Community Calendar
Monday May 12 2008
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.
Wednesday, May 21
Free arthritis information night, featuring Jean McKellar, a physiotherapist with The Arthritis Society, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lord Dufferin Centre, Orangeville. Learn about the many different kinds of arthritis and explore strategies for managing your arthritis. Preregistration is required by calling 888-434-0009, ext. 222.
Saturday, May 24
Open House Historical Tour and afternoon tea, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Laurel Church.
The Shelburne & District Horticultural Society Plant Sale at Wrigglesworth Plaza, Highways 89 and 124, 9 to 11 a.m.
EWAG hosting Perennial Plant Sale from 9 to 11 a.m. in two locations: McEnery’s Insurance, Main Street Erin, and 310 Main Street South, Rockwood. Opulent, hardy perennials from local gardeners, great prices. To make plant donation call Gillian at 519-833-9696.
Yard sale at Orangeville Christian school, Veterans’ Way, Orangeville, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 25
Guest speaker Rev. Joan Silcox-Smith, speaking at Laurel United Church’s 160th anniversary. Refreshments available, everyone welcome!
Tuesday, May 27
Bob Leask speaks on variegated perennials and friends, 7 to 9 p.m. at Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church, Orangeville. In his garden, Leask weaves a supporting and surprising cast of conifers, annuals and perennials creating an enchanting tapestry of textures based on “green”. Tickets $10 in advance (at BookLore or reserve by calling 519-942-4129.
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