King's Corners
Lions serving their oyster stew and pasta dinner Saturday night

Lions Oyster

and Pasta Supper

The King City Lions are hosting their annual Oyster Stew and Pasta Supper this Saturday (Feb. 10).

It will run from 4:30 until 8 p.m. at the Gord Orr Community Hall at King City Community Centre and Arena. Tickets are $15 each ($5 for children under 12) and can be ordered by phoning (905) 751-3238 and leaving a message with your name and the number of tickets desired, or they are available from any Lion or at the door.

King City Seniors' Centre

Pancake Supper

The King City Seniors Centre will host the best Pancake Supper in King Feb. 13. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children. There will be two sittings, one at 5 and one at 6 p.m.

For tickets and information, call Betty Simmonds at (905) 833- 5140, Betty Coles at (905) 833-5380, Joan Dowden at (905) 773-3700 or Vince Cancelli at (905) 833-6305. Everyone is welcome. Don't miss it!

All Saints' Anglican

Church

This year, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary and invite you to join us at any of our services or events throughout the year.

Sundays we have a quiet Book of Common Prayer Eucharist in the Chapel at 8 a.m., and our main morning service with Eucharist, Sunday school and nursery at 10:30 a.m.

Caribbean Party Time is back again to shake off the winter blues. Tickets are $40, with family and student rates available. Join us for a night of fun with Calypso and limbo dancing, fire eating, steel band, gospel, soca, reggae and folk music, and delicious Caribbean food. Wear your loudest shirt, and join us Feb. 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are now available for the popular Pancake Supper Feb. 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $7 per person or family tickets are available. Keep the date open!

Lent starts the following day with the Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m.

The congregation of All Saints and the Reverend Nicola Skinner hope you will help celebrate the special anniversary throughout the year.

All Saints' is located at 12935 Keele St. in King City, a few doors south of King Road. Call the church office at (905) 833-5432 to make an appointment, for event tickets, or to request prayer for a special need.

King Bible Church

February events Submitted by Ruth Ylitalo

The Overtimers will meet and enjoy an afternoon of music and song with Gratiela Pachmann Feb. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tea and dessert are served at 1 p.m. and the program starts at 1:30.

The Overtimers meet the second Tuesday of every month at King Bible Church, usually with a special speaker and special music. Everyone is welcome.

Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m., Richard Fangrad of Creation Ministries International will be at the church to present Genesis and the Gospel Connection - solid answers for the real world.

V i s i t www.kingbiblechurch.com for programs for the whole family.

King City

United Church

Submitted by Dave

Jeanneret

King City United Church is a vibrant, caring community, and warmly invites one and all each Sunday at 10 a.m. to our worship service, led by Rev. Bob Biggar, and to our Sunday school, followed by fellowship and refreshments.

We are located one block south of King Road and one block east of Keele Street at 50 Elizabeth Grove.

Rev. Biggar's sermon reflection for Feb. 11 will be It's Jesus Calling: I Need You, and is based on Luke 5:1-11. There will be an opportunity to gather in the parlour following this and subsequent worship services to explore the morning's sermon in depth through dialogue with the minister and with each other.

Also, Feb. 11 is Bring a Friend Day, where children are welcome to invite a friend to church to join in the morning's program.

Feb. 17, King City United Church is planning a Family Fun Evening for all ages, starting at 6 p.m. It will include a Valentine pasta dinner and games. To assist in arrangements, please call Serena at (905) 833-2707 to confirm your attendance.

Our Youth Groups are open to all youth in Grades 4 to 9, and provide a safe environment for the enjoyment of activities. For information on upcoming activities, please call Serena or Kent at (905) 833-2707.

The King City United Church choir and our new Director of Music Rosemary Karunaratne would still very much like to welcome additional members. We need you and know you would enjoy both the music and the fellowship. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings for about an hour from 8 p.m. Please come and join us.

This year's Lenten study will examine the last week of Jesus' ministry according to the Gospel of John, and will be offered by the minister on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 3 beginning on Feb. 27. All are most welcome.

For further information regarding activities, please call (905) 833-5181 or, for a more detailed view of life at King City United Church, we encourage you to visit our regularly updated Web site at www.kcuc.ca

The church office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you wish to insert a news item in this weekly column, please call Dave Jeanneret at (905) 833-5696, or email jeanned@interlog.com

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Submitted by Kathy

Patterson

February is a busy month and we warmly welcome you to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, at 13190 Keele St.

Our Sunday morning Bible studies on the book of Luke continue. Join us for coffee and lively discussion at 9:30 a.m., before the worship service at 10:30 a.m.

The Choir enjoyed a Skate on marsh wonderful brunch at Charlie's last Sunday and would welcome additional members.

The Valentine's Dinner for our young couples is this Saturday (Feb. 10) at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per couple and child care is provided.

The men's breakfast is Feb. 17 at 9:45 a.m. sharp. Meet at the church and carpool to a local restaurant for good food, fun and fellowship.

Questions or need a ride? Call the church at (905) 833- 2325.

Seniors'euchre

The winners among the ladies at the Jan. 26 euchre session at King City Seniors' Centre were Dorothy Gillies (78 points), followed by Betty Coles (65) and Kay Brooks (55). Tops at the men's tables were Ron Coles (75), followed by Al O'Brien (74) and Roy Cains (52).

Draw winners were Mila Eigelshoven, Anne Warner and Kay Brooks.

The next evening of euchre will be Feb. 9, starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.