WHAT’S ON

ILLUSTRATIONS JIM STEWART

What’s on in the Hills

A C A L E NDA R OF SPRING 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 – APR 24 : SYMPHONY OF SEASONS Artists explore life’s joys,changes and discoveries. WedSun 10am-5pm. Free. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 519943-1149; headwatersarts.org

NOW – JUN 1 : POWER PLAY: HOCKEY IN CONTEMPORARY ART Virtual tour examines hockey’s role in nationalism, gender, race, physical and mental health. PAMA, 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

APR 7 : ELIZABETH SCAVETTA TEEN WRITING SERIES PRESENTS AUTHOR JASMIN KAUR Explore the art of creating poetry and free verse novels. 7pm. Free, virtual. Caledon Library, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

APR 9 : EASTER COOKIE DECORATING Each time slot hosts 10 participants for 25 minutes. 11am-1:30pm. $5, register in person at Bike Shop Café or evocycles.ca. Bike Shop Café, Inglewood. 905-838-1698; evocycles.ca 225 Dougall Ave, Caledon. 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

APR 14 : INDIGENOUS SERIES: BOOK CLUB Five Little Indians by Michelle Good. Reserve a copy at the library. Free, virtual.7pm. Caledon Library, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

APR 20 : ADULT CRAFT CLUB: DIY BLACKOUT POETRY FRAMED ART Create with different materials. 18+. Free, register for Zoom link and supplies pickup details. 6:30pm. Caledon Library, 905-857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

APR 21 : CRICUT 101: PERSONALIZE YOUR REUSABLE MUG Make vinyl decals with a Cricut. No experience necessary. Supplies provided, bring your own mug or water bottle. 6:30pm. Free. Caledon Library – Southfields Village,

APR 23 – JUL 2 : THE WORKS OF STEVEN VOLPE Orangeville artist uses a narrative, realist style to convey irony, metaphor, social commentary and human psychology. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Silo Gallery, Museum of Dufferin, Airport Rd & Hwy 89. 1-877941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

APR 30 : DREAM BIG MARKET Youth makers, bakers, creators and artists from Dufferin County, aged 12 to 25 sell their wares. Free with food bank donation. 10am-2pm. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. Dufferin Board of Trade, 519-941-0490; dufferinbot.ca

APR 30 – MAY 1 : SPRING THAW: NEW BEGINNINGS OPEN HOUSE Open studios, marketplace and live music. 10am-5pm. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-941-9300; altonmill.ca

MAY 3 : IN CONVERSATION WITH BIDEMI OLOYEDE The human subject as a focus for photography. Noon-1pm. Free, register; held using Microsoft Teams. PAMA, 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

JUN 1 – JUL 3: REFLECTIONS Artists visually depict their reflections on Canada. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.org

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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

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JUN 2 : CONNECTIONS ART & BOOK CLUB The Way the Crow Flies by AnnMarie MacDonald. Free, register with Brampton Library and pick up the book. 7-8:30pm. Brampton Library, PAMA, 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

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ORANGEVILLE WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET APRIL 2 – 23: Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Orangeville Town Hall, 87 Broadway. orangevillefarmersmarket.ca

CREEMORE EASTER MARKET APRIL 16: 9am-1pm. Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St, Creemore. creemorefarmersmarket.ca

SUMMER FARMERS’ MARKETS

MAY 7: ORANGEVILLE Saturdays, 8am-1pm. 90 Broadway parking lot. orangevillefarmersmarket.ca

MAY 21: CREEMORE Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm. Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St, Creemore. creemorefarmersmarket.ca

JUN 11: BOLTON Saturdays, 9am1pm. The Royal Courtyards, 18 King St. E. downtownbolton.ca JUNE 23: ERIN Thursdays, 3-6:30pm. Erin Fairgrounds, 184 Main St, Erin. erinfarmersmarket.ca

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

NOW – MAY 31: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Examine Dufferin County’s rare artifacts and archival documents up close. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Museum of Dufferin, Airport Rd & Hwy 89. 1-877-9417787; dufferinmuseum.com

APR 2 – AUG 6 (FIRST SATURDAYS) : POP-UP DONATION STATION See website for acceptable items. 11am3pm. Headwaters Home Improvement Centre, 4 Shamrock Rd, Erin. Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington, 519-767-9752; habitatgw.ca

APR 4, 11 &, 25; MAY 2 : CONNECTING CALEDON SENIORS PROGRAM 55+ (IN-PERSON) Learn computer basics and practise with the take-home laptop kit. Register with Kelly at 905-857-1400 ext. 218. 2pm. Free. Caledon Library – Southfields Village branch, Caledon. 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

APR 6 : LIVING WITH ADVANCED CANCER Options and strategies for healthy coping. Free, register; virtual event. 7pm. Caledon Library, 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

APR 7 : PAMA REOPENING New hours: Thu 11am-7pm. Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 1-5pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

APR 10 & MAY 14 : WHOLE VILLAGE ORIENTATION Tour the farm and ecoresidence virtually or in person. 1-4pm. $10. 20725 Shaws Creek Road, Caledon. 519-941-1099; wholevillage.org

APR 13 : 10 KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS YOU NEED TO KNOW! Make your online life more efficient. Free, register; virtual event. 7pm. Caledon Library, 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

APR 13 : SENIORS’ EASTER LUNCHEON & BINGO Ham and dessert. Pick-up 11:30-noon. Sit-in noon. $10 for lunch, register; $5 for 3 Bingo cards; local delivery $2. In-person Bingo 1pm. 11:30am-2:30pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

APR 14, MAY 12 & JUN 9 : PROBUS CLUB OF ORANGEVILLE MONTHLY MEETINGS Apr 14: 25th anniversary of the Probus Club of Orangeville with Deb Sherwood, Orangeville Historical Society. May 12 & Jun 9: Speakers TBA. 10am-noon. New Hope Community Church, 690 Riddell Rd, Orangeville. 519-307-2887; probusorangeville.club

APR 23 : CHRIST CHURCH BOLTON GARAGE SALE Deals on household goods, antiques, furniture and more. 8am1pm. Christ Church Bolton, 22 Nancy St. 905-857-0433; christchurchbolton.ca

APR 23 : FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST SPECIAL Peameal bacon. Sit-in 9 and 10:30am. Curbside pick-up 10am. $15; children 10 & under $10; register. 9am-noon. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

APR 23 & MAY 28 : FOOD + CLIMATE – HOW TO EAT TO SAVE THE PLANET The consequences of our meals – Project Drawdown. 10am-noon. Free. Palgrave United Church, 34 Pine Ave. ecoCaledon, Palgrave United Community Kitchen, 905880-0303; palgravekitchen.org

APR 27 : LOOKING AHEAD TO RETIREMENT Make every dollar count. Presented by the Credit Counselling Society. 6pm. Free, register; virtual. Caledon Library, 905-857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

APR 29, 30 & MAY 1 : 2022 HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW Everything for the home, plus artisans and wellness experts. Pet-friendly. Fri 4-9pm. Sat 10am-6pm. Sun 10am-5pm. Entrance and parking by donation to Caledon Meals on Wheels. Albion Bolton Community Centre, Bolton. 705-7732512; homeandlifestyleshow.ca

APR 29, MAY 27 & JUN 24 : CALEDON SENIORS’ CENTRE MONTHLY DINNERS Apr 29: Stuffed chicken breast. Call by Apr 27. May 27: BBQ hamburger or hotdog. Call by May 25. Jun 24: Chicken kebab. Call by Jun 22. Pick-up 4:30-5:30pm. Sit-in 5:30pm. $15; local delivery $2. 4:306:30pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

MAY 6 : MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA Fancy sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, jam and assorted desserts. Pick-up 1:30-2pm. Sit-in 2-4pm. $20; local delivery $2. Call by May 4. 1:30-4pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

MAY 7 : MOTHER’S DAY PLANT & BAKE SALE Pre-order hanging baskets, urns, flowers and herbs, pick up in time for Mother’s Day. Craft vendors. 8-11am. Primrose United Church, 486281 30 Sdrd Mono. 519-9252397; shelburneprimrose.com

MAY 12 : UNCOVERING HISTORY: AN INTERACTIVE SCAVENGER HUNT Challenges and puzzles. $8; $25 group rate (up to 4 adults), register; timeslots every 15 minutes; last timeslot 8pm. 6-9pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

MAY 14 : TRUNK SALE, BOOK ODDS’N ENDS FUNDRAISING SALE Book your rental space – 2 parking spots for $30. Bring your goods and sell! Breakfast, BBQ and goodies available. 8am-1pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

MAY 18 & JUN 15 : CALEDON SENIORS’ CENTRE SPECIAL LUNCH May 18: Quiche. Call by May 16 at 3:30. Jun 15: BBQ. Call by Jun 13 at 3:30. Pickup 11:30-noon. Sit-in noon. $10; local delivery $2. 11:30am12:30pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

MAY 28 : GRAND VALLEY LIONS DUCK RACE Live entertainment, children’s activities. Food available. Noon-4pm. Free; ducks $5. Hereward Park, 200 Main St S, Grand Valley. 519-943-5471; grandvalleylions.com

JUN 10 – 12 : CALEDON FAIR Truck and tractor pull, demo derby, entertainment and more! Caledon Fairgrounds, 18297 Hurontario St, Caledon Village. Caledon Agricultural Society, 519-927-5730; caledonfair.ca

JUN 17 : STRAWBERRY SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT Take-out 1:30-2pm. Local delivery $2. Call to register. 1:304pm. Free. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

JUN 23 : AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS A casually elegant outdoor fête at a private property in Mono. Proceeds to Dufferin Community Foundation. Table of 8 $1,200. 5:30-11pm. 519-9380780; dufferincommunityfoundation.ca