COMMUNITY EVENTS
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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.

Donations are needed for Music Fun Night at the Gilford United Church. If you have any old or unused music instruments like tambourines, shakers, chimes, drums or other fun instruments, call Dawn at (705) 456-2555.

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 at 7:30pm. 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 7 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 (705) 424-9433 or (705) 458-0937.

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 pre-school 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. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH Lefroy Skating Club will be having regitration at the Lefroy United Church from 7 - 8:30 pm. Programs offered include Canskate, Starskate and Powerskate. For more information, contact Sharon at (705) 456-7883. Special thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 547 for their generous donation and continued support. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH The Cookstown Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual golf tournament at Harbourview Golf Course. Lunch and registration starts at 11:30am with a shot gun start at 12:30 pm. The day costs $120 and includes green fees, power carts, prizes, lunch and a chicken and rib dinner. Please call Lynn Dollin (705) 627-9023. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH St. John's Anglican Church in Cookstown will hold its Annual BBQ Salmon Dinner from 4:30 until 7pm. Tickets are $12. For information, call (705) 458-9667.

St. John'sd Anglican Church in Cookstown is hosting their annual BBQ Salmon Dinner from 4:30 - 7 pm. Tickets are $12. For tikets or info call (705) 458-9667. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH The Annual Lefroy United Church Golf Tournament will be held at Inniscreek Golf Club (400 & 89, beside KOA). The cost is $85 which includes golf, cart and steak dinner. There will be lots of prizes. For those of you who do not golf, come out just for dinner for $30.If you can donate a prize or sponsor a hole, call Ray Janse (705) 456-0270 or Cheryl LeLiever (705) 456-3139. The Fall Flower and Vegetable Show will be held at the Grange Hall in Lefroy. Entries are from 10 - 11:15 am, judging from 11:30 am until 1pm, and the event is open to the public from 1 - 3 pm. This event is put on by the Gilfrd and District Horticultural Society. For more information, call J. Matchett at (705) 456-3299. Barrie and District Post Polio Chapter meeting will be held at 12:30 pm at Roberta Place, 503 Essa Road, Barrie. The meeting is open to all who want to attend. For information, call (705) 728-4775. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH Lefroy United Church is inviting everyone to the first day of Sunday School with events for kids of all ages. Horse back ride, crafts, fun with a parachute, woodworking and more will make this a great event. Weather permitting it will be held in the park - if not find us at the Grange Hall. Start time is 10 am and it should be finished by noon.

Paws for a Cause will be taking place at Pet Country Estate from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm. There will be demonstrations, displays and more. Proceeds for the day will be donated to the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. For info call (705) 431-1010 or go to www.petcountryestate. com. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH The Gilford and District Horticultural Society will be holding their Fall Auction Night at their next General Meeting, beginning at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Churchill Community Centre. For more information, call Kathy at (905) 853-8785. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH Barrie Thornton Old Time Fiddlers Night at the Lions Hall on Barrie Street in Thornton. The doors open at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm sharp. 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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH The Thornton Firefighters are having their Annual Dinner and Dance at the Thornton Arena. Tickets are $40 per couple. For tickets call Jeff Keown at (705) 458-9746.

Cornerstone Landscaping will be hosting their second annual Pumpkin/Squash growing contest.

Lakeview Gardens will be hosting their annual giant onion growing contest. Multiple Birth Prenatal Information Session will be held at Zehrs, Big Bay Point, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Expecting twins or more? Tbhis informative session is the perfect opportunity to learn everything you need to know to have a healthy multiple birth pregnqancy - from nutrition to rest, from what to ask your doctor to what to bring to the hospital. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to (705) 456-2417 The Barrie Ballroom Dance Club will host a dance from 8pm to midnight at the ANAF hall, 7 George St. in Barrie. Admission, which includes sandwiches, sweets and coffee, is $12 for members, $18 for members. Contact Karen at (705) 722-0351 or www.bbdc.ca for more details. SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16 The Simcoe County Quilt Rug and Craft Fair will be held at the Simcoe County Museum. Admission is $4 per person; under 12 is free. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH Thornton Skating Club is holding their first registration night at the Thornton Arena from 7 - 9pm. Register your kids for Canskate Junior and Senior Power Skate. New this year is Cardio Skate for adults. For information call Charlene at (705) 739-9226. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH The Prostate Cancer Support Group, Man to Man, will meet at 7:30 pm 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 at The Spoke, Sandy Cove Acres, from 1 - 3 pm. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County holds a monthly caregiver support group meeting where caregivers can discuss issues and successes in a confidential and supportive environment. For further information call the Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County at (705) 722-1066 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND Innisfil Soccer Club's 2008 Girls U13 Rep Team will be holding their fall tryouts from 9 - 11 am at Innisfil Beach Park. Everyone is welcome to attend. A $10 nonrefundable try out fee per player will be charged The 1st Stroud Beavers and Cubs will be holding a fundraising yard sale in the parking lot of St. James Unit ed Church from 8am until 1pm.

Trinity United Church, 9 Robert Street in Thornton will be holding their annual Roast Beef Dinner with continous sittings from 4:30 until 7pm. Preschoolers are free, children aged 6-12 are $6 and adults are $12. As usual there will be roast beef, potatoes, salads and homemade pies for dessert. For more information or to volunteer to help, call Pam at (705) 424- 9433. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th A day trip to St. Jacob's. You'll enjoy the lovely scenery and the Mennonite country from the comfort of a coash bus. We will browse and shop in St. Jacob's and then the Farmer's Market. We will be having dinner at Anna Mae's Mennonite Restaurant where you will enjoy dinner, dessert, taxes and gratuites (for $12) and then we'll head home. We may stop in the Town of Fergus. The cost is $30 per person and seats will go fast! Call Angie Chisholm (705) 456-1595 or Bob Cathers (705) 721-8310 and book your seat.

Thornton Skating Club is holding their second registration date at the Thornton Arena from 9am until noon. Register your kids for Canskate, Junior and Senior and Power Skate. For info call Charlene at (705) 739-9226. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH Innisfil Soccer Club's 2008 Girls U13 Rep Team will be holding their fall tryouts from 9 - 11 am at Innisfil Beach Park. Everyone is welcome to attend. A $10 nonrefundable try out fee per player will be charged SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH The Innisfil Wolfpack Lacrosse will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 7pm. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH The Friends of the Innisfil Public Library will be holding their 4th Annual Crafters Sale at the Stroud Community Complex. Venders are needed. Table rentals are available by calling (705) 436- 2185. All proceeds go towards library programs.