th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, F eb ru ar y 22 ,2 01 8 | 38 l Thursday, February 22 Explore the Trades Fair WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Gary Allen, 96 Guelph St , Halton Hills CONTACT: Ashley Gerber, 905-873-9816, info@vpi- inc.com, http://www.vpi-inc.com/ trades COST: VPI will be hosting an Explore the Trades Fair. The event is open for job seekers who are interested in learning more about the trades. The event will feature employers from various sectors, institutions offering trades preparation training, organizations supporting Ap- prenticeships and community partners. Baby Song WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: The Salvation Army - Georgetown Community Church, 271 Mountainview Rd South, Halton Hills CONTACT: Emily Harman, 905-877-1374 COST: $20 per family A fun music program for parents or caregivers with babies up to 2 yrs old. Join us for songs, rhymes and special topics. Registration available online at www.georgetowncommun- itychurch.ca Unbook Club WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Halton Hills Public Library - Acton, 17 River Street,, Halton Hills CONTACT: 905-873- 2681 Read a good book lately? Let us know at our Unbook Club! There's no set reading list, just drop in to the Acton Branch of the Halton Hills Public Library and join our fireside chat about everyone's recent reads. l Friday, February 23 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 technol- ogy 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 COST: $2 to get in. Poles avail- able to try. More effective than regular walking, Nordic Walking pro- vides 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! Family Storytime WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Gellert Community Centre, 10241 8th Line, Halton Hills CONTACT: lisa.hunziger@hal- tonhills.ca, http:// www.hhpl.on.ca COST: free Stories, music and fun for fami- lies with young children. Time Out Sports & Taps Planting Night "Plant & Cocktails" WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Time Out Sports and Taps, 68 Main St N, Halton Hills CONTACT: Gary Parker, info@pain- tandcocktails.com, https:// milton.snapd.com/events/ view/1122338 COST: 35 Join us at Time Out Sports & Taps in Georgetown for a new Planting Night fun event with our Plant & Cocktails host.You create a tabletop planter while sipping cocktails (drinks are not included but are available for purchase from the venue).Cre- ate a terrarium or make a plant- er.We supply the succulents & accessories, and also guidance for those who want it.Maybe armed with a little liquid "cour- age" from the bar, our planting party is a social event. Bring your friends, social group or office team and try your hand at making something that can grow. l Saturday, February 24 Men With Spatulas WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHERE: St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church, 537 Main Street, Glen Williams (Georgetown), Ontario, Halton Hills CONTACT: Louise, 9058778323, saintalban@coge- co.net, http://www.halton- hills.ca/COE/eventde- tail.php?id=24554 COST: 7 Community Breakfast. Wheel- chair Accessible. 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. Caring for Your Land and Water Workshop WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Acton Town Hall Centre, 19 Willow St N Acton, Halton Hills CONTACT: Shannon Lem, 905.670.1615x457 Make a plan for your rural prop- erty. Using the Your Guide to Caring for the Credit handbook, you will create a personalized Action Plan for your property to help you protect your land and water.In this workshop you will learn: How to attract wildlife Care for septics and wells Im- prove fish habitat Grow a forest and more!Following the work- shop, participants can schedule a free site visit to discuss envi- ronmental projects and funding eligibility through CVC's Land- owner Action Fund. Projects include well abandonment, wetland creation, tree planting, invasive species control, native plant gardening and much more. A light lunch will be included. Free. *Register by noon Friday, February 16, 2018. Family Storytime WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Halton Hills Public Library - Acton, 17 River Street,, Halton Hills CONTACT: lisa.hun- ziger@haltonhills.ca, http:// www.hhpl.on.ca COST: free Stories, music and fun for fami- lies with young children. EVENTS l GET CONNECTED Visit theifp.ca/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Nordic pole walking is one of the events happening in town this weekend. Steve Somerville/Metroland @TorontoPearson Toronto Pearson is home to Canada's busiest runways. Just like roads, they need regular upkeep. Our next runway maintenance project starts this April. We'll do most work overnight - when traffic demand is lowest - to minimize disruptions and keep passengers moving. This project may have an impact on our neighbours and passengers, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Learn more and track our progress at torontopearson.com/06-24.