365 Things to do in Burlington

Street Eats have arrived in Burlington! The Gorilla Cheese food truck will be here TODAY May 17, 2012! Come on Downtown for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches(behind Centro Garden). For more on this great take on a timeless classic, check them out here.

Here is the Curbside Menu of their Veritable Culinary Delights!
All sandwiches are made with Jensen Cheese. They add new sandwiches all the time, so be sure you check them out at the various locations throughout the summer and beyond.

Oh, yeah, these are all GRILLED CHEESE sandwiches, made with a healthy helping of AWESOME.
The O.G. (Original Gorilla) – The classic! Cheddar on White or Multigrain $5.50
The Hammer – Cheddar, Blackforest Ham, sliced Granny Smith Apples, Honey Mustard on White $7.50
The Lumberjack – Cheddar, Bacon, sliced Granny Smith Apples, real Maple Syrup on White $7.50
The Gorilla Sarducci – Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Fresh Basil, Balsamic Glaze on Multigrain $7.50
The Binder – DOUBLE CHEESE!! Cheddar, Mozzarella, Hot Pepper Brick on White $8.50
The Bubba – Cheddar, Pulled Pork, Homemade Cole Slaw on White $7.50
The Zesty Mordant – Hot Pepper Brick, Jalapenos, Zesty Doritos on White (limited edition) $7.50
The Big Katuna – Mozzarella, Tuna Salad, Avocado Spread, Red Onion on White or Multigrain (limited edition) $7.50
The Quirky Turkey – Mozzarella, Smoked Provincial Cheese, Turkey, Sliced Pear, Cranberry Sauce, Marble Rye (limited edition) $7.50
*Add Hot Peppers (Jalapeno) $.50*

Dessert Sandwiches
The Neapolitan – Nutella, Fresh Strawberries, “Marshcarpone” cheese (Mascarpone whipped with Marshmallow Spread) on Cinnamon Raisin Bread $5.00 (Seasonal)
The Cheeky Monkey – Nutella, Peanut Butter, Sliced Bananas on Cinnamon Raisin Bread $5.00

Extras
Homemade Tomato Soup $2.00 per cup
Jensen Cheese curds $5.00

Here is the schedule so you can be sure to catch the truck at a location near you.

TODAY! – Centro Garden, 437 Brant St, BURLINGTON, 11:30-2:30pm
Thursday May 17 – Dundurn Beer Store/LCBO 5-8:30pm
Friday May 18 – CarStar, 77 Ferguson Ave @Main St. 11:30-2:30pm
Friday May 18 – HAMMER CITY MELTDOWN at Gallagher’s Pub 6-11pm
Saturday May 19 – Guise St near Pier 8 @Discovery Dr 11:30-2:30pm
COMING UP!!
May20-21 – Food Truck Eats @ Peller Estates
May 26 – HSC Spring Fair
May 27 – City of Hamilton IT Event at Canadian Football Hall of Fame
June 2 – Concession St. Festival
June 8 – Art Crawl at the Library & beyond
June 13 – Gore Park for lunch, Hamilton TiCats for dinner!
June 23 – Ottawa St Farmers Market
June 26 – Wild Waterworks
June 29 – Hamilton TiCats
July 10 – Wild Waterworks
July 13 – Art Crawl & beyond
July 14 – Hamilton TiCats (vs. Argos, grrrr!)
July 17 – Wild Waterworks
July 27/28 – Gorilla Cheese Anniversary
August 9 – Hamilton TiCats
September 14-15 – SUPERCRAWL!!
September 28 – Hamilton TiCats
October 12 – Hamilton TiCats
October 27 – Hamilton TiCats

If you have any ideas of events, restaurants, festivals, etc., that you would like to share with my readers, please let me know and I would be happy to include it on my 365 Thingsa to do in Burlington blog.

I was looking to replace my lettering on the back window and I thought I would try 1 hour signs. Angela was very helpful and informative offering up suggestions that would best meet my needs. The thing I liked most about Angela was that she listened to what I wanted and worked with that. NO upselling! I have been to a few other places where I had asked for pricing on lettering and I ended up getting quotes for full body wrap printing.

If you are looking for any kind of printing, I would recommend you giving them a call. As Angela told me, they are a one stop shop for all of your printing needs. Coroplast signs, Bag signs, business cards, posters, engraving, convention banners, car magnets, etc. Being in Real Estate, they have everything I would need!

Conveniently located in Burlington between Walker’s Line and Appleby Line on the north side of Harvester. Friendly, informative, and very competitive pricing.

The worst thing about selling your house is you have to eat out a lot more than you normally would to accommodate showing requests. But the best part of selling your house is that you get to eat out a lot more than you normally would! Last night we had to accommodate a showing and decided to try Shoeless Joe’s at Appleby and Upper Middle. For the full menu, CLICK HERE

It is a great place for the kids as each booth had its own TV. Without having to ask, the Manager came over and switched our set to Looney Tunes to keep our little 2 1/2 year old occupied so the parents could enjoy a great meal.

If you are a fight fan, this would be an awesome place to watch the fights as you could watch everything from the comfort of your booth. Food was good and the service was friendly.

If there is a place or an event in Burlington that has left an impression on you and you would like to share it with my audience, please do not hesitate to drop me a line with your story and I will be sure to add it as on of the 365 Things To Do In Burlington.

Burlington Winter Festival

Saturday, January 28
5th Annual Bur Bear Bowling Family Fun Day
Burlington Bowl – 4065 Harvester Road (Harvester Road – East of Walkers Line)
Fee : $ 9.00 / Adults – $ 8.00 / Kids (14 and Under) [shoes Included in bowling fee] 2 PM to 4 PM – 2 games guaranteed bowling, prizes, and much more
Contact : Don at 289.208.3319 or email : burbearbowling@gmail.com

Sunday, January 29
Bur Bear Curling & Open House
Learn to Curl at the Burlington Curling Club 2295 New Street 2:00 to 4:00 PM
To register please Contact : Brian Moore 905.634.0014

AND…don’t forget about the

Lowville Winter Games: Sunday, January 29, 2012
11 AM to 4 PM – Many Outdoor Activities and Fun For All
DATE: Sunday, January 29th, 2012
TIME: 11am – 4pm
LOCATION: Lowville Park
(Guelph Line – North of Britannia Road)

The Games are a GO with or without Snow!*

2012 activities:
• NEW! Body Zorbs and Human Gyroscope by Elephant Thoughts
• try out the Bur Bear Adventure Challenge
• log sawing competition
• horse-drawn wagon rides
• Conservation Halton birds of prey show
• winter activities with Mountain Equipment Co-op
• tasty treats from Lowville United Church
• funnel cakes
• Cupcake Diner truck
• Gorilla Cheese food truck
• parent & tot obstacle course with Momstown
• sport medal ceramic painting with Art Glazed Over
• Larry MacDonald will emcee the main stage program
• juggling performances by Johnny Toronto
• Zumba with Cedar Springs Health Raquet & Sportsclub

Do you want to get “nose-to-beak” with the diverse and fascinating world of birds of prey? You could meet owls the size of pop cans or eagles with seven-foot wingspans! This is a great opportunity to get close to some of these magnificent birds. A great place to spend the day with the kids!

Tucked within Mountsberg Conservation Area, the Mountsberg Raptor Centre is currently home to 15 different species of native birds of prey. Many of the Raptor Centre’s resident birds of prey have permanent injuries that have left them incapable of surviving on their own in the wild. In many cases, these injuries were caused by human activity. With the help of these feathered ambassadors, the Mountsberg Raptor Centre teaches the community about the native birds of prey that share our environment and how to reduce the negative impact we can have on them.

For more info, check out this video

Come to the FREE LifeOne80 Winter Wonderland Family Festival! Enjoy a program of musical talent from the community followed by a FREE Christmas Gift Giveaway for kids 12 and under (while supplies last).

Engage in activities at the craft and baking booths or visit the photo booth and get your family photo taken just in time for the holidays! With treats, smiles, and a relaxed atmosphere there’s no better stress-free way to help you get into that Christmas spirit. This FREE event will be fun for everyone!

Non-perishable food donations and gently used clothing are encouraged for local drop-in centres.

Sunday Dec 18 2011, 4-6pm
Location:Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Address:2285 New Street
Phone:905-483-3535

Tis the season for skating in the park. I know the weather hasn’t really cooperated yet, but coming down to the park with the family for a fun skate by the lake is a great way to spend the day in Burlington. Discovery Landing overlooks the Rotary Centennial Pond, a 10,000 square-foot year-round water feature. In the spring, summer and fall it is a reflective pool ideal for model sail boating and in winter it offers free recreational ice-skating on an artificial ice surface.

Rotary Centennial Pond is OPEN for the 2011-12 season.

Skating Hours : Daily 10am-10pm

Holiday Skating Hours

Dec 24 10am-8pm

Dec 25th Closed no skating permitted

Dec 31st 10am-10pm

Jan 1st 10am-10pm

* Everyone is encouraged to wear a helmet while skating

* Children under 7 must wear a helmet

* You must wear skates to be on the ice surface.

* No boots or shoes allowed on the ice surface.

* No pets allowed on the ice surface

For ice condition updates please call the Ice Hotline at 905-634-7263. Regular admission and supervision criteria applies.

Check the Waterfront Web Cam for a view of the Rotary Centennial Pond.

December through March (Weather Depending)

Santa Claus is coming to Town!

Be sure to head downtown today with the kids for Burlington’s Santa Claus parade. The parade starts near the Burlington Mall at the corner of Prospect Street and Guelph Line, marches along Guelph Line to New Street, travels west along New Street to James Street, then north on Brant Street. The parade route finishes at Brant Street and Caroline.

Hosted by the City of Burlington and local Rotary Clubs, this annual Christmas Parade features 65 entries including bands, colourful floats, clowns, mascots and jolly St. Nick himself.

Get there early to secure your place curbside and ensure you find a parking spot.

Sunday December 4th, 2011 – 2 p.m.

If you were planning on going shopping for a Christmas tree, poinsettias or wreaths, head to Connon Nurseries in Waterdown for their Annual Family Christmas Days. Bring your whole family for a day of fun and interactive experiences! Enjoy Pony Rides, taking photos with live Reindeer, face painting for kids, Christmas movies, hot cider, candy canes, and more!

If you have a furry friend living with you, bring them with you on December 3rd between 11-3 and get a photo taken with Santa. Proceeds from the photos will go to Animals Adoption of Flamborough

Family Days: Saturday’s November 26, December 3 & 10, from 9am to 3pm.
For more details, check out their website www.connon.ca

HO! HO! HO! Holiday Wreaths

Wed, 23 Nov, 2011 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wreaths add personality and style to the front of a house, and are a creative way of saying, “welcome to my home.” Bronwyn Hansen demonstrates indoor
and outdoor wreath ideas using seasonal greens and holiday embellishments.

Here is a chance for you to give the holiday season a kick start and make your own holiday wreath. It is also a good idea to check out the Royal Botanical Gardens website for other great programs they are running throughout the holiday season.