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By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174 St. Paul's pancake breakfast

The mid-week service at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church is cancelled for this evening (Wednesday).

Join us this Friday morning at 10 a.m. for our Good Friday worship and communion service. Then come again Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. for our pancake breakfast, followed by our Easter Sunday service at 9:45 a.m. Nursery care is provided during the service (for children five and under). There will be no Sunday school following the service this week.

You are invited to join the ladies of the Women's Missionary Society when they meet April 10 at 11:30 a.m. and go to the Wishbone Family Restaurant near Bolton for lunch.

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

Horticulture

Submitted by John Arnott

The first meeting of Nobleton - King City Horticultural Society was held in the old community hall on old King Road in Nobleton March 27.

The meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month throughout the year at 8 p.m. Exhibitors must have entry cards and entries in place by 7:30 p.m. Note there is no meeting in July, but the society will host a tour of local private gardens July 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Speaker, Frank Kershaw, of Toronto gardens fame, talked about a number of variegated foliage plants and their requirements that can be used to brighten up shaded areas of the garden.

The flower show, with a Spring Awakens theme, included 71 entries by 10 exhibitors. Kathy Ball (Nobleton) had the most points overall, Barb Downey (Castlederg) came second and Nancy Hopkinson (Nobleton) was third. Hopkinson also won first with her intricate entry in the always challenging miniature category. Best in show, cultural, went to Tina Stone (King City) for her exquisite orchid. Best in show, decorative, was awarded to Barb Downey for her imaginative Scratch and Scrounge entry.

Attending society members who renewed their memberships received the 2007 show book.

Seniors' euchre

March 27 euchre winners were Marjorie Bell, Helen Groombridge, Helen Fleury, Bernice Tasca, Joy Lostchuck, Hazel Harris, Bill Groombridge and Murray Kaake. Lucky draw winners were Vivian Hannah, Valerie Jackson and Helen Fleury. The next euchre will be April 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Drop-in Centre. All are welcome.

Nobleton Movies

on the Lawn Submitted by Andrea

Kollo

With the summer season around the corner, many people are already starting to make their plans, so please include attending at Movies on the Lawn.

The movies will be on a 34-foot screen with professional projection and sound at the Nobleton Arena Sports Park. Gates to open at 8 p.m. and movies to start at approximately 9 p.m. The first event will be June 13 and every other Wednesday after that. This is truly a community event.

Mark these dates on your calendar: June 13 and 27; July 11 and 25; Aug. 8 and 22; and Sept. 5 and 19, with two rain dates being scheduled for Sept. 12 and 29).

You can read more about this event by going on the Web site at www.starlightmoves. ca to get the full impact of what is being planned. You can order your season or individual tickets via secure on-line credit card from the Web site.

St. Mary Catholic Church

Easter schedule The Good Friday Services will be at 12:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's School in Schomberg and 3 p.m. in the St. Mary School gym in Nobleton. Saturday will include the Easter Food Blessing at St. Mary's Mission Church at 2 p.m., and an Easter Vigil at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Easter Sunday services will be at 8:30 at the Mission Church and 9:45 at St. Mary School Gym.

Stations of the Cross and Passion Play will be April 6 at St. Mary School Gym at 7:30 p.m.

St. Mary Catholic

Women's League

The monthly meeting for the CWL is to take place April 10 at the Nobleton Community Hall, starting at 7 p.m. for the executive, and the general meeting to start at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the executive as well as the general meeting. Installation of new members is to take place, as well as other important items on the agenda. Please try to attend this meeting.

Nobleton Tennis Club

Registration will take place in the lobby of the Nobleton arena April 11, between 6 and 8 p.m., and April 14, between noon and 2 p.m. Also, the club social and final registration April 14 at Veneto Tennis Club in Woodbridge from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be a late fee for those who do not register at these times. Please RSVP to Tania Leslie at (905) 939- 0635.

Nobleton United Church

Nobleton United Church warmly welcomes all to attend their Easter Service April 8 at 11:15 a.m.

Nobleton United is on the north side of King Road, a few houses west of Highway 27. The Good Friday Service will be held at the sister Church, Kleinburg United, at 10 a.m.

On April 15, Tessa Russell-Hopkinson will be taking the Sunday Service at 11:15 a.m., as the regular minister, Tim Dayfoot, is away on study leave. Tessa is Nancy and Alan Hopkinson's daughter-inlaw. Tessa and John Hopkinson will be adding their beautiful voices to the choir. Tessa is currently a chaplaincy resident at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western and Princess Margaret.

Nobleton United Church will be hosting another Roast Beef Dinner fund-raiser April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Nobleton Community Hall. Tickets are required in advance, $17 per person, and $8 for children 12 and under. Contact Mary Anne at (905) 859-0709 or Nancy at (905) 859-0761 for tickets. Don't miss out on all those delicious homemade pies! Last year, they sold out quickly. Get your tickets soon.

Cake decorating for

Victoria Day

Nobleton Women's Institute is organizing the cake decorating contest for the upcoming Victoria day celebrations. Prizes will be awarded.

For details, contact Mary Anne Merritt at (905) 859- 0709.