COMMUNITY EVENTS
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.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Upper Credit Field Naturalists, 7:30 pm, at Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St) present "Borders of Paradise" - Nicola Ross (creator of Caledon Countryside Alliance) talks about urban sprawl, environmental protection & effects of development in Caledon. Call Chris 705-435-3527. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Meeting of the Caledon East & District Historical Society, 7:30 pm, at St James Church, Caledon East. Speaker: George Berney on "Celebrating 125 Years of Berneys Hardware Store in Caledon East".Everyone welcome.

Pot Luck Lunch, 12 noon, at Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Call 905- 951-6114.

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. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 Seniors Drop-In Centre, 10-4 pm, every Friday, in St James Anglican Church, Caledon East, hosted by the Caledon Seniors Council. All seniors welcome for cards, games, gentle fitness, chats. For more info, call Alex 905-584-0591.

Peel HIV/AIDS Network hosts the first Mississauga Aids Candlelight Memorial, 7-8 pm, at Mississauga City Hall. Call 905-362-2025.

Badminton for adults every Friday evening (excluding long weekends) 8-10 pm at James Bolton Public School. Novices welcome. Call Ruth or Richard 905-857-3228.

The Caledon Community Singers presents a Christmas Concert for all ages, 7:30 pm, at Caven Presbyterian Church (110 King St W, Bolton). Free will offering with proceeds to local charities.

Soup Supper & Carol Sing at Inglewood United Church (15672

McLaughlin Rd), 6 pm soup; 7 pm carols. Free will donation accepted. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 The Annual Kinsmen Club of Bolton Santa Claus Parade, 11 am, through downtown Bolton. Theme this year is "A Dickens Christmas".

Bolton Alliance Church hosts a Student and Young Adult Worship Night, 6-8 pm, at the Caledon Wellness Centre Youth Rm. Live band, guest speaker, games and food. Free admission. Call 905- 951-1051 or visit www.boltonalliancechurch.org.

Fundraiser for Child Find Ontario, 11:30 am start, at 256 Queen St S, Bolton. For more info, call 905-951-3971. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 The Achill Choral Society presents "The Glorious Sounds of Christmas", 8 pm, at Christ Church Anglican, Bolton. Tickets $16/adults; $14/seniors & students. Visit www.achillchoral.ca or call 519-941-5089.

Bolton Alliance Church hosts a Community Wreath Making Workshop, 2-5 pm, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Cost $10/wreath. All proceeds to Caledon Community Services Santa Fund. To register, call 905-951-1051 or email office@boltonalliancechurch.org.

CBC Radio presents a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol", 7 pm, at Claude Presbyterian Church (15175 Hurontario St, Caledon). Tickets $10/person. Proceeds to Caledon Community Services. Call 905- 838-3512. MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 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 905- 857-1855. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 Meeting of the Peel North Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, 10:30 am, at North Bramalea United Church (363 Howden Blvd). Enjoy carol singing, silent auction. Bring your cookie donations.RSVP to Karin 905-796- 2146.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Caledon East Seniors Club #588 meet 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 905-857- 3188.

Cheltenham Baptist Church hosts a Youth Gym Night, 7 pm, at Creditview School for grades 6-12. Play dodgeball, basketball and floor hockey. Everyone welcome. Call Pastor Wayne 905-838-3122. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 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 Eva at vpmembership@boltonbantertoast masters.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 Christmas Dinner & Dance, 6 pm, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Tickets $20/member; $25/nonmember. Reserve your seat by calling 905-951-6114.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Inglewood Annual Tree Lighting, 5 pm, at the Stationlands by the Firehall. Horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate and carol singing.

Over Forty Solos Association of Brampton host a Christmas Dance, 8pm-1am, at St John Fisher Church Hall (300 Balmoral Dr, Brampton). DJ, prizes and refreshments. Also 7th Annual Toy & Food Drive. Call Jerry 416-258- 6282 or 905-841-7023.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 Bereaved Families of Ontario/Halton-Peel Annual Loving Memory Tree ceremony, 6:30 pm, in the Great Hall of the Mississauga Civic Centre. Call 905-813-4337 or visit www.bereavedfamilies.ca

Meeting of the Newcomers Club, 7:30 pm. Open to women who have resided in the Erin/Hillsburg/Caledon area for less than 3 years. For location and more information, call Sharon 519- 927-9356 or Joy 519-855-4248. DECEMBER 11 & 12 The Belfountain Singers Christmas Concerts at Burns Presbyterian Church, Erin on Monday and then at the Orangeville Opera House on Tuesday, both concerts at 8 pm. Tickets $12/adults; $10/seniors; $7/children. Available at the door, from any choir member or by calling 519-927-3631.