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Wedanday September -theHERALD- Communfty Acton Fall Fair celebrates birthday While most everyones thoughts at this time of year are on catching a few rays or trying to beat the heat the directors and other volunteers have been busy preparing for the 78th Annual Ac ton Fall Fair years fair is scheduled for the weekend of September 13 and at Actons picturesque Prospect Park The unofficial theme for this years fair is Educate and Entertain The Homecraft Divisions theme is Ewe and Your Fair When you tour the hall watch for all the ex hibits pertain to sheep School children are encouraged to enter the special contest adver Used through area schools Category A Picture of a sheep suitable for hanging Category B A free standing sheep made from wire paper rolls etc Competitions and attractions are being lined up to ensure that people of all ages will be able to have a most enjoyable time The directors hope that everyone will come out and get involved in the many competitions or simply relax and meet their friends Among this years highlights are the various displays put on by the area school children in eluding arts and crafts photography and many other ex citing activities In addition peo ple have a chance to show off their prize livestock or crops garden vegetables or Moms homemade pies and cakes The Fair kicks off on Friday the with education taking the center stage School children and seniors are admitted free from 10 00am to 00 to view the numerous displays in the Com munity Center and on the fairgrounds On Friday night a special concert featuring the Guse Family will provide the musical entertainment with amusing interludes by the Clown On Saturday the Fair gets into high gear starting with a parade through Town at 12 noon The members of the Fair Board ex that he many floats and bands will make this parade a memorable one Come out and see who can shear a sheep the fastest or who can shoe a horse with the greatest of ease Of course the Fair just wouldnt be the Fair if the food booths werent busy cooking up a storm Sample the home cut french fries or in yourself with some good old fashioned candy floss For those so inclined the Spot in the Park beer tent be serving cold beverages to quench the thirst of the age of majority crowd In keeping with the Homecraft Divisions theme of Ewe and Your Fair watch the amazing spectacle of dogs herding a flock of sheep Demonstrations will be at 2 p m and on Saturday In the evening a Teen Dance will be shaking the park from end to end Just when you think youve had enough excitement for one weekend dont forget the fan- is open on Sunday as well Horse shows cattle shows remote car races truck pull and childrens pedal tractor pull are among the many events schedul ed Musical highlights on this day are focused on the Arena as various Gospel music groups sing the praises of the day At m the Fair awards are presented to those lucky enough to have caught the eye of the judges So while youre working on your tan or your golf game dont forget that the Fair is just around the corner Mark it on your calen dar and come out for a fun thrilled weekend at this years 78th Annual Acton Fall FAir Emergency Services open house Residents of Halton Hills will have a first hand view of the duties of local firefighters Saturday September 14 at the Hills Emergency Services Open House This annual event sponsored by the Hills Fore Department will give local residents a chance to participate in prriprgenc situations including fire fighting tactics motor vehicle fires high level rescue and aerial operations While fire fighters will be backing participants up in these situations area residents will be involved the actual responsibilities fire fighters have to deal with It lets the public see what it like to be a fire fighter and gives them a chance to take part in situations thjey would otherwise not be able to said Halton Hills fire fighter Joe Mr explained the name of the open house was changed from the Halton Hills Fire Department Open House to the Halton Hills Emergency Services Open House because local fire fighters felt it was important for the public to understand that during an emergency all of the agencies work The open house will include displays from Hills Am bulance Services Regional Police Crime Prevention Unit the Halton Regional Police TRU team and the Hills Fire Prevention Unit The event will be open to everyone interested but you must be 18 years or older to participate in the exercises The open house will run from 10 am to 4 at the Hills Fire Department head quarters located on Maple Avenue in Georgetown NEW FALL PROGRAMS Self Defense for Women Karate Youth Adults Belly Dancing Weight Training for Youth Healthy Back Program Forever Fit Stretch Strength Stress Management CPR First Aid REGISTRATION 1 DAY ONLY Saturday Sept 9am4 Class Sizes Are Limited Short and long Term Memberships for Men and Women Are Also Available I WORK THAT BODY 232 STREET GEORGETOWN 8770771 y THE HOTEL 79 Main St 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