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•T he IFP• H alton H ills, Thursday, A ugust 8, 2013 15 265 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-873-2753 Outdoor Furniture SALE Friday, Aug. 9 Technology Made Simple: at the Georgetown Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (August 9, 16 & 23) and Saturdays, 9:30- 11:30 a.m., (August 10 and 24). Reservations are recom- mended, drop-ins welcome. Get help with your technology questions! Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2511. Munch to the Movies: Halton Hills Public Library, both branches, has Munch to the Movies every Friday at 12 noon, until August 23. Kids can bring their lunch and "munch" while watching a feature fi lm. Acton Legion euchre: Friday night, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at the Acton Legion. Admission $2. Saturday, August 10 Sheridan Nurseries 100th Anniver- sary Open House: Enjoy a day of fun activities for the entire family at the Glen Williams Farm, 12266 Tenth Line, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free BBQ-- delicious smoked meat sandwiches, corn, cake, ice cream and refreshments. Farm tours, animal/ reptile/bird show, pony rides, face paint- ing, balloon artist, live display - "Life of a boxwood". Enter to win door prizes. Boxwood seedling giveaways to fi rst 500 families. Music with Brian: Halton Hills Public Library is pleased to welcome Music with Brian, a Juno-nominated and Parents' Choice award-winning children's performer! Music with Brian is a musical show children and par- ents will love, and tickets are only $2 at 10:30 a.m. in the Georgetown Branch (in the John Elliott Theatre) and 2 p.m. in the Acton Branch. Info: www.hhpl.on.ca or 905- 873-2681, ext. 2520 or 519-853-0301. UCHS open house: 12-5 p.m. at the Upper Credit Hu- mane Society shelter for its 10th anniversary. Meet staff and volunteers, tour the shelter, visit with the animals. Hungry Man Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. Adults $6, children under 12, $3. Sec- ond Saturday of every month. VBS registration: St. Andrew's United Church, 89 Mountainview Rd. South, is holding a Vacation Bible School program for children, ages 4-10, on August 12-16, 9 a.m. to noon. This year's theme is "Son West Round Up". It is a fun time for children to learn about God through crafts, games, stories and music. Registrations will be re- ceived at the church offi ce before August 10. The cost is free, but donations are appreciated. Info/to register call the church offi ce at 905-877-4482. Registrations forms can also be downloaded from www.standrewsuc.ca Blue Box Pick-up event: pick up Halton's new larger 22-gallon Blue Box, free of charge, with a limit of one Blue Box per household. Please note: a new larger Blue Box is not required to participate in weekly Blue Box collection; residents may continue to use their current Blue Boxes. Blue Box Pick-up: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown. North Halton Kitten Rescue kittens and young cats for adoption: to approved homes, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu, 235 Guelph St. Georgetown. Adoption fee of $160 in- cludes: spay/neuter, fi rst vaccinations, parasite treatment, microchip and a bag of food. Kittens for adoption can be previewed at www.NHKR.ca or Barb, 905-873-8547. Heavy Horse Field Days: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at Country Heritage Park. Horse drawn wagon rides, farrier demonstrations, and more. Country Canteen. Info: www.countryheritagepark.com/events Drop In Family Storytime: Families with young chil- dren are invited to drop in for Family Storytime at the Georgetown branch of the Halton Hills Public Library where the preschool crowd will be entertained with sto- ries, music and fun on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., until Au- gust 21 and Saturdays,11 a.m., until August 24. Sunday, August 11 Leathertown Festival: a variety of food, fun, and ac- tivities for the whole family to enjoy including car show, musicians and more in Downtown Acton. Info: www. downtownacton.ca Pie sale: Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St. E. in Acton will be selling slices of pies, mini pies, and whole pies and beverages during the Leathertown Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 519-853-2090. Bike it to Leathertown Festival: Starting from the Halton Hills Civic Centre, the ride will follow a route through the back roads of Halton Hills to Acton via the village of Limehouse. Staging will be held be- tween 10 and 10:30 a.m. with departure at 10:30 a.m. There will be no road closures during this com- munity ride. This is a rec- reational ride but does involve some challenging hills as the route progresses up the Niagara Escarpment to Acton. Once in Acton, there will be bike parking and time to enjoy the sights and tastes of the Leathertown Festival. Return to the Civic Centre at 1 p.m. There is no charge for this event but registration is requested by emailing hhcycling@ haltonhills.ca Info: www.haltonhills.ca/cyclingevents. Georgetown Geeks & Gamers monthly meeting: 7 p.m. at Tim Horton's, 373 Mountainview Rd S, George- town. Info: http://www.facebook.com/groups/georgetown. geeks.gamers Bruce Trail Hike: Level 1, 10 km carpool hike. Depart 9:30 a.m. from the small, separate area of the parking lot south of the Georgetown Professional Arts building, 99 Sinclair. Hike along the Credit River Valley. Dress for the weather and bring insect repellent, sun screen, water and a snack. Leader: Heinz, 905-877-3298. Nordic Pole Walking: Sundays, 9-10 a.m. at Glen Wil- liams Park parking lot. Bring toonie for local charity. Walks led by certifi ed Nordixx Pole Walking instructor Natalie Lidano, 905-877-5339. Beginners and non-beginners are welcome. Nordixx Walking Poles available for use. Monday, August 12 Blood donor clinic: 3-8 p.m. at Maple Ave- nue Baptist Chrch, 177 Maple Ave in Georgetown. Appointment preferred, walk-in if available. To make an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE (1- 888-236-6283). Info: www.blood.ca. Monday Evening Hike: Level 1, 5 to 6 km, approxi- mately 1 1/2 hour easy pace, loop hike. Are you new to hiking? Join us for a short evening hike in the Halton area and learn about the Bruce Trail and hiking. All ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate footwear, no fl ip fl ops. Dress for the weather and bring insect repellent, sun screen, water and a snack. Depart at 6 p.m. from the small, separate area of the parking lot south of the grey medical building, 99 Sinclair. Leader: Janet, 519-853-1285. Sports Camp: Aug. 12-16. Kids entering SK to Gr. 5 are invited for 5 full days of games, crafts, faith explora- tion and sports-based activities, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nor- val United Church. Cost is $60. Children bring a nut-free lunch and one snack each day. Info/to register: www.nor- valunited.ca/summerdaycamps. Tuesday, Aug. 13 Georgetown Hospital Emergency Department Vol- unteer Information Session: for our new Emergency Department. Join us to fi nd out how you can get involved in volunteering in this area (open to volunteers 18 years of age and older), 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom, 1 Princess Anne Drive. Please sign up at 905-873-0111, extension 8153 or jcowen@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. Summer Chamber Music Concert: hosted by local concert pianist and artistic di- rector Ron Greidanus in the concert room of his 157 Main Street, Georgetown home at 8 p.m. Solo works and duets will also be featured and will include the works by Scriabin, Rachmaninoff and many oth- ers. Tickets can be purchased at FoodStuffs, 89 Main St., 905-877-6569 or by calling Ron at 905-873-9909. More CALENDAR, pg. 19 Community Calendar