COMING EVENTS   TONIGHT:  The Conservative, Green, Liberal and NDP candidates in the Caledon-Dufferin riding will all be participating in the Bolton Kinsmen All Candidates Debate.   Where:  Albion-Bolton  Community              Centre Auditorium When:   Tuesday October 7th Time:    7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  All area residents are welcome to attend, as this event is geared to the general voting public The debate will be in a Town Hall Meeting format, with questions from the audience following 5 minute opening remarks from each of the candidates.   There will be a brief intermission after the first hour. If you will be unable to attend the debate in person, can still listen LIVE on B105.5FM Bolton, or via streaming internet at  www.radiocaledon.com.    Questions directed to all or a particular candidate can be submitted by email to boltonkin@gmail.com .  VENDORS WANTED: CRAFTERS WANTED:  Saturday,November 8 at the Caledon Senior Centre grand Craft, Bake and Silent Auction. Tables available $20. Contact the Centre (905)-951-6114 for all details and booking.  7 Rotarian Way, L7E 1Y2.  e-mail: caledonsenior@rogers.com.   A full schedule will be sent out by mail if requested.  Excellent space and presentation areas. Contact us now!" GIFTS YULE LOVE is seeking Caledon-based businesses interested in marketing their gift items, products or services to local shoppers at a Holiday Gift Show.  Gifts Yule Love will take place on Saturday, November 29th from 10am-3pm at the Caledon Seniors Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton.  Radio Caledon will be broadcasting live from the show, and your booth price includes advance radio advertising spots.   To book your table or get more information, call (905) 951-2899 or email giftsyulelove@radiocaledon.com.   NOTICES: All Cheltenham Caledon Parent-Child Centre programs will be cancelled until further notice due to facility renovations.    Please continue to check their website for updates by clicking their logo, right. OCTOBER: Now - October 13: Excite your senses and ignite your passion:  The Headwaters Arts Festival, an annual autumn celebration of music, art, theatre and literature in the Hills of Headwaters, will once again be presented from September 26 - October 13, 2008 during the colourful autumn season.   The Festival promotes dozens of local artistic events every year and includes the area from Bolton to Glen Williams in the south and from Shelburne and Creemore to Alliston in the north.  For more info, visit www.headwatersartfestivalcom Tuesday, October 7 The Peel North Branch of the Retired Women Teachers meet 10:15 am at North Bramalea United Church (363 Howden Boulevard, Bramalea). Sherron Lightfoot of 'The Fashion Network' will present fall and winter fashions. Peel North members will model. All retired women teachers welcome. RSVP to Karin 905-796-2146.  Wednesday, October 8: Hospice Caledon’s Journey’s Day Program meets every Wednesday, 1-3 pm, at Christ Church (22 Nancy St, Bolton). This group is for anyone facing a life-challenging illness. Offers information, support and companionship in a caring, confidential setting. Call Hospice Caledon 905-951-3534. The Old Time Fiddlers meet 6:30-11 pm, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Everyone welcome to come out and enjoy the music. Admission $2/person. Call Scotty 905-451-8057.   Thursday, October 9 MEI Acadamy Information Meeting - This summer 17 high school students from Caledon travelled with MEI and had the experience of a lifetime.  This Thursday, October 9th MEI International Academy is hosting their first Information Meeting for high school students who want to earn summer and semester credits overseas. Meeting takes place at the Caledon Woods Golf Course from 7-9pm.  For info contact Name to include in listing - Rita Mei, 908-880-1492 world@meiacademy.com or www.meiacademy.com Probus Club of Bolton District meets 9:30 am at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Speaker: Karen Clegg on “My Journey to Zimbabwe”. Meeting of the Mono Road Womens Institute, 12noon potluck, at the home of Marilyn Kolking. Program: Annual plant sale of perennial cuttings. Guests welcome. Call Jenny 905-584-2901 Every Thursday until Dec 11th, enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of square dancing and round dancing, featuring live music and light refreshments, 1-3:30 pm, at the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Admission $5.50 pay as you go. Call Linda at 905-773-1909. Public Information Session - 7-9pm:  Growth Issues - South Albion, Bolton.   Being held at Caesar's Event Centre, 12495 Hwy. 50, Bolton, ON  (905)857-7779.   Friday, October 10: “Harvest Crafts” an interactive workshop for parents and children 2 to 6 yrs, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre, 9:30-11 am. $5 fee for supplies. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.   Tuesday, October 14: Meeting of the Orangeville & District Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Silent Auction. Refreshments. Visitors welcome. Bereaved Parents of Canada group meets, 7:30-9 pm, in the studio at Tara Winds Farm, 19223 Hurontario St, Caledon. Dedicated to the support and encouragement of those who have lost a child. No fee. Refreshments served. Facilitated by a registered nurse and bereaved parent. 519-927-3387, info1@bereavedparentsofcanada.ca, www.bereavedparentsofcanada.ca.   Wednesday, October 15; Community Consultation: “Do we need a shelter for abused women and their children in Caledon?”, 7:30 pm, Caledon Village Place, Hwy 10, Caledon. Online survey at www.familytransitionplace.ca, until Oct 31. For more info, call Family Transition Place 905-584-4357 This event is for the birds….literally.  From 6:30-9:30pm at Albion Hills Conservation Area – Chalet 16500 Hwy 50, Palgrave you can learn all about creating bird habitat on your rural property, then join anaturalist for a unique night hike to explore the hunting and nesting grounds of some of our most exciting cavity nesters, the eastern screech owl and the barred owl.  Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a small flashlight.  This is a free event, but space is limited so please pre-register to avoid disappointment.  Contact Julie at jhordowick@trca.on.ca or 416-661-6600 ext. 5644 for details or visit www.trcastewardshipevents.ca to register.  Event hosted by TRCA on behalf of the Caring for the Moraine project partners.  Funding provided by the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and the Region of Peel Thursday, October 16: Caledon Seniors Centre hosts a trip to Casino Rama. Buffet lunch. Bus leaves Centre 9 am; returns 5 pm. Cost $10/person. To reserve, call 905-951-6114. Thursday, October 16 – Badminton Club of Caledon starts its fall season, 8-10 pm, at Robert F Hall School, Caledon East. For more information, call Emma 905-838-2004. Friday, October 17 “COPEing with Toddler Behaviour”, a free eight-week parent education series begins 9:45-11:30 am, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Childcare provided for a small fee. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org. Friday, October 17 - Caledon Meals on Wheels offers a Gentle Fitness Program for Seniors each Friday, 10-11 am, at St. James Church Senior’s Drop-In, Caledon East. This program helps increase muscle strength, flexibility & mobility. Call 905-857-7651 or 905-584-2992. Saturday, October 18:  Annual Macville Craft Show, 9:30-3 pm, at Macville Public School (7280 King St, Caledon). Free admission. Call 905-857-3218 or 905-857-3448. Caledon Chamber Concerts presents Cello and Piano, 8 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. Tickets $30/each and available at Forresters Book Garden, Howard the Butcher and Book Lore. Call 905-880-2445. Meditation Circle 1:  8:30-11am:  Come to meditate with 2 facilitators in safe & supportive environment. A meditation based on Shamanic teachings from Reverend Douglas Gray – an Ordained Native Minister. The session will employ native ceremonial customs such as smudging, to define the sacred healing space. The educational aspect is that of experiencing native spiritual practices.  A time to "Un-Plug" and have a time and space for yourself. to heal or to just "be". Meditation, Learning, Healing.  Facilitated with channeled music. $15.00 per person- Dress comfortably.  Event Location - Mayfield United Church, 12496 Dixie Road - 1 Km North if Mayfield Road.  Contact Howard Lopez - 416-410-5252, soundscape1@gmail.com October 18 & 19: Heaven Can Wait Equine Rescue Indoor Tack Sale Fundraiser, 9-5 pm, at 32 Woodstream Blvd, Woodbridge.Visit www.heavencanwaitequinerescue.org.  Monday, October 20: Badminton Club of Caledon starts its fall season, 8-10 pm, at Mayfield Secondary School (Bramalea & Mayfield Rds, Caledon). For more info, call Emma 905-838-2004.  Tuesday, October 21: Fibromyalgia Support Group meets 7 pm, at Shoeless Joes (12612 Hwy 50, Bolton). Everyone welcome. For more info, call Hester 905-838-0123.  Thursday, October 23: Annual General Meeting of the Caledon Heritage Foundation, 7 pm, at the historic Alton Mill, Alton. Everyone welcome. Refreshments. Speaker: Catherine Nasmith will discuss Heritage Conservation Districts and the Alton Mill. Saturday, October 25: A Murder Mystery Dinner Tour aboard the Credit Valley Explorer Tour Train:  Join with friends for a truly suspenseful evening aboard Orangeville’s own Credit Valley Explorer Tour Train!  Enjoy a four-hour dinner tour through the Hills of Caledon but be careful, you never know who might be lurking in the seat behind you!  The event, hosted by the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association, boards at 5:00 pm in Orangeville and includes a four-hour scenic tour aboard the Credit Valley Explorer, a fabulous three-course dinner with choice of entree, cash bar and a lethal dose of suspense and intrigue.  In the spirit of the event, guests are being asked to come dressed in roaring twenties attire!  Tickets are $99/person.  Reservation can be made by contacting the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association at 1-800-332-9744. Meditation Circle 2:  8:30-11am:  Come to meditate with 2 facilitators in safe & supportive environment. A meditation based on Shamanic teachings from Reverend Douglas Gray – an Ordained Native Minister. The session will employ native ceremonial customs such as smudging, to define the sacred healing space. The educational aspect is that of experiencing native spiritual practices.  A time to "Un-Plug" and have a time and space for yourself. to heal or to just "be". Meditation, Learning, Healing.  Facilitated with channeled music. $15.00 per person- Dress comfortably.  Event Location - Mayfield United Church, 12496 Dixie Road - 1 Km North if Mayfield Road.  Contact Howard Lopez - 416-410-5252, soundscape1@gmail.com Thursday, October 30th: The Wine & Cheese Gala Season Opener of Sylvia, a touching musical comedy about a lost dog is a hilarious commentary on mid-life angst, and the role pets play in our lives. This is the season opener for Caledon Townhall Players. It is directed by Pamela Niesiobedzki-Curtis and produced by John Carter. Tickets for October 30th include a Wine & Cheese Gala Season Opening to celebrate our 45th season- at 7:30 in our basement green room.  Curtain time -Evenings at 8:15, cost $15 Caledon Townhall Players have attempted for the first time to offer some Thursday and Friday evenings as well as to do some Sat and some Sun matinees.  BENEFIT: In addition to our usual charity nights, because the play is about a lost dog and her struggle to stay in the home she finds, we have decided to help other dogs like Sylvia- so the second week of the run -Nov 6,7,8,9 We will be donating $2 from every ticket sold to work with animal rescue and the humane society.  Curtain time -Evenings at 8:15 :Oct. 30, Nov. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15 cost $15;  Matinees: at 2:15 -Nov 2, 9, 15 2008 cost $12 Knox United Church- Nov 8-includes a great church dinner and the show for only $28.  Reservations only.  For tickets to Sylvia or to order a season’s subscription call- 519-927-5460 It is reserved seating- For tickets to Sylvia or to order a season’s subscription call- 519-927-5460 NOVEMBER: Friday, November 7, 2008: Pink Tie Gala to raise funds for the Caledon Breast Cancer Foundation.  Taking place at Royal Ambassador Event Centre.  Featuring Divine Brown, Daniel & Carey Domb, Frank D'Angelo & His Band, Marcia Barnes, DJ Sneak, Magician Jason Palter and local jazz singer Rikki Rumball.  Call Rose Alvarez at 905-857-6489 or visit the website www.caledonbcf.org SKI FOR LIFE Cross Country Ski Instruction - Instruction for all skill levels by CANSI Qualified instructor at Albion Hills Conservation Area, starting this winter.  Contact SKI FOR LIFE today to find out how you can sign up for an ongoing session, or for more information on how the program can fit your needs:  Dan Mahony Phone: (519) 842-4652  or visit www.skiforlife.net

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