COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in the community
THIS COLUMN IS PROVIDED AS A FREE PUBLIC SERVICE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLY-REA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905- 584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. THE DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Meeting of the Caledon East & District Historical Society, 7:30 pm, in St James Church Hall, Caledon East. Topic: "Sandhill -the Life and Times of a Rural Village". Everyone welcome.

Monthly Potluck Lunch, 12 noon, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Call 905951-6114.

Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter #ON1381 meets every Wed, 7-8 pm, Caledon Central School (Kennedy & Charleston, Caledon Village). This non-profit weight loss group meets to learn about nutrition & exercise. Call Teresa 519-927-3233 or www.tops.org.

Meeting of the Caledon Environmental Advisory Committee, 7 pm, at the Caledon Administration Centre, Caledon East. Anyone interested in Townwide environmental issues is welcome. Call Todd Salter 905584-2272. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Ballroom Dance Classes begin at the Caledon Seniors Centre, 1 pm, for 8 weeks. Learn the basics of Waltz, Cha-Cha, Tango, Swing,Fox Trot, Samba, Salsa, Merengi. $48/members; $64/non-members. To register, call 905-951-6114.

"Co-Ed Parenting Group", a free four-part workshop at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre, 7-9 pm. Designed to help parents build positive relationships with their children. Both parents must attend. No childcare provided. To register, call905-857-0090.

The West Humber Naturalists meet 7:30 pm, at the Vellore Schoolhouse (9545 Weston Rd, Vaughan). Debbe Crandall, Director of STORM (Save the Oak Ridges Moraine), will give an illustrated talk on the "Past, Present and Future Efforts of her Organization". Everyone welcome.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Game Day Every Friday beginning at 9:30 am at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Enjoy cardball, indoor shuffle board, bowling, darts, table tennis, euchre, bridge, chess and more.Call 905-951-6114.

Loka, In Concert, 7:30 pm at Claude Presbyterian Church (on Hwy 10, N of King Rd). Loka is a new Celtic Ensemble. Tickets $20/adults; $15/children & students. For ticket info, call 905838-3512. Please bring donations of non-perishable food for Caledon Community Services Food Bank. SEPTEMBER 29-30 Cheltenham Baptist Church hosts "Just Give Me Jesus" Ladies Retreat. Will be going to the Air Canada Centre to hear Anne Graham-Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham. Call Pastor Wayne 905838-3122. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Belfountain's Annual Salamander Festival, 10-3 pm, in Belfountain Village. Pancake breakfast, barbecue lunch, live entertainment, vendors, silent auction, superdogs and more for the entire family to enjoy. Visit www.belfountain.ca/salamander. SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1 Orangeville Shortlines Model Railroad Club presents the 9th Annual Brampton Model Railroad Show, 10:30-4:30 pm, at the fairgrounds (12942 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon). Admission $5/adults; $4/seniors; $3/children 5-12yrs; free under 5. For more info, call 905-838-2597 or emailcpk@ sympatico.ca.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 St Francis of Assisi Day and Blessing of the Animals, 3 pm, at St James Anglican Church (6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East). All furry friends invited and will be blessed during this Service of Thanksgiving for God's Gifts of Creatures Great & Small. Call 905584-9635 or visit www.stjames caledoneast.ca. Celebrate "Worldwide Communion", 10 am, at Caledon East United Church (6046 Old Church Rd). Call 905-584-9974. MONDAY, OCTOBER 2 MS Yoga classes every Monday 10:30-11:30 am at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. Sponsored by the

Brampton Caledon MS Society. For more information, call 905857-3313 or1-800-621-1287 (long distance only).

Play Bridge every Monday, 7 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. All players from beginners to longtime are welcome to come out and enjoy a friendly game for a "twoonie". Call 905857-1855. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Stripaerobics begins at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, 9-10 pm. $120 for 10 weeks. To register, call 905-8573313 or 1-800-621-1287 (long distance). WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Caledon East Seniors Club #588 meets every Wednesday, 1:15 pm, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Everyone welcome for an afternoon of friendly euchre and lunch. Call Marjorie 905-584-2691.

1st Bolton Scouts Group Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm, at Multivans (40 Nixon Rd, Bolton). All parents welcome. Call 905-8573188. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 Annual Turkey Dinner at Palgrave United Church (34 Pine Ave, 1 block east of Hwy 50). All you can eat hot buffet featuring homemade pies, 4:30-7 pm. Adults $14; children 6-10 yrs $6; preschoolers $1. No advanced tickets. Tickets at the door. Take-out available.

Fall Colour Boat Cruise on the Wenonah II from Gravenhurst. Tickets cost $70/each includes luncheon cruise. Coach leaves Caledon Seniors Centre 9:15 am; returns 5 pm. To reserve, call 905951-6114.

Bolton Banter Toastmasters meet every 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, Rm E, 7-9 pm. Lose your fear of public speaking and build leadership skills. Everyone welcome. Email Evaat vpmembership@boltonbantertoast masters.org.

Meeting of the Bolton & District Horticultural Society, 7:15 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, Bolton.Topic: "Drying Flowers for Holiday Wreaths". Members free; $3/non-members or $2/members of other horticultural societies. Call 905-857-1460.