Halton Hills Public Library offers many free programs for kids of all ages.
Book Parties are for kids, six and older, and include games and crafts with fun book themes like Captain Underpants and Anne of Green Gables.
Imagination Stations are for kids, 8-13, and include fun activities based on some intriguing themes like the Titanic and Houdini.
Both of these programs require pre-registration.
On Wednesdays in both branches kids can drop in for Crafternoons. Crafts take about 15 minutes and they are for all ages, but kids under six must be assisted by an  adult.
On Fridays in both branches we offer Munch to the Movies at noon. Kids can bring their lunch and watch a great movie.
For preschoolers, we offer Sleepytime Stories on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in both branches, and Family Storytime on Saturdays in both branches at 11 a.m.
For more information about any of these programs, please visit: www.library.hhpl.on.ca or call 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or 519-853-0301.
Children’s performers coming
Everyone’s favourite mouse will be visiting the Library on Saturday, August 9! Geronimo will be in the Georgetown Branch between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and in the Acton Branch between 2 and 4 p.m. Come, say hello and bring your hugs and cameras!
Families are invited to dance, clap and sing along with Turkey Rhubarb, a trio of talented children’s performers who will be visiting both branches on Saturday, August 16. Tickets are only $2...

Road trip: Tasting ‘Road Foods’ along Route 66
Friday July 25 2008 By Lori Gysel & Gerry Kenter Dave is writing today...
I have talked about it, planned for it, daydreamed about it but never seemed to have the opportunity to drive Route 66 in a Corvette.
Gerry and I owned a 1959 Corvette (red of course) for over 15 years and we... Curry Fruit and Nut Dip
Friday July 25 2008 Ingredients
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 2-3 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 jar Major Grey chutney
• 1/4 cup currants
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
 or pecans


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Acton seniors stop by for Coffee and Chat
Friday July 25 2008

By Julie Conroy, Acton Seniors Centre

The numbers are diminishing! Only three people showed up for carpet bowling last Monday. Shirley Broostad was working on the desk, so she was persuaded to join them. She told me she hadn’t played before, but by midway she was getting the hang of it....

You never know who you’ll meet at the Georgetown Seniors Centre
Friday July 25 2008

By Florence Riehl, Georgetown Seniors Centre

What a nice surprise I had at the Georgetown Seniors Centre! I not only met some new friends but a former student of mine. I’d rather not believe she is old enough to be a 55+ senior. Actually she had brought her mother to attend the foot clinic.

Crossword lottery game pays off for local woman
Wednesday July 23 2008

Rosanne Glass of Georgetown, is $10,000 richer thanks to a Quest for Gold Crossword instant lottery game ticket she purchased recently.
The ticket was bought at Quik Pik Variety on Miller Dr. in Georgetown South.

Vacation Bible Schools to be held in August
Wednesday July 23 2008

• Vacation Bible School with the theme, Rainforest Adventure, will be held August 11-15, 9-11:30 a.m. at St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. To register call 905-877-8323.  All children ages 4-10 are...

Local schools earn gym equipment
Wednesday July 23 2008

Three local schools earned new gym equipment for successfully completing the Go Active! Fitness Challenge.
Three classes at Robert Little Public School, three classes at Harrison Public School and five classes at Park Public School won the...

Urgent need for cat food
Wednesday July 23 2008

Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) is desperately seeking donations of canned cat food to help feed the masses of cats that are at the Shelter during this period.
Cat litter is welcome too. Any donations can be dropped off at Global Pet Foods,...

Local Air Cadets fly high at Debating Contest
Wednesday July 23 2008

Local members of 756 Squadron Georgetown excelled recently at the Air Cadet League of Canada’s  fifth Annual Air Cadet Debating Contest.
Seventeen teams representing 11 Air Cadet Squadrons participated, including five from the Hamilton...

Local concert raises $11,000
Wednesday July 23 2008

By Lois Fraser, St. John’s United Church

Carolyn Maule, musical director of St. John’ United Church, was so moved by the plight of the people of Burma (Myanmar) and China, that she decided to put together a benefit concert to help.
She phoned her musician friends, asking that they...

Halton’s Red Cross branches merge
Friday July 18 2008

The Canadian Red Cross Oakville, Burlington and North Halton branch councils have merged, creating one council for Halton Region.
“We are excited about the opportunity to work together as one strong and viable Red Cross in Halton,” said Council...

Elvis is coming to Acton
Friday July 18 2008

The Acton Firefighters Association presents Elvis impersonator, Stephen Kabakos in Aloha from Hawaii, a dinner and show at the Acton Legion on Saturday, Sept. 27. For tickets call 519-853-3195. Proceeds to help refurbish the antique fire truck.

The kids ate my dessert! What do I do now?
Friday July 18 2008

By Lori Gysel & Gerry Kenter

 Today’s recipe is one born out of necessity. One day, not long ago, I was having company for dinner and had every intention of making strawberry rhubarb crumble for dessert. But, when I got to the fridge to get the strawberries out, I...