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.

APRIL 2-8 Two for One Week at Chez Thrift (new location at 301 Queen St S, Bolton). Call 905-857-8121. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 1st Bolton Scouts Group Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm, at Multivans (40 Nixon Rd, Bolton). All parents welcome. Call 905-857- 3188.

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. THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Ballinafad United Church (14369 Trafalgar Rd) presents "The Gospel According to Saint Mark", 7 pm. A one-man drama which brings the text alive. Everyone welcome. Free-will offering received. Call 905-877-4743.

Maundy Thursday Communion Service, 7:30 pm, at Claude Presbyterian Church (Hwy 10, N of Victoria). Everyone welcome. Call 905-838-3512.

Bolton Banter Toastmasters meet every 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, Rm E, 7-9 pm. Lose your fearof public speaking and build leadership skills. Everyone welcome. Visitwww.boltonbanter.org.

Meeting of the Bolton & District Horticultural Society, 7:15 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, Bolton. Topic: "Container Gardening". Members free; $3/non-members or $2/members of other horticultural societies. Call 905-857-1460. FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Belfountain Singers perform "Messe Solennelle (StCecilia)" by Charles Gounod, 8 pm, at Knox United Church, Caledon Village.

Good Friday Service, 7:30 pm, at Cheltenham Baptist Church(14520 Creditview Rd). Everyone welcome.

Good Friday Service, 10:30 am, at Claude Presbyterian Church (Hwy 10, N of Victoria). Everyone welcome. Call 905-838-3512.

Erin Village Alliance Church Good Friday Service, 10 am, in Erin District High School Gym. Then Youth Rally, 12 noon-11 pm. Bus leaves Erin Centre 2000. Call 519-833-7114. SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast 9:30 am, followed by Easter Service 10:30 am, at Cheltenham Baptist Church (14520 Creditview Rd). Everyone welcome.Easter Sunday Sunrise Service 6:45 am, at the Badlands, followed by a Pancake Breakfast at Claude Church, then followed by worship service at 9 am. Everyone welcome. Call 905-838- 3512. MONDAY, APRIL 9 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. TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Meeting of the Peel North Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, 10:30 am, at North Bramalea United Church (363 Howden Blvd). Speaker: Ida Mae Woodburn on "Reflexology and Aromatherapy". RSVP to Karin 905-796-2146.

MS Self Help Group meets 7-9 pm, at Christ Church Anglican (22 Nancy St, Bolton). Support group for those dealing with multiple sclerosis. Location is fully wheelchair accessible. Call Dorothy 905-880-0969.

Meeting of the Orangeville & District Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Topic: "Best Trees & Shrubs for our Area". Refreshments. Visitors welcome. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Group meets in Bolton United Church Heritage Hall, weigh-in 7 pm; meeting 7:30-8:30 pm. This non-profit weight loss support group meets every Wednesday. Everyone welcome. Call Ruth 905- 857-3237 or Beth 905-857-7452.

Meeting of the Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association, 7:30 pm, in the Humberview School Library. Everyone welcome. Call Bill 905-857-1384.

Bolton & District Old Time Fiddlers meet 6:30-11 pm, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Everyone welcome to come out and enjoy the music. Admission $2/person. Call Scotty 905-451- 8057. THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Probus Club of Bolton District meets 10 am, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Speaker: Michael Walmsleyon "True Blue Lodge 150 Years of Celebration in Bolton and Caledon". Call 905-857-1653.

Meeting of the Mono Road Womens Institute, 12 noon, at the home of Dawn Smith. Lunch provided. Please bring dessert. Program: Election of Officers. Roll Call: Payment of Dues. Call Jenny 905-584-2901.

Family Transition Place hosts a workshop series for women of all ages, "New Gateways to Seeking Comfort - if food, alcohol, drugs & sex aren't taking away the pain", 10 am-12 noon, at Albion Bolton Library. To register, call 905-584- 4357.

APRIL 12-13 Canadian Mental Health Association/Peel hosts an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop at 2 County Court Blvd, Brampton. To register, call 905-451-2123. Visit www.cmhapeel.ca. FRIDAY, APRIL 13 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.

Spring Fling Dinner/Dance & Draw, 6 pm, at Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Tickets $20/member; $25/nonmember. For tickets, call 905-951- 6114. SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Annual Fish Fry at Bolton United Church (8 Nancy St), continuous seating 4:30-7 pm. $14/adults; $6/children ages 6-12 yrs. Advance tickets only. For tickets, call church office 905-857-2615. SUNDAY, APRIL 15 The Bolton-Caledon Zehrs Super Cities Walk for MS, 10 am, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. For more information, visit www.supercities walk.com or call 1-800-268-7582.