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6 · HALTON HILLS PARENTING MAGAZINE · MAY 26, 2006 Children's Water Festival set for Kelso in September MELANIE HENNESSEY Special to The IFP FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY Hours: Mon. & Weds. 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. 9 am - 6 pm Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Georgetown Market Place Mall New Patients and Emergencies Welcome!!! 905-877-2273 (CARE) Pick up your Mito March forms here. Main Store and Dispensary Home Health Care Post Office Area Local politicians made a splash recently to officially launch the first Halton Children's Water Festival. Regional Chairman Joyce Savoline and water festival honourary co-chairs Brian Penman-- a Milton councillor and Conservation Halton board chair-- and Oakville Councillor Janice Wright came together at the festival site, Kelso Conservation Area, to try out an interactive water display and kick off the event that'll be held in September. "This initiative is a wonderful way to educate our youth as to the importance of conserving water," said Regional Chairman Joyce Savoline. "By teaching our children now about our natural resources we can ensure that this next generation safeguards our environment in the years to come." She noted that the kids who take part will also encourage their parents and relatives to conserve water as well. "Kids do have influence," she said. "We shouldn't underestimate the kind of influence they can have on adults." Halton Region and Conservation Halton will co-host the event, which will run from September 26-28, in partnership with the Halton Catholic and district school boards and the Town of Oakville. The festival will include over 40 interactive activity centers that incorporate five central water-related themes: water conser- vation, health and safety, protection, science and technology and stewardship. It'll be open to over 3,000 students in grades 3 to 5. "Each display will be thought provoking," said Penman. "Through our dedicated partnership with Halton Region, we hope to offer an educational experience that will insist a strong conservation ethic and encourage children to be good stewards of natural areas and water resources." Penman noted that water is often taken for granted and, "Making children not take it for granted is really important." Volunteers are needed for the event. High school students who offer their time will receive the community volunteer hours they need for graduation. "To further enhance our children's learning experience and to continually work on improving the festival, we also rely on generous in-kind and monetary contributions," said Wright. "We encourage Halton's business community and residents to become a sponsor in this inaugural festival that will educate our future generation." Admission costs $3 per student and is free for adult chaperones, teachers and volunteers. For more information about the festival and sponsorship opportunities visit www.haltonchildrenswaterfestival.com. Teachers can register their class for the event on the Web site or by calling 905336-1158, ext. 284. To volunteer at the festival, call the aforementioned number. SATISFYING EVERY SOCCER NEED FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Top Brand Soccer Shoes, Equipment & Apparel World Cup 2006 Shirts, T-Shirts & Hats. 348 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-873-2273 Hours: Tues. - Fri. 12 pm - 8 pm, Sat. 10 am - 6 pm. Closed Sun. & Mon. Downtown Georgetown Fax 905-873-0838 soccerplus1@bellnet.ca Weekends were not made for cleaning! 905-873-0933 140 Guelph St., Georgetown Service First Insured & Bonded Professional Accreditation We Look Forward to Your Call 905-877-5968 allbriteinfo@sympatico.ca Your Maid Service Our committment to you: "Protect your pet, Pet ID tags while you wait" MARIA'S FAMILY RESTAURANT 235 Guelph Street, Georgetown GEORGETOWN CHEVROLET GEORGETOWN Breakfast Special Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 7 am - 9 pm Sun. 7 am - 8 pm Everyday $3.50 until 12 noon Choice of potatoes, veggies, LLBO Licensed soup or salad Only $ MAY SPECIAL BBQ Ribs 33 MOUNTAINVIEW RD. N., GEORGETOWN 905-877-6944 · TOLL FREE 1-866-763-8488 WWW.GMCANADA.COM GEORGETOWNCHEV@GMCANADA.COM 1299 GELLERT CENTER GEORGETOWN SOUTH Cruise Nights - Every Thursday starting May 25th! 315 Guelph Street, Georgetown 905-877-8005 Please come out and support this event! RENTALS · SALES · SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Everything for the Do-It-Yourselfer 334 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-877-0157