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 16-21 Registration for free Childrens Early Learning Programs at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/ Ontario Early Years Centre. Baby Playtime, Mother Goose, Toddler Time, Fun With Science, Creative Kids & Sign with Your Baby. Programs are also available in Cheltenham. To register, call 905- 857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org. APRIL 16-22 Mystery Sale Week at Chez Thrift (new location at 301 Queen St S, Bolton). Call 905-857-8121. TUESDAY, APRIL 17 Caledon Meals on Wheels Open House, 11-3 pm, at its new satellite office at 6097 Old Church Rd, Caledon East (portable beside firehall). TUESDAY, APRIL 17 Cheltenham Baptist Church Women host a Fashion Show, 6:30 pm, at Caledon Golf & Country Club. For tickets, $30/each, call 905-838-1995.

Free Information Seminar, "Calculating Your Future Retirement Needs", 2 pm, at Woodhall Park Retirement Village (10250 Kennedy Rd N, Brampton). Limited seating. To register, call 905-846-1441. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 Fibromyalgia Support Group meets 7 pm, at Shoeless Joes (12612 Hwy 50, Bolton). Everyone welcome. For more info, call Hester 905-838-0123. APRIL 19 & 20 Caledon East Tennis Registration, 7:30-8:30 pm, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. For more information, call 905-584-2761. FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Caledon Meals on Wheels hosts a trip to Woodbine Racetrack with buffet lunch and program. To reserve, call 905-857-7651 or 905- 584-2992. April 20 & 21 Monster Book Sale presented by the Friends of the Caledon Library, Fri 2-9 pm.; Sat 10-2 pm, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre, upstairs. Call 905-857-1400. APRIL 20-22 The Caledon Home Show Weekend at the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Call the Caledon Chamber of Commerce 905-857-7393 or www.caledon chamber.com. SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Over Forty Solos Association of Brampton host a Dance, 8pm- 1am, at St John Fisher Church Hall (300 Balmoral Dr, Brampton). DJ, prizes, refreshments and dress code. Call Jerry 416-258-6282.

"Tastes of Africa" Dinner and Drumming Workshop, 6-10:30 pm, at King's College School (16379 The Gore Rd, Caledon East). A fundraiser for their African Community Library, Learning Centre & School. For tickets, $50/each, call 905-880-7645. SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Caledon Seniors Centre Annual Members Meeting, 2 pm, at 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. Call 905- 951-6114.

Meeting of the Halton-Peel Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, 2 pm, in the Oakville Library (120 Navy St, Oakville). Speaker: Ruth Blair on "Researching Your Irish Family History from Ontario." Visitors welcome. For more info, call Susan 905-846-0408. TUESDAY, APRIL 24 "Cultural Competence and Women Leadership" Orientation Session, 6-9 pm, at Caledon Community Services (18 King St E, downtown Bolton). Free training to help women from diverse communities become effective leaders, hosted by The Multicultural Inter Agency Group. To register, call 905-270-6252 or 905-270-1829 or email info@miag.ca. Meeting of the Upper Credit Field Naturalists, 7:30 pm, at Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Stuart Kenn will talk about the puma (also called the cougar) and the many sightings in the Durham area. Everyone welcome. Call Joanne 519-925- 3968.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 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 905- 584-2272.

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. THURSDAY, APRIL 26 "Parenting Strategies for Dad", 7-9 pm, at the Caledon Parent- Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Problem solve everyday parenting concerns and share strategies with other dads of children age 6 & under. To register, call 905-857-0090. APRIL 26-27 "Are you the one everyone goes to for help?". Canadian Mental Health Association presents a twoday Helping Skills workshop. To register, call 905-451-2123. www.cmhapeel.ca. FRIDAY, APRIL 27 "Laugh out Loud", a charity benefit for ladies only, 7pm, at Glen Eagle Golf Club (15731 Hwy 50, N of Bolton). Proceeds to the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/ Ontario Early Years Centre's "Adjustments After Birth" program. Tickets $50. Call 905-857-0090.

Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, 11:30 am at Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Call 905-951-6114.

Alloa Public School is seeking vendors for its May 12th arts and craft show fundraiser. Artists of all mediums welcome. Email Jenjustjenifer@netscape.ca or call 905-495-2583. SATURDAY, APRIL 28 "The Great Big Garage Sale" Fundraiser for Coalition of Concerned Citizens, 9 am, at Someday Farm (Winston Churchill Blvd at Grange Sdrd). Call Penny 905-838-2590.

Cheltenham United Church Beef Barbecue, 5-7:30 pm, at Creditview Public School (13990 Mississauga Rd at King). Eat-in or take-out. Advance tickets $15/adults; $6/children 6-12yrs. At the door, $16/adults. For tickets, call Betty 905-838-3417.