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10 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,November 29, 2011 LINKing North Halton: 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Acton High School cafeteria, 21 Cedar Rd., Acton. A showcase of community services who deliver programming and support to the north Halton communities. This is a free event. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 5-6 km loop hike on local trails. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snacks. Lunch after the hike. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757 mosmith@cogeco.ca Family Storytime: a free 30-minute program for grownups and young children to enjoy together 9:45 a.m. at the Georgetown library and 2 p.m. at the Acton HUB. Sleepytime Stories: 7 p.m. at the Georgetown library. Al-Anon Family Group meeting: 8 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St., Acton. Info: 1-888-425-2666. Nordic Pole Walking: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. outside Gellert Centre; bring toonie for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Led by certified Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122. Sponsored by GEM Health Care Services, www.gemhealthcare.com Light Up the Hills Ignition Night: Halton Hills will be lit up with Christmas lights once more this year. Come out to Ignition events, 7 p.m. at the Acton Sports Park on Queen St. (Hwy 7) and at the Dominion Gardens Park, corner of Guelph St. and Maple Ave. in Georgetown. Enjoy school choirs, free hot chocolate and cookies, and of course, the big moment, the switch on of the lights. In Georgetown only, Santa will arrive at 5:30 p.m., so bring your camera and a snap a photo with the Jolly Old Elf. While you wait the Georgetown Lions Club will be supplying dinner-- free hot dogs. Info: 905-877-6710 or www. lightupthehills.com Santa Claus and his elves: visits the Georgetown Market Place, from Dec. 1-23, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, Santa cuts his visit short, 9 a.m. to noon, because he has to return to the North Pole for his big night. Mall gift-wrapping starts Dec. 19 until Dec. 24, Monday to Saturday. Waterscapes: an interactive exhibit, presented by POWER (Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources) through the Halton Peel BioDiversity network, is on view at the Georgetown Market Place (beside the dentist office). Info: http://bit.ly/pm93KL or 905-873-1820. Thursday afternoon euchre: 1:15-3:35 p.m. at the Acton Legion, 15 Wright Ave. Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. Everyone is welcome. Admission: $2. Learn and perform celtic music: Play in the Georgetown Celtic Orchestra. Age 12+. Info: www.georgetowncelticclub.com, 905-877-2770. Second Career workshop: free, 1 p.m. at Links2Care Employment Resource Centre, 45 Mill Street East, Acton. If you've been laid off, find out if you qualify for government funding towards a viable new career. Info: 519-8535014. Bingo: every Thursday hosted by Georgetown Optimist Club, 13439 Hwy. 7, 7-9 p.m. Cash prizes. CANCELLED-- Live music & dancing: every Thursday at St. Alban's Church Hall in Glen Williams. Info: 905873-0310. St. Michael's Choir School Alumni: will perform a benefit concert 8 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, Argyll Rd. in Georgetown South. Proceeds to construction material for the two dozen Christ the King students, who plan to build schools in the Dominican in February and March. Tickets, $10, can be purchased in advance at Holy Cross Church or call Meaghan, 905-702-8838 (ext. 3051). Family Storytime: 10:30 a.m. at the Gellert Centre. Also 11 a.m. Saturday at the Georgetown library. Acton Legion euchre: 7:15-9:45 p.m. at the Acton Le- Tuesday, Nov. 29 Community Calendar gion, 15 Wright Ave. All welcome. Admission $2. Friday night euchre: 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Legion. Admission $2. Everyone welcome. Nordic Pole Walking: Mondays and Fridays, 10-11 a.m. indoors at Prospect Park, Acton. Bring toonie for Acton Agricultural Society. Friday night at the Legion: Great live entertainment with Cosmic Warehouse Christmas Show, 7-11 p.m. at the Acton Legion. Come out for a Friday Christmas show with singing and dancing. Info: http://rclbr197.org/activities/ group.asp?T=2#S2106402940 Technology Made Simple: continues 2-4 p.m. at the Georgetown library when The Source will highlight all the new gadgets just in time for your Christmas shopping. Join drop in. Video Dance Party: 7-10 p.m. at the Acton Town Hall Centre. This well-chaperoned event is open to kids, ages 7-14 and is a fundraiser for local sports groups and organizations. Tickets $10. Info: www.partycinemas.ca Toonie Movie Afternoon: 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Seniors Centre for only $2. Pop/popcorn available. Much Music Youth Dance: for kids in Grades 6-8, 7:3010 p.m. at Gellert Community Centre. A well-chaperoned youth dance where paid Town staff and volunteers are in attendance. Tickets: $12.50. Georgetown Skating Club registration: for LearnTo-Skate and PowerSkate January program at Georgetown Market Place, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Programs from ages 3+ to Adult. Online registration is open. Info: www.georgetownskatingclub.ca Bazaar & Lunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Home United Church, corner of Mayfield Rd. & Creditview Rd. Shopping includes baking, decorations. Breakfast With Santa: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main St. S., Georgetown. Fundraiser for Georgetown Girl Guides. Tickets are $5, available at the door, and price includes Pancake Breakfast, photo with Santa, silent auction, kids crafts, and more. Occupy Christmas Trunk Sale: 7-9 p.m., Norval Presbyterian Church. Shopping local, handmade, social conscience this year? Look no further! Find uncommon tie dyes, funky crochet, Harry Potter knitwear, fab jewelry, fine art, Christmas textiles. Enter (via back door) and make the world a nicer place. Portion of the proceeds to church outreach. Info: lmckenzie@cogeco.ca Raiders Toy Drive: Georgetown Raiders, in partnership with Halton Regional Police and McDonald's Halton Hills, host "Stuff the Net" Toys for Tots. Bring an unwrapped toy to the Mold-Master SportsPlex. Toys will be delivered to Salvation Army for Halton Hills kids. Raiders to donate $1 for each ticket bought. Also come watch rival Oakville battle your Georgetown Raiders at 7:30 p.m. Christmas on the Credit: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Alban's Parish Hall, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. Baked goods, preserves, prepared meals, crafts, the penny table, raffle and more. Enjoy a bit of lunch in the tearoom. Lottery draw at 2 p.m. Info: 905-877-8323. English Christmas Tea: will be held 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Churchill Community Church, 14406 Churchill Rd. N., Acton (Third Line at Halton/Erin Townline). This annual favourite features cranberry scones, Devon cream, raspberry jam, finger sandwiches, sweets and a selection of teas and coffees. Cost $8 per person. Also enjoy bake table, basket raffle, penny sale, crafts and gift tables. Wednesday, Nov. 30 Thursday, Dec. 1 Saturday, Dec. 3 Georgetown Bach Chorale presents Handel's Messiah: Come out and enjoy their historical approach to Handel's greatest masterpiece, 8 p.m. at the Acton Town Hall Centre, 19 Willow St., N. Acton. Info: www.georgetownbachchorale.com. Tickets $30 (students $10), available at Foodstuffs, 89 Main St. S. or Pat's Prime Cuts & Deli, 333 Mountainview Rd. S. Gaudeamus Choirs of Halton Hills presents: Angels & Dreams, a Celebration in Song, 7 p.m. at St. John's United Church, 11 Guelph St. Tickets available at Silvercreek Café, 112 Main St. The Gaudeamus Choirs, under the leadership of Diane Murray-Charrett, and accompanied by Carolyn Maule, present a celebration complete with drama and song. Special guest vocalist will be Jennifer Johnson, who recently performed the role of Mary Magdalene in Globe Production's Jesus Christ Superstar. Tickets available at Silvercreek Café on Main Street. Info: www.gaudeamuschoirs.com or 416-895-2697. Georgetown Children's Chorus presents: Christmas Around the World, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Rd. Tickets are $15 adults and $10 youth under 18. Church Supper Concert Series: featuring Terra Lightfoot (www.terralightfoot.com), a singer/songwriter from Hamilton, will be offering her unique blend of folk/country/rock/roots music at Norval United Church. Terra is newly returned from a cross Canada tour and her debut album has just been released by Sonic Unyon. Come for a good old fashioned church supper at 6 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for dinner and $10 for the concert. Come for one or the other or both! Proceeds support the Norval United young adult service/learning trip to Nicaragua. Bake Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Upper Credit Humane Society Thrift Shop, 68 Main St. N. (Moore Park Plaza). Info: 905-702-8661. Georgetown Horticultural Society holds a Christmas Design Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon , at St. Andrew's Church. Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members (includes one-year GHS membership). Info: www.geohort.com Christmas Open House/Storytime with Mayor Rick Bonnette: 2-5 p.m. at the Georgetown South Kumon Centre at the Salvation Army Church, 271 Mountainview Rd. S. Free activities for children including Christmas ornament-making, games, music and refreshments throughout the afternoon. Mayor Rick Bonnette will be the storytime guest, 2:30-3:30 p.m. He will read from his children's book, "The Incredible Adventures of Goon Sharoon". Bring a non-perishable food items to help those in need this season. Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knox Church Ospringe (corner of Hwy 125 and County Rd. 124, just north of Acton). Poinsettia sale, hot lunch available, lots of crafts and bake table. Info/to book a table: Nora, 519-856-4453. Georgetown Little Theatre Youth Company auditions: for the youth production of Pride and Prejudice at the GLT Studio, 33 Stewarttown Rd. Info/to book an audition, 905-877-3422. Bruce Trail Hike: Level 2, 8 km carpool hike to a local trail. Depart at 10 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place lot between Zellers and the medical building. Bring water, snacks and boots. Leader: Paul, 905-877-1294. Book launch: Jean Somerville will be having a book launch for "In His Words", a biography of John Newton, at Limehouse Memorial Hall, 1:30-4 p.m. John Newton, 1836­1878, was an early settler in Esquesing and prominent businessman in Limehouse. Christmas concert: 7 p.m. concert at Norval Presbyterian Church, 499 Guelph St., Norval. Candlelight Carol Service: 7 p.m., at St. John's United Church. Enjoy an evening of singing Christmas carols with the people of St. John's United Church in the intimate setting of the Glen Church, 533 Main St. Glen Williams. Info: 905-877-2531, www.stjohnsuc.ca Sunday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 2