7 In Focus, July, 2011 For a limited time. At participating McDonald's® restaurants in Canada. ©2011 McDonald's. 185 Guelph Street, 374 Queen Street E., Georgetown Acton (Restaurant address) Open 24 Hours Open at 5:00 am Mon to Fri. July Calendar of Events Ongoing Downtown Georgetown Farmers' Market: Main Street in Downtown Georgetown shuts down every Saturday morning throughout the summer and welcomes farmers and other vendors. Downtown Georgetown offers a historic setting, many restaurants. cafés and stores to add to your enjoyment! A mini market runs Wednesday afternoons in July and August from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wesleyan Street. Downtown Acton Farmers' Market: The market's second season has begun! Come and check out "Where Fresh Meets Family" with local, organic produce and meats as well as local handcrafts and fresh-baked pastries and breads on Thursdays between 3 and 7 p.m. The season runs from until October 6. Info: www.downtownacton.ca. Park at Prospect Park, starting with a children's bicycle parade at 5 p.m. Decorate your bike and join the parade. Various prizes will be awarded. Concert starts at 6 p.m. featuring local entertainment. Enjoy the Acton Firefighters fireworks display at dusk. Info: www. downtownacton.ca. BBQ and Fireworks: A chicken barbecue, entertainment and fireworks are part of the Canada Day celebrations at St. Alban's (537 Main Street, Glen Williams). Come at 6:30 p.m. for a fun-filled evening on the banks of the Credit River. Tickets at the door: adults $17.50, child (5-12) $8.75, children under 5 free. Info: Fioretta, 905-873-6765. at www.willowparkecology.ca or call 905-873-0614. Each session will include hands-on scientific investigations, games and something to take home, as well as a special activity to help your child learn about renewable energy. for the food bank. The draw will be August 6 at 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 Words in Action: Check out Words in Action, an enthusiastic poetry experience, at 7 p.m. with featured poet Beth-Anne Fischer and on September 21 with featured poet Kay'la Fraser, at The Roxy (6 Mill Street East, Acton). Info: 519-853-1830 or www. roxycoffee.ca. Wednesday, July 6 Strawberry Social: Georgetown Hospital Volunteers will be having a Strawberry Social at Norval United Church (486 Guelph Street, Norval) from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets, $9, are available at the Hospital Gift Shop or call Iona at 905-877-0767. Saturday, July 16 Movies In The Park: Bring a chair and a blanket and come out and enjoy a free movie under the stars with friends and family in Glen Williams Park. Please support the local food bank and bring a non-perishable item donation. The movie starts at dusk, so arrive early for best seating and activities for the children. Info: www.partycinemas.com. Trunk Sale: A Trunk and Bake Sale will be held at St. John's Anglican Church in Stewarttown (at the corner of Trafalgar Road and 15 Sideroad) from 8 a.m. to noon. Vendors are welcome. Cost: $10. Info: Maureen, 905-8732216. Friday, July 8 Video Dance Party: A video dance party will be held for youth aged 7 to 14 at Acton Town Hall Centre from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets available online at videodanceparty.ca or at the door starting at 5 p.m. Dances are fundraisers for, and chaperoned by, local youth sports groups and organizations and are hosted by Party Cinemas. Saturday, July 2 Movies In The Park: Bring a chair and a blanket and enjoy a free movie under the stars with friends and family in Glen Williams Park. Please support the local food bank and bring a non-perishable item donation. The movie starts at dusk, so arrive early for best seating and activities for the children. Visit www. partycinemas.com for movie titles and further details. Saturday, July 9 Movies In The Park: Bring a chair and a blanket and come out and enjoy a free movie under the stars with friends and family at Prospect Park in Acton. Please support the local food bank and bring a non-perishable item donation. The movie starts at dusk, so arrive early for best seating and activities for the children. Info: www.partycinemas.com. Farmers' Market Raffle: The Georgetown Bread Basket will be selling raffle tickets at the Georgetown Farmers' Market to help raise funds Friday, July 1 Canada Day in the Glen: Glen Williams will be hosting its annual Canada Day celebration, which includes a parade (at noon), ball games, Seniors Strawberry Tea, fire department demonstrations, walking tours, games, music and the Canada Day Duck Race (at 4 p.m.). Info: 905-877-7119. Canada Day in Acton: Celebrate Canada Day at the Concert in the Sunday, July 17 Re-Energize Me: Willow Park Ecology Centre will be hosting displays and demonstrations on renewable energy programs and products from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Come out and see the many ways you can green your life and help planet Earth. For info or to register for the event, go to www.willowparkecology.ca, or call 905-873-0614. Tuesday, July 5 Willow Park Drop-In Sessions: Kids ages 6 to 10 are welcome to attend the weekly drop-in sessions at Willow Park Ecology Centre, running from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in July and August. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required by the Friday of the preceding week. Register "I always thought of this as God's country." ~ Canadian historian Jack Granatstein