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Pa ge 1 4 T hu rs da y, A pr il 9, 2 01 5 - T he IF P - H al to n H ill s - w w w .th ei fp .c a COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Cyclepalooza and Halton Hills Bike Challenge Launch: 9:30 a.m. to noon. Please join us at the Georgetown Public Library for Cyclepalooza, a fun bike-themed community event includ- ing cycling event info, spring tune up workshop, bike videos, helmet fitting and helmet decorating contest (bring your own helmet) safety pointers, story time and much more. Be on hand as we launch the Halton Hills 2015 Community Cycling Chal- lenge at 11:30. Find details at http:// www.haltonhills.ca/CyclingEvents/ Or email hhcycling@haltonhills.ca. No need to ride a bike but we would love it if you did. Halton Hills Tennis Club registra- tions: for Club memberships, spring, summer and fall Lesson programs, and July & August Summer Tennis Camps will be available at our table in George- town Market Place, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Information on our many leagues and events, as well as online registration, is available on www.haltonhillstennis. com or call 905-873-8107. Specially Trained dogs visit the library: Paws to Read dogs Dudley and Froodleberry will be visiting Hal- ton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch, 2-3:30 p.m. Come and say hello and learn all about the program where children read aloud weekly to a therapy dog in a quiet and relaxed setting. Many thanks to Therapeutic Paws of Canada for making this FREE program possible. Writers' Circle: 10 a.m. to noon at the Georgetown Library (Studio). A monthly meet-up for local writers to share ideas, projects and inspiration. No registration required; just drop in. Writers may bring two pages of writing for group feedback. Sweet Taste of Spring: This annual rite of spring is happening at Lime- house Memorial Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and enjoy real maple syrup with pancakes, beans and tarts along with sausages for $7 per person. Chil- dren 6-12 eat for $3 and those five and under eat for free. All proceeds go to maintain this historic hall. Bruce Trail Halton Hills Chap- ter Annual Pancake Hike: Leisurely pace, easy terrain, family hike, approxi- mately 5 km. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from Limehouse Public School parking lot. Everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We will hike the Loop Trail in the Conservation area. Pancake breakfast after the hike. The pancake breakfast is served by the Limehouse Memorial Hall Committee. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate foot- wear. Bring icers if you have them. Hike Leader: Janet 519-853-1285. Rabies and Microchip Clinic: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Premier Equipment in Ospringe (southeast corner of Hwys. 124 and 125). Cash only. Nail clipping $5, microchip $30 and rabies (3 years) $30. Sponsored by Dr. F. Walker, and benefiting Upper Credit Humane Soci- ety. In support of East Wellington Com- munity Services (EWCS) Food drive bring canned goals to receive a ballot for a draw. Info: 519-833-2287, info@ uppercredit.com, www.uppercredit. com. Please keep your dogs on a leash and your cats in a carrier. Free Demonstration Tai Chi class & Open House: at St Alban's Church, Acton, 12:30-1:30 pm. Find out about the health benefits of this gentle Chi- nese movement exercise. Great for all levels of health and ability. RSVP gold- enpheasanttaichi@hotmail.com or 416-239-9318. "The Florence Influence": Meet artist Therese McAllister, who trained in Dublin and Florence, and ask about her life, art and travels, 2-4 p.m. at Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre, 515 Main Street, Glen Williams, www.williamsmill.com, 905-873 8203. Opening Reception for Randall Brandford: 1-5 p.m. at Red Door Gal- lery, 127 Mill St., Georgetown and enjoy 28 new bold abstract paintings Info: www.reddoorgallery.com Hungry Man Breakfast is cancelled this month due to a darts tournament. Men's Breakfast: 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Acton Christian Reformed Church, 365 Queen St. For $3, enjoy an hour of Christian fellowship over a breakfast of toast and eggs. Second Saturday of ev- ery month until June. Green Tour at the Library: Come for a behind-the-scenes tour of the new and improved Georgetown Branch at 10 a.m. No registration required; meet in the lower lobby. Century Church Theatre, Hills- burgh presents: "A Hot Night in Hill- sburgh", with the Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra, 8 p.m. Big Band music from the swing era and more modern artists. Box Office 519-855-4586. www.centu- rychurchtheatre.com SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Heritage Acton presents: Covering Canada's Parliament: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly with broadcast jour- nalist Martin Stringer, 2 p.m. at Acton Town Hall Centre, 19 Willow St. N. Tick- ets are $20 adults and $15 students.T This event is part of the Absolutely Acton Speakers' Series and benefits Heritage Acton, the local conservation group that maintains the building. Continued on page 15