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Friday, August 12 Technology Made Simple: Hands-On Session at the Acton branch library, 2-4 p.m. Just drop in, no registration required. Music @ the Acton Legion: Enjoy entertainment on the patio with the Falcons, 7-11 p.m. Dinner served 6-9 p.m. All welcome. Wii Fun: Hey kids, between ages 8 and 13, play Wii in the Acton library, 3-4 p.m. Munch to the Movies: Kids can bring their lunch and watch a film starting at 12 noon. Just drop in. Nordic Pole Walking: Mondays and Fridays 10-11 a.m. in Prospect Park, Acton. Bring toonie for Acton Foodshare food bank. Saturday, August 13 Hungry Man Breakfast: will be served 8-11 a.m. at the Georgetown Legion Branch 120, 127 Mill St. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for kids under 12. Take-out too. Georgetown Skating Club registration: In-person Advance Skating Registration at the Georgetown Market Place Mall, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Skaters demonstrate their skills on artificial ice in the Centre Court throughout the day. Inperson advance registration at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex , Rink B, 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, and Tuesday, August 23. Payment by cash, cheque, Visa and Mastercard. Online registration is also available at www.georgetownskatingclub.ca Kitten Adoptions: North Halton Kitten Rescue has kittens for adoption at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St., Georgetown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to approved homes. $160 adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, first vaccinations, worming, microchip and a bag of food. Info: Barb, 905-873-8547. Downtown Georgetown Farmers' Market: every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until Oct. 22. Acton Trunk Sale: on Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hide House lot, until Oct. 1. Family Storytime: 11 a.m. at the Georgetown library. Book Parties: at the Library for kids, 6 and older on Saturdays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Pre-registration required: www.hhpl.on.ca Nordic Pole Walking: Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St. S.- bring toonie for CAShh or UCHS. Community Calendar parkecology.ca/current Cats Anonymous kittens: Kittens available for adoption at Ruffin's Pet Centre, 140 Guelph St., 905-8730933. Kittens always on site. Age appropriate vaccinations, spayed or neutered, flea control and dewormed, blood tested negative for leukemia and FIV $125. Georgetown Runners: meet for weekly club runs every Sunday, 8 a.m. at Atlantis Athletics Fitness Centre and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at the Gellert Centre. All welcome. Info: www.georgetownrunners.ca or Judy Smith, 905-877-1720. Emotions Anonymous (EA): meets Sundays 7 p.m. at 39 John St. Acton. (beside St Joseph Church parking lot enter in front door.) All welcome. No dues or fees required to attend. EA offers a 12-step program to help people cope with stress. Info: Robert or Donna, 519-853-2972. Sunday, August 14 Drum Circle: hosted by Willow Park Ecology Centre and led by Anthony Barr of the Sacred Sevens Sharing Circle. Come at 11:30 a.m. to make some native Canadian crafts and instruments for the drum circle that starts at 1 p.m. Listen to the tales of the ancestors and sing along. Info: www.willow- Monday, August 15 Vacation Bible School: Aug. 15-19 at Georgetown Christian Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for kids in Grades 1-5. This year's theme: Kickin' It Old School. In a world that is always searching for the "next big thing", some things will never change and can never be improved upon. God, His Promises, His Word, and the Gospel are unchangeable which is why the Go Fish Guys invite you to KICK IT OLD SCHOOL! Cost: $15/child with family rates for households with more then three kids. GCF Church is located at 13619 Hwy 7 West, Georgetown. Info: 905-873-9652, vbs@ gcfchurch.ca, www.gcfchurch.ca Al-Anon Family Group: for families and friends of alcoholics on Mondays, 1:30 p.m. (One Day at a Time Group, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 64 Church St., Acton), and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. (Acton Al-Anon Family Group, Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St., Acton). Info: 1-888-425-2666. 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. Celebrate Recovery: an internationally-recognized, Christ-centred 12-step recovery program. All are welcome every Monday, 7 p.m. at Georgetown Alliance Church. Info: Doug, 905-873-0249 or CR@ togetheratgac.com or www.celebraterecovery.ca Tuesday, August 16 19 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, August 11, 2011 Classical concert: Concert pianist Ron Greidanus performs 8 p.m. at 157 Main St. S. in Georgetown. Tickets are $30, at Foodstuffs, 89 Main St. S. or call Greidanus, 905-873-9909. Friends of The Old Seed House Garden invite green thumbs of Halton Hills to help maintain the garden Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. Sleepytime Stories: 7 p.m., on Tuesdays, at the Acton library and on Wednesdays at the Georgetown library. Just drop-in. Imagination Stations: at the Library for kids aged 8-13 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Preregistration required. Info: www. hhpl.on.ca. Willow Park Ecology Centre Summer Drop-in Sessions: will be held on Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. in August. Kids ages 6-10 are welcome to attend the weekly drop-in sessions at Willow Park Ecology Centre. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required by the Friday of the preceding week. Register at www.willowparkecology.ca or call 905-873-0614. TOPS-Georgetown meets Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 89 Mountainview Rd. S. More at www.theifp.ca/whatson/events DEATHS WALKER, Edna May Peacefully on August 7th, 2011 at Extendicare Halton Hills at the age of 90. Formerly of Waterloo. Loving wife of the late Lewis Gerald Walker (2006) for 61 years. Will be dearly missed by daughters Diane (Richard) Wagner of Georgetown and Nancy (Murray) Wiegand of Winnipeg. Loved by grandsons Robert, Karl (Danielle) and Ray (Amber). Also by greatgranddaughter Charlotte. Survived by brothers George (Greta) and Bob and sisters Viola and Dorothy. Predeceased by brother Ron and sister June. Also remembered by several surviving sisters in law and brothers in law. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905-877-3631 on Sunday August 14th from 1-4 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday August 15th, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment at Memory Gardens, Breslau. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com GEORGETOWN GARAGE SALES ... GEORGETOWN GARAGE SALES HUGE GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th and Sunday August 14th GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th 103 SNOWBERRY CRESCENT 8:00 am - 12:00 pm GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th 11180 WINSTON CHURCHILL BOULEVARD 7:30 am - 2:00 pm travel trailer, ELVIS collectibles, rotatiller, generator, hundreds of other things ..... 12252 - 8th LINE 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Assorted House Contents GARAGE SALE Saturday, August 13th 8:00 am - 1:00 pm GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th 8:00 am - 1:00 pm multi-family GARAGE SALE MOVING / GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th (32nd Sideroad) 81 EATON STREET Rain or Shine kid's clothing and toys, dishes, kitchen stuff, furniture, collectibles, books and lots more 73 MUNRO CIRCLE baby and toddler furniture, books, electronics, household items, furniture and much more!! Saturday August 13th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 41 McNALLY STREET tile tools, some furniture, fish tanks 9660 WELLINGTON ROAD 42 9:00 am - 4:00 pm furniture, tools, fridge, step exerciser, dog run and household items GARAGE SALE PERKINS, "Perk" Paul It is with great sadness that Nathan announces the passing of his loving father, Paul Perkins, on Monday August 8th, 2011 at the age of 61. Son of the late Gerry and Bette (Hayes) Perkins. Brother to the late Kim Perkins. Survived by Peggy Barber, Randy Perkins and Shelly Burns (Steve). Uncle to Josh, Joe, Aimee and Andy. Paul will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A gathering will take place at 1 Treanor Crescent in Georgetown from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Friday August 12th, 2011 to celebrate the Life of Paul Perkins. GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CONTENTS SALE Saturday August 13th and Sunday August 14th Saturday August 13th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 22 SHORTILL ROAD in Ballinafad (Trafalgar Road and 32nd Sideroad) welder, construction tools, gardening items, toys, cribs, baby furniture, bedroom set, home decor, pond liner, TV's and diningroom set 19 LAWLOR STREET baby jogger, train table, wagon and sports equipment 82 STEVENS CRESCENT GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th 131 RAYLAWN CRESCENT 8:00 am - 1:00 pm furniture, Tupperware, books, baby items, etc. 8:00 am Start GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th 15274 ARGYLL ROAD 9:00 am - 12:00 pm kids books, toys, clothing, household items MOVING / GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm No Early Birds!! 40 MOORE PARK CRESCENT ACTON GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th GARAGE SALE Saturday August 13th 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Hundreds of brand new toys and novelties, furniture, snow blower, used toys, clothes and more. ANNUAL BOOK / YARD SALE Saturday August 13th MOVING SALE Everything Must Go! Saturday August 13th 73 KILLALOE CRESCENT 92 PRINCE CHARLES DRIVE 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Books, Books, Books!! (and other things) RAINDATE: Sunday August 14th 25 OAK STREET 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Leather Couch Set Miscellaneous Household Items 19 FREDERICK STREET, NORTH in Acton 8:00 am Start Tons of Kids Toys and Household Items