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Friday, Dec. 9 Celtic Christmas Concert: Georgetown and Oakville Celtic Fiddle Orchestras perform traditional Celtic tunes and Christmas carols in support of Trinity United Church, 7 p.m. at the church, 70 Mill St., E., Acton. Tickets: $10 adults, children $5 under 12. Info: www.georgetowncelticclub.com or call 905 877-2770. Youth Dance: Youth in Grades 6-8 can attend well-chaperoned youth dances where paid Town staff and volunteers are in attendance at the Acton Community Centre, 7:30-10 p.m. Tickets: $8. Toonie Movie Afternoon: 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Seniors Centre. New releases will be shown for only $2. Snacks available. Technology Made Simple: at the Acton library, bring your questions and enjoy some "hands on" time with Kobo, iPad and other gadgets, 2-4 p.m. Join drop in. 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) until January 12. Explore your aquatic side in this engaging, family-friendly interactive display. Saturday, Dec. 10 North Halton Kitten Rescue kitten adoption: at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St., Georgetown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to approved homes. Skates Alive: Georgetown Skating Club cohosts the 2011 Skates Alive Midway West Area Competition at Mold-Masters SportsPlex, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Skates Alive is a prestigious event in the Skate Canada-Central Ontario calendar, and is sanctioned by COS Skate Canada. This annual event attracts over 300 skaters of all ages and abilities. The public is welcome! Info: www.georgetownskatingclub.ca An Old Fashioned Christmas: will be held noon to 4 p.m. in Downtown Acton. Come enjoy horse and carriage rides, great shopping, community carol sing in the parkette at Mill and Main Sts and lots more. Info: www. downtownacton.ca, 519-8539555. A Christmas Cafe: with live music by Jonathan Manafo, will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Georgetown Christian Fellowship, 13619 Hwy 7 W. Dessert and coffee plus children's activities. Info: 905-8739652 or www.gcfchurch.ca Community Calendar Georgetown Choral Society: presents A Glorious Candlelight Christmas, 8 p.m. at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church. Info: 905-877-7795, www.georgetownchoral.ca Christmas Cabaret: Celebrate the Christmas season by sharing your talents with the community at Norval United Church. Young and old will be offering up their songs, dances, poetry and more. If you have a talent (or think you do) and would like to share it for Christmas, email andrew@norvalunited.ca or just come out to the show, 6 p.m. at Norval United Church (484 Guelph St., Norval). Intermission at 7 p.m. with refreshments. Hungry Man Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. Adults $6, children under 12, $3. Men's Toonie Breakfast: All men are invited 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Bethel Church, 365 Queen St. E., Acton. For a toonie you can enjoy an hour of good fellowship over a breakfast of coffee, toast and eggs. Ring of Fire-- A Johnny Cash Experience: 8 p.m. at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh. Box Office: 519-855-4586, www. centurychurchtheatre.com Sunday, Dec. 11 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton: holds its annual Shop for Kids Sake online auction, www.bbbshalton.ca. Bidding open until 9 p.m. Dec. 11. Items include Maple Leaf tickets, sports memorabilia, gift certificates, spa services, toys and more. Christmas Cantata: Lead Me Back to Bethlehem words and music by Pepper Choplin, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, 89 Mountainview Rd. Georgetown. Free will offering, proceeds to Outreach. Globe auditions: Globe Productions is presenting "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber" for seven performances March 15-25. Ages 16 and up are open to audition 1-3 p.m. at Globe's new home, The Old Armoury. If you love to sing, contact Producer Melissa Fischer, missmelis@gmail.com or 647-295-4227. Family Carol Sing: An evening of Christmas carols and refreshments, 6-7 p.m. at The Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church, 271 Mountainview S. Candlelight Service: 7 p.m. at Churchill Community Church, 19 14406 Churchill Rd. N., Acton (Third Line at Halton/Erin Townline). This Go-Fers is a musical features the Adult and Children's Choirs and accompanied by the orchestra. Info: 519-8534380. Ebenezer United Church presents: a reading from Stewart McLean's Christmas Favourite, plus local folk music at 7:30 p.m. at Eden Mills United Church. This great family evening is a fundraiser for the Canadian Food Bank donations welcome. Info: Audrey Kitching, 519-822-4374. Christmas Choral Service: Share the joy of Christmas by experiencing the musical gifts of the Choir of St. John's United Church at the 10 a.m. worship service. Coffee and refreshments served after the service at the Georgetown church, 11 Guelph St. Info: 905-877-2531, www. stjohnsuc.ca. Egg Nog Jog: 10:30 a.m., at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Hosted by the Georgetown Runners, the Egg Nog Jog supports CAShh and Community Living North Halton. Register now. Info: www.eggnogjog.ca. More CALENDAR, pg. 20 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, December 8, 2011