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7 In Focus, January, 2011 185 Guelph Street, Georgetown Open 24 Hours 280 Guelph Street, inside Wal-Mart, Georgetown 374 Queen Street E., Acton Open at 5:00 am Mon to Fri January Calendar of Events Sunday, January 9 Charity Hockey Game: The NHL Alumni team takes on the Halton Hills Firefighters in an afternoon game at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex with proceeds going to CAShh. For tickets call Bryan Turner at 905-877-6421. outside and try to feed the chickadees from your hand! This program is free with admission to Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Registration is required. Register online at www.creditvalleyca.ca/ education or call 905-670-1615 ext. 221. Wednesday, January 12 Winter Drop-In Storytimes: The Halton Hills Public Library offers several drop-in storytimes for you to enjoy! These free 30-minute programs for grownups and young children include stories, music and lots of fun. Georgetown branch: Wednesdays from January 12 to March 2 at 9:45 a.m., and Saturdays from January 15 to March 5 at 11 a.m. Gellert Centre: Fridays from January 14 to March 4 at 10:30 a.m. Sleepytime Stories: This program is offered on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. from January 12 to March 2. Children can wear their pajamas and bring their bedtime friends! For more information, call 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or visit www.hhpl.on.ca Tuesday, January 18 Garden Tricks: Calling all gardeners! Want to know all the tricks in the garden that will make things so much easier? Robert Pavlis will be talking about "Garden Tricks" at the Acton Horticultural Society meeting, taking place at 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church (44 Main Street North, Acton). Info: Ruth, 519-853-0009. Moonlight Snowshoe: Enjoy a winter moonlight snowshoe from 6 to 8 p.m. at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Discover the nightlife and admire the starry skies on this unique hike. Snowshoes are provided. This program is free with admission to Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Registration is required. Register online at www.creditvalleyca.ca/ education or call 905-670-1615 ext. 22. Friday, January 28 Pyjama Party: My Sister's Pink Pyjamas Party and Spaghetti Dinner, which is in support of the Weekend to End Women's Cancers, takes place from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Gellert Centre. Cost is $30 per person and includes fun, games and prizes. Call for ticket availability: Roberta Kent, 905-877-9434. Sunday, January 30 Skating: Free skating, courtesy of WellingtonHalton Hills MPP Ted Arnott, will be held at the Acton Arena from 2 to 3:20 p.m. Community Brunch: The Kinette Community Brunch runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Acton Arena and Community Centre. This allyou-can-eat buffet includes ham, sausages, home fries, pancakes, French toast, scambled eggs, toast, jams, fruit cocktail, dessert, fruit juices, coffee and tea. Cost: $6 per person and free for preschoolers. This monthly event promotes community spirit and helps fundraise for local groups. Tuesday, January 25 Food and Beverage Show: The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the Food and Beverage Show from 5 to 8 p.m. at Blue Springs Golf Club in Acton. Local restaurants and beverage producers provide samples of their products. Tickets are available by calling 905-877-7119. Wednesday, January 19 Garden Edibles: The Georgetown Horticultural Society welcomes all to its monthly meetings at 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Church on Guelph Street in Georgetown. This month: Paul Zammit on garden edibles ­ yummy and beautiful additions to the garden. At each meeting there is also raffles and refreshments. Info: www.geohort.com Thursday, January 27 Family Literacy Day: This is a day for the whole family to get involved and get excited about reading. This year, the Halton Hills Public Library's Georgetown branch welcomes special guest Mayor Rick Bonnette, who will be reading from his new eBook "The Incredible Adventures of Good Sharoon." A storyteller from the library will also be there reading some old and new favourites at 7 p.m. Register in person or by phone. Info: 905-873-2681 or www.hhpl. on.ca. Saturday, January 22 Robbie Burns Dinner: Join the people of St. John's United Church (11 Guelph Street, Georgetown) for the annual Robbie Burns Dinner ­ a fun evening of Scottish music, entertainment and a gourmet fivecourse sit-down dinner ­ starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $60 or $50 with half as a charitable tax receipt, are available mornings from the church office. Info: 905-8772531; www.stjohnsuc.ca, or Bett and Drew Leverette, 905-877-7615. Monday, January 31 PA Day Fun: Leisure Swimming will be held at both the Acton and Gellert pools from 2 to 3 p.m. Or head over to one of the arenas ­ Acton Arena, Georgetown Memorial or Mold-Masters SportsPlex ­ for public skating from 2 to 3:20 p.m. Regular admission applies. Saturday, January 15 Feed the Chickadees: Drop by the Terra Cotta Conservation Area anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to make your own bird feeder to take home. Then go "Until I came to Canada I never knew `snow' was a four letter word." -- Alberto Manguel