COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in your community
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ISSUES & INTERESTS The York-Simcoe Naturalists is a young club looking for new members. Contact: Cathryn Rees at 905-775-7021, e-mail: wilcor@ sympatico.ca.

South Simcoe Community Information Centre "CONTACT" at 146 Victoria St. W. Alliston. Call (705) 435-4900, Fax 705-435-1106. Website: www.csolve.net/-contact, or Email: contact@ focuscdc.on.ca.

Be a face in the fight against cancer The Innisfil Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteers. Their involvement enables the Canadian Cancer Society to fund cancer research, provide information, services and to support people living with cancer. Call: 436- 1060 or 726-8032. The Canadian Mental Health Association of Barrie-Simcoe supports the development and continuance of self-help groups as a viable community resource for individuals experiencing difficulties. Self-Help groups can provide; support and understanding through difficult times; an opportunity to meet with others who have experienced similar difficulties; information and education; a safe and comfortable environment; suggestions regarding coping strategies that help to get through difficult times. For further information contact the Canadian Mental Health Association, Barrie-Simcoe Branch at 705-726-5033 or 1-800-461-4319.

MONDAYS Friends of the Innisfil Library, Stroud Branch, meetings are held the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m.

Gilford and District Horticultural Society meets second Monday of the month from March to November at Churchill Community Centre. New members are always welcome. Call Judith Rogers at 431-9278 or Kathy Barraclough at (905)853-8785 for more info.

Al-Anon meetings take place every Monday at Innisfil Community Church at 8:00 p.m. If you have a problem with someone else's drink, come and join the discussion group. TUESDAYS Job Search Assistance, help with job search, resumes, interview tips, job bank internet assistance at the Thornton Library 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and the Alcona Library from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Services provided at no charge by The Employment Outreach Team call Marilee or Kathy at (705) 728-0897 for

more information. This initiative is funded by the government of Canada.

Cookstown Computer Club drop-in program for elementary students, 4 to 5 p.m. at the library.

T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Library, Robert St., Thornton. For information call 739- 9226.

Stroud Seniors invite persons 55 + to join them for an afternoon of bid and progressive euchre, refreshments and companionship. 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church Hall, Painswick. Call 436-1628. WEDNESDAYS Friends of the Innisfil Library, Lakeshore Branch, meet the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. New members are most welcome.

Euchre, bid euchre, Scrabble and cribbage is played at Alcona Seniors club every Wednesday at 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the ABC Hall on the 25th Sideroad below Innisfil Beach Rd. Refreshments and fun days. Bring a bag lunch.

Euchre every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30, Newton Robinson United Church in aid of Gwen Taylor Library. Refreshments.

Weight Loss Group. The Alcona Chapter of TOPS meets at 7:15 at Goodfellow Public School. Call Joan Davies at 436-3197 after 6 and on weekends.

Job Search Assistance, help with job search, resumes, interview tips, job bank internet assistance. On Wednesdays, the mornings are alternated between the Churchill and the Cookstown Libraries from 10:00 a.m. to noon., and every Wednesday afternoon at the Stroud Branch from 1:30 - 3:30. Services provided at no charge by The Employment Outreach Team Please call marilee or Kathy at (705) 728-0897. This initiative is funded by the government of Canada. Euchre at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Churchill is held every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the parish hall. Please call Reg at 705-456-6801 for information. The Cookstown Co-Operative Playgroup is at St. John's Anglican Church in Cookstown for the winter. We will be having a special winter program that will include outings, Story Time with Sue the Librarian, visits from the Ontario Early Years representative and much more. All pre-school children and their care-givers are welcome. The hours will be the same, 9:30 to 12:30 every Wednesday & Thursday morning. For more information please call Karla at 905 778-1507 or Bryan at 458-8468. See you there!! THURSDAYS Euchre - Progressive and Bid, every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion - 1017 Robinson, Bell Ewart 705-436-1144, Betty.

Register for Book Book a six week afterschool program for ages 6 and up from 5-6 p.m. Call Innisfil Public Library, Cookstown Branch at 458-

1273.

Job Search Assistance, help with job search, resumes, interview tips, job bank internet assistance at the Alcona Library from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please call Marilee or Kathy at (705) 728-0897. Services provided at no charge by The Employment Outreach Team 728-3757, this initiative is funded by the government of Canada.

Barrie Chapter of Schizophrenia Society of Ontario family support group meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Barrie-Simcoe Building, 39 High St., Barrie. For info contact 726- 5033.

Painswick Horticultural Society meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at St. Paul's Anglican Church. Meeting time is 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. For info call Linda Lewer at 436-3908. The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown youth group meets every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 on alternate weeks at both St. Peter's in Churchill and St. John's in Cookstown. The youth leader is Pam Gervais. If you need information on joining the youth group, please call the Parish office at 705-458- 1801.

Thornton Seniors Social Club meets at the Lions Hall, 238 Barrie St, Thornton at 1 p.m. Join them for euchre, uno or carpet bowling followed by lunch and social time. For more information call Norma at 458-9996. FRIDAYS The Cookstown United Church Community Youth Group will begin meeting as of October 20th. They will be meeting weekly from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Cookstown United Church on 37 Queen Street. Come for crafts, games, movies, fellowship and fun! All are welcome. For more information, call (705) 458-9701. SATURDAYS Barrie Farmers' Market, outside and inside Barrie City Hall. From 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fresh produce and fruit in season. For info please call 739-4204. SUNDAYS Innisfil Pipes & Drums meet for practice at the Legion in Bell Ewart, 1017 Robinson St. at 1 p.m. Always looking for new members. Phone Betty 436- 1144 Churchill United Church Sunday School would like to welcome all children from kindergarten to grade 8 to join us for Sunday School at 11 a.m. Call 705-435-4267 for more information.

Cookstown United Church welcomes all young people from preschool to grade 8 to join in Sunday school at 11am. Sunday's are cool at Cookstown UC, so come and join as we grow in faith and have fun. New this year - join us in making scrapbooks celebrating God's gifts in our lives. For more information, please call Rev. Heather or Kieran Power at (705) 458-9701. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26TH The Simcoe County Quilt Guild will

meet at the ANAF hall on George Street in Barrie at 1pm. The guest speaker will be Carol Goddu who is an award winning fabric artist. She has been lecturing and quilting since 1985 and her topic will be "The Evolution of the Quilt Artist". Carol is noted for her pictoral applique and portraits, which she will be sharing with us. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH Newton Robinson United Church is hosting a roast beef dinner and silent auction from 4:30 - 7:00 pm. Adults are $12 and children are $6 - take out orders are available. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH St. Paul's Coulsons Hill Church will be holding their harvest bazaar at the church from 11:30am - 2:00 pm. There will be crafts and bake tables, and lunch will be served at a cost of $5.00.

Midhurst United Church will be hosting its Annual Beef Supper (and home made pies). There will be two sittings - 5:00 and 6:45 pm. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for ages 13-18, $8 for 6-12, and $3 for five and under. For tickets call 739-6935.

Churchill United Church are asking people to come out and enjoy a night of music with Bon Acord. There will be something for everyone as people will be entretained by the sounds of gospel, jazz and folk music. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from church stewards or at the door. Refreshments will be provided.

Sandycove Acres will be hosting their Annual Giant Craft Sale A great assortment of crafts are available on 65 tables. The sale will be held from 9:30am until 2:30 pm at The Wheel. Refreshments will be available at The Hub.

St. George's Anglican Church will be hosting their Utopia Annual Christmas Bazaar and Tea at 15 Fraser Street in Angus from 1 - 3:30 pm. Featuring a bake sale, plum pudding, crafts, Santa's bag for the Kids and a Country Store Table. Tea will be served at a cost of $4 per person. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH Innisfil Community Church will be hosting a free music concert featuring "His Season". One of Canada's premier recording artists, call as seating is limited. 1-866-436-1632. Dessert will be served. The 9th Annual Rock 95 Kool 107.5 Halloween Haunt will held at park Place in Barrie in support of the Grieving Children at Seasons Centre. Volunteers are needed to act as their favourite Halloween charactors. This is a great way to have fun and add to community service hours while making a difference in the lives of children. Call the Centre at (705) 721-KIDS (5437) to get involved. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH St. Peter's Anglican Church, Churchill, is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar at the Stroud Community Centre from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., upstairs in the banquet hall. Vendors

may lease table space by calling Carolyn at 705-458-0748. Cost is $25 per table and space is limited. This hall has elevator access to the top floor; there will be the usual baked goods, preserves, sewing/knitting, penny draw, hand crafts, raffles and lunch room. Visit our website at stpeterschurchill.com for all information.

St. James United Church in Stroud will be hosting their Annual Autumnfest Bazaar from 9am until 4pm. The tea room will be open between 9-10am at a cost of $1, and the lunch room will be offered between 11:30am - 1:30 pm, at a cost of $5. There will be craft, baking, pickles, preserves and homemade candy for sale at the bazaar.

Stroud Presbyterian Church will be holding a roast beef dinner with three sittings - 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30. Adults are $13 and children under 9 are $6. You nweed to buy an advance ticket, so call (705) 436-7939.

Goodfellow Public School will be having their annual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale from 9am until 3pm. There will be lots of crafts, gifts, baking, tea room, a silent auction and a live auction. There will also be a visit from Santa Claus. NOVEMBER 4TH & 5TH The 14th Annual Innisfil Studio Tour will be held between 10 am and 5pm each day. The artisians of Innisfil invite you to browse through their studios and meet guest artists. Brochures are available at your local library branch or you can go to www.innisfilstudiotour.com for more information. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH The Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association will be meeting at the Simcoe County Museum at 1pm. You can make a lovely pearl or crystal memory wire bracelet with Gloria from Bead Emporium. Bring a small dish, tea towel, and if you have them, needle nose and/or round nose pliers. The cost is $7 for non members and $5 for members. For more information call Janice Baird at (705) 733-9615 or go to www.scaca.ca. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH The Welcome Wagon Baby Shower will be held at the ANAF Hall on George Street in Barrie. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission is free and there will be exciting door prizes and gift bags for moms to be. There will also be special displays and demonstrations. Call (705) 735- 4117 to register or log onto www.welcomewagon. ca. Donations to the food bank are appreciated. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH Cookstown United Church will be holding their Annual Light Up Night Ham Supper. The dinner starts at 5pm - adults are $12, children ages 6-12 is $8, children under 6 are free. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH St Paul's Church in Innisfil will be holding the Country Craft Bazaar from 8am until 1pm. Lots of baking, homemade preserves and gourmet delights. New this year - a woodworking table.

Also gift baskets and Christmas items. NOVEMBER 11TH & 12TH The Cookstown Cooperative Playgroup will be hosting Red Cross Certification Courses, proceeds going towards the play group. Call Brian Haas at (705) 458-8468 before October 26th to register. CPR includes choking rescue, rescue breathing and EMS. Course to be held at St. Luke's Church on the 11th Line of BWG, west of Hwy 27. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH The York Simcoe Federation of Naturalists invite you to join us to hear speakers, discuss ways to protect the natural environment and enjoyment of the natural habitat at our monthly meeting at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue in River Drive Park (off the Queensville Sideroad, north of Holland Landing). Refreshments will be served. For more information call (905) 898- 2329. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH St John's Anglican Church in Cookstown will be having a Roast Beef Dinner from 4:30 - 7pm. You can get tickets at the door or call (705) 458- 9667. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH St Peter's Anglican Church in Churchill will be hosting the OPP Choir with the performance beginning at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 each. After the performance there will be a chance to order some terrific gift packs and Pointsettias in time for holiday gift giving. For more information, contact (705) 456-6731. For more information about the gift packs, call Dean at (705) 456- 2202. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH The Innisfil Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Churchill Community Centre from 9:30am until 3pm. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with wonderful gift ideas. Lunch is available. Vendor tables cost $20. Call Lorie Wild at (705) 436-3329 for more information. The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxillary will be hosting their Annual Christmas Craft Sale from 9am until 2pm. There will be tables for crafts, baking, white elephant and lunch. Anyone wishing to rent a table should call Betty Donald at (705) 436-1144 or Sandra Donald at (705) 456-6847. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH Innisfil Historical Society will be holding the book unveiling for their Farms of Innisfil Book at the Churchill Community Centre. The unveiling will be taking place at 2:30 pm, and the book launch will be held between 2:00 and 8:00 pm.

St. Peter's Anglican Church in Churchill will be hosting their annual Christmas Turkey Dinner from 5-7 pm. Adults are $12 and children under 12 are $6. Please contact Maggie at (705) 456- for more information.