THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2015 School council meeting, but all who are interested in supO n A p r i l 1 8 C e n t u r y porting the GSA, especially Church Theatre, Hillsburgh those parents with LGBT+ will be holding Auditions for kids are invited to attend on "A Bench in the sun", a com- Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in edy by Ron Clark, directed the school library. by Jo Phenix. 10 a.m., at the A H O T N I G H T I N theatre, 72 Trafalgar Road, HILLSBURGH Hillsburgh. The play requires two men, age 70 plus, On Saturday, April 11 and one woman age 65 plus. Century Church Theatre Show dates are September is hosting "A Hot Night in 11-20, and rehearsals will Hillsburgh", with Chinbe through July and August. guacousy Swing Orchestra. Audition scripts available Big Band music from the on request by email from jo- swing era and more modern phenix@sympatico.ca For artists. Starts at 8 p.m. Box information, call Jo and 519- office www. 855-4586. centurychurchtheatre.com THEATRE AUDITIONS PETEYPALOOZA 2015 EGGSTRAVAGANZA Grapevine THE NEW TANNER 5 NEVER TOO OLD: Acton Seniors have enjoyed the excercise of skating at the Acton Arena three times a week over the season, while enjoying the music provided by members Keith and Joyce. - Submitted photo Letters Reaching out to the community underwent chemo and radiation and a double bi-lateral mastectomy, all at the age of 25. Peteypalooza, named for Pete Hargrave, started in July of 2009. In March 2013 we eld our first ublic e ent at the Acton Legion. It was a huge success and we raised $10,000 for local cancer initiatives. At our second annual event in March 2014, we raised $10,324 for C.A.S.h.h. To date we have raised over $22,000 for cancer. On February 21, 2012, Caroline lost her battle with Cancer at the age of 28, leaving behind her boys, Dawson (aged 5) and Ryder (aged 3). During her last days, Caroline set up a trust for her boys and asked us to keep it in the minds of those looking to help. Donations can be made at any time to The WilsonSeads Trust at CIBC bank in Ac-ton Ontario. This year, we are once again donating all the proceeds from Peteypalooza 2015 to C.A.S.h.h. (Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills - www.cancerassistance.org. is non- rofit organi ation relies on the support of events like ours, as they do not receive government funding. If you are interested in making a monetary donation to this great charity, you can do so online or come out and support our event. If you would like to donate a ri e for our raf e table or food for the buffet table please contact us at Pete's Auto Paint 519-856-9356 or email us at peteypalooza1@gmail.com We hope to see you on April 11 and we thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely yours, The Peteypalooza Crew The Third Annual Peteypalooza fundraiser event will be held on Saturday, April 11 at the Acton Legion, starting at 7:30 p.m. The event will be featuring live music by The Body Shop Boys and Scarecrow & Friends. There will be door prizes, draws, and food. Tickets can be purchased at Tanner's Pub and Grill, Pete's Auto Paint as well as at the door. All proceeds from this event will go to Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills (CAShh). To the Editor: We are reaching out to you to ask for your support for our third annual Peteypalooza fundraiser for cancer. This year's event will take place on Saturday April 11 from 7:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. at the Acton Legion and features live music from The Bodyshop Boys and Scarecrow & Friends. There will be a raffle table, a 50/50 draw, door prizes, photo booth and a light buffet. Tickets can be SPEAKERS' SERIES purchased in advance at TanSUPPORTING THE LGBT+ The Absolutely Acton ner's Pub & Grill or Pete's COMMUNITY Speakers' Series presents Auto Paint. Acton High School's Gay Martin Stringer on Sunday, In February of 2009 our Straight Alliance group are April 12 starting at 2 p.m. in dear friend Caroline Seads inviting all parents to attend the Acton Town Hall Centre. was diagnosed with breast their upcoming presentation Martin will be discussing cancer while pregnant with about the work they are doing Canada's Parliament: The her second child. She was to help youths, and what you Good, The Bad and the told that they were inducing as parents can do to support Ugly. For ticket information her because she would need the LGBT+ youth in our com- call 519-853-5302 or email to start treatment the folmunity. This an Acton High info@actontownhallcentre.ca lowing week. That year she Celebrate Easter at Mountsberg Conservation Area at their Easter Egg Extravaganza from Friday, April 3 to Sunday April 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children of all ages can join the fun of the giant noncompetitive Easter Egg Hunt, where everyone goes home with a treat. Kids can enjoy the colouring station, face painting and a Birds of Prey demonstration. Visit www. conservation.ca for more details. ROCKWOOD GEESE: While old man winter takes his time leaving the lake at Rockwood Conservation Area, the geese continue to enjoy sliding along the surface. - Vivien Fleisher photo MINI LAKE: These geese found a spot to bathe in, where the sun and milder temperatures have loosened winter's grip enough to create a mini lake. - Vivien Fleisher photo