this unique opportunity to spend a night in our Africa Savanna and find out for yourself what it's all about.

Saturday, June 26, 2010 | Little Lake Musicfest

Free Admission Concerts every Wednesday & Saturday starting June 26th at Del Crary Park in Peterborough!

Monday, June 28, 2010 | FREE Weekly Storytime: Tales for Toddlers

Tales for Toddlers - Simple stories, felt boards and action rhymes are core to the program for children ages 2 - 3. Storytime is a free library program and you are welcome to drop in at any time. Space is limited by room capacity. This Summer Storytime program ends Monday, August 23, 2010.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010 | Flip a Coin Day

Flip a coin to see if you will pay for your studio fee or if it will be free today! All ages welcome between 1pm and 4pm. 6pm is Ladies Night where adult ladies only will be allowed after 6pm.

Thursday, June 03, 2010 | Meet Author Richard Scrimger

Come hear the hilarious Richard Scrimger in person! Ages 8 and up. Register for this free program by calling 905-683-4000, ext. 8811, or by email at libraryinfo@townofajax.com

Thursday, June 03, 2010 | Brooklin Spring Fair

Midway, tractor show, parade, games, pet show, horse events, FMX show and so much more. Thursday JUNE 3rd - 3:00PM - 10:00PM Friday JUNE 4th - 3:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday JUNE 5th - 9:00AM - 10:00PM "Twoonie - Family Day Sunday" JUNE 6th - 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Friday, June 04, 2010 | PA Day Program

Program for girls 6-12 years to build self confidence, self esteem and address topics such as bullying. Girls investigate marketing in media and tackle issues of concern such as beauty, diversity and stereotypes in the media.

Friday, June 04, 2010 | PA Day Craft for Father's Day

Looking for something to do with the kids on the next PA Day: Friday June 4 from 10-2 we'll be doing a FREE craft. Decorate a ball cap for Father's Day! No purchase necessary but we will be offering a 10% discount on all clothing so you might as well stock up for summer while you're here! Please email or call us to register (to give us a rough idea of how many hats to have on hand) Email to ouac_ajax@primus.ca or call 905-427-4194. Supplies are limited.

Friday, June 04, 2010 | June 4th PA Day Camp Workshops

Perfect timing to make a teacher gift or choose to create their own camp. Participants will have the opportunity to play with clay, paint and if time permits do small crafts. Full day campers can bring a lunch or pre-order an assorted small sub, drink & chips for an additional $8. Please pre-register.

Friday, June 04, 2010 | Ribfest

AT THE PICKERING ESPLANADE FOR THE FIRST SOUTHERN ONTARIO LIP-SMACKIN' GOOD RIBFEST. IT'S A GREAT FAMILY EVENT WITH ENTERTAINMENT, REFRESHMENT TENT AND AMUSEMENTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

Saturday, June 05, 2010 | 42nd Annual Canoe the Nonquon

The longest running canoe race in Ontario. Novice and professional canoeists of all ages are free to enter recreational and competitive categories. Registration is Friday night 6-9 PM and Saturday 6-9 AM at the Latcham Centre, Port Perry.

Saturday, June 05, 2010 | Bicycle Fun & Safety Day

Come join us for Bicycle Fun and Safety Day at Kids Safety Village, Whitby. Activities include: displays, bike and gear inspections, jumping castle, face painting, great prizes (including new bicycles)!

Saturday, June 05, 2010 | Annual Plaza Charity Party

Join us for an afternoon of family fun, food, music and activities! Durham Regional Police K9 unit, and Ajax Fire Department will be having demonstrations. Bouncy castle, games, clown/face painting All proceeds go towards helping the Durham Humane Society.

Saturday, June 05, 2010 | Carruthers Marsh Pavilion Grand Opening

Help us celebrate the newest addition to our waterfront. Walk or bike to the Carruthers Marsh Pavilion and enjoy live entertainment, waterfront games, face painting, bicycle decorating stations, active living demonstrations, and information displays.

Saturday, June 05, 2010 | TVO Kids Don't Sit Still Tour

The TVOKids Don´t Sit Still Tour invites you to get up and exercise your body as well as your brain as you enjoy a free stage show.

Saturday, June 05, 2010 | 14th Annual Pickering Dragon Boat Festival

The festival entails three separate competitive regattas. Highly competitive teams will battle for the coveted Challenge Cup. High school teams from across Ontario will compete in the High School Championships. New and local dragon boat teams will compete in the Community Cup event. The festival will also include a ‘Mystery Race´ which will delight both the competing teams and spectators alike. The Pickering Dragon Boat Festival is an unforgettable experience for both athletes and spectators.

Saturday, June 05, 2010 | Can\'t Sit Still and Animate This! Monthly Workshops for Families

Join us on June 5 and 6 for our monthly animation workshops! Can\'t Sit Still - June 5 10:30am - ages 3-5 Animate This! - June 5 and 6 12pm - ages 6-13 This month\'s theme is JUNE BUGS!

Sunday, June 06, 2010 | Cousin Courtice's Birthday Bash

Celebrate Cousin Coutice's Birthday with magic, juggling, stilt walking and an interactive DJ show. FAMILY FUN ALL DAY LONG! Cousin Coutice is the market mascot, and he's the friendliest raccoon you'll ever meet. Cake cutting at 1 pm. Join us!

Thursday, June 10, 2010 | Elmo Visits!

Elmo is coming! Come play with Elmo at Creative Play! June10th at 10:30 am. Daily Play prices apply. Visit www.creativeplay.ca for more info

Thursday, June 10, 2010 | An Evening With Mark Cullen

This event will kick-off the Ajax in Bloom competition and launch Made for Shade´s “Durham´s Most Exposed Backyard” contest, highlighting the importance of shade as a strategy to decrease skin cancer. In addition, the event will feature an awards ceremony with presentations to Made for Shade community partners, exhibits highlighting horticultural, sun safety and shade information, and free giveaways. Rita Nave of CHEX Channel 12 will be the emcee for the evening.

Friday, June 11, 2010 | Tea with Cinderella

Please join us for tea with Cinderella! Enjoy treats, songs and fun with the beautiful princess. Hot chocolate, juice, finger sandwiches and cookies will be served. Come in your most beautiful princess dress! June 11th at 6:00 pm. For more information, please visit www.creativeplay.ca

Friday, June 11, 2010 | Tween Night

Tween Night is a night dedicated to Tweens ages 8 and up. We include a pizza slice, drink and dessert along with a piece to paint valued up to $10 or participants can choose to participate in our technique offer. Parents are welcome to upgrade their Tween´s pieces by paying the difference. Ages 8 and up.

Friday, June 11, 2010 | Midnight Madness Sale

Absolutely everything is on sale 10-50% off. The earlier you shop, the better the selection, but the later you shop, the more you save. See website for discount times. Great prizes to be won and lots of fun!

Friday, June 11, 2010 | Pickering Village Jazz Festival

Come out and BOP the night away to the music of Freddy Vette & the Flames. Come as you are, or all gussied up in your best 50´s & 60's gear. Lots of fun for the whole family. The performance will run from 8:00 pm to midnight. Bring your own chair.

Friday, June 11, 2010 | Moonlight Madness Inventory Blowout

Everything storewide 10-50% off. Furniture, Equipment, Strollers, Toys, Clothing (Newborn-16yr) Amazing Prizes, Phenomenal Deals & Give Aways. Grand Prize: Florida/Bahama Family Vacation Coming soon on our website discounting schedule and detailed prize listings.

Saturday, June 12, 2010 | Ajax Marketplace Petting Zoo Fun Fest

Ajax Marketplace presents annual, free, Fun Fest for kids! Ajax, ON – Ajax Marketplace, a local community plaza located at the corner of Westney Road North and Magill Drive in Ajax, announced today that the annual Fun Fest is back and bigger than ever. Held on Saturday, June 19th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the plaza parking lot, the Fun Fest features a free Petting Zoo with over 45 amazingly friendly animals, an inflatable, children´s bouncer for kids to bounce their way to fun, free balloon animals and face painting, a live DJ playing fun music, some free giveaways, prizes to win and lots of incredible deals in all the stores. We have requested for a Fire Truck visit which may make a special visit from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for kids to see the fire truck and learn about fire safety. There will also be additional opportunities where adults and kids can win prizes. A tradition in the community for over 10 years, the Ajax Marketplace Fun Fest is back and bigger than ever this year and promises to be fun for the whole family! For more information contact: Jean Chan-Abbey Senior Account Manager GroupJBA Communications Tel: 905-270-8786 ext 7027

Saturday, June 12, 2010 | Glendale Marketplace Petting Zoo Fun Fest

Glendale Marketplace presents annual, free, Fun Fest for kids! Pickering, ON – Glendale Marketplace, a local community plaza located at the corner of Finch Avenue East and Dixie Road in Pickering, announced today that the annual Fun Fest is back and bigger than ever. Held on Saturday, June 19th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the plaza parking lot, the Fun Fest features a free Petting Zoo with over 45 amazingly friendly animals, an inflatable, children´s bouncer for kids to bounce their way to fun, free balloon animals and face painting, a live DJ playing fun music, a barbecue with delicious hamburgers and hot dogs, some free giveaways and lots of incredible deals in all the stores. We have requested for a Fire Truck which may make a special visit from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for kids to see the fire truck and learn about fire safety. There will also be additional opportunities where adults and kids can win prizes. A tradition in the community for over 10 years, the Glendale Marketplace Fun Fest is back and bigger than ever this year and promises to be fun for the whole family!

Saturday, June 12, 2010 | This is OUR Ajax - a Homeweek Event

Activities will include: * Sportz Zone - basketball, volleyball and badminton * Kidz Zone - arts and crafts, face painting and inflatable rides * FREE public swimming - 1:10 to 3 p.m. only * Entertainment * Community Corner - check out the programs and services in our community * Delicious food and beverages * Splash pad, skateboard park and youth room * See Markus from Treehouse T.V. live! This JUNO award nominee will celebrate our cultural diversity with songs and stories from around the world - 1:00 p.m. only * Have fun on the inflatable rides including Monster Truck Slide and Wizard World.

Saturday, June 12, 2010 | Pickering Village Jazz Ffestival

The Pickering Village Jazz Festival is back for another exciting year. Some great new bands will be performing this year along with some favourites from years past. The JAZZ.FM91 vehicle and tent will be there for a 4 hour visit. Great food and the beer tent too! Bring your lawn chair and plan to spend a great day and evening. Performances will run from 2:30pm to midnight.

Saturday, June 12, 2010 | Uxbridge Duck Derby

What fun it is to see 3000-4000 yellow duckies swimming down the Uxbridge Brook, racing to get to the finish line first. This annual fundraising event, coupled with a family fun day in Centennial Park, has become be a town favourite.

Saturday, June 12, 2010 | Whitby's Community Safety Day

Join Whitby Fire and Emergency Services, Durham Regional Police Service, Durham EMS and Whitby Hydro Community Safety Day for this entertaining and educational event for the entire family! Community Safety Day provides an exciting and interactive way for our local community to further their knowledge about safety topics and learn more about the local emergency services that serve them. Attracting over 3500 people each year the event has grown to include over 60 community safety displays and activities from local emergency services, health, crime prevention, animal safety, riding the school bus for the first time, etc! Learn about safety hands-on with interactive activities including the fire safety house, sprinkler trailer and emergency service obstacle courses. Emergency services demos including the DRPS K9 Unit, Whitby Fire Burn Cells and EMS and Fire Vehicle Victim Extrication are popular highlights of the event. DEMOS 10:45am

Sunday, June 13, 2010 | The Ajax-Pickering Heel´n´Wheel-a-Thon

Time to dust off those sneakers, bikes and roller blades for Ajax-Pickering´s 2010 Heel´n´Wheel-a-thon! Join us as we run, walk or roll in support of finding a cure for IBD. Start a team, invite your friends or family and start pledging! Please visit www.heelnwheelathon.ca to register. Printable pledge forms are also available. Fundraise for a great cause and the chance to win awesome prizes! Registration: 9:30 a.m. Kick-Off: 10:15 a.m. Breakfast will be served before the event and lunch afterwards. Stay for some family-fun activities including face painting and a balloon-maker!

Sunday, June 13, 2010 | Camp Bucko Fundraiser

Heartland Equestrian.ca is hosting a fundraiser for Camp Bucko, a Childrens Burn Victims Charity for kids in Ontario. Clowns, Ponies, BBQ, silent auction, attempting largest koolaid cup for Guiness Book of World Records, and much more. Bring the while family!

Monday, June 14, 2010 | Prenatal Health Fair

Are you planning a pregnancy? Are you pregnant? The Prenatal Health Fair is for you! * Interactive displays allow health professionals to share information and answer your questions. * Links to pregnancy and parenting supports in your community.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 | RCP Speaker Event - All About Asperger's Syndrome

During this session, the history of Asperger's Syndrome and its diagnostic criteria will be discussed. This workshop examines the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome and the impact these characteristics can have on daily living. Also, Kerry Flynn will provide insightful information about what it is like living with Asperger's Syndrome.

Thursday, June 17, 2010 | Imagine Film Series - The Blind Side

Ontario Shores for Mental Health Sciences would like to invite the community to our next Imagine Film Series event on June 17, 2010, at 7:00 pm. This film night features the film The Blind Side, as well as guest speaker, Mary Dunlop, from Durham Youth Housing and Support Services. Free Admission and Free Parking with canned food donation.

Friday, June 18, 2010 | Mingling Mommas and Mocktails

Mingling Mommas and Mocktails an interactive shopping event,a great night out with YOUR girlfriends. Moms of all ages can come out to the show to shop some amazing boutique style businesses, discover local services, be pampered with mini spa treatments, sip on mouthwatering mocktails & so much more.

Friday, June 18, 2010 | Spiderman Pizza Party!

Come "hang" out with the Amazing Spiderman. Price includes a personal pizza and juice box. June 18 at 6:00 pm. Visit www.creativeplay.ca.

Friday, June 18, 2010 | Ajax Home Week Parade

Family pre-parade events happening from 6:30-9:30. Live entertainment, FREE barbecue, create your own mask. Mardi Gras Masquerade Parade begins at 9:30pm

Friday, June 18, 2010 | Movie in the Park - The Spy Next Door

Enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars with family and friends this summer! This free event will run at dusk. Rain date: Sunday June 20, 2010 at Dusk.

Friday, June 18, 2010 | Teacher Gifts

Make your teacher a one of a kind personal gift! Free gift tag included. Gifts made by June 25th will be ready for pick up June 27th. Choose from mugs, pencil holders and more!

Friday, June 25, 2010 | Teacher Gifts

Make your teacher a one of a kind personal gift! Free gift tag included. Gifts made by June 25th will be ready for pick up June 27th. Choose from mugs, pencil holders and more!

Saturday, June 19, 2010 | Wyatt's Warriors 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

@ Kedron Dells in Oshawa. Round of golf, cart & steak dinner. Contests for longest drive, closest to the pin, best team score, and $10000 for a hole in one. Support SickKids Cardiac Critical Care. Silent auction, raffles and more.

Saturday, June 19, 2010 | Fabulous Fifites Festival

This fun event for the whole family in mid June each summer is like a classic car show that is free to attend. Fabulous Fifties Festival promotes local shopping with a sidewalk sale and turns downtown Bowmanville into a parking lot for classic cars that date back usually from the early 30s to the late 80s. The festival is a great time for buskers to be heard as well. This year will be our first annual Soap Box Derby.

Saturday, June 19, 2010 | Daddy Day @ Promenade

on Saturday, June 19th, 2010, the mall will host several Father´s Day themed events. Promenade, located at the heart of Vaughan, is hosting Daddy Day , something the whole family can enjoy.

Sunday, June 20, 2010 | Fiesta Parade

Everybody loves a parade! Fiesta Week kicks off with the annual Fiesta Parade (held each year on Father's Day). A wonderful way to spend an afternoon with your family. Parade starts at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 24, 2010 | Hannah Montana Tribute Night

Hannah Montana Tribute, Please come dresed in your favourite hannah constume, dance to her signature song' "The hoe down" the best dancer wins. Pre-regristation is required on or before Monday, June 21st.

Friday, June 25, 2010 | Pub Night Fundraiser

Help Support Distress Centre Durham and enjoy a fun evening. Ticket includes dinner, 1 drink ticket and live music. $10 from every ticket is donated directly to DCD to help support our 24 hour telephone helpline & crisis support services!

Saturday, June 26, 2010 | Art in the Park

Artists juried show, silent auction, special Guests, local bands, activities for kids, refreshments, artist demonstrations and so much more. Come, meet the artists and support our local talent!

Saturday, June 26, 2010 | Whitby County Town Carnival

Mayor Pat Perkins invite you to the Whitby County Town Carnival. Enjoy free activites including; live entertainment, jumping castles, balloon bender, petting zoo, Station Gallery art activites and more. Vitis community information displays and LACAC Heritage Whitby at historic Lynde Houe c. 1812-1814. Carnival games and food onsite for a nominal fee. Fun for the whole family!

Saturday, June 26, 2010 | 2010 Ajax Trailfest

12 km Family Bike Ride (Register at 9:30 a.m.Ride starts at 10 a.m.) 35 km Ride with the Mayor (Register at 9:30 a.m. Ride starts at 10 a.m.) Walk the Ajax Waterfront with the Newcomers to Canada - Walking Together!´ Group (Register at 10 a.m. Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. (approximately 1.5 hours) Ajax fitness staff will lead stretching classes to get you warmed up and ready to walk or ride! 9:45 a.m. for cyclists 10:15 a.m. for walkers. There will be a free BBQ at noon for the participants. Participants receive a free reflective sports pack and a 2010 Ajax Trail map. Don´t forget to bring water in an environmentally friendly water container. Please bring a non-perishable food item.

Saturday, June 26, 2010 | 4th Annual Metis Heritage Celebration

The Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council (formerly Oshawa Métis Council) announces the fourth annual Métis Heritage Celebration will once again be held at Oshawa Memorial Park Metcalfe St. and Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, Ontario (Three blocks South of King St.) The weekend of Saturday, June 26, 2009, from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. and Sunday, June 27, 2009, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Métis and Aboriginal entertainment, interactive activities for young and old, exhibits, vendors, demonstrations, and traditional food.

Sunday, June 27, 2010 | Sign Language Classes for Babies & More!

Fun, educational and interactive sign language classes for hearing babies & toddlers! Get together with other Moms, Dads and Kids for 8 weeks of songs, stories and games. A full-colour manual with music CD is included in your fees!

Sunday, June 27, 2010 | Car Seat Clinic

Car Seat Clinic FREE NO appointment necessary 4 out of 5 car seats are not used properly. Come out and have trained, certified Child Restraint Systems Technicians check your car seats. Leave with peace of mind.

Sunday, June 27, 2010 | Garden Party

Celebrate Canada with Mark Holland MP for Ajax-Pickering. Enjoy refreshments and fun, rain or shine! Everybody is welcome to Mark's community.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Pottery Art Camps

Full and half day camps for ages 6 & up. Create from clay & paint your choice of pieces from a budget. We'll do other crafts between projects when time permits. Snacks and drinks provided. Lunch not included. You must pre-register.

Thursday, July 01, 2010 | Canada Day Fun

Family stage, activity area, refreshments, family fit zone, evening entertainment and giant pyromusical fireworks. Free transit from GO train and OPG (Brock Rd South)

Thursday, July 01, 2010 | Canada Day

Come celebrate Canada´s birthday this July with the City of Oshawa. All festivities are free and begin at noon on Thursday July 1, 2010 at Lakeview Park. Live entertainment and interactive activities are available for the whole family to enjoy.

Thursday, July 01, 2010 | Biggest Birthday Party in Ajax

Celebrate our Nation's 143rd birthday with live entertainment, activities, games, displays and much more. Face painting, inflatable rides, arts and crafts, shows, cake and more.

Thursday, July 01, 2010 | Town of Whitby Canada Day Fireworks

Fireworks at dusk to celebrate Canada Day