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Pine Cone Music is helping out the Georgetown Firefighters & The Big Chill to raise funds for the Georgetown Hospital's quest for a CT scanner by raffling three electric guitars-- one is signed by Dallas Green (of City & Colour and Alexisonfire), one by Sarah Guitar raffle to aid CT scanner project McLachlan and one by Blue Rodeo. Raffle tickets are $5 each or three for $10 and are available at Pine Cone Music, 360 Guelph St. (905-873-1000 or lessons@pineconemusic.com) or at J.V. Clothing in the Georgetown Market Place (905-877-1598). The draw will be held at the Big Chill June 4. CLNH is kicking off the "3rd Annual Toonie for Tents" campaign during the month of May, also known as Community Living month. The public can help support this worthy cause by purchasing a Toonie for Tents Toonies for Tents continues this month certificate for $2 then "pitch their tent" at participating businesses acting as "campsites" throughout Acton, Georgetown, Norval and Milton. Info: lhunt@clnh.on.ca Early Bird ALS Walk Registration day will be held on Sunday, May 29, 1-3 p.m. in the Community Room of The Real Canadian Be a ALS Walk early bird Super Store. Avoid lineups on 17 June 4th and drop off your donations and pick-up your free walk tshirts and any fundraising incentives you have earned. Info: Mary Jo Knox, 905-8731138. Independent & Free Press, Thursday, May 19, 2011 The Regional NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRES Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Halton's Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy We want to hear from you! Drop by one of the following open houses to learn more about Halton Region's Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy, and offer feedback on the proposed waste diversion initiatives: Rain Location Glen Abbey Community Centre 1415 Third Line, Oakville Milton Sports Centre 605 Santa Maria Boulevard, Milton Gellert Community Centre 10241 Eighth Line, Georgetown Burlington Seniors' Centre 2285 New Street, Burlington 2011 $42 each (cash only) SALES Date Saturday, May 7, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Date & Time Saturday, May 28, 2011 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Halton Region will be hosting four rain barrel sales events to promote wise outdoor water use. Halton residents can purchase a rain barrel for $42, cash only, at any of the remaining truckload sales. Diverting water from a downspout into a rain barrel allows you to capture rain water and store it for future use to water gardens, shrubs and potted plants. Location Mapleview Mall, 900 Maple Avenue, Burlington (lower parking lot) Oakville Place Mall, 240 Leighland Avenue, Oakville (lower parking lot) Milton GO Station Parking Lot 780 Main Street East (Main & Thompson), Milton Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Halton residents have always been enthusiastic about practicing the 3Rs--reduce, reuse, recycle. Residents are now diverting 60 per cent of residential waste away from the landÍll, increasing its life from 2023 to 2032Ã The landÍll is a valuable resource for Halton Region and is an investment worth protecting. Building upon the success of its Blue Box and GreenCart programs, Halton Region is exploring ways to further increase residential waste diversion to 65 and even 70 per cent! In consultation with the Joint Municipal Regional Waste Management Committee--a citizen's advisory committee--Halton Region has developed a Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy. The Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy identiÍes potential initiatives that could be implemented to achieve these higher waste diversion goals. You can learn more about the Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy including potential cost implications, by reading the Regional Council approved Report PW-19-11 at www.halton.ca/wastestrategy or by attending an open house. k Limit of one per purchase, per household k Must provide proof of Halton Region residency (i.e. Driver's License) k 208 litre (55 gallon) capacity k Minor assembly required Learn more at www.halton.ca/wastestrategy. For more information visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca. Priorities that work for Halton The Citizens' Priorities-Halton Region's 2011-2014 Action Plan sets out Regional Council's agenda and priorities for the next four years. Working with the community in new and innovative ways helped us to develop priorities, initiatives and actions that reÎect what our residents like about living and working in Halton and what you want us to focus on to make the Region even better. Regional Council is once again asking for your continued input. Please take a look at the Action Plan at www.halton.ca/ actionplan and let us know your thoughts so it can continue to reÎect the community's priorities. As we near the completion of our new Action Plan, I'd like to thank everyone who contributed to it. Working together we can continue to ensure that Halton is a great place to live work, raise a family and retire. Gary Carr Regional Chair May 23 Offices closed for Victoria Day May 25 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Statutory­ ROPA #39 May 25 10:00 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cte May 25 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Sinking Fund May 25 1:45 p.m. Administration & Finance Cte May 25 2:20 p.m. Administration & Finance Audit Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 k Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 k Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 k TTY 905-827-9833 k www.halton.ca 19/200511