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Datelin e The Canadian champion Friday January 21 2005-13 ~W.I. Dick students ready 4. ~ k ~ ASJA t4 ~ ~Àk,>~.- Dateline is a free listing of comîng events orily. The col- umn s available to local com- munity groups f0 assist in pro- moting their future events. Only charitable or non-protit commu- nity groups may use this serv- r ice. We can only guarantee one issue 0f publicity closest f0 the date of the occurrence although more insertions are possible t demand s low. Notices for Dateline should be handed in at the office of The r Champion, 191 Main St. E., mailed to P.O. Box 248, Milton, * Ont., L9T 4N9, faxed to (905) 878-4943, or e-mailed to mii- toned@haltonsearch.com. The final deadline s noon Fnday for Tuesday's edition and noon Wednesday for Fndays edition. Dateline items areol accepted by telephone. Friday tan. 21 The Milton Community Resource Centre, 917 Nipissing Rd., hotds ils 'Family Time Math' program for parents and their kids aged three to five years old with math-related activities froru 9:30 to t t a.m. It runs for six weeks. The cost is $30. For more information, cati (905) 876-1244, ext. 10. The Canadian Federation of Poets holda a book Iaunch for local children's author Jenny Panda at 7 p.m. at Espress Yourself Caffé, 220 Main St. E. Proceeds from book sales from this night go toward isunami relief. An open mic poetry session also takes r place. For more information, visit www.federationofpoeîs.com/hal- r ton.htm. Halton-Peel, ai port network for cancer and their families, holds its drop-in Relaxation and Visualization group from il a.m. to 12:30 p.m. r* at 2545 Sixth Line in Oakville. For more information, catI (905) 257- 1988. The Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds a cet- ebration of Robbie Burns' birth- day at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium with a skirl of the bagpipes' and the 'piping of the haggis'. Tickets cost $22. Euchre takes place at 1:30 p.m., contract bridge takes place ai t) arn. and the Cyber-Cafe runs lrom i 104 p.m. ai a cost of $2 tor members and $4 tor non mem bers tor each acîîviîy. h also holds us Campbellville Evening Bid Euchre Party ai the Lions Hall in Campbetlville ai 7:30 p.m. The cosi is $250. For more information on any of these programs, cali (905) 875 1681. Saturday ian. 22 The Women's Centre, 21(1 1515 Rebesca St., in Oakville holds its 'Don'l Worry Be Happy' work- shop, a practical approach to cop- ing with stress. This interactive workshop takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. atacostof$i0. Formore information or to register, caîl (905) 847-5520. Euchre is held at the Homby Co-operative Nursery Sehool at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The Women Who Sing chorus presents 'The Sounds of Life and Living', a chance for women to relax, refleci and renew theruselves through musie. It takes place ai the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., from 10 arn. to 4 p.m. For more information, eaU (905) 878-9965. Sunday ian. 23 The Halton-Peel brancb of the Ontario Genealogical Sociely meets at the Chinguacousy branch library, 150 Central Park Dr., on the lower level, in Bramalea ai 2 p.m. The topie is 'Brick Walls to Go! - Sharing our Genealogicai Problerus'. Visitors are welcome 10 anend this interactive workshop. Ebenezer United Church in Campbellville holds a special com- bined pastoral charge service with guest preacher Rev. Michael Panerson, director of evangelism. Diocese of Niagara. speaking about 'Evangelism: Whaî is it?' ai 10 a.m. This service is for the pas- toral charge of Eden Milîs, Arkell and Ebenezer United churches. Monday ian. 24 Wellspring Halton-Peel, a sup- port network for cancer patients and their families, holds ets drop-in Lymphonsa Support Group froru 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2545 Sixth Line in Oakville. For more information, cail (9(15) 257 1988. The Melion Seniors' Aciiveiy Cenîre, 50(1 Childs Dr.. holds its Cvber-Café from I to 4 p.m. The cosi s $2 for members and $4 tor non-members. For more intorma- tion, eau (9(15) 875-1681. The Ballon Hilîs Quillers Guild meets ai Moîdmasters Sports Complex on Guelph Street at 7:15 p.m. For more information, caîl Pat Clayton ai (905) 878-1839. Tuesday ian. 25 Wellspring Halton-Peel, a sup- port neiwork for cancer patients and their families, holds its drop-in Ovarian Cancer Support Group froru 10:30 a.m. to noon at 2545 Sixth Line in Oakville. It also holds ils drop-in Caregiver Connection from 7 to 8:30 p.m. And ils Gentie Yoga program runs froru 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, call (905) 257-1988. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 6:15 p.m. ai the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr. This is a non-profit, non-commercial weighî-loss sup- port group that provides motiva- tion. support and friendship. A minimal charge applies. For more mformaîion, call Nancy Nowak ai (905) 878-4025 or vîsit www.tops.org. Improve communication and leadership skills with the Milton Toasimasiers. Everyone is wel- corne to anend the meeting ai the Royal Canadian Legion. 21 Charles Si. (upper level), ai 7:30 p.m. For information, cati Allan Lahue ai (905) 877-3441. Help for Parents, a Halton par- ent support group, meets in ihe evening in the basement of the church ai 5720 New Si. in Burlingion. This non-denomina- tional self-support group helps par- ents of children who are in trouble ai home, ai school or with the law or who are abusive or taking drugs. The group is a member of Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario. For more infor- mation, caîl 1-800-488-5666 or visit www.apsgo.ca. Calling New Parents, a free pro- graru for parents and babies aged 6 months and younger, meets with a * see mare DATELINE page 14 Now open III FuIly Licenced Child Care M Crafts. Camputers ~ Caring ECE Staff j Ages6Weeksto6Years eekoeli Child Care Centr iie4deî~erfor aieard g~p~N www. P e e kab 00k id. c o m I i For ihe nexi monîh, students ai Wl. Dîck Sehool will immerse ihemseives in ihe world of books for a good cause. The sehool will participale in the MS Read-A Thon, a motivational reading pro- gram for elemeniary sehool studenîs aged 4 to 14 years in suppon of ihe Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Wl. Dîck Sehool will hold a kîck-off assembly Wednesday moming, and shen read, read, read collecting pledges for each book fînished. About 42,000 students across Canada participate 10 the MS Read-A-Thon each year, raising $164 million îhrough pledges. Since lis stan in 1977, ihe MS Read A Thon bas raised more than $37 million, which goes îoward research mb the cause and cure of multiple sclerosîs (MS), and provides services to sufferers and their families. Canada bas one of ihe highest rates of MS ihe mosi common disease of the central nervous systeru among young adults in the world, affecting about 50,000 Canadians. Symptoms include vision and speech problerus, extreme fatigue, lack of balance and co-ordination, and even paralysis. MILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 150 Reasons b Celebrate Celebrate with the Milton Public Library 150 Years Serving Milton Joiiiri u& ~r a Jear ~ CeLefrr~tk~ 10:15 ~EflL Jamn Mayar Krantz at the Lîbrary ta celebrate 150 years af service. Drap by ta enjay aur birthday cake, enter aur draws, and find aut abaut aur year's activities. Return ail of your averdue books Last ar damaged charges wilI stili apply, but there wiII be na fines an averdue materials. Na frawns ar lectures either! January Launche& the beginning ojj our Qulit De5ign conteAt. Visît our web site or drop by the library to see ail our plans for celebratang the past, present, and future of the Milton Public Library. Milton Public Library, 4~ Bruce St. 9o5-87~-2665 www.mpl.on.ca * Care Available 2 5 Days/Week P house * Field Trips S cial Events Saturday * Nutrîtiaus Meals and Snacks Januar's.ï * Mînislry Recognized Kindergaiten Programs 9am-2pm 29th 2005 e îi~îes î~~~1#4ii Maple Ave ~ MULTON LOCATION ~ 1120 Maple Avenue ~ 905.693.4873 8 Other Locations to Serve YouJ