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Humane Society kittens: 6:30-8 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. Georgetown (new time/day due to rabies/microchip clinic tomorrow). Info: www.uchskittens.blogspot. com or Barb, 905-873-8547. Fall Drop-In Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Fridays, until Nov. 26 at the Gellert Centre. Munch to the Movies: Kids can bring their lunch to Halton Hills Public Library at 12 noon and watch a film! No registration required: just drop in. Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion, $2. Everyone welcome. $5 Friday Dinners: 6-7 p.m. at Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. includes dinner and coffee/tea. Desserts $1 extra. Volleyball: Need a night out? Try mixed volleyball on Friday nights in Acton. Non competitive fun for adults, 8-10 p.m. First night free. Info: Bonnie, 905-873-7125. 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- 691-9122. Youth night: at Area 51 Youth Centre, behind Georgetown Christian Fellowship church, 13619 Hwy 7; Fridays, 7-10:30 p.m. for Grades 9-12. Info: Pastor Kevin, 905873-9652 or www.creedyouth.com Georgetown Farmers Market: will continue until Oct. 23. Get your fruits and veggies straight from the farmer at the Georgetown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Main Street in Downtown Georgetown. Thanksgiving Pie Sale: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, 3097 Fifteen Sideroad, just east of the Guelph Line. To order pies in advance, call 905-8786151 or 905-876-3322 or email pies@nassagaweya.com. 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 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St., S. in Downtown Georgetown. Hungry Man Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. Cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids under 12. Men's Toonie Breakfast: 8-30-9:30 a.m. at Bethel Church, 365 Queen St. E., in Acton. Enjoy bacon, eggs, toast, coffee, and more. Just $2! Info: www.actoncrc.com Microchip and Rabies Clinic: hosted by Upper Credit Humane Society, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. (Halton Hills Shopping Plaza), Georgetown. Cost per pet: $20, rabies shot and $30 microchip. Please bring your dog on leash and cat in a carrier to ensure their safety. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 6 km hike through Hungry Hollow. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place mall parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snacks. Leader: Heinz, 905-877-3298. Thanksgiving Sunday: Celebrate this special weekend of thanksgiving and traditional family homecoming with the people of St. John's United Church at its 10 a.m. service in the Glen church at 533 Main St. Jazz at the Museum: 2-4 p.m. at Halton Region Museum within Kelso Conservation Area. Fern Lindzon Duo with bassist George Friday, Oct. 8 Community Calendar Koller. Tickets: $20/person includes light snacks. Tickets: 905-875-2200, ext. 27 (Visa only). Limited tickets at the door. Georgetown Runners meet at the Atlantis Family Athletics, Guelph/Mountainview., 8 a.m. Sundays as well as on Thursdays 7 p.m. at the Gellert Centre (10241 Eighth Line) for club runs. All are welcome to come to join the runs. Visit www.georgetownrunners.ca or call Judy Smith, 905-877-1720. Sunday's Cool group: 11 a.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main St South, Georgetown for ages 4 to 16. Info: www. knoxgeorgetown.ca or 905-877- 2848. Emotions Anonymous (EA): meets Sundays 7:30 p.m. at 39 John St. Acton. (beside St. Joseph Church parking lot enter in front door.) All welcome. No dues or fees required. Info: Robert/Donna, 519-853-2972. Thanksgiving service: All are invited to break bread at Christ's table at Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St. at its 8:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. services. Info: 905-877-6122; www.norvalunited.ca. Koinonia Worship Centre: meets weekly 10:15 a.m. in the Gellert Community Centre. In Oct: a new teaching series "Angels & Demons: A Biblical Perspective". Info: www.k-wc.org. Vancouver Island's Wild West Coast: is the topic of Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club's meeting, 7:30 p.m. at St. Alban's Church in Glen Williams. Dawn Renfrew, a marine biologist, currently working for CVC as the Natural Areas Inventory Project Coordinator once lived in a tiny community on the outer coast of Vancouver Island for 18 years where she grew to love the scenery, the storms, the temperate rainforest and the abundant and diverse underwater life. All are welcome to come hear Dawn's story. Info: 905-877-1539. Resume help: Meet with a career information specialist from The Centre for Skills Development and Training at Georgetown library, 1-4 p.m. To book free one-hour consultation: 905-702-7311 ext. 109. Gospel Night: presented by Hillsburgh Community Christian Church, 8 p.m. Tickets at the door only. TOPS-Georgetown: meets Tuesdays at St. Andrew's United Church. Weigh-in: 6:30 p.m. Meetings at 7:30 p.m. Georgetown Seniors Centre bid euchre: 7 p.m. at the centre. Admission $2. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 5-6 km loop hike on local trails. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place mall parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snacks. Join us for lunch at a local eatery after the hike. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757 haltonhillshikers@yahoo.ca Esquesing Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. at Knox Church, Georgetown. This month: A Century of Scouting in Acton and Georgetown-- Former Scouters George Henderson and Mark Rowe will honour the centenary of Scouting locally with stories, pictures and memorabilia. All welcome. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCT 10, 2-4 P.M. 23 NORTH RIDGE CRES. 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