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24 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, April 14, 2011 Friday, April 15 Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: a drama presented by Acton Baptist men's group and Bethel Church, 7 p.m. at Bethel Church, 365 Queen St. E., Acton on April 15 and April 17. The drama, based on the book written by David Gregory, is one of a troubled woman who receives a mysterious dinner invitation. Although she considers it a prank, she goes to the restaurant and finds herself in a fascinating conversation with Jesus that includes many challenging questions that covers family relationships, world religions, and the afterlife, among other topics. Advance tickets are $5 per person or $15 per family. Tickets are available through Acton Baptist Church (519-856-1057), Bethel Church (519-853-2121), as well as Willow Lane Natural Foods and Roxy Café. Proceeds from the events will go to purchasing a new stove for Acton's MSB school breakfast club. All-candidates debate: Voters in the upcoming federal election will have the opportunity to meet the candidates and have their questions answered in an All Candidates' Debate, 7:30 pm at the Gellert Community Centre, 10241 Eighth Line (near 10 Sideroad) in Georgetown. Sponsored by the Canadian Federation of University Women Georgetown, the meeting will feature speeches by candidates for Wellington-Halton Hills. Confirmed at this time are Brent Bouteiller (Green), Michael Chong (Conservative) and Barry Peters (Liberal). Candidates will address questions from the floor, followed by closing remarks. Everyone is welcome. Candleight Tributes will be offering candles for a $5 donation at their display table in the Georgetown Market Place. Stop by and discover what the "Silent Walk & Keeping the Memory Alive" really means. Halton Hills Home & Leisure Show: will be held at Acton Arena & Community Centre on Friday, 1-9 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local businesses including home renovators, landscapers, recreation and health services. Entertainment & chance to win prizes. Admission $5. Info: www.haltonhillschamber.on.ca or call 905-877-7119. Georgetown Little Theatre Productions: concludes its 50th anniversary season with the gentle drama, Enchanted April, by Matthew Barber. Four very different British women rent a chateau in Italy and explore the differences in their personalities, reassess their goals, and reexamine their relationships. This production will be staged at Christ the King High School,161 Guelph St., Georgetown; opens Friday, April 15, (8 p.m.), continues Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday April 17. Closing weekend performances are April 20-23, (8 p.m. showtime.) For tickets/info: Box Office, 905-877-3700 or www.georgetownlittletheatre.ca. Texas Hold'Em: at the Georgetown Optimist Hall. Reg- Community Calendar istration is at 6:30 p.m.; game starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the hall, Hwy 7 past 22 Sideroad. Tickets $50. For tickets call John, 905-877-2931 or David, 905-702-0120. Family Storytime: is a free 30-minute program for grownups and young children to enjoy together; just drop in on Fridays at the Gellert Centre at 10:30 a.m., April 15 to June 3 (no program April 22). Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. Everyone welcome. $5 Friday Dinners: 6-7 p.m. at Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. includes dinner and coffee/tea. Desserts $1 extra. Nordic Pole Walking: Mondays and Fridays 10-11 a.m. indoors in the Dufferin Centre ($2 entrance fee) in Prospect Park, Acton. Led by certified Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122. Sponsored by GEM Health Care Services www.gemhealthcarehalton.com Rotary Club of Georgetown meets for breakfast Fridays 7:30 a.m. at the Ares Restaurant with topical speakers each week. Cost $10. Saturday, April 16 Halton Hills Clean-Up Day: Hundreds of volunteers will scour parks, ravines and roadsides in both the urban and in rural areas collecting litter in the 11th annual Community Wide Clean-Up Day. Free garbage bags and gloves will be available. Participants are requested to register by contacting the Public Works Department, 905-873-2601 ext. 2609. Dominion Gardens clean-up: Volunteers are encouraged to help clean up the Dominion Gardens Park Park, Old Seed House Garden and storm pond area. Please meet at the Old Seed House Garden at 9 a.m. Gloves and bags will be provided. High school student volunteer credit is available. Info: Jane Fogal, 905-877-5806 or email janefogal@ haltonhills.ca 11th Annual `Clean-Up Hornby' Day: clean up Hornby and surrounding areas, and enjoy a sumptuous free barbecue (noon), sponsored by H.A.R.P. Meet at 9 a.m. in the Hornby Park car park. Come out, enjoy yourselves, meet friends and neighbours and help keep the community clean! Don't forget to wear your older clothes and stout/waterproof footwear, and please bring along any safety vests you may have lying around and a stick with a nail in it for effortless litter picking! Gloves and collection bags will be provided. Please call Clean-Up Day coordinator Peter Vaughan, 905878-2620 for the bags and arrange collection of the garbage. The day goes ahead unless it's raining hard, in which case the day is postponed to the following Saturday, April 23. All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. at Georgetown Seniors Centre. Bring your family, your friends, and your entire neighbourhood to a feast of pancakes, fresh maple syrup, and sausages for just $5. Best price in town. Alzheimer's Disease info: View the informative video series Family Guide to Alzheimer Disease, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Sundeck Lounge, The Sands, 20 McFarlane Dr., Georgetown. On April 16, Family Caregiving and Transitions. Please RSVP Murray Gregory, 905-702-5322. No admission, but donation to Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton gratefully accepted. Family Storytime: is a free 30-minute program for grownups and young children to enjoy together; just drop in on Saturdays at the Georgetown Branch (Maple Ave. site) at 11 a.m., April 16 to June 4 (library closed April 23 and May 21). Big Band music: at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh. Enjoy Big Band music from the Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra, 8 p.m. For tickets, go to www.centurychurchtheatre.com or Box Office: 519-855-4586. Semi Annual Roast Beef Dinner & Silent Auction: at Knox Ospringe Presbyterian and Community Church, corner of Highways 124 and 125. Sittings at 5:15, 6 and 7 p.m. For tickets call or e-mail Nora, 519-856-4453, nhowlett@ albedo.net. Adults $15 children $6. Take-out available preordered only. All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Supper: hosted by Ballinafad United Church, 5-7 p.m. at the Ballinafad Community Centre. Continuous service. Call 905-873-4918 for tickets. Dog Guides open house: Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is hosting its annual Spring Open House at its Oakville facility, 152 Wilson St. Witness Dog Guides from each program demonstrate their skills. Info: 905-842-2891 or email info@dogguides.com. Sunday, April 17 Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 6 km hike. An interesting hike around the remains of an old gravel pit and the original town reservoir. Depart 1:30 p.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building or meet in the Scotsdale Farm parking lot at 1:45 p.m. Bring water and snacks. Leader: Maureen, 905873-9757 mosmith@cogeco.ca Halton Hills Sports Museum and Resource Centre in the Gordon Alcott Heritage Hall at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex on Guelph St., Georgetown will be closed on Sunday during the month of April. 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. There are no dues or fees required to attend. EA offers a 12-step program to help people cope with stress. Members attend for various reasons, among them depression, anxiety, relationship problems and other emotional difficulties. Info: Robert or Donna, 519-853-2972. Georgetown Runners: meet for weekly club runs Sundays at 8 a.m. from Atlantis Athletics Fitness Centre and Thursdays at 7 p.m. from the Gellert Centre. All are welcome ­ from the novice to the seasoned athlete. Visit www. georgetownrunners.ca or call Judy Smith at 905-877-1720. More CALENDAR, pg. 27; Easter Week services, pg. 36