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Leathertown Festival has Mardi Gras theme Acton's Mill St. transforms into an avenue of family fun during the 19th annual Leathertown Festival this Sunday, Aug. 8. Explore the Magic of Mardi Gras-- this year's theme with six blocks of activities for the whole family. Visit the kids zone and be entertained by Freddie Fusion, Fun First Climbing, and face painting to name a few. Take a stroll down "Bourbon Street" and stop at one of the many restaurant outdoor patios for a refreshment. The main stage headliner is The Happy Pals, a New Orleans style jazz band and Mark Crocker, world famous ventriloquist. Other entertainment includes Silver Elvis, Cobbler Jay and Anderson Entertainment, the strolling riverboat show. Need more information? Contact the Acton BIA at 519-853-9555 or actonbia@cogeco.net or www. leathertownfestival.ca Continued from pg. 13 Sunday, August 8 Free Tai Chi in the Park: will take place on August 8, 22. Registration (required) begins at 9:30 a.m. and class begins at 10 a.m. at the band shell in Prospect Park. Hosted by fitness trainers Jason Fournier/Terri Robbins. Butterfly Day: at Willow Park Ecology Centre, 1-4 p.m. Kids and adults learn about butterflies and plants that attract them. Help in the butterfly gardens. Call 905-7029055 to volunteer or just enjoy. Upper Credit Humane Society Shelter: will be open Sundays, 1-5 p.m., until Sept. 5. Koinonia Worship Centre: Everyone is welcome to weekly gatherings Sundays, 10:15 a.m. in the Gellert Community Centre. Listen on podcast! Visit www.k-wc.org. Community Calendar Georgetown Branch, on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Resume help: If you need help updating your resume, a career information specialist from The Centre for Skills Development and Training will be at the Georgetown library between 1-4 p.m. Call 905702-7311 ext. 109 to book your free one-hour appointment. The families of 17 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, August 5, 2010 Doug Sheppard and Belinda Smith wish to announce their marriage at Lake Louise on July 9, 2010. Congratulations & Best Wishes for your future together. Wednesday, August 11 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 Silver-Wood Women's Institute: hosts its annual picnic, 7 p.m. at Limehouse Memorial Hall. Look for an expanded Community Calendar at www.independentfreepress.com. Scroll down to Did You See? and click on the Calendar tab. To submit an item email cgamble@ independentfreepress.com Georgetown Alliance Church Sunday Worship* at 10:00 am *Nursery & Jr. Worship for children Tuesday, August 10 Wii at the Library: Hey kids, ages 11-18, show off your skills or learn some new ones! Snacks will be provided at the Georgetown library, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration isn't required: just drop in! Sleepy Storytime: on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at the Acton library until August 26. In the 290 Main St. (S. of Maple) 905-873-0249 www.togetheratgac.com KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH God's Word for Today's World. www.knoxgeorgetown.ca REV. DR. JAMES COOPER 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON 905-877-7585 Chair-lift access available. 'Sunday's Cool' youth ministry program for ages 4 & up. Service Dial-in: 905-702-1629 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. GEORGETOWN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH welcomes you! Lead Pastor: Rev. Gary vanLeeuwen Youth Pastor: Brian DeBoer Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm Bring Your Camera ! 11611 Trafalgar Road (north of Maple Avenue) www.gcrc.on.ca 905-877-4322 Hey Kids! (of all ages) After Splashin! Wade over to Sammy's for a Taste of Summer! Buy 1 get 1 FREE* *Valid only with this coupon. Expires Sept. 1, 2010. *Free item must be of equal or lesser value. Casey Cotter & Ryan Hurren STAG N' DOE Friday August 13, 2010 Acton Legion 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Tickets: $10 in Advance, $15 at the Door Math Grammar Study Skills Let's Celebrate! St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown est. 1834 VBS August 16-20 for kids entering Grades 1-5 9am-noon. $10/child for the week Trafalgar Road and 15th Sideroad The Friendly Little White Church on the Hill All are Welcome to Sunday Service: 10:00 am Interim Priest in Charge: Rev. Canon Terry DeForest Church Office: 905-873-0235 Across from Dominion Gardens Splash Park Pre-K to Grade 12 Reading Writing Register your child today! Call 905-873-9652 OR online www.gcfchurch.ca A week packed full of fun! Music, stories, games, & snacks! Georgetown Christian Fellowship 13619 Hwy 7 West French SUNDAY SERVICES · Lord's Supper 10 A.M. · Ministry Meeting 11:00 A.M. · Fellowship Lunch 12:00 P.M. · Ministry Meeting 1:00 P.M. 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