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Listen to the live music of Rolly Rocker and the Hemi Heads. Car show info: Lee Martin, 905-877- 9550. This event raises money for the Georgetown Hospi- tal, hosted by the Georgetown BIA and organized by the Rock'N'Roll'N Classic Committtee. Info: www.downtown- georgetown.com/events Community BBQ & Fun: The Acton community gar- den and the Acton Hub Team are joining forces to offer a BBQ for the community, along with a fun activity for chil- dren-- making Stepping Stones for the community garden that your children design! Imagine walking through the community garden and seeing all the artwork from local children. Please come at 6 p.m. for great food and fun at St. Alban's Church in Acton. Lemonade stand fundraiser: Rileigh Da- vis, 13, of Georgetown, co-founder of the char- ity Mystical Paws will be holding a lemonade stand Friday, 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon in front of 5F James St. in Georgetown. Proceeds will go to The Don- key Sanctuary of Canada, south of Guelph. Rotary Club of Georgetown: meets 7:15 a.m. at Ares Restaurant with speaker Demi Swann who will be present- ing information on her year in Switzerland as a Rotary Youth Exchange participant. Guests are welcome. RSVP to linda@zammit.ca. Info: www.rotarygeorgetown-on.ca Munch to the Movies: Kids are invited to Munch to the Movies at Halton Hill Public Library, both branches, every Friday until August 23. We'll show a great feature film be- ginning at 12 noon. Don't forget to bring your lunch! For more information, visit www.hhpl.on.ca or call 905-873- 2681 ext. 2520 or 519-853-0301. Wii Fun: Kids can show off their Wii skills or learn some new ones, 3-4 p.m. at the Acton Library. Just drop in; no registration required. Info: 519-853-0301. Technology help: Are you having trouble figuring out your new Kobo? Wondering how to download eBooks to your iPad? Bring your technology questions to Halton Hills Public Library's Technology Made Simple program. Join us for some hands-on time with the Kobo, Playbook, iPad or other devices. We have laptops available too and can help you navigate our online resources. Acton Branch: August 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Georgetown Branch: Fridays, August 9, 16 & 23 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., and Saturdays, August 10 & 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2511 or visit www.hhpl.on.ca Acton Legion euchre: every Friday night, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at the Acton Legion, 15 Wright Ave. Admission $2. Saturday, August 17 North Halton Kitten Rescue has kittens and young cats for adoption to approved homes, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. Georgetown. Adoption fee of $160 includes: spay/neuter, first vaccinations, parasite treatment, microchip and a bag of food. Kittens for adop- tion can be previewed at www.NHKR.ca or call Barb 905- 873-8547. Preschool Dance Party: Kids, 0-6 years old, can bring their favourite grown-ups, brothers, sisters, and friends, and dance, dance, dance at Halton Hills Public Library! There will be music, fun and Freezies! Just drop in; no registration required at the Acton Branch, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Info: www.hhpl.on.ca or call 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or 519-853-0301. Hayden's Re-Bicycling Bike Giveaway: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. at 2 Cleaveholm Dr. (cor- ner of Henry St.) More than 40 children's bikes to give away. Food do- nations welcome for the Georgetown Break Basket (child-related items such as a lunch snacks and juice boxes would be appreciated). Corn Harvest Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at Country Heritage Park. Fresh Ontario sweet corn, Hot dogs, Make a corn husk doll, Tractor drawn wagon rides, Tour the park buildings and exhibits. Info: www.countryheritagepark.com/events Saturday Stop-in Fun: Kids can drop in and make a craft or play some board games at Halton Hills Public Li- brary, both branches, on Saturdays between 2-4 p.m., Aug. 10, 17, 24. Info: www.hhpl.on.ca or call 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or 519-853-0301. Lucas Rogerson's 2013 Streetlights Tour: 8 p.m. at Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Rd., Hillsburgh. Also featuring 8-string jazz guitarist Ed Le Blanc, singer- songwriter Kent MacMillan and R&B artist Joni NehRita. Box Office 519.855.4586. Georgetown Bread Basket Farmer's Market Draw: Come by and purchase a draw ticket to support the food bank. Most needed items; canned juice, canned meat, canned fruit, baby food and sugar. Drop off donations to local food stores now including Walmart. For more infor- mation www.georgetownbreadbasket.ca. Open Tues., 5-7 p.m., Wed. and Sat., 8:30-11:45 a.m. Nordic Pole Walking: Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St. S. Bring toonie for CAShh or UCHS. Led by certified Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122. Sponsored by GEM Health Care Services www.gemhealthcare.com Acton Trunk Sale: Come out to the Hide House park- ing lot and see what sorts of treasures you can discover, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday until Oct. 12. Euchre and Bid Euchre: every Saturday, 7-9:45 p.m. at Georgetown Seniors Centre. Come early for refresh- ments. Everyone welcome. Admission $3. Ian Gosling was one of many blood donors who took part in Monday's blood donor clinic at Maple Avenue Baptist Church. Canadian Blood Services technician Chantal Perron, RN, assisted Gosling as he gave his 92nd blood donation. Another blood donor clinic will be held today (Aug. 15), 5-8 p.m. at Acton Legion Hall, 15 Wright Ave., Acton and on Tuesday, August 27, 4-8 p.m. at Gellert Commu- nity Centre, 10241 Eighth Line, Georgetown. Ap- pointment preferred, walk-in if available. To make an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236- 6283). Info: www.blood.ca. Photo by Ted Brown