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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 Adjustments After Birth is a local support group for mothers needing support following the birth or adoption of a child. Group is held weekly at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Free group and childcare provided. Registration required. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cpcc. org.

Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner at Palgrave United Church (34 Pine Ave) 4:30 pm until 500 meals served. $16/adults; $7/youth; $2/preschoolers; $16/takout. Tickets on sale at door beginning at 4 pm. No reservations. Featuring local food and farms.

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, OCTOBER 3 "Learn How to Organize and De-clutter" a free parent education workshop for parents of children 0 to 6 yrs, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre, 9:30-11 am. Childcare provided for a small fee. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.

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, OCTOBER 4 Caledon Day, 10-8 pm, outside the Caledon Administration Centre (Old Church Rd, Caledon East). Enjoy family entertainment including fun run, family village, bus tour flipside, rock climbing, fireworks and much more. Free admission. Call 905-584-2272 ext 4235 or visit www.caledon.ca/caledonday.

Annual Salamander Festival to honour the threatened Jefferson salamander, 10-3 pm, in Belfountain Village hosted by the Belfountain Community Organization. Enjoy breakfast, local musicians, hikes vendors booths, barbecue lunch and silent auction. Visit www.belfountain.ca or call 519-927-3204. OCTOBER 4 & 5 Annual Brampton Model Railroad Show, at the Fairgrounds (Heart Lake Rd and Old School Rd, Caledon) 10-4:30 pm (Sat); 10-4 pm (Sun). Admission $5/adults; $3/seniors and teens; children under 12yrs free; $10/family. 33,000 square feet of model trains. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 Dawn to Dusk Rooftop Charity Spin, 8am - 7pm, at Riverdale Fitness Mill in Inglewood. 'Rooftop Spin' fundraiser for Hospice Caledon. For more info and to register, email info@riverdalefitnessmill.com or call 905-838- 3236.

Blessing of the Animals Service, 3 pm, at St. James Anglican Church (6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East). Everyone welcome to come and bring their pets. MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 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, OCTOBER 7 The Peel North Branch of the Retired Women Teachers meet 10:15 am at North Bramalea United Church (363 Howden Boulevard, Bramalea). Sherron Lightfoot of 'The Fashion Network' will present fall and winter fashions. Peel North members will model. All retired women teachers welcome. RSVP to Karin 905- 796-2146.

Bereaved Parents of Canada group meets, 7:30-9 pm, in the studio at Tara Winds Farm, 19223 Hurontario St, Caledon. Dedicated to the support and encouragement of those who have lost a child. No fee. Refreshments served. Facilitated by a registered nurse and bereaved parent. 519-927-3387, info1@bereavedparentsofcanada.ca, www.bereavedparentsofcanada.ca. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Hospice Caledon's Journey's Day Program meets every Wednesday, 1-3 pm, at Christ Church (22 Nancy St, Bolton). This group is for anyone facing a life-challenging illness. Offers information, support and companionship in a caring, confidential setting. Call Hospice Caledon 905-951-3534.

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, OCTOBER 9 Probus Club of Bolton District meets 9:30 am at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Speaker: Karen Clegg on "My Journey to Zimbabwe".

Meeting of the Mono Road Womens Institute, 12noon potluck, at the home of Marilyn Kolking. Program: Annual plant sale of perennial cuttings. Guests welcome. Call Jenny 905-584- 2901

Every Thursday until Dec 11th, enjoy a funfilled afternoon of square dancing and round dancing, featuring live music and light refreshments, 1-3:30 pm, at the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Admission $5.50 pay as you go. Call Linda at 905-773-1909. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 "Harvest Crafts" an interactive workshop for parents and children 2 to 6 yrs, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre, 9:30-11 am. $5 fee for supplies. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Meeting of the Orangeville & District Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Silent Auction. Refreshments. Visitors welcome. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Community Consultation: "Do we need a shelter for abused women and their children in Caledon?", 7:30 pm, Caledon Village Place, Hwy 10, Caledon. Online survey at www.familytransitionplace.ca, until Oct 31. For more info, call Family Transition Place 905-584- 4357.