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Acton/Georgetown, Friday, November 9, 2007 35 Continued from pg. 26 Tuesday, Nov. 13 Turtles in trouble: Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club invites the public to hear naturalist Don Scallen of the Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club speak about Turtles in Trouble, a slide presentation on the ecology of Ontarios turtles and the threats they face. Follow the turtle signs at the back of the church, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 89 Mountainview Rd. S., Georgetown. Info: Don Scallen, 905-877-2876. Family Storytime: will be held 2 p.m. at the Acton Community Centre. This free drop-in program is 30 minutes in length, and includes stories, music and lots of fun! Palette and Pencil Guild: an art group of Credit Valley Artisans meets every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. inside Cedarvale Cottage (Main and Maple Streets in Cedarvale Park). All new- comers welcome. Info: Rita, 519-853-9226 or e-mail: rita- jan2006@yahoo.ca Calling New Parents: is a free program for parents and babies (six months and under). Each week, the group with a Public Health Nurse, will discuss parenting and infant care. Groups in Acton or Georgetown, Tuesday afternoons. Info: 1- 866-442-5866 or www.halton.ca. TOPS-Georgetown: If you want to lose weight sensibly and keep it off, join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at St. Andrews United Church, Tuesdays; weigh-in 6:30 p.m. and get together, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Kittens: Upper Credit Humane Society will be at Wal-Mart Georgetown, 6-9 p.m. and on Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with new kittens, ready for adoption to approved homes. All UCHS kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped, tattooed and have their first shots and parasite treatment. Info: Cyrie Parker, 416-904-2811 or www.angelfire.com/blog/kittens. Amnesty International Group of Halton Hills: will be hold- ing its next regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at St. Johns United Church, 11 Guelph St. Guests are most welcome to join us for the evening. Euchre and Games Night: at Huttonville United Church, 7:30 p.m. A fun night of games, prizes and refreshments. Admission $4. Sleepytime Stories: will be held on Wednesdays until November 28 at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown branch. Children are invited to wear their pajamas. This free drop-in program is 30 minutes in length, and includes sto- ries, music and lots of fun! Family Storytime: will be held 9:45 a.m. in the Georgetown Branch. This free drop-in program is 30 minutes in length, and includes stories, music and lots of fun! With Eyes in the Backs of Their Heads: For the November meeting of the Esquesing Historical Society, Florence Riehl will be sharing some of her personal experiences, some humorous, as a teacher in this area, typical of the time. Everyone welcome free of charge, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Main St.South, Georgetown. Acton/Georgetown La Leche League: For mothers and babies who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed the group offers infor- mation and support to you. We meet at 7:30 p.m. (the second Wednesday evening of each month) in the Early Explorers room at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Guelph Street, Georgetown. For more information about the meeting or for breastfeeding support call Samantha: 905-702-0768. Awana Kids Club: is offered to children from JK to Grade 6 and is hosted by Maple Avenue Baptist Church, 6:25-8 p.m. All are invited to come out for fun and learning. Info: Ed Egberts, 905 838-4644 or Heather Stiff, 905 873-9549. Parents without Partners (PWP): is a non-profit, social sup- port group for single parents and their children, which serves the Halton Hills area. We have information and orientation ses- sions each Wednesday. Please come out to see what we are all about. Info: 905-970-0160 or 905-846-4883 or www.pwp- brampton.com. Thursday, Nov. 15 Halton Hands in Motion: Knitting and Crocheting Guild meets 7-9 p.m. at Georgetown Seniors Centre, 318 Guleph St.(rear entrance). Join knitters and crocheters of all skill levels as we show, share and learn the technique of Entrelac knitting. Yearly membership $25, non-member fee $5. Info: Diane, 905- 877-1521. Celebrate Diwali: Ring in the Hindu new year with your fam- ily at Christ the King Catholic Secondary School as Diwali- Festival of Lights will be celebrated from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The evening will consist of music, dancing, poetry, treats and will conclude with a fireworks display. If you would like to volunteer in any capacity contact Donovan Patterson, 905-702-8838. Ballinafad euchre: Ballinafad Hall Board hosts euchre at the Ballinafad Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per player. Light lunch, coffee and tea served. Business consultant: Halton Region Business Development Centre in partnership with Halton Hills Public Library is offering a new program for business owners and entrepreneurs. A business consultant will be available at the Georgetown branch library for a free one-hour one-on-one ses- sion. Consultants can help with starting a business, business planning, writing marketing plans, and understanding govern- ment regulations. Appointments must be booked in advance. Call 1-866-442-5866 or e-mail busdev@halton.ca. Healthiest Babies Possible: Is there a baby in your future? Halton Region Health Department Healthiest Babies Possible pre- natal program is accepting registration for its six-week program Thursdays at Ontario Early Years Centre-Georgetown, 96 Guelph St. To register: 1-866-442-5866. Info: www.halton.ca. Cocaine Anonymous: a 12-step based fellowship meets Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Sacre-Coeur Church, 39 Guelph St., Georgetown (use back door basement). This meeting is open to all people who might have difficulties overcoming their addiction to cocaine and any other drugs. Info: Cocaine Anonymous, toll free: 1-866-622-4636 or www.ca.org. Big Brothers volunteers: Help a child find their place. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton is holding a volunteer information session 7 p.m. at The Hub office, Our Lady of Victory School, 540 Commercial St., Milton. Come find out how mentoring can help a child on the brink of success. The agency is looking partic- ularly for young women interested in working with a small group of young girls at a Georgetown school. Info: 905-878-8840 or e-mail northhalton@bbbshalton.ca Community Calendar