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, MAY 29 The Bolton Banter Toastmasters 2nd Anniversary Celebration Open House, 6:45-9:15 pm, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre, Rm D. Everyone welcome to come and see how toastmasters can enhance your communication skills. Visit www.boltonbanter.org.

ABC Peel (Association for Bright Children) Parent Night, 7:15 pm, in the Peel Board HJA Brown Education Centre (5650 Hurontario St, Mississauga). Topic: "Understanding and Managing the Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted Learner". Visit www.abcpeel.org. FRIDAY, MAY 30 Annual Ham Dinner at Sandhill United Church (Airport Rd & King St) 4:30-7 pm. Tickets $14/adults; $5/children 7-12yrs; free for 6yrs and under. To reserve your tickets, call 905-951-3580 (in the evenings).

The 6th Annual Gourmet Dinner fundraiser for Peace Ranch at St James Parish Hall, cocktails 6:30 pm; dinner 7:30 pm. Enjoy a "Magical Moroccan Evening". Tickets $90/each. For tickets, call Mary 905-880-2883 or Margot 905-584-9112. SATURDAY, MAY 31 S.H.A.R.E Annual Plant Sale, 9am-12noon, at 14409 Creditview Rd, Cheltenham. Both perennials and annuals available. The Annual Spring Bazaar & Garage Sale, 9am-1pm, at the Davis Centre (80 Allan Dr, Bolton). Silent auction, garage sale, bake sale, arts & crafts sale. To donate any treasures, call Helen or Lynda 905-857-0975.

The Rotary Club of Bolton hosts an All You Can Eat Barbecue Rib Feast Dinner at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Two seatings 5:30-7:30 pm or 7:30-9:30 pm. Tickets $30/person. Proceeds to Humberview and Robert F Hall Schools music programs. Limited tickets available. Call Stan 647- 402-4541 or Ed 905-857-0921.

ABC Peel (Association for Bright Children) Manners & Etiquette Workshop, 9am-12noon (for ages 6-9 year olds); 1-4 pm (10-13yrs) at Holy Spirit Church (1170 Tynegrove Rd, Mississauga). Space limited. For registration info, visit www.abcpeel.org.

Lawn, Plant & Collectibles Sale, 9am-2pm, at St James Anglican Church (Old Church Rd, Caledon East). Fundraiser with proceeds to church outreach.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1 Albion-Bolton Historical Society Annual Walk, starting at 2 pm, at Mill Street "Founding of Bolton" Park. Will walk rain or shine. MONDAY, JUNE 2 Caledon Community Services hosts a Volunteer Information & Orientation, 10 am, at 18 King St E, upper level Royal Courtyards in downtown Bolton. For more info on volunteering at CCS, call Deb Robertson 905-951-2300 or 905- 584-9460 ext 211.

If you have mental health concerns and are looking for social and recreational support, call Friends & Advocates Peel 905- 452-1002. Membership is free.

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. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 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.

Meeting of the Bolton & District Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, Rm C. Speaker: Bob Leask on Hostas. Members free; $3/non-members. Hostas for sale at this meeting. Registration for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, 6-8 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, Bolton. $170/youth. Minimum age for Beavers is 5 yrs by Dec 31/08. Also accepting applications for leaders. Call Theresa 905-857-3416 or Steve 905-857-3432.

Bolton Laughter Club meets Wednesdays (except the 3rd) , 7-8 pm, at the Davis Centre (80 Allan Dr, Bolton.) Laugh with others for no reason. No fee. No preregistration. 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 Lorraine 905-857-1568. THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Breakfast for Kids Breakfast of Champions, 7:30-9:00 am, at the Royal Ambassador (Innis Lake Rd, Caledon East). Local Caledon chefs repare breakfast. Speaker: Local Author, Ken Weber. Tickets $50/each. To order, call 905-603- 8730 or kstronach@sympatico.ca.

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. All pregnant women welcome to talk with Peel Health Nurses, meet other women, learn about baby care, breastfeeding, healthy eating. Call 905-799-7700. Annual Shrub and Pie Sale at Union Presbyterian Church, 16789 22nd Sdrd (Winston Churchill Blvd & Old School Rd). Preview begins at 5:30 pm; Auction 6:30 pm. For more info, call 905-877-4091.

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. FRIDAY, JUNE 6 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. SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Scotiabank Orangeville/Bolton presents a Fashion Show Fundraiser for Headwaters Hospital, 1 pm, at Caledon Country Club (Old Baseline Rd, Inglewood). Fashions by Simply Gorgeous. All proceeds to the hospital. For tickets, call Danilla 905-584-1838.