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Acton BIA holds AGM tonight with special speaker The Acton BIA is hosting its annual general meeting on Wednesday, March 21, 7 p.m. at the Acton Legion, 15 Wright Ave. The keynote speaker is John Kiru, executive director of TABIA (Toronto Area Business Improvement Associations). In addition to being ask to draft changes to the BIA sections of the Municipal Act by the province, Kiru has also delivered the BIA message of self help and the ultimate private public partnership to many communities across North America as well as at numerous conference internationally. After the keynote speaker there will be a reception followed by the business part of the meeting. If you are interested in attending, please call the Acton BIA office, 519-853-9555. Acton Home Hardware has a winner Acton Home Hardware customer Barbara Harnden has received a belated Christmas present from Home Hardware. She was one of the 20 first-place winners-- winning a $500 gift card-- in the Home Hardware's Home for Christmas $50,000 Sweepstakes Draw. She is one of the 75 winners from across Canada who won gift cards of $1,000 or $500. "It's not every day that we get to thank our customers in such a big way," said Bill Manes, Acton Home Hardware owner. "Now with $500 to spend, Barbara can can get a headstart on her spring gardening and renovation projects-- with a little help from her local Home Hardware store, of course." Dessert euchre to aid rural Nassagaweya church Nassagaweya Church W.A. hosts a Dessert Euchre on Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m. Lots of great desserts and door prizes. Everyone welcome to fundraiser for the church. The church is located on 15 Sideroad, just east of the Guelph Line at Brookville. Admission $6. For tickets and information call Caroline Patterson, 905-878-6151.