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) B M M P X F F O * T $ P N J O H Make The Right Call Get your costume today! Adult & Childrens Costumes Full line of high quality accessories Marcucci Costume Studios 905.878.1504 885 Main St. E Milton Corner of Main St. & Thompson Rd. www.MarcucciStudios.com By Cory Soal R.H.A.D. . . . Lend Me Your Ears We care about your hearing! Professional Arts Building 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210 Georgetown (905) 873-6642 WHAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE WHEN PURCHASING A HEARING AID? The Ministry of Healths Assistive Devices Program (ADP) provides some assistance to both children and adults. For further information you may contact 1-800-268-6021 or ask your Hearing Instrument Practitioner for the Assistive Devices Pamphlet. Medical plans through employers, Workers Compensation, Veterans Affairs Canada, and private Insurance Companies cover many Ontario residents for hearing aids. Your Hearing Instrument Practitioner wi l l be p leased to assist you in determ ining what coverage you might have. For further information, feel free to call... Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, September 26, 2007 23 Thursday, September 27 Literacy North Halton: We need volunteer tutors for our Read*Spell*Write Program based in Georgetown. No experience necessary, training given. Registration until Oct 3. Info: 905-873- 2200. TPED (The Project to End Disease): 7-8:30 p.m. at 37 Mowat Cres., Georgetown. A series of health lectures with questions and answers. Tonight: The importance of cleanses and detox with whole natural foods. Never to be Sick Again will be discussed. Info: Susan, 905-877-7697 or healthenut@sympatico.ca Kittens adoption: Upper Credit Humane Society will be at Wal-Mart-Georgetown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with kittens ready for adoption to approved homes. The $140 fee includes spay- ing/neutering, first set of shots, deworming, micro-chipping and tattooing. Info: Cyrie Parker, 416-904-2811. Limehouse euchre: Limehouse Womens Institute hosts euchre, 7:30 p.m. at the Limehouse Memorial Hall. Admission $3, lunch. Acton Employment Resource Centre: (45 Mill St. E.) celebrates its first anniversary of pro- viding service to the Acton area with an Open House, 1-4 p.m. Old friends and newplease drop by. Info: Carol Beaton, 519-853-5014. Hospice Volunteer Orientation: Acclaim Healths Hospice Orientation Program, for new volunteers, begins on Thursday, September 27, and continues every Thursday until November 29, 1- 4 p.m. Volunteers provide emotional sup- port and friendship, outings, caregiver relief for family members, crisis support and bereavement follow-up support. This training is free of change To register, call Acclaim Health Volunteer Services: 905-827-8800 ext. 2313 or 2318. Business Network Group: an independent business networking group including people from Rockwood, Acton and Guelph meets Thursday mornings at Buckys Cafn Rockwood at 7:30 a.m. for networking and to support each other. To find out more about how the group can help you grow your business, you can meet the members at a Wine & Cheese tonight at Rumours Furniture, Main St., Rockwood, 6-8 p.m. Info: Sandra Lastovic at 519-763-3900 ext. 1001 or www.info@businessnetworkinggroup.ca Friday, September 28 Register for Race for the Hills: Adult and Family Race Challenges will be held on Saturday, October 13th, starting at 9 a.m. at the Gellert Community Centre. Refreshments and awards to follow. To register or for race information, visit www.haltonhills.ca. Registration deadline extend- ed to Friday, September 28. Friday night volleyball: Fun, mixed, and non- competitive play from 8-10 p.m. in Acton. All adults are welcome for fun and a social evening, beginning Sept. 21. Info: Bonnie Walker, 905- 873-7125 or John Beaudette, 905-854-0755. Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. Saturday, September 29 Pork Barbecue and Silent Auction: at Union Presbyterian Church, 5:30-7 p.m. at Alloa School, 1248 Mayfield Rd. Smoked pork chops, home cooked beans, potatoes, salads and delicious home baked pies await! Tickets available at the door $15 adults and $8 children. Info/or to place your order: 905-877-0584. Turkey Dinner: will be held at Limehouse Presbyterian Church. Sittings at 5:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Takeout available at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, adults $12 and children, ages 6-12, $6 and under age five, free. For tickets: Judy Burt, 905-877- 2032 or Pam Payne, 519-853-0347. Roast dinner: St. Andrews United Church, 89 Mountainview Rd. S. is holding a Pig Roast, 5-7 p.m. Come and join us for a great dinner of roast pig or beef, potatoes, salad, and some great desserts. Adults $15, and children under 12 are $5 each. Tickets are available through the church office in advance: 905-877-4482. Mom to Mom Sale: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Albans Parish Hall, 19 St. Albans Dr., Acton. Childrens and infants nearly new toys, clothes, furniture, etc. Admission: adults $2 or children under 12 free. Info: Sue, 519-853-0390. Chicken barbecue: at Churchill Community Church, 5-7:30 p.m. Dinner includes half or quarter barbecued chicken from Maple Lodge Farms, coleslaw, roll, potato and dessert. Dine in or take out. All proceeds go to the church. Churchill Community Church is located at the corner of Churchill Road north and the Erin- Halton Townline in Acton. Euchre: is held every Saturday night at the Hornby Co-operative Nursery School on Steeles Ave. at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Fall Open House: Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides hosts its annual Fall Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Oakville facility. Witness dog guides from each program demon- strate their skills, take a tour of the facilities, and discover how you can foster a future dog guide or volunteer your time at the Foundation. There is also a silent auction, with all proceeds going to providing dog guides to Canadians with sight, hearing, medical or physical disabilities. Info: 905-842-2891 or e-mail info@dogguides.com. Sunday, September 30 Purina Walk for Dog Guides: a fundraising event set to raise money for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, 1 p.m. at the George-town Lions Hall (42 Mill St.). All ages and fitness lev- els are welcome to attend the event with or without a dog. For more information or to register for the Walk, visit www.purinawalkfor- dogguides.com. Open House: Join us in our Worship and Sunday School, 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 100 Mountainview Rd. S., Georgetown. Lunch provided to follow. Info: 905-877-1172. Life Chain Sunday: Respect for Life partici- pants will gather at the corner of Guelph St. and Maple Ave., 2:30-3:30 p.m. This ecumenical, peaceful, prayerful hour is a show of unity with the pre-birthed of our society. Patronal and Harvest Festival: St Albans Anglican Church in Acton continues their 135th anniversary celebrations with a Patronal and Harvest Festival service to be held at 10:30 a.m. The dress, which is optional is period costume for 135 years ago. There will be a luncheon after- wards. Info: Rev. J Mark Tiller, 519-853-2711. Studio 49 fashion show: at St. Johns United Church in Georgetown, 1 p.m. with light refresh- ments and prize draw entries for over $3,000 in donated items from 80 local businesses. The show itself begins at 2 p.m., featuring experienced models. Proceeds to benefit Halton Womens Place, Georgetown Bread Basket, and St. Johns United Church. Tickets are $25. Tickets at the church office weekdays, 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.; at Salon 51 on Main St. or call Studio 49 at 905-877- 0226. Info: Bett at 905-877-7615 or the church office 905-877-2531. Bruce Trail Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Limehouse Conserv- ation Area. Meet at the Limehouse Memorial Hall on 22 Sideroad. Park in the lot below the Limehouse School and walk over the railway bridge to the Hall. Easy-paced 5 km hikes will leave at regular intervals during the day. Displays and refreshments. Info: www.torontobrucetrailclub.org or Maureen Smith, 905-873-9757 mosmith@cogeco.ca Special music guest: Heather Thirsk, Music Director at Mapleview Community Church in Barrie and who has recently released a new CD, will be leading the 10 a.m. worship at Georgetown Christian Fellowship, 13619 Hwy 7 west. Following Heather, her husband Bobby, who oversees Specialty Ministries at Mapleview Church, will be sharing a message. No charge, all welcome. Info: admin@gcfchurch.ca Sing from the heart: A benefit concert for Mikayla Eaton, 12 year-old heart transplant recip- ient, at Ebenezer United Church, 2-7 p.m. Open mike format: if you have always wanted to sing in front of an appreciative audience, this is your chance. Call Heather at 519-265-1345. If you have created or own art or crafts for donation to a Silent Auction, call Margaret at 519-853-0918. Bring your friends, bring your family, to a fine coffee bar featuring coffees, teas, ice creams and baked goods. Free admission! Good will offerings for the family to offset costs of supportive care. Info: Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, between Brookville and Rockwood, 905- 854-2423 or Audrey, 519-822-4374. Monday, Oct. 1 Extendicare open house: Extendicare Halton Hillls will host an Open House for the communi- ty, 1-4 p.m. Tours and refreshments. The nursing home is located at 9 Lindsay Court; visitor park- ing entrance off of Hwy. 7, at Trafalgar Rd. Georgetown Fireflies: camping club will hold their monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at the Halton Regional Police Station in 217 Guelph St. Georgetown. Any inter- ested campers are welcome to attend. Info: 905-451-6998. Halton Hills Toastmasters: a community speech club since 1983, is holding its annual humour and table topics contests, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the St. Albans Parish hall in Glen Williams. If you would like to see how Halton Hills Toastmasters can help your speaking and leader- ship skills, boost your confidence and have a great big laugh at the same time then dont miss this exceptional event! There is no charge to attend and guests are welcome. Info: Judi, 519- 853-1856 (evenings/weekends) or go to 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: Have you lost hope? Are compulsive habits ruining your life? Many have experienced freedom from their addictions through this internationally recognized 12-step recovery program at Georgetown Alliance Church, Mondays, 7 p.m. Info: Doug, 905-873- 0249 or cr@agrowingfamily.org or www.cele- braterecovery.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 Church, 70 Mill St., Acton). Info: 1-888-425- 2666. Tuesday, Oct. 2 Georgetown University Womens Club: meets in the Gallery of the Cultural Centre, 9 Church St., Georgetown at 7:30 p.m. Mary Ann Matthews, a certified graphoanalyst will give us insights into personality through handwriting analysis. We invite all members of the communi- ty, both men and women to attend this open meeting. Refreshments to follow. Volunteer appreciation: The Acton branch of the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting a volun- teer appreciation night, including a three-course dinner and entertainment, for all Canadian Cancer Society volunteers in the Acton/Wellington County/Guelph unit, 6:30 p.m. at the Acton Legion. If you would like to attend, call the Guelph Unit office, 519-824-4261. Community Calendar