Friday, May 28 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 calling 905-877-4411 or any Kiwanis members. 2010 Annual Wilson Tennis Demo Night & BBQ: Gordon Alcott Tennis Club welcomes all at 6:30 p.m. (rain date: June 4). Activities include: Free barbecue, tryout all the latest Wilson racquets. Get tips on equipment, strategy and techniques. Games and drills run by instructors. The courts are at 221 Guelph Street right behind Mold-Masters SportsPlex (Alcott Arena). Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. Everyone welcome. Toonie Movie afternoon: for seniors beginning at 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Seniors' Centre. Admission includes a popular movie, popcorn and drink. Five Dollars Fridays: 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. Harmony Pre-school Open House and Registration: 10 a.m. to noon. Now accepting registrations for September 2010. Harmony Pre-school offers program for 2 1/2 to 4 years old; Monday to Friday. Spaces are now available! Call 905-8774221 or www.harmonypreschool.ca Acton Nordic Pole Walking Group: meets Mondays and Fridays, 10-11 a.m. in Prospect Park, Acton. Led by certified NPW Instructor Ginger Quinn, 905- 6919122. Community Calendar chicken, potato salad or baked potato, garden salad, roll, pie, tea/coffee, ice cream and pop also available. For more information contact 905-877-6122; www. norvalunited.ca. Bruce Trail Hike: Level 2, Carpool Trails Opening Ceremony Hike. Depart at 11:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snack to keep you fortified until reaching the opening ceremony of the two new trails-- The Canada Goose and Brown Benton Side Trails. Leader: Janet, 519853-1285 janetLL@cogeco.ca Jumpstart Day: by Rawfootage Productions and Jumpstart Charities host a 3-on-3 all-day basketball tournament in the Price Chopper's parking lot. There will also be trampoline and other fun activities to enjoy. 8th Dan Lane Memorial Singin': 6 p.m. at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Rd., featuring The Hoppers, `America's favourite family of gospel music' and The Master's Four. For tickets, $25, call Gary and Cathy Lane, 905-873-7565. Multi-Family Garage and Bake Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. George's Church, 60 Guelph St. A wonderful bake table also. Rain or shine. A fundraiser for the church. Bazaar, bake sale, raffle: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Armstrong Terrace, 8 Durham St. in Georgetown. Fundraiser for the seniors' apartment's activities. Perennial Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. supporting Melissa's Ride to Conquer Cancer at the Royal LePage office, 324 Guelph St (beside Tim Hortons). Plants $5-$10. Hand painted pots and rocks starting at $10. Hosted by Ride participant Melissa Cheyne. Ballinafad Dance: LuLu's Road House Band will perform at Ballinafad Community Centre-- doors open 8 p.m. Tickets purchased for $30/person (cash only) at the Ballinafad General Store. Proceeds go to St. John's Ambulance. Third Community Unity Day Picnic: will be held 12-3 p.m. in Cedarvale Park in Georgetown. This picnic is free to the public. 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. Yard & Bake Sale: 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: 905-873-2216 or 905-873-6280. The church is located at the corner of 15 Sideroad and Trafalgar Rd. 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. Spring Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knox Church Ospringe (corner of Highway 124 and 125) Plants, craft and bake tables, gently used, penny table, hot lunch available. Contact Nora to book a table 519-856-4453 or nhowlett@albedo.net Fundraising sale: including kids' games and a barbecue at 82 Danville Drive, Acton, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in aid of the Weekend to End Women's Cancer. Hosted by participant Lisa Gareau Booth. Kittens: at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. Georgetown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kittens available from the UCHS's Kitten Foster and Adoption Program 33 to approved homes for $160 cash, includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations and microchip. Info: www. uchskittens.blogspot. com or Barb, 905-873-8547. Acton Trunk Sale: Saturday mornings in the Hide House parking lot -- a garage sale on wheels. Info: www.downtownacton.ca Native Wildflower Folklore: 10-11:30 a.m. at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. In the past, wildflowers were not just pretty to look at but were used in every day living. Learn about historical uses for plants and wildflowers and how we still use them today. This program involves indoor and outdoor activities. Register: 905-670-1615, ext. 221. Large Garage Sale: at Home United Church, 1500 Mayfield Rd. at Creditview Rd., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is June 5. Info: Bill at 905-843-2315. UCHS Auction: Upper Credit Humane Society Thrift Shop's monthly auction ends with live bidding at 4:30 p.m. at the shop in Moore Park Plaza, 68 Main St., N. in Georgetown. Future live auction dates are: June 26. Nordic Pole Walking Group: Bring a toonie for Cancer Assistance Society of Halton Hills or the Upper Credit Humane Society to enjoy Nordic Pole walking group, Saturdays until October, 9-10 a.m. Meet at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St., S. in Downtown Georgetown. Led by certified Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122. Sponsored by Creature Comfort Co. and GEM Heath Care. Independent & Free Press, Thursday, May 27, 2010 Sunday, May 30 Acton Community Brunch: The Kinette Club of Acton hosts the Community Brunch at the Acton Arena/Community Centre, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $6/person for an all-you-can-eat brunch. The goal is to promote community spirit and to help raise funds for Acton service groups (this month Acton Seniors Centre). Continued on pg. 34 Saturday, May 29 Norval United Church's 44th annual chicken barbecue: From 4-8 p.m at Huttonville Public School (2322 Embleton Rd. between Heritage Rd. & Mississauga Rd.). Live entertainment and a silent auction fundraiser for the children's ministry. Take out dinners available. Dinner includes: Maple Lodge Farms half BBQ Happy 60th Anniversary MCM Wildlife Control 289-839-1385 Locally owned and operated Humane removal and prevention Raccoons, Squirrels, Skunks, Bats Stag & Doe for MELISSA HOTHAM & JOEL VAN HAASTRECT SAT. MAY 29 Georgetown Lion's Hall (Behind Memorial Arena) Surprise 60th Birthday For Glenn Roshier Friday, May 28th at 7pm Olga & Siggy Geisler 1950 ~ May 27 ~ 2010 Love & Congratulations from: Your children, Harry (Wendy), Bill, Angie & grandchildren Jennifer (Andy), Christopher & Matthew Happy 90th Birthday MARGARET BURGESS The family of Margaret Burgess is delighted to celebrate her 90th birthday on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010. Margaret was born in High Wycombe, Bucks., England and lived there until September of 1998, when she moved to Georgetown, to be with her remaining family. We love and thank this wonderful lady for her wisdom, and the joy and kindness she has brought to family and friends throughout her long life. 8:00 pm - 1:00 am Drinks, Food, Games, Prizes, Dancing, & Fun Tickets $10 from wedding party, family, and at the door See you there!! At The Barber Towne Pub On Delrex at Guelph St. Best Wishes Only Please!