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.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8

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.

The 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, AUGUST 9

Probus Club of Bolton District meets 10 am, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Guest Speaker: Mayor Marolyn Morrison on "A Bolton and Caledon Update". Call Claudette 905-880-4532.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

Cheltenham Baptist Church "Ladies Walking" group meets every Friday, 9:30 am, at the Inglewood Trail. For more information, call 905-838-1995.

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

"Cards on Wheels" & Light Luncheon, 12:30 pm, at Pinnacle View Seniors Apts, Alton. All welcome. RSVP to Caledon Meals on Wheels 905-857-7651 or 905- 584-2992.

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.

AUGUST 13-17

Vacation Bible Camp at Cheltenham Baptist Church, 9:30- 12 noon. "Sonoforce Kids - Special Agents", camp for boys & girls ages 4-12yrs. To register, call 905- 838-3122.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

Cupcake Decorating for Kids (ages 6-12 yrs) 10am-12 noon, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. Cost $15. To register, call 905-857-3313 or 1- 800-627-1287.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

Caledon Meals on Wheels offers a Gentle Fitness Program for Seniors each Friday, 10:15-11 am, at St. James Church Senior's Drop-In,Caledon East. This program helps increase muscle strength, flexibility & mobility. Call 905-857-7651 or 905-584-2992.

Annual Midnight Madness Street Festival in downtown Bolton, 6pm to midnight. Lots of family entertainment including live bands, free kids games, carnival games, sidewalk sale and wagon rides. For more information, visit www.mybolton.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

Annual Orangeville & District Horticultural Society Flower Show, 2:30-5 pm, at Orangeville District Secondary School (22 Faulkner St, Orangeville). Includes designs, houseplants, flowers,vegetables and a youth section. Tickets $2/person at the door.

AUGUST 20 - SEPTEMBER 1

Bag Sale Week at Chez Thrift (new location at 301 Queen St S, Bolton). Call 905-857-8121.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

Monthly Dinner, 5 pm, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). New act "Jimmy & Joe". Call 905-951-6114.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

Bus trip to see "Buddy" The Buddy Holly Story at Kings Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene. Coach leaves Caledon Seniors Centre 10 am and returns 6 pm. Cost $74/person. Call 905-951-6114.

AUGUST 25 & 26

Red Cross Standard First Aid, 9- 5 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. Cost $175/person. To register, call 905- 857-3313 or 1-800-621-1287.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27

Meeting of the Caledon F.A.M.E. Family Support Group, 7-9 pm, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre, Rm A (150 Queen St S, Bolton). This group provides support to those with family members with mental illness. No cost. For more info or to register, call Frank Logue 905-488-7716.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29

Potluck lunch, 12 noon, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Call 905- 951-6114.