Halloween, car show and other Churchill tidbits

Around our house, we always know the end of summer has arrived when the Back Alley Cruisers Car Club holds its annual car show at the Bob Fallis Arena in Bradford to support the Bradford Food Bank.

This year, close to $4,000 was raised and a huge truck load of non-perishable food was collected for this worthwhile cause. Our son is a member of the Cruisers and so over the years, my husband and myself have come to know many of the members and are well familiar with the good this club has done over the years. Not to mention, it's a whole lot of good fun to walk around and see the classic cars. Way to go, guys.

Library News

F3 (Food, Friends, and Fun): Ages 7 and up; Snacks, stories, games and activities. Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, starting September 11th. This program is now FULL.

Paws to Read program ( October 30, 15 minute sessions from 6:00-7:00 pm). These gentle, loveable dogs just love it when children read them books! Sign up today for the chance to read them a story! Perfect for beginning readers, struggling readers, shy readers or ANY child that loves to read to dogs! Some spaces still available. Please register by phone or in person for these two activities.

"Why Do You Love Your Public Library" is a contest in honour of Ontario Public Library Week (October 15- 21). From September 24 to October 8, students from the Innisfil area elementary schools will be invited to come in and fill out a ballot telling us why they love their public library.

Winners will be drawn from the entries received at the library branches and at each participating elementary school on October 18th.

Movies: Nancy Drew: Oct. 6, 1:00; Transformers: Oct. 20, 1:00. Tickets $2, snack and a drink for $1.

2007 Seepe Writing Contest: Children and youth in grades 6-12 entered Innisfil Public Library's annual story writing contest.

Prizes will be awarded by age group, and the best overall story will win the "Seepe". All winning stories will be published.

Winners will be contacted. The award ceremony will take place during Ontario Public Library week (Oct.15-21), the date to be announced.

Spookfest - Join us for chills, thrills, and a spooky good time! Sign up (if you dare) for the library's spookiest Spookfest ever - wear your Hallowe'en costume for a chance to win a prize! Saturday, October 27 at 11:30 am, ages 5 and up, cost $3.

Pumpkin Decorating - You supply the pumpkin and the creativity, we provide the craft supplies! Come prepared to make a fabulously spooky pumpkin. Take it home with you or keep it at the library for a couple of days and enter it in our Best Dressed Pumpkin Contest!

This program is for all ages, but children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tuesday October 23, 4:30-5:30 pm, cost $1.

Please register for these two events in person at the library or by telephone.

Best Dressed Pumpkin Contest- - Bring in your decorated pumpkin (not carved, please!) to the library by the morning of Saturday, October 27th, and let the public vote for their favourite pumpkin! Family entries are welcome - remember to name your pumpkin. Voting will take place all day on Saturday the 27th. Any pumpkins not picked up by Wednesday, October 31st will be made into pumpkin pie for library staff!

GDHS: The Annual General Meeting of the Gilford & District Horticultural Society will be held at the Churchill Community Centre, Yonge Street, on November 11 2007, at 5.30 p.m.

This will be a great pot luck dinner affair. The next years Executive will be voted in and trophies, will be presented.

Make a note of the date, you will not want to miss our great yearly event ! Further notices will be posted. For Information, call President, Cathy, at 905- 853-8785.

Churchill United Church News:

Minister: The Reverend Glen Eagle. Website: www.churchillgilfordunitedc hurches.org

Oktoberfest Dinner: Churchill United will be holding an Oktoberfest dinner on Saturday, October 13h with sittings at 5:00pm & 6:30pm.

Music Night: Join us at Churchill United Church on Saturday, November 17th at 7:30pm for a music night featuring The Mudde Family. There will be refreshments following the performance.

Churchill Sunday School is looking for helpers for the up-coming year. Please contact Betty Stewart at 435-4267 or Lynn Rutledge at 456-5677 if you are interested in being a teacher or assistant.

There will also be Youth groups for grades 5-8 and 8- 12. If you have any questions please email zanywlp@yahoo.ca or call 456-4692!

Churchill Community playgroup meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Churchill United Churchill on Hwy 11 in Churchill. Toys, crafts, song, books and snacks are available along with coffee and friendship.

Please call Kim for information at 705-456- 1859.

Junior and Senior Youth Groups: The Parish of St. Peter's and St. John's (St. PJ's) youth group's next meeting is October 4th at St. Peter's beginning at 6:30 p.m.

This is for youth aged 9- 12 years. Call Pam at 705- 735-3484 for information. The Senior youth group will also be returning. Please call Pam for details.

Christmas Bazaar: Be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming St. Peter's annual Christmas Bazaar and Tea on November 3rd from 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Stroud Arena Banquet Hall.

There will be something for everyone, including a tea and luncheon area; baking and preserves; home made goods; raffles; silent auction and unique hand crafts. Tables are available for rent at $25 per space.

Craft vendors are particularly welcome. Carolyn tells me tables are going fast, so be sure and call her soon to ensure your spot. Elevator access is available.

For more information call either the Parish office at 705-458-1801 or Carolyn at 705-458-0748. All proceeds go to the St. Peter's Anglican Church general fund.

Smile: This farmer had a wife who nagged him all the time.

One day while he was outside plowing the field, she came out and started nagging him. While she was doing this, the mule kicked her and she died. At the funeral, the ladies came up and talked to the farmer.

The farmer nodded his head "yes". The men came up and talked to him and the farmer nodded his head "no".

Well this other man wondered why he nodded his head "yes" to the ladies and "no" to the men. He went up to the farmer and asked him why. The farmer replied," Well, when the ladies came up, they told me how pretty my wife's dress was and how pretty she looked.

When the men came up, they asked, "That mule for sale?"

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