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Esquesing Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. at Knox Church, Georgetown. Following a short Annual General Meeting, local historian and author Mark Rowe will explore the Aboriginal times of this area from before European arrivals to the days of Upper Canada. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1 slow-paced loop hike. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the mall parking lot-- usual spot. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757 haltonhillshikers@yahoo.ca W.I. craft night: at the Silver-Wood Women's Institute meeting, 7 p.m. at Limehouse Memorial Hall. Visitors welcome. Info: Shirley, 519-853-2604. Euchre and Games Night: games, prizes at Huttonville United Church. 7:30 p.m. Admission is $4. Family Storytime: at the Georgetown Library at 9:45 a.m. and the Acton Community Centre at 2 p.m. Participants will read children's stories, and use flannel rhymes and music in this free library program. No registration required! Also Fridays, 10:30 a.m. at the Gellert Centre and 11 a.m. at the Georgetown library. Innerscapes show: Innerscapes art group are the featured artists in the Mayor's Art Gallery in the Civic Centre beginning Feb. 10 running until March 17. Acton/Georgetown La Leche League: For mothers who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. information and support, 7:30 p.m. at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Guelph St., Georgetown. Info: Samantha: 905-702-0768. Sleepytime Stories: at Georgetown library, 7 p.m. Children wear their pajamas to this program full of stories, music and fun! No registration required! Music at One concert: 1 p.m. in the Gallery of the Cultural Centre. Shades of Love-- loves songs sung by Jordan Stumpf accompanied by pianist Terry Vaskor. Admission free; donations welcome. Chocolate sale: The Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association will be having a Valentine Day Chocolate Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wednesday, Feb. 10 Community Calendar Georgetown Hospital Activity Room. Senior Men's Luncheon: 12 p.m. at Maple Ave. Baptist Church. Speaker will be Shell Lawr. All retired men are invited to enjoy a great lunch, an interesting speaker and good camaraderie for only $10. Info: Aidan, 905-877-6029. GLT comedy: Five Tellers Dancing in the Rain is presented by members of Georgetown Little Theatre on February 11-13, 17-20, at the John Elliott Theatre. Call Box Office. 905-8773700 or order online at http://www. georgetownlittletheatre.ca/ Legion dinner/euchre: Branch 120 Georgetown Legion will be hosting $5 dinners on Friday nights at 127 Mill St. in Georgetown from 6-7 p.m. in the lounge. Non-members are welcome. Followed at 7:30 p.m. by euchre. Admission $2. Valentine's Tea: noon to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Acton. Enjoy sandwiches, scones, squares, cookies, coffee, and a variety of teas. Cost $7. Bake table, penny table and more. Come out for an afternoon of delicious fun. Snowshoeing 101: 11-11:30 a.m. at Terra Cotta Conservation Area,14452 Winston Churchill Blvd. Learn the basics of snowshoeing while enjoying the beautiful winter scenery of Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Snowshoe rental is included. Free with regular admission. Info: 905-670-1615 ext. 429 or education@creditvalleyca.ca. UCHS kitten adoptions: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. in Georgetown. Info: http://www.uchskittens.blogspot.com/ or Barb, 905-873-8547. Hungry Man's Breakfast: at Georgetown Legion, 8-11 9 a.m. Cost is $5/person (kids under 12, $2.50). Takeout too. Men's Toonie Breakfast: will be held 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Bethel Church 365 Queen St. E., Acton. Just $2! All men welcome. Info: http://www.actoncrc.com/ Victorian Valentine Tea: Enjoy high tea in the historic SS#7 Nassagaweya schoolhouse, 10802 Fifth Line at 15 Sideroad, Milton. This is a fundraising project for the Nasagiweya Historical Society. Advance tickets $8/person, $10 at the door. Two seatings at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Limited seating, early reservations recommended. Tickets/ info: Deb, 519-856-2386, at the Scotiabank in Campbellville or info@nasagiweyahistoricalsociety.com Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Friday, Feb.12 Saturday, Feb. 13 Thursday, Feb. 11 UCHS open house: The cats at the Upper Credit Humane Society are holding a Valentine's Day open house, 1-5 p.m. at the Shelter, 5383 Trafalgar Rd. N. Drop by and meet and play with over 100 cats who are excited to have more people to love...be a Valentine and make February 14th a purrrrrrfect day! Info: Shelter, 519-833-2287 or www.uppercredit.com Bruce Trail Valentine's Day hike: Level 1, 6 -7 km carpool hike to Scotsdale Farm area. Distance will depend on conditions underfoot ­ snow, ice and rocks guaranteed but pace will be slow. Wear yaktraks or icers if you have them. Depart at 1 p.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building-- back by 4 p.m. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757, haltonhillshikers@yahoo.ca Bring water/snacks. New church: Join Koinonia Worship Centre, 10:15 a.m. in the Kinsmen Hall area of the Gellert Community Centre. Sermon Topic: The Healing Effects of God's Love. Info: Robert Legair, lead pastor, 905-703-5882 or www.k-wc.org. Look for an expanded version of Community Calendar at www.independentfreepress.com Sunday, Feb. 14 Surprise your someone special by quitting smoking for Valentine's Day. And you can win a romantic getaway while you're at it! Create a spark this Valentine's Day...without the smoke. Quitting smoking can be a great gift for your partner, and for yourself. Ask your partner to be your support buddy in The Driven to Quit Challenge, and he or she can win too. Or, take The Challenge together if you are both trying to quit. 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