CALEDON TODAY

Local Information - Delivered to your inbox Thurs., Oct. 2/08
In This Issue
Daily Weather
Do Not Call List
Love Your Library!
Caledon Day
Looking Ahead to the Weekend
Weather Forecast: 
Thursday: Scattered Showers
Scattered showers, High 10,  Low 5, winds at 5-15 K/hr, 87% POP,  1-3mm rainfall
 
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Do Not Call List:

Okay, this isn't really "local" information, but it is an issue that affects us all, so we're including it for you.  We've just tested it ourselves and the national do-not-call list is back up and running after being out of commission for most of Tuesday - its first day - as a huge number of people tried to register.

The Click To Register for Do Not Call Listrush to register overwhelmed the website and phone lines shortly after the list went active.  But its back up now - so if you are hoping to get yourself registered, we've added the link for you.  Just click on the logo to go to the site.
Closing Up The Cottage? 
OPP LogoThe next few weekends will likely be set aside for the chore of closing up the family cottage for the winter months ahead.  Each cottage owner will likely have their own checklist of things to do to ensure their cottage is closed down properly and to enable an easy opening in the spring.   But the OPP has a list of things they want to make sure you don't overlook.  Click the logo to see the complete list.
"Love Your Library" Month Continues!
Visit Caledon Public LibaryIts Day 2 and below is just a short list of programs being offered by the Caledon Public Library this month:
 
October 2 highlights:
  • Join facilitator, Andrea Fleetwood of Life Balance Magazine for the first in a series of informative health seminars - this one called  The Nutrient Deprivation: Turn off the switch and lose weight. The cost for the seminar is $15.00 per class or $36.00 for all 3 sessions.
    If you are interested in registering for this program you can call Andrea Fleetwood at 416-456-7555 or email her - healthheadquarters@sympatico.ca  
  • Love Your Library Open House - Caledon East Branch 6-8
  • Make A Wish PJ Story Time - Children ages 3 - 7 are invited to drop in at the Caledon East Branch on Thursday Oct. 2nd at 6:45 toting your favorite and comfiest pajamas where you'll listen to heart warming stories and make a craft for someone special.  We'll try to make sure we touch on what's happening each day, but we encourage book lovers to

Still want more? Click on the Library logo (above) to visit the library website and see a complete list of events.

A Bit More About Caledon Day...
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Join us at Caledon Day this Saturday, October 4th. from 10-8 as we celebrate Caledon!
 
A few notes:
  • Core Solutions (Caledon East) Fall Into Fitness 5km Fun Run and 1km Kids Run on October 4th. Warm-up is at 8:00 am, 5km starts at 8:30, 1 km starts at 9:15. Registration is through The Running Room
  • We hear that the Heritage Bus Tour to Belfountain is almost sold out.  If you were interested in tickets, contact Recreation and Property Services at 905-584-2272 x4235 or email. Limited spaces are available.
  • Mars Canada Family Village including the following stations:
    Kite Building, Birdhouse Making, Scarecrow Building, Pumpkin Carving, Face Painting and Colouring, Sensory Activities, Caledon Mountain (rock climbing), Flipside, Circus Jonathan, Madame Buskerfly, Strolling musicians, Mother's Tent.Farmers market - From 10 am-2 pm, local residents and businesses will be selling their baked goods, produce and products.
  • Nortel Creative Complex
  • Antique tractors, cars and motorbikes will be on display. View local car clubs showcasing their prized possessions; various makes and models will be present.Artisan vendors
  • Sardo Foods Caledon Cafe - Located in the Main Village, the Caledon Café provides various types of food, hot and cold will be available for anyone looking for something to eat throughout the day, as well as washroom facilities and a rest area
  • Loads of local, live music,
  • And to end the night there will be a large firework display

Town of CaledonCaledon Day will be held at Caledon Town Hall (6311 Old Church Rd), rain or shine.  For more details, click on the CALEDON DAY logo above to visit the Caledon Day web page.

Looking Ahead to the Weekend... 
For more details, click any link below or visit  www.caledontoday.com and go to the Coming Events page
  • Saturday, October 4th:  Annual Belfountain Salamander Festival
  • October 4 & 5 - Annual Brampton Model Railroad Show
  • Sunday, October 5th:  The Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club is holding Bruce Trail Day at Forks of the Credit Park
  • Sunday, October 5th:  Dawn to Dusk Rooftop Charity Spin at Riverdale Fitness Mill in Inglewood is holding their second annual 'Rooftop Spin' fundraiser for Hospice Caledon.  Please register and request your pledge forms at info@riverdalefitnessmill.com  or call (905) 838-3236.
Another day - another update!  As always, feel free to forward this e-mail to your friends and colleagues, or let them know about Caledon Today by sending them the link to the website, where they can subscribe for free, right on the home page. 
 
To submit an event, you can CLICK HERE.  Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
 

Shelly Sargent
Caledon Today
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  • Saturday, November 29th, 2008
  • Caledon Seniors Centre at Rotary Place, 7 Rotarian Way  (Behind Caledon Center for Recreation & Wellness) on Bolton's North Hill
  • Show runs from 10am- 3pm
  • One-stop Holiday Shopping
  • Free parking
Vendors in the show will also receive bonus radio commercials as part of the package.    If you are interested in information about the show, drop us a line - giftsyulelove@radiocaledon.com !
 
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