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Friday Oct. 31

The open mic Express the Arts poetry, music and arts group meets from 7 to 9:30 p. m. at Martindale Gardens on Martin Street. All ages and talents are welcome.

The Salvation Army Khi Community holds its junior (Grades 5 to 7) and senior (Grade 8 and older) youth groups on alternating Fridays. For activity schedules, visit www.khicommunity.com or e-mail dan@khicommunity.com .

The Deck drop-in centre, 200 Main St. E. (rear entrance), invites students from grades 6 to 9 to stop by between 3:30 and 6 p. m. to play a game of pool or just hang out. High school students are welcome between 7 and 11 p. m. For more information, visit www.thedeckmilton.com .

Milton District Hospital holds a drop-in breastfeeding group with a certified lactation consultant from 10 to 11:30 a. m. at Our Lady of Victory School, 540 Commercial St., with information shared and babies weighed. For women and babies only. For more information, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds bingo at 9:30 a. m., contract bridge at 10 a. m., its Cyber Café from 1 to 3 p. m. and darts and billiards from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. The cost for each activity is $2 for members and $4 for non-members. Euchre is held at 1:30 p. m. at a cost of $2.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. And Evening Euchre takes place at the Campbellville Lions Hall at 7:30 p. m. for $2.50. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.

Saturday Nov. 1

The Ontario Early Years Centre holds its Dad and Me Together drop-in session from 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. Dads, uncles and grandpas with children newborn to six are invited for an informal play time at 410 Bronte St. S. For more information, call (905) 876-1244, ext. 10. It also holds its Dads and Kids Cooking session from 9:30 to 11 a. m., offering dads and kids aged two to six a chance to prepare a nutritious snack together. Pre-registration is required for this session. Call (905) 876-1244, ext. 22.

The annual Milton Volunteer Fair is held from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the Milton Sports Centre, 605 Santa Maria Blvd., with community organizations on hand to provide information about how residents can volunteer and gain experience in a variety of fields. No registration is necessary. For more information, call Stu Johnston at stujbs@sympatico.ca or Anne Coburn, director of Volunteer Halton, at (905) 878-0955.

The Halton Women’s Centre, suite 229 in Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St. in Oakville, starts its four-week Building Self-Esteem group from 10:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. The cost is $35. To register, call (905) 847-5520.

The Salvation Army Khi Community holds its Run/Walk Club, with a long run at 8 a. m. and a short run/walk at 8:45 a. m. Residents are invited to make friends and run local routes. For more information, e-mail diana@khicommunity.com or visit www.khicommunity.com for routes and run times.

Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church holds a bazaar, lunch, bake and craft sale, silent auction, quilt raffle and more from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the church, 3097 No. 15 Sideroad, just east of Guelph Line. Everyone’s welcome.

Monday Nov. 3

Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 1:30 to 3 p. m. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

The Salvation Army Khi Community, 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3, holds its Volunteer Night from 7 to 9 p. m. Students are welcome. Mid-week volunteer opportunities are also available. For more information, call rob@khicommunity.com or visit www.khicommunity.com .

Tuesday Nov. 4

Help for Parents, a Halton parent support group, meets in the evening in the basement of St. Elizabeth’s Church, 5324 Bromley Rd., in Burlington. This nondenominational self-support group helps parents of children who are in trouble at home, at school or with the law or who are abusive or taking drugs. The group is a member of the Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario. For more information, call 1-800-488-5666 or visit www.apsgo.ca .

Calling New Parents, a free drop-in program for parents and babies aged six months and younger, meets with a public health nurse to discuss parenting and infant care. The group meets at the Ontario Early Years Centre at 410 Bronte St. from 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. For more information, call (905) 825-6000, ext. 7299.

Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) of Halton holds its weekly Hispanic Women’s Group from 1 to 4 p. m. at Appleby United Church, 4407 Spruce Ave., Burlington. It’s a confidential, open group for women and children. For more information, call (905) 825-3622.

The Salvation Army Khi Community, 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3, holds its free, drop-in Busy Hands Creative Minds group from 9:30 to 11 a. m. for parents and their tots (newborn to five). Enjoy crafts, songs and games with your child, as well as a chance to connect with other families. It also holds its weekly Scrapbooking Group from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. to work on personal projects. Some basic start-up supplies are provided. For more information, visit www.khicommunity.com .

The Halton Women’s Centre in Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 229 in Oakville, holds a meditation session from 9 to 10 a. m. For more information, call (905) 847-5520.

The Milton Toastmasters Club meets at 7:30 p. m. at the Milton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, 21 Charles St., in the upper hall. Everyone’s welcome. For more information, call Patricia at (905) 878-6682.

The Milton Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 1 p. m. at Casey’s restaurant. For more information, call Joanne at (905) 878-4371.

Wednesday Nov. 5

Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 1:30 to 3 p. m. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

The Deck drop-in centre, 200 Main St. E. (rear entrance), invites students from grades 6 to 12 to stop by between 2:45 and 6 p. m. to play a game of pool or just hang out. For more information, visit www.thedeckmilton.com .

Southside Community Church, 2850 Derry Rd., continues its 12-session Alpha course from 6 to 8:15 p. m. starting with a free meal, then a video and discussion. Childcare is provided. The course is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. For more information, call Brian or April Ruxton at (905) 864-1824, e-mail aruxton@msn.com or visit www.alphacanada.org .

The Salvation Army Khi Community, 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3, holds free weekly conversational English classes from 10:30 a. m. to noon, led by a certified ESL teacher. Starting at a beginner level, the class learns through games, activities and discussions.

The Halton chapter of the MS Society continues its six-week Adapted Exercise Program from 1:30 to 3 p. m. at the Milton Leisure Centre, 1100 Main St. E. The cost is $32 for members and $45 for non-members. To register, call Robin at (905) 681-1166.

The Canadian Mental Health Association Halton presents a seminar entitled ‘Helping Parents Understand Teen Depression’ at 7 p. m. at Hugh Foster Hall, 53 Brown St. Recognize the signs and learn how to help. Register by calling Stephanie at (905) 693-4270, ext. 2222 or e-mail smccann.cmha@haltonhealthworks.ca .

The Halton Women’s Centre in Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 229 in Oakville, holds a separation and divorce support group weekly from 7 to 9 p. m. The cost is $40. It also holds its free Abuse Support Group from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. To register for either program or for more information, call (905) 847-5520.