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20 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, June 2, 2011 What's Cookin' is taking a break this week. Look for new Lori Gysel recipes next week. & Gerry Annual Halton Pride picnic set for Saturday The Halton Organization for Pride & Education (HOPE) is inviting the public to its 12th annual Halton Pride event on Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Burlington's Central Park. Halton Pride 2011 will be hosted by Enza "Supermodel" Anderson, an icon in the Greater Toronto Area LesbianGay-Bisexual-TransgenderedQueer (LGBTQ) community, who will host the all-day main stage entertainment. "Halton Pride is an opportunity for the LGBTQ community and our allies to celebrate our diversity and ourselves," said Elizabeth Barnett, chair of HOPE. She said the goal of Halton Pride is "to build another dimension to the fabric of diversity and inclusivity in Halton." Halton Pride is a familyfriendly daytime festival featuring a wide range of LGBTQ performances, raffle prizes, a marketplace featuring craft and community displays, and activities for both children and adults including children's storytimes and face-painting and audience participation ballroom dancing tutorials. There will be a pay-whatyou-can barbecue run by volunteers from Halton police. HOPE is a registered charitable, not-for-profit, volunteerrun organization serving the LGBTQ community in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. To learn more about HOPE, visit www.haltonpride.org. HUGE Garage Sale Friday June 3rd 11am-6pm Kentner Saturday June 4th 8am-12pm 247 Armstrong Avenue Pay with non-perishable food items or cash benefitting Georgetown Bread Basket The Regional Municipality of Halton Starting a Small Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taVes and Ínancing options. Wed., (une Milton Public Library l p.m. 5person Marketing: Convert those prospects into paying customers by learning about targeting, branding, marketing plans and promotion. Wed., June 15 Halton Hills Public Library, Acton Branch l p.m. 5person www.halton.ca Rain 2011 each (cash only) Halton Small Business Centre Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs Consultant-on-Site Program: In partnership with the Halton Hills Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Georgetown Branch Library on Thurs., June 16. Appointments must be booked in advance. No cost. SALES Date Saturday, May , a.m. to p.m. Saturday, May , a.m. to p.m. Saturday, May , a.m. to p.m. Saturday, (une , a.m. to 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 , 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. Registration and pre-payment for all seminars is required as seating is limited. Location Mapleview Mall, Maple Avenue, Burlington (lower parking lot) -akville Place Mall, Leighland Avenue, Oakville (lower parking lot) Milton GO Station Parking Lot Main Street #ast (Main & Thompson), Milton Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Contact us for more information and registration details for these events. Join our online community. Get connected at www.halton.ca/business! Reduce the risk of West Nile virus The start of the warm weather means West Nile virus (WNV) season is quickly approaching. Beginning in May, Halton Region's Health Department will be monitoring the mosquito population to determine the human risk of WNV. When required, the Region will also begin larviciding catch basins and other public areas of standing water where mosquito larvae have been identiÍed. Help reduce the risk of WNV by removing standing water where mosquitoes like to lay eggs, including old tires, toys, clogged eaves troughs, plant saucers--anywhere water can gather for seven days or more. For more information about WNV or the WNV program, visit Halton Region's website at www.halton.ca/wnv. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule June 1 9:30 a.m. Regional Council June 14 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cte k Limit of one per purchase, per household k Must provide proof of Halton Region residency (i.e. Driver's License) k litre (5 gallon) capacity k Minor assembly required Gary Carr Regional Chair For more information visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation. Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca June 15 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cte June 15 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Cte 02/030611 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. Bronte Road, -akville, -ntario *M * k Dial or ÌÌ k Toll Free ÌÌÌ k TT7 ÌÌ k www.halton.ca