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•T he I FP • H al to n H ill s •T hu rs da y, J ul y 25 , 2 01 3 26 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, July 26 Fantastic Fun Friday: Kids enter- ing SK to Gr. 5 are invited for a fun day of games, crafts and faith explora- tion, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Norval United Church. Cost is $10 each. Children bring a nut free lunch and one snack. Info/to register: www.norvalunited.ca/ summerdaycamps . Technology Made Simple: at the Georgetown Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (also August 9, 16 & 23) and Satur- days, 9:30-11:30 a.m., July 27, August 10 and 24. Reservations are recom- mended, drop-ins welcome. Get help with your technology questions! Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2511. Georgetown Homecoming 2013: July 26 to 28. Celebrations are planned at the Memorial Arena. Wine and cheese on Friday night. Dance with live bands on Satur- day night. Downtown on Sunday. For details and reg- istration, see www. georgetownhomecoming.com. Tick- ets must be purchased in advance for Friday and Saturday night activities. See Homecoming 2013 section in today's edition. Acton Legion euchre: Friday night, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at the Acton Legion. Ad- mission $2. Rotary Club: meets 7:15 a.m. at Ares Restaurant with guest speaker Pav Penna who will be discussing climate change facts that the Canadian main- stream media fails to report. Guests welcome. RSVP: linda@zammit.ca Saturday, July 27 Geronimo Stilton: Children are in- vited to come and say hello everyone's favourite mouse character. Don't forget to bring your cameras and your hugs, 11:30 a.m.-noon at the Georgetown li- brary. Info: www.hhpl.on.ca. Saturday Stop-in Fun: Kids can drop in and make a craft or play some board games at Halton Hills Public Li- brary, both branches, on Saturdays be- tween 2-4 p.m. (no program in the Ac- ton Branch on August 3). Info: www. hhpl.on.ca or call 905-873-2681 x 2520 or 519-853-0301. North Halton Kitten Rescue: has kittens and young cats for adoption to approved homes, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. George- town. Adoption fee of $160 includes: spay/neuter, first vaccinations, para- site treatment, microchip and a bag of food. Preview at www.NHKR.ca or Barb, 905-873-8547. Drop In Family Storytime: Fami- lies with young children are invited to drop in at the Georgetown Library for stories, music and lots of fun, Fridays, 10 a.m., until August 21 and Satur- days, 11 a.m., until August 24. Filmaking fundraiser: Christ the King student filmakers will host a fundraiser at Andrews' Scenic Acres (9365 10 Sideroad in Milton) from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. to fund their latest movie. Sunday, July 28 Bruce Trail Hike: Level 2, 10 km carpool hike. Depart 9:30 a.m. from the small, separate area of the parking lot south of the Georgetown Professional Arts building, 99 Sinclair. Humber Valley Heritage Trail hike through the floodplain of the Humber River. Dress for the weather and bring insect repel- lent, sunscreen, water and a snack. Leader: Angelika, 905-877-7805 asgk. canada@sympatico.ca Jamboree: at Erin Legion Branch 442. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Roast beef dinner at 5 p.m. Summer Services: Join St. John's United Church members at their out- door service (10 a.m.) at its Glen loca- tion, 533 Main St. Nordic Pole Walking: 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Glen Williams Park. Meet by the gazebo. Led by Natalie Lidano, certified Nordixx instructor, this free weekly program is designed for those who have never Nordic pole walked and want to learn the basics or for the beginner who wants to work on their technique. Sunday's Cool: at Knox Church teaches God's word to children, 4-16, in fun and meaningful ways. Chil- dren 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. Church reception: St. Andrew's United Church will be hosting a lun- cheon and reception immediately fol- lowing the 10 a.m. worship service as part of Georgetown Homecoming weekend. Please join members for food, fellowship and memorabilia. Monday, July 29 Monday Night Hike: Level 1, 5-6 km, approximately 1 1/2 hour easy pace, loop hike. Are you new to hik- ing? Come for a short evening hike in the Halton area and learn about the Bruce Trail and hiking. All ages are welcome but children must be accom- panied by an adult. Please wear appro- priate footwear, no flip flops. Dress for the weather and bring insect repellent, sunscreen, water and a snack. Depart at 6 p.m. from the small, separate area of the parking lot south of the George- town Professional Arts building, 99 Sinclair. Leader: Janet 519-853-1285 Eco Camp: Kids entering SK to Gr. 5 are invited for five full days of games, crafts, faith exploration and learning about the environment, July 29-Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Norval United Church. Includes a visit to Wil- low Park Ecology Centre. Cost is $60 each. Children bring a nut free lunch and one snack each day. Info/to reg- ister: www.norvalunited.ca/summer- daycamps. Tuesday, July 30 Kids' Creative Sessions: 10-11:30 a.m. at Willow Park Ecology Centre. Each session will give your kids a chance to play fun games, do hands-on activities, and a creative construction project while outdoors. July 30 is Wil- low Park Friendship Day, when partic- ipants make friends with all the plants and animals at Willow Park. Children ages 6-10 years of age may attend. Spaces are limited so register early, and no later than the Friday before the program, at www.willowparkecology. ca/dropinreg. The sessions run rain or shine, with a nominal fee of $5 per ses- sion per participant. VBS registration: St. Andrew's United Church, 89 Mountainview Rd. S., is holding a Vacation Bible School program for children, ages 4-10, on Au- gust 12-16, 9 a.m. to noon. This year's theme is "Son West Round Up". It is a fun time for children to learn about God through crafts, games, stories and music. Registrations will be received at the church office July 30, 31 and August 1. The cost is free, but dona- tions are appreciated. Info/to register: church office, 905-877-4482. Registra- tions forms can also be downloaded www.standrewsuc.ca Continued on page 27 Elizabeth McKechnie (left) and Bridgette Walpole of Georgetown, both 11, re- cently went door-to-door in their neigh- bourhod and collected $264 in dona- tions for victims of the Lac Megantic train disaster. Submitted photo Kind kids