COMMUNITY CALENDAR to February 20, 2012
This Community Calendar of non-profit community group and agency events is courtesy of Caledon Community Services and sent to the local Caledon media weekly. For more information, contact Beth Early-Rea 905.584.2300 ext 206.
Saturday, February 4 – Lunch & Learn, 11:30am-2pm, at St James Church, Caledon East. Topic: “Who are you?”. Cost includes lunch $10/person; $15/family. Learn why you and others react the way you do, using the Myers-Briggs Type indicator. Email church_office@stjamescaledoneast.ca or call 905-584-9635.
Sunday, February 5 – Bolton elementary school students compete in the CWL Speech Contest, 2 pm, at Holy Family Parish (60 Allan Dr, Bolton). Everyone welcome.
Monday, February 6 - Tottenham Army Cadets (youth 12-18yrs) meet every Monday (Sept-Jun, except holidays) 6:30-9 pm, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 329 (25 Richmond St, Tottenham). For more info, call 905-936-9329.
Wednesday, February 8 - Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter #ON1381 meets every Wed, 6:30-7:30 pm, Caledon Central School (Kennedy & Charleston, Caledon Village). This non-profit weight loss group meets to learn about nutrition & exercise. Call Barbara 519-927-5696.
Wednesday, February 8 - The Bolton Old Time Fiddlers Jamboree, 6:30-11 pm, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre. All welcome to come out and enjoy the music. Admission $3/person.
Thursday, February 9 - Probus Club of Bolton & District meets 10 am at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, Rm C. Speaker: Carine Strong, Executive Director of Volunteer MBC (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon). Guests $5/person. Call Sandy 905-951-2871.
Thursday, February 9 - Wings & Heros Network Luncheon, 12noon-1:30 pm, at Bolton Pizza Panini (334 Queen St, Bolton). This group provides a physical and virtual way for caring businesses to connect in order to share business. RSVP to Trudy 416-662-0177 or trudyvalier@rogers.com.
Thursday, February 9 – Caledon Public Library and Caledon Meals on Wheels host “Seniors @ your library Winter Luncheon”, 12 noon, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre Auditorium. Enjoy a lunch of Chinese food followed by musical entertainment. $5/person. Advance registration required. Call 905-857-1400.
Thursday, February 9 – Meeting of the Mono Road Womens Institute, 12noon, at the home of Marilyn Kolking. Bring dessert. Program: “Love is the spice of life.” Call Mary 905-584-2334.
Thursday, February 9 - Valentine's Family Fun Night, 5-7 pm, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre. Dress in seasonal pink or red and join in some Valentine's fun. Kids can enjoy free crafts, playroom activities, dancing, bedtime stories & much more. Face painting also available for a small fee. Call 905-857-0090.
Thursday, February 9 - The Caledon Horticultural Club meets 7:30 pm, in the Community Rm of the Cheltenham Fire Hall (14190 Credit View Rd). Speaker: David Naylor on “An Introduction to Cacti & other Succulents”. Guests welcome.
Friday, February 10 – “Creating Together”, 9:30-11 am, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre / Ontario Early Years Centre. A session of fun and messy play with a Valentine’s theme, for adults & children. Cost $5/child for supplies. To register, call 905-857-0090.
Saturday, February 11 – Euchre Tournament, 10 am followed by lunch, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Cost $10/person. Call 905-951-6114.
Saturday, February 11 – The Caledon Chamber Concerts presents Violinist, Arkady Yanivker and Pianist, Elina Kelebeev playing works by Beethoven, Bizet and Gershwin, 8 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. Tickets $30/adults; $15/students 15yrs & under. For tickets, call 905-880-2445.
Monday, February 13 - Ready for Recovery Group run by the Canadian Mental Health Association/Peel Branch (CMHA Peel) 1-2:30 pm, the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month in the “Alternative Answers Boardroom” at 18 King Street E, Bolton. Ready for a fresh Start? Learn coping strategies and talk about moving forward. All welcome. For more info, call 905-857-8086.
Monday, February 13 – “Will you be my Valentine?”, 7-7:45 pm, at the Albion Bolton Library. A free special Valentine’s Day story time for the whole family with songs, rhymes, stories and a craft.
Monday, February 13 – March Break Program Registration begins at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre. Interactive programs for parents with children 6 years of age and under. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.
Tuesday, February 14 – Surprise the important person in your life with a singing valentine from the Orangeville Chorus. A quartet will deliver two love songs with a red carnation and a photo to your loved one, between 10am-9pm, for $40. Order can be placed by calling Anne 519-941-4490 or Fay 519-927-5370. Visit www.orangevillechorus.com.
Tuesday, February 14 – Meeting of the Orangeville & District Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Topic: “Dwarf Conifers”. Refreshments 7 pm. Visitors welcome. Visit www.orangevillehort.org.
Tuesday, February 14 - Bolton Lupus Group meets 6-8 pm, at Christ Church Anglican (22 Nancy St, Bolton). Support group for those dealing with Lupus as a patient, family member or close friend. Location is fully wheelchair accessible. Call Heidi 647-202-0898.
Tuesday, February 14 - The Caledon MS Self Help Group meets 6:30-8:30 pm at Christ Church Anglican (22 Nancy St, Bolton). Support and networking group with guest speakers for those dealing with multiple sclerosis. Location is wheelchair accessible. Call Dorothy 905-880-0969.
Wednesday February 15 – “Boys ‘N Books, 4:15-5:15 pm, at the Albion Bolton Library. Free drop-in book club from boys. Will be reading “Ghosts of the Titanic” by Julie Lawson. Visit www.caledon.library.on.ca.
February 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, Mar 2, 3 – The Caledon Townhall Players present “Can Lightning Strike Twice?”, a comedy by Roxanne Thornton, at the Caledon Townhall Theatre on Hwy 10, in Caledon Village. For tickets and more information, call the box office 519-927-5460 or visit www.caledontownhallplayers.com.
Friday, February 17 – “Understanding your Child’s Behaviour”, part one of a two part series for parents of children 2-6 yrs, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre, 9:30-11 am. Childcare provided for a small fee. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.
Saturday, February 18 – Bolton-Brampton and surrounding areas Annual Snowbird Luncheon in Florida at Super Buffet 5471 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota Fl. Members and guests welcome. RSVP to carolalaroche@yahoo.ca or 941-228-4659.
Saturday, February 18 - Pancake Breakfast in support of Bolton Sea Cadets, 9-11 am, at Bolton United Church (Nancy St). Cost $5/adults; $3/children, seniors. For info, call Anne 905-951-7182.
Monday, February 20 – The Caledon Agricultural Society hosts the first ever “Snowfest” on Family Day, 10-6 pm, at the Caledon Fairgrounds on Hwy 10 in Caledon Village. Day of winter family fun includes snowshoe, dogsled and ski races, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice sculpture, snow castle competitions, winter cook-off competition. Free. Visit www.caledonfairgounds.ca.
Monday, February 20 - Bus to Rama, sponsored by the Bolton Group to raise funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association. Leaves Albion Bolton Community Centre at 8:30 am; pickups in Palgrave 8:45 am and Schomberg 9 am. Cost $7/person (please have correct change). To book your seat, call Debbie 905-857-1154 or June 905-857-3660.
