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Continued from pg. 19 Sunday, March 28 Ontario Genealogical Society--Halton-Peel: meets 2 p.m. at Four Corners Public Library, 65 Queen St. E., Brampton. Speaker Don Hinchley from the Ontario Genealogical Society on Newspaper and Genealogy. Visitors welcome. Info: Jane Watt, 905-828-8411 or Mike Payne, 905-877-7627. Hosanna! All are welcome to celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem during Palm Sunday services, 8:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. at Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St. Info: 905-877-6122, www.norvalunited.ca. Palm Sunday at Knox: Marking its 150th anniversary year, Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, holds its Palm Sunday Service, 11 a.m. All welcome. The church is chair-lift accessible, has a dial-in service: 905702-1629, and nursery facilities. Info: 905-877-7585 or www. knoxgeorgetown.ca St. John United Church Georgetown: hosts a 10 a.m. Palm Sunday service, followed on April 1 for a Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m. in Glen Williams. Sung Morning Prayer & Liturgy of the Palms at St. John's Anglican Church in Stewarttown (corner of Trafalgar Road and 15 Sideroad). All are welcome at 10 a.m. Joe Amaral of First Century Foundations will be guest speaker at the 10 a.m. Palm Sunday Service at Georgetown Christian Fellowship Church, Hwy. 7 west. Enjoy a complimentary coffee and light breakfast, 9:30-10 a.m. Info: 905873-9652, admin@gcfchurch.ca or www.gcfchurch.ca Deeper Worship Night: Join members of Georgetown Christian Fellowship Church for Deeper Worship Night-- pursing God in a deeper way through contemporary songs of worship, 7 p.m. at the church on Hwy. 7, west of Georgetown. Future Worship Nights: April 25, May 30 and June 27. Emotions Anonymous (EA): meets Sundays 7 p.m. at 39 John St. Acton. (beside St Joseph Church parking lot enter in front door.) Everyone is welcome. There are no dues or fees required to attend. Info: Robert or Donna, 519-853-2972. Community Calendar Tuesday, March 30 Old Seed House Garden AGM: Ed Lawrence, CBC radio's gardening expert will be the guest speaker at The Friends of the Old Seed House Garden 10th annual meeting to be held at the John Elliott Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets for this event are $20 and are on sale at The Freckled Lion, Bergsmas, the Georgetown and Acton public libraries and the Theatre Box Office. Mr. Lawrence recently retired after 30 years as Chief Horticultural Specialist at the Official Residences in Ottawa. He is the author of Gardening Grief and Glory, which he will be signing during a reception in the Gallery following his presentation. Info: Jane Fogal, 905877-5806 or e-mail janefogal@aztec-net.com. Big Brother Big Sister volunteers wanted: Little moments make BIG memories. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton is holding a monthly volunteer information session, 7 p.m. at its Milton location, 69 Main Street E., Suite 4. The agency has a number of young boys eager to be matched in Halton Hills with an In School Mentor for just one hour per week. Info: 905-878-8840 or visit www. bbbshalton.ca Georgetown Citizen of the Year: Georgetown Lions Club will honour Ernie Bodnar as Georgetown's 2009 Citizen of the Year. The award dinner will be held at the Lions Hall commencing at 6 p.m. with the dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and are available at the Carpet Barn or by calling Lion Doug Penrice, 905-873-8469. Book sale donations: Canadian Federation of Univer- 19 sity Women ­ Georgetown will be accepting donations of used books and gently used toys, CD's, DVD's and Videos for their 39th Annual Used Book and Toy Sale from Wednesday, March 31 to Wednesday, April 28. Drop-off Locations: Georgetown Library, Curves- Main St., Georgetown, Johnson Real Estate (mall), Georgetown Independent & Free Press (mall), Shopper's Drug Mart, South Georgetown, EB Games, Mountainview Rd., S. Georgetown and Herbal Magic, Acton Market Plaza. This is a great way to recycle and to share in our community. Bruce Trail Hike: Level 1 slow-paced loop hike on local trails. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Normally back by noon in time for lunch at a local eatery. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757 haltonhillshikers@ yahoo.ca Blood donor clinic: hosted by Canadian Blood Services, 4-8 p.m. at Gellert Community Centre, Eighth Line. Call for appointment, 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Horse Sense!: Learn what you need to know for your equine friend. Horses 101 is presenting a series of workshop/seminars, March 31, April 7 and April 14 at Erin Centre 2000, 7-9 p.m. Sponsored by the University of Guelph/ Equine Guelph. and Budson Farm & Feed Co. Great information, door prizes and refreshments. Info: 519-855-4562 or www.equineguelph.ca Independent & Free Press, Thursday, March 25, 2010 Thursday, April 1 Chocolate sale: The Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association will be having an Easter Chocolate Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Georgetown Hospital Board Room and Front Lobby. Ballinafad Hall Board euchre: at the Ballinafad Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per player. Light lunch, coffee and tea. Calling All Knitters!: Halton Hills Public Library invites knitters of all stripes to its Knit Night, 7-8 p.m at the Georgetown Branch. Maybe you've always wanted to knit but don't know how, or maybe you're just starting out and want to meet other knitters. Perhaps you are an experienced knitter and want to share all that know-how? Even if you would like to just come to knit and chat, we'd love to see you! Please call 905-873-2681 to register. Seder Supper: St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church in Acton marks Maundy Thursday with Seder Supper followed by the Stripping of the Altar and Easter Prayer Vigil, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Call the church for details, 519-853-2711. Maundy Thursday Service: 7 p.m. at St. John's United Church in Glen Williams-- Where spiritual practice and modern meaning come together. Look for an expanded version of Community Calendar -- events to July 1-- at www.independentfreepress. com. Scroll down to Did You See? and click on the Calendar tab. Wednesday, March 31 Acton Parent Education Night: will feature a keynote from accomplished speaker at McKenzie-Bennett School in Acton. Michael Reist will speak on "How Boys and Girls Learn Differently" and interactive workshops on Transitioning to High School, Developmental Milestones for K-3 Children, Raising Emotionally Healthy Children and Cyberbullying. This free event-- held in partnership with the MSB School Council, Halton Regional Health, Halton Parent Education Network and Our Kids Network-- is open to all parents in the Georgetown and Acton area. It will begin at 6 p.m.-- go at the south end of the school, 69 Acton Blvd. Limited childcare for children aged 2 1/2 yrs to 12 is available but registration in advance is required to reserve spaces courtesy of Acton YMCA Daycare. Info: msbcouncil@hotmail.com. Monday, March 29 Georgetown Osteoporosis Support Group: meets 7 p.m. in the Cooking Room at the Real Canadian Supercentre on Guelph St. Anyone interested in obtaining further information about osteoporosis is welcome. Info:Pam Lowden, 905-702-9276. Halton Hills Toastmasters: meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Alban's Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams every Monday night (excluding holidays). Develop your speaking and leadership skills now. Info: www.haltonhillstm.org.