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. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 The Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre now taking registrations for its free Get Ready for School Mini-Camp, a theme based program that includes school readiness activities, literacy, dramatic play, language and social skills. For more info and to register, call 905- 857-0090 or visit www.cp-cc.org.

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 905- 584-2272. THURSDAY, JUNE 28 Summer Picnic for Young Parents, 11-2 pm, Mississauga Valley Park, Shelter A (1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd). Rain or shine. BBQ lunch, games, prizes. Call 905-791-7800 ext 7557. Hosted by Peel Young Parents Resource Group.

In-House Friendly Games Awards Banquet & Entertainment, 12 noon, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Call 905-951-6114. FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Albion & Bolton Agricultural Society's Annual Tractor & Truck Pull at the Albion Bolton Fairgrounds, 6 pm. Admission $12/adults; $2/children 12yrs & under. Call 905-880-0369 or visit www.boltonfair.ca. SUNDAY, JULY 1 Annual Canada Day Strawberry Festival at the Caledon Village Fairgrounds (on Hwy 10, just south of Charleston), 10-4 pm. Free admission and entertainment for everyone. Including strawberry pancake breakfast, classic car show, cake and balloons, pony rides, crafts.

Annual Strawberry Festival at Downeys Farm (13682 HeartLake Rd, Caledon), 9-4 pm. Call 905- 838-2990. Visit www.downeys farm.on.ca. MONDAY, JULY 2 Annual Caledon-Alton United Church Strawberry Supper, 4-7pm, at Knox United Church (Hwy 10 & Charleston, Caledon Village). Adults $12; Students $6; Children 4 yrs and under free. Tickets at the door. TUESDAY, JULY 3 Red Cross Babysitting Course at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, 9-4 pm. Cost $85/person. Call 905-857-3313 or1-800-621-1287 for registration information.

The Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre (in the Albion Bolton Community Centre) is offering free programs throughout the summer. On Tuesday and Thursdays, 1:30-2:15 pm, Afternoon Mix Up, for children 3-6 yrs to join in a "mixed bag" of fun and educational activities. Call 905-857-0090 or visit www.cpcc. org. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 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, JULY 5 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. Visit www. boltonbanter.org.

The Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre (in the Albion Bolton Community Centre) is offering free programs throughout the summer. On Thursdays, 6-6:30 pm, Bedtime Storytime for children. Call 905- 857-0090 or visit www.cp-cc.org. FRIDAY, JULY 6 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.