Enjoy the warm and sunny weather while it's here
CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

What a fabulous weekend. The sun shone, the bulbs were sprouting and everyone was in a good mood. That's what nice weather will do for you.

Someone remarked to me that likely by the end of June, everyone will be moaning and complaining about how hot it is, how humid it is, how uncomfortable they are. I told them we shall remind them of this past winter; how cold it was, how much snow we got, how many hours of shovelling we spent and how awful it was to drive from Toronto to Innisfil on the major highways. But yes, we are human. We will complain. A word to the wise: Summer will fly by in a heartbeat. So get out the patio set, rake those yards and sit back and enjoy the warm, sunny weather while it's here.

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

Family storytime at the Churchill Branch is 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. at the Churchill branch. The Spiderwick Chronicles will play Saturday May 31. Coming soon is Horton Hears a Who and Nim's Island.

TD Summer Reading Club: Summer is almost here, and with it comes the TD Summer Reading Club. Watch for announcements on all the fun programs, contests, and events soon.

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. This is for youth aged nine to 12 years. 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. The youth group is having a bake sale on April 27th after church. Funds will be raised to help offset the cost of the retreat in June.

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. Lunch is included at 1 p.m. All teens are welcome to attend. The next meeting is April 27th. Please contact Pam for any information and upcoming dates at 735-3484.

Musical evening: St. Peter's Anglican Church is holding their annual musical evening on Sunday May 25th at 7 p.m., featuring Maranatha music. Everyone is welcome to attend and it will be 'donations only' at the door. Watch this column for further details.

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.

Car Trunk Sale: Mark your calendars for St. Peter's annual Car Trunk Sale on Saturday June 14th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Churchill Community Centre parking lot. Vendors pay $25 for a location to sell their items. There will be a barbecue and silent auction. Please speak to Dean at 456- 2202 for further information or to reserve your space.

Strawberry supper: Yes, St. Peter's Anglican Church will be having a strawberry supper in June. The date is yet to be announced. Stay tuned for details.

Smile: The vocalist was practicing in the church with all the windows open. As she stepped outside for a whiff of fresh air, she noticed the gardener trimming the shrubs.

"What do you think of my execution?" she asked.

The gardener, without turning to look at her said, "I'm in favor of it."

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