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Thursday, January 22, 2015 - The IFP - H alton H ills - w w w .theifp.ca Page 19 Saturday, January 24th at 2 p.m. 185 Guelph Street, Georgetown restaurant. COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY, JAN. 23 Caregivers Connect: Are you a home childcare provider car- ing for children from 0-6 years of age? Caregivers Connect is offered through the Ontario Early Years Centre, 8 James St., Georgetown and provides an opportunity for caregivers to meet for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the children in their care. There is no fee for this program and lunch is provided. To register: Jennifer, 905-873-2960. Acton Legion euchre: Fridays 7:15-9:45 p.m. $2. Georgetown Legion euchre: Fridays, 7 p.m. Admission $2. Georgetown Musictown Open Mic: 8:30 p.m. Fridays, at The Sil- vercreek Cafe, 112 Main St. S. in Georgetown. Come one, come all for a chance to share your musical talents. Live PA available. Solo, duo, trio, instruments and prerecord- ed backing welcome. Info: www. GeorgetownMusictown.com SATURDAY, JAN. 24 Ronald McDonald is coming to town: Celebrate with Ronald, 2 p.m. at the Georgetown McDon- alds, 185 Guelph St. at 2 p.m. Play games and answer riddles to help Ronald solve a mystery. Family Together Drop-In: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free, infor- mal program for families with chil- dren, aged 0-6 years. Come out and enjoy activities such as art, sensory play, active play and circle time. This program is offered through the Ontario Early Years, Georgetown Satellite, 8 James St. Info: Jennifer, 905-873-2960. Acton Winter Carnival Com- munity Dance: Tickets are $10 and are available at Acton Home Hard- ware, Dollar Stretcher Daze, Roxy Coffee, Active Choice, Acton Opti- cal and Tanners Pub & Grill. Dance the night away with Party Cinemas. Tanners Pub & Grill is catering this event. LLBO crown Snow King & Queen, door prizes, spot dances and more! NHKR adoptions: Kittens are available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. Young cat adoptions, 1-4 p.m. at Pet Valu, 269 Mountainview Rd. Info: Barb, 905- 873-8547, www.nhkr.ca SUNDAY, JAN. 25 Acton Winter Carnival: Pan- cake breakfast at the Acton Town Hall Centre from 9-11 a.m. tickets are $5 and kids under 5 eat free! Outdoor events are at Prospect Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ice skat- ing, obstacle course, outdoor curl- ing, snow horse shoes, snowman & iceblock stations, dog cart rides, bingo, face painting, crafts, tractor & wagon rides, snow mini putt and new this year is TURKEY BOWL- ING! Plus lots more…Chili Cook Off and closing ceremonies at the Acton Town Hall Centre starting at 4 p.m. Free Sunday Skate: 2:15- 3:35 p.m. at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex. Sponsored by MPP Ted Arnott. Emotions Anonymous (EA): meets Sundays 7 p.m. at 39 John St. Acton. (beside St. Joseph Church parking lot enter in front door.) Info: Debbie, 519-853-8262. Be Still & Know God Candle- light Church: 7:30 p.m. every Sun- day at St. Alban's Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. This beautiful old church, lit only by candles, pro- vides an atmosphere of reverence and peace and wonder. Scripture, chanted psalms, slow prayer. Noth- ing for the congregation to say or do or read-- only to enter and receive and experience. Open to all. Walk For Memories 2015: in support of local programs and ser- vices provided by the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milton Mall. You can register as a walker online at www.walkformemories.ca. The website allows you to register as an individual or organize a team. You can create your own personal page and recruit pledges from fam- ily and friends online. It's easy and fun! Please note that the McMas- ter 5K Run is chip timed and does have a required $40 registration fee. Proceeds raised during this fun- draiser will stay in the Regions of Hamilton and Halton and support programs and services for individ- uals with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, their family and care partners. If you require a hard copy pledge form, please don't hesitate to contact us via e-mail at funddevelopment@alzhh.ca or by phone at 905-529-7030 or 1 -888- 343-1017. Bruce Trail Halton Hills Chap- ter Hike: Caledon Trailway and Rock- side Side Trail, medium pace, moderate terrain, 8 km loop hike. Hike through mature forest and cross streams, some hills. Dress for the weather, winter footwear, icers or yaktracks. Bring water and a snack. Depart 10 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place park- ing lot, south of the Georgetown Professional Arts building, east of Walmart. Leader: Angelika Som- mer, 905-877-7805 asgk.canada@ sympatico.ca MONDAY, JAN. 26 Halton Hills Quilters Guild monthly meeting: 7 p.m. at. Hill- crest United Church, 8958 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, at the corner of Trafalgar and Five Sideroad. Come to be inspired by speakers, show and share or a library of quilting books and magazines. The program for the evening will be a round rob- in in which members share quilting tips. New members and guests are welcome ($5 fee for guests). Con- tact: Vicki Brigden, President, 905- 876-4976 or vickib57@bellnet.net or info@hhqg.ca Second Annual Community Scrabble Tournament: Players of all levels are invited to participate in this fun-filled evening, and are asked to collect pledges to support Literacy North Halton. Prizes will be awarded to the winning players and to the person who collects the greatest amount of pledges. Info: www.lnhadultlearning.ca Ontario Early Years Sleepy Time Tales: 6- 7 p.m. This fun, free program is for families with chil- dren from 0-6 years. Stories will be told using puppets, props and media. Each week a "make & take" craft and a light snack will be of- fered. For more information call Jennifer at 905-873-2960 C o m e Cook With Me!: 1:30 - 2:30 p. m. Come Cook with Me of- fers a fun, free cooking activity with staff in- struction for children under six years and their adult. This program is offered through the Ontario Early Years, Georgetown Satellite, 8 James St. For more information please call Jennifer at 905-873-2960 Adult Learning Centre: Adults, do you need to upgrade your skills in reading, writing, math or basic computers? Need help preparing for high school credit, GED, col- lege entrance or apprenticeship? Information sessions are held on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at 72 Mill St. Suite 207 in Georgetown or call The Adult Learning Centre, 905-873- 2200 for more information. Halton Hills Toastmasters: Mondays (except holidays), 7:30- 9:30 p.m. at St. Alban's Parish Hall, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. Info: contacts-5260@toastmastersclubs. org or http://haltonhillstm.toast- mastersclubs.org Nordic Pole Walking Groups: Acton-- Mon., Wed. and Fri., 10-11 a.m. at Dufferin Centre; George- town-- Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Gellert Centre park- ing lot and Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., Main St. Poles available to try. Info: Ginger, 905-691-9122, ginger.quinn@sym- patico.ca Drop into Dufferin Morning Program: Dufferin Community Centre's indoor sportsfield in Pros- pect Park will be available for walk- ing, running and pre-school play on Monday-Friday (Jan. to May), 9 a.m. till noon. Admission: $2 adults, free children. TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets weekly in Acton (Mondays) and Georgetown (Tuesdays). Info: www.tops.org or Carol Harper, charper3@cogeco.ca, 905-877- 7056. Open Grief Support Group: The pain of losing a loved one is a diffi- cult pain to bear. It hits us deeply. Sometimes we don't know how we can carry on. If you are dealing with grief, be it recent or long term, you are invited to attend this open twice monthly meeting. Learn about grief, find ways of dealing with grief, hear the stories of others. Held at Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St., 7-8:30 p.m. Info: Paul Ivany, 905-877-6122, paul@norval- united.ca, www.norvalunited.ca. Continued on page 41