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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 13 Jan 2006, p. 18

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Tuesday, Jan. 17 Fair meeting: Georgetown Agriculture Society is looking for volunteers interested in helping organize the Georgetown Fall Fair. The group meets 8 p.m. at Georgetown District Seniors Centre. Info: 519-853-1465 or 95-873-6157. Grade 8 Open House: will be held at Georgetown District High School. All current Grade 8 students and their parents are invited to attend this event showcasing the many excellent programs offered at GDHS. Pizza and pop will be available in the library foyer at 5:30 p.m., followed by special information sessions on French Immersion, the International Baccalaureate Program, and Special Education Services at 6 p.m. The Grade 9 program presentation starts at 6:45 p.m. in the cafetorium, followed by guided tours of the school from 7:30-9 p.m. Info: principal Ron Maruya, 906-877-6966. Acton Horticultural Society: Matthew Morris will speak on Ponds, Waterfalls and Cascades, 7:30 p.m., at Knox Church. Info: Sandy, 519-853-3912. Baby and Mom Yoga: St. Andrew's United Church will be offering Baby Yoga for babies six weeks to crawling and for their mothers the focus will be on stretching, strengthening, and being aware of breath. Classes run 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and the cost for a four-week session is $40. Info/register: 905-877-4482. Portrait/Still Life Drawing returns: will be held Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the cottage, in Cedarvale Park. New members welcome. The Palette and Pencil Guild of the Credit Valley Artisans offers these sessions. Contact Rita Ladjansky 519-853-9226. TOPS-Georgetown: If you want to lose weight sensibly and keep it off, join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at St. Andrew's United Church, Tuesdays; weigh-in 7-7:45 p.m. and get together, 8-9 p.m. O.M.E.G.A. Miniature Club: meets monthly at Dublin St. United Church in COMMUNITY CALENDAR Guelph. Info: 1-519-822-7732. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Grade 8 info night: Acton High School hosts an information night for Grade 8 students, attending Grade 9 in September 2006, and their parents. Large group presentation at 7 p.m. followed by small group question and answer session, 7:45 p.m. and tours at 8:30 p.m. Discussion topics: overview of the Grade 9 program, services for students and diploma requirements. Info: 519-853-2920. Acton euchre: Acton Seniors Centre welcomes everyone to evening euchre, 7:15 p.m. at the centre located at the Acton Arena. Lunch and prizes are included for the low price of $3. Come and enjoy an evening of cards. Jam session: 8-10:30 p.m., Acoustic Jam at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. Bring your instrument, voice, enthusiasm! Info: Hugh or Wendi, 519-853-1383. Horticultural Society: Georgetown Horticultural Society meets 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Church. Guest speaker is Kerry Jarvis on Photographing and Attracting Critters to Your Garden. Info: Jenny, 905877-2469. Family Council of Extendicare Halton Hills: meets 7 p.m. in the main floor lounge, 9 Lindsay Court, Georgetown and look forward to seeing old and new faces there. Info: Dawn, smileyapple@sympatico.ca Special Needs Parent Support Group: Do you have a child aged 0 to 6 years old with undiagnosed or recently diagnosed special needs? Join other parents to share the challenges, joys and fears of raising a child with special needs every third Wednesday of the month 7-9 p.m. at Ontario Early Years, Georgetown Satellite. Info: 905-873-2960.

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