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Friday, August 24 GLTs Improv Club Showcase: Aug. 24 and 25, 8 p.m. at the GLT Studio, 33 Stewarttown Rd. Tickets at the door, $10 or PayWhat-You-Can. Summer Munch to the Movies: Kids can watch a movie and eat their lunch at the Library. Just drop in! Wii drop-in: for kids all ages, 3 p.m. at the Acton Library. Acton Legion euchre: 7:15-9:45 p.m. Admission $2. Nordic Pole Walking: Mondays and Fridays 10-11 a.m. in Prospect Park, Acton. Bring toonie for Acton Foodshare. Leader: Ginger, 905-691-9122. 23 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Thursday, August 23, 2012 Community Calendar repellant. Leader: Rob, 905-877-0634 rob. currie@sympatico.ca Erin Jamboree: starting at 1 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. at the Erin Legion, 12 Dundas St. E. Come listen to your favorite live bands and enjoy a tasty dinner. Dancing and talking are optional. Info: 519-833-2212. Georgetown Runners: meet for weekly club runs every Sunday morning at 8 a.m. from The BAO Institute for Health Living (formerly Atlantis Athletics Fitness Centre) Info: www.georgetownrunners.ca or call Laura Weihs, 905-873-6420. Nordic Pole Walking for the beginner: 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Glen Williams Park. Meet at the gazebo. Led by Natalie Lidano, certified Nordixx instructor.. Emotions Anonymous (EA): meets Sundays 7 p.m. at 39 John St. Acton. (beside St. Joseph Church parking lot enter in front door.) Everyone welcome. Info: Robert/Donna, 519-853-2972. Cat Anonymous kitten adoptions: at Ruffin's Pet Centre, 140 Guelph Street, 905873-0933. Saturday, August 25 School Bus Orientation Day: Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the free sessions for firsttime riders. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. To register your child for a preferred time slot, parents should call the host bus company: For Acton and area students: at Acton High School. Call Tyler Transport Ltd., 519-8531550. For Georgetown and area students: at Christ the King High School. Call First Student, 905-877-2251. Cruisin' for the Arts:12-5 p.m. at Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre. Fall Basketball League registration deadline: is August 25. League begins Sept. 11 for 10 weeks for kids ages 6-13 yrs. To register: 905-877-1374. North Halton Kitten Rescue kittens adoption: to approved homes, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. Georgetown. Kittens can be previewed at www. NHKR.ca or call Barb, 905-873-8547. Saturday Stop-In Fun: drop in between 2 and 4 p.m. to the Halton Hills Library for craft or games. Upper Credit Humane Society Golf Tournament: at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club. Shotgun start 1:30 p.m. Golf, dinner, awards, contests, silent auction, and more! Golf & dinner: $175; golf only: $145; dinner only: $50. To register: Laura, uppercreditevents@gmail.com or 416-706-7406. Upper Credit Humane Society Thrift Shop's monthly auction: closes with live bidding at 4:30 p.m. at the shop in Moore Park Plaza, Georgetown. Auction items: www.uppercredit.com. Family Storytime: 11 a.m., at Georgetown library. Nordic Pole Walking: Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St. S. Bring toonie for CAShh or UCHS. Leader: Ginger, 905-691-9122. Bid euchre/euchre: 7 p.m. at Georgetown Srs Centre. Cost: $3/player. Acton Trunk Sale: Saturday mornings at the Hide House parking lot. Georgetown Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 Monday, August 27 Evening Nordic Pole Walking for the beginner: Certified Nordixx pole walking instructor Maureen Harvey is offering an evening opportunity for those who would like to try Nordic Pole Walking, 7-8 p.m. at Prospect Park, 30 Park Ave. in Acton. Bring a toonie for a local charity. Poles available. Gary Louth Memorial Golf Tournament: at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Georgetown. Proceeds to CAShh. Info: Sherrie Louth, 905-877-1027. TOPS-Acton: meets Mondays at St. Joseph Church, lower level, 64 Church St. E. Weigh-in: 5:30 p.m. with meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: Jacquie, 519-853-1019. Celebrate Recovery: a Christ-centred 12-step recovery program every Monday, 7 p.m. at Georgetown Alliance Church. Info: Doug, 905-873-0249 or CR@togetheratgac. com, or www.celebraterecovery.ca CEGLLGLEÏRFCÏÍPQRÏUCCIÏMDÏ1CNRCK@CPÏP?LBMKJWÏQCJCARCBÏFMSQCFMJBQÏUGRFGLÏ&?JRMLÏ will be contacted by letter and telephone and asked to participate in the 2012 2P?LQNMPR?RGMLÏ2MKMPPMUÏ1SPTCWÏ 221 $MPÏRFCÏN?QRÏÏWC?PQÏRFCÏ2P?LQNMPR?RGMLÏ2MKMPPMUÏ1SPTCWÏF?QÏ@CCLÏSLBCPR?ICLÏ CTCPWÏÍTCÏWC?PQÏRMÏ?QIÏPCQGBCLRQÏGLÏKSLGAGN?JGRGCQÏ?APMQQÏQMSRFCPLÏ-LR?PGMÏ?@MSRÏ RFCGPÏRP?TCJÏAFMGACQÏ?LBÏN?RRCPLQ Ï2FCÏQSPTCWÏAMKKCLAGLEÏRFGQÏ1CNRCK@CPÏGQÏ?Ï continuation of work undertaken in the fall of 2011. The information gathered from the survey plays a vital role in assisting municipalities plan for future transportation services. If your household is contacted, please take the time to participate in the survey over the telephone or online at www.tts2012.ca. Your involvement is critical in assisting Halton Region to plan and keep pace with changing transportation needs. For more information about the survey visit our website at www.halton.ca/transportationtomorrow. Tuesday, August 28 Managing Osteoarthritis Pain: The Arthritis Society is offering a free education session called Stay Active-Manage Osteoarthritis Pain, 1-3:30 p.m. at the Mountainview Retirement Residence, 222 Mountainview Rd. N in Georgetown. This group is led by a physiotherapist and will cover topics such as how to relieve pain and stiffness, remaining active and taking charge of your osteoarthritis. To register: Kim, 905455-6273 ext. 222. Space is limited. Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gellert Community Centre. TOPS-Georgetown: meets Tuesdays at St. Andrew's United Church. Weigh-in: 6:30 p.m. Meetings follow at 7:30 p.m. Info: 905-877-7056. Georgetown Seniors Centre bid euchre: 7 p.m. Admission $2. 2011 Progress Report Now Available Online On behalf of Regional Council, I am happy to announce Halton Region's 2011 Progress Report is now available online at www.halton.ca/progressreport. 2FPMSEFMSRÏRFCÏPCNMPRÏWMSÏUGJJÏPC?BÏ?@MSRÏ?ÏLSK@CPÏMDÏQGELGÍA?LRÏ?AFGCTCKCLRQÏ marked by Halton Region in 2011. Regional Council continues to focus on the programs and services residents have Gary Carr told us are top priorities, to ensure Halton remains one of the best places in Regional Chair Canada to live, work, raise a family, and retire. Printed copies of the 2011 Progress Report can be requested through Access Halton by dialling 311 or by email at accesshalton@halton.ca. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule September 3 September 4 September 5 September 5 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Offices closed for Labour Day &C?JRFÏ Ï1MAG?JÏ1CPTGACQÏ!MKKGRRCC Planning & Public Works Committee Administration & Finance Committee 23/24 0812 Sunday, August 26 Bruce Trail hike: Level 2, 10 km carpool Loop hike. We will traverse Nassagaweya Canyon to a prime location for lunch at Crawford Lake. Very scenic and vairying terrain Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water, snacks, lunch and insect Meetings can be viewed at halton.ca Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings.