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24 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, December 9, 2010 Friday, Dec. 10 Handel's Messiah: The Georgetown Choral Society proudly presents Handel's Messiah, conducted by A. Dale Wood, with Stephanie Kramer, soprano; Jennifer Enns, alto; Brandan Leis, tenor amd Daniel Lichti, bass, accompanied by the Valen Ensemble and organist Christopher Dawes. The performance will start 8 p.m. at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown. Info/tickets: www. georgetownchoral.ca. Toonie Movie: at the Georgetown Seniors Centre. For $2 enjoy a new release movie, popcorn and drink. Call the Centre for more details, 905-877-6444. Much Music youth dance: for youth in Grades 6-8, 7:30-10 p.m. at the Gellert Centre. Youth can attend well-chaperoned events where paid Recreation and Parks staff and volunteers are in attendance to help ensure everyone's safety and enjoy- Community Calendar ment. Tickets, $12.50 for Much Music, on sale at the Centre. A Gospel Concert: A Country Christmas in the Chapel with Elvis by world champion impersonator Roy LeBlanc will be held at Union Presbyterian Church, 16789 22 Sideroad (corner of Winston Churchill Blvd. and Old School Road/22 Sideroad). Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25; call 905-877-6211. Proceeds to Christian education. Info: www. unionpresbychurch.ca. Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. Everyone welcome. $5 Friday Dinner: 6-7 p.m. at Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. includes dinner and coffee/tea. Desserts $1 extra. Info: 905877-4413. Youth night: at Area 51 Youth Centre, behind Georgetown Christian Fellowship church, 13619 Hwy 7; Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. for Grades 6-8 and Fridays, 7-10:30 p.m. for Grades 9-12. A night of fun, games and meeting new friends in a safe environment every week. Info: Pastor Kevin, 905-873-9652 or www.creedyouth.com Nordic Pole Walking: Mondays and Fridays 10-11 a.m. indoors in the Dufferin Centre ($2 entrance fee) in Prospect Park, Acton. Led by certified Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122. Saturday, Dec. 11 Calling all children of The Glen: The Glen Williams Town Hall Board invites you to their annual Town Hall Children's Christmas Party, 2-4 p.m. at the Glen Williams Town Hall. Bring your parents and enjoy a variety of crafts, songs, refreshments and snacks. There might even be a visit from a jolly fellow in red! Book signing for hospital: Mayor Rick Bonnette and ePublisher eBookGuides4Life.com will be at Roxy Coffee, 6 Mill St., Acton, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an eBook signing of his children's eBook, The Incredible Adventures of Goon Sharoon. Proceeds to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation. Come out to support your hospital. Info: www.GoonSharoon.com Humane Society kittens: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. Georgetown. Kittens available from the UCHS's Kitten Foster and Adoption Program to approved homes for $160 cash, includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations and microchip. Info: www.uchskittens.blogspot.com or Barb, 905-8738547. P.S.: Arrangements can be made for kittens to be picked up after Christmas. Ticket to Christmas: Georgetown Children's Chorus presents a rock musical, Ticket to Christmas on Dec. 11 (1 p.m. and 3 p.m. shows) and Dec. 12 (1 p.m. and 3 p.m. shows) at the John Elliott Theatre. This production, complete with lively music, costumes, sound and lighting takes us on a journey from a modern day shopping mall to Bethlehem. On the way, a materialistic young girl finds out about the real meaning of Christmas. Suitable for all ages. Tickets are $15 adults ($10 under 18) plus HST. Tickets: 905-877-3700 or online, www. haltonhills.ca/theatre. Old Fashioned Christmas: 12-4 p.m. in Downtown Acton! Includes horse and carriage rides, shopping, community carol sing in the Parkette at Mill & Main St. and lots more! Info: 519853-9555, www.downtownacton.ca Christmas concert: All are invited to celebrate Christmas at Georgetown Alliance Church's children's musical The Signs of Christmas. The performance will take place at 2 p.m. and refreshments will be served afterwards. Info: church office, 905-873-0249. Gaudeamus Children's Choir of Halton Hills presents Goin' Home for Christmas, a Celtic Celebration with special guests The Variante Harp and Flute Duo, 7 p.m. at St. John's United Church, 11 Guelph St. Tickets at The Freckled Lion. Info: www.gaudeamuschoirs.com or 416-895-2697. Men's Toonie Breakfast: 8-309:30 a.m. at Bethel Church 365 Queen St. E., in Acton. Enjoy bacon, eggs, toast, coffee, and more. Just $2! Info: www.actoncrc.com Hungry Man Breakfast: will be served 8-11 a.m. at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. Cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids under 12. Take-out too. Nordic Pole Walking: Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St. S.-- bring toonie for CAShh or UCHS. More CALENDAR, pg. 25