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.
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Peter Wylie remembered
Saying goodbye to a good friend
By Bob Palmateer
      Bob Palmateer delivered the eulogy for former resident and councillor Peter Wylie, who passed away abroad recently. Here are some of his sentiments. Trying to put 30 years of friendship into a short few minutes was a daunting task, but here goes.
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Heritage comes alive May 5 & 6 in the Hills of Headwaters!
      The Hills of Headwaters tourism region will be participating in the Province of Ontario's Doors Open program for the first time in 2007. Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6, visitors and residents are invited to explore this sophisticated rural destination and discover 20 unique heritage sites that ...
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LIBRARY CONTEST WINNERS
      The Caledon Public Library's Cocoa Club has concluded fantastical run by completing all five books of the Spiderwick Chronicles series, written by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.
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Brampton student wins first Kids & Horses scholarship
      Kids & Horses Foundation is proud to announce that Krystal Campbell of Brampton is the first recipient of the Kids & Horses Scholarship. Krystal, 18, a graduate of the co-op program at Central Peel Secondary School, has recently started the animal care program with Sheridan College, and hopes to g...
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Barn sale bargains support charity
      Be sure you don't miss the annual spring Kids & Horses Foundation Barn Sale Extravaganza April 21. The only thing "barn" about this sale is its location! There will be something for every wallet there.
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Trees honouring horses to be planted at Caledon Equestrian Park
      Equestrian Management Group (EMG) and the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave have introduced a new program whereby trees can be planted in memory of a special horse. Beginning this May, memorial trees will be planted throughout the Caledon Equestrian Park and marked with a special granite plaque ...
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Internet awareness presentation
      Wednesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Caledon East Public School will hold an Internet awareness presentation. The focus is on parent awareness of internet safety for children. This is a "parent" presentation since the children have had their information sessions in school.
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Concert Band holds local performances
      The Caledon Concert Band, which is made up of local musicians ranging in ages from 13 to senior citizens, has been practicing hard lately for an important competition. The band entered the 500 level competition of the Ontario Band Association festival (the regional division of Musicfest Canada). T...
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Trip to Rama
      Barb & Denise have another bus booked for Casino Rama Friday, May 11, leaving the Bolton community centre parking lot at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Cost is $10 and seats are limited. A free buffet is included and reservations are required. Call Barb, 905-857-4085 or Denise at 905-951-6922. Must bring photo I...
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Earth Day is every day in Caledon
By Karen Hutchinson Caledon Countryside Alliance
      Another Earth Day has passed, and this year you have made a resolution to do more for the planet. It seems hard to ignore this year with the environmental news on TV and in the papers on what seems to be a daily basis.
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Grow your mind this spring at your local library
      Spring is finally here and the days are getting longer, giving you more time to enjoy all that Caledon Public Library has to offer. From story times to eBay courses to a monster book sale, the Caledon Public Library (CPL) has something for everyone.
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