Get a bit froggy at the Churchill library
CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Library news: Churchill branch manager, Debra Mann. Phone number is 456- 2671. The branch is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Fridays.

Registration has begun for library programs. Sign up for the all-ages family storytime at the Churchill branch, which runs Thursdays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Programs run the weeks of March 25 to April 29. Call or visit your nearest branch for more details.

Frogfest: Games and fun, do what frogs do. We'll also throw in a froggy fact or two! Jump on over to the Innisfil Public Library for their Frogfest. Be sure and register. Food will be served, please be sure to sign a permission form upon registration. Ages four to 10 are welcome to attend, the cost is $3. The event will take place at the Churchill branch on Thursday May 8th from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Silver Birch: A reading program for children in grades 3 to 6. This program includes 10 fiction and 10 non-fiction titles. It also includes 10 express titles that are aimed at grades 3 to 4. Children are invited to read at least five titles from each category and vote on their favourite title. Call your branch for details.

Movies are $2 per ticket, and $1 for a snack. Movies start at 1 p.m. Coming soon are The Spiderwick Chronicles and Horton Hears a Who.

In the community: Churchill Community Play Group meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Churchill United Church on Highway 11. Toys, crafts, songs, books and snacks are available along with coffee and friendship. Please call Kim for information at 456- 1859.

Junior youth group: The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown Junior Youth Group (COOL) has its next meeting on March 13th at St. Peter's, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is for youth aged nine to 12 years old. Call Pam at 735-3484 for information. Please note: The youth groups are having their annual Bowling Day on Sunday April 13th. We are meeting at Bradford Bowl at 2 p.m. The cost will be about $10 per person. Call Pam at 735-3484 for further information. Also, the youth retreat this year will be held June 13 to 15 at Circle Square Ranch in Washago. The cost is approximately $98 per person. Please speak to Pam about this as well.

Senior youth group: The Teen youth group will meet alternate Sundays at St. John's Anglican Church in Cookstown from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Please contact Pam for any information and upcoming dates at 735-3484.

Churchill United Church is hosting its first spring auction, presented by A Touch of Class Auctions, on Friday April 11th at 7 p.m. Place your bid on home baking, hand-crafted items, gift certificates, gift baskets, tools, local services and more. The snack bar will be open and a child-minding service is available for children five and under (limited spaces on a firstcome basis). There will be something for everyone, so join in the excitement and take home a great deal. Please contact Sarah Reilly at 458-4600 or Barb at 456- 8196 (bdeputat@rogers.com) for more information.

Euchre: Bid euchre at St. Peter's Anglican church takes place on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop by any Wednesday and join in. Light refreshments are served.

Open House: Fred and Jean Zeilke, April 12th, 1958 to April 12th, 2008. A 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Fred and Jean Zeilke will take place on April 12th at the Churchill Community Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. Their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren invite all their friends and family members to bring best wishes only and help Fred and Jean celebrate 50 happy years together. Long time members of St. Peter's Anglican Church in Churchill, Fred and Jean are two of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. If you need more information, please contact Sheryl at 456- 0208.

Smile: Three Texas cowboys went to a steakhouse to eat. Each was trying to impress the others. The first man ordered his steak "rare -- red rare."

The second said, "Just pass mine through the flames and singe it a little. I want to see blood dripping out of it."

Not to be outdone, the third man said, "Just turn the bull loose and I'll tear off a hunk as he goes by."

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