COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in your community
The community event calender is provided as a free public service to nonprofit organizations to announce upcoming events. Deadlines are no later than Monday for that week's issue to

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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.

St Paul's Anglican Church, located on the corner of Mapleview and Yonge Street, has two new youth and young adult programs. From 6:30 - 8:00 pm will be informal musical jamming sessions for anyone with a voice or instrument. If you are learning to play an instrument or like to sing and would enjoy having some fun and social time with simular minded people, come and join us. For more information, please call (705) 722-7755

St. Paul's Church, Innisfil (corner of Mapleview and Younge Street), Playgroup for tots, moms, dads, caregivers, and grandparents from 9:30- 11:30 am. Come for a social time, friendship, play and snacks. For information, call (705) 431-1694. 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.

St Paul's Anglican Church, located on the corner of Mapleview and Yonge Street, has two new youth and young adult programs. From 6:30 - 8:00 pm we are beginning a study comparing the gospels and learning how and why they developed. For more information, call

(705) 722-7755. 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

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. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH The Churchill United Church's Annual Chicken Supper will be held at the church. From 5 - 7:30 pm, enjoy a chicken breast dinner, homemade desserts and the company of your friends and neighbours. Adults are $12, children are $6 or $30 for a family. The Gwen Taylor Community Library is hosting bid euchre. The fun starts at 7:30 pm and it is $3 per person. The games are played at the Newton Robinson United Church Building and all are welcome. NOVEMBER 15TH - DECEMBER 2ND The Ladies of the Lefroy United Church wants to help you out with your baking this holiday season. No time to bake for the holidays? Let us help. Purchase a box of home made Christmas treats for $15 per box. The deadline for ordering is December 2nd. Call 436- 2042, 456-3139 or 456-2098. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH St John's Anglican Church in Cookstown will be having a Roast Beef Dinner from 4:30 - 7pm. Adults are $12, children are $6 and pre-schoolers are free. You can get tickets at the door or call (705) 458-9667. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH Lefroy United Church is hosting a Victorian Tea at the Grange Hall from 2pm - 4pm. Treat an old friend to an old fashioned tea party. Visit while enjoying tea, treats and scones with cream and jam. There will be Christmas treats to purchase at the bake table. The cost is

$5.

The Barrie Ballroom Dance Club will hold their monthly dance from 8pm until midnight at the Victoria Village, 146 Toronto Street in Barrie. Admission includes a late snack, coffee is $13 for members, $20 for non members. Contact Barb at (705) 726-2651 or go to www.bbdc.ca for more information.

Nantyr Shores is having their bazaar from 10am until 4pm. Vendors and crafters wanted - $10/table. For information, call (705) 431-5950, ext 548. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH Innisfil-Killarney Beach Lions Club invite you to a breakfast of assorted pancakes and syrup (diabetic syrup also), sausages and bacon at the Grange Hall. Seniors are free, others are $5 each. A flower for every lady. For more information, call (705) 456-3607. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST The Simcoe County Historical Association welcomes Donna Wice with her Farms of Innisfil book presentation. The meeting will be held at the Parkview Centre for Seniors, 189 Blake Street in Barrie, 7:30 pm. Admission is free. 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 Poinsettias 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.

St James United Church is hosting an awesome auction and Chilli Cook Off at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $6 and includes chilli, rolls, salad, dessert and a beverage. The auction starts at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. Come join us for an evening of tasty food, and excellent auction items. For chilli cook off tickets or for more information, call St James Offic e at (705) 436-5225, Linda Winson (705) 431-7149, or Donna Wice (705) 436-2578. 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 Auxiliary 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. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH Alcona District Girl Guides will host their 2nd Annual Lunch with Santa and

craft sale at the Lions Hall on Innisfil Beach Road from 10am to 2pm. Tickets are only $5 (available at the door) include lunch and a professional 5X7 photo. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND Lefroy United Church is hosting their 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Sale and Quilt Show from 9am until 2pm at the Grange Hall. Add to your Christmas with hand made gifts and home made baking. There are many vendors. Stay for lunch and then visit the quilt display in the church.

Thornton Community Shoot will start at 10am at the Steve McCabe farm, 6831 County Road 27. It is $3 per shot, using only 12 gauge shot guns. There will be a food booth on site. For more information, call Mike at (705) 458-9279.

Trinity Anglican Church in Barrie is having a craft sale from 9am - 3pm. Space is limited so reserve your table soon. For bookings or information, contact kenyamiss2007@yahoo.ca. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3RD St James United Church, on Victoria Street, is hosting a 100 year celebration of their church building, completed in 1906 following a devastating fire. A 10am service of remembrance will begin the days events, followed by a luncheon, a display of photos, records and artifacts and an open house until 4pm. Visitors and community members are cordially invited to have a peak into St. James past and present.

Thornton Light Up Night at the Thornton Creek gazebo on Robert Street, starting at 6pm. Bring the kids, visit with Santa, count down to the tree lighting and enjoy treats and hot chocolate. 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. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH The York-Simcoe Naturalists will be having a members meet and mingle evening at 7:30 pm in the River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue in River Drive Park (off the Queensville Side Road, north of Holland Landing). Members are encouraged to share their interests, accomplishments and projects. Christmas goodies will be served. For more information, call (905) 898-2329 or 1-800-216-3830. All are welcome.