Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 21 Jun 2011, Sideroads, SR29

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m u S Dates to remember Friday, July 1: Canada Day Monday, August 1: Civic Holiday Sunday, August 7: Leathertown Festival Friday, August 19: Rock `N Roll `N Classics Monday, Sept. 5: Labour Day Tuesday, Sept. 6: Back to school (HDSB) Wednesday, Sept. 7: Back to school (HCDSB) Sept. 9-11: Georgetown Fall Fair Sept. 16-18: Acton Fall Fair Sunday, Sept. 18: Terry Fox Run Sunday, Sept. 25: Georgetown Hospital Walk r e m Calendar of Events Info: Town of Halton Hills at 905-8732601 ext. 7722 or e-mail josiev@haltonhills.ca. Adult Summer Basketball: every Tuesday night during the summer until the second week of September. Play 7-8:30 p.m. at Halton Hills Christian School, Trafalgar Road just north of Maple Ave). "We ref ourselves and no score is kept, but we do compete while having a friendly game. " Contact Alex, 519-853-8404 or alex_van_d@hotmail.com Bingo every Thursday hosted by Georgetown Optimist Club, 13439 Hwy. 7 , 7-9 p.m. Cash prizes. Fundraiser for youth activities. Info: Clay, 905-873-1709. Mixed pick-up baseball on Fridays, 7 p.m. til dusk in Ballinafad Park. Come for some fun and exercise; non-competitive, no umps, fun only. Info: Bonnie, 905-873-7125 or John, 905-854-0755. on the Credit River in Glen Williams is hosted by and will support the Georgetown District High School Swim Team. The GDHS swim team are the current OFSAA champs including boys, girls and overall titles. This is a very enthusiastic, inclusive (no tryouts necessary) and successful team of kids. They will once again spearhead this community event to help cover the team's costs. Tickets will be on sale during the last couple weekends in June at Metro (Georgetown South), Georgetown Real Canadian SuperStore, Georgetown Farmers' Market, Classic Car Show, Prestons, and from any swim team member. Rotary Club of Georgetown hosts a hot dog and burger tent each year at the Canada Day celebrations July 1 in Glen Williams. Proceeds to the Georgetown Bread Basket. Bring your kids and drop by to meet the people of the St. John's United Church at their fish pond in the Glen Williams Ballpark-- just one of many things to enjoy at the Canada Day celebrations in the Glen. Info: 905-8772531, www.stjohnsuc.ca. Chicken barbecue, entertainment and fireworks are part of the Canada Day celebrations at St. Alban's parish hall and grounds, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. Come at 6:30 p.m. for a fun-filled evening on the banks of the Credit River for a chicken BBQ, entertainment and fireworks in celebration of Canada Day. Tickets in advance until June 26 are $15 adult; $7.50 children aged 5-12; children under 5 free. At the door, adults $17.50, child, 5-12, $8.75, children under 5 free. Call Fioretta at 905-873-6765. Bring along your blanket or lawn chair! Canada Day swimming will be offered 1-2:30 p.m. at the Gellert Community Centre. For details call 905-877-4244. Regular admission fees apply. I D E R O A D S O F H A LT O N H I L L S on Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Hide House parking lot, until Oct. 1. Kids of all ages can sign up for the Splash! TD Summer Reading Club at Halton Hills Public Library. Read books at home and earn prizes Kids signing up will receive a free poster and booklet, available in both French and English, and a calendar. Register anytime this summer beginning June 28 until mid-August. Info: www.hhpl. on.ca or call 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or 519-853-0301. Try Nordic Pole Walking on Mondays and Fridays 10-11 a.m. in Prospect Park, Acton. Bring toonie for Acton Foodshare food bank. On Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., outside Gellert Centre. Bring toonie for Heart and Stroke Foundation. On Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. meet at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St., S. Bring toonie for CAShh or UCHS. Led by certified Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Ginger Quinn, 905-691-9122. Sponsored by GEM Health Care Services www.gemhealthcare.com Georgetown Runners meet for weekly club runs every Sunday at 8 a.m. from Atlantis Athletics Fitness Centre (corner of Guelph St. and Mountainview Rd.) and Thursdays at 7 p.m. from the Gellert Centre (10241 Eighth Line). All are welcome to join club runs-- from the novice to the seasoned athlete. Visit www.georgetownrunners.ca or call Judy Smith, 905-877-1720. Friends of The Old Seed House Garden invite green thumbs of Halton Hills to unite and join in with volunteers to help maintain the garden Tuesday and/or Wednesday mornings, 9-11 a.m. Anyone interested can simply show up at the Garden or contact Barb Baron, rjbaron@sympatico.ca or Sue Balogh, sbalogh@cogeco.ca for more information. Open to the public for visiting anytime and for rental by request, this garden is a lovely place for weddings and other celebrations. Ongoing Downtown Georgetown Farmers' Market-- Main Street in Downtown Georgetown closes every Saturday throughout the summer and welcomes farmers and other vendors. Downtown Georgetown offers a historic setting, many cafés, restaurants and stores to add to your enjoyment! Also, Wednesday afternoons in July and August from 4-7 p.m. on Wesleyan Street. Downtown Acton Farmers' Market second season has begun! Come and check out "Where Fresh Meets Family" with local, organic produce and meats as well as local handcrafts and fresh baked pastries and breads on Thursdays between 3-7 p.m. The season runs until October 6. For more information check out www. downtownacton.ca Acton Trunk Sale-- the garage sale on wheels-- returns for the summer JULY Friday, July 1 Canada Day Concert in the Park at Prospect Park starting at 5 p.m. with a children's bicycle parade. Decorate your bike and join the parade. Various prizes will be awarded. Concert starts at 6 p.m. featuring local entertainment. Enjoy the Acton Firefighters fireworks display at dusk. For more information check out www. downtownacton.ca Happy Canada Day! Glen Williams will be hosting its annual duck race and festivities during the day; at noon is the popular Canada Day Parade plus ball games, seniors' strawberry tea, Halton Hills Fire Department demonstrations, historical walking tours, children's games, outdoor concert and much more. Info: 905-8777119. Canada Day Duck Race at 4 p.m. SUMMER · 2011 29 S ·Truck Accessories · Upholstery · Heavy Equipment Glass · All Insurance Claims · Window Tinting N MORE THA JUST SS AUTO GLA 905-873-1655 354 Guelph Street, Georgetown

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