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Thursday, September 8

Community Roast Beef Supper
Sponsored by Zephyr United Church at the Scott-Zephyr Community hall. Adults $16, Children 6-12 - $6 and 5 & under, FREE. Continuous serve 5-7:30pm. Tickets available at the door.

Friday, September 9

ILLUMINATION
Come and join us at the Sharon Temple as we celebrate the must-see event of the season at 8pm. Every window and lantern of the Sharon Temple will glow with candle light. This year’s Illumination will feature the musical stylings of Marie-Lynn Hammond and Larry Beckwith & Friends as well as guest speaker Michael McClelland. Complimentary refreshments will be served at the end of the evening. Tickets for Illumination are $25 and can be purchased by calling (905) 478-2389.

September 9, 10, 11

Uxbridge Fall Fair is "The Place To Bee!"
in Elgin Park starting at 5 pm Fri. until 5 pm Sun. Featuring: Friday - youth showcase & tractor pull; Saturday - great entertainment, kiddy contests & at 7 pm demolition derby; Sunday - added money jackpot barrel racing, horse pull & midway special. www.uxbridgefair.ca for details or call 905-852-7745. Volunteers Needed! Contact Bev Harrison, 905-852-5877, uxbridgefair@gmail.com

Saturday, September 10

EG Farmers’ Market Family Fest & Feast Day
8am to 2pm in front of the Town Civic Centre in Sharon Cooking Demos with Moira Sanders; Get your garden ready for fall; Hulabics, Have you tried it? Peameal on a Bun from the Lions Club and much more!

Saturday, September 10

East Gwillimbury TRAILS WALK
Holland River Trail Meet at Rogers Reservoir Conservation Parking lot on Green Lane east of Second Concession. 9:00 am.

Saturday, September 10

Annual Fall Festival
St. James the Apostle will be hosting their annual Fall Festival at 18794 Leslie Street, Sharon from 8 a.m. - 12 noon. The festival will include baking, produce, books, and garage sale items as well as a barbeque with bacon on a bun.

Saturday, September 10

Fundraising Yard Sale and Perogies at St. Michael’s
St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 721 Simcoe Rd., Bradford. Starts 9 a.m. A hot Perogie Lunch with BBQ sausage, cabbage rolls, and salad will be served. Adults $12, children ages 6 to 12 only $6, children under 6 eat for free.Tea or coffee and sweets will be also available for $1.50. Frozen perogies will also be sold. Donations for the garage sale are welcomed. Church office 905-551-1651.

Tuesday, September 13

SING WITH GLEE
York Highlands Chorus is looking for 100 singers! Find out just how much FUN a bunch of women can have with a song! 7:30pm. A slightly older & more harmonious version of "Glee". Old Firehall, 140 Main Street , Newmarket. Contact Joanna 905-726-4419

Thursday, September 15

Mount Albert Knitting Club
meets at the Mount Albert Library every other week at 6 p.m. This is for seasoned knitters who are working on their own projects and who would like to share their ideas, and work on some interesting projects for the community. Our leader is Melanie Sparks and she will be having some special guest speakers as the club progresses. This is FREE, wwe require registration with a maximum of 20 participants. Call 905-473-2472.

Saturday, September 16

Fish Fry and Corn Roast
5:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:15pm Adult $16.00 Children (12 and under) $8.00 Ticket available at the door 18648 Leslie Street, Sharon Hope United Church

Friday, September 17

Annual Steak For Sight BBQ and Car Show
hosted by Holland Landing and Sharon Lions Clubs Anchor park in Holland Landing. Starting time is 3 p.m. with a full steak dinner being served at 5 p.m. Only $20.00 per person. This is a rain or shine event. For tickets please call Lion Ken Blyth at 905-836-6315 or Lion Paul Taylor at 905-836-1423.

Saturday, September 17

Bayshore Home Health Workshop
This FREE session will discuss health care options, healthy heart information, and offer a blood pressure clinic. Refreshments will be provided. Open House from 2:00-3:00 pm Holland Landing Library. Reserve your spot at 905-836-6492 or drop in to the Craft Room.

Sunday, September 18
Rain date: October 2

B.E.A.T. Cancer Ride
Join us for the B.E.A.T cancer ride (Bikers Ending All Types of cancer) which is a non-competitive, pledge based, fundraising motorcycle ride in your community. The ride will begin at Freak~N~ Leather and finish in Newmarket. This year there are 3 rides to choose from. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. There is a registration fee of $25 per rider and $10 per passenger. For more information please call Karen Beaulieu @ 905 830-0447 ext 3833.

Tuesday, September 20

MOUNT ALBERT GARDEN & HORT SOCIETY (EAST GWILLIMBURY GARDENERS)
7:30 pm “Flowers and Justice”: guest speaker Rev. David Chisling. Mount Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street. All welcome. For more information please call 905-478-8450 or visit our website at www.gardenontario.org/site.php/mountalbert

Tuesday, September 20

Newmarket Horticultural Society Meeting
Guest Speaker: Jeff Marrin - Shrubs & Trees for the Urban Garden. Members enjoy our annual summer Garden Tour, Bus Trip and November Potluck Dinner. Annual Membership fees: $15/Single $20/Couple $25/Family $2/Guests. We are a friendly group of experienced and beginner gardeners. New members and guests are always welcome! www.gardenewmarket.ca New Location for 2011: Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley Street.

Friday, September 23, October 21

WOW LUNCHEON
11:30 am to 1:00 pm QUEENSVILLE HOLLAND LANDING U.C., 20453 Leslie Street. COME, BRING A FRIEND AND ENJOY A LOVELY LUNCH AND DESSERT. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

Saturday, September 24

Summer Fundraiser Barbecue (in conjuction with Music Mania)
Mount Albert Legion Branch 382 Held on our Legion Patio, 31 Princess Street, weather permitting, only $8.00 per person. Please let your friends know so that we might have a great turnout. Hope to see you there.

Saturday, September 24

Family Fun Fest & Music Mania
starts at 10:00 am, Downtown Mount Albert and Mount Albert Community Centre Family Fun Events: Bouncy Castle, Pony Rides, Pumpkin Decorating, Vendors, Festival Games & Crafts, Live Performances, Story Time, Contests, Chaotic Exotic Animals, Demos & much more Music Mania: various venues and times. See ad on back cover of the September 2011 issue. Free "Test Drive your Fitness" Classes offered by Body Design. pre-registration and info at www.bodydesign.ca Fun for all ages, free admission and parking. info: www.mountalbert.com

Monday, September 26

Southlake Cinemania presents
the comedy drama "Beginners" starring Ewen McGregor and Christopher Plummer. Tickets $10 sold at EG Libraries. Door Prizes 6:45, Film 7 pm. Silvercity Theatre, Green Lane and Yonge Street. www.southlakecinemania.com

@ Your East Gwillimbury Libraries:

Drop-In Storytime:
Join us for fun at our Drop-In Storytime Holland Landing Branch - Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m. Mount Albert Branch - Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 10:30 a.m. FREE! Ages: 2 - 5 years (with an adult) *No registration required

Saturday Crafty Kids:
Join us for a messy morning of fun! Holland Landing Branch - September 24 at 11:00 a.m. Mount Albert Branch - September 10 at 10:30 a.m. FREE! Ages: 3 - 8 years (with an adult) Registration Required

Fall 2011 Storytime Programs:
Registration is required at least one week in advance for ALL Programs, unless otherwise noted. For more information on any program please stop by your local branch or call us at 905-836-6492 or 905-473-2472. Or join us on the web at www.egpl.ca.

TEEN TAB Volunteer Hours
Need community Service Hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board! We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the Month. Next meeting: September 11 at 7 p.m. at the Holland Landing Branch

Legacy Series #3: Keeping the Cottage
A free seminar with Kat Downey of Legacy Matters on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Mount Albert branch Special Guest Speaker Steve Walsh, CA, discusses the practicalities and challenges of keeping the cottage in the family. To reserve your seat please call the Mount Albert branch or Kat Downey at 905-717-9197

REGISTRATION FOR PARENT/CARE GIVER/CHILDREN GROUPS/PLAYGROUPS

K. A. M. P. Kids And Moms Playgroup
A co-operative, stay-and-play group for infants, preschoolers and their parents or caregivers. Come Play with us! We’ll enjoy a typical playgroup morning including: Toys, puzzles, dress-up, make-believe, playdough, crafts, snack, balls, tunnels, circle-time (and coffee!!!) We meet in the Queensville United Church: 20453 Leslie Street, Queensville Session starts the week of September 12, 2011 and runs to December for the low cost of $50. If you are unable to attend or you would like more information call Angela 905-715-7651 or call Brenda 905-836-0605 or email KAMP@live.ca www.kamp.bravehost.com

Sharon Co-operative Playgroup
Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:30 (starts Sept. 14th) A non-profit organization that meets from September - June. Our group consists of caregivers and their children (newborn - age 6) who play and interact together in a fun and stimulating setting. Sharon Hope United Church 18648 Leslie Street, Sharon 905-478-2231

NOAH'S ARK NEWS
Noah's Ark Preschool is now accepting registrations for September 2011! Children are invited to join us for a Christian based program of fun and learning. Our focus is on the social emotional development of the children as they prepare for the kindergarten classroom expectations and find their special place in God's world. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday mornings 9-11:30am. Noah's Ark preschool is operated by and located at Sharon-Hope United Church. For more information please call 905-478-2231.