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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. Lunch at a local eatery after the hike. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757 mosmith@ cogeco.ca Georgetown Skating Club registration: at Mold-Masters SportsPlex 4-8 p.m. Programs from ages 3+ to adult. Cash, cheques, Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Online registration for all programs beginning January 2012 is now open. Info: www.georgetownskatingclub.ca Messy Church: St. George's Anglican Church invites all to Messy Church (this ain't your granny's church), 5-7 p.m., on Dec. 14, Jan. 11 and Feb. 8. Multi-generational fun with crafts and supper. Info: www. stgeorgesgeorgetown.com Al-Anon Family Group meetings: for families and friends of alcoholics on Wednesdays-- One Day at a Time Group, 10 a.m. at Knox Church, Georgetown and Acton Al-Anon Family Group, 8 p.m. at Trinity Wednesday, Dec. 14 United Church, 70 Mill St., Acton- use back door). Info: 1-888425-2666. Thursday euchre: 1:15-3:35 p.m. at the Acton Legion, 15 Wright Ave. Admission: $2. Bingo: hosted by Georgetown Optimist Club, 13439 Hwy. 7, 7-9 p.m. Cash prizes. Fundraiser for youth activities. Info: Clay, 905873-1709. Free Dinner & Movie: The monthly community supper takes place at St. Alban's Anglican Church, 19 St. Alban's Dr. at Willow St. at 6 p.m. Then people are welcome to walk together to The Roxy, 6 Mill St. E. (a short walk) where a movie suitable for all ages, The Grinch! will be shown starting at 7:30 p.m. Please note the church has a few stairs to the eating area. If you require assistance, please call ahead, 519-853-2711. Popcorn and drinks compliments of Acton Optical and Acton Community Hub. Accessing the Hidden Job Market workshop: free, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Georgetown Em- Thursday, Dec. 15 Community Calendar ployment Services, 184 Guelph St. Georgetown. To register: 905-702-7311 ext 109. Texas Hold'Em: hosted by Optimist Club of Georgetown on the third Friday of every month. Registration is at 6:30 p.m.; game starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Optimist Hall, Hwy 7 past 22 Sideroad. Tickets $50. For tickets call John, 905-877-2931 or Rick, 905-873-4156. Friday night euchre: 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Legion. Admission $2. All welcome. Acton Legion euchre: 7:159:45 p.m. at the Acton Legion. All welcome. Admission $2. Euchre is taking a Christmas break and will return on Jan. 6. Technology Made Simple: 2-4 p.m. at the Georgetown library, 224 Maple Ave. Bring your technology questions and enjoy some "hands on" time with Kobo, iPad and other gadgets. Join drop in. Toonie Movie Afternoon: 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Seniors Centre. New releases will be shown for only $2. Snacks (pop/ popcorn available). Friday, Dec. 16 cue adoptions: at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St., Georgetown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to approved homes. $160 adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, first vaccinations, worming, microchip and a bag of food. Info: Barb, 905-8738547. Victorian Christmas Tea: at Devereaux House will be held Dec. 17 and Dec. 18. Tea and traditional sweets followed by a carol sing-along in the decorated parlour. Reserve your place at one of the afternoon sittings. Tickets $10 (in advance only): 905-8771861, ann@devereauxhouse.ca Lego contest: Bring your Lego creation to the Georgetown library, 224 Maple Ave. between Dec. 13 and Dec. 17. Then come in and vote for your favourites Dec. 18-24. Space is limited, so please try to keep your creations small. Info: 905-873-2681, ext. 2520. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 5-6 km loop hike on local trails. Hike through a mature woodlot to reach the edge of the escarpment where large, flat, moss covered debris was left behind by retreating glaciers on the Sunday, Dec. 18 Saturday, Dec. 17 North Halton Kitten Res- Great Esker Side Trail. Depart 13 at 10 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snacks. Leader: Angelika, 905-877-7805 asgk.canada@ sympatico.ca Special Music for Advent: 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown (corner of Trafalgar Road and 15 Sideroad). Come for morning worship and special music by soloist Erin Gruter, accompanied by Hannah Manierka on the piano. Christmas Tea: will follow the 9:30 a.m. service at Boston Presbyterian Church,Third Line, Halton Hills, north of Five Sideroad . Everyone welcome Christmas Carol Evening: 7 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, just west of Acton. A special evening of traditional carols and candlelight. 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