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, APRIL 24 The West Humber Naturalists meet 7:30 pm, at Vellore Hall (9545 Weston Rd, Vaughan). Speaker: Jennifer Baker, who represents Ontario Nature in "Save the Boreal Forest" Program. Everyone welcome. Humber Valley Woodcarvers Association Open House, 7-8 pm, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Everyone welcome to come out and view their woodcarving creations. Refreshments. For more information, call 905-951-0099.

ABC Peel (Association for Bright Children) Parent's Night Meeting "Gifted Program Graduates" and AGM, 7:15 pm, Burnhamthorpe Library Theatre (1350 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Mississauga).Visit www.abcpeel.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Join the "Ladies Walking" Group on the Inglewood Trail, every Friday at 9:30 am, then 10:30 am for breakfast and fellowship. For more information, call Pastor Wayne at Cheltenham Baptist Church 905-838-3122. A two-part Parenting Education Workshop for parents of preschoolers, 9:30-11am, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Topic: "Bullying". Child care provided for a small fee. To register, call 905-857-0090 or www.cp-cc.org.

Caledon Seniors Centre hosts a bus trip to Woodbine Racetrack. $47/person. To book, call 905-951- 6114.

Genticorum Concert (a folk group from Quebec - fiddle/guitar/flute) will perform, 7:30 pm, at Claude Presbyterian Church (Hwy 10, N of Victoria). Tickets $20/person. Call 905-838-3512.

"Laugh Out Loud", a charity benefit for ladies only, presented by the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre, 7 pm, at Glen Eagle Golf Club (15731 Hwy 50, N of Bolton). Tickets $50. To eserve, call 905- 857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.

Learn to Dance hosted by the Peel Junior Farmers, 7:30-9 m, in the Youth Centre of the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, olton. Admission is $5 donation to the youth centre. Call Graham 905-867-4006. APRIL 25 & 26 "Here There and Everywhere", a musical fundraiser at Bolton United Church (8 Nancy St), 7:30 pm (Fri); 2 pm matinee (Sat). Tickets $12/adults; $8/seniors and students; children under 12yrs Free. For tickets, call 905-857- 2615 or available at the door.

Symphony of Quilts presented by the Halton Hills Quilters Guild, at the Maple Avenue Baptist Church corner of Maple & Guelph, Georgetown), 10am-8:30pm (Fri); 10-4 pm (Sat). Everyone welcome. SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea, 2-4 pm, at the Caledon Country Club (Old Baseline Rd, Inglewood). Fundraiser for Caledon Agricultural Society. Fashions by Simply Gorgeous in Inglewood. Tickets $25/person. For tickets, call Anne 519-927- 5305 (evenings). Cheltenham United Church Beef Barbecue, 5-7 pm, at Creditview School (13990 Mississauga Rd at King St). Eat-in or take-out. $15/adults; $6/children. Tickets at the door, or by calling Betty 905- 838-3417. Valleywood Community Tree Planting Event, 9-11 am. Meet at 15 Kirkwood Cres, and lend a hand improving local water quality and wildlife habitat by planting native trees and shrubs along the Etobicoke Creek in Valleywood. For more info, call 416-661-6600 ext 5740.

Red Cross Emergency First Aid, 9-5 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. $115/person includes manual. To register, call 905-857-3313 or 1- 800-621-1287. SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Downtown Bolton BIA Clean-Up Day, 10:30am-12:30pm. Meet at Prudential Select Real Estate (23 Mill St, Bolton). Please bring your garden gloves. Come out and help make downtown Bolton look a little more beautiful. For more information, call Verona Teskey 905-857-2820. MONDAY, APRIL 28 Dofasco Male Chorus from Hamilton in Concert, 7:30 pm at Claude Presbyterian Church (Hwy 10, N of Victoria). Tickets $12. Call 905-838-3512 or 905-838-2372. 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 embers with mental illness. No cost. For more info or to register, call Frank Logue 905-488-7716.

CCS Jobs Caledon hosts workshop on "Employment Standards Act", 6-7 pm, at 18 King St E, Bolton). Topics include minimum wage, overtime, vacation entitlement, public holidays, termination. To RSVP call 905- 584-9460 ext 216; jobs@caledoncommunityservices. org. TUESDAY, APRIL 29 "Bat Fact & Fiction" presented by the Upper Credit Field Naturalists, 7:30 pm, at Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Dr. Paul Faure of McMaster University's Bat Lab will present an illustrated talk on bat biology. Everyone welcome. Call Joanne 519-925- 3968. Open House for the Caledon Coop Nursery School, 9:30 - 11:30 am, in the lower level of the Caledon Village Library on Hwy 10. This is a non profit educational organization run by the parents. THURSDAY, MAY 1 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.

Caledon Healthy Start - A Free Drop-In Time for Pregnant Women, every Thursday, 1-3 pm, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre (Albion Bolton Community Centre). All pregnant women welcome to learn about breastfeeding, baby care, healthy eating. Receive food and prenatal vouchers, talk with Peel Public Health Nurses and meet other women. For more information, call 905-799-7700. The Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Branch is currently recruiting for its Board of Directors. For more information, email Mary Baumer baumerm@cmhapeel.ca or Sharon Piccinin at piccinin@cmhapeel.ca. FRIDAY, MAY 2 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.

Order Deadline for the Credit Valley Hospital's Volunteer Partners Annual Flower Sale. Order your geraniums and impatiens by call 905-813-1100 ext 5248.

A Formal Fashion Show and Dinner/Dance Fundraiser for Bethell House, Hospice Caledon, 7 pm, at the Royal Ambassador Centre (15430 Innis Lake Rd, Caledon East). Tickets $100/person. To order, call Simply Gorgeous 905-838-4774. MAY 2 & 3 The Caledon Townhall Players in Caledon Village present "Enchanted April", a light-hearted, romantic comedy about 4 women who spend a month at an Italian villa and the gentlemen who arrive unexpectedly. Tickets $15 for evening shows 8:15 pm; $12 for Saturday matinees at 2:15 pm. For tickets, call 519-927-5460 or www.caledontownhallplayers.com. SATURDAY, MAY 3 Healthy Yards, Native Plants Workshop & Sale, 10am-12noon, Margaret Dunn Library (20 Snelcrest Dr, Valleywood). Free presentation from expert, Paul Heydon, on growing native wild flowers in your own garden. For more info, call 416-661-6600 ext 5740. Palgrave Community Clean-up Day, 9:30am-12noon. Meet at the Palgrave Baseball Park on Mount Hope Rd. Organized by Peel 4H Conservation Club in partnership with Town of Caledon, Caledon Chamber of Commerce and Tim Hortons Bolton. Refreshments, bags, gloves, t-shirts provided. Call Carol 905-880-5302. Caledon Agricultural Society's Huge Yard Sale, 9-3 pm, on the Caledon Fairgrounds (Hwy 10, Caledon Village). Lunch booth open. Also pay $10/space to sell your wares. To reserve your space, call Marion 19-941-5777.

Navigation for Boaters, 9am- 1pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. Cost $50/person. To register, call 905- 857-3313 or 1-800-621-1287.