FRIDAY
Plant Sale and Silent Auction
May 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gellert Community Centre, Georgetown: Join the Georgetown Horticultural Society for its annual plant sale and silent auction. This is an indoor event, so it will run rain or shine. Cash, debit and credit accepted.
SATURDAY
Mega Garage Sale
May 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sacré-Coeur Parish, 39 Guelph St., Georgetown: Hunt for treasures at this fundraising garage sale and enjoy a barbecue lunch. All proceeds will go toward a trip for 18 youth members of the Église Sacré-Coeur parish.
Hike for Hospice
May 13 at 10 a.m. starting at Wallace Street Parkette, Acton and Milton Community Park: The Townsend Smith Foundation (TSF) is holding its sixth annual Hike for Hospice, with funds raised going to support its goal of building north Halton’s first hospice residence. For further details, click here.
World Migratory Bird Day
May 13 from 10 a.m. to noon on Hungry Hollow Trail (Cedarvale Park entrance, at bottom of toboggan hill): Learn about local and migratory birds with guided and self-directed activities onsite.
Drop-in Family Story Time
May 13 at 10 a.m. at the Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown and Acton branches.: Explore new themes each week through stories, rhymes, and songs. No registration is required.
Children’s Market/Spring Into Art Mother’s Day event
May 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Williams Mill, Glen Williams:The resident artisans of Williams Mill have joined together with young, aspiring creators for a special shopping experience to find the perfect gift for mom.
This one-day market offers a curated selection of handmade creations and includes the Kind Vibe Kids Children’s Market, which will feature a variety of child-led small businesses selling clothing, accessories, books, baked goods, candles and more.
Art Exhibition Opening Reception
May 13 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre, Georgetown: Check out the second annual Forms, Faces and Spaces - Figuratively Speaking! show that will be on display until May 28. The opening reception will have a jazz trio playing, flamenco dance vignettes, light refreshments, and mix and mingle opportunities with the artists and photographers.
ALL WEEKEND
Mary Poppins Jr.
May 12 to 14 at the John Elliott Theatre, Georgetown: Globe Productions’ Youth Company returns to perform Mary Poppins Jr. There will be evening performances on May 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on May 13 and 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the John Elliott Theatre box office in-person, by phone at 905-877-3700 or online.
