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28 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Continued from pg. 26 Saturday, May 12 Spring bazaar and luncheon: hosted by the Acton Seniors Centre at the Acton Arena & Community Centre, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plants, bake table, crafts, penny sale, country store, draws and more. Lobster dinner: hosted by Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church, with two seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Menu: lobster ($35) half chicken ($25), baked potato, rolls, assorted salads, desserts, refreshments. Tickets: Dianne, 905-873-0744. GDHS 120th Reunion Brunch: Tickets are on sale this Saturday, May 12 at Georgetown Market Place, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to get your tickets for a delicious catered hot and cold buffet to be served at the GDHS Reunion on Saturday, July 28. Brunch tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance on May 12 at the mall or by calling 905-877-6966, ext. 484 or by visiting www.georgetownhighschool.com Synchro Halton Hills: proudly present their 13th annual Showcase Finale - Canada "Eh", Synchro "Eh", 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Indoor Pool. Tickets are $5 and seating is limited. Info: 416-8772460. Spring sale: St. Andrew's United Church 89 Mountainview Rd. S. is holding a Spring Sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rummage, garage and bake sale is indoors; trunk sale, barbecue and youth car wash in the parking lot. Proceeds to go towards Women's and Youth Ministries. To rent a parking spot, $15, in advance for the trunk sale. Info: church, 905-877-4482. Acton Horticultural Society Plant Sale: The annual plant sale will take place at the Olde Hide House parking lot 8 a.m. until sold out. Don't miss the great selection of perennials! Trunk sale: 9 a.m. to noon, at Ebenzer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line; $20 per spot, bring a table to sell from. Call 905-8542423 and leave a message with contact information for a response. Need affordable housing?: Habitat for Humanity Halton is building homes in Georgetown this summer. To find out more, attend an info session at St. John's United Church, 11 Guelph St. Georgetown, Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Call 1866-314-4344 to register. Garage/plant/bake & quilt sale: at Ballinfad United Church, rain or shine. BBQ breakfast or lunch. Plants, quilts, baked goods. Garden plant sale: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., hosted by Links2Care's Children's Program at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Georgetown Satellite, 96 Guelph St. We're looking for donations of perennials to sell. Please put into containers and Community Calendar label with plant name (if you know), and whether it's a shade or sun plant. You can drop them off at the Centre on May 10 or 11. Arts and craft show: at Alloa Public School, Mayfield Rd. (just east of Mississauga Rd.), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fundraiser for playground equipment. Admission is free. Family Storytime: 11 a.m. at the Georgetown branch of the Halton Hills Public Library. No registration required! Songs for Hope IX: is a fundraiser for childhood cancer research at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. The evening starting at 6 p.m. at the Ballinafad Community Centre on Trafalgar Rd. N. begins with a freshly baked lasagna supper. At 7 p.m. an evening of music provided by musicians playing original and traditional tunes that fit into folk and roots music genres. Two types of tickets are available: dinner and show or show only. Info: www.midnightspecial.ca, www.wendihunter.ca or by calling 519-853-1383. Hearthside Music & Dinner Series: at Halton Region Museum featuring George Grosman & Bohemian Swing, 6-11 p.m. Advanced ticket sales only $50/adult and includes dinner. For tickets call 905-875-2200 ext. 21 or www.halton.ca/museum/Events Mom & Me Breakfast: Moms come and enjoy a special breakfast and fun activities with your children 0 to 6 years old, 9-10 a.m. at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Georgetown Satellite, 96 Guelph St. Call 905-873-2960 to sign up. Euchre: is held every Saturday night at the Hornby Co-operative Nursery School on Steeles Ave. at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Tuesday, May 15 Drive Wise Seminar: a free refresher seminar for senior drivers, presented by Halton Police and hosted by the Ashgrove Women's Insitute, 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest United Chruch, 8958 Trafalgar Rd. This free seminar will include: accident prevention, and learning what to do when your car becomes disabled. Info: Marion, 905-877-5795 or Mary Jane Winfield, 905-878-9953. Rose is a rose is a rose: Or is it?: Come listen to Larry Sherk, Canada Blooms speaker, tell us everything there is to know about roses at the Acton Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 pm at Knox Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton. All are welcome. Info contact: Ruth 519-853-0009 Baby Boomer seniors: Come listen to how baby boomers will affect seniors centres in the future, 10 a.m. at the Acton Seniors Centre. Bill and Wendy Krever will share information they gained from a conference of the National Council on Aging and the American Council on Aging. Any interested persons are invited. Free Buddhism seminars: Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m.; May 15, Creating Your Own Happiness, No Matter What; May 22, How to Change Your Destiny; May 29 We Are All Connected. At the Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church Street, Georgetown.Info: Kat for info - sgihaltonhills@yahoo.ca, 905-8649411 Visit www.sgicanada.org Monday, May 14 Spring Dance ticket sale: for Grade 6-8, will be held on Saturday, May 19, 7-11 p.m. hosted by and at the Georgetown Lions Club, 42 Mill St. Buy your tickets in advance at the Lions Club on May 14, 4-5 p.m. $5 per ticket. HH-DOG meeting: A dedicated group of volunteers meet each month to discuss leash-free opportunities and issues for Halton dog owners at the Georgetown police station community room, 7:15-9 p.m. All members/volunteers are welcome to attend. Bad hair day?: Come listen to Bill Rowley talk about hair problems and maybe help you solve your hair problem, 2 p.m. at the Acton Seniors Recreation Centre. 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