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Saturday, October 8

East Gwillimbury TRAILS WALK
Metropolitan Radial Line Meet at Rogers Reservoir Conservation parking lot on Green Lane east of Second Concession. 9:00 am.

Wednesdays, October 12 & 26;
November 9 & 23

NEW Circle of Readers
The East Gwillimbury Public Library is expanding its literacy programs to include a bi-weekly reading enrichment program for students in grades 1 to 4 (with adult). For more information, please call the Library or email Heather at halblas@primus.ca. Mount Albert Branch: from 4 - 5 p.m. Please register.

Friday, October 14

Pasta Dinner
York Regional Police Male Chorus 4:30 pm. - 7:00 pm. EGW Join us for a Pasta Dinner at the Mount Albert & District Lions Hall, 1914B Mount Albert Road. All proceeds go to the York Regional Police Male Chorus 2012 Goodwill Tour of Alberta. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $6.00 for children under 10, and $30.00 for a family (2 adults and 2 children 10 and under). For information or tickets, call 905-895-1436.

Friday, October 14

LIVE & SILENT AUCTION
(Goods, Services and Talent Auction) at Queensville Holland Landing U. C., 20453 Leslie St. Auctioneer is Kevin McGuckin Pre-Viewing 6:00 pm, Live Auction starts 6:30 pm Something for everyone! Admission $5.00 Bidding Card and dessert included.

Friday October 14 and Saturday October 15

GIANT USED BOOK SALE
Holland Landing Public Library 19513 Yonge Street EARLY BIRD SALE: Friday 7pm-8:30pm Admission $5 each or $10/family SALE: Saturday 9am-4pm Free Admission Last Call Special 2-4pm. Fill a bin for $5 Silent Auction featuring local artists and merchants. Please bring your own bags For info or to volunteer please email www.egpl.ca and call 905-836-6492 to reserve your seat.

Sunday, October 16

Learn-to-Knit Class
Join Melanie Sparks and learn how to knit Beginners Knitting Class- Oct 16th 1:30-3:30 pm Join us in the Mount Albert Library and learn the wonderful art of knitting! In one afternoon you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, yarn over and cast off. In this class you will make a cute cowl/scarf to keep you cozy this fall! Cost is 15.00 and includes your yarn! (6mm knitting needles are required.) You need to register for this class. Please call 905-473-2472 or our website at www.egpl.ca or visit us on Facebook: East Gwillimbury Public Library

Tuesday, October 18

EAST GWILLIMBURY GARDENERS
Bugs in the Garden, guest speaker Malcolm Geast. 7:30 pm Final flower show of the year. All welcome, visitors pay just $2. Mount Albert Community Centre, 53 Main St, Mount Albert. Refreshments and a friendly group. For more information call 905-478- 8450 or visit www.gardenontario.org/site.php/mountalbert

Tuesday, October 18

Newmarket Horticultural Society Meeting
Guest Speaker Leonard Teengs “Designing with a Flair” Members enjoy our annual summer Garden Tour, Bus Trip and November Potluck Dinner. We are a friendly group of experienced and beginner gardeners. New members and guests are always welcome! Annual Membership fees: $15/Single $20/Couple $25/Family $2/Guests. www.gardenewmarket.ca Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley Street.

Tuesday, October 18

Mount Albert United Church Community Luncheon
Mount Albert United Church, Lower Level Lunch is served 11:30am-1pm (continuous serve) $7.00 per person. All proceeds go towards Florence's Kitchen Fund. For more information please call the Church Office 905-473-2562.

Friday, October 21

WOW LUNCHEON
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Queensville Holland Landing United Church 20453 Leslie Street. Come, bring a friend, enjoy a lovely lunch and dessert.. Tickets available at the door.

Friday, October 21

Author Visit with Marina Cohen
Meet 2011 Red Maple Nominee author Marina Cohen as she illustrates writing techniques and shares her experiences as an author. Mount Albert Branch on Friday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. Cost is FREE. Ages 9 – 12. Please register.

Saturday, October 22

Halloween Family Fun Day For families with or affected by MS.
FREE from 2 pm to 5 pm MS YORK NORTH OFFICE 7-17665 LESLIE Street Come dressed up in your Halloween costume. There will be crafts, treats, games and prizes!

Sunday, October 23

Official Open House @ Holland Landing Branch
19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing. 2 p.m. Help us celebrate another day of service, beginning Oct. 16th. Light refreshments will be served. Weather permitting, the ceremony will take place in the Literacy Garden. Everyone is welcome to attend. 905-836-6492.

Saturday, October 29

Beef Dinner
Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie Street Adult $16.00 Children $6.00 5:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:15pm www.sharonhopeunitedchurch.ca 905-478-2231 Enjoy a wonderful Beef Dinner with baked potatoes, vegetables, assorted salads, tea, coffee, and desserts.