•T h e IF P • H al to n H ill s •T hu rs da y, M ay 1 6, 2 01 3 22 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, May 17 Technology Made Simple: 9:30- 11:30 a.m. at the Georgetown library. Join staff for some hands-on time with the Kobo, Playbook, iPad or other de- vices, plus staff can help you navigate our online resources. Info: 905-873- 2681 x2511 or www.hhpl.on.ca Friday night baseball: Want some fun? Try mixed baseball at Ballinafad Park. Non-competitive, 7 p.m. til dusk. Nominal fee. Info: Bonnie, 905-873- 7125 or John, 905-854-0755. Harmony Preschool Open House: visits/tours, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fridays until June 14. Come check out the pro- gram for registration for the upcoming school year. Info: Marianne Schenk, Preschool Director, 905-877-4221, di- rector@harmonypreschool.ca Friday night dinner: 6-7 p.m. at the Georgetown Legion. Dinner $6, dessert $1. This week: Chicken fi ngers and roast potatoes. Hosted by the Le- gion Ladies Auxiliary. Georgetown Legion euchre: 7 p.m. Admission $2. Acton Legion euchre: 7:15-9:45 p.m. Admission $2. Free dinner and movie: dinner 6 p.m. at St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church in Acton, then walk to the Roxy for a free family movie. Info: 519-853- 2711 or alban@bellnet.ca The Baby Bunch: 2-3:30 p.m. at St. Alban's Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. This is a drop-in parent and child interactive social group, open to the community, with the focus on chil- dren, aged 2 and under; older siblings are welcome. Info: 905-877-8323. Baby Talk Group: is a free group that runs every Friday, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., at St. George's Anglican Church. Info: Kyle Jones pkjones@cogeco.ca, 905-873-2073 or Vikki Kidd vikki.kidd@gmail.com, 289-891-7799. Saturday, May 18 Perennial Plant Sale: Lucy Maud Montgomery Heritage Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to noon at the four corners in Nor- val (Norval Convenience Store parking lot, Hwy 7 at Adamson St.) Hosted by Norval Community Association for funding for community projects and beautifi cation. Library is open: Halton Hills Pub- lic Library, Georgetown Branch will be open on Saturday and Sunday of the May long weekend. So come in and check out the beautiful new facil- ity and stock up on some great books, movies and more! Info: www.hhpl. on.ca or 905-873-2681. Community Garage Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Halton Hills Christian School, 11643 Trafalgar Rd. Free Ewaste (com- puters, old appliances etc.) disposal as well as a Maple Lodge snack trailer. Poker Run: with proceeds to Georgetown Hospital. Live band, barbecue, prizes, 50/50 draw, camp- ing available. Entry fee $25. Starting point, 10 a.m. at A&W on Guelph St. in Georgetown. Info: www.ghostrider- src.webs.com. Hosted by Ghost Riders Riding Club. Shrub, Planter and Coffee Sale: 8 a.m., St. John's United Church, 533 Main St. Glen Williams. This annual event, supported by Sheridan Nurser- ies and hosted by the Glen Williams Town Hall Board and the people of St. John's United Church. Victoria Weekend Chicken BBQ & Fireworks: at St. Alban's Parish Hall and Grounds, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. Dinner at 7 p.m. followed by fi reworks at dusk. For tickets call Fioretta 905-873-6765 or the offi ce at 905-877-8323. Tickets: $17.50/adult; $10/child 5-10 yrs. Acton Horticultural Society An- nual Plant Sale: 8 a.m. 'til sold out at Bethel Christian Reformed Church Parking Lot, 365 Queen St. (Hwy 7), Acton. Excellent selection of perenni- als & shrubs. Knowledgeable garden- ers will be present. Bid euchre/euchre: 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Seniors Centre. Cost: $3. Nordic Pole Walking: Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. at Creature Comfort Co., 92 Main St. S. Info: Ginger Quinn, 905- 691-9122. Sunday, May 19 Bruce Trail hike: Level 2.5, 14 km loop hike. Depart 9:30 a.m. from the from the small, separate area of the parking lot south of the Georgetown Professional Arts building, 99 Sinclair (Guelph & Sinclair). Frequent eleva- tion changes earn us a beautiful walk through hardwoods, cedar lowlands and meadows. Dress for the weather, bring lots of water, snacks/lunch, bug protection and sunscreen. Leader: Pat 289-891-8162 pnferris@gmail.com Emotions Anonymous (EA): meets Sundays 7 p.m. at 39 John St. Acton. (beside St Joseph Church park- ing lot enter in front door.) Everyone is welcome. There are no dues or fees required to attend. Info: Debbie, 519- 853-8262, gardenluver@hotmail.com. Nordic Pole Walking: 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Glen Williams Park. Meet by the gazebo. Led by Natalie Lidano, certifi ed Nordixx instructor, this free weekly program is designed for those who have never Nordic Pole walked and want to learn the basics or for the beginner who wants to work on their technique. Georgetown Runners meet for weekly club runs. Info: www.george- townrunners.ca or call Laura Weihs, 905-873-6420. More CALENDAR, pg. 23 The Third Annual Mother's Day Food Drive at the Holy Cross parish, organized by Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women's League, netted more than 400 bags of food to benefi t the Georgetown Bread Basket food bank. Helping out are Marie Simpson (seated) and from left, Gerry Cole, Steve Forster, Peter McKenna, Elizabeth Vagg and Sue Cizmar. Photo by Ray Lavender