COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in the community
THIS COLUMN IS PROVIDED AS A FREE PUBLIC SERVICE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLYREA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905-584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. THE DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

"Help for Working Parents Workshop: Your Child's Self Esteem", 7-9 pm. Learn impact of media on children's self esteem. Child care is not available. To register, call the Caledon Parent- Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre 905-857-0090.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

Caledon Seniors Centre hosts a bus trip to Casino Rama. $8/person. Coach leaves Centre 9 am; returns 5 pm. Call 905-951- 6114.

The West Humber Naturalists meet 7:30 pm, at Vellore Hall (9545 Weston Rd, Vaughan). Speakers: Joanne Nonnekes, Gene and Charlene Denzel will present a power point slide show on their 2006 birding trip to Ecuador's Andes mountains and tropical coast land.

Halloween Family Fun, 5-7 pm, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre. Kids can put on their costume, and enjoy a free Halloween craft, playroom activities and bedtime stories at 6:30 pm. Face painting available for a small fee. Call 905- 857-0090.

Peach Ranch Annual General Meeting, 7 pm, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Speaker: Isabel Fryszberg, Director of Creative Works Studio, on "Art as Therapy". Refreshments to follow. Everyone welcome.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

Halloween Cupcake Decorating for Kids (6-12yrs) 6:30-8:30 pm, Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. $20. To register, call 905-857-3313 or 1-800-621-1287.

Carpet Bowling Tournament, 9:30 am, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). $6/person. To sign up, call 905- 951-6114.

OCT 26-30

Halloween Haunted Castle set up in Bolton Canadian Tire east parking lot at the following times Fri 6-9 pm; Sat & Sun 12noon-6 pm; Mon & Tue 6-9 pm. Admission $6/person; Family of four $20. Proceeds to The Remembrance Project, The Royal Canadian Legion, and The Juno Beach Centre.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

Draft Horse Show at Orangeville Fairgrounds (Hockley Rd, E of Hwy 10) starting at 9:30 am. Features draft horses (all breeds) and kids (7-18yrs) showing, riding & driving their horses. Special fun classes, free admission, lunch booth. Call 905-857-3029 or 519-856-9772.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

Meeting of the Halton-Peel Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, 2 pm, at Oakville Public Library (120 Navy St). Speaker: Jane MacNamara on "What's in the Archives of Ontario and how to find it". Visitors welcome. Call 905- 846-0408.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

Meeting of the Upper Credit Field Naturalists, 7:30 pm, at Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Speaker: Jim Dyer on "Pollinator Watch - Program to monitor the 1000 species of pollination insects in Canada". Everyone welcome. Call Joanne 519-925-3968.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31

Pot Luck Lunch and Halloween Costume Party, 12 noon, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Call 905- 951-6114.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Special General Meeting of the Albion Bolton Agricultural Society, 8 pm, in the Presidents Building. All members encourage to attend. Call Christine 905-857-4805.

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 .

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

National Lifesaving Society course begins at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. To register, call 905-857- 3313 or 1-800-621-1287.

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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Caledon East United Church and Community Womens Circle Christmas Craft Shoppe & Bake Sale, 9-3 pm, at Caledon East United Church (6046 Old Church Rd). Home made crafts and baked goods, Santa Fund draw, nearly new table, antique & collectible books, artisan craft vendors. Refreshment café available.

Christmas In Caledon Bazaar, 9 am start, at the Masonic Hall in Caledon East. Sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star. Crafts, toys and gifts for all ages.

CACY (Caledon Arts & Crafts for Youth) celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a free Open House at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East, 10:30- 4:30 pm. CACY artist/teacher demos, oldtime vendors, CACY historical and childrens art displays, and also the CACY café. Visit www.cacy.ca.