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Strawberry Social: at Knox Presbyterian Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton, 5 p.m. Delicious salads and strawberry dessert. Takeouts available. Info: 519-853-0318 or the church office, 519-853-2360. Tanners Drive Woodlot Walk: Meet at Acton Community Centre at 12 p.m. Info: www.haltonhills. ca/recandparks Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 5-6 km 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. Bring water and snacks. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757 haltonhillshikers@yahoo.ca Canada Day in the Glen: Celebrate Canada Day with Glen Williams with events from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. including pancake breakfast, noon parade, opening ceremonies at 1 p.m., children's games and uck Race at the ever popular Duck 4 p.m. Bring your kids and n's United drop by the St. John's Church fish pond... just some of many things to enjoy. njoy. Beef on a Bun: The men rch will of St. Alban's Church ving baonce again be serving eef on a con on a bun or beef bun at the Canada Day in Glen ballpark. Stop by eat. and enjoy a tasty treat. Info: 905-873-6760. mGLT Youth Comte pany will participate y in the Canada Day Parade in Glen Williams. An annual tradition popular with the kids is the GLTYC face painting booth in the park before and after the parade. Info: www. georgetownlittletheatre.ca Glen BBQ & Fireworks: Stay in Glen Williams for a Canada Day Chicken BBQ & Fireworks at St. Alban's Church hall and grounds, 537 Main St. Barbecue begins at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Tickets in advance: $13 adult; $6.50 (children 5-12); under 5 is free or tickets at the door: $15 adult; $7.50 (children 5-12); under 5 is free. Info: Fioretta 905-873-6765. Norval BBQ & Fireworks: Celebrate Canada Day, 7:30 p.m. with fun, food and fireworks at Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St. Please bring your lawn chairs. Cost is $5/person or $10 /family. Info: 905-877-6122; www.norvalunited.ca. Acton Farmers Market: will be open on July 1 on Willow St., S. from 3-7 p.m.When your super- Wednesday, June 30 Community Calendar market is closed on Canada Day, head to downtown Acton for all your fresh produce, meats and accessories for the long weekend! Canada Day in Acton: the community celebrates Canada Day with Concerts in the Park, starting at 6 p.m. until dusk in Prospect Park's Rotary Bandshell. Activities include a bicycle parade for kids, ages 5-12, decorate your bike in red and white to celebrate Canada and you could win a prize! Local entertainment provided by: 2009 Acton Idol winner Kelsey Kirkpatrick, Robert Little Everybody Dance Club, Jay Force Acton Baptist Church Youth Choir, Leanne Marie Pettitt School of Highland Dance and lots more for the family to enjoy! For more information contact the Acton Acto BIA 519-85 at 519-853-9555 act or actonbia@ cogeco.net cogeco.ne Acton fireActo Fire works: Acton Fighters Asso Association is hosting its annual Canad Canada Day fireworks display at Prospec Prospect Park, a dusk. starting at Firefighte ghters will accept be accepting donations at the he covgate to help er the c costs of the sho show. Corporate sponsorsh sorships are also welcom comed by the g group a and if yo you have any questions please contact Alan Scott at ascott41@cogeco.ca Canada Day Swims: will be held at Acton Pool - Leisure/Lane Swim from 2-3:30 p.m. and at the Gellert Community Centre - Leisure Swim from 1-2:30 p.m. and Family Swim from 2:30-4 p.m. Call Acton Pool at 519-853-3140 or Gellert at 905-877-4244. Limehouse euchre: during the summer will be weekly, 7:30 p.m. at Limehouse Memorial Hall, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19 and 26. All welcome. Georgetown Farmers Market: Get your fruits and veggies straight from the farmer at the Georgetown Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Main St. Thursday, July 1 Knox Presbyterian Church: 44 Main St. N., Acton is offering Summer Sunday School classes for children during July and August. The theme is Seaquest, Diving For God's Treasure. Classes are held during the 10:30 a.m. church service. Guest minister will be Rev. Wayne Baswick on July 4. Info: church office 519-853-2360. St. John's United Church: will be worshipping "down by the river" at its Glen Williams location, 533 Main St. during July and August. Join the congregation for 10 a.m. worship and fellowship. Info: 905-877-2531; www.stjohnsuc.ca Georgetown Runners: meet at the Atlantis Family Athletics at the corner of Guelph St. and Mountainview Rd., 8 a.m. Sundays and on Thursdays 7 p.m. at the Gellert Sunday, July 4 Centre for club runs. All are welcome. Info: www.georgetownrunners.ca or Judy, 905-877-1720. Emotions Anonymous (EA): meets Sundays 7:30 p.m. at 39 John St. Acton. (beside St Joseph Church parking lot enter in front door.) Everyone is welcome. Vacation Bible School: Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, July 5-9, 9 a.m. to noon, ages 4 to 12. Come for a week of fun on a High Seas Expedition! Info: www.vbs. nassagaweya.com or call 905-8786151 or 905-854-1055. The church is located at 3097 15 Sideroad, just east of Guelph Line. More CALENDAR, at www.independentfreepress.com. Scroll down to Did You See and click on the Calendar tab 13 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Monday, July 5 Ask The Professionals wfreed@synergybenefits.ca 905-703-8857 1-877-826-2468 www.synergybenefits.ca Wendy Farrow-Reed CHRP (Certified Human Resource Professional) Q: A: July 1, Canada day, falls on a Thursday this yer. What can I offer my employees? No problem when a public holiday falls on a weekend or a Monday - but what about when it's a Thursday? HOLIDAY CLOSURE CANADA DAY JULY 1, 2010 CIVIC CENTRE ­ 905-873-2600 The Civic Centre will be closed July 1, 2010. Acton Indoor Pool Leisure Swim/Lane: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Acton Arena & Community Centre Open for Regular Rentals Mold-Masters SportsPlex and Memorial Arena Closed on July 1, 2010 Georgetown and Acton Seniors Centres Closed on July 1, 2010 A recent pole conducted by the HRPA indicated 68% of Employers are taking the Thursday, 19% are taking the Thursday and Friday and 13% are moving the holiday to Friday. Most employees have the right to get the public holiday off and get paid public holiday pay. However, if an employee agrees in writing to work on the public holiday, there are two options: 1) The employee is entitled to receive regular wages for all hours worked on the public holiday, plus a substitute day off with public holiday pay. 2) The employee agrees in writing, he or she is entitled to public holiday pay for the public holiday plus premium pay for all hours worked on the public holiday. In this case, the employee will not be given a substitute day off. Professionals Wanted: Please ask for more info Amy Sykes 905-877-0301 ext. 237 ACTIVAN - 905-873-2601 ext. 2617 ActiVan Service will be available on Thursday, July 1, 2010 on an after hours basis. Please book your trip no later than Tuesday, June 29, 2010. The booking office is closed Thursday, July 1, 2010. FOR EMERGENCIES By Cory Soal FIRE/POLICE/AMBULANCE: DIAL 911 78 ___________________________________________ R.H.A.D. . . . Lend Me Your Ears CANINE CONTROL - 905-877-6235 FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS 14007 10 Sideroad - 905-877-1133 Halton Hills Fire Department Administration will be closed on Thursday, July 1, 2010. COMPLIANCE AUDIT HALTON HILLS MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED The Town of Halton Hills is seeking individuals to serve on the Halton Hills Municipal Compliance Audit Committee. If you have the skills, knowledge and experience required to address the issue of municipal election campaign finances and are interested in serving on this Committee, please visit our website at: COUNSELLING THE NEW HEARING AID USER The following few tips, if followed correctly, will prolong the benefits and enjoyment of better hearing: ·Do not get the hearing aid wet ·Do not leave the instrument where it is too hot or cold ·Try not to drop the hearing aid ·Do not spray cleaning solution or hair spray on the instrument ·Keep the instrument and batteries out of the reach of small children and especially pets If any of the above problems do occur, please don't hesitate to call... The Georgetown INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ­ PUBLIC WORKS Public Works will be closed on July 1, 2010. Public Works Emergency After-hours Telephone Contact: 905-873-2600 and press 4 to page the On-duty Public Works Supervisor or, 905-873-2601 and press 0 to connect to the live after-hours answering service. www.haltonhills.ca PUBLIC LIBRARIES Acton Branch 519-853-0301 Georgetown Branch 905-873-2681 The Acton and Georgetown branches will be closed on Thursday, July 1, 2010. Application forms, terms of reference and requirements for serving on this committee may be found on the Town's website or may be obtained from Corporate Services ­ Clerk's Division. Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 16, 2010. For further information on the committee appointment process please contact Kelly Withers, Clerk's Division at 905-873-2601 ext. 2330 or by email: kellyw@haltonhills.ca 77 Saturday, July 3 RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT Gellert Community Centre Leisure Swim: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Family Swim: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2601 · Fax: 905-873-2347 We care about your hearing! Professional Arts Building 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210 Georgetown (905) 873-6642