COMMUNITY EVENTS

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. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 Peace Ranch Annual General Meeting, 7 pm, at Peace Ranch (19179 Centreville Creek Rd, Caledon East). Everyone welcome. Call 905-584-9156. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 Caledon Meals on Wheels offers a Gentle Fitness Program for Seniors each Friday, 10-11 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 Celebration, 6pm - 12midnight, in downtown Bolton organized by the BIA. The evening will include sidewalk sales, Battle of the Bands, live music, rock climbing, games for the kids and much more family entertainment. For more information, visit their website at www.mybolton.com/midnight.html. SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 The Orangeville Horticultural Society hosts a Flower Show, 2:30-5 pm, at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Houseplants, designs, flowers, vegetables, youth section. Admission $2 at the door. Valleywood Corn Festival, 12noon-7pm, in Lina Marino Park in Valleywood. Lots of family entertainment including childrens games, vendors, silent auctions and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.valleywood. ca. MONDAY, AUGUST 25 Meeting of the Caledon F.A.M.E. Family Support Group, 7-9 pm, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre, (Caledon Parent-Child Centre, 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 27 Potluck Luncheon, 12 noon, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Call 905- 951-6114. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 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. Registration for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, 6-8 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness (14111 Hwy 50 N, Bolton). Minimum age for Beavers is 5yrs by Dec 31/08. Also accepting applications for leaders. For more info, call Theresa 905-857- 3416 or Steve 905-857-3432. New membership opportunities begin for the Orangeville Chorus Sweet Adelines International, 7 pm, at the Lord Dufferin Centre (32 First St, Orangeville). If you like to sing, go and experience the joy of singing 4 part harmony with other women. Call Fay 519-927-5370 or Gaye 905-584-9759 or visit www.harmonize.com/orangevillechorus. Bolton Laughter Club meets Wednesdays (except the 3rd) , 7-8 pm, at the Davis Centre (80 Allan Dr, Bolton.) Laugh with others for no reason. No fee. No pre-registration. Everyone welcome. 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. Call Ruth 905-857-3237 or Lorraine 905-857-1568. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 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, SEPTEMBER 5 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.