Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 11 Mar 2010, p. 23

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Continued from pg. 20 Monday, March 15 March Break, March 15-19: Tear the kids away from the game consoles and send them to Recreation and Parks' March Break free holiday swimming and skating sessions. Swimming, 1:30-3 p.m., at both the Acton and Gellert Pools, is sponsored by the Tim Hortons. Skating, 2-3:30 p.m., at all three arenas-- Acton, Memorial and Mold-Masters SportsPlex-- is sponsored by the Acton Rotary Club and Georgetown Optimist Club. Entry is on a first-come, first admitted basis, subject to pool and rink capacity. Adventure Splash `n Fun: for kids, ages 7-12, March 15-19 at the Gellert Community Centre. This short camp provides a variety of exciting days to keep your kids enthused during March Break, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. but extended hours are available. Info: 905-873-2601, ext. 2275. March Break at GCF: A variety of activities will be held for junior and senior high school students and for younger grades at Georgetown Christian Fellowship. For the older children, contact Pastor Kevin, 905873-9652 at Georgetown Christian Fellowship,13619 Hwy 7 West, Georgetown, kmckee@gcfchurch.ca, www.gcfchurch.ca. For kids in Grades 1-5, contact Pastor Chris at 905-873-9652 ccochrane@gcfchurch.ca Apprenticeship seminar: March is Apprenticeship and Skilled Trades month at the Acton Employment Resource Centre and a free seminar will be held 1:30 p.m. with a licensed Automotive Service Technician who describes his career from apprentice to skilled tradesperson at Links2Care Acton Employment Resource Centre, 45 Mill St. E., Acton. To register: 519-853-5014. Community Calendar 1131 and ask to speak to a pharmacist. Free Income Tax Clinics: Halton Hills Public Library will be hosting free tax clinics for low income earners. Households with a total income of $25,000 without dependents or $30,000 with dependents are eligible. In Georgetown, clinics will be held March 16, 17, 6-8 p.m.; in the Acton Branch on March 18, 6-8 p.m. To book appointment: 519-8530301 or 905-873-2681 ext. 2511. ATHLETES of the week Acton High School Christ the King G.D.H.S Jessica Cutting Savannah Muir Chelsea Steele Troy Breen Cameron Elgie Nadiya Safonova 23 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, March 11, 2010 Wednesday, March 17 Irish Stew Supper: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish Stew Supper, 5-7 p.m. at St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown, Trafalgar Rd. and 15 Sideroad. Beef or lamb stew, dessert and beverages. Live music. Adults: $10, children (ages 6-10), $5 and preschoolers free. Tickets at the door. Info: 905-873-2216. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1 slow-paced loop hike on local trails. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Normally back by noon in time for lunch at a local eatery. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757 haltonhillshikers@yahoo.ca Georgetown Horticultural Society: hosts speaker Heinke Thiessen-Zemancik on floral design simplified at its general meeting, 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Church. Info: www.geohort.com. Acton High School Athletes of the Week are Jessica Cutting and Savannah Muir. Both are members of the Bearcats girls hockey team. Muir, who plays right wing, was chosen for her 2 goals and 2 assists in a 4-3 win over Corpus Christi. Cutting, a left winger, was selected for scoring the highest number of goals during the season and her great team spirit. Georgetown District High School Athletes of the Week are Cameron Elgie and Nadiya Safonova. Both are members of the Rebels swim team. At the recent OFSAA meet, Safonova brought home gold in the 100 freestyle, silver in the 50 butterfly and gold in the 200 medley relay. Elgie won gold in the 200 freestyle, silver in the 100 freestyle nd finished fifth in the 100 freestyle medley. Christ the King Catholic High School Athletes of the Week are Chelsea Steele and Troy Breen. Steele, a member of the Jaguars curling team, was recognized for her great effort in a game against Notre Dame, where, in spite of losing on the last rock, she played a great game as lead second. Breen, a centre on the Jaguars hockey team, was recognized for scoring the winning goal in OT in a 3-2 win over Notre Dame. SPORTS EXCHANGE Georgetown's Source for NEW and USED Sports Equipment! LACROSSE 68 Main St. N. (Hwy. 7) Georgetown ·WARRIOR ·RBK ·HARROW ·STX ·CASCADE ·DeBEER ·BRINE Casual Skating ·New & Used Skates ·New & Used Helmets ·Childrens "Push-along" Skating Aids Trade-Ins Accepted. Thursday, March 18 Ballinafad Hall Board euchre: at the Ballinafad Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per player. Light lunch. MOORE PARK PLAZA 905-873-0176 Friday, March 19 Magic of the Microphone: Do you get nervous having to speak to a crowd? Do you get overwhelmed speaking into a microphone? Would you like to learn how to have fun presenting your message? Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St. East in Acton is presenting The Magic of the Microphone: A Public Speaking Workshop, featuring guest facilitator Jennifer Ross, 2:30 p.m. Free; donations for the Acton Foodshare food bank are always appreciated. Info: the church, 519-853-2090. Come Celebrate the "Irish" at the St. Patrick's Dinner, 6-8 p.m. at St. Alban's Hall, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. Adults $12, children $6 and under age 5, free. Tickets/info: Pauline, 905-873-6760. Texas Hold'Em: hosted by Optimist Club of Georgetown. 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. Georgetown Bach Chorale returns to the intimacy of 157 Main Street for an evening of chamber music, March 19 and March 20 at 8 p.m. and tickets are $40 at Georgetown, Foodstuffs and The Freckled Lion or online www.georgetownbachchorale.com Look for an expanded version of Community Calendar at www.independentfreepress.com Call 519-856-9802 or visit hcry.org for more information. Tuesday, March 16 Do you like to garden? Learn Ten Tips on Designing a Garden-- New and Old from Canada Blooms speaker Stephanie Morris at the Acton Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Church, Acton. All welcome. Info: Ruth, 519-853-0009. Spring library program signup: Halton Hills Library has a great roster of free programs for young children. Beginning March 16 you can register online www.hhpl.on.ca. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2520, 519-853-0301 or visit www.hhpl.on.ca Dr. Seuss is on the loose this March Break! Drop in at either branch March 1618, 2-4 p.m. and make a Dr. Seuss craft. Kids under 6 will need to be helped by a grownup. On Friday, March 19 bring your lunch and Munch to the Movies-- Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat, 12 p.m. in both branches. March Break DASH Clinics: At the Acton Arena and Community Centre on March 16, enjoy Multi-Sport sessions, 1-2:30 p.m. or 2:30-4 p.m. On March 18, at the Gellert Community Centre enjoy Multi-Sport sessions, 12:30-1:30 p.m. or 1:30-3 p.m. or KIK Soccer, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: 905-8732601, ext. 2275. Infant nutrition clinic: Free at Metro Ontario Pharmacy at Metro Grocery Store, 367 Mountainview Rd., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop-in or sign up for an appointment with an experienced pharmacist. Info: 905-702- Looking for something fun and unique to do with your kids this March Break? 2010 Dates: March 13-21 Line, Milton Where: 13629 Guelph 0 p.m. on weekdays 4:3 ­ . Times: 11:00 a.m p.m. on weekends and 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 son per per .00 $8 : ion Admiss Come ride the streetcars at the Halton County Radial Railway for our first March Trolley Madness!

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