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

COMMUNITY EVENTS, P.O. Box 310, Beeton, Ontario L0G

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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.

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 Ken at (705) 456-3717. 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.

The Beta Classes will be held at the Innisfil Community Church starting January 9th at 1pm. Beta is a life changing program and the twelve week course will enable you to live free from fear, stress aniexty and the pain of past hurts and traumas. This program is offered at the Church from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. For more information, call Sherri McLaughlin at (705) 436-1611. 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 located on Hwy 89, east of Hwy 27. All pre-school children and their care-givers are welcome, as well as new members. The hours will be 9:30 to 12:00 every Wednesday & Thursday. Come out with your preschool aged children (senior kindergarten and younger), have a snakc, make a craft and meet some new friends. For more information please call Brian Haas at (705) 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 8:30 pm. Youth between the ages of 9-12 years are welcome to attend regardless of denomination. Please call Pam Gervais for information at (705) 735-3484.

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 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.

Overeaters Anonymoyus meets at the Mapleview Community Church at 7pm. Do you eat when you are not hungry? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? It's not what you eat, it's what's eating you! For more information, call Anne at (705) 436-7921. The Teen Youth Group of the Parish of Churchill and Cookstown meet at St. John's Anglican Church every other Sunday in the parish hall from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. All teens aged between 13-18 years are welcome to join regardless of denomination. Please call Pam at (705) 735-3484 for information. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH Barrie Thornton Old Time Fiddlers Night at the Lions Hall on Barrie Street in Thornton will begin at 7pm sharp, with doors opening at 6pm. Admission is $3 per person and children are free. All fiddlers, singers, callers, dancers and listeners are welcome. Call Cec Denney for more information at (705) 458-9996. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH The Innisfil-Killarney Beach Lions invite you to their Chilli Supper between 6 - 8pm. Held at the Grange Hall in Lefroy, the cost is $10 per person, $5 for children under 12, or $25 per family. Vegetarian chilli will also be served. For more information, call (705) 456-3607. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH A Valentine's Dance, sponsored by the Thornton Area Action Committee starts at 8pm at the Thornton Arena. Featuring DJ 'Keep them Dancing', there will be door and spot prizes and lunch at 11pm. For tickets call (705) 458-9054.

The One Parent Families Association will be hosting a Valentine's Dance at the Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge Street) at 8pm. There will be a DJ, buffet at 11pm, door and spot prizes. Everyone is welcome.

The Barrie Ballroom Dance Club will. host a Valentine's Dance from 8pm until midnight at the ANAF Hall, 7 George Street in Barrie. Admission, including sandwiches, sweets and coffee, is $12 for members, $18 for non members. Please note the new location. For more information, contact Barb at (705) 726- 2651 or go to www.bbdc.ca. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH The York-Simcoe Naturalists Group will hold a General Meeting at 7:30 pm. The speaker will be Christina Sharp, East Holland Watershed Coordinator at the LSRCA. She will be talking about the East Holland River restoration projects and initiatives that are taking place in the sub watershed. The meeting will take place in the River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue in River Drive Park (off the Queensville Side Road, north of Holland Landing) Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call (905) 895-2329 or 1-800-216-3830. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH The Prostate Cancer Support Group, Man to Man, will meet at 7:30pm at the Canadian Cancer Society office, 64 Cedar Point Drive, Unit 1406 in Barrie. The group meets on the third Thursday of every month. Ladies are welcome and will meet separately. For more information, call (705) 726-8032. The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County will be holding a support group meeting at The Spoke in Sandy Cove Acres. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. The monthly caregiver support meeting is where caregivers can discuss issues and successes in a confidential and supportive matter. For further information, call,(705) 722- 1066. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH "Love is in the Air" is a talent night, showcasing locals of all ages at St. James United Church in Stroud. For a mere $5 you can forget about the aches and pains of weather. Come out and enjoy the combined talent of the St. James Choir, Nantyr Shores music students and community musicians and performers, ranging in age from 6 to 76.. Call (705) 436-5225 or (705) 431-7149 for tickets. All are welcome. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH The Innisfil Historical Society will be hosting a spelling bee at 2pm at the Churchill Community Centre. Representitives from local schools are challenging members and friends of the Innisfil Historical Society. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST Roast Beef Supper will be held at Gilford United Church. The cost is $13 for adults, $5 for children under 12. There will be two sittings; 5:00 and 6:30 pm. For tickets, call (705) 456-2006. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH Thge Grange Cafe will be held from 7 - 10pm at the Grange Hall in Lefroy. This is a community event geared towards all ages, and to all who enjoy a good cup of coffee, tea, espresso and as well as some delicious desserts such as cakes, muffins, biscotti and much more. For information on the event, call Andrea (705) 436-7171 or Pat (705) 436-3575 or email simcoeliving@rogers.com. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH The Innisfil Lions are hosting a Winterfest Breatfast from 9am until noon. Held at the Lions Hall at 892 Innisfil Beach Road, sausages, eggs, pancakes, toast and coffee/tea/juice will be served. It costs $4 for adults, $2.50 for seniors and kids under 12. For more information, call (705) 737-1617. SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH David Wilcox will be performing at Stroud Arena - a fundraiser for the new Rec Centre, in conjunction with ICE Corp.. Tickets will be going on sale in March. For ticket information, call (705) 436-5066 or 1-877-803-2121.