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Community Calendar
Tuesday August 5 2008 Thursday, August 7
Family Day at the Lord Dufferin Care Centre from 4 to 7 p.m. Clowns, activities for children and lots of other fun things for all ages. Call 519-941-8433 for more information.

Saturday, August 9
Covenant Alliance Church is holding a free clothing giveaway at 3 Zina St. in Orangeville from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Call 519-855-4290.

Wednesday, August 13
There is a blood donor clinic at the Alton Legion Hall. Clinic hours are from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 888-2donate to book an appointment.

Saturday, August 16
Orangeville & District Horticultural Society flower show, Orangeville Seniors Centre, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Includes designs, houseplants, flowers, vegetables and a youth section. Light refreshments at no charge will be available.
 
Tuesday, August 19
The Shelburne & District Horticultural Society flower show, 7 p.m. at the Shelburne Legion, Warriors Hall. At 7:30 p.m., Christine Gracey will speak on garden design.

Wednesday, August 20
St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shelburne is hosting a ham and salad supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children aged five to 12 years.

Saturday, September 6
Dufferin County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Canada are hosting its first annual Sportsmen’s Dinner and Charity Auction in the community room at the Orangeville Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 p.m. for no-host cocktails and auction item viewing. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per couple, $40 per person or sponsor packages of $250 are also available. For tickets, call Laurie Orr at 519-941-9028, Chad Tuck at 519-938-5164, Ken Rosin at 519-941-9759, toll-free at 866-389-0418 or visit www.ducks.ca.

Tuesday, September 9
The Dufferin County Law Enforcement Golf Tournament takes place at the Shelburne Golf Club on Hwy. 24. The tourney starts with registration at noon, a shotgun start at 1 pm and a combined dinner and awards ceremony at 6 p.m. To register, call Dave Quinton at 519-925-3838 or Sue Snider at 519-925-0818. Fee is $95 per golfer or $30 for just the dinner.

Tuesday, September 9
Orangeville & District Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Orangeville Seniors Centre. A member’s panel will speak on garden structures. Visitors are welcome.

Orangeville & District Horticultural Society perennial plant sale, Orangeville Seniors Centre parking lot, 8 a.m. until the plants are sold out.

Monday, September 15
The Canadian Hearing Society presents a free hearing screening clinic at the Mel Lloyd Centre in Shelburne.  Call Dufferin County Community Support Services at 925-5452 for more information or to make an appointment.

Monday, September 22
The Shelburne & District Horticultural Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Mel Lloyd Centre, New Horizons Room. A representative of Somerville Nurseries will speak on trees.

Tuesday, September 23
Sean James speaks on green roofing, 7 to 9 p.m. at Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church, Orangeville. This noted landscaper, photographer, and outdoor enthusiast presents one of the newest and best ways to green our world, our home, and create habitat where none existed: the green roof. This lecture and slide show will deal with the basic principles: two main styles, plants, construction and benefits for all. Tickets $10 in advance (at BookLore or reserve by calling 519-942-4129. Includes light refreshments and live music.

Monday, September 29
The Canadian Hearing Society presents a free workshop, Do I really need a hearing aid?, in the Mel Lloyd Centre in Shelburne from 9:30 am to noon. Call Dufferin County Community Support Services at 519-925-5452 for more information or to register.

Tuesday, October 14
Orangeville & District Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Orangeville Seniors Centre. Paul Zammit of Etobicoke will be the guest speaker. Visitors are welcome.

Monday, October 27
The Shelburne & District Horticultural Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Mel Lloyd Centre, New Horizons Room. Peter Ehnis will speak on cacti and succulent.

Tuesday, October 28
David Tomlinson speaks on environmentally friendly gardens, 7 to 9 p.m. at Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church, Orangeville. Tomlinson is a passionate ornithologist, horticulturalist, landscape architect, and as an environmentalist, was recently honoured by his hometown of Aurora. He will demonstrate how to reduce the use of fertilizers, toxic chemicals and conserve water. Tickets $10 in advance (at BookLore or reserve by calling 519-942-4129. Includes light refreshments and live music.

Tuesday, November 11
Orangeville & District Horticultural Society meeting and general meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Orangeville Seniors Centre. Carol Dunk of Barrie will speak on water-wise gardening. Visitors welcome.

Monday, November 24
The Shelburne & District Horticultural Society annual general meeting, awards presentation and potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. at the Mel Lloyd Centre, New Horizons Room.

Tuesday, November 25
Paul Zammit speaks creating winter arrangements for indoors and out, 7 to 9 p.m. at Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church, Orangeville. The star of PlantWorld, Zammit is well recognized for his spectacular festive urns and excellent hands-on workshops. Tickets $10 in advance (at BookLore or reserve by calling 519-942-4129. Includes light refreshments and live music.


Tuesday, January 13
Orangeville & District Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Orangeville Seniors Centre. Judith Rogers of Innisfil will speak on creating a residential wildlife habitat. Visitors welcome.








 

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