New Cheltenham Parent Child Centre Location - Programs are now running at a temporary location in Cheltenham until further notice.  You can now find them at Cheltenham United Church located at 14309 Credit View Road.     
 

• Meeting of the Orangeville & District Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Silent Auction. Refreshments. Visitors welcome.
• Bereaved Parents of Canada group meets, 7:30-9 pm, in the studio at Tara Winds Farm, 19223 Hurontario St, Caledon. Dedicated to the support and encouragement of those who have lost a child. No fee. Refreshments served. Facilitated by a registered nurse and bereaved parent. 519-927-3387, info1@bereavedparentsofcanada.ca, www.bereavedparentsofcanada.ca.  
• Caledon Public Library, Albion Bolton Branch: Preschool Story Time: For children aged 3 to 6 who are ready to be on their own.  Development of listening and social skills is encouraged through a program of stories, music, crafts, finger plays and rhymes! The cost for 8 week session is $20.00 per child. (9:45am & 1pm)
• Caledon Public Library, Albion Bolton Branch: Tales For Tots: Specifically for 2 and 3 year olds, accompanied by an adult.  Activities abound that will captivate this younger crowd's attention: Stories, finger plays, music, crafts and more!  The cost for 8 week session is $20.00 per child.  (10:45am)
• Caledon Pulbic Library, Margaret Dunn Valleywood Branch: Geared for families with children aged 2 to 6 years old.  This program is specifically designed to accommodate families and/or caregivers with the opportunity to enjoy stories, music, crafts and more together!  The cost for 8 week session is $20.00 per child (2:15pm)
• Love Your Library Open House:  Caledon Village Branch:  6-8 pm Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, October 15;

• Community Consultation: "Do we need a shelter for abused women and their children in Caledon?", 7:30 pm, Caledon Village Place, Hwy 10, Caledon. Online survey at www.familytransitionplace.ca , until Oct 31. For more info, call Family Transition Place 905-584-4357
• This event is for the birds-literally.  From 6:30-9:30pm at Albion Hills Conservation Area - Chalet 16500 Hwy 50, Palgrave you can learn all about creating bird habitat on your rural property, then join anaturalist for a unique night hike to explore the hunting and nesting grounds of some of our most exciting cavity nesters, the eastern screech owl and the barred owl.  Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a small flashlight.  This is a free event, but space is limited so please pre-register to avoid disappointment.  Contact Julie at jhordowick@trca.on.ca  or 416-661-6600 ext. 5644 for details or visit www.trcastewardshipevents.ca  to register.  Event hosted by TRCA on behalf of the Caring for the Moraine project partners.  Funding provided by the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and the Region of Peel
• Caledon Public Library is pleased to be able to bring this 10 week course to you, taught by renown Spanish teacher, Virginia Argarate.   Spanish  course will be offered at the Albion Bolton Library every Wednesday from October 8 through to December 10, 2008 .  The cost for the course is $150.00 for 10 weeks.  Advance registration is required .
• Caledon Public Library -If you love books, love talking about them and love recommending them even more, then don't miss out on The Page Turners Club.  Every week we'll delve into new titles, old favourites, even classics. Everything from fiction to non-fiction to graphic novels will be discussed.   Dedicated book lovers ages 8 -12 are invited to attend!   The club members will meet at 4:15 pm every Wednesday from October 8th to December 17th inclusive
  

Thursday, October 16:

• Caledon Seniors Centre hosts a trip to Casino Rama. Buffet lunch. Bus leaves Centre 9 am; returns 5 pm. Cost $10/person. To reserve, call 905-951-6114.
• Badminton Club of Caledon starts its fall season, 8-10 pm, at Robert F Hall School, Caledon East. For more information, call Emma 905-838-2004.
• Caledon Public Library is pleased to be able to bring this 10 week course to you, taught by renown Spanish teacher, Virginia Argarate.   Spanish  course will be offered at the Albion Bolton Library every Wednesday from October 8 through to December 10, 2008 .  The cost for the course is $150.00 for 10 weeks.  Advance registration is required . (6:30pm)
• Make A Wish Story Time: 6:45pm - Caledon Public Library -Caledon East:  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 we'll listen to heart warming stories and make a craft for someone special. 
• Tales For Tots - Caledon Public Library -Albion Bolton Branch, 9:45am, Specifically for 2 and 3 year olds, accompanied by an adult.  Activities abound that will captivate this younger crowd's attention: Stories, finger plays, music, crafts and more!  The cost for 8 week session is $20.00 per child.
• Caledon Public Library -CPL Book Club:  Club members will meet on October 16, 2008 at the Caledon East Branch at 1:30 PM to discuss the book "Before I Wake" by Robert Wiersema.  Everyone is welcome.
• Caledon Public Library - Caledon Village Branch:  Learn how to draw cute and hilarious versions of yourself, your friends, and even your favourite characters. This will be the last run of this hit program, being held at the Caledon Village Branch on Oct. 16th for teens ages 8 - 15, so don't miss it! This is a free workshop, however advance registration is required.

Friday, October 17 

• "COPEing with Toddler Behaviour", a free eight-week parent education series begins 9:45-11:30 am, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Childcare provided for a small fee. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org  
  
• Caledon Meals on Wheels offers a Gentle Fitness Program for Seniors each Friday, 10-11 am, at St. James Church Senior's Drop-In, Caledon East. This program helps increase muscle strength, flexibility & mobility. Call 905-857-7651 or 905-584-2992.
• The Caledon East Seniors Club presents a Euchre Night, 7:30 pm, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Everyone welcome. Admission $4/person. Draws, prizes and lunch provided.
• Caledon Public Library, Albion Bolton Branch: Babies & Books - 10 am.  A program for our youngest patrons aged 6 - 11 months, accompanied by an adult.  Come prepared to sing, play and enjoy enchanting stories!  The cost for 8 week session is $20.00 per child.
• Caledon Public Library, Albion Bolton Branch: Small Oneders - 10:45am.  For pre-toddlers aged 12 - 23 months, accompanied by an adult.  This program promises to be onederful for this specific age group.  Rhyming, music, singing and dancing will enhance stimulating stories of all kinds!  The cost for 8 week session is $20.00 per child
• Caledon Public Library, Albion Bolton Branch: Tales For Tots: Specifically for 2 and 3 year olds, accompanied by an adult. Activities abound that will captivate this younger crown's attention: stories, finger plays, music, crafts and more! The cost for 8 week session is $20.00 per child. (2pm)