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•T h e IF P • H al to n H ill s •T hu rs da y, N ov em be r 2 7, 2 01 4 30 Friday, Nov. 28 Sale of Cakes, Cookies and More: Nov. 27-29 at the George- town Market Place Mall. The Credit Valley Shrine Club's annual sale of fruit cake, shortbread cookies, fudge and truffles in support of Shriners' Hospitals for Children. Also Dec. 4-6. Acton Rotary hosts its annual Wine & Cheese: at the Acton Town Hall Centre on Willow St., 6:30-11 p.m. Music by the Kurt Lund Trio. Silent auction, 50/50 draw. Tickets, $40/person includes your selection of wines and cheese. For tickets email ActonRotary@hotmail.com or visit Halton Hills Furniture or Home Hardware. Coffee, Books and Conver- sation: Join the staff at Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch, 2-3 p.m. for some freshly brewed coffee, your favourite books and some wonderful conversation! Youth Drop-In Nights: 7-9 p.m. at Norval United Church. Acton Legion euchre: 7:15-9:45 p.m. $2. Georgetown Legion euchre: 7 p.m. every Friday. Admission $2. Volunteers wanted: Inuit Out- reach mission group is currently working hard to prepare the next shipment at Bethel Christian Re- formed Church, 365 Queen St., Acton. Volunteers who would like to help sort and pack boxes are wel- come anytime 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 Montgomery Christmas: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Norval. Church Ba- zaars 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Theatre play, 3:30 p.m. at St Paul's Parish Hall. Info: www.lmmontgomerynorval. com, www.spiritofmaudtheatre- company.com Norval United Church Ba- zaar: with candy and bake tables, treasures, crafts, jewelry, antiques and Farmers Market featuring meat pies, jams, jellies, preserves & home grown vegetables. Tea Room at our house next door will be serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PRÉPARATION POUR L'AVENT: Soirée spéciale incluant des chants, saynètes, messe, et ac- tivités de préparation pour l'avent. Samedi 29 novembre prochain, en- tre 19h00 et 22h30, au gymnase de l'école du Sacré-Cœur, au 34 Miller Drive, Georgetown. Pour plus de détails: Maryse Mallet-Sinnis, 289- 891-8145 Georgetown Horticultural So- ciety's Christmas Wreath Work- shop: on theme, Joy to the World with instructor Karen Sutcliffe, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $50 non-mem- bers. Pre-registration is required in order to ensure enough supplies. Location provided to registrants. To register call Dorinne Wagner, 905-877-4131 or e-mail Lil Taggart, liltovey@hotmail.com Halton Hills Sports Museum & Resource Centre: will be open 6-9 p.m. on Saturday and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. NHKR adoption day: Kittens are available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; young cats, 1-4 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. Info: Barb, 905-873- 8547 or www.nhkr.ca Huttonville Craft and Antique show: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun. at Huttonville School, 2322 Embleton Rd. 120-jury selected Ontario artisans. Admission: $6 in- cludes both days. Huttonville United Church ba- zaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Embleton Rd. Bake sale, crafts and lunch. Animals Homeward Bound Book and Bake sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. John's Church, 112 Main St., Rockwood. Sunday, Nov. 30 Christmas Concert: fea- turing Halton Hills Concert Band, 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main St. S., George- town. Tickets: 905- 877-7585. Advent: every Sunday, starting Nov. 30, 7-8 p.m. Norval United Church's sanctuary will be open for quiet contemplation, some interac- tive reflection, and a simple Com- munion liturgy a 7:45 p.m. Get away from the crowds and get back to Christmas. Anniversary service: St. An- drew's United Church, 89 Moun- tainview Rd. S. is holding its 56th Anniversary Worship service, 10 a.m. This is the first Sunday of the advent season as we prepare for Christmas. Special music, nursery and Sunday School. Message: Cast- ing a New Vision. Info: www.stan- drewsuc.ca Advent Taize Worship ser- vice: 7 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, Georgetown. Come and join us for a quiet, meditative ser- vice with soothing music and can- dles. All are welcome! Silver Creek trail hike: Moder- ate pace, 8-10 km. Depart at 10 a.m. from the parking lot southeast of the Georgetown Market Place. We'll do a loop hike through hardwood forest along the edge of the Silver Creek Valley. There are numer- ous cracks and crevices along the trail as well as very rocky sections. Weather will be cool, dress warm- bring lunch and water. Leader: Paul, 905-877-1294. Cats Anonymous Christmas Open House and Craft Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shelter in Marsville. Info: 519-855-6850 www. catsanonymous.ca Absolutely Acton Speaker Series: 2 p.m. at the Acton Town Hall Centre, featuring Dr. Dot Tuer on the art of the Americas. Tickets: adults $20, students $15 includes dessert reception. Tickets in ad- vance at the Acton li- brary or at door. Emotions Anonymous (EA): meets Sundays 7 p.m. at 39 John St. Acton. (beside St Joseph Church parking lot enter in front door.) Info: Debbie, 519-853-8262. Be Still & Know God Candle- light Church: 7:30 p.m. every Sun- day at St. Alban's Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. Our beautiful old church, lit only by candles. An atmosphere of reverence and peace and wonder. Scripture, chanted psalms, slow prayer. Nothing for the congregation to say or do or read-- only to enter and receive and experience. Open to everyone. Monday, Dec. 1 Light up the Hills Ignition Night (Georgetown): Light up the Hills is ready to illuminate Halton Hills for the seventh year in George- town, starting at 5:30 p.m. Lights will be turned on at 7 p.m. Prayer Purls: Bring your knit- ting projects to the Prayer Purl meetings and knit together with other women. This group desires to encourage those in need, or those who are celebrating, with a knitted shawl or item that has had God's love and promises knitted into them. Meet in the lower hall of Norval United Church on the first Monday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 905-877-6122, www.norval- united.ca http://www.norvalunited. ca Frank Black exhibit at the Helson Gallery: Frank Black was a mainstay of the local art commu- nity for several decades. This show, December to February, will high- light works from private collections along with pieces from the Town of Halton Hills collection. Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills (CAShh)15th An- niversary Celebration: at the Ac- ton Legion on February 14, 2015. Tickets are $50 per person and in- cludes dinner, entertainment and silent auction available as of Dec.1 at the CAShh office, 222 Mountain- view Rd, N., Georgetown. Tuesday, Dec. 2 Light up the Hills Ignition Night (Acton/Glen Williams): The fun starts at 5 p.m. in Acton and at 6:30 p.m. in Glen Williams. Lights will be turned on at both locations at 7 p.m. Come for a magical eve- ning of hot chocolate, cookies, en- tertainment. Musical evening: 7:30 p.m. in the John Elliott Theatre, 9 Church St., Georgetown. CFUW Georgetown's Christmas meeting fea- tures musicians Brenda Lewis and Gayle Ackroyd presenting a musical reper- toire. The public is welcome. Christmas Sing-a-long: 7:30- 8:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main St. S., Down- town Georgetown. Featured Haydn Evans and Maeve Sharkey. Enjoy a wonderful fun, free, and casual evening out singing your favourite Christmas songs. Info: 905-877- 7585. Try Lawn Bowling: A way to put off the winter blues and pre- pare for the next summer season of bowling, come out to the Milton indoor soccer arena, 821 Main St. E. in Milton, and try your hand at lawn bowling every Tuesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Cost is only $7. Wednesday, Dec 3 Grief Group for Parents: The loss of a child is a unique form of grief. A grief support group for par- ents who have lost a child meets the first Wednesday of the month. If you know of anyone who might benefit from such a group please let them know. Info: Paul Ivany, 905- 877-6122, paul@norvalunited.ca Thursday, Dec. 4 Senior Men's Luncheon: 12 noon at the Georgetown Active Liv- ing Centre, 318 Guelph St. All re- tired men are invited for a lunch, a speaker and friendship all for $10. The speaker is Christoph Summer, Administrator of Mountainview Residence and Terrace. Info: 905- 877-6029. Fellowship 55+ Senior's Lun- cheon: The first Thursday of the month, 12 noon at Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St. Everyone 55 or older is invited for a delicious lunch and euchre. The cost is $4. To reserve your place at the table please RSVP to Bruce Cunnington, 905-873-0729, www.norvalunited. ca. RSVPs are requested by the Monday evening. Glen Williams Town Hall Board annual general meeting: 7:30 p.m. at Glen Williams Town Hall, 1 Prince St. to elect trustees. The election will be followed by re- freshments and a slide presentation by historian Mark Rowe of historic photos of Glen Williams. Holiday Magic on Mill & Main: 6-9 p.m. in downtown Ac- ton. Horse and carriage rides with Santa, Christmas tree lighting cere- mony, Christmas shopping specials and lots more. Info: 519-853-9555, www.downtownacton.ca Friday, Dec. 5 Celtic Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. presented by the Georgetown Celtic Fiddle Orchestra at St. An- drew's United Church on Mounta- inview Road. Tickets: Academy of Music, 905-877-2770. A Kindred Spirit Christmas: presented by The Spirit of Maud Theatre Company, Dec. 5-7 at St. Paul's Anglican Church Parish Hall, 16 Adamson St., Norval. Various performance times. Info/tickets: www.spiritofmaudtheatrecompany. com/ Youth Dance: 7:30-10 p.m. at the Gellert Centre for youth in Grades 6-8. Dec. 5 (Much Music), Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6 (Much Mu- sic). Tickets, $9 regular and $12.50 Much Music. Saturday, Dec. 6 Upper Credit Humane Soci- ety bake sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UCHS Thrift Shop in the Moore Park Plaza, 68 Main St. N. in Georgetown. Pet Pictures with Santa: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ruffin's Pet Cen- ter, 140 Guelph St. Georgetown. Cost: $10. Proceeds to local animal shelters. Cats Anonymous kittens are always on site and available for adoption. $150. Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m. to noon at Knox Presbyterian Church, corner of Main and Church Sts, Georgetown. Tickets are $5 avail- able at the door. An English Christmas Tea: 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Churchill Com- munity Church, 14406 Churchill Rd. N., Acton (at Third Line & Erin- Halton Townline, east of Hwy. 25). Home United Church Annual Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1500 Mayfield Rd Community Calendar