WHAT’S ON

ILLUSTRATIONS JIM STEWART collection. 6:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

OCT 21 & 22 : CREATE A REMEMBRANCE BUTTERFLY WITH BETHELL HOSPICE To be included in a special installation. Children with an adult. Oct 21: 1-4pm. 150 Queen St S, Bolton. Oct 22: 10am-1pm. 225 Dougall Ave, Caledon. Caledon Library, 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

OCT 22, NOV 19 : ARTISAN CRAFT HANDMADE MARKET Beautiful items lovingly made. 10am. 1137 Boston Mills Rd, Caledon. 905838-2520; spirittreecider.com

OCT 25 : 3DPRINTED MINI PLANTERS Use the library’s 3D software and printer to make a planter. Oct 1: Registration opens 10am. 7pm. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen Street S, Bolton. caledon.library.on.ca

What’s on in the Hills

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

arts+letters

NOW – OCT 2 : HEADWATERS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL 2022 Open juried art show and sale of works by 40+ Ontario artists. Sep 30: Campfire Poets (ticketed). Oct 2: A Bookish Afternoon presented by BookLore and Headwaters Arts (ticketed). 10am-5pm. Free. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.org

SEP 25 : INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE WITH PHOTOGRAPHER JASON GEORGE Learn how to photograph wildlife near and far. 2-3:30pm. Free. Shelburne Library, 201 Owen Sound St. 519-925-2168; shelburnelibrary.ca

SEP 30 – OCT 2 : CREEMORE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS A celebration featuring 40+ artists on location, kids’ activities, Indigenous hoop dance, Bruce Trail stories, drag queens and interactive performances by Choir! Choir! Choir! Various locations in Creemore. See website for event times and locations. Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society, 705-466-9906; phahs.ca

SEP 30 – OCT 2 : AUTUMN LEAVES STUDIO TOUR Showcasing local art in various media. Demos at some locations. Map on website. 10am5pm. Free. 519-846-8292; alst.ca Foreboding of Petrels). Moderated by Bernadette Hardaker. 2-5pm. $35. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. BookLore, 519-942-3830; booklore.ca

OCT 1 – JAN 21 : ROSEMARY MOLESWORTH: FROM THERE TO HERE A posthumous, educational overview of Rosemary’s journey with clay over 40 years. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Oct 1: reception 10am-4pm. Museum of Dufferin, Airport Rd & Hwy 89. 1-877941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

OCT 1 : FLOWER CITY SLAM Poetry competition with Ontario’s first poet laureate Randell Adjei. Free, register at bit.ly/3R5kghK. 8pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

OCT 1 & 2 : OAG FALL ART SHOW & SALE – AUTUMN ARTISTRY Local artists’ artwork on display in Orangeville Town Hall. 10am-6pm. Free. 87 Broadway, Orangeville. orangevilleartgroup.com

OCT 2 : A BOOKISH AFTERNOON Bianca Marais (The Witches of Moonshine Manor), Eva Stachniak (The School of Mirrors), Steve Burrows (A

OCT 5 – NOV 6 : INSIDE THE HIVE Karen Brown and Kim Kool showcase art created with beeswax. Oct 8: reception 1-5pm. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. thehiveencausticstudio.com

OCT 13 & 18 : CRICUT 101: FALL WELCOME SIGN No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Download and install Cricut Design Space beforehand or use our devices. Oct 1: Registration opens 10am. 6:30pm. Free. Oct 13: 225 Dougall Ave, Caledon. Oct 18: 15825 McLaughlin Rd, Inglewood. Caledon Library, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

OCT 20 : POP CULTURE THROUGH THE AGES AT PAMA Explore television, film, music, etc from 1930-1980 in PAMA’s

NOV 4 & 5 : SEASONAL WRAPSODY Show and sale of handcrafted local items in various media. Fri 4-8pm. Sat 10am4pm. $2. Gibson Centre, 63 Tupper St W, Alliston. Nottawasaga Handweavers and Spinners Guild, 705-435-6991.

NOV 9 – DEC 4 : RISE AGAIN – ANN RANDERAAD Ann’s latest solo show at the Lavender Lounge & Boutique. Proceeds to Family Transition Place. Nov 12: reception, 11am-3pm. WedSun 10am-4pm. Hereward Farms, 141051 15 Sdrd, East Garafraxa. 519-938-2092; annranderaad.com

NOV 9 – JAN 8 : ARTFUL GIVING Local, handmade gifts for the holiday season. 10am-5pm. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.org

NOV 12 : 3RS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Local artists and businesses offer answers for your gift list. Contact recreationstaff@townofmono.com for info or to book your table. 10am4pm. Free. Monora Park Pavilion, 500 Monora Park Dr, Mono. Town of Mono, 519-941-3599; townofmono.com

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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

www.therosebrampton.ca

www.pama.peelregion.ca

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NOV 16, 24 & 29 : CRICUT 101: HOLIDAY CARDS No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Download and install Cricut Design Space beforehand or use our devices. Nov 1: Registration opens 10am. 6:30pm. Free. Nov 16: 6500 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. Nov 24: 18313 Hurontario St, Caledon. Nov 29: 35 Station St, Alton. Caledon Library, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOV 17 : WREATH & WINE WORKSHOP Create an evergreen wreath with Twine and Tendril. $80; includes supplies and wine; register at recreationstaff@townofmono. com, ages 19+. 7-9pm. Monora Park Pavilion, 500 Monora Park Dr, Mono. 519-941-3599; townofmono.com

NOV 19 – APR 9 : FACING CLAUDE CAHUN & MARCEL MOORE Contemporary artists respond to the ground-breaking photos of these Surrealist artists. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 22 : 3DPRINTED SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENTS Use the library’s 3D software and printer to make ornaments. Nov 1: Registration opens 10am. 7pm. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOV 30 – DEC 11 : HOLIDAY TREASURES Annual juried sale featuring 60 artists and craftspeople in various media. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Airport Rd & Hwy 89, 1-877-941-7787; In The Hills, dufferinmuseum.com

community

FARMERS’ MARKETS

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

CALEDON VILLAGE Fridays, 3-7pm, to Oct 7. Caledon Village Fairgrounds, 18297 Hurontario St. caledonfair.ca

CREEMORE Saturdays, 8:30am12:30pm, to Oct 29. Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St. creemorefarmersmarket.ca

ERIN Thursdays, 3-6:30pm, to Sep 29. Erin Fairgrounds, 184 Main St. erinfarmersmarket.ca

ORANGEVILLE Saturdays, 8am-1pm, to Oct 22. Second St & Broadway. orangevillefarmersmarket.ca SHELBURNE Thursdays, 2-7pm, to Oct 6. First Ave & Owen Sound Sts. shelburnefarmersmarket.ca

NOW – OCT 12 (WEDNESDAYS) : BETHELL HOSPICE: ADULT BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Open to adults experiencing the death of a family member or friend. Free, ages 19+, register at sjanzen@bethellhospice. org or 905-866-2015. 6-7:30pm. Sorrento Retirement Residence, 10 Station Rd, Bolton. bethellhospice.org

NOW – OCT 19 (WEDNESDAYS) : BETHELL HOSPICE: FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP This program is delivered virtually for adults caring for a loved one living with a life-limiting illness. Free, register with Carlie at cfink@ bethellhospice.org or call 905-8723357. 1-2pm. Free. bethellhospice.org

NOW – OCT 30 : SWEET PEA’S PUMPKINFEST Long Jumping Pumpkin Pillow, wagon rides, corn maze and more. Monster truck rides (weekends only, additional fee). $10; under 2 free. Weekends: tickets online only. Wed-Fri: gate only (cash or etransfer). 9:30am5pm. 333329 7th Line Amaranth. 519-938-7098; sweetpeasfarm.ca

NOW – NOV 5 : SMALL HALLS FESTIVAL 2022 From concerts with food pairings and barbeques, to a murder mystery dinner, live theatre, back roads rally and Dan Needles with his True Confessions, there is something for everyone. See website for full program dates and times. Clearview Township Small Halls Festival, 705-428-6230 x262; smallhallsfestival.ca

NOW – DEC 31 : DUFFERIN TOURISM TRAILS Nine specific categories online of Dufferin businesses for locals and visitors to explore and enjoy. 519-941-0490; dufferinbot.ca

NOW – MAY 15 : EXPLORERS’S BIBLE STUDY In-depth Bible study of I & II Timothy and Titus. Online discussion groups available for adults of all ages. $60. ebsbramptonontpm2034. churchcenter.com

SEP 23 : WINES OF THE WORLD 2022 Savour 50+ wines, craft beer, cider and food while enjoying live music. All proceeds to Rotary Club of Palgrave projects. $75 or 10 for $650. 6-9pm. Caledon Equestrian Park, 200 Pine Ave, Caledon. Rotary Club of Palgrave, rotarywow.com

reasonable prices. 9am-noon. High Country United Church, 346255 15 Sdrd, Mono. highcountryunited.weebly.com

SEP 24 : CALEDON VILLAGE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION History, entertainment, games, food and desserts. Free. 9:30am-5pm. Caledon Fairgrounds, 18297 Hurontario St. Caledon Village Association, 519927-3557; caledonvillage.org

SEP 24 : BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Cocktail hour, dinner provided by Lavender Blue, silent auction, games, dancing and music with the Campfire Poets. 6-11:30pm. Museum of Dufferin, Airport Rd & Hwy 89. 519941-6431; bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

SEP 25 : ORANGEVILLE & AREA AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA WALK Walk 1-3 km on the Alder Trails; demos, EMS vehicle tours, prizes, music, free snacks, lunch and water, goodie bags and more! 10am12:30pm. Fendley Park, Orangeville. Autism Speaks Committee, 1-888362-6227 x206; autismspeakscan.ca

SEP 26 : ORANGEVILLE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Book an appointment and make a life-giving donation. 2-7pm. Free. Orangeville Best Western, 7 Buena Vista Dr. Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283; blood.ca

SEP 27 : AN EVENING WITH DR. GABOR MATÉ Authors on Stage: Conversation with renowned authority on stress, trauma and mental well-being. Proceeds to Theatre Orangeville’s New Play Development and the Young Peoples’ programs. 7-9:30pm. $35. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. BookLore, 519-942-3830; booklore.ca

SEP 28 : CALEDON EAST & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY AGM & PRESENTATION Pipe Major Dave Borrett speaks on Caledon’s own Sandhill Pipes and Drums. All welcome – tartans optional! $5; students and members free. 7:30-8:30pm. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-584-0352; cedhs.ca

OCT 1 – APR 30 : WE ARE HOCKEY Exhibit examines persistent racial inequalities in how the game has been presented, and features unsung heroes. 10am-5pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

OCT 1 : CALEDON HORSE TACK SWAP New and used horse equipment for sale at Caledon Village Place and the Agricultural Hall on Caledon Fairgrounds. Email horsetackswap@ gmail.com for info. 10am-3pm. Caledon Village. 519-925-3461; caledonfair.ca

OCT 1 : DUFFERIN COUNTY MEMORIAL WALK FOR RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS Meet at Alder Street Recreation Centre. Send prayers and love. Smudging ceremony. 1-3pm. Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation, Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle, dccrc.ca

OCT 1 & NOV 5 : POPUP DONATION STATION Bring items in good shape and have them transported for you. Supporting Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington. 11am-3pm. Headwaters Home Improvement Centre, 4 Shamrock Rd, Erin. 519-767-9752; habitatgw.ca

OCT 3 : TECH HELP @ THE LIBRARY: READ & LISTEN WITH LIBBY Tour the Libby app, a library in your pocket. Inperson. 1:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 225 Dougall Ave, Caledon. 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

OCT 8 : DECORATED PUMPKIN SALE Purchase carved pumpkins decorated with seasonal flowers and greenery. 8:30-11:30am. Creemore Village Green. Creemore Horticultural Society, gardenontario.org

OCT 8 : CREEMORE MARKET APPLE PIE CONTEST Bring your pie to the Creemore Farmers’ Market by noon for judging. Prize for under 13 as well. Pie served after judging. 10am-1pm. Creemore Farmers’ Market, 10 Caroline St W. 416-407-5132; facebook.com

OCT 9; NOV 12; DEC 11 : WHOLE VILLAGE ORIENTATION Tour the farm and eco-residence. 1-4:30pm. $10. 20725 Shaws Creek Rd, Caledon. 519-941-1099; wholevillage.org

OCT 10 & NOV 14 : EXCEL @ WORK (VIRTUAL) Practical skills for using MS Excel. 3-5pm. Free, register. Jobs Caledon, 18 King St E, Bolton. CCS, 905-584-2300 x200; ccs4u.org

OCT 11 : HOW TO GROW A BRICKANDMORTAR STORE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Eight strategies that work. Free, register. 2-3:30pm. Digital Main Street, Orangeville & Area SBEC, 519941-0440; orangevillebusiness.ca

OCT 11; NOV 8 : BETTER JOBS ONTARIO (FORMERLY SECOND CAREER) MEETING Laid off and interested in training for a new career? Contact jobs@ccs4u.org or join the interactive web meeting. Free, register. 10am-noon. 18 King St E, Bolton. 905-584-2300 x200; ccs4u.org

A Bookish Afternoon

Presented by BookLore Sunday, October 2, 2pm Alton Mill Arts Centre

Hilarity; Foul Play; Palace Intrigue

BIANCA MARAIS The Witches of Moonshyne Manor

A magical madcap romp with feisty octogenarians.

STEVE BURROWS A Foreboding of Petrels

DCI Jejeune returns to battle Antarctic researchers & billionaire philanthropists..

EVA STACHNIAK The School of Mirrors

Two generations of courtesans experience life at the Palace of Versailles.

Tickets available at BookLore or www.headwatersarts.org www.headwaterarts.org 519-942-3830 booklore@bellnet.ca

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OCT 13; NOV 10 : PROBUS CLUB OF ORANGEVILLE MONTHLY MEETINGS Speakers: Oct 13: Colin McNair – Reimagined Nursey Rhymes. Nov 10: TBA. 10am-noon. New Hope Community Church, 690 Riddell Rd, Orangeville. 519317-2887; probusorangeville.club

OCT 16 : EMPTY BOWLS HEADWATERS Specialty local soup served in a handmade bowl you choose, keep the bowl. Proceeds to local food programs. Eat-in or carry-out. 11:30am-4pm. $50, from Ann 519938-2092 or Bridget 416-505-1867. Alton Legion, 1267 Queen St, Alton. 519-938-2092; annranderaad.com

OCT 19 : YOU’RE NOT WRONG TO FEEL THAT WAY: NORMALIZING THE GRIEF JOURNEY Engage with grief pain to move toward healing. 7-9pm. Free, register online or at 905-8571400. Caledon Library, 225 Dougall Ave, Caledon. bethellhospice.org

OCT 22 : TASTE OF AUTUMN Premium gala dinner and fundraiser for Alzheimer Society Dufferin, Rotary Orangeville Highlands projects and Disaster Response Ukraine. $225. 6-11:30pm. Orangeville Best Western. 519-942-1827; tasteofautumn.ca

OCT 25 : ECOMMERCE MARKETING Best practices for success with Andrew Patricio. 2-3pm. Virtual. Free, register. Orangeville & Area SBEC, 519-9410440; orangevillebusiness.ca

OCT 26 : TECH HELP @ THE LIBRARY: GOOGLE TIPS & TRICKS Strategies to make your searches more effective. In-person. 6:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

OCT 27 : UNTOLD STORIES (AGES 17+) Spooky stories about the jail, courthouse, curious collections at PAMA. 8pm. Free, register. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

OCT 30 : A SPECIAL SUNDAY AT THE CHATEAU Ivana and Jan Benda: Improving Lives with Architecture. Proceeds to empower kids through art. 4-6pm. $60, includes bottle of wine; reserve online or at 905729-0011. 3100 Con Rd 3 Adjala, windrushestatewinery.com biases and stereotypes around religious head coverings. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 3 : GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Melissa J. Ellis helps trace your family’s roots using online resources. 6:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOV 9 : THE COST OF ILLNESS Supports to help ease the financial burden. Inperson or on Zoom. 7pm. Free. Caledon Library, 225 Dougall Ave, Caledon. 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOV 9 – DEC 7 (WEDNESDAYS) BETHELL HOSPICE: ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP On Zoom with Louise Sallese and Aldona Morrison. 7-8:30pm. Free, register at 905965-2534. bethellhospice.org

NOV 10 : 2022 CARTERS FALL CHARITY & NOTFORPROFIT LAW™ WEBINAR Sharmila Khare, CRA and Bruce MacDonald, president/ CEO of Imagine Canada. 9am1pm. $25, register. Carters Law Firm, 519-942-0001; carters.ca

NOV 13 : DIAMOND IN THE HILLS FASHION SHOW Luncheon with wine, door prizes and auctions. Proceeds to Bethell Hospice Foundation. 11:30am4:30pm. $150, at diamondinthehills. ca. The Arlington Estate, 8934 Huntington Rd, Vaughan. 905-8383534; foundation.bethellhospice.org

NOV 15 & 17 : GET ON BOARD Roles and responsibilities of the library board, Q&A. Nov 15: 150 Queen St S, Bolton. Nov 17: 225 Dougall Ave, Caledon. 7pm. Free. Caledon Library, 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOV 16 : CREEMORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – MAKE & TAKE NIGHT Guided holiday craft evening. $20$30; register at creemorehort@ gmail.com. 7:30-9pm. St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline St W, Creemore. gardenontario.org

NOV 17 : TRIVIA NIGHT! (VIRTUAL) Fast-paced pop-culture trivia using kahoot. A cellphone or tablet is needed to participate. 7pm. Free. Caledon Library, 905-857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOV 17 – 19 : OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Pack a shoebox with quality toys, school supplies and personal care items to be sent around the world. Nov 17: 5:30-8:30pm. Nov 18: noon4pm. Nov 19: 9am-1pm. Broadway Pentecostal Church, 556 Broadway, Orangeville. samaritanspurse.ca

NOV 18, DEC 2 & 16 : ERIN WINTER FEST Stroll and savour enchanting festivities under twinkling lights. Nov 18: Fest starts. Dec 2: Kids’ Day. Dec 16: Apres Village. Downtown Erin. 519-855-4407; erin.ca

NOV 19 : CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN BAZAAR & BAKE SALE Online ordering, in-person sales. Baked goods, artisan tables and much more! 10am-1pm. 22 Nancy St, Bolton. 905857-0433; christchurchbolton.ca

NOV 19 : SAY “CHEESE”: HOLIDAY PHOTOS @ THE LIBRARY Five-minute time slots include up to two poses. Free, registration opens Nov 1 10am. 11am-1pm. Free. Caledon Library, 15825 McLaughlin Rd. 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOV 21 : TECH HELP @ THE LIBRARY: SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY Avoid hazards and ensure your time spent is fun and fulfilling. In-person. 1:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 225 Dougall Ave. 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOV 23 : PALLIATIVE CARE MYTH BUSTING Palliative care supports available in our community. In-person or on Zoom. 7pm. Free, register. Caledon Library, 225 Dougall Ave. 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

NOV 25 & 26 : BETHELL HOSPICE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Unique and handmade gifts for everyone on your list. Proceeds to Bethell Hospice Foundation. 9am-3pm. Inglewood Community Centre. 905-838-3534; foundation.bethellhospice.org

DEC 2 & 3 : LANDMAN GARDENS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Gift boxes, samples, raffles and more. 10am4pm. Donations to local foodbank. 322345 Conc 6-7, Grand Valley, 519-938-6163; landmangardens.ca

DEC 2 & 3 : CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS GALA Live and silent auctions, music and more. 6pm-1am. $175. The Royal Ambassador Event Centre, 15430 Innis Lake Rd, Caledon East. CCS, 905-5842300 x230; ccshome4theholidays.com

fall fairs

Please see websites for program details.

SEP 2 – 4 : ORANGEVILLE FALL FAIR Orangeville Agricultural Centre, 247090 5 Sdrd, Mono. Orangeville Agricultural Society, 519-9429597; oaseventcentre.ca

SEP 15 – 17 : BRAMPTON FALL FAIR Brampton Fairgrounds, 12942 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon. 905843-0210; bramptonfair.com

SEP 16 & 17 : SHELBURNE FALL FAIR Shelburne & District Fairgrounds, 200 Fiddlepark Ln, Shelburne. shelburnefair.weebly.com

SEP 23 – 25 : GREAT NORTHERN EXHIBITION GNE Fairgrounds, 2220 Fairgrounds Rd N, Stayner. greatnorthernex.com

SEP 23 – 25 : GRAND VALLEY FALL FAIR Grand Valley Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, 60 Main St N, Grand Valley. 226-9793724; grandvalleyfallfair.ca

SEP 23 – 25 : BOLTON FALL FAIR Albion & Bolton Fairgrounds, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-880-0369; boltonfair.ca

OCT 6 – 10 : ERIN FALL FAIR Erin Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, 190 Main St, Erin. erinfair.com

outdoor+sport

NOW – OCT 27 (THURSDAYS) : DUFFERIN DIRT RUNNERS Meet at a different spot near Orangeville for a 5 km to 8 km run followed by social time. 6pm. facebook.com

SEP 23 & 24 : PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S GTA RIDE Fun, challenging routes: 40 km up to 97 km. Register online. 7am-3pm. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. Parkinson Canada, 1-800-5653000; pedalingforparkinsons.ca

SEP 24 : CALEDON HILLS BRUCE TRAIL CLUB PREDICTION HIKE Predict your time to complete a 7 km or 20 km hike. All welcome. Proceeds to trail maintenance and development. 8:30am-2:30pm. $26, register. Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve, Bruce Trail Parking Lot, Hockley Road, Mono. caledonbrucetrail.org

SEP 24 : BELFOUNTAIN SALAMANDER FESTIVAL Music, activities, vendors, local food. 11am-3pm. Free. Belfountain Village Church, 17258 Old Main St and CVC Park. Belfountain Community Organization, 519-927-3204; belfountain.ca

SEP 24; OCT 2, 22, 29 & 30; NOV 5 & 6 : EVERDALE COMMUNITY HARVEST DAYS All ages and abilities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and water bottle. Gloves, hot drinks and light snacks provided. 1-5pm. Free. Bela Farm, 5750 Sixth Line, Hillsburgh. 519-855-4859; everdale.org

OCT 1 : DUFFERIN FARM TOUR Selfguided tour of local farms, activities, produce to purchase. Donation to local food banks, register. 9am4pm. dufferinfarmtour.com

OCT 1 : HONEY GARLIC FESTIVAL Come to the farm to enjoy vendors, food, entertainment, learn about garlic and bees. Donation of canned goods or cash for The Exchange. 11am-4pm. 16555 Humber Station Rd, Caledon. albionhillscommunityfarm.org

OCT 2 : BACK ROADS RALLY Explore Clearview by motorcycle, car or ATV. See website for trail details and to register. $30, includes BBQ lunch. Stayner Community Centre. Clearview Township Small Halls Festival, 705428-6230 x262; smallhallsfestival.ca

OCT 2 : BRUCE TRAIL DAY – CALEDON HILLS Guided hikes, family activities and BBQ. 9:30am-2:30pm. Free. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi International Centre, 248305 5 Sdrd, Mono. Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club, caledonbrucetrail.org

OCT 2 : BRUCE TRAIL DAY – DUFFERIN Guided hikes, children’s treasure hike, snacks and more. Free. Splitrock Narrows Reserve, 755437 2nd Ln EHS, Mono. dufferinbrucetrailclub.org

OCT 15 & 16 : WEST CREDIT RIVER HERITAGE WALK Stroll the river’s edge to discover vignettes of local history, murder, Group of Seven landscapes. Learn about trout and fly fishing. Proceeds to protecting the river. $20; children 12 & under free with an adult; book a time slot online. 10am-5pm. 702 River Rd, Belfountain. 519-316-0060; heritagewalkingtour.rsvpify.com

OCT 18: BEST PRACTICES FOR WOODLANDS: TELLTALE SIGNS YOUR WOODLAND NEEDS HELP Signs and solutions webinar for landowners in the Credit River Watershed. 7-8pm. Free. CVC, 1-800-668-5557; cvc.ca

OCT 19 : CREEMORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – VISITORS’ NIGHT David Hawke, naturalist, on wildflowers of Simcoe County. 7:30-9pm. St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline St W, Creemore. gardenontario.org

OCT 24 : BEST PRACTICES FOR WOODLANDS: SUSTAINABLE TRAILS FOR YOUR PROPERTY For rural landowners in the Credit River Watershed. Bill Goulding webinar on designing a natural trail system to monitor forest health. 6:30-8pm. Free. CVC, 1-800-668-5557; cvc.ca

kids

NOW – OCT 31 : DOWNEY’S PUMPKINFEST Wagon rides, corn maze and fall farm fun. 9:30am-5pm. Downey’s Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon. 905-838-2990; downeysfarm.com

SEP 24 : FAMILY FUN ACTIVITY – AGES 4 TO 12 Drop in to create artwork inspired by Russna Kaur. Adult accompaniment. Free, donations welcome. 1-4:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

SEP 27 : CANADIAN TRIVIA NIGHT (FROM EH TO ZED) We use Kahoot, so please have two devices (one for questions on Zoom, one for submitting answers). Info via confirmation email. 7pm. Free, register. Caledon Library, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

Headwaters A rts p resent s

26th Annual Juried Fall Festival Art Show & Sale

Sep 14 to Oct 2

26th Annual Fall Festival Art Show & Sale

Headwaters Arts Gallery, Alton Mill Arts Centre, Alton

Celebrating Fall and all the Arts! Headwaters Arts proudly presents the following events under the beautiful, tented roof over the Annex at the Alton Mill Arts Centre.

Sun Oct 2

A Bookish Afternoon

2pm

Fri Sep 30

The Campfire Poets

7:30pm to 10:00pm

Live in Concert! The entire 5-piece band takes the stage and promises to get you up and dancin’.

Refreshments/Bar

Tickets: $30 including HST Available at Headwaters Arts: headwatersarts.org

Three engaging authors, Bianca Marais, The Witches of Moonshyne Manor, Steve Burrows, A Foreboding of Petrels and Eva Stachniak, The School of Mirrors, grace the stage under the tented roof for readings and insights about their published works. Proudly presented by BookLore, in partnership with Headwaters Arts.

Wine Bar/Refreshments

Tickets: $35 including HST Available at BookLore: booklore@bellnet.ca Headwaters Arts: headwatersarts.org

COMING THIS FALL to the HEADWATERS ARTS GALLERY Oct 6 to Nov 7

Inside the Hive Fine Art in Beeswax

Brilliant works by The Hive Encaustic Alton Mill Studio and Headwaters Arts artists Karen Brown and Kim Kool.

Nov 9 to Jan 8

Artful Giving

If you are looking for local, handmade, beautifully crafted and thoughtfully created gifts to give to that special someone this holiday season, this is your place to come and shop!

For tickets and detailed schedule: headwatersarts.org www.headwaterarts.org Events take place at the Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen Street W, Alton