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Meeting tonight on Cultural Centre celebration This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Halton Hills Cultural Centre and that calls for a celebration! The Town of Halton Hills' Recreation and Parks Department is looking for arts and theatre enthusiasts interested in helping to plan a celebration for October 2006. The first planning meeting is on tonight (Wednesday, January 18) starting at 7 p.m. at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre in the Gallery, 9 Church Street in downtown Georgetown. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call 905-873-2601, ext. 2276. Information nights for French immersion The Halton District School Board is hosting several information evenings to share information about its Immersion French programs. In these bilingual programs, elementary students attend one of the French Centres in Grade 1 or Grade 7, where they receive half their instruction in English and the other half in French. Registration forms for the Immersion French program are available at any Halton District School Board school, including the French Centres at the schools listed below. Applications should be returned to the student's home school by January 27 at 9 a.m. All information evenings begin at 7 p.m., and will be held at the following local locations: · Wednesday, January 18: George Kennedy Public School, 75 Weber Dr., Georgetown · Tuesday, January 24: Robert Little Public School, 41 School Lane, Acton Parents with questions about the Halton District School Board's Immersion French program, or registration information, should contact Marcelle Faulds at the Halton District School Board, 2050 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Z2. Phone: 905878-8451. Free Throw contest All boys and girls, ages 9 to 14, are invited to participate in the local level of Knights of Columbus Youth Free Throw competition on Friday, January 27. This event to promote healthy lifestyles and community participation will be held at St. Catherine of Alexandria School gym, 407 Barber Dr. in Georgetown. Registration, 6:30-7 p.m.; competition, 7 p.m. For entry forms or additional information contact: Mauro Uliana, 905873-4042. IN BRIEF Jan. 29, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Acton Arena and Community Centre. The benefiting group this month is the Acton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) club. This is an all-you-can-eat buffet for $5 (preschoolers free)- ham, sausages, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, fruit cocktail, desserts, and beverages. Attention: high school students: Do you require additional volunteer hours? Info: Andrea Lavallee, volunteer coordinator, 519-853-2409. Community brunch The Kinette Club of Acton hosts its monthly community brunch on Sunday,