Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 16 Mar 2010, Sideroads Spring 2010, SR33

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Thursday, May 6 Bee part of the action-- How do you spell fun? Literacy North Halton's Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee-- Dinner and Silent Auction will be held at the Halton Hills Banquet Hall, 3090 Steele's Ave. W., Milton. Tickets, $30, include dinner and show. Would you like to submit a team from your business or community group? Cost: $275. includes dinner for three-team participants. Info: 905-873 2200 or literacy@bellnet.ca or www.literacynh.org Keeping the Memory Alive-- The Georgetown Candlelight Tribute will celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Victory in Europe. You are invited to gather at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 120, 127 Mill St. at 6:30 p.m. sharp to walk in silence to the Georgetown Remembrance Park Cenotaph. Acton Seniors Recreation Centre hosts its Spring Bazaar with Tea, crafts, draws, bake table, plants, grannie's attic, and more, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Acton Community Centre. Info: 519-853-5951. Come Shop with Us Show-- a new one stop shopping experience will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Seniors Centre. A variety of vendors with something for everyone. new exhibit, Number 10, celebrating the group's 10th anniversary, Tuesday, May 18 until Saturday, June 5 in the Gallery at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre. calling 905-877-4411 or any Kiwanis members. Saturday, May 29 A Community Unity Day Picnic will be held 12-3 p.m. in Cedarvale Park in Georgetown. This picnic is free to the entire community. There will be activities for all ages, crafts, face-painting, bouncing castle and games, Tea Room and other entertainment, BBQ hot dogs, other food and drinks will also be supplied. Community Unity is local churches joining together to make a difference in our community. Plan to attend St. John's Church, Stewarttown's Yard & Bake Sale for baking, plants, books, crafts, toys and much more, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 905873-2216 or 905-873-6280. It's Gardening and Froggy Day at Willow Park Ecology Centre. Prepare and plant raised veggie gardens in the afternoon 1-3 p.m. Kids learn about the frogs in Willow Park pond. Return in the evening to learn more about frogs and listen for their calls. 7-9 p.m. Call 905-702-9055 to volunteer-- or just show up and enjoy. Wednesday, May 19 Georgetown Horticultural Society meets 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Church. Guest speaker will be Dr. Brian Bergman from Lilies in the Field, on Lilies- the Orchids of Perennials. Info: www.geohort.com Sunday, May 9 Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main Street South, Georgetown holds a Mother's Day Service, 11 a.m. and in conjunction with its 150th Anniversary Year, all those who were baptized at Knox and their families are warmly invited back to the church. Info: 905-877-7585 or www. knoxgeorgetown.ca Everyone welcome. Thursday, May 20 Surfs up at Hillcrest United Church, 8958 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown for the annual Howell's Fish Fry, continuously serving from 5-7 p.m. For tickets, call Marjorie, 905-878-7189. Friday, May 21 If you have a P.A. Day today, you are invited at noon to Halton Hills Public Library, for Munch to the Movies! Kids can bring their lunch and watch The Princess and the Frog (rated G). Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or 519-853-0301 or www.hhpl. on.ca Friday, May 7 Georgetown Globe Productions presents Man of La Mancha, the musical story of Don Quixote at the John Elliott Theatre, May 7-8, 13-15, 8 p.m. and May 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 kids and $24 adults. Call the Box Office, 905-877-3700 or online www.haltonhills.ca/theatre. Tuesday, May 11 Join the Halton/North Peel Naturalists and Dr. Darryl Gwynne, U of T professor of biology as they present Encounters with WETA and other Antipodean Wildlife. WETA refers to eye-popping insects- some with elaborate weaponry and weighing more than small birds-- that lurk in the forests of New Zealand, and antipodean refers to Australia and New Zealand. Learn more about these fascinating insects, 7:30 p.m. at St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. Saturday, May 22 Acton Horticultural Society's popular Plant Sale begins at 8 a.m. in the Hide House parking lot, 49 Eastern Ave. in Acton. Come on out and pick up some great deals. Donations from many nurseries. Lots of volunteers to answer your gardening questions. Info: Audrey, 519-853-5462 acton@gardenontario.org Victoria Weekend BBQ & Fireworks at St. Alban's Parish Hall and Grounds, 537 Main St., Glen Williams, 7 p.m. with fireworks at dusk. Tickets will be available May 8. Please call 905-877-8323. Shrub and Planter Sale in the Glen begins 8 a.m. at St. John's United Church, Glen Williams. An annual event supported by Sheridan Nurseries and hosted by the Glen Williams Town Hall Board and St. John's United Church. A perfect opportunity to get great spring deals on quality shrubs, hanging baskets, patio planters and enjoy an early morning coffee and muffin too! But, you've got to come early! Saturday, May 8 Are you a The Young and The Restless fan? Come see Joshua Morrow, aka Nicholas Newman, at the Georgetown Market Place. Georgetown Bach Chorale presents a Concerto Auction with pianists Ron Greidanus and Kathryn Tremills. The audience will be invited to bid on their preferred movements from a menu of 10 piano concerti by the likes of Bach, Mozart, Grieg and Tchaikovsky. The highest bids will determine the content of the program and culinary treats will be offered during the intermissions. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the intimate surroundings of 157 Main St. S. in Georgetown. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance at Foodstuffs and The Freckled Lion on Main St. S., by calling 905877-2493 or online www. georgetownbachchorale.com Ballinafad United Church's annual garage sale features perennial plants, bake table, handmade items and or course, garage sale items, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coffee and barbecue food will be available. Info: Emerson Clarke, 905-877-9193. Sunday, May 30 Limehouse Presbyterian Church Cemetery celebrates its annual Memorial Day Service, 11 a.m. All are welcome to this service of remembrance. Fellowship luncheon follows worship. Thursday, May 13 An Alia/Tan Jay fashion show begins 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Seniors Centre. This is a popular show so get your tickets early. Cost $5. Friday, May 14 Join St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown for a delicious Roast Beef Dinner (including dessert and beverage) at 6 p.m. Cost: adults $15; children (6-10 years) $6; preschoolers, free. To reserve tickets, call Joan, 905-877-5797. Kids Fun Fair & Bang-O-Rama will be held May 14 to 16 at the Georgetown Fairgrounds. For details go to www.bango-rama.ca Ready to plant to your garden? Georgetown Horticultural Society can provide the plants at its annual Plant Sale, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Gellert Community Centre. JUNE Tuesday, June 1 Look for local artists' works on display in various Downtown Acton storefront windows, during the Celebrate the Arts festival, June 1-19. Antique lovers head to the Georgetown Market Place for the annual Antique Show, June 1-5. Enjoy Variety Night, 7 p.m. at Georgetown Seniors Centre. Wednesday, May 26 Spring is synonymous with home repairs. Check out the Spring Home Show, May 26-30 at the Georgetown Market Place. Friday, June 4 Participate in Canadian Cancer Society's biggest cancer event, the 5th annual Relay for Life, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at the Gellert Community Centre. Register online at www.relayforlife.ca/georgetown or 905451-4460. Acton and Georgetown Seniors Centres host at 55+ Dance in the Acton Legion games room, 7:30-11:30 p.m. DJ, light lunch. Tickets: 519-853-5951 or 905-8776444. Friday, May 28 Tuesday, May 18 Calling all gardeners! Add interest to your garden! Matthew Ring is presenting a talk on "Dry Stone Walling" at the Acton Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Knox Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton. Info: Ruth, 519-853-0009. The Innerscapes art group presents a It's lobster time! Come enjoy a lobster feast at the annual Kiwanis Lobsterfest at the Gellert Community Centre. This year's event benefits the Field of Dreams project. Tickets, $75, are available by For the best automotive selection, visit www.georgetownchev.com 2010 Chevrolet Equinox We now carry Buick, GMC brands! 2010 Buick LaCrosse 33 MOUNTAINVIEW RD. N., GEORGETOWN 905-877-6944 SPRING · 2010 33 S I D E R O A D S H A LT O N H I L L S

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