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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 4 Jan 2008, p. 13

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Sustainable Halton Our Community. Our Future. Our Plan. Phase II Halton Regions future what it looks like and how it works, where and how we grow, and what we protect depends on YOU. According to the Provinces Places to Grow Plan, Halton needs to plan for up to 780,000 people and 390,000 jobs by the year 2031. Sustainable Halton is a Made in Halton approach to planning for this growth. Come to an open house to learn about what weve done so far and tell us what you think about the objectives that will guide where we go from here. These objectives are important since they will help us evaluate and assess the various options for where and how Halton will grow these options will come out in the next stage of the project. Please join us at one or all of the Public Information Centres listed below. We look forward to hearing from you. Sustainable Halton Meeting Schedule For more information, please contact either: Anita Fabac, Senior Policy Analyst at 905-825-6000 ext. 7187, toll-free at 1-866-442-5866, or by email at Anita.Fabac@halton.ca OR Alana Fulford, Planner at 905-825-6000 ext. 7354, toll-free at 1-866-442-5866, or by email at Alana.Fulford@halton.ca. Afternoon Session (No formal presentation) Date Location Venue Time January 15 Burlington Auditorium Central Recreation Centre 519 Drury Lane 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presentation at 7:00 p.m. January 16 Oakville Auditorium Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presentation at 7:00 p.m. January 24 Halton Hills Auditorium Mold-Masters SportsPlex 221 Guelph St. Georgetown 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presentation at 7:00 p.m. January 30 Milton Banquet Hall Milton Sports Centre 605 Santa Maria Blvd 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presentation at 7:00 p.m. Date Location Venue Time January 31 Oakville Auditorium Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd. 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening Sessions (Presentation to begin at 7:00 pm) 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 Toll Free: 1-866-442-5866 TTY: 905-827-9833 www.halton.ca The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca 04 01 08 Business Development Centre Attention: Halton area Lawyers, Accountants, Marketing and other Business Professionals Do you enjoy being a coach, mentor or advisor? This is your opportunity to be part of Halton Regions Access to Professionals Program. This program connects new business start-ups in Halton with business professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to help these new businesses achieve their goals. The Access to Professionals Program includes mentoring, coaching and advising in youth and general business start-up areas. 2 M ? ? L B ? M S R ? K M P C ? ? @ M S R ? R F G Q ? N P M E P ? K ? A M L R ? A R ? & ? J R M L h Q ? S Q G L C Q Q ? " C T C J M N K C L R ? " G T G Q G M L ? ? R ? 905-825-6000, ext. 7740. Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs: Business Essentials Seminar Series: In partnership with Burlington Public Library, this series will introduce new business owners to the following topics: Tues., Jan. 15 Sales and Cold Calling Tues., Jan. 29 Bookkeeping 101 Tues., Feb. 12 Canada Revenue Agency: Tax Essentials (this session is FREE) Tues., Feb. 26 Networking Basics ($20/person/session except for Tax Essentials) Consultant on Site Program: In partnership with Halton Hills Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Georgetown Branch Library on the following dates: Thurs., Jan. 17 and Thurs., Feb. 21. Appointments must be booked in advance. Starting a Small Business Information Seminar: Wed., Jan. 23 held at Regional Administration Centre Wed., Feb. 13 held at Milton Public Library ($20/person) PST GST/HST Seminar: In partnership with the Provincial and Federal government, this FREE seminar on Jan. 28 will introduce business owners to topics including tax credits and overpayments, the similarities and differences between PST and GST/HST and clarify the responsibilities for collecting and remitting the two taxes. (Seminar is FREE, pre-registration is required) Essentials of Entrepreneurship Seminar Series: In partnership with Halton Hills Public Library, this series will offer new business owners information on the following topics: Wed., Jan. 30 Low Cost Marketing Tools Wed., Feb. 27 Canada Revenue Agency: Tax Essentials (this session is FREE) ($20/person/session) First Steps in Exporting Seminar: In partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, this seminar is for business owners who are thinking about exporting. The seminar, scheduled for Mon., Feb. 4, will introduce you to some of the key tools, resources, programs and services available to potential exporters. (Seminar is FREE, pre-registration is required) Fundamentals of eBusiness Seminar Series: In partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, this series is for entrepreneurs who want to use the Internet to build and market their businesses. Tues., Feb. 19 Creating a Web Site Mon., Feb. 25 Marketing Your Site and Services Tues., Mar. 4 Selling Goods and Services Online ($30/person/session) Contact us for more information on these events and how to register. Acton/Georgetown, Friday, January 4, 2008 13 Be a new member: Attend a new mem- bers event at the Kiwanis Club of Georgetown. Join this successful service club at 12:15 p.m. at North Halton Golf Club for lunch and stimulating discussion. Call Lois Fraser, 905-877-4411 for more details. JET concerts: Starting January 9, and fol- lowing on the second Wednesday of the month, the Halton Hills Cultural Centre will present acoustic concerts in the Gallery. The concerts will take place at 1 p.m. and run for 45 minutes to one hour. This concert series is free to the public. The roster of performers will be posted on the John Elliott Theatre website at www.haltonhills.ca/theatre. Sleepytime Stories: Children can wear their pajamas to this fun program full of sto- ries and music on Wednesdays, Jan. 9 to Feb. 27 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Branch of the Halton Hills Public Library. Family Storytime: Kids and grown-ups can enjoy 30 minutes of stories, music and fun Tuesdays, 2 p.m. at the Acton Community Centre, January 8 to February 26; Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. at the Georgetown Branch of Halton Hills Public Library, January 9 to February 27; Fridays 10:20 a.m. at the Gellert Centre at 10:30 a.m., January 11 to February 29 and; Saturdays, 11 a.m. at the Georgetown Branch at 11 a.m., January 12 to March 1. Acton/Georgetown La Leche League: For mothers and babies who are breastfeed- ing or planning to breastfeed the Acton/Georgetown La Leche League Group offers information and support to you. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. (the second Wednesday evening of each month) in the Early Explorers room at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Guelph Street, Georgetown. For more information call Samantha: 905- 702-0768. Euchre/games night: Huttonwville United Church will host a euchre and games night at 7:30 p.m. There will be prizes and refreshments. Admission is $4. Thursday, Jan. 10 Halton Hands in Motion: Knitting and Crocheting Guild meets 7-9 p.m. at Georgetown Seniors' Centre, 318 Guelph St. (rear entrance). Join knitters and crocheters of all skill levels as they show, share and learn Colour Theory. Yearly membership $25, non-member fee $5. Info: Diane, 905- 877-1521. Free swim: Seniors get in the swim! A free recreational swim for the 55+ crowd will be held 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Gellert Pool. Sponsored by Young's Pharmacy and Homecare. Phoenix Warriors: meets 7:30-8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday, 42 Mill St., Acton. This self-help peer group is for individuals with a mood disorder which includes change in mood, thought, energy and behavior. The facilitator encourages everyone to express themselves, listen, and support each other. Info: 519-853-9793. Continued from pg. 12 Calendar...

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