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16 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, December 15, 2011 Thursday, Dec. 15 P.O.W.E.R. Annual General Meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. at Georgetown Market Place mall in the Waterscapes exhibit (adjacent to the food court beside Mr. Sub). Tour the Waterscapes exhibit, meet members of the board, renew your membership or become a member (if you have not already), place a bid on a silent auction item, and hear a brief review of P.O.W.E.R.'s activities over the last year, and plans for 2012. If you can't attend please consider renewing your membership or becoming a new member: info@powerhalton.ca or 905-873-1820. CVC floodline mapping: Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) will be presenting the updated Black, Silver and Snow's Creeks Floodline Mapping and Regulation Limits at a public information centre between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. at the Limehouse Memorial Hall, 12389 Fifth Line. Community Calendar play host to historian/author John McDonald who will be signing copies of his latest book Halton Heritage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas refreshments and goodies will be available. Victorian Christmas Tea at Devereaux House: will be held Dec. 17 and Dec. 18. Tea and traditional sweets followed by a carol sing-along in the decorated parlour. Reserve your place at one of the afternoon sittings. Tickets $10 (in advance only): 905-877-1861, ann@devereauxhouse.ca Christmas Open House and Bake Sale: 2-4 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 16789 22 Sideroad, Georgetown. Come and enjoy a peaceful Christmas feeling while browsing through the beautifully decorated and historic church. Country Christmas baking and hot apple cider downstairs. North Halton Kitten Rescue kitten adoption: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St., Georgetown, to approved homes. Info: Barb, 905-873-8547. 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. Info: http://bit.ly/pm93KL or call 905-873-1820. Lego contest: Hey kids, bring your Lego creation to the Georgetown branch, 224 Maple Ave. between Dec. 13 and Dec. 17. Then come in and vote for your favourites between Dec. 18 and Dec. 24. Space is limited, so please try to keep your creations small. Info: 905-8732681, ext. 2520. 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. The mall is open for last minute shoppers on Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and reopens on Boxing Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Halton Hills Sports Museum and Resource Centre will be open 6-9 p.m. during Raiders hockey game: Dec. 17, 21, Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4. Nordic Pole Walking: 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St. S. Bring toonie for CAShh or UCHS. Friday, Dec. 16 Free Acton Together Dinner and Movie Night: takes place at St. Alban's Anglican Church, 19 St. Alban's Dr. at Willow St. at 6 p.m. Then people are welcome to walk together to The Roxy, 6 Mill St. E. (a short walk) where a movie suitable for all ages, The Grinch, will be shown starting at 7:30 p.m. Popcorn and drinks compliments of Acton Optical and Acton Community Hub. Please note the church has a few stairs to the eating area. If you require assistance, please call ahead, 519-853-2711. Accessing the Hidden Job Market workshop: Experts say only 20% of job openings job seeker summary, effectively network, use the phone to find jobs, and other strategies in a free workshop, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Georgetown Employment Services, 184 Guelph St. Georgetown. To register: 905-702-7311 ext 109. Texas Hold'Em: hosted by Optimist Club of Georgetown on the third Friday of every month. Registration is at 6:30 p.m.; game starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Optimist Hall, Hwy 7 past 22 Sideroad. Tickets $50. For tickets call John, 905-877-2931 or Rick, 905-873-4156. Friday night euchre: 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Legion. Admission $2. Everyone welcome. Acton Legion euchre: every Friday night, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at the Acton Legion, 15 Wright Ave. Admission $2. Euchre is taking a Christmas break and returns Jan. 6. Nordic Pole Walking: Mondays and Fridays 10-11 a.m. indoors at Prospect Park, Acton. Led by Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122. Technology Made Simple: 2-4 p.m. at the Georgetown library, 224 Maple Ave. Bring your technology questions and enjoy some "hands on" time with Kobo, iPad and other gadgets. Join drop in. Toonie Movie Afternoon: 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Seniors Centre for only $2. Sunday, Dec. 18 Candlelight Service: 7 p.m. at St. Alban's Church in Acton. Come and enjoy carols and join in the singing. It will be followed by fellowship in the Upper Hall where refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 5-6 km loop hike on local Saturday, Dec. 17 Book signing: White Rabbit Books, 16 Main St. S., will trails. Hike through a mature woodlot to reach the edge of the escarpment where large, flat, moss covered debris was left behind by retreating glaciers on the Great Esker Side Trail. Depart at 10 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snacks. Leader: Angelika, 905877-7805 asgk.canada@sympatico.ca Christmas Tea: will follow the 9:30 a.m. service at Boston Presbyterian Church,Third Line, Halton Hills, north of Five Sideroad . Everyone welcome. Special Music for Advent: 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown (corner of Trafalgar Road and 15 Sideroad). Come for morning worship and special music by soloist Erin Gruter, accompanied by Hannah Manierka on the piano. Everyone is welcome. Christmas Carol Evening: 7 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, just west of Acton. A special evening of music, traditional carols and candlelight followed by refreshments. All welcome. Lessons and Carols: will be presented by the choir at the 11 a.m. service at Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main St., S., Georgetown. All welcome. The church is chair-lift accessible and has a dial-in service (905-702-1629). Info: church office, 905-877-7585 or www.knoxgeorgetown.ca Halton Hills Sports Museum and Resource Centre is open 1-5 p.m. at Mold-Masters SportsPlex. Free bikes: Hayden Downes-Mills will be holding a big bike free giveaway-- more than 100 used/repaired bikes-- on Sunday, Dec. 18. The bikes will be lined up on Henry St. from the corner of Cleaveholm Dr. to Main St. N. Hayden wants anyone out there who doesn't have a bike that would like one to come and get one! Kids, teens, adults and seniors-- every age is welcome. Georgetown Runners: meet for weekly club runs every Sunday at 8 a.m. from Atlantis Athletics (corner of Guelph St. and Mountainview Rd. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. from the Gellert Centre. All are welcome. Visit www. georgetownrunners.ca or call Judy Smith, 905-877-1720. Nordic Pole Walking: 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Glen Williams Park. Meet at the gazebo. Led by Natalie Lidano, certified Nordixx instructor, this free weekly program is designed for those who have never Nordic Pole walked and want to learn the basic or for the beginner who wants to work on their technique. Emotions Anonymous (EA): meets Sundays 7 p.m. at 39 John St. Acton. (beside St Joseph Church parking lot enter in front door.) . There are no dues or fees required to attend. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve-step program to help people cope with stress. The program is open to anyone who has a desire to become emotionally well. Members attend for various reasons, among them depression, anxiety, relationship problems and other emotional difficulties. Info: Robert or Donna, 519-853-2972. More CALENDAR, pg. 21 Sale e Pric A "MUS T SEE"! 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