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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 Dower \SCHOOL Sas Classes offered in: Ages: 3 years to-Adult OF DANCE Registration Dates: Aug. 28 * Acton Community Centre * 10 AM- 2 PM Sept. 9 * The Boathouse,Prospect Park « 6-9 PM *Classes begin week of Sept. 1 1, The Boathouse, Prospect Park* JAZZ - TAP - BALLET - ACROBATICS 1-877-300-7447 |*Registration for more than | class receive a 10% Discount! | Among those recognized for Halton Awards of Excel- lence at recent ceremonies at Halton Region was Amne: oes Halton Hills 196. The awards were estab- lished in1998 to recognize Halton residents and organi- zations who have worked to reduce hate crimes, racism or biases based on age, sex, eth- nic or racial origin. Halton Police Service, the North Halton Cultural Awareness Council, the Halton CDT4 RAD Girl Guides Guides ofCanada duCanada Acton District REGISTRATION Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999 from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Alban's Parish Hall, Acton SPARKS - 5 & 6 year olds BROWNIES - 7 «3 year olds GUIDES ->-; I year olds PATHFINDERS - 12-15 year olds AsofDecember 31, 1999 LEADERS NEEDED IN ALL LEVELS Please consider sharing your skills, talents and time with our Acton youth! for more information call Susan Grierson, 853-3928 ue i COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION Acton Parent Child Resource Centre e Drop-In Program e Resource Library * Toy Lending Library ¢ Caregiver Theme Kits e Informative Workshops Located at 85 Wallace Street, Acton (Acton Citizens' Band Hall) Fall Hours: (commencing Wednesday, September 15) Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 - 2:30 Acton's Children's Corner ¢ Drop-In Parenting Education ¢ Support and Referral Located at 114 Mill Street East, Acton (The Salvation Army Church basement) Fall Hours: (commencing Tuesday, September 21) Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30am nership of: The Region of Halton Children's Healt rvices, Acton FoodShare, Acton Salvation Army, catc, P.A.T.H. Program, and HHCSI. Come out and join in the fun this fall! For more informaton, call 873-6502 YOU ARE INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE! Enjoy FREE curling every night from 7:00-9:00 p.m. from October 12-15, 1999 Instruction and equipment provided. "Leagues start October 1 8th* For further information, call Cheryle @ (519) 853-2687 or leave a message at the Club @ 853-01 10; aes General Rates (excluding tax) Mens $210.00 Ladies $200.00 Couples $370.00 Kids 40.00 $110.00 Seniors It's Fall Registration time Halton award to Halton Hills' group Multicultural Council and the Region take part in announc- ing the awards with CAVEAT, which was founded in 1992 following the abduction and murder of Nina deVilliers. Halton Hills Amnesty In- ternational's profile said the group worked tirelessly on a monthly basis writing letters to countless government au- thorities and prison officials on behalf of prisoners who have been unjustly detained because of their beliefs, eth- nic origin or sex, and who have not used or advocated violence. Among others recognized were: Const. Michael Brown- Over 12 years, Const. Brown has delivered seminars to the Police Service and to the Po- lice Service Board on racism. His actions and delivery of this information has gone a long way to overcome the gap between the police and vis- ible minorities both inside and outside our community, Willie Campos - having spent two years as president, and as an outstanding volun- teer at the "Halton Multicultural Council, Mr. Campos has successfully promoted respect for diver- sity and positive race rela- tions in the Halton commu- nity. He is a constant helping force behind the Canada Day Multicultural Festival, the Carousel of Nations and Hands Across the World. Debbie Mahaffy - Debbie is an active member of many groups dealing with crime and violence prevention and vic- tims' issues. Through AC- TION, the group she was in- strumental in starting a peti- tion was drawn up speaking against Serial Killer Trading Cards. board and video games, and "slasher" videos. In Burlington she organizes and hosts the annual Memo- rial Day for Victims of Crime. Women Survivors Advi- sory Group "Halton" - This group's purpose is to bring a survivor's perspective to all activities of the Halton Vio- lence Prevention Council and to support and promote com- munity awareness regarding violence against women and children in Halton. The group is made up of women from Halton who are survivors of violence and reflects the di- versity of the community with respect to age, religion, ethno- racial background, disability, urban/rural and north/south residency. 1 a Ga é i 5 Instructor: Sensei Linda Squires-Bromley 2nd Degree Black Belt, * Canadian Jiu-Jitsu JA th AAA ™ Music For Younc CuitpREN= ¢ Achallenging and rewarding Music Program designed for families with young children ages 3-8 ¢ Parents, children and teachers are involved in creating music together * Includes piano, rhythm and theory Jean Verhagen e 856-9835 SAY _& ACTON JIU-JITSU Ga aos Canadian 1999 The Pavillion, Prospect Par! Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Respect, Discipline, Self Defence, Fitness, Fun Junior Classes (4-15 years) Adult Classes DST are BS National Champs Association, 17 years Martial Arts Experience For further details call Linda @ 856-2960 * All students become members and are insured by the C, Crit"