Open Streets is less than
a month away!

We’re back on Sunday, July 13th 2014, come join our team!

Event Planning and Volunteer Committee meeting
Thursday, June 19th
6:30pm-8pm

YWCA Hamilton
75 MacNab Street South
Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1

In Room 108 (First Floor)

If you are not able to attend the meeting above but still want to volunteer on Event Day, please register online to arrange your volunteer spot and to have time to review our Safety Protocol – we want to make sure everyone on the street has a safe and happy day!

Want to volunteer with us but can’t make it out to Event Day?  We will also be various events before the big day as well as we’re always looking for some great volunteers to help with our Bike Valet program! Contact us for more information!

Helpful info!

• Host an activity/become an exhibitor (deadline is June 22!)
• Advertise in our event guidebook (book your ad by June 25!)
• Become a sponsor
• View our FAQ sheet (beta)

For more information visit www.openstreetshamilton.ca

WHO – Open Streets Hamilton is a community-based partnership dedicated to promoting active, healthy and inclusive lifestyles by temporarily transforming streets into a shared space for everyone to experience. Sunday, July 13 2014, will mark our 8th car-free Sunday in Hamilton since June 2010!

WHAT – Open Streets Hamilton is part of a network of events taking place all over the world to re-purpose streets for fun, active, and creative activities! Click here to see more about events like this across North America! Open Streets Hamilton featured programming including:

• Active Transportation (Walking, Cycling, Rollerblading, Skateboarding, etc…)
• Healthy Communities (Nutrition, Active Living, Health & Wellness, Sports & Recreation, etc…)
• Sustainable Economy (Local Sustainable Businesses & Organizations: Food, Services, Arts, Local Products)
• Any combination of the above!

WHERE – We will be hosting our event again on James Street North, in Hamilton, Ontario from King St to Guise St.

WHEN – Sunday, July 13, 2014, from 10am-5pm (rain or shine) Set-up begins at 9am.

WHY – By connecting communities through active transportation, you open up opportunities for collaboration, support, sharing, and communication that we sometimes miss when we drive through in our car. Taking a day to come out into the street together to celebrate the health of your community builds connections that last all year long! Click here to read some of the things people have told us about why they come to Open Streets Hamilton every year!

HOW – By closing the road to motorized vehicles, Open Streets Hamilton “opens” the street to pedestrians, cyclists and all forms of active transportation (including wheelchairs) to walk, ride or roll down James Street North! Along the route, we work with local organizations to provide fun, active, healthy, family-based activities to engage passers-by as they travel down the middle of the street!

JOIN US!  A team of volunteers will review your application and confirm your registration upon approval.  See “WHAT” above for more information about the kind of programming Open Streets Hamilton is accepting.

SUPPORT US!  Open Streets Hamilton is a public-private partnership, with funding and sponsorships coming from municipal and provincial government, as well as local businesses, institutions and community organizations.  Open Streets Hamilton offers recognition to all supporting partners making contributions of $100 or more.  Email [email protected] for more information on our rates.

DONATE!  Open Streets Hamilton Community Organization is a volunteer-run, registered non-profit organization and accepts donations year-round towards our events and programming.  Your support and donations are what keep us going!

Stay tuned for more updates to come!  Join our Volunteer Event Planning Team to get involved in making Open Streets Hamilton a fantastic event this year!

The OSH Event Planning Committee
[email protected]
www.openstreetshamilton.ca