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41| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,F ebruary 8,2018 theifp.ca l Friday, February 9 Ask a Tech Coach WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Halton Hills Public Library - Acton, 17 River Street,, Halton Hills CONTACT: 905-873- 2681 Drop in to the Halton Hills Public Library for quick tips, tricks and assistance with your devices. We can help with many technology matters such as creating an email account, navigating social media, learning about a new tablet, and much more! Nordic pole walking group WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Dufferin Centre, 30 Park Ave., Halton Hills CONTACT: Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122, ginger.quinn@sympatico.ca, http://nordicpolewalkingonta- rio.com COST: $2 to get in. Poles available to try. More effective than regular walk- ing, Nordic Walking provides cardiovascular and full body muscle training in one physical activity. Nordic Walking is weight bearing, improves core strength, lightens the load on hips and knees up to 30% and helps improve balance and stability. Nordic Walking is the smarter way to walk! l Saturday, February 10 Georgetown Youth Darts WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 120, 127 Mill Street, Halton Hills CONTACT: Sharon Mayberry, George- town_Youth_Darts@outlook.com COST: $40 for the year A place for kids aged 13-18 to learn the game of darts. The Writers Circle WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Halton Hills Public Library - Georgetown, 9 Church Street, Halton Hills CONTACT: 905-873-2681 A monthly meet-up for local writers to share their work in progress and get feedback from fellow writers. The group is made up of all skill levels and new writers are welcome! Trinity United Church Valen- tine's Day Tea & Bake Sale WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Acton Trinity United Church, 70 Mill Street East Acton, Halton Hills CONTACT: 519-853- 1809 COST: $10, Children under 6 are free Bring your sweetie to a tea and bake sale. Tea includes sand- wiches, scones, veggies, wraps, sweets tray and coffee or tea. Large groups welcome, contact 519-853-1809 for reservations l Sunday, February 11 Bruce Trail Halton Hills Chapter Hike WHEN: 10:00 a.m WHERE: Georgetown Market Place, 280 Guelph Street, Halton Hills CON- TACT: Angelika, asgk.cana- da@sympatico.ca, http://www.to- rontobrucetrailclub.org/.shared/ app/db/TBTC_NewsAndE- vents/235/File/Newslet- ter_30a.pdf COST: Moderate pace, moderate terrain, approximately 8 km depending on weather conditions. Depart from the Georgetown Marketplace parking lot south of the grey medical building. Hike along the Escarpment through mature woods along the steep wall of the Silver Creek Valley. Bring lunch/ snacks, warm drink & wear appro- priate clothing / boots / icers. l Tuesday, February 13 Pancakes and Patient Care - Free community breakfast hosted by GHF WHEN: 7:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m WHERE: The Club at North Halton, 363 Maple Ave. Georgetown, Halton Hills CONTACT: Cathrin Hughes, 905-873-0111, chughes@haltonhealthcare.com, http://www.georgetownhospi- talfoundation.ca/sh_events/ pancakes-and-patient-care/ COST: Join us for a free informative and inspirational breakfast with fellow community members, hosted by Georgetown Hospital leader- ship!Listen to real stories from Cindy McDonell, Chief Operating Officer of Georgetown Hospital. hear about our current equipment needs from one of our physicians. Have all of your questions an- swered following the keynotes. l Wed., February 14 Men's Basketball WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Christ the King Catholic Secondary School, 161 Guelph Street, Halton Hills CONTACT: victor estevan, 905 873 8188, cpfpub@hotmail.com COST: $70 Halton Hills Men's Basketball League offers both competitive and recreational play every Wednesday until April. Minimum age is 21. For more information contact Victor Esevan at 905- 873-8188 Epidemics - Diseases that Impact Humans and Human Welfare WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main Street South, Georgetown, Halton Hills CON- TACT: Steve Blake, 1 (905) 877 8251, steveblake22@hot- mail.com, http//esquesinghistor- icalsociety.com COST: Esquesing Historical Society:In this presentation, Bill McIlveen will be exploring a sample of different and diverse types of epidemics that have plagued mankind in the past, in the pre- sent and potentially in the future. l Thursday, February 15 Ballinafad Euchre WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Ballinafad Community Centre, 9382 Wellington Rd. 42 (32 Side Rd.), Ballinafad, Halton Hills CONTACT: Jennifer, 905- 873-0301, jspencer@theifp.ca COST: Euchre at the Ballinafad Commu- nity Centre. Coffee & Tea is served. Everyone is welcome. EVENTS l GET CONNECTED Visit theifp.ca/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Wanting to have some fun but it's too cold outside? Head over to the Parry Sound Senior's Centre at 80 James thamerpic/Photo FR EE WO RK SH OP Caring for Your Land & Water Workshop Saturday Feb. 24 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Acton Town Hall Centre, Acton Light lunch provided Register at 1-800-668-5557 or cvc.ca/events Care for nature and protect your investment Learn about: • Wildlife • Protecting your well • Planting trees • Healthy habitats • Funds to start your project Create a plan for your property UPCOMING TOPICS Has Feminism Succeeded? Dr. Catherine Carstairs Wednesday, March 21st Communities in a Changing Climate Dr. Barry Smit Wednesday, April 25th For more information and to register visit: www.hhpl.on.ca Explore the University of Guelph's new archival exhibit including Lucy Maud Montgomery's Rilla of Ingleside (first published in 1921) and other novels, stories and poems and how they reflect Canadian perspectives of WWI. Materials include first editions of her novels, the original manuscript of Rilla of Ingleside, and Montgomery's archives and personal library and effects. DISCOVER NEW IDEAS. CHALLENGE YOUR OPINIONS. EXPLORE CURRENT EVENTS. Lucy Maud Montgomery and the 100th Anniversary of WWI Melissa McAfee Wednesday, February 21st 7:30pm John Elliott Theatre May 4, 11, 12 at 7:30pm May 5, 6, 12, 13 at 2pm Tickets now Available John Elliott Theatre Box Office: 9 Church St., Georgetown Phone: 905-877-3700 PRESENTED BYPRESENTED BY