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1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 Toll Free: 1-866-442-5866 TTY: 905-827-9833 www.halton.ca The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca For more information, please call 905-825-6000 or 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). Were moving! Effective Monday, January 28, 2008 Halton Regions North District Operations Centre will be moving from our location at 1180 Steeles Avenue in Milton to 8140 Fifth Line, RR#3 Georgetown. Our main telephone number remains 905-825-6000, toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). All staff current extensions and fax numbers will remain the same. Our mailing address remains 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 11 01 08 Mirasol Spanish Services Rosemary Davison, B.A., M.A., B.ED. small class size workbook included authentic Mexican dinner reading, writing, listening & conversational activities Please call Rosemary Davison at 905-876-3057 WINTER/SPRING SPANISH CLASSES Beginners: Mondays, Feb. 4 - May 5/08 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. (No classes Monday March 10) *Enquire about Advanced Classes Learn Spanish for Business, Travel or Fun! Dennis & Heather Norton are happy to announce the engagement of their son RYAN ALEXANDER to MELINDA MARIE daughter of John & Herminia Vieira. The wedding will take place on July 26, 2008. Love & Best Wishes for a long & happy life together. 26 Acton/Georgetown, Friday, January 11, 2008 Continued from pg. 21 Tuesday, Jan. 15 Bible study: St. Georges Anglican Church, 60 Guelph St., presents nine studies with commentary for individuals or groups on Jeremiah, Jan. 8 to March 11. Evening or afternoon sessions. Info: Cathy Hunt, 905-877-6264. Retired Women Teachers meet: The Lydia Snow (north Halton) Branch will meet at the Milton police station community room, 9:30 a.m. This will be a general meeting including a 50/50 draw and book sale. The guest speaker, Judy Riepma, will share her experiences as a volunteer in Africa. All retired women teachers are welcome to attend. Info: Anne, 519-853-1375. Are you a gardener?: Acton Horticultural Society meetings start up again! Join the Society and learn more from our guest speak- ers. Canada Blooms speaker Stephanie Morris will share with us A Few of Her Favourite Things that make a garden special, 7:30 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton. All gardeners and aspiring green thumbs are welcome. Info: Ruth, 519-853-0009. Cabin Fever Busters: resumes at Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church, 271 Mountain- view Rd. S. A drop-in play group for moms/caregivers and preschoolers weekly on Tuesday mornings, 10:30 a.m. to noon. No registra- tion required. Free. Snack, play, videos, books, and friends! Info: 905-877-1374. GDHS information night: Parents of Grade 8 students enter- ing GDHS in September are invited to find out more about high school education. Discussion topics will include an overview of the Grade 9 program, services for students and diploma require- ments. At Georgetown High School: 5:30 p.m. refreshments; small groups (French immersion, special education/essential/IB, ISP programs; large group assembly, 6:45 p.m. and displays and tours, 7:30-9 p.m. Palette and Pencil Guild: an art group of Credit Valley Artisans meets every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. inside Cedarvale Cottage. All newcomers welcome. Info: Rita, 519-853-9226 or e-mail: rita- jan2006@yahoo.ca Calling New Parents: is a free program for parents and babies (six months and under). Each week, the group with a public health nurse, will discuss parenting and infant care. Groups in Acton or Georgetown, Tuesday afternoons. Info: 1-866-442-5866 or www.halton.ca. TOPS-Georgetown: join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at St. Andrews United Church, Tuesdays; weigh-in 6:30 p.m. and get together, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 Horticultural Society: David Hobson talks about Garden Humour or Humour in the Garden at the monthly meeting of the Georgetown Horticultural Society, 7:30 p.m. at St. Georges Church. Also on the agenda: Photo contest, see rules in Yearbook or www.georgetownhorticulturalsociety.com AHS information night: Parents of Grade 8 students entering AHS in September are invited to find out more about high school education. Discussion topics will include an overview of the Grade 9 program, services for students and diploma requirements. At Acton High school: large group assembly, 7 p.m.; small group questions and answers session, 7:45 p.m. and tours at 8:30 p.m. Acton euchre: Acton Seniors Centre in the Acton Arena & Community Centre hosts Evening Euchre, 7 p.m. All wel- come. Awana Kids Club: is offered to children from JK to Grade 6 and is hosted by Maple Avenue Baptist Church, 6:25-8 p.m. All are invited to come out for fun and learning. Info: Ed Egberts, 905-838-4644 or Heather Stiff, 905-873-9549. Parents without Partners (PWP): is a non-profit, social sup- port group for single parents and their children, which serves the Halton Hills area. We have information and orientation sessions each Wednesday. Come out to see what we are all about. Info: 905-970-0160 or 905-846-4883 or www.pwpbrampton.com. Special Needs Parent Support Group: Do you have a child aged 0 to 6 years old with undiagnosed or recently diagnosed special needs? Join other parents to share the challenges, joys and fears of raising a child with special needs every third Wednesday of the month 7 -9 p.m. at Ontario Early Years, Georgetown Satellite. Info: 905-873-2960. Thursday, Jan. 17 Baby Song: resumes at Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church, 271 Mountainview Rd. This is a 10-week program for parents and infants 0-1 year. Enjoy singing, special guests on relevant topics, and meeting new friends. Cost $35. E-mail: Carolyn_Simpson27@yahoo.ca or call 905-877-1374 to regis- ter. Healthiest Babies Possible: Is there a baby in your future? Halton Region Health Department Healthiest Babies Possible prenatal pro- gram is accepting reg- istration for its six-week program Thursdays at Ontario Early Years Centre- Georgetown, 96 Guelph St. To register: 1-866-442- 5866. Info: www.halton.ca. Need help with your business?: The Business Consultant on Site Program, a professional business consultant from the Halton Region Business Development Centre will be at the Georgetown Branch of the Halton Hills Public Library on January 17, February 21 and March 20. Register for a free one-hour consulta- tion at 1-866-4HALTON. French Immersion info night: Halton District School Board holds a 7 p.m. information night for students entering French Immersion programs at George Kennedy School in Georgetown or Robert Little School in Acton. The deadline to register for French Immersion programs is Jan. 21. Chocolate Nights with Marc Thuet: A free Green & Blacks Organic Cooking Class with renowned Chef Marc Thuet will be held 7-8:30 p.m. at the Real Canadian Super Store, 171 Guelph St. Georgetown. Seating is limited. To reserve your spot please call 1-800-296-2332 ext.3 or visit www.balanced-living.com. Free entry. Cocaine Anonymous: a 12-step based fellowship meets Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Sacre-Coeur Church, 39 Guelph St., Georgetown (use back door basement). This meeting is open to all people who might have difficulties overcoming their addiction to cocaine and any other drugs. Info: Cocaine Anonymous, toll free: 1-866-622-4636 or www.ca.org. Community Calendar