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, FEBRUARY 21 Buffet Luncheon and Entertainment, 12 noon, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). $20/members; $25/non-members. Call 905-951-6114. Are you ready to make a difference? Think about becoming a volunteer for Caledon Community Services! To learn about volunteer opportunities, attend a Volunteer Information Drop-In, 10am-12noon, at the CCS ReUstore (109 Industrial Rd, Bolton). Call 905-951-2300 or 905- 584-9460 ext 211. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Parenting Education Workshop, 9:30-11 am, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Topic: "Winning at Parenting". Child care provided for a small fee. To register, call 905- 857-0090 or visit www.cp-cc.org.

Christ Church Anglican (22 Nancy Street, Bolton) hosts Boni Pueri, a boys' choir from the Czech Republic, 7 pm. Everyone welcome. Reception to follow. Tickets adults $15, students/seniors $12 and available from the church office 905-857- 0433. FEBRUARY 22 & 23 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. For tickets, call 519- 927-5460. Visit www.caledontownhallplayers.com. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 "Sweet Scrabble", 6:30-9:30 pm, at Palgrave United Church (34 Pine Ave). All scrabble abilities welcome. Tickets $15 includes dessert. For tickets, call 905-880- 0303.

An "Afternoon of Indulgence" Fundraiser for Hospice Caledon, 1-5 pm, at the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Tickets $75/person and include two personal services, delicious cuisine, door prizes. For tickets, fundraiser@hospicecaledon.ca or call 905-951-3534. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Red Cross Babysitting Course, 9-4 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. $85/person. To register, call 905- 857-3313 or 1-800-621-1287. Meeting of the Halton-Peel Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, 2 pm, Oakville Library (120 Navy St). Speaker: Bill Bienia on "Documenting your Findings". Visitors welcome. Call Ann 905- 845-7755 or Mike 905-877-7627. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Respected author, Dr. Gabor Mate, will speak on the "Epidemic of Addictions in our Society", 7:30 pm, at the Millcroft Inn, Alton. Tickets $10/person in advance by calling 519-942-3830. Proceeds to "Spark of Brilliance".

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 Lori Yaccato 905-488-7716. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Are you ready to make a difference? Think about becoming a volunteer for Caledon Community Services! To learn about volunteer opportunities, attend a Volunteer Information Drop-In, 1-3 pm, at CCS (18 King St E, Bolton). 905-951-2300 or 905-584-9460 x211. Meeting of the Upper Credit Field Naturalists, 7:30 pm, at Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Graham Bryan, who deals with biodiversity issues for the Canadian Wildlife Service, will speak on "How much habitat is enough". Call Joanne 519-925- 3968. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Rescheduled meeting of the Bolton & District Hor ticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, Rm C. Speaker: Kate Agosta on "Lawn Goodbye". Members free; $3/nonmembers or $2/members of other horticultural societies. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 The West Humber Naturalists meet 7:30 pm, at Vellore Hall (9545 Weston Rd, Vaughan). Speaker: Bridget Stutchbury, author of "Silence of the Songbirds". Everyone welcome. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Every Friday, play Duplicate Bridge, Contract Bridge, Euchre & Bid Euchre, 7 pm, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Call 905-951-6114. MONDAY, MARCH 3 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.