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•T he IFP• H alton H ills, Thursday, A ugust 22, 2013 21 GEORGETOWN LOCATION 185 Guelph Street OPEN 24 HOURS ACTON LOCATION 374 Queen Street East Open at 5:00 am Everyday Coming up... Pool closures Hospital volunteer info session Tutor training The Acton Lions Indoor Pool is now closed until September 8, for renova- tions while the Gellert Pool will be closed September 2-15, for maintenance. Halton Hills splash pads are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (weather permit- ting) until September 2. Georgetown Hospital is expanding and will need more volunteers! A drop in information session will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 3-4 p.m, in the Boardroom. Stop by to learn more about volunteering in the emer- gency department, diagnos- tic imaging, patient units and more. Complimentary parking provided. For more information, contact Janice Cowen at 905-873-0111 ext. 8153 or jcowen@haltonhealthcare. on.ca. Literacy North Halton is recruiting Volunteer Tutors. Do you have three hours a week to work with an adult, who needs to upgrade their reading, writing, math or basic computer skills? If so, please call 905-873-2200 to register for the orientation session. Sunday, August 25 Art-in-the-Park at Willow Park: Come down and visit Willow Park Ecol- ogy Centre where there will be demon- strations of different forms of art for you to try. There will be painting, pottery, and more for you to watch and maybe try your hand at. Instruc- tors on site, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Whether you are a clay person or a painter, or want to try your hand at painting a plaster snake, make a card, or just want to have some fun, you will have an enjoy- able time. Some materials have a minimal cost. There will also be butterflies and other wooden creatures to paint in your own styles for our compost area fence. Photographers taking photos in the park may submit them to butterflies@WPEC. ca for inclusion in WPEC photo contest. Info: www.willowparkecology.ca American Civil War Re-enactment: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Country Heritage Park. Over 50,000 Canadians fought in the American Civil War. Re-enactment of a major battle, Authentic military camps, Period music, Medical demonstrations, Artillery, cav- alry demonstrations, Park exhibits open, Tractor drawn wagon rides. Info: www. countryheritagepark.com/events Drumming Circle: Come to the Sacred Sevens Healing and Sharing Drum Circle, 1 p.m. Visit www.willowparkecology.ca Nordic Pole Walking: Sundays, 9-10 a.m. at Glen Williams Park parking lot. Bring toonie for local charity. Walks led by certified Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Natalie Lidano, 905-877-5339. Beginners and non-beginners are welcome. Nordixx Walking Poles available for use. Jamboree: at the Erin Legion. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Roast Beef Dinner served at 5 p.m. Welcome all. Monday, August 26 Food Camp: Kids entering SK to Gr. 5 are invited for five full days of games, crafts, faith exploration, baking, eating and learning about where our food comes from, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 26-30 at Norval United Church. Cost is $60 each. Children bring a nut free lunch and one snack each day. Info/to register: www. norvalunited.ca/summerdaycamps 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. TOPS-Georgetown meets Tuesdays at St. Andrew's United Church, 89 Mountainview Rd. S. Weigh-in: 6:30 p.m. Meetings follow at 7:30 p.m. TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, encourages wellness through a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, exercise and on- going encouragement at weekly meetings. Nordic Pole Walking is a low-im- pact, weight-bearing exercise that engag- es 90% of the bodies muscles. Whatever your fitness level, come lighten the load on your hips and knees, strengthen your upper body and improve your posture! Poles available to try. For more informa- tion contact: Master Instructor Ginger Quinn 905-691-9122, ginger.quinn@sym- patico.ca Nordixx Walking Groups: Acton- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10-11 a.m. at The Agri- cultural Building in Prospect Park; Glen Williams- Sundays, Gazebo in the Park, 9-10 a.m.; Georgetown- Mondays, 8:15 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Gellert Community Centre parking lot and Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., Main St. HEN Open House: The Halton En- vironmental Network (HEN) is holding an open house at its new office in Queen Elizabeth Park Community & Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) in southwest Oakville, 3-9 p.m. QEPCCC is located at 2302 Bridge Rd., Oakville. For more informa- tion and to register for a tour, visit www. haltonenvironment.net, email info@hal- tonenvironment.ca, or call 905-815-6185. Tuesday, August 27 Centre for Skills Development will not be at the Acton library today. Blood donor clinic: 4-8 p.m. at Gellert Community Centre, 10241 Eighth Line, Georgetown. Appointment preferred, walk-in if available. To make an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236- 6283). Info: www.blood.ca. It can take five donors to help one person in cancer treatment. Wednesday, August 28 Recreation & Parks registration start day for the 2013-14's fall and win- ter program. Go to www.haltonhills.ca/ recandparks Free Employment Services: Search- ing for a job can be frustrating! Let Hal- ton Hills Public Library and VPI Inc. help! Experts from VPI will provide re- sume assistance, interview coaching, help with employment related communica- tions like cover letters, and much more at Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch, 9 Church Street, on Wednesday mornings. They can help you jump start - and maintain - your job search. Please call 905-873-9816 to book your free ap- pointment. Info: www.hhpl.on.ca or 905- 873-2681. Thursday, August 29 Literacy North Halton is recruiting Volunteer Tutors: Do you have 3 hours a week to work with an adult, who needs to upgrade their reading, writing, math or basic computer skills? If so please call 905-873-2200 to register for our orienta- tion session. Georgetown Children's Chorus reg- istration: 6-8 p.m. at The Old Armoury, 1 A Park Ave. (just inside the Fairgrounds). Call 905-877-6841 or see www.george- townchildrenschorus.ca Limehouse euchre: 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at Limehouse Memorial Hall. All welcome. Sponsored by the Lime- house Memorial Hall Board with pro- ceeds to maintain the building. Acton Farmers Market: comes alive every Thursday, 3-7 p.m. on Willow St. until Oct. 10. Come pick up home-grown produce, meats, baked goods, crafts and more. Info: www.downtownacton.ca