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16 ·The IFP· Halton Hills ·Thursday, August 23, 2012 Tickets now on sale for Terry Fallis visit Halton Hills Public Library welcomes author Terry Fallis on Sept.19 at 7 p.m. (book signing to follow). The event will be held at St. Andrew's Church, 89 Mountainview Road South in Georgetown. Terry Fallis is the winner of the 2011 CBC Canada Reads contest for his book The Best Laid Plans. Tickets are $2 and available now at either library branch-- Georgetown library, 224 Maple Avenue and the Acton library, 17 River St. For more information, call 905-8732681 ext. 2511 or 519-853-0301 or visit www.hhpl.on.ca One Book One Halton Hills 2012 Halton Hills Public Library invites residents to join One Book One Halton Hills. Think of it as one big book club! Pick up or reserve your copy of Terry Fallis's The Best Laid Plans, a laughout-loud account of the goings-on in Ottawa (and winner of the 2011 CBC Canada Reads contest). Don't forget to pick up a bingo card: complete one row and you could win a Read & Relax gift basket! Enter by September 29. To reserve a copy of The Best Laid Plans, visit the Library's catalogue at www.hhpl.on.ca. For more information, please call 905-873-2681 ext. 2511 or 519-853-0301. Last chance Saturday, Aug. 25 is the last chance for kids, teens and adults to bring their Summer Reading Club calendar to the The Georgetown Firefighters Association donated $25,000 to the Halton Hills Arena library to win a prize. Also Aug. 25 is Users Group. HHAUG is currently fundraising for $2 million to help fund the building of the last chance for kids and teens to en- three arenas. The firefighters recently hosted the Big Chill Dance in June. ter the Creative Writing Contest. Photo courtesy of Halton Hills Fire Department Firefighters raise funds for arena campaign Literacy Matters: Adult Learning Centre plans back-to-school programs for adults "It's the most wonderful time of the year..." As the warm days of summer come to a close, we start planning for "back to school" activities. We all know what that means for the kids but what about you? Your local Adult Learning Centre has been busy preparing a number of programs that offer adults in the community the opportunity to improve their academic skills. We offer a supportive adult learning environment in a small class setting. all year long to adults who need to upgrade their skills in reading, writing and math on a one-to-one or small group basis. Essential Skills Computer Training for the Workplace: Learn with a small group to master basic computer skills and access on-line learning - part time either day or evening. Sheridan ACE Program: our parttime classes are offered by Sheridan professors on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in Georgetown. Upgrading in Math, English, Biology and Chemistry. The Sheridan ACE certificate is accepted by all Ontario colleges. More recently students are coming in from local businesses to upgrade their skills ready to take an Apprenticeship entrance test with their employer. Free assessment to determine suitability, however a small registration fee will apply. For more information, an Open House will be held on Sept. 5, 6:307:30 p.m. or visit www.literacynh.org Three programs are available to adults who wish to learn part-time in order to find a job or prepare for further education. Adult Tutoring Program is offered