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14 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,March 15, 2011 Restoring the Chestnut forest: The Canadian Chestnut Council (CCC) has been working to develop blight resistant trees that could eventually restore the American chestnut to its rightful place in deciduous forests. Hear about this effort from Kelly Schafer of the CCC, 7:30 p.m. at St. Alban's Church in Glen Williams. Info: 905-877-1539. Sponsored by the Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club. Calling all gardeners! Diana Pooke presents "Peony­ The Imperial Flower" at the Acton Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton. Info: Ruth, 519-853-0009. Chamber vendor info night: Still not sure if the Halton Hills Home & Leisure Show (April 1516) is for you? Attend the Vendor Information evening, 7-9 p.m. at Acton Arena & Community Centre, Queen St. (Hwy. 7). Info: www.haltonhillschamber.on.ca or 905-877-7119. March Break at the library: In the Georgetown Branch, drop-in crafts March 15-18, 2- 4 p.m. In the Acton Branch, dropin crafts, March 15-17, 2-4 p.m. On March 18, in Acton it's Munch to the Movies. Kids can bring their lunch and "munch" while watching some Robert Munsch movies, starting at 12 noon. Also at the Acton branch, the annual Lego contest. Kids can drop off their best Lego creation until March 17. Then they can come back and vote for their favourites between March 18-23. The theme is All Things Munsch. Info: www. hhpl.on.ca or 519-853-0301 or 905-873-2681 ext. 2520. Seussical: presented by Georgetown Globe Youth Company, March 11-20 at the John Elliott Theatre. See www.haltonhills.ca/theatre or call 905-8773700 for details on dates, times etc. March Break at Georgetown Market Place: On March 15, check out the Jungle Cat World Display from noon to 3 p.m. On March 16, try the Mad Science three fun stations, between noon and 3 p.m. On March 17, there's two craft stations-- braclets, necklaces, paper bag kites, salt dough shamrocks and paper plate birds, between noon and 3 p.m. On March 18, come see the Sciensational Snakes Display, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 March Break Leisure Swimming/Skating: will be offered March 14-18. Swimming , sponsored by Tim Hortons will be held at the Acton and Gellert Pools, 1:30-3 p.m., and skating, sponsored by the Acton Rotary Club and Georgetown Optimist Club will be held 2-3:20 p.m. at the Acton Arena, Georgetown Memorial Arena and Mold-Masters Sports Plex. Youth March Break Madness: for youth in Grades 6-12 who might be bored during March Break, check out the happenings hosted by Georgetown Christian Fellowship. March 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dodge-ball tournament at Georgetown Alliance Church. March 16, 1-4 p.m., curling at The Club at North Halton, $5; March 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ball Hockey Tournament at Georgetown Alliance Church; March 18, Raptors game leaving Georgetown Christian Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Cost $30. For more info or to sign up: Pastor Kevin. 905-873-9652, Georgetown Christian Fellowship, 13619 Hwy 7 West, kmckee@gcfchurch.ca, www.gcfchurch.ca March Mania: free during March Break, March 14-17 for children in Grades 1-5, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Georgetown Christian Fellowship, 13619 Hwy 7 West, Georgetown. Games, food, fun and movie. Info: 905-873-9652, ccochrane@gcfchurch.ca, www. gcfchurch.ca Community Calendar this free session at www.willowparkecology.com or, for further details, teresa@willowparkecology.com or call 905-873-0614. WPEC is located right beside Norval Park, a short walk from the Mary Street parking lot. Georgetown Horticultural Society: welcomes all to its monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Church on Guelph St. This month: Sandra Spudic on Japanese Garden Design. Info: www.geohort.com Nordic Pole Walking: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. outside Gellert Centre; bring toonie for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Led by certified Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122, Sponsored by GEM Health Care Services www.gemhealthcarehalton.com nity Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per player. Light lunch, coffee and tea. Men's chorus: To all men who have a heart and voice for Christian music. The Choraliers invite you to join them practice every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown. Info: 905-877-6638 or 905-877-6397. Bingo: hosted by Georgetown Optimist Club, 13439 Hwy. 7, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Cash prizes. Fundraiser for youth activities. Info: Clay, 905-873-1709. Beer & Bible is held 7:309 p.m., year round on Thursdays at the Copper Kettle Pub on Main St. in Glen Williams. The evening, hosted by St. Alban's in the Glen is casual. Join whatever nights you can for an informal Bible discussion. Everyone is welcome. Bring your Bible and purchase a beverage. Toastmasters Acton: meets 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Acton Seniors Centre in the Acton Arena & Community Centre, 415 Queen St. Develop public speaking and leadership skills while enjoying community and commaraderie with a great group of people. Guests welcome. Info: Judi Hopper, 905699-9777 or ActonTM@gmail. com CANCELLED Bruce Trail hike that had been scheduled. Maple Syrup Program: Let Willow Park Ecology Centre's staff and volunteers introduce you to a sweet, seasonal treat. From 2-3:30 p.m., listen to the native legend of how maple sugar was discovered. Learn how to tap a tree and make syrup at home. Register for Wednesday, March 16 Irish Stew Supper: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish Stew Supper at St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown (Trafalgar Road and 15 Sideroad) from 5-7 p.m. Beef or lamb stew, dessert and beverages. Live music. Adults: $10, children (610 years): $5 and preschoolers free. Tickets are available at the door. Info: 905-873-2216. Children's Bruce Trail Hike: A special St. Patrick's Day for children. Wear something green! We will meet at the Silver Creek Centre on Fallbrook Trail and will explore the Silver Creek Conservation Area. Sturdy footwear is essential and children must be accompanied by an adult. Phone or e-mail to register for this hike. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757 mosmith@cogeco.ca H.A.R.P. Annual General Meeting (AGM): The annual AGM will be held 7 p.m. at the Hornby Glen Golf Club. Following a report by H.A.R.P. President, Erik Kowal, we will be holding elections for the 2011/2012 H.A.R.P. Board (minimum six members) . NOW is the time for other members of our Hornby community to step up and help keep HARP a thriving organization. If you are willing to join the Board, call Erik Kowal, 905-876-1582 or Ken Lawday, 905-876-2527. Ballinafad Hall Board euchre: at the Ballinafad Commu- Thursday, March 17 Texas Hold'em is hosted by Optimist Club of Georgetown on the third Friday of every month, from Sept. to June. Registration is at 6:30 p.m.; game starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Optimist Hall, Hwy 7 past 22 Sideroad. Tickets $50. For tickets call John, 905-8772931 or David, 905-702-0120. Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. Everyone welcome. $5 Friday Dinners: 6-7 p.m. at Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. includes dinner and coffee/ tea. Desserts $1 extra. Dinners continue every Friday night until June. Info: 905-877-4413. 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, Sponsored by GEM Health Care Services www.gemhealthcarehalton.com Friday, March 18 157 Main St. S. in Georgetown. Violinist Edwin Huizinga with GBC artistic director Ron Greidanus will perform Cesar Franke's Sonata in A Major for piano and violin. Tickets, $40 in advance only, are available at Foodstuffs, The Freckled Lions, 905-877-2493 or www.georgetownbachchorale.com Model Train Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mountainview Residence, 222 Mountainview Rd. N., Georgetown. Erin Mills Model Railroad Association will be running their `N Scale' trains for the public. Everyone interested in model railroading is invited to come out and visit us, watch trains, and talk trains. Free admission. Info: Herb Hall, 905791-4439 or emmra.info@gmail. com Potluck and games night: 6 p.m. at Knox Ospringe Presbyterian and Community Church , corner of Highways 124 and 125. A social evening for all ages. Info: Nora, 519-856-4453. Bruce Trail Hike: Level 1, 6-8 km car pool hike along local trails. Depart at 10 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snacks. Leader: Janet 519-853-1285 Nordic Pole Walking: Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St. S.- bring toonie for CAShh or UCHS. Led by certified Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122, Sponsored by GEM Health Care Services www. gemhealthcarehalton.com. Kerr Family concert: Limehouse Presbyterian Church welcomes the Kerr Family to its regular 9:30 morning worship. The Kerr Family will share their ministry of music. A coffee hour will follow. All welcome. Evening of meditative prayer and worship time, 7-8 p.m. at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, 3097 15 Sideroad, just east of Guelph Line. Info: 905-8541055 or www.nassagaweya.com Sunday, March 20 Georgetown Bach Chorale presents The Gypsy, 8 p.m. at Saturday, March 19 Kinettes discontinue brunches Due to rising costs and a fall in attendance at the monthly Community Brunches the Kinette Club of Acton regrets to announce that Community Brunches will be cancelled effective immediately. If there is any group interested in taking on the Community Brunches please contact Gail Stone, 905-332-0653.