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22 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Thursday, Feb. 14 Valentine Day Free Sports Night: Ball hockey, soccer, basket- ball, Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Put on by Halton Hills Bible Chapel in the Georgetown District Christian School gym (use rear entrance). Welcome to anyone over 14 years old (bring health card for reg- istration). Info: www.haltonhillsbiblechapel.com Halton Hands in Motion: Knitting and Crocheting Guild meets 7-9 p.m. at Georgetown Seniors Centre, 318 Guelph St. (rear entrance). Join knitters and crocheters of all skill levels as we show share and learn new techniques. Membership $25/sea- son; non-member fee $5. Info: Diane, 905-877-1521. Limehouse euchre: Limehouse Womens Institute hosts euchre, 7:30 p.m. at the Limehouse Memorial Hall. Admission $3, light lunch provided. Phoenix Warriors: meets 7:30-8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday, 42 Mill St., Acton. This self-help peer group is for individuals with a mood disorder which includes change in mood, thought, energy and behavior. Info: 519-853-9793. Cocaine Anonymous: a 12-step based fellowship meets Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Sacre-Coeur Church, 39 Guelph St., Georgetown (use back door basement). Info: Cocaine Anonymous, toll free: 1-866-622-4636 or www.ca.org. Parents and Tots group: Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. at St. John's United Church, 11 Guelph St. This free program will emphasize fun, creativity, and discussion of topics that impact our everyday lives. Please call Kelly Thomson (minister and mom to toddler Joshua) at 905-877-2531. Healthiest Babies Possible: Halton Region Health Department prenatal program is accepting registration for its six-week pro- gram Thursdays at Ontario Early Years Centre-Georgetown, 96 Guelph St. To register: 1-866-442-5866. Info: www.halton.ca. Friday, Feb. 15 Family Storytime: Kids and their grownups can enjoy 30 minutes of stories, music and fun, Fridays 10:30 a.m. at the Gellert Centre. Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. Friday night volleyball: Fun, mixed, volleyball on Friday nights in Acton. Non-competitive, 8-10 p.m. All adults welcome for fun and a social evening. Contact Bonnie Walker, 905-873-7125 or John Beaudette, 905-854-0755. Saturday, Feb. 16 Kitten adoption: Upper Credit Humane Society kitten foster program has kittens for adoption at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St., noon to 4 p.m. Come see all the black kittens! The adoption fee is $140 to approved homes. Info: www.uchskittens.blogspot.com or Barb, 905-873-8547. Texas HoldEm: The Optimist Club of Georgetown hosts a Texas HoldEm fundraiser. Registration is at 6:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Optimist Hall, Hwy 7 past 22 Sideroad. Tickets $60. For tickets call John, 905- 877-2931 or David, 905-702-0120. Proceeds to Optimist Friends of the Youth programs in Halton Hills. Chocolate & Roses: performed by the Georgetown Choral Society under the direction of A. Dale Wood, 8 p.m., at Georgetown District Christian School. Its a hospital benefit con- cert for Georgetown Hospital to help support local healthcare in the Halton Hills community. Tickets $20, at Bergsmas Paint & Wallpaper, The Freckled Lion, Alexandre or at www.george- townchoral.ca. The choir will be performing a collection of songs of love, show tunes and lighthearted songs. Family Storytime: Kids and their grownups can enjoy 30 minutes of stories, music and fun, Saturdays, 11 a.m. at the Georgetown branch. Curl for Heart: hosted by Heart and Stroke Foundation, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Acton Curling Club, 242 Churchill Rd., N. in Acton. Cost is $120 per team or $20 per participant. First time curlers are welcome. To register: Jennifer, 905-451-0021 or e-mail jtremaine@hsf.on.ca. Info: www.fitforheart.ca. An Evening of Early Music: Georgetown Bach Chorale, with Linda Melsted on violin, presents a selection of English madrigals and motets as well as Bachs Ciaconne for solo violin and voices and Ye Shepherds Tell Me, a song for three male voices by Joseph Mazzinghi (1765-1844). This event will be held at St. Albans Anglican Church, Glen Williams. Tickets: $20 for adults, stu- dents/children $10, available at Foodstuffs, 89 Main St., The Freckled Lion, 56 Main St. or by calling 905-877-8321. Euchre: is held every Saturday night at the Hornby Co-opera- tive Nursery School on Steeles Ave. at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Dance: Everyone is welcome to Parents Without Partners (PWP)s Valentines Dance, 8 p.m. at Terry Miller Rec Centre, 1295 Williams Parkway Blvd. Brampton. Cost is $15 regular admission; $10 after 10 p.m. (no buffet) and includes DJ, large dance floor, buffet and prizes. Info: 905-874-1279. Overeaters Anonymous: Halton Hills residents are welcome to: 10 a.m. Saturdays at Claude Presbyterian Church, 15175 Hurontario St. (Hwy 10, north of King Rd.), Caledon. Info: Sue, 905-951-7227. Pet fundraiser: Today (Feb. 16) is the last chance to buy heart-shaped tags to aid pet shelters. Global and Ryans Pet Foods, 280 Guelph St. and Royal Canin Health Nutrition will match $1 for every purchase of the $1 tag with 100 per cent of the proceeds to go to the a local animal shelter. Chinese Happy New Year: Halton Region Chinese Canadian Association (HRCCA) will be hosting its annual Chinese New Year fundraising dinner at Summit Garden Chinese Cuisine. Proceeds to United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton. Tickets can be ordered by calling 905-847-8023 or by sending an e-mail to hrcca@hrcca.ca. Info: www.hrcca.ca. Halton Fair Vote: invites you to their next meeting 10 a.m. at the United Way office, 466 Speers Rd. Oakville. Sunday, Feb. 17 Gospel Music Sunday: 11 a.m. at Hillcrest United Church, Trafalgar Road and 5 Sideroad. Everyone welcome for this special service featuring old and mod- ern gospel music. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 6 to 8 km car pool hike on local trail. Depart at 10:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring snacks and water. Leader: Paul 905-873-1294. High School Youth Group: ALL youth in Grades 9-12 are welcome to come out for Games Nite at Norval United Church, 6-9 p.m. Board games, card games, video games Wii would like to play! Bring a snack to share, bring your friends. RSVP 905.877.6122; youth@norvalunited.ca; norvalunited.ca K.A.S.M.A- Kids Against Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Hot chocolate/ baked goodies stand for SMA, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Sobeys, 372 Queen St. E. Acton. All proceeds go to Families of SMA Canada to raise money for research. Monday, Feb. 18 (Family Day) Blood donor clinic: Canadian Blood Services is asking you to start a new Family Day tradition by donating blood at the Acton Legion Hall, 15 Wright Ave., 4-8 p.m. First-time blood donors between the ages of 17 to 61 are always welcome. Call 1-888-2- DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to check eligibility requirements, or to make an appointment. Info: www.blood.ca. Norval United Church Prayer Purls: Interested in knitting? Interested in praying for others? Join the Prayer Purls and knit a prayer shawl at Norval United Church. Knitting lessons offered. Contact 905-877-6122; youth@norvalunited.ca; www.norvalu- nited.ca Get Into Family Day: Recreation & Parks invites you to Family Day Skating and Swimming. Public Skate at Acton Arena & Community Centre, 2:30-3:50 p.m. and at Mold-Masters SportsPlex, 3-4:20 p.m. Leisure Swim, 1-2:30 p.m. and Family Swim, 2:30-4 p.m. at the Gellert and Acton pools. Visit www.hal- tonhills.ca for arena and pool information. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Do you like to garden?: Learn how to Create continuous Bloom in your Garden from speaker Lorraine Roberts from Plant Paradise Country Gardens. Lorraine will be sharing her extensive knowledge at the Acton Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton. All welcome. Wednesday, Feb. 20 Horticultural Society: Learn how to Landscape with Native Trees and Shrubs with Ken Parker at the monthly meeting of Georgetown Horticultural Society, 7:30 p.m. at St. Georges Church. See details www.georgetownhorticulturalsociety.com Retired Women Teachers: The Lydia Snow Branch meets at St. Andrews Church, at 9:30 a.m. This will be a general meeting including a 50/50 draw and book sale, a therapeutic drumming. All retired women teachers welcome. Info: Anne, 519-853-1375. Evening Euchre: will be hosted by the Acton Seniors Centre in the Acton Community Centre, at 7 p.m. All welcome. Community Calendar