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7 In Focus, February, 2011 Buttermilk Biscuits (Restaurant address) 185 Guelph Street, Georgetown Open 24 Hours 374 Queen Street E., Acton Open at 5:00 am Mon to Fri At participating McDonald's restaurants in Canada, excluding certain retail locations. ©2011 McDonald's. February Calendar of Events Tuesday, February 1 CFUW Meeting: The Canadian Federation of University Women and the Halton Hills Public Library invite you to listen to Dr. David Mutch from the University of Guelph, who will talk about Nutrigenomics ­ how nutrition can influence our health and diet-gene-environment interactions ­ at 7:30 p.m. at St. Alban's Church (537 Main Street, Glen Williams). Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2511 or www. hhpl.on.ca or www.cfuw-georgetown.ca. creditvalleyca.ca/education or call 905-670-1615 ext. 221. Snowshoeing ­ Explorer II: Running from 2 to 4 p.m. at Terra Cotta Conservation Area, this program is intended for those who have learned the basic skills of snowshoeing and are ready to explore a longer route with some more difficult terrain. Snowshoes are provided. This program is free with admission. Registration is required. Register online at www.creditvalleyca.ca/education or call 905-670-1615 ext. 221. Monday, February 14 Choclate Sale: Watch for details for the Georgetown Hospital Volunteers' Annual Chocolate Sale. Stock up on chocolate for your favourite girl or guy before Valentine's Day arrives. Georgetown Legion (127 Mill Street) from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Info: Wendi and Hugh, 519-856-9266 or email, hhunter@thetank.biz Saturday, February 26 The Heart of the Winter: The Georgetown Bach Chorale presents The Heart of the Winter, a special 8 p.m. performance at the Croatian Church (9118 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Norval). Works include Arvo Part's I am the Vine and Bruckner's Mass in E Minor. Tickets are $25 ($10 for students) and available at Foodstuffs, The Freckled Lion, 905-877-2493 or www.georgetownbachchorale.com. UCHS Anniversary: An anniversary event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Upper Credit Humane Society Thrift Shop (68 Main Street North, Moore Park Plaza, Georgetown). Come for complimentary light refreshments, door prizes and raffles. Saturday, February 19 Family Fishing Weekend: If you or someone you know would like to try fishing in Ontario waters for the first time (or the first time in a long time), then Ontario Family Fishing Winter Weekend is the time to try. For those three days only (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Monday), residents can enjoy the fun of fishing in Ontario without a licence. Info: www. familyfishingweekend.com or www. conservationhalton.ca Friday, February 4 A Decade in Song: Georgetown Globe Musical Productions presents "A Time to Remember ­ Georgetown Globe: A Decade in Song." This cabaret-style show features some of the greatest hits from Globe's most popular musicals of the last 10 years. Enjoy favourites from Evita, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story and more! The show runs February 4 to 6 and 10 to 12 at 8 p.m.; and February 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Parish Hall in Norval (14 Adamson Street South). Tickets: www.haltonhills.ca/theatre or call 905-877-3700. Wednesday, February 9 Music At One: Drop by the Gallery of the Halton Hills Cultural Centre (9 Church Street, Georgetown) at 1 p.m. for a free concert. This month the featured artist is classical pianist Shoshana Telner (www. shoshanatelner.com). Saturday, February 12 Moonlight Owl Prowl: Come explore the nighttime as we call and listen for owls from 6 to 8 p.m. at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. This outdoor hike will teach you how to make an owl call while discovering the mysteries of silent flight and more for these master predators. This program is free with admission to Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Registration is required. Register online at www.creditvalleyca.ca/education or call 905-670-1615 ext. 221. Sunday, February 20 Winter Festival: Be sure to visit Downtown Acton and enjoy this wintery time of year! Lots of activities for all ages! Info: 519-853-9555, www. downtownacton.ca Sunday, February 27 Community Brunch: The Kinette Community Brunch runs 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Acton Arena & Community Centre. This all-youcan-eat buffet of ham, sausages, home fries, pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, toast, jams, fruit cocktail, dessert, fruit juices, coffee and tea. Cost: $6 and preschoolers free. This monthly event promotes community spirit and helps fundraise for local groups. Upcoming brunch dates are March 20, April 17, May 29 and June 26. Saturday, February 5 Snowshoeing ­ Explorer I: Learn the basics of snowshoeing while enjoying the beautiful winter scenery at the Terra Cotta Conservation Area from 10 a.m. to noon. This program is intended for those who have never tried snowshoeing before, though all skill levels are welcome. Snowshoes are provided. This program is free with admission. Registration is required. Register online at www. Thursday, February 24 Monthly Acoustic Jam: A group of acoustic music players and singers hold an informal song circle where you can play an instrument, sing a song or just come to listen. There are very few rules and the atmosphere is very relaxed. The musicians meet the last Thursday of each month at the Sunday, February13 Skating: Free skating, courtesy of Ted Arnott, MPP Wellington-Halton Hills, will be held at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex from 2 to 3:20 p.m. "Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart." ~Author Unknown

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