Tuesday, May 13
Orangeville & District Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Orangeville Seniors Centre. Dr. Wendy Davis of Orangeville will speak on healthy gardening, a naturopathic perspective. Visitors welcome.

Shelburne Christian Women’s Club potluck luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex, Town and County Room. Music by Marilyn Guy from Flesherton and Irene Reynolds speaking on designed to last. Cost $4 per person, $1 for first-timers. Call Kathy at 519-925-6429 or Jane at 519-938-8838.
 
Saturday, May 17
Orangeville & District Horticultural Society perennial plant sale, Orangeville Seniors Centre parking lot, 8 a.m. until plants sold out.

Tuesday, May 20
The Shelburne & District Horticultural Society flower show, 7 p.m. at the Shelburne Legion, Warriors Hall at 7:30 p.m. Glen Cox will speak on colour madness for sun and shade.

The Orangeville MS Support Group hosts an evening with Dr. Stephen McKenzie, speaking on the importance of early treatment after MS diagnosis, 7:30 p.m. at the Alder Street recreation centre. For information, contact Diane at 519-941-3712.

Dufferin County 4-H presents an evening of fashion; prom dresses, suits, formal wear and jewellery from Pennington’s, Tip Top Tailors and Sewing Angel will be available. Tickets $10, held at Oddfellow Hall at 7 p.m. For more info call Darlene Frizzell at 519-925-3449.

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Orangeville Kin celebrate 50 years
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Peel plans to close compost facility to Dufferin organics
Monday May 12 2008

By Karen Martin-Robbins, for the Banner

Dufferin’s compost will be cut off from the Region of Peel facility in Caledon.
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Lewis...

Antique power show scheduled for June
Monday May 12 2008

By Alanna Wilson, for the Banner

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Events planned for Police Week
Friday May 9 2008

Local police have several activities planned in recognition of Police Week in Ontario, May 11 to 17.
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Farmers’ market opens
Friday May 9 2008

A sure sign of spring will be the opening of the 16th season of the Orangeville Farmers’ Market on Broadway this Saturday.
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Headwaters celebrates Volunteer Week
Tuesday May 6 2008

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Get an early start on your potscaping
Tuesday May 6 2008

Trish Symons

Potscaping is decorating your decks, balconies and gardens using containers filled with beautiful plant material. An early start to your planter pots makes sense -- as long as they are protected when the temperature threatens to drop.

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Database matches patients with doctors
Tuesday May 6 2008

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Community Calendar
Tuesday May 6 2008

Wednesday, May 7

Free information session on healthy detoxification and cleansing by Dr. Wendy Davis B.Kin., N.D. of Harmony Health Naturopathic Clinic, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Joppa Dessert & Coffee Lounge (168B Broadway, Orangeville). Free...

Cracking up over mental illness
Friday May 2 2008

By Amanda Jerome, for the Banner

In polite society it would be seen as clich? to poke fun at people with mental illness, but that is exactly what Stand Up For Mental Health is all about.

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