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Acton/Georgetown, Friday, May 11, 2007 23 Saturday, May 12 Spring bazaar and luncheon: hosted by the Acton Seniors Centre at the Acton Arena & Community Centre, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plants, bake table, crafts, penny sale, country store, draws and more. GLT Youth Company: presents The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis, May 9-12. This fantasy is directed by Jill Mulholland and will run at the Georgetown Little Theatre Studio in Stewarttown. There is no admission fee, however, donations are encouraged. Info: 905-877-3422. Lobster dinner: hosted by Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church, with two seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Menu: lobster ($35) half chicken ($25), baked potato, rolls, assorted salads, desserts, refreshments. Tickets: Dianne, 905-873-0744. GDHS 120th Reunion Brunch: Tickets are on sale this Saturday, May 12 at Georgetown Market Place, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to get your tickets for a delicious catered hot and cold buffet to be served at the GDHS Reunion on Saturday, July 28. Brunch tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance on May 12 at the mall or by calling 905877-6966, ext. 484 or by visiting www.georgetowndistricthighschool.com Synchro Halton Hills: proudly present their 13th annual Showcase Finale - Canada "Eh", Synchro "Eh", 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Indoor Pool. Tickets are $5 and seating is limited. Info: 416-877-2460. Spring sale: St. Andrew's United Church 89 Mountainview Rd. S. is holding a Spring Sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rummage, garage and bake sale is indoors; trunk sale, barbecue and youth car wash in the parking lot. Proceeds to go towards Women's and Youth Ministries. To rent a parking spot, $15, in advance for the trunk sale. Info: church, 905-877-4482. Acton Horticultural Society Plant Sale: The annual plant sale will take place at the olde Hide House parking lot 8 a.m. until sold out. Don't miss the great selection of perennials! Trunk sale: 9 a.m. to noon, at Ebenzer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line; $20 per spot, bring a table to sell from. Call 905854-2423 and leave a message with contact information for a response. Community Calendar Need affordable housing?: Habitat for Humanity Halton is building homes in Georgetown this summer. To find out more, attend an info session at St. John's United Church, 11 Guelph St. Georgetown, Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Call 1-866-314-4344 to register. Garage/plant/bake & quilt sale: at Ballinafad United Church, rain or shine. BBQ breakfast or lunch. Plants, quilts, baked goods. Garden plant sale: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., hosted by Links2Care's Children's Program at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Georgetown Satellite, 96 Guelph St. We're looking for donations of perennials to sell. Please put into containers and label with plant name (if you know), and whether it's a shade or sun plant. You can drop them off at the Centre on May 11. Globe Productions: the timeless classic, Oliver!, on May 11, 12, 13 and 17-19 at the John Elliott Theatre. With a cast of 40 talented kids and adults from Globe's award winning company, this show will leave you saying, "Please sir, I want some more!". Tickets $20 to $22. Call the Box Office 905-877-3700. Halton Hills Home & Leisure Show: on Friday 1-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex. Visit over 100 vendors who will be offering great deals at this two-day home show. Lots of demonstrations, celebrities and children's activities. Info: 905-877-7119 www.haltonhillschamber.on.ca UCHS: will have a display at the Halton Hills Home and Leisure Show at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex-- come visit us! St. Alban's Spring Cleanup: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Helping hands required. Breakfast available. Bring shovels, trimmers, wheel barrows, etc. No experience necessary. All ages welcome! The church is located at 537 Main Street, Glen Williams. Georgetown Choral Society: presents The Spirit of Song, May 11 and 12 at the Georgetown Christian Reformed Church. Join this world traveling 100-voice community choir as they sing music planned for their tour of Ireland, which begins May 25. Tickets $20, call 905-877-7795. Info: www.georgetownchoral.ca. Garage sale: at 65 and 70 Ontario St., 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Toys, books, Little Tikes toddler bed, scrapbook supplies, electronics, bedding, silver, golf clubs, infant items, kitchen items, kids outdoor climber, in table sewing machine, hardware/tools, furniture, etc. We will have a bake sale, so bring the kids! Also in time for Mother's Day: a raffle for a three-piece black pearl set from Ben Moss Jewllers! All money raised will go to the Weekend to End Breast Cancer. Raffle tickets: Tickets for the 7th annual Halton Hills-Spinal Cord Society raffle will be on sale in the Georgetown Market Place, May 11-13. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Proceeds go towards spinal cord cure research. Arts and craft show: at Alloa Public School, Mayfield Rd. (just east of Mississauga Rd.), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fundraiser for playground equipment. Admission is free. Family Storytime: 11 a.m. at the Georgetown branch of the Halton Hills Public Library. No registration required! Songs for Hope IX: is a fundraiser for childhood cancer research at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. The evening starts at 6 p.m. at the Ballinafad Community Centre with a freshly baked lasagna supper. At 7 p.m. an evening of music provided by musicians playing original and traditional tunes that fit into folk and roots music genres. Two types of tickets: dinner and show or show only. Info: www.midnightspecial.ca, www.wendihunter.ca or by calling 519-853-1383. Hearthside Music & Dinner Series: at Halton Region Museum featuring George Grosman & Bohemian Swing, 6-11 p.m. Advanced ticket sales only $50/adult and includes dinner. For tickets call 905-875-2200 ext. 21 or www.halton.ca/museum/Events Mom & Me Breakfast: Moms come and enjoy a special breakfast and fun activities with your children 0 to 6 years old, 9-10 a.m. at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Georgetown Satellite, 96 Guelph St. Call 905-873-2960 to sign up. Euchre: is held every Saturday night at the Hornby Co-operative Nursery School on Steeles Ave. at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. More CALENDAR, pg. 26 Discover Life...Close To Home! Home MAY 11th & 12th, 2007 $2 MOLD-MASTERS SPORTSPLEX $5 FRIDAY 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. AND SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. per person per family WAL-MART FASHION SHOW HGTV's Real Reno's Master Contractor Jim Caruk Bring your home renovations questions Saturday 12:15 & 3:00 p.m. FREE DRAW Shawna Aron Two-Time Canadian Women's Motorcycle Road Racing Champion Master of Ceremonies Tom Reynolds of The Weather Network Meet Dora the Explorer TM* Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Plantation Bar & Grill opens Georgetown's newest restaurant, The Plantation Bar & Grill Inc., celebrated its grand opening recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Restaurant staff (front row) took part in the ceremony along with (back row, from left) Wards 3&4 Regional Councillor Jane Fogal, Ward 3 Councillor Dave Kentner, owner and executive chef Scott Jerome Hull, manager Patti Fraser, Chamber of Commerce President Helen MacCormack and Ward 4 Councillor Bob Inglis. The restaurant, located at 77 Market Street, boasts a 140-seat patio and Hull promises a menu with a "tropical flair". For special functions two private lofts (one with its own balcony) are available for booking. For information call 905-702-5700. Submitted photo Limited to 400 Children Wrist band required. Wrist bands will be available beginning Friday at 1:00. Limit 4 bands per person. Please bring your own camera. · visit www.haltonhillschamber.on.ca for complete list of prizes & giveaways · local business and services all under one roof · Wal-Mart Fashion Show · entertainment for the whole family · watch for pullout program in May 9 Independent & Free Press Presented by: