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16 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, January 6, 2011 Ballinafad Hall Board euchre: at the Ballinafad Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per player. Light lunch. Thursday, Jan. 6 Friday, Jan. 7 Video Dance Party: will be held for youth, ages 7-14 at Acton Town Hall Centre, 7-10 p.m. Tickets available online at videodanceparty.ca or at the door at 5 p.m. Youth dance: for youth in Grades 6-8 at the Gellert Community Centre, 7:30-10 p.m. 2FCÏ0CEGML?J Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Halton Small Business Centre Stand Out in a Crowd: Marketing Strategies for Success A unique educational and networking event that brings together small businesses from across Halton Region, Bridges to Better Business gives small businesses the opportunity y to learn, share best practices and make valuable business connectio ons. 2FSPQB?WÏ$C@PS?PWÏÏ Oakville Conference Centre 2515 Wyecroft Road, Oakville Ï? K ÏlÏÏN K 0CEGQRCPÏ?RÏÌÌÏCVR ÏÏMP $50.00/person vents www.halton.ca/businessev where paid Recreation and Parks staff and volunteers are in attendance. Tickets, $9. After school program: 3:30-5:15 p.m. at Nassagaweya Presby. Church, 3097 15 Sideroad, for kids, ages 4-8 and ages 9-12.Info: 905-854-1055, www.nassagaweya.com. Friday night euchre: resumes 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. $5 Friday Dinners: resumes 6-7 p.m. at Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. includes dinner and coffee/tea. Desserts $1 extra. 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. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 8 km loop hike along the Eramosa River on an abandoned railway bed to a fine lookout over the Eramosa valley. Depart at 10 a.m. from the mall parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snacks/ lunch. Leader: Janet, 519-853-1285. Humane Society kittens: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu 235 Guelph St. Georgetown. Kittens to approved homes for $160 cash, includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations and microchip. Info: www.uchskittens.blogspot.com or Barb, 905-873-8547. Hungry Man Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. Cost: $5, adults,$2.50, kids under 12. Take-out too. Men's Toonie Breakfast: 8-30-9:30 a.m. at Bethel Church 365 Queen St. E., in Acton. Enjoy bacon, eggs, toast, coffee, and more. Just $2! Info: www.actoncrc.com Halton Hills Sports Museum and Resource Centre: is open during the Raiders game, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-9 p.m. and on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. (Jan. 16, 23, 30) in the Gordon Alcott Heritage Hall at the MoldMasters SportsPlex. Nordic Pole Walking: Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St. S. Bring toonie for CAShh or UCHS. Sponsored by GEM Health Care Services www. gemhealthcarehalton.com. NHL Alumni takes on Halton Hills Firefighters in an afternoon game at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex. Proceeds to CAShh. For tickets call Bryan Turner, 905877-6421. Hurry they're almost all sold out. Knox Sunday's Cool: Sundays at 11 a.m. at Knox Church, Georgetown. Until Easter, participants will be learning through cooking, computers, science experiments, and crafts about God's gift to us in Jesus Christ and why that is a reason for children and adults to have hope as they go through life Info: www.sundayscool.ca, 905-877-7585 or www.knoxgeorgetown.ca Community Calendar Blood donor clinics: 2-8 p.m. at Maple Avenue Baptist Church, 177 Maple Ave and 4-8 p.m. at Acton Arena & Community Centre. For appointment call 1-888-236-6283. TOPS-Acton meets Mondays at St. Joseph Church, Church St. E. Weigh-in: 6-7 p.m. Meetings follow until 8 p.m. Info: Jacquie, 519-853-1019. Halton Hills Toastmasters: meets Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Alban's parish hall, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. Info: Brenda LaRose, 519-853-3274, hhtm.membership@ gmail.com or www.haltonhillstm.org. High School Information Night: for parents of Grade 8 students who will attend Grade 9 in Sept. 2011 at Georgetown High School (905-877-6966); Large Group Assembly, 6:30 p.m.; guided tours, 7 p.m.; Special Programs (Essential Level & Special Education; French Immersion; ISP/IB & Gifted; Grade 8 LEAP Program; Life Skills and The Centre), 7 p.m. North Halton/Peel Naturalist Club meets: to hear about Biology and Geology of the James Bay Lowlands by Dr. W.D. McIlveen. Everyone is welcome to this presentation, 7:30 p.m. at St. Alban's Church, Glen Williams. Info: 905-877-1539. Resume help: If you need help updating your resume, a career information specialist from The Centre for Skills Development and Training will be on hand at Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch, 1-4 p.m. Call 905-702-7311 ext. 109 to book your free one-hour appointment. Sportz Plus recreational volleyball and basketball for parents: This is a time to meet other parents through sports weekly on Tuesday evenings. Info: The Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church, 905-877-1374. TOPS-Georgetown: meets at St. Andrew's Church. Weigh-in: 6:30 p.m. Meetings follow at 7:30 p.m. Esquesing Historical Society: meets 7:30 p.m. at Knox Church, Main St. S., Georgetown. Topic: Movie Theatres in Halton Hills-- Mark Rowe, assisted by Karen Hunter, will give a presentation on the history of the old cinemas that existed in Georgetown and Acton. Everyone is welcome, free. High School Information Night: for parents of Grade 8 students who will attend Grade 9 in Sept. 2011 at Acton High School (519-853-2920), large group presentation: 7 p.m.; small group questions and answers session: 7:45 p.m. and tours at 8:30 p.m. GEORGETOWN JUNIOR "A" Monday, Jan. 10 Saturday, Jan. 8 Tuesday, Jan. 11 Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs Starting a Small Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, PCESJ?RGMLQÏJGACLACQÏR?VCQÏ?LBÏÍL?LAGLEÏ options. Wed., Jan. 12 Halton Regional Centre 1:00 ­ 3:00 p.m. $25/person Networking: Learn how to maximize opportunities and increase sales by meeting others and creating winning relationships in the business community. 2FSPQ Ï(?L Ï Oakville Public Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Consultant-on-Site Program: In partnership with the Halton Hills Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Georgetown Branch Library MLÏ2FSPQ Ï(?L Ï ÏÏNNMGLRKCLRQÏKSQRÏ@CÏ booked in advance. Bookkeeping: Understand bookkeeping NPGLAGNJCQÏ?LBÏNP?ARGACQÏÍL?LAG?JÏ statements, taxation, expenses and software programs. Wed., Jan. 26 Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch 1:00 ­ 3:00 p.m. $25/person Consultant-on-Site Program: In partnership with the Milton Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the +GJRMLÏ.S@JGAÏ*G@P?PWÏMLÏ2FSPQ Ï$C@ Ï ÏÏ Appointments must be booked in advance. Starting a Small Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, PCESJ?RGMLQÏJGACLACQÏR?VCQÏ?LBÏÍL?LAGLE options. 5CB Ï$C@ Ï Milton Public Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Sunday, Jan. 9 Wednesday, Jan. 12 Registration and pre-payment for all seminars is required as seating is limited. Contact us for more information and registration details for these events. Join our online community. Get connected at www.halton.ca/business! Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 "G?JÏÏMPÏÌÌÏkÏ2MJJÏ$PCCÏÌÌÌÏkÏ227ÏÌÌÏkÏUUU F?JRML A? 070111 GEORGETOWN JR. A GEORGETOWN TOYOTA RAIDERS vs OAKVILLE BLADES Saturday, January 8, 2011 7:30 pm Mold-Masters SportsPlex (Alcott Arena) www.georgetownraidersjra.com GAME OF THE WEEK