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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 7 Apr 2011, p. 26

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26 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, April 7, 2011 Macbeth: presented by Acton High School, April 7, 8 and 9. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. Tickets $15, available at the door or 519-853-2920 to pre-order. Not recommended for children. Free skating party: Heritage Orthodonitcs sponsors a free skating party, 10-11:50 a.m. at MoldMasters SportsPlex. Helmets strongly advised. Easter and Mother's Day sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Extendicare Halton Hills, 9 Lindsay Crt (at Hwy 7 and Trafalgar Rd). Jewelry, bath and beauty, and novelty items. Info: Carm, 905-702-5085. Skating Showcase: hosted by Georgetown Skating Club, 7-8:30 p.m. at Mold-Masters SportsPlex. Tickets at the door; $10 for adults, $7 for children 12 and under or a family pass for $25, (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Girls Night Out: Women are invited to Acton Town Hall Centre, 7:30-11 p.m. to browse favourite vendors, plus the penny table. Admission $15 includes light snacks and a glass of wine. Proceeds towards the construction of the Citizens Hall at the Acton town Hall Centre. Tickets at the door, 19 Willow St., N., Acton. Info: 519-8535302 or info@actontownhall.com Munch to the Movies: 12 noon at the Acton library. PA Day Leisure Swim: will be held 2-3 p.m. at both Gellert and Acton pools. Regular admission and admittance policy apply. 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. Rotary Club of Georgetown meets for breakfast Fridays 7:30 a.m. at the Ares Restaurant with topical speakers. Cost $10. Bruce Trail hike: Level 2, 8 km hike along the treed fence lines of the Brown and Benton farm properties. Depart 10 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snacks. Leader: Janet, 519-853-1285. Lenten Quiet Day - Choosing a Compassionate Life: at St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Three talks interspersed with quiet time and drawing themes from Karen Armstrong's book: 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life. Refreshments will be served. Info: Canon Margaret 905-699-3725 or Maureen 905873-2216. All are welcome. Caring for your Aging Parents Friday, April 8 ­ Helping Your Parents Stay in Their Home seminar: will be held 9 a.m. at Georgetown Alliance Church, 290 Main St. S., Georgetown. This free seminar will focus on the wide range of issues that face adult children as their parents remain in their home and provide info on the various services that are available to support them. All welcome. Info: Pastor Doug, 905 873-0250 ext. 102 or doug@togetheratgac.com. Alzheimer's Disease info: View the informative video series Family Guide to Alzheimer Disease, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Sundeck Lounge, The Sands, 20 McFarlane Dr., Georgetown. On April 9: Understanding Alzheimer's, Behaviour Issues, Daily Life and on April 16, Family Caregiving and Transitions. Please RSVP Murray Gregory, 905-702-5322. No admission, but donation to Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton gratefully accepted. 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 $6 for adults and $3 for kids under 12. Take-out is also available. Greater Wellington Children's 26th Festival: will be held at St. Alban's in Acton, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee is $20. This is open to children between the ages of 5 and 12 years. There will be lots of activities so it is advised that sandals are not worn. Bring your own lunch in a disposable bag, juice and cookies will be provided at lunch and afternoon breaks. Info: Rev. Brian at St. Albans, 519-853-2711. Bring a Friend event: hosted by the North Halton Girls Hockey Assoc. ­ Twisters at Mold-Masters SportsPlex. The `Bring a Friend' is for girls that would like to try hockey for the first time (equipment required), 3-5 p.m., register (3-3:15 p.m.) followed by meeting coaches, learning about equipment and the programs available. Hour 2 (4 p.m.) on ice experience - skills and fun. Open to all girls, ages 5 to 10. They do not have to have a friend to attend. Registration for the 2011/2012 season has begun and rep tryouts begin April 15. Info: info@nhgha.com Georgetown Bach Chorale: presents Bach's "Mass in b minor", known for its impressive choruses and complex orchestrations. Music director Ron Greidanus will conduct from the harpsichord, and in keeping with an historically Community Calendar accurate presentation, musicians will accompany the chorale on period instruments. The performance will take place at 2 p.m. at the Holy Cross Church, Argyll Rd. at Mountainview Rd. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students/children, at Foodstuffs, 905-877-6569, The Freckled Lion, 905-873-1213, by calling 905-877-2493 or www. georgetownbachchorale.com Scott Woods and the Scott Woods Band: at Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, at 7 p.m. Woods is a Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Champion, plus winner of several other National and Regional Fiddling Championships, including Canadian Fiddle Entertainer of the year. They will put a song in your heart, a smile on your face, and a bounce in your step. Tickets are $20 each, available at the church office, 905-877-7585. info: www.scottwoods.ca Museum concert: 2-4 p.m. at the Halton Region Museum with entertainer, singer and musician Christopher Plock, specializing in Jazz vocals and the saxophone. Tickets are available for $20 at the door and include entertainment, light snacks and a cash bar (beer and wine). To purchase tickets or for more information call 905-8752200, ext. 27 or www.halton.ca/ jazzatthemuseum. Sports Museum closed in April: Halton Hills Sports Museum and Resource Centre in the Gordon Alcott Heritage Hall at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex on Guelph St., Georgetown will be closed on Sunday during the month of April. Edible and Medicinal Plants: Alexis Burnett is a naturalist, tracker, wilderness skills practitioner and canoe guide. Join Halton/North Peel Naturalists as he unravels some of the mysteries of the local flora. The nutritious and healing qualities of native plants will be his focus on this evening, 7:30 p.m. at St. Alban Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. Info: 905877-1539. Summer Sports Camp: Sportzplus and Georgetown Salvation Army Church offers a kids' summer sports camp. Registration takes place April 12, 19, and 26, 7-9 p.m. at the church at 271 Mountainview Rd S. Camp runs July 11- 15 and August 22-26 and is open to boys and girls ages 6-13; Early Bird pricing - register on or before April 12th and pay only $120/child; after April 12th cost is $130/child or $120 each for more than one child/ family. Info: 905-877-1374 or www. sportzplus.org RWTO meeting: The Peel North Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario will meet 10:15 a.m. at North Bramalea United Church, 363 Howden Blvd, Bramalea. Provincial newsletter resolutions will be discussed. Provincial and branch fees are due. Peel North president, Linda Elgie, will present her travelogue to the frozen world of Antarctica. All retired women teachers welcome. RSVP: 905-796-2146. Georgetown Seniors Centre bid euchre: 7 p.m. at the centre on Guelph St. Admission $2. TOPS-Georgetown meets Tuesdays at St. Andrew's United Church, 89 Mountainview Rd. S. Weigh-in: 6:30 p.m. Meetings at 7:30 p.m. Esquesing Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. at the Acton Town Hall on Willow St. in Acton. Topic: Acton Town Hall Project -- Experience the wonderful glory of the restored public hall of Acton Town Hall after decades of restoration work. Cathy and Bill Sanford will give a guided tour of the facility and recount the long story of its restoration. All welcome. Sleepytime Stories: Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring their bedtime friends to this free 30-minute program for grownups and young children to enjoy together at Halton Hills Public Library. There will be stories, sing songs and have lots of fun! On Wednesdays at the Georgetown Branch, 7 p.m., April 13 to June 1. Family Storytime: is a free 30-minute program for grownups and young children to enjoy together at the Library. It includes stories, music and lots of fun! You don't need to register for this program: just drop in! On Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. at the Georgetown Branch, and 2 p.m.at the Acton HUB (McKenzie-Smith Bennett School). Ballinafad Hall Board euchre: will be held at the Ballinafad Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3/ player. Ham Dinner: 6 p.m. at Huttonville United Church. Adults $15, children (10 and under), $6. Senior Men's Luncheon: Jim Montgomery of the Canadian Air & Space Museum, Downsview wil be the guest speaker, 12 noon at Maple Ave. Baptist Church. All retired men are invited. Lunch, speaker and friendship for $10. Info: 905-877-6029. Thursday, April 14 Wednesday, April 13 Sunday, April 10 Debbie & Patti would like to invite you to join them in the surprise celebration of their mother LOUISE MOSSOP'S 75TH BIRTHDAY on Sun. April 10, 2011 at the Glen Williams Town Hall. Please drop in anytime between 2 - 4 pm. Saturday, April 9 Spring Registration Locally since 1996 Tuesday, April 12 with SHERRY LAWSON Rampulla's Martial Arts (14 Main St., South) TUES. 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm Beg/Inter 11 wks Terra Cotta Community Centre (High Street, Terra Cotta, 15 mins. from Georgetown) * MON. 7:30 pm 9:00 pm Beg/Inter 10 wks TUES. MEDITATION 9:15 am- 9:55 am (no charge) 11 wks TUES. 10:00 am-11:30 am Beg/Inter 11 wks WED. 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Beg/Inter 11 wks St. Andrews United Church (Mountainview & Sinclair, Georgetown) * FRI. 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm Beg/Inter 11 wks Hillcrest Church (5th Sideroad & Trafalgar across from Pineview Public School) THURS. 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm Beg/Inter 11 wks Discounts for Students, Seniors & Families SPRING SESSION starting April 22-June 30, 2011. *No classes Friday, April 22, Monday, May 23 or May 2-6, 2011. For registration please call 519-833-9402

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