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Community Calendar Please note: Community Calendar is a free editorial service to non-profit groups, churches, schools, and charity-supported events only. · Deadline for submission is noon Monday for the Wednesday edition and 4 p.m. Wednesday for the Friday edition. · A contact name and telephone number must be part of each submission. · We reserve the right to edit the briefs- make sure the five `Ws' (who, what, where, why and especially when) are included · While every effort is made to publish an event at least once, there is no guarantee. Priority is given to local events and local groups. Submissions are published in chronological order in the space available. If e-mailing, please submit text only- not a flyer. Avoid all-caps. · We do not take community calendar items over the telephone. Fax to Community Calendar: 905-873-0398; e-mail: cgamble@independentfreepress.com Friday, Oct. 6 Youth Dance: Youth can attend well-chaperoned dance at Gellert Community Centre, sponsored by Boston Pizza, 7:30-10 p.m. Open to youth in Grades 6, 7 and 8. Tickets are $6 per person and can be purchased at the front desk of Gellert Community Centre during hours of operation. Paid staff and volunteers are present to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all in attendance. Info: 905-873-2601 ext. 2702. Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. Saturday, Oct. 7 Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser: 97 Halton Hurricanes hockey team will be selling Chudleigh's apple and pumpkin pies, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $10 in Georgetown South in front of Pat's Prime Meats and Deli in Mountainview Plaza (Mountainview and Argyll) and in front of TD Canada Trust on Guelph Street (across from the Georgetown Market Place). Come out and get some great Chudleigh's pies in time for Thanksgiving and support the Halton Hurricanes hockey team. Info/pre-orders call 905-873-0068. Comedy play: Castaways Comedy Productions presents The Sensuous Senator at the John Elliott Theatre, Georgetown, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows. Senator Harry Douglas is running for president. Unfortunately he just can't keep his mind off the ladies. Box Office, 905-877-3700. Hungry Man's Breakfast: Georgetown Legion hosts a Hungry Man's Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. at the branch upstairs (elevator available). Cost is $5 per person (children under 12, $2.50). Takeout too. Euchre: is held every Saturday night at the Hornby Co-operative Nursery School on Steeles Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Esquesing Historical Society: Join the Society for a 7 p.m. presentation of the history of the Georgetown Little Theatre on its 40th anniversary at the studio by longtime members Cathy and Gord Hunt. Everyone is welcome, free of charge. This meeting will be held at the Georgetown Little Theatre Studio, 33 Stewarttown Rd. Euchre and games night: at Huttonville Church, 7:30 p.m. A fun night of games, prize and refreshments. Admission $4. Acton/Georgetown La Leche League: meets 7:30 p.m. at the Ontario Early Years Centre, 96 Guelph St., Georgetown. Trained leaders offer support, information and encouragement to mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. Info: Samantha, 905-702-0768. Hands On @ WPEC/Art Jam: 6-8 p.m. Meet people, have fun learning and enjoy the outdoors while helping to make it better at Willow Park Ecology Centre in Norval. Also Art Jam for people of all ages. Meet at the Interpretive Centre to create and share work with other artists. Thursday, Oct. 12 Limehouse euchre: Limehouse Women's Institute hosts euchre, 7:30 p.m. at the Limehouse Memorial Hall. Admission $3, lunch provided. Halton Hands in Motion: Knitting and Crocheting Guild meets 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Georgetown Seniors Centre, 318 Guelph St. (rear entrance). Join knitters and crocheters of all skill levels for learning and sharing. Info: Diane, 905877-1521. Emotions Anonymous: Is your life becoming unmanageable? Emotions Anonymous can help! No cost, no commitment and no appointment necessary. The group meets Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. sharp at 271 Mountainview Rd. S. in Georgetown. Info: Angela or David, 905-873-2852. Healthiest Babies Possible: Is there a baby in your future? Halton Region Health Department Healthiest Babies Possible prenatal program is accepting registration for its six-week program, 79 p.m. at Ontario Early Years Centre-- Georgetown, 96 Guelph St. To register: 1-866-442-5866. Phoenix Warriors: A peer support group for persons who are living with depression, bipolar disorder or other mood disorders will be held 7 p.m. in the Canadian Mental Health Association offices, 42 Mill St. East., Acton. This group, with the aid of others struggling with similar issues, will assist in empowering you to take an active role in your recovery. There is no fee for this group and no need to register. Info: Betty Ann McPherson, 519-853-9793. Sunday, Oct. 8 New worship format: St. John's United Church, 11 Guelph St., invites you to enjoy refreshments, music and fellowship: 9:15 a.m. coffee and socialize with friends; 9:30 a.m.- informal praise time music; 10 a.m. - a worship service designed to offer strength and assurance for living in today's world; 11 a.m.- enjoy a coffee and a chat before you head out to take on another week! Info: church office, 905-877-2531. Readers and singers wanted: for the Erin Fall Fair Interdenominational Church Service, 10 a.m. at Erin Ag Building. To participate contact Rev. Jacob Birch at 519-833-7114. Organized by Erin Village Alliance Church. Georgetown Runners: are a group of local runners who meet at the Gellert Centre, 8 a.m. Sundays as well as on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. at the Georgtown Dental Clinic (211 Guelph St.) for club runs. All are welcome to come and join us for our runs. Visit www.georgetownrunners.ca. or call Jim Baidacoff, 905-702-1162. sensibly and keep it off, join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at St. Andrew's United Church, Tuesdays; weigh-in 7-7:45 p.m. and get together, 8-9 p.m. Calling New Parents: Do you have a new baby? Come out to Calling New Parents, a free program for parents and babies (six months and under), 1-3 p.m. at the Ontario Early Years Centre in Acton and Georgetown. Each week the group with a public health nurse will discuss parenting and infant care. Info: 1-866-442-5866. Wednesday, Oct. 11 Kittens, kittens, kittens: from the Upper Credit Humane Society will be at Wal-Mart, Georgetown, 5-9 p.m and Thursday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are ready for adoption, had vaccinations, and have been spayed/neutered....all fluffed up ready for that purrfect home! Shelter: 519-833-2287. Awana Kids: is offered to children in JK to Grade 6 and is hosted by Maple Avenue Baptist Church. All are invited to come out for fun and learning. This week's event will be a Craft night. The meeting runs from 6:25-8 p.m. Info: Ed, 905-838-4644 or Heather Stiff, 905-873-9549. A.I. meets: All are welcome to join the meeting of the Halton Hills Amnesty International group, 7:30 p.m. at St. John's United Church. Feel free to browse the local Amnesty website at www.haltonhills.com/amnesty and catch up on current Amnesty events or phone 905-877-033. Family Storytime: Halton Hills Public Library invites you to Family Storytime. This is a fun drop-in program for adults and young children to enjoy together. The program is 30 minutes long, with stories, music and lots of fun. No registration required-- just drop in at the Georgetown library branch at 9:45 a.m. and at the Acton Community Centre at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 Texas Hold'Em: Optimist Club of Georgetown hosts Texas Hold'Em fundraiser. Registration is at 6:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Optimist Hall on Hwy 7 just past 22 Sideroad. Tickets $60 with a light buffet. For tickets call John, 905-877-2931 or David, 905-702-0120. Family Storytime: at the Gellert Community Centre, 10 a.m. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or 519-853-0301 or visit www.library.hhpl.on.ca. PWP: A single parents support group is hosting a singles dance, 8:30 p.m. at Lion's Banquet Hall (45 Avondale Blvd Brampton). Info: 905794-5772 or visit www.pwpbrampton.com Monday, Oct. 9 (Thanksgiving) Free dinner: Residents are invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner with the members of Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Rd. This invitation is hosted by the deacons of the church and is especially extended to members of the community who are alone and not able to join family for this festive holiday. Doors open at 2 p.m. and dinner is served at 2:30 p.m. To make reservations call the church office, 905-877-4322, Henry Dekker, 905-873-7275. For a ride call Martin Boomsma, 905-877-5843. Alcoholics Anonymous: If you live in the Halton /Erin area and would like help to STOP drinking. Meetings held throughout the week. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 1-866-715-0005. Time to Get a Library Card October is Library Card Sign Up month at Halton Hills Public Library! Register for your first library card, and receive a surprise! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when applying. Library cards are free to anyone who lives, works, attends school or pays local property taxes in Halton Hills. Info: call 905-873-2681 or 519-853-0301 or visit www.lib-rary.hhpl.on.ca. In Brief Shore supper Huttonville United Church hosts a Shore Supper (fish fry) on Thursday, Oct. 19, 5:307:30 p.m. at the Huttonville Community School. Adults $14, Children $7. For tickets call 905-455-8258 or 905-453-7392.. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club: invites the public to hear Jean Iron present Greenland and Nunavut Travels, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, 89 Mountainview Rd., S., Georgetown. RWTO meeting: Peel North branch of Retired Women Teachers of Ontario meets 10:30 a.m. at the North Bramalea Church, 363 Howden Blvd, Bramalea. Topic: acupuncture. All retired women teachers welcome. RSVP: Karin, 905-796-2146. TOPS-Georgetown: If you want to lose weight Urgent: tutors wanted Literacy volunteer tutors are urgently required. Can you spare three hours a week. Training provided. Call Literacy North Halton now, 905-873-2200. Beef Dinner Hillcrest United Church, Trafalgar Rd. at Five Sideroad hosts a Beef Dinner, 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 25. Tickets adults $15, children under 12 $6.and under 6 free. Info/tickets: Carolyn 905878-4394.