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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Special presentation given by Mike McGarrell on the "Ups and Downs of Franchising", 10-11:30 am, at Jobs Caledon, Caledon Community Services (18 King St E, downtown Bolton). For more info, call 905-951-2300 or 905- 584-9460 ext 216.

The West Humber Naturalists meet 7:30 pm, at Vellore Hall (9545 Weston Rd, Vaughan). Member's Night. Speakers include Gordon Cameron on the Terrestrial Monitoring Volunteer Program. Kevin Shackleton will show slides of various field trips of the club. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Caledon Seniors Centre Bowling Tournament, 9:30 am, at the Skyview Bowling Lanes on Industrial Rd in Bolton. Cost $10/person. Call 905-951-6114.

Parenting Education Workshop, 9:30-11 am, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Topic: "Helping your child sleep through the night". Child care provided for a small fee. To register, call 905-857-0090 or visit www.cp-cc.org.

Deadline to reserve your seat for Fundraiser to Casino Rama on Sunday, Feb 3rd. Cost $10/person includes bus and buffet. Proceeds to rebuilding the historic Terra Cotta community hall. To reserve, call Ted 905-877-7737.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Meeting of the Halton-Peel Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, 2 pm, at Four Corners Branch Brampton Library (65 Queen St E, Brampton). Speaker: Bob Dawes on "Using Unorthodox Ways and Websites to make Breakthroughs". Call 905-846- 0408.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28 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.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 Meeting of the Upper Credit Field Naturalists, 7:30 pm, at Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). "Wildlife Video Photography" by Harold Whyte. Everyone welcome. Call Joanne 519-925-3968.

Kids Activity Club sponsored by Bolton Gospel Hall, every Tuesday 6:30 pm, until Feb 26th, at Allan Drive School, Bolton. Bible stories, singing, games in the gym, special events. Free and all ages welcome. No pre-registration. For more info, call Laura 905-857- 8990.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 Potluck Lunch, 12 noon, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Call 905- 951-6114.

Annual General Meeting of the Caledon East & District Historical Society, 7:30 pm, St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. John Appleby will share his memories of the historic Caledon East feed mill. Everyone welcome.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 ABC Peel (Association for Bright Children) Parent Night "Advocacy and CCAT Tests", 7:15 pm, Peel District School Board HJA Brown Education Centre, Inglewood Rm (5650 Hurontario St, Mississauga). Visit www.abcpeel.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Parenting Education Workshop, 9:30-11 am, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Topic: "Stress Skills for Life". Child care provided for a small fee. To register, call 905-857- 0090 or 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, FEBRUARY 2 Red Cross Emergency First Aid at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, 9-5 pm. Cost $115/person. To register, call 905-857-3313 or 1-800-621-1287.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Ecumenical Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 7 pm, at Christ Church Bolton (22 Nancy St). Everyone welcome.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 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.

"Has your life been affected by someone else's drinking? Al- Anon Family Group is for you." Al- Anon meets at Westminster United Church (247 Broadway, Orangeville) on Mondays, 8 pm in Rm 11; and Wed 10 am in Rm 5; and on Thursdays in Bolton at Caven Presbyterian Church (110 King St W) 8:30 pm. Call 416-410- 3809 or 1-888-425-2666 or visit http://al-anon.alateen.on.ca .

FEBRUARY 4-9 - Registration for Free Childrens Early Learning programs at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Baby Playtime, Mother Goose, Preschool Time and more. To register, call 905-857-0090 or visit www.cp-cc.org.