Nobleton Notes
Creation versus evolution to be discussed at church talk next week
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174

Nobleton United Church

Nobleton United Church extends a warm welcome to all to come and worship with us at our regular time Sunday's at 11:15 a.m.

This Sunday (March 18), join us as we celebrate the fourth Sunday in Lent, listening to the reading from Joshua 5: 9-12.

The Nobleton Chancel Committee is planning once again to have lilies in the sanctuary Easter Sunday. If you wish to place a memorial lily, please contact Valerie at (905) 859-0448.

Mark your calendar for our upcoming games night and pot-luck dinner, March 31. Refreshments will be at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30.

All are welcome!

St. Paul's Presbyterian

Due to the school break, our mid-week service will not be held tonight (Wednesday). Join us this Sunday (March 18) at 9:45 a.m. as we welcome Rev. Allyson McLeod to the pulpit for the fourth Sunday of Lent. Please note that there is no Sunday school for children and no nursery care provided during this March break service. There is, however, Sunday school for adults following the service at 11 a.m.

The Children's Clothing Circle will be open this coming Monday (March 19) from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.

The ladies of the Women's Missionary Society will be visiting the residents at the nursing home in King City March 20 at 1:00 p.m.

For more information about any of our activities, please contact the church office at (905) 859-0843.

Horticulture

Submitted by John Arnott

"How softly gentle spring doth tread."

I've just received my 2007 seed catalogue from Thompson and Morgan, the famed British seedsmen. It contains some 200 colourful pages of annual and perennial seeds available from them through their American operation with a Canadian address, care of Thompson and Morgan, PO Box 1051, Fort Erie, Ontario. L2A 6C7.

The catalogue makes fascinating reading, even if you don't order any seeds. Call toll free 800-274-7333 to get a copy. You can get them on-line at w w w . t h o m p s o n - morgan.com

The 2007 edition of Canada Blooms featured a great exhibit of perennial and annual introductions new this year.

Annuals that caught my eye are a shorter grow in (about three feet in height) pink cleome--spider flower named Senorita Rosita and a white one Frost. Both are excellent for back of the border or as focal points in big planters.

Among the new perennials, I was impressed with a coral bell (heuchera) called Paris, a spurge (euphorbia), Diamond Frost and a very double gaillardia blanket flower Dakota.

Be sure to watch for the new Canadian-developed rose series named Canadian painters. Emily Carr is an absolutely stunning single burgundy, while Felix Leclerc is a lovely clear rosy pink with a white throat. Both these roses and in fact the whole series are well suited to Canadian gardens.

What do you know about lachenalias? Meet me here next week and we'll compare notes.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all.

Seniors' euchre

March 6 euchre winners were Cathy Kiekebelt, Vivian Hannah, Colleen Coulter, Glenn Atkinson, Walter Hill and Blake Coulter. The next euchre will be March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Drop-in Centre.

We are planning a portluck supper March 27 at 6 p.m. at the Drop-in Centre. There are a few tickets left for the Von Trapp singers, April 1 at the new Rose Theatre in Brampton.

St. Mary's Church

open forum meetings

The next meeting with Fr. Paul Hancko and the Steering Committee concerning the building of the new St. Mary's Church in Nobleton will be held this coming Tuesday (March 20) at the Nobleton Community Hall at 7 p.m. Come out and hear the status of the fundraising efforts.

Science and the Bible Creation versus evolution. Submitted by Kim Schakel

A free evening event will examine the evidences all around us with clarity, and hopefully some humor. Listen to Richard Fangrad, CEO of Creation Ministries International March 23 at Nobleton Community Centre, starting at 7:30 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Immanuel Reformed Church of Nobleton.

For more information, call (905) 857-3561.

At the library

The spirit of St. Patrick's Day is going to be celebrated at the Nobleton library tomorrow (Thursday). the program will be for youngsters aged six to 10 (or younger if accompanied by a caregiver). It will run from 2;30 to 3:30 p.m.

The annual Easter Egg- Stravaganza is coming up March 24. It will be for children aged six to 13, and participants will be making three Easter crafts, as well as taking part in other fun activities. the program will run from 11 a.m. until noon, and the cost is $5 per person.

For more information, phone the library at (905) 859-4188.