Oh I can't wait! I'll be volunteering at the Food & Drink Fest in Hamilton and it is less than 10 days away! The Food & Drink Fest is Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara's largest celebration of food, drink and entertainment! A portion of every ticket sold is donated to Breakfast For Learning. The event takes place March 30 - April 1, 2007 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. What I especially like is that the proceeds benefit our local community.

Here is the latest video about the show: Food & Drink Fest at the Hamilton Convention Center

You can find out more at www.foodanddrinkfest.com and look at the Show Info section.

What I did to prep my Blackberry for the Daylight Savings Adjustment:

1. Looked in Options > About >
…then saw my Blackberry 7520 was on a version too old to apply the DST patch (needs to be 4.1.0.292 or higher)
2. I downloaded the Blackberry Desktop Manager software version 4.1 from this site:
…for Telus: https://www.blackberry.com/SoftwareDownload/index.jsp?client=dB5bZddMq
…for Rogers: https://www.blackberry.com/SoftwareDownload/index.jsp?client=biERdLcdT
… for Bell Mobility: https://www.blackberry.com/SoftwareDownload/index.jsp?client=aMlbMFchE
3. I installed the software, then connected my Blackberry to the computer via USB and did a BackUp
4. Impasse! I went to download the latest Blackberry Handheld software, only to find out that it is the same version as I had before, so what’s the point?
5. Ok, next step: I closed the Blackberry Desktop Manager, and downloaded the DST Patch from this site: http://www.blackberry.com/DST2007/patch/desktop/dst_update_loader.shtml
I normally use Firefox however this one need Internet Explorer with the ActiveX controls on
6. When instructed, I connected the Blackberry to the computer via USB cable and clicked the button to download the patch.
7. It took a good 10 minutes or so for the Berry to restart after loading the patch. It had that spinning hourglass on the screen for a long time.
8. It finally started back up and was great! I knew for sure the patch was on there because I could go to Options and see 2007 DST Patch in the list.

How to Update Your Blackberry for Daylight Savings: Do this before Sunday March 11, 2007
Translated into French by: Ginger Blythin

This looks like so much fun! Volunteering opens up a lot of doors, including planning for future employment, making new contacts and friends, updating and expanding your resume, and developing personal interests and goals.

The Food & Drink Fest is looking for enthusiastic and hard working individuals who are interested in donating their time to help organize Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara's largest celebration of food, drink and entertainment! A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to Breakfast For Learning. The event takes place March 30 - April 1, 2007 at the Hamilton Convention Centre.

This fast pace and exciting event offers you many different ways to showcase your abilities, such as in organizing entertainment, delivering goods to the exhibitors, greeting people at the door, sharing your wealth of food and drink information with the public, and much more!

The volunteer schedule is very flexible and times are available in the early afternoon, dinnertime, and evening times. Please click on our volunteer application to view a shift schedule.

And it gets better! Each volunteer will receive $20 worth of sampling tickets and an Official Show shirt or apron, so they have the opportunity to experience the Food and Drink Fest as a guest after their shift!

You can find out more at www.foodanddrinkfest.com and look at the Show Info section.

In my efforts to research the elections in Niagara Falls, Ontario, I found a lot of the information I needed was scattered in so many different places. To help, I have compiled a quick website so you have easy access to info about all of the candidates.

Here are the topics I cover:
Voter Information - Official Sites for Niagara Falls Voters
Who is running for Mayor of Niagara Falls
Candidates for Alderman - City of Niagara Falls
Region of Niagara - Regional Councillor for Niagara Falls
Candidates for School Board Trustee
Media Coverage of the Niagara Falls election race
Citizens Groups & Lobbyists
Time to Party! Where To Watch The Results on Election Night

This is my way of getting involved in my community. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at ginger.blythin@gmail.com

Ginger :)

It is only one week now until the Wings and Wheels Niagara Air Show in Niagara-on-the-Lake, (close to Niagara Falls).

I am happy to announce that our 30-second TV commercial for the show is finally on the air. Many thanks to Josh Furman, TIG member and owner of Majest Media ( www.majestmedia.com ) in Grimsby, Ontario. The music in the commercial was written and recorded by Rich Hunt ( www.richhunt.com ).

If anyone from TakingITGlobal would like to take a peek, you can view the video at www.youtube.com/wingsandwheels

Our local TV station, TVCogeco, has done an amazing job of supporting the Wings and Wheels Niagara Airshow.

As well, many thanks to John Pinter from www.TeeTimesNiagara.com for his support with the logistics of the show.

I'll keep you all posted on new developments as we come closer to Airshow weekend!