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 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. MONTH OF NOVEMBER Registration for the Caledon Santa Fund will take place from Nov 1-30th. To register, call Caledon Community Services 905- 951-2300 / 905-584-9460 ext 254. 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. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Alternative Gift Fair & Fair Trade Festival, 9-5 pm, at Palgrave United Church (34 Pine Ave). Admission is a non-perishable food item or new unwrapped toy for the Caledon Community Services Santa Fund. Also Fair Trade Café and $2 penny draws. All proceeds donated to local, national & international charities. Call 905-880-0303. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Play Bridge for Fun every Monday, 7 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. All players from beginners to longtime are welcome to come out and enjoy a friendly game for a "twoonie". Call 905-857-1855. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 "Help for Working Parents Workshop: Understanding Your Child's Behaviour", 7-9 pm. For parents of children 1-5 yrs to learn that behaviour is motivated by the need to connect and belong. Child care not available. To register, call the Caledon Parent-Child Centre / Ontario Early Years Centre 905- 857-0090. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 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.

Bolton Laughter Club meets Wednesdays, 7-8 pm, at the Davis Centre (80 Allan Dr, Bolton.) Laugh with others for no reason. No fee. No pre-registration. All welcome. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Probus Club of Bolton District meets 10 am, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Speaker: Christine Cooper, Executive Director, FAME (Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere). Call Claudette 905-880-4532.

Meeting of the Mono Road Womens Institute at the home of Thelma Cannon, 12 noon potluck. Marilyn Kolking will be speaking on nutrition. Please bring a new unwrapped Christmas gift for a child. Guests welcome. Call Jenny 905-584-2901.

Meeting of the Peel North Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, 11 am, at Burlington Convention Centre (1120 Burloak Dr). Annual RWTO Penta Meeting. All retired women teachers welcome. For more info, call Karin 905-796-2146. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Palgrave United Church hosts Reiki Sessions, 1-3 pm, at the church (34 Pine Ave). Reiki assists in healing, and the physical and spiritual well being. To sign up for a 20 minute session, call 905-880- 0303 or 905-880-2460. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Trinity Anglican Church Bazaar (3515 King St, Campbells Cross) 9:30-2 pm. Baking, sewing, crafts, knitting, candy and tea room. Come for lunch. Free admission. Call Nancy 905-843-2704.

Red Cross Emergency First Aid, 9-5 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. $115/person. To register, call 905- 857-3313 or 1-800-621-1287. NOVEMBER 10 & 11 Simply Friends Artisans Christmas Show, 10-5 pm, at Monora Park Pavilion (633220 Hwy 10, Orangeville). Admission is a non-perishable food item for the Orangeville Foodbank. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Caledon East United Church invites everyone to a special Remembrance Day Service, 9:30 am, at the church (6046 Old Church Rd). Guest Speaker: John Appleby.

Red Cross Babysitting Course, 9-4 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. $85/person. To register, call 905- 857-3313 or 1-800-621-1287.