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the ultim ate loc al business search Video Commercials Talking Characters Local Business Directory Local Sales & SpecialsConsumer Tips 12 Acton/Georgetown, Friday, February 1, 2008 Saturday, Feb. 2 Chris Potter and the Blue Flames: Join Chris Potter as he performs with his band,The Blue Flames, at the McGibbon Hotel on Main St., in Georgetown. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets, $10, are first come, first serve. All proceeds will go directly to the Atom AE hockey team of the Georgetown Minor Hockey League. Hungry Mans Breakfast: George- town Legion hosts a Hungry Mans Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. at the branch upstairs (elevator available). Cost is $5 per person (children under 12, $2.50) Takeout available. High School Youth Group: All youth in Grades 9-12 are welcome to celebrate the end of exams 6 -10 p.m. at Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St., for a potluck dinner, moonlite tobogganing (or skating if theres no snow) and a movie. Contact 905-877-6122; youth@nor- valunited.ca; www.norvalunited.ca Family Storytime: Kids and their grownups can enjoy 30 minutes of stories, music and fun, Saturdays, 11 a.m. at the Georgetown branch. Scrapbooking Day: hosted by the Upper Credit Humane Society, will be held at The Salvation Army Community Church, 271 Mountain- view South, Georgetown, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $35, includes 4x6 work- space, coffee/muffins, lunch, free samples, supplies and instructors onsite, door prizes. Tickets available at the Shelter, 519-833-2287; the Thrift Shop, Global Pets, Pet Valu. Info: Hawley, 905-873-6687. Meet the artists: Palette & Pencil Guild of the Credit Valley Artisans holds its annual show at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre, until Feb. 25. Come and meet local artists at the opening reception Feb. 2, 7-9 p.m. Ragtime: Globe Musical Product- ions presents a concert version of the well-known musical play, Ragtime at Globes rehearsal hall in St. Pauls Church hall in Norval on Feb. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 9. Tickets at the JET Box Office, 905- 877-3700. Sunday, Feb. 3 Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 6 km car pool hike on local trail. Depart at 9 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring snacks and water. Leader: Heinz, 905- 877-3298, heinz.rushe@sympatico.ca Auditions: Georgetown Globe Productions will be holding auditions for its May production of Rodgers and Hammersteins South Pacific, 1-5 p.m., at Globes rehearsal hall in Norval. Contact Joe Gomes, 905-791-0045 o by e-mail at trinidubboy@yahoo.ca for a time slot and audition require- ments. Local Acton talent: 6:30 p.m. at Bethel Church, 365 Queen Street E., Acton. An invitation for everyone to enjoy this Living In Celebration event. Art, photogra- phy, drama, vocal, instrument, dance are just some of the talent areas. Monday, Feb. 4 Blood donor clinic: Canadian Blood Services holds a blood donor clinic at Maple Ave. Baptist Church, 177 Maple Ave., Georgetown, 2-8 p.m. To book an appointment call 1- 888-2-DONATE. Norval United Church Prayer Purls: Interested in knitting? Interested in praying for others? Join the Prayer Purls and knit a prayer shawl! All are welcome every other Monday at Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St. Knitting lessons offered. Info: 905-877-6122; youth@norvalunited.ca; www.norval- united.ca Job info session: Goodwill Employment Solutions and VPI Employment Services are providing a free two-hour information session for Halton Hills area job seekers wanting to learn about available no-cost job search assistance services. Job seekers may even be subsidy-eligible. It will be held 10 a.m. at the VPIs offices, Unit 4, Halton Hills Shopping Plaza, 235 Guelph St. Info/register: 905- 864-1644 or e-mail mdurrant@good- willonline.ca. Halton Hills Toastmasters: meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Albans Parish hall, 537 Main St. in Glen Williams. Guests are welcome. Info: Judi, 519- 853-1856 (evenings/weekends) or www.haltonhillstm.org. Bridge anyone?: Georgetown Bridge Club offers afternoon and evening games for players of all levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Info: Tom, 905-877-7486. TOPS-Acton: meets Mondays at St. Josephs Church, Church St. E. Weigh-in: 6-7 p.m. Meetings follow until 8 p.m. Info: Ena, 519-853-1526. Celebrate Recovery: an interna- tionally recognized, Christ-centred 12-step recovery program at an open meeting at Georgetown Alliance Church, every Mondays, 7 p.m. All welcome. Info: Doug, 905-873-0249 or CR@togetheratgac.com or www.celebraterecovery.com Al-Anon Family Group meetings: for families and friends of alcoholics on Mondays, 1:30 p.m. (One Day at a Time Group, St. Josephs Catholic Church, 64 Church St., Acton), and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. (Acton Al-Anon Family Group, Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St., Acton). Info: 1- 888-425-2666. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Pancake Supper: at St. Johns Anglican Church, 5-7 p.m. Bring a friend and enjoy starting the Lenten Season with pancakes and sausages. Adults $6 and children (ages 6-10) $4. The church is at Trafalgar Rd. and 15 Sideroad. Info: 905-877-5797. Pancake supper: at St. Johns United Church, 11 Guelph St., Georgetown, 5-7 p.m. Adults $5 and children 10 and under $2. Pancake Supper: at St. Andrews United Church, 89 Mountianview Rd. S., 5-7 p.m. Adults $7, children (ages 5-12) $4, preschoolers free and a family rate $20. Proceeds will sup- port youth programming. Pancake Supper: at Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St., 6-7:30 p.m. Adults $6, children (ages 6-12) $5, families $20. Pancake Supper: at St. Albans Parish Hall, 537 Main St., Glen Williams, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Freewill donations accepted with all proceeds going towards Primate World Relief & Development Fund. Transport- ation available, 905-877-8323. Family Storytime: Kids and their grownups can enjoy 30 minutes of fun, Tuesdays, 2 p.m. at the Acton Community Centre. Alzheimer support group: for family caregivers of relatives with Alzheimers Disease and related dementias, 7-9 p.m. at the Halton Regional Police Station, 217 Guelph St. in Georgetown. Info: Renita, 1- 800-387-7127. Word Lady speaks: Georgetown University Womens Club meets in the Gallery of the Cultural Centre, 9 Church St., Georgetown at 7:30 p.m. The community (both men and women) are invited to hear guest speaker, Katherine Barber, Canadas Word Lady and editor of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary. Refreshments to follow. 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: ritajan2006@yahoo.ca TOPS-Georgetown: If you want to lose weight sensibly and keep it off, 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. More CALENDAR, pg. 13 Community Calendar