Plan now to participate in tomorrow evening's Earth Hour. This internationally celebrated event is happening in our community on Saturday, March 29.

The goal is to get as many individuals and businesses as possible to turn off non-essential lighting for one hour at 8 p.m. to raise awareness about climate change. For additional energy saving tips, visit Hamilton's Earth Hour webpage at www.hamilton.ca/hottopics/earthhour .

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Congratulations to our Downtown Dundas BIA as their Dundas International Buskerfest was awarded a Top 100 designation by Festivals and Events Ontario. The 2008 edition (11th annual) will take place in Downtown Dundas from June 6-8 inclusive. For further information, visit the BIA Web site at www.downtowndundas.ca .

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March has been a busy sports month in Dundas. Congratulations to Dundas resident, Ken Murray, who as head coach of the Brock University Badgers guided his team to the CIS National Men's Basketball Championship.

Also congratulations to the Dundas Real McCoys (www.realmccoys.ca) as they pursue a spot at the upcoming Allan Cup Championships. Our Dundas Junior C Blues had a good season by advancing to the Niagara and District East Division playoffs. Last Saturday (March 23), the Dundas Minor Hockey Association (www.dmha.ca) held its Championship Day with eight games at the J.L. Grightmire Arena. This Sunday, March 30, the Dundas Figure Skating Club (www.dundasfsc.ca ) will host its 2008 Ice Show at the J. L. Grightmire Arena.

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Easter Weekend was a busy time throughout Dundas with the BIA's Eggstravaganza in Downtown Dundas, the Dundas Lions and Lionesses 35th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Dundas Driving on Good Friday and at Easter services at our local places of worship.

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Rejuvenation of our Dundas Driving Park is well underway with all demolition completed and grading and construction started. Road and pedestrian access to the park will be maintained throughout the year, however a regular May event will be displaced because of limited public space.

For 2008 only, our Victoria Day fireworks display will be moved to the Christie Lake Conservation Area. This will also be a kick-off event for the Hamilton Conservation Authority's 50th anniversary celebrations. Admission will continue to be free with daytime programming planned.

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Saturday, April 12 will be a busy evening with St Joseph's Villa (www.sjv.on.ca or 905-627-9011, Ext. 2293) holding its seventh fundraising gala at Liuna Station and the Dundas Valley School of Art (www.dvsa.ca or 905-628-6357) hosting its 38th Art Auction at the School.