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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 29 Apr 2010, p. 38

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38 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, April 29, 2010 Youth concert: The Georgetown Children's Chorus invites everyone in Halton Hills to their joint concert with the Middleton High School Band of Nova Scotia at the newly furbished Acton Town Hall at 7 p.m. Admission is free and advance tickets are not required. Legion Ladies Auxiliary Open Darts: register at 7 p.m.; play at 7:30 p.m. $5/person. Everyone welcome, upstairs banquet hall at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. Ballinafad United Church: is hosting a fundraising evening with the Caledon Townhall Players. The play, starting at 8:15 p.m. is called The Perfect Wedding. Info/tickets: Brenda Cripps, 905-702-1326. Family Storytime: 10:30 a.m. at the Gellert Community Centre. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or www.hhpl.on.ca Toonie Movie afternoon: for seniors beginning at 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Seniors Centre. Admission includes a popular movie, popcorn and drink. Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. Everyone welcome. Five Dollars Fridays: at Georgetown Legion, $5 dinners, 6-7 p.m. in the lounge. Non-members welcome. Tween Dance: Sponsored by the Kinette Club of Acton at the Acton Community Centre & Arena, 7:30-11 p.m. Cost: $5. Love in the Rainforest: Georgetown District High School invites you to take a wild trip back to the '80s and join Mark and Mary as they commit their lives to each other; against the will of their feuding families. It's a wedding, but you can be sure that the claws will be out on Thursday, April 29, and Friday, April 30, 7 p.m. in the school's cafeteria -- involves tons of audience participation. For tickets, $10, call 905-877-6966. Georgetown Little Theatre Youth Company presents The Crucible at The Studio, 34 Stewarttown Rd. Performances will be April 29-30 and May 5-8, 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on May 1, 2, and 8. Tickets are $10 each and can be ordered by calling 905-877-3422 (leave a message). Tickets can also be picked up at The Studio on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the seventh season for the GLTYC, a very talented group of young actors, ages 10-18. CVA Show & Sale: Credit Valley Artisans return for their annual Spring 2010 Show & Sale featuring one-of-a-kind pieces by local artisans. Free admission, May 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 2, 12-4 p.m. at Cedarvale Cottage in Cedarvale Park. Cash or cheques only. Info: www.creditvalleyartisans.com, 905-877-8401. Book and Toy Sale: CFUW Georgetown's annual Used Book and Toy Sale will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a new location at Christ the King High School, Guelph St. Used books, quality toys, CDs, DVDs, and videos with proceeds fund scholarships for local youth. Info: 905877-3429. The selection this year is tremendous with lots of donations. Luckily the venue is larger than in the past. It will be a great opportunity to stock up for summer reading or test out new authors. Elvis Gospel Night Concert: with Stephen Kabakos at Knox Presbyterian Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton, 7:30 p.m. Plan to come to Acton for an amazing night of entertainment by one of the world's best Elvis tribute artists. Refreshments and a chance to talk to "Elvis" following the concert. Tickets: $30. For tickets/info call 519-853-0318, 519-853-0216 or the church office 519-853-2360. Family Storytime: a free 30-minute program brought to you by Halton Hills Public Library during the month of May, is for grownups and young children to enjoy together and includes stories, music and lots of fun. Family Story- Friday, April 30 Community Calendar time is held on Saturdays (except May 22), 11 a.m. in the Georgetown library; on Wednesdays, 2 p.m. in the Acton Community Centre and 9:45 a.m. in the Georgetown library and on Fridays, 10:30 a.m. in the Gellert Community Centre. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or www.hhpl. on.ca Pancake breakfast: Georgetown Seniors Centre welcomes all to its famous All-YouCan-Eat Pancake Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Pancakes, sausages tea/coffee and juice. Public welcome. Admission: $5. Young cat adoptions: at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. Georgetown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many young cats available from the UCHS's Kitten Foster and Adoption Program to approved homes for $160 cash, includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations and microchip. Info: www.uchskittens.blogspot.com or Barb, 905-873-8547. Family Games Night at Knox Ospringe (corner of Highway 24 and 25), 6 p.m. for a potluck supper followed by games at 7 p.m. Info: Nora, 519-856-4453. Milton Farm Craft Show: May 1-2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd. Over 140 artists and crafters, live entertainment plus food. Upper Credit Humane Society Black Tie Event: The public is invited to this Open House featuring all black and black/white cats, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shelter, 5383 Trafalgar Rd. N. Info: www.uppercredit.com, 519833-2287. John Sommer Juried Art Show: will be held at The Gallery in the Halton Hills Cultural Centre from April 26 to May 17. The opening reception will be held May 2, 2-4 p.m. Works not accepted in the show may be shown at the Main Street Inn's Salon de Refuse from Wednesday, April 28 until Sunday, May 30. Church anniversary: Everyone is welcome to Ballinafad United Church's 132nd anniversary service, 11 a.m. Guest speaker Rev. Kerry Perry. Special music by the St. Andrew's (Arthur) Praise team. Lunch to follow. Info: Diane Krout, 905-877-7722. Solar Tour: HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy is hosting a free tour of solar energy installations. Come out and view installed solar units in Halton Hills and see how your neighbours are making solar power work for them! Get a chance to talk to vendors, homeowners and Halton Environmental Network members to answer any questions. All welcome. Info: email here.office@gmail.com or call 905-299-2327, http://halton.ourpower.ca. Celiac Disease support: The Brampton Satellite Group of the Canadian Celiac Association meets 1-3 p.m. at Century Gardens Rec Centre, Vodden St., Brampton. Speaker: Christina Mior, registered dietian. Gluten-free product vendors will be present. Info: 905-843-2759. Sunday's Cool at Knox Church teaches God's word to children, 4-16, in fun and meaningful ways. Children do science experiments, cook, play lesson based computer games in the new computer lab, and create arts and crafts while learning how to use God's word to make choices, manage their anger and forgive others. Info: www.sundayscool.ca Halton Hills Sports Museum and Resource Centre: is open weekly on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. in the Gordon Alcott Heritage Hall at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex on Guelph St., Georgetown. Georgetown Runners: are a group of local runners who meet at the Atlantis Family Athletics (Guelph St. and Mountainview Rd.) 8 a.m. Sundays. Current members vary in fitness levels from the novice who is just beginning a new running/fitness program to the more seasoned athlete who is training for an event. All are welcome to join the runs and meet afterwards for coffee and treats at LaVita Cafe. Visit www.georgetownrunners.ca or call Jim, 905-702-1162. Emotions Anonymous (EA): meets Sundays 7:30 p.m. at 39 John St. Acton. (beside St Joseph Church parking lot enter in front door.) Everyone is welcome. There are no fees required. Emotions Anonymous offers a 12-step program to help people cope with stress. Members attend for various reasons, among them depression, anxiety, relationship problems and other emotional difficulties. Info: Robert or Donna, 519-853-2972. TOPS-Acton: meets Mondays at St. Joseph Church, Church St. E. Weigh-in: 6-7 p.m. Meetings follow until 8 p.m. Info: Jacquie, 519-853-1019. Halton Hills Toastmasters: meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Alban's Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. Develop your speaking and leadership skills now. Info: www.haltonhillstm.org or hhtm.membership@gmail.com. Celebrate Recovery: Are you looking for a place to go where you can safely admit that you are struggling with addictions or compulsive habits? Many have experienced freedom through this Christ-centred 12-step recovery program. All are welcome Mondays, 7 p.m. at Georgetown Alliance Church. Info: Doug, 905-873-0249 or CR@togetheratgac. com or www.celebraterecovery.ca Al-Anon Family Group meetings: for families and friends of alcoholics on Mondays, 1:30 p.m. (One Day at a Time Group, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 64 Church St., Acton), and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. (Acton Al-Anon Family Group, Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St., Acton). Info: 1-888-425-2666. A Naturopathic Approach to Food Sensitivities: Georgetown Naturopathic Wellness Clinic and Halton Hills Public Library hosts an informative presentation, 7 p.m. Four naturopathic doctors will answer your questions about allergies, sensitivities, and strategies and tips for changing your eating habits in The Gallery, Halton Hills Cultural Centre & Library. Alzheimer Support group: An opportunity for family caregivers (caring for someone with Alzheimer or related dementia) to receive information and share their personal journey with others, meets 7-9 p.m. at the Halton Regional Police Station, 217 Guelph St. Info: 1-800-3877127. Open to all family caregivers. TOPS-Georgetown: meets Tuesdays at St. Andrew's United Church, 89 Mountainview Rd. S. Weigh-in: 6:30 p.m. Meetings follow at 7:30 p.m. Georgetown Seniors Centre euchre: 7 p.m. at the Centre on Guelph St. Admission $2. Amped up for Youth: takes place 7-10 p.m. at the Roxy, 6 Mill St. E., Acton). This open mic night will give local musicians an opportunity to showcase their musical talent among their peers. Youth sign up beforehand through the Roxy. This event is hosted members of MYAC (Mayor's Youth Action Committee). Summer Day Camp Registration: at Maple Avenue Baptist Church from 6:30-8 p.m. A "High Seas Expedition" Day Camp is setting sail on July 5-9. Info: www.mabc.ca. Halton Hills Women in Business Networking Luncheon presents Fabia MacNair, president of Styling Spaces who speaks about Increasing Productivity through Good Office Design, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Info/register www.haltonhillschamber.on.ca or 905-877-7119. Sleepytime Stories: Children are invited to wear their pyjamas and bring their teddy bears for Sleepytime Stories, 7 p.m. Wednesdays throughout the month of May. This is a free 30-minute program for grownups and young children to enjoy together. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or www. hhpl.on.ca More CALENDAR at www.independentfreepress.com. 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