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Norval Presbyterian Church will be holding the annual Ladies Breakfast, 9 a.m. The guest speaker for the morning will be Renee Clark from The Salvation Army church. For tickets call 905-877-8867 and leave a message. Ballinafad United church is hosting a community dinner-- an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner-- at the Community Centre in Ballinafad. Tickets may be purchased in advance, or at the door. Wine will be available with your meal. Info/ tickets: Mary Schoenhardt, 905-873-4918 or email schoenhardt@sympatico.ca. A CD of songs by local musicians is being compiled. This will be used as a fundraiser for Acton Foodshare. The CD release party will be held at the Roxy (Mill St. Acton). The CD will cost $10 and be sold locally as well as at the release event. All proceeds will go to the Foodshare. Info: www.actonfoodshare.com or 519-8530457. Mother Earth by picking up litter in their neighbourhoods. Free gloves and bags will be supplied. To register/info: Public Works Department, 905-873-2601 ext. 2609. Friday, April 23 Acton Rotary Club's 2010 Gala Dinner and Auction will be held at Blue Springs Golf Course, starting at 5.30 p.m. with viewing of auction items over cocktails. A roast beef buffet dinner will be served at 6.45 p.m. Tickets are $40/person or $75/ couple and are available by contacting Brian, 519-853-1653 or dbrobert@ sympatico.ca prior to April 17. No tickets will be sold at the door. Check the Rotary Club's new website www. rotaryclubofacton.com. It's SpringTyme at Churchill Churchill Community Church, 14406 Churchill Rd. N. Enjoy barbecue dinner/lunch, indoor garage sale, plant sale, vendors, bake table, raffle/penny sale, kids activities and more. Today event runs 4-8 p.m. and April 24, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 519-853-4380. Get into the swim at the PA Day Leisure Swim, 2-3 p.m. at Acton Indoor Pool and Gellert Community Centre. Regular admission and admittance policy apply. Info: Acton Pool, 519-853-3140 or Gellert, 905-877-4244. Gaudeamus Choirs of Halton Hills presents Sing of the Land, a concert for the Earth, 7 p.m. Join the Gaudeamus Choirs, with conductor Diane MurrayCharrett, and accompanist Carolyn Maule, as they travel around the globe through song. Tickets are $15 and available at The Freckled Lion bookstore. Info: 416-895-2697. Family Storytime, a free 30-minute program brought to you by Halton Hills Public Library during the month of May, is for grownups and young children to enjoy together and includes stories, music and lots of fun. Family Storytime is held on Saturdays (except May 22), 11 a.m. in the Georgetown library; on Wednesdays, 2 p.m. in the Acton Community Centre and 9:45 a.m. in the Georgetown library and on Friday, 10:30 a.m. in the Gellert Community Centre. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or www.hhpl.on.ca Sunday, May 2 The John Sommer Juried Art Show will be held at the Gallery in the Halton Hills Cultural Centre from April 26 to May 17. The opening reception will be held May 2, 2-4 p.m. Works not accepted in the show may be show at the Main Street Inn's Salon de Refuse from Wednesday, April 28 until Sunday, May 30. Ballinafad United Church marks its 129th anniversary. For this special occasion worship will be at 11 a.m. with a light lunch to follow. Upper Credit Humane Society hosts a Black Tie Event featuring all black and black/white cats, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shelter, 5383 Trafalgar Rd. Erin. Info: www. uppercredit.com, 519-833-2287. Sunday April 25 Willow Park Ecology Centre in Norval opens for the year, celebrating Earth Day and the International Year of Biodiversity. Between 1 and 4 p.m. come help get the park ready for the spring season. Call 905702-9055 to volunteer, or just show up. Thursday, April 29 Georgetown Little Theatre Youth Company, ages 10-18, presents The Crucible at The Studio, 34 Stewarttown Rd. Performances will be April 29-30 and May 5-8, 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on May 1, 2, and 8. Tickets, $10, can be ordered by calling 905-877-3422 (leave a message) or can also be picked up at The Studio on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 Halton Hills Public Library's Grand Battle of the Books will be held at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Branch (in the Gallery). Everyone is welcome! Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or www.hhpl.on.ca Calling all gardeners! Join members of the Acton Horticultural Society as Frank Kershaw takes everyone on a tour of "Great Gardens within a Day's Drive of Toronto" at the AHS meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Knox Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton. Info: Ruth 519-853-0009. See the latest styles at Acton Seniors Recreation Centre's Spring Fashion Show, 1:30 p.m. in the Acton Arena & Community Centre. Fashions by Alia, door prize, light lunch. Admission: $5. Info: 519-853-5951. Saturday, April 24 "Have or Have Not" Dinner. Are you a "Have" (like the majority of people in Canada) or a "Have Not" (like the majority in the world)? Please join Knox Church in Acton for a "Have or Have Not" meal and an evening of entertainment by Glen Solderholm. Tickets are $10, and you will receive either a sumptuous "have" dinner or a "have not" dinner (you will have the option of upgrading to the "have" meal.) All proceeds will be divided between Haiti relief and Mercy Children's Centre, Kenya. Tickets/info: Susan, 519-853-3951 or the church office, 519-853-2360. Halton Hills Earth Day Celebration takes 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town's Robert C. Austin Public Works Yard at 11620 Trafalgar Rd. and at the Georgetown Market Place. At the Works Yard, residents can purchase trees for a nominal cost and pick up free compost and mulch. Free electronic recycling will also be available. Then drop into the Georgetown Market Place where the Town will hold a familyfriendly interactive Earth Day Fair. The event will focus on biodiversity and will include local environmental groups, a live animal display, animal balloon making and local music entertainment.Info: www. haltonhills.ca/sustainability Pick up deals at a yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon at the Georgetown Seniors Centre on Guelph St. Friday, April 30 Ballinafad United Church is hosting a fundraising evening with the Caledon Townhall Players. The play, starting at 8:15 p.m. is called the Perfect Wedding. Info/ tickets: Brenda Cripps, 905-702-1326. Wednesday, May 5 Halton Hills Women in Business Networking Luncheon presents Fabia MacNair, president of Styling Spaces who speaks about Increasing Productivity through Good Office Design, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Info/register www. haltonhillschamber.on.ca or 905-877-7119. Luncheons also on April 7 and June 2. Children are invited to wear their pyjamas and bring their teddy bears for Sleepytime Stories, 7 p.m. Wednesdays throughout the month of May. This is a free 30-minute program for grownups and young children to enjoy together. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or www.hhpl.on.ca MAY Saturday, May 1 Credit Valley Artisans return for their annual Spring 2010 Show & Sale featuring one-of-a-kind pieces by local artisans. Free admission,; May 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 2, 12-4 p.m. at Cedarvale Cottage in Cedarvale Park. Cash or cheques only. Info: www. creditvalleyartisans.com, 905-877-8401. CFUW Georgetown's annual Used Book and Toy Sale will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a new location at Christ the King High School, Guelph St. Proceeds fund scholarships for local youth. Info: 905-8773429. Elvis Gospel Night Concert, with Stephen Kabakos at Knox Presbyterian Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton, 7:30 p.m. Plan to come to Acton for an amazing night of entertainment by one of the world's best Elvis tribute artists. Refreshments and a chance to talk to "Elvis" following the concert. For tickets/info call 519-853-0318 or the church office 519-853-2360. Wednesday, April 21 Georgetown Horticultural Society meets 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Church with special guest speakers Bob and Ann Granatier, from Trails End Iris on irises. They will also have plants available for sale. Info: www.geohort.com Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre presents rocked by water, a solo exhibition of encaustic paintings, by artist Mary Ellen Chapman. Meet the artist at the opening reception, Saturday, April 24, 7-9 p.m. The exhibition runs from April 21-25. Thursday, April 22 The Sixth Annual Halton Hills 22 Minute Make Over now coincides with Earth Day. Businesses, institutions and especially students are encouraged to look after The artists of the Artisans' Attic unveil their new art show, "Seeing Red" at their art gallery/gift store 73 Main St. S. in downtown Georgetown, opening May 5, with a Meet The Artists reception, 6-9 p.m. Each artist has been inspired to create new art pieces that include the colour red. The Artisans' Attic, an artisan's co-operative of 10 local artists, houses their original work, as well as that of more than 20 other dynamic artists and is in its 14th year. Info: 905-877-7065. Gisele Tremblay Design Consultant 17 YRS. 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