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. JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 1 & 2 The Blackhorse Village Players presents "The Trouble With Richard", 8:15 pm, at the theatre (Hwy 9 & Mt Wolfe Rd, Caledon). Tickets $17/person, available at the door, or by calling 905-880- 5002. 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.

Friday Night at the Movies, featuring "The Gospel According to Matthew", 7:30 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Old Church Rd, Caledon East. Snacks. Everyone welcome. 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.

Palgrave United Church hosts Kairos Canada, 10-11:30 am at the church (34 Pine Ave, Palgrave). Concerned about the Environment? Learn how to take action on climate change. Everyone welcome. Call 905-880- 0303.

Groundhog Dinner & Dessert Auction, 5-8 pm, at Mayfield United Church (12496 Dixie Rd, Caledon). $5/person. Everyone welcome. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Ecumenical Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 7 pm, at Christ Church Bolton (22 Nancy St). Everyone welcome. Annual Catholic Women's League Speech Contest for students of local Elementary Schools, 2 pm, at Holy Family Parish Church Hall (60 Allan Dr, Bolton). All welcome to come out and support the students.

Pancake Breakfast, 9-11 am, in St James Church Hall, Caledon East. 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. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Lunch, 12 noon, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). $10/non-members; $7/members. Call 905-951-6114.

Mayfield United Church hosts its Annual Pancake Supper, 4:30-7:30 pm, at the Brampton Fairgrounds (Heart Lake Rd & Old School Rd, Caledon). $8/person, with under 11yrs free. Includes pancakes, ham, fruit cocktail. Everyone welcome. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 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.

Ash Wednesday - Imposition of Ashes service, 7 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Old Church Rd, Caledon East. Everyone welcome.

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. The Bolton & District Horticultural Society will hold its first meeting of the new year, 7:30 pm, at the Albion Bolton Community Centre upstairs in Rms C & D. Speaker: Kate Agosta on "Lawn Begone". Note change in meeting day and location. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 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.

Family Transition Place is offering "New Gateways to Seeking Comfort", Thursdays 11am-1pm, at Robert F Hall School, Caledon East. If food, alcohol, drugs or sex is not solving life's problems, this program is for school-aged girls to learn positive ways to find comfort and take control of their life. To register, call 519-941-4357 or 905-584-1670. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Parenting Education Workshop, 9:30-11 am, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Topic: "Helping Children Understand Loss". Child care provided for a small fee. To register, call 905-857-0090 or visit www.cp-cc.org. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Caledon Chamber Concerts presents Ron Greidanus in a Piano Recital, 8 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Old Church Rd, Caledon East. Tickets $30/person; available at the door. For more info, call Gordon 905-880-2445. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Meeting of the Headwaters Newcomers Club, 7 pm. Open to women who have resided in the Erin/Hillsburg/Caledon area for less than 3 years. For location and more information, call Deanna 519-833-1061 or Joy 519-855- 4248. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Meeting of the Orangeville & District Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Topic: "Gardens of Ireland". Refreshments served. Visitors welcome.

MS Self Help Group meets 7-9 pm, at Christ Church Anglican (22 Nancy St, Bolton). Support group for those dealing with multiple sclerosis. Location is fully wheelchair accessible. Call Dorothy 905-880-0969.