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Friday, Sept. 23 Art exhibit: hosted by Terra Cotta artists at de Jong studio/gallery, 15 Isabella St., Terra Cotta. Meet the artists reception, 6-10 p.m. Show continues Saturday and Sunday, 12-6 p.m. Info: 905877-4993. Just for Us Originals The Wearable Art Show: hosted by Georgetown artist Bonnie Glass at the Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, Sept. 23-24. Info: www. justforusoriginals.com Harmony Preschool, operated by Halton Hills Christian School, hosts an Open House every Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the school, 11643 Trafalgar Rd. Spaces are still available for 2 1/2 to 4 years old. Call 905-877-4221 or www.harmonypreschool.ca Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Dinner will be held at St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown (corner of Trafalgar Road and 15 Sideroad). Come for a delicious dinner (including dessert and beverage) at 6 p.m. Cost: adults $15; children (6-10 years) $6; preschoolers, free. To reserve tickets, call Joan, 905-877-5797. Texas Hold'Em: hosted by Optimist Club of Georgetown. 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, 905-877-2931 or David, 905-702-0120. Nordic Pole Walking: Mondays and Fridays 10-11 a.m. in Prospect Park, Acton. Bring toonie for Acton Foodshare food bank. Led by certified Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122, Sponsored by GEM Health Care Services www.gemhealthcare.com Saturday, Sept. 24 Cruizin' in the Past Lane Concert featuring Eric Walton and his guitar singing hits from the '50s and '60s along with some favourite old hymns, to be held 3:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Knox Presbyterian Church, Georgetown. The concert will be followed in the lower hall by '50s style diner fare, hamburger, pasta salad, tea, coffee, and dessert. Tickets are $10 each (including food) and are available after worship on Sundays, or at the church office, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Tues. to Fri., or call Eric Walton, 905-878-1588. In support of Mission & Outreach projects. Youth Darts: Starting Saturday Sept 24, 9-11 a.m., for boys and girls ages 11-18 years at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. No experience necessary; all welcome. Wiener Campfire roast: 6 p.m. at St. Alban's Church, 19 St. Alban's Dr. in Acton. Everyone who wants to have fun around the fire is welcome. Info: Rev. Brian, 519-853-2711. 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. Free concert and seminar: ReliAble Independent Living Services/AgeResource TM Associates present at Roxy Coffee House, 6 Mill St. Acton, 1 p.m. (free coffee 1-2 p.m.) "The Sandwich Generation: In A Pickle Without Bread" featuring singer songwriter Shawn Brush and speaker Ralph Umansky, age resource consultant. An entertaining event offering guidance on Independent Living at Home for ElderCare, Aging in Place, and Mobility Issues for any reason. Info: 905-487-6365 or www.theaccessiblecafe.com. Bark Around the Park: presented by St. Mary's CBM, is a walkathon in support of Upper Credit Humane Society at the CBM Sales Faciilties, 12522 Fifth Line, Limehouse. Registration is 10 a.m., walk starts at 11 a.m. Stay after the Walk for a cash BBQ, raffle, fun dog games, nail trims, agility trials, bouncy castle, face painting and more. Prize for most pledges raised. Loot bags for the 30 walkers registered. Dogs, big or small, are welcome. Info: Savannah, uppercreditevents@ gmail.com or 905-299-2221 or www.uppercredit.com Silent auction/bbq & corn roast: 4-7 p.m. at the Limehouse Memorial Hall. Seventy plus items up for bid. Come early, bid often, great for early Christmas shopping. Enjoy barbecue/ corn roast. Hosted by, and a fundraiser, for the Limehouse Memorial Hall. Bruce Trail hike: Level 2, 6-8 km carpool. The ecological health of the Escarpment depends on its diversity of landscapes and species. On this loop hike, you will see forests in various stages of succession, a vibrant stream that forms the headwaters of Sixteen Mile Creek, and a lively meadow where land that was once cleared for farming is gradually reverting back to native forest. Depart Community Calendar at 9 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers & the grey medical building. Bring water, snack/lunch. Leader: Janet, 519-853-1285. Halton Hills Sports Museum and Resource Centre will be open during the Raiders hockey game. Downtown Georgetown Farmers' Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All welcome to buy farmers' produce and vendors' wares. Acton Trunk Sale: on Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hide House parking lot. Upper Credit Humane Society Thrift Shop's monthly auction ends with live bidding at 4:30 p.m. at the shop, 69 Main St. N.(Moore Park Plaza) Georgetown. Visit www.uppercredit.com to view auction items. 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, 905691-9122. Sunday, Sept. 25 6th Annual "Share the Road for Greg Ride: The Ride begins at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton, at 10 a.m. This year's Ride will feature an important addition, the unveiling of a permanent memorial to OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart who was killed on a training ride on his bicycle on Tremaine Rd in Milton on June 6, 2006. Greg's widow Eleanor McMahon is the CEO of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, an organization she started in his memory. The organization has grown to over 3,500 supporters across Ontario. Info: http://www.sharetheroad.ca/share-the-roadfor-greg-ride-2011-p142964 Ontario Genealogical Society Halton-Peel Branch meets 2 p.m. at the Oakville Public Library (lower level), 120 Navy St., Oakville. Local historian and author, John McDonald explores the life and times of William Halton, who gave the original Halton County its name.Visitors welcome. Info: Jane Watt, 905828-8411 or Mike Payne, 905877-7627. Back to Church Sunday: 10:30 a.m. at St. Alban's Church in Acton. Bring your neighbours and friends and come join in the joy and worship. Info: Rev. Brian, 519853-2711. Community Lawn Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10231 Old Pinecrest Rd. Proceeds to pitStop, an association committed to prevented a quarry in Norval. Antiques, jewelry, collectibles, toys, furniture, household goods etc. 4th Annual Walk for Georgetown Hospital at the hospital, 1 Princess Anne Dr. Georgetown. Registration begins at 9:30 am. with the Walk start at 11 a.m. Contact: Nicole Hand, 905-873-0111 ext. 8220 or by e-mail nhand@haltonhealthcare.on.ca Limehouse Presbyterian Church holds its 150th Anniversary Service at 11 a.m. Guest minister, The Rev. Harvey Self. Knox Bells of Praise, a handbell choir from Meaford, will share their ministry of music at this special service. A light luncheon will be served following worship. Come celebrate! Sunday's Cool at Knox Church teaches God's word to children in fun and meaningful ways. Children do science experiments, cook, play lesson based computer games in our computer lab, and create arts and crafts while learning God's word in a nurturing environment. Check out www. Sundayscool.ca. Sunday's Cool classes are available for ages 4 to 16. Georgetown Runners meet for weekly club runs every Sunday at 8 a.m. from Atlantis Athletics Fitness Centre (corner of Guelph St. and Mountainview Rd.) and Thursdays at 7 p.m. from the Gellert Centre (10241 Eighth Line). All are welcome to join club runs ­ from the novice to the seasoned athlete. Visit www. georgetownrunners.ca or call 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.) Everyone is welcome. There are no dues or fees required to attend. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve-step program to help people cope with stress. The program is open to anyone who has a desire to become emotionally well. Members attend for various reasons, among them depression, anxiety, relationship problems and other emotional difficulties. Info: Robert or Donna, 519853-2972. Monday, Sept. 26 Halton Hills Toastmasters: meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Alban's parish hall, 537 Main St., Glen Williams every Monday night (excluding holidays). Develop your communication and leadership skills now. Info: VP of Membership Brenda LaRose, 519-853-3274 or President Kathy-Atkinson Thomas, 647-505-0677; email hhtm.membership@gmail. com or go to www.haltonhillstm.org. Halton Hills Quilters Guild will meet at the Lions Club Hall, 42 Mill St. (behind Memorial Arena), Georgetown, 7 p.m. (Guild Library at 6:45 p.m.). Program: 20th Anniversary Celebration. Guests welcome. Cost $5. Info: Judy Makinson, President, 905-877-4338. Halton Fresh Food Box: will hold its first Annual General Meeting and 2011 Volunteer Appreciation, 5-8 p.m. at St. Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington. All people interested in furthering the purpose statement of the Halton Fresh Food Box are encouraged to attend this important business meeting. The agenda will be posted at www.haltonfreshfoodbox.com Al-Anon Family Group meetings: 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: 1-888-4252666. 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, 519-8531019. Celebrate Recovery: Are you feeling that your life is out of control? Are you looking for a place to go where you can safely admit that you are struggling with addictions or compulsive habits? Many have experienced freedom through Celebrate Recovery, an internationally-recognized, Christ-centred 12-step recovery program. All are welcome every Monday night, 7 p.m. at Georgetown Alliance Church. Info: Doug, 905-873-0249 or CR@togetheratgac.com or www.celebraterecovery.ca More CALENDAR, pg. 37 33 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, September 22, 2011