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.

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. 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.

Valentine's Family Fun at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre, 5-7 pm. Kids can enjoy a free craft, playroom activities, and bedtime stories at 6:30 pm. Face painting is also available for a small fee. Call 905-857-0090.

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. FEBRUARY 8 & 9 The Caledon Townhall Players present "Straight and Narrow", a touching comedy about family relationships and a gay couple, directed by Kim Blacklock, at the Old Caledon Town Hall in Caledon Village, 8:15 pm; 2:15 pm Sat matinee. Tickets $15/evening;

12/matinee. Dinner theatre Feb 16th, call to reserve. For tickets, call 519-927-5460. Visit www.caledontownhallplayers.com. 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.

Annual Valentine Breakfast hosted by the Caledon East United Church CWC, 8:30 am, at the church (6046 Old Church Rd). Guest Speaker from Hospice Caledon will make a presentation on Bethell House. All men and women are invited. 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. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 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. Everyone welcome. Call Ruth 905- 857-3237 or Beth 905-857-7452. The Catholic Womens League Installation of New Officers, after 7:30 pm mass at Holy Family Parish (60 Allan Dr, Bolton ). Followed by a general meeting and social with refreshments. All women of the parish are welcome.

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, FEBRUARY 14 Probus Club of Bolton District meets 10 am, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Speaker: David Shoalts, Bolton resident, author, and Globe & Mail "Go Leafs Go" Sports Columnist. Meeting of the Mono Road Womens Institute, 12 noon, at the home of Marilyn Kolking. Lunch provided. Please wear red. Speaker: Joan McNeil from Peel- Dufferin District WI. Call Jenny 905- 584-2901. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Caledon Meals on Wheels offers a Gentle Fitness Program for Seniors each Friday, 10:15-11 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. FEBRUARY 15 & 16 The Caledon Townhall Players present "Straight and Narrow", a touching comedy about family relationships and a gay couple, directed by Kim Blacklock, at the Old Caledon Town Hall in Caledon Village, 8:15 pm; 2:15 pm Sat matinee. Tickets $15/evening; $12/matinee. Dinner theatre Feb 16th, call to reserve. For tickets, call 519-927-5460. Visit www.caledontownhallplayers.com. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 5th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner, 6 pm, at St James Anglican Church in Caledon East. This year's play is "Winner Takes All" performed by the Brampton Music Theatre. Solve the mystery while enjoying dinner. Tickets $40/person; $75/couple and are available by calling the church 905-584-9635 (Tue,Wed,Thurs).