CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Do you enjoy going to the library? Do you have a memory or story you'd like to tell about a good library experience? Why not visit your library's website at www.innisfil.library.on.ca < h t t p : / / w w w . innisfil.library.on.ca> . Enter the "Telling Our Stories Writing Contest" and explain how the library has changed your life. You could win a great prize.

Library Happenings: Churchill Branch: Manager: Brianne Wilkins; 705-456- 2761

Book Magic: An after school club for children grades 1-3: Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m.

Board Games Club: Play a variety of games and make some new friends. Thursdays 5-6 p.m

Movie: All tickets are $2, Refreshments are $1.

Zoom (G): Former superhero Jack is called back to work to transform an unlikely group of ragtag kids into superheroes at a private Academy: Churchill branch, Saturday, November 18, 1:00 p.m.

Backstage Pass: Krazy Karaoke Party: Raise your voice, sing out loud and be a karaoke star! Ages: 6 & up.

Pre-registration required Cost: $2 . Wednesday, November 14th, 5-6 p.m.

Mitten Madness: Thumb in thumb place, fingers all together, help us collect come mittens for when it's chilly weather. Bring in new gloves or mittens to be donated to the Christmas Cheer program. All donations can be dropped off at your local branch

Churchill Curling Club: The curling club is once again having its open house from November 6th- December 11th starting at 7:30 p.m. This is for adults only. Come on out and see if you would enjoy curling as a fun way of meeting friends and joining in on a great sport. Curling has been popular in Churchill for many years and has a very interesting history. Call 705- 456-2100 for information.

O.P.P. Choir Christmas Concert: St. Peter's Anglican Church is hosting the OPP Choir on Friday, November 24th at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $10. After the performance there will be light refreshments. Gift packs and Poinsettias will also be available for order/purchase in time for your Christmas shopping. For ticket information call 705-456-6731. Tickets are now on sale.

Chicken Dinner: Churchill United is hosting their annual chicken supper on November 15th, from 5- 7 p.m. Enjoy chicken breast, homemade desserts all for $12 for adults and $6 for children under 10. There is a cost of $30 for a family.

Victorian Tea: Lefroy United Church is holding a Victorian Tea at the Grange Hall on Saturday, November 18th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy tea, treats and scones with cream and jam. There will be Christmas treats to purchase at the bake table. The cost is $5.00. Bring a friend and enjoy a wonderful afternoon.

Turkey Dinner: St. Peter's Anglican Church is having their annual turkey dinner on Friday, December 8th from 5-7 p.m. Adult tickets are $12 and children under 12 will be $6. Tickets will be available at the door. For information call Linda at 705-436-9769 or 705- 456-7293.

Youth Group: The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown youth group the St. P.J.'s, meet each Thursday at St. Peter's Anglican church from 6:30- 8:30. The next meeting will be on November 23rd. Call Pam at 705-735-3484 for all information.

The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown High School Youth Group meets every other Sunday at St. John's Anglican church in Cookstown at12:30 p.m. for lunch and discussion. Teens between 13-18 years are welcome to attend. On Nov. 17th the group will met at the Allandale rec centre for swimming from 6:30-8 p.m. for a cost of just $4. Call Pam for further information at the above number.

Euchre is being held every Wednesday afternoon at St. Peter's Anglican Church in Churchill from 1 p.m. Please call Reg at 705- 456-1801 for further information. Everyone is welcome.

Craft Sale: Lefroy United Church is hosting their 2nd annual Christmas Craft Sale and Quilt show on Saturday, December 2nd from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Grange Hall. There will be hand made gifts and home made baking. There are many vendors so say for lunch and then visit the quilt display in the church.

Innisfil Christmas Bazaar: Come to the Churchill Community Centre on Saturday, November 25th from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and enjoy a festive bazaar. Lunch is available. Vendor tables cost $20 each. Call Lorie Wild at 705-436-3329 for more information.

Book Unveiling: Innisfil Historical Society will be holding the book unveiling for their Farms of Innisfil in the Churchill Community Centre on Friday, December 8th at 2:30 p.m. The book launch itself will take place between 7 and 8 p.m.

Churchill United Church welcomes all children from kindergarten to grade 8 to join them for Sunday school at 11 a.m. Call 705-435- 4267 for more information. There is also an active youth group.

Legion News: Branch 547 Belle Ewart: 705-431- 9231 or 705-456-2531

Darts Night is Monday at 7 p.m. A team is being put together to compete in the Legion Zone E2 tournament to be held in January. Euchre is every Thursday beginning at 1 p.m. Join the group for either kitchen or bid euchre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Craft Sale: November 25th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There Weill be crafts, bake table, white elephant table and lunch tables. Please contact Betty Donald at 436- 1144 or Sandra Donald at 456-6847 if you wish to rent a table. Veteran's dinner: December 2nd. This is the annual dinner in honor of the Veterans. If you know of any Veterans who would like to join us, let us know. The meal is on us! Rama Bus Trip: Contact Myrtle Hastings at 456-4895 or Susan Gates at 436-4967. to find out when the next bus will be leaving.

Smile: For weeks, a sixyear old lad kept telling his first-grade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house. One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child. The six-year old made no comment. Furthermore, he stopped telling his teacher about the impending event. The teacher finally sat the boy on her lap and said, "Tommy, whatever has become of that baby brother or sister you were expecting at home?" Tommy burst into tears and confessed, "I think Mommy ate it!"

If you have any news/items for this column, please contact me at 705- 436-9769 or email me at lagerow@rogers.com.