The Georgetown Market Place will be CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY (Monday, October 13) **Note: Please check with Shoppers Drug Mart, Wal-Mart and Zellers for their extended hours. 280 Guelph St. Hwy. 7 Georgetown Visit our Website: http://www.georgetownmarketplace.com Tel. 905-873-8918 The Halton Regional Police Service invites Towing Service Providers within the Regional Municipality of Halton to participate in a Rotational (Non-Security) Towing Service Pilot Project. The project will commence January 2, 2009 and run until December 31, 2009. Towing providers can obtain applications between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. at: Police Reporting Centre Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario www.hrps.on.ca Progress Through Participation Acton/Georgetown, Friday, October 10, 2008 17 Saturday, Oct. 11 Georgetown Farmers Market: closes for sea- son on Main St. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: www.downtowngeorge- town.com or 905-873- 4970. Screamfest: The ghoulish season kicks off with Screamfest, Friday and Saturday evenings in October, Oct. 11, Oct. 17-18, Oct. 24-25, at White Rock Ostrich Farm. This show uses a combination of actors, intense sound and light effects, and pneumatic- operated props. Not recommended for children under 8. Info: www.Screamfest.info or call 905-820- 3274. Pie sale: Nassagaweya Presby-ter- ian Church, 3097-15 Sideroad, (Haltonville) Brookville, will hold their 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale on Friday October 10 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday October 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like to pre-order or need further information please call (905) 854-1055. Sunday, Oct. 12 Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 5 km Great Esker area loop hike. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place east side parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring waterand snacks. Leader: Heinz, 905-877-3298. Monday, Oct. 13 Thanksgiving Dinner: Residents of Halton Hills are invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner with members of the Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Rd. This invitation is espe- cially extended to members of the com- munity who are alone and not able to join family members for this festive holiday. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the dinner is served at 1:30 p.m. To make reservations call the church office, 905-877-4322 or Dan Roffel, 289- 891-9009. Tuesday, Oct. 14 Election Day VOTE! World of Owls: Kay McKeever from the Owl Foundation will pres- ent a humorous but enlightening look at the world of owls at the Halton/North Peel Naturalist Clubs meeting, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church. Info: 905-877-1539. Bid euchre: Georgetown Seniors Centre hosts bid euchre, 7 p.m. at the centre on Guelph St. Admission: $2. Calling New Parents: is a free pro- gram 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. Wednesday, Oct. 15 Private well info session: Halton Region Health Department will be holding a Well Water Information Session at the Limehouse Memorial Hall, 12389 Fifth Lane in Halton Hills. Residents are invited to drop in anytime between 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Evening Euchre: 7 p.m. in the Acton Seniors Centre, adjoining the Acton Arena and Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Sleepytime Stories: Children can wear their pajamas and bring their teddy bears to S l e e p y t i m e Stories, a Halton Hills Public Library program for grownups and young chil- dren. It will be held on Wednes- days, starting Oct. 15 and continuing Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown branch only. Georgetown Horticultural Society: meets 7:30 p.m. at St. Georges Church, Guelph St. Speaker Chris Graham talks about Flowering Shrubs for Ontario Gardens, plus a Pumpkin Dessert Contest, raffle table and refreshments. Thursday, Oct. 16 Blood donor clinic: Canadian Blood Services a blood donor clinic, 2-7:30 p.m. at the Acton Legion Hall, 15 Wright Ave., Acton. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236- 6283) for blood donor clin- ic information, eligibility information or to book an appoint- ment. 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. Alpha course: Georgetown Alliance Church holds an evening Alpha course. Contact Ann, 905-877- 7598 for information. The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. It con- sists of a series of talks looking at such topics as Who is Jesus? and Why and how do I pray?, and then the group divides into smaller groups for discussion. Friday, Oct. 17 Beef dinner: at Knox Presbyterian Church, corner of Main and Church Sts., Georgetown. Sittings 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Take- outs available at 5:45 p.m. Adults $14, kids 12 and under, $6. Tickets at the church office or by calling 905- 877-7585, 905-873-6220 or 905-877- 4257. Youth Dance: Hey kids in Grades 6, 7 and 8, come have some fun at the Friday Youth Dance at Acton Community Centre, 7:30-10 p.m. Tickets on sale at the arena for $7 each. Limit of two tickets per person. Tickets non-refundable. Info: 905- 873-2601 ext. 2285. Saturday, Oct. 18 Octoberfestival/annual bazaar: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Church hall, 224 Maple Ave., Georgetown. Pub night with food and games, 6-10 p.m. Community Open House: Halton Hills....Naturally! The Halton Hills Cooperative Program Planning Committee invites the public to the Georgetown Market Place to learn how to be green and be involved in Halton Hills! Over 50 organizations, serving the community, will be at the mall 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.hal- tonhills.ca or 905-873-2601 x2273. Seniors swim: A free swim for swimmers, aged 55+, will be available at Acton Indoor Pool from 3 to 4 p.m., thanks to the sponsor, Olon Industries. Info: 519-853-3140. Community Calendar