Raise the Hammer

Itinerary: Chat a little bit at Scott Park field, wander about the perimeter of the stadium and surrounding grounds afterwards, and then walk the broader neighborhood for as long as everyone wants to walk.

Bring your walking shoes, reading glasses, and an open mind. I’ll have some documents to pass around and read as we wonder the east end streets.

See blog post for more details.

Music Films and dancing animals? Stop by and support Hamilton's New Movie and Memorabilia shop. Part of the art crawl (but would it be wrong to say that this IS the place you want to be on the 10th) Be there or in between!

Free public talk. Dr. Adrian Kitai, explores possible new directions for large, flat-screen tv technology and luminescent displays, using solar power. Q&A to follow.

?Are you looking to develop a cycling master plan in your community but don’t know where to start? ?Are you looking for tips and ideas on how to work more effectively with local governments to advance cycling? ?Are you looking for data and research that you will help you “make the case” for enhanced cycling investments and programs in your community? ?Are you interested in creating infrastructure, education and awareness and legislative policies in Ontario to encourage cycling? ?Are you looking to learn about what other communities are doing in the areas of law enforcement initiatives – education and awareness – public health ideas, bicycle tourism? ?Are you looking to be inspired by speakers from bicycle friendly cities in the United States and in Europe?

Then the 2010 Ontario Bike Summit is for you! Join us on Sunday September 19th in Burlington for the “Share the Road for Greg Ride” in memory of OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart, killed on a training ride on his bicycle in Milton in June, 2006. More information on the Ride is available at www.sharetheroad.ca.

Then it’s off to Burlington that evening and the following two days for serious networking, learning and policy discussions. Highlights include:

?Portland Oregon Mayor Sam Adams. Mayor Adams will inspire us with details of how Portland has become a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community, and one of the most bicycle friendly communities in the United States with a growing bicycle mode share. ?Dutch Cycling Ambassadors from the “Fietsberaad – The Dutch Centre on Bicycle Policy” who share success stories on how decades of providing good bicycle facilities within a consistent and integrated traffic policy have led to an enviable bicycle culture. ?Representatives from Apeldoorn, The Netherlands – Burlington’s twin city will share specific examples of initiatives and infrastructure investments. ?Representatives from municipalities across Ontario who will share their strategies for cycling master planning and cycling promotion ?Representatives from Ontario’s four political parties – the Minister of Transportation The Honorable Kathleen Wynne, Leader of the Official Opposition Tim Hudak, Andrea Horwath, Leader of the NDP and Frank de Jong, Leader of the Ontario Green Party – will share with us their vision for a “Bicycle Friendly Ontario” ?“Go Dutch” Cycling Evening. We’ll close this year’s Summit with a dynamic presentation from representatives from the Fietsberaad, followed by a closing reception on the last day of our Summit. Join us for what promises to be an inspiring and fun networking event.

All this plus social and networking opportunities and our “Celebration of Cycling Evening” on Monday September 20th.

For more information visit: www.sharetheroad.ca

Hamilton is joining a growing number of other North American cities such as New York, Portland, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Barrie to "Open Streets" for pedestrians, cyclists and shoppers to enjoy all that the street has to offer on two Sundays in early summer and fall of 2010.

In March, a Hamilton Spectator article points to US studies that have "found associations between obesity and urban sprawl, suggesting that an increased dependency on cars decreases opportunities and motivation to walk". The article goes on to say that a new public health strategy is now "working with the municipality and schools to increase walkability, bike trails, active transportation and food policies" around the city.

This wonderful initiative is being supported by representatives from Environment Hamilton, Green Venture, Smart Commute Hamilton, along with individuals from Public Health and local residents associations of Beasley, North End and Strathcona neighbourhoods. Momentum has now started to gain among the businesses and communities along James St and beyond.

The Time Machine: The Hamilton Victorian & Steampunk Society Steamposium 2010: “A Pandemonium & Plethora of Pleasures & Peculiarities.” October 16, 2010, at The Staircase in Hamilton.

We are looking for performers with a Steampunk inspiration for the Steamposium!: Actors, dancers, Burlesque performers, etc. Vendor opportunities available. Seeking volunteers, too.

Info.: (289) 389-0512 TheTimeMachine@ymail.com
(note: ymail, not gmail).
www.HamiltonSteampunk.com

On Monday, October 25, 2010 Vote Michael James Baldasaro Mayor of Hamilton.

PLATFORM:

• Lower property taxes through better management and fiscally responsible Government.
• Re-establishment of the Office of Mayor in each of the Cities that originally had a Mayor – Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough Glanbrook, Hamilton, Mount Hope and Stoney Creek.
• Better, more effective deployment of City Employees, Police & Health Officers and other Municipal Support Agencies.
• A Municipal Office and Emergency Centre in each Community.
• Encourage lower income family home ownership.
• Convene an all Citizen’s Coalition to discuss, record and suggest alternatives to obviously existing problems such as violence, homelessness, substance abuse and prostitution.
• Civic Centre at Jackson Sq.
• Turn remodelled City Hall over to McMaster Hospitals to be used as a Health Care Facility and Teaching Centre.
• 2 hr. free parking – remove parking meters.
• A beautiful clean, green, safe City for all to play in and enjoy.
• Equal Justice For All.
• I will listen to you.

Be well and prosper, In peace, bless us all. Michael James Baldasaro