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FARMERS’ MARKETS

ORANGEVILLE: Saturdays, 8am-1pm, to Oct 23. 90 Broadway parking lot. Indoor winter market, Saturdays, Nov 6 to Apr 23, 9am-1pm, Town Hall Opera House. orangevillefarmersmarket.ca CREEMORE: Saturdays, 8:30am12:30pm, to Oct 9. Creemore Springs Brewery parking lot, 139 Mill St. creemorefarmersmarket.ca

ALLISTON: Saturdays, 8am-2pm, to Oct 30. Centre St & Victoria St E. rurban.ca

What’s on in the Hills

A C A L E NDA R OF AU T UMN H A PPE NING S

As the pandemic evolves, many familiar events have moved online while others have instituted Covid-19 protocols. When planning to participate, please check the websites or social media platforms of your favourite performers and organizations for updates.

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NOW – OCT 3 : HEADWATERS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL SHOW & SALE – RAISING THE BAR Juried show featuring 30+ artists in various media. 10am-5pm. Free. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.org

NOW – OCT 30 (THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS) : WHITE FRAGILITY BOOK STUDY Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism. Buy book at the church office $15. 10-11:30am. Free, register. 22 Nancy St, Bolton. 905-857-0433; christchurchbolton.ca

NOW – DEC 31 : PAMA OUTDOOR EXHIBIT – KATHERINE TAKPANNIE: ONE This Inuk artist-photographer reminisces about her ancestral home in Iqaluit, Nunavut. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

SEP 30 : #HOPEANDHEALINGCANADA WITH TRACEY-MAE CHAMBERS Watch the artist create her art installation on PAMA’s front lawn. On display until Oct 3. 8am-6pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

OCT 3 – BECOMING LEIDAH BOOK LAUNCH Talk and book signing by Mono author Michelle Grierson. Free. 2pm. BookLore, 121 First St, Orangeville. 519-942-3830; booklore.ca

OCT 6 – 17 : 20/20 VISION – SOLO EXHIBIT Janet Simmons Sweet’s search for a perfect vision in an imperfect Covid world. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 416-797-3954; janetsimmonssweet.ca

OCT 16, 23 & OCT 30 : WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES Strengthen your writing voice with Carol Good. Zoom. 10am-noon. Free, register.

OCT 20 : ADULT CRAFT CLUB CULTURE DAYS EDITION: FOLDED PAPER FLOWERS Create these beauties using maps! Pickup instructions will be sent to participants. Zoom. Free, register. 7pm. Caledon Library, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

SEP 25 – OCT 16 : AUTUMN REFLECTIONS EN PLEIN AIR CONTEST Find an artist capturing King’s outdoor wonders (see Instagram or Facebook for hints). Oct 16: awards event, 1-4pm. Free. Cold Creek Conservation Area, Nobleton. 905-833-2331; artssocietyking.ca

NOV 17 : ADULT CRAFT CLUB: FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS Give one to a friend! Pickup instructions will be sent to participants. Zoom. Free, register. 7pm. Caledon Library, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOW – OCT 30 (THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS) : WHITE FRAGILITY BOOK STUDY Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism. Buy book at the church office $15. 10-11:30am. Free, register. 22 Nancy St, Bolton. 905-857-0433; christchurchbolton.ca

NOW – DEC 17 (FRIDAYS) : ADULT COFFEE/TEA & CONNECTION Local guest speakers, information sessions and more! 1-2:30pm. Free. Grand Valley Library, 4 Amaranth St E, Grand Valley. 519-928-5622; townofgrandvalley.ca

NOW – MAY 9 (MONDAYS) : EXPLORER’S BIBLE STUDY The Prophets of Israel explores 17 books from the Old Testament. Newcomers welcome. 7-8pm. Free, register on the website. Brampton Christian School, 12480 Hutchinson Farm Lane, Caledon. 905484-1263; ebsbramptonontpm2034. churchcenter.com

SEP 24 – DEC 31 : PAMA PEEL TIME CAPSULE VIRTUAL EXHIBITION Submit stories and images of a Covid Peel. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

SEP 28 : DANCING WITH PARKINSON’S Seated dance class for all seniors, their care partners and families. Free, register, virtual program. 1-2pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

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SEP 25 – OCT 16 : AUTUMN REFLECTIONS EN PLEIN AIR CONTEST Find an artist capturing King’s outdoor wonders (see Instagram or Facebook for hints). Oct 16: awards event, 1-4pm. Free. Cold Creek Conservation Area, Nobleton. 905833-2331; artssocietyking.ca Caledon Library, 905-857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

ABBREVIATIONS CCS Caledon Community Services

CPCC Caledon Parent-Child Centre DCAFS Dufferin Child and Family Services

DPSN Dufferin Parent Support Network MOD Museum of Dufferin – Regular admission: $5; seniors $4; children 5-14 $2; under 5 free; family $12

PAMA Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives – Regular admission: $5; students, seniors $4; family (2 adults & 5 children) $12 NVCA Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

OAS Orangeville Agricultural Society Event Centre

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SEP 24, OCT 29 & NOV 26 : CALEDON SENIORS’ CENTRE TAKE-OUT MONTHLY DINNERS Sep 24: homemade lasagna. Oct 29, Nov 26: TBA. $14; call two days before to order; local delivery $2. Pickup: 5-6pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. caledonseniors.ca

SEP 25 : BELFOUNTAIN COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE & MUSIC FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER Local musicians, food and fun with new friends. Proceeds to the Belfountain Community Organization. Free. Community Hall, 17204 Main St, Belfountain. 519-927-3204; belfountain.ca

SEP 26 : ORANGEVILLE & AREA AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA WALK ON WHEELS CAR PARADE See the website for parade route. Proceeds to autism awareness. 10-11:30am. Community Living Dufferin, 065371 Cty Rd 3, East Garafraxa. Autism Speaks Committee, 1-888-362-6227 ext 206;, autismspeakscan.ca

SEP 27 : ORANGEVILLE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The need for blood goes on. Book your appointment on the website. 2-7pm. Best Western, 7 Buena Vista Dr, Orangeville. Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283; blood.ca

SEP 29, OCT 6 & 13 : TASTE OF AUTUMN VIRTUAL CHEF SERIES 2021 Local chefs cook on YouTube with great prizes. Link and recipe sent on registration. Proceeds to Family Transition Place, Rotary Community Choice Grants and the End Polio Now Campaign. 8-9pm. $45 each, tax receipt. Rotary Club of Orangeville, tasteofautumn.ca

SEP 29 & OCT 20 : CALEDON SENIORS’ CENTRE TAKE-OUT SPECIAL LUNCHES Sep 29: fish and chips. Oct 20: vegetable zucchini bake. $7; call two days before to order; local delivery $2. Pickup: 11:30am-12:30pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. caledonseniors.ca

OCT 1 – DEC 31 : NEW INSPIRING STORIES OF WOMEN IN THE PAMA COLLECTIONS Celebrate Women’s History Month in this virtual exhibit. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

OCT 2 – 31 : COMPASS RUN FOR FOOD Family-friendly 5km run/walk, 10.5km run and kids’ fun run with proceeds to Dufferin County food security. Walk virtually or in-person starting Oct 2. 8am-5pm. Register. Compass Community Church, 246289 Hockley Rd, Mono. compassrun.com

OCT 4 : NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION WALK Bringing awareness about Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls. Meet at the court house back parking lot. Noon12:30pm. Free. Orangeville Court House, 10 Louisa St, Orangeville. dufferincountyculturalresourcecircle.org

OCT 13 : PRIVACY CHECKUP: STAY SAFE ONLINE Protect yourself and your online activities. Zoom. Free, register. 7pm. Caledon Library, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

OCT 14 & NOV 11 : PROBUS CLUB OF ORANGEVILLE MONTHLY MEETINGS Retired professionals foster friendship, activities and learning through informative speakers. Sep 9: Former Governor General David Johnson. Oct 14, Nov 11: TBA. Zoom. 10am. 519307-2887; probusorangeville.com

OCT 17 : EMPTY BOWLS HEADWATERS Fill a pottery bowl with local soup, keep the bowl as a reminder of those less fortunate. Proceeds to regional food programs. $45, at annranderaadpottery. com and Booklore. 11:30am-4pm. Alton Legion, 1267 Queen St, Alton. 519-9382092; annranderaadpottery.com

OCT 21 – DEC 24 : THE SISTERS TOUCH OF CHRISTMAS Hand-painted ornaments, bakery, décor and more. Thur Fri 10am-7pm. Sat 10am-6pm. Sun 11am-4pm. Dec 20-23: 10am7pm. Dec 24: 10am-3pm. St. Kosmas Aitolos Greek Orthodox Monastery, 14155 Caledon-King Twnln S, Bolton. 905-859-8077; thesisterstoc.com carriers. Rabies: $30, minimum age 3 months. Microchip: $30; email for an appointment by Oct 16. Dr. F. Walker, DVM. 10am-1pm. Premier Equipment, 8911 Wellington Rd 124, Ospringe. 519-833-2287; uppercredit.com

OCT 28 : GHOST WALKING TOUR WITH STEVE COLLIE (“THE GHOST GUY”) Ever had a run-in with a Brampton ghost? See website for Covid selfassessment. 7-8:30pm. $8, register. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 4 : CHURCH & CHARITY LAW™ WEBINAR Tony Manconi, Canada Revenue Agency; Kenneth Goodman, Attorney General’s Office; Ken Hall, Robertson Hall Insurance Ltd. $20, call or email to register. 9am-1:30pm. Carters Law Firm, 1-877-942-0001 x230; carters.ca

NOV 10 : WHAT’S NEW IN SOCIAL MEDIA New popular tools and apps. Zoom. 7pm. Free, register. Caledon Library, 905-857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOV 18 – 20 : OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX DROP-OFF Giftfilled shoeboxes for struggling children in the developing world. Thur 5:308:30pm. Fri noon-4pm. Sat 9:30am1pm. Broadway Pentecostal Church, 556 Broadway Ave, Orangeville. 416-697-9999; samaritanspurse.ca

NOV 20 : CALEDON SENIORS’ CENTRE CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE Stock up on your baked goods for the holidays! 8am-1pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

fall fairs

These fairs plan to go ahead this year, but check their websites and other local fairs for updates or virtual events.

SEP 24 – 26: BOLTON FALL FAIR Albion & Bolton Fairgrounds, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-880-0369; boltonfair.ca

kids

NOW – JUN 20 (MONDAYS) : ORANGEVILLE TRADITIONAL SCOUTING Program for 7- to 10-year-olds. 7-8:30pm. $120. Mono Amaranth Public School, Hockley Road, Orangeville. traditionalscouting.ca

NOW – OCT 9 : MAPLE GROVE FARM CORN MAZE & WAGON RIDES Carouse through the corn maze and choose a pumpkin. 9am-5pm. 936576 Airport Rd, Mulmur. 705435-5386; maplegrovefarm.ca

NOW – OCT 31 (SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS) : DOWNEY’S PUMPKINFEST Live entertainment, activities and farm animals. 9:30am-5pm. Downey’s Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon. 905-838-2990; downeysfarm.com

SEP 24 : NAT’S ROBOTICS ACADEMY Learn computer language while programming a virtual robot. Ages 9 to14.Zoom. 4-5pm. Free, register. Caledon Library, 905-857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

SEP 28 : FROM EH TO ZED CANADIAN TRIVIA NIGHT Family-friendly fun. Zoom and Kahoot, need two devices to play. Free, register. 7pm. Caledon Library, 905-857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

SEP 29 : FINDING THE OJIBWE HORSE WITH KEN MACDONALD & RHONDA SNOW Music and painting combine to share stories of the “small horses of the big woods.” Zoom. Ages 6 to 12. 7pm. Free. Caledon Library, 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

OCT 2 : PAINT-POURING ART FOR TEENS Make colourful works of abstract art in person. 12:30pm. Free. 12570 Kennedy Rd, Caledon. Caledon Library – SouthFields Pop-Up, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

OCT 4 – NOV 27 (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS) : STORY TIME ONLINE! Songs, stories and rhymes to support love of reading. Zoom. A scarf and shaker available for pickup. Mon 9:30am. Wed 1pm. Sat 9:30. Free, register. Caledon Library, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

OCT 5 : KIDS’ PUMPKIN LUMINARIES (LIVE!) Brighten up your night. Zoom. Ages 6 to 10.Free, register. 4pm. Caledon Library, 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

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