Put waste at the curb by 7 a.m. the morning of your collection day, but no sooner than 5 p.m. the evening before. Containers and bags should weigh no more than 23 kg (50 lbs). Items that are too heavy will not be collected. Do not put material out in cardboard boxes. Stack your Blue Boxes and place heavier items such as phone books and magazines on top of loose papers, or bundle and tie papers. Flatten and tie large cardboard boxes and place securely underneath or between your recycling boxes. Tie cardboard in bundles no larger than 30 x 30 x 8 (76cm x 76cm x 20cm). During the winter, ensure material is free of snow and ice and is visible to the collection crew. Do not place material on top of snow banks. Halton Hills Urban Christmas Tree Collection 23 kg (50 lbs) Look for your 2008 Waste Management Calendar in your mailbox mid-January 2008. JANUARY Winter Tips More Blue and Green for a Better Planet 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 From January 7 to 25, 2008, Christmas trees are collected on the same day as your Blue Box. Christmas trees are shredded into valuable mulch. Please remove all tinsel, decorations, wires and plastic bags prior to collection. Ensure trees do not become stuck or frozen in snow banks. Please do not place Christmas trees at the curb before your scheduled collection day. Put your Christmas tree at the curb by 7 a.m. the morning of your collection day, but no sooner than 5 p.m. the evening before. 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Each week, the group with a Public Health Nurse, will discuss parent- ing and infant care. Groups in Acton or Georgetown, Tuesday afternoons. Info: 1- 866-442-5866 or www.halton.ca. TOPS-Georgetown: If you want to lose weight sensibly and keep it off, join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at St. Andrew's United Church, Tuesdays; weigh-in 6:30 p.m. and get together, 7:30 p.m. Family Storytime. Kids and their 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. Wednesday, Jan. 9 Esquesing Historical Society: It's the sesquicentennial of Roman Catholic Church in Georgetown and Acton. Local historian Mark Rowe will explore the early development of Catholicism after a tour of L'Eglise Sacre Coeur at the month- ly meeting of the Esquesing Historical Society, 7:30 p.m. at Sacre Coeur Church, Guelph St., Georgetown. Want a new job in 2008?: Get resume help at the George- town branch of the Halton Hills Public Library. Meet with a career information specialist from The Centre for Skills Development & Training for a free one-hour consultation between 1-4 p.m. Book your consultation at 905- 702-7311, ext. 109. Halton Hills Women in Business: hosts an Extended Networking Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Lunch is includ- ed, reservations required. Learn more about the legal and financial aspects of various business styles options for the small business owner. Marilyn J. Samuels LL.B Barrister/Solictor and Judy Grant Horner, Accountant on Main will discuss incorporated, sole pro- prietor and partnership business styles. Info: www.haltonhillschamber.on.ca or call Mary, 905-877-7119. Awana Kids Club: is offered to chil- dren from JK to Grade 6 and is hosted by Maple Avenue Baptist Church, 6:25-8 p.m. All are invited to come out for fun and learning. Info: Ed Egberts, 905-838- 4644 or Heather Stiff, 905-873-9549. Parents without Partners (PWP): is a non-profit, social support group for single parents and their children, which serves the Halton Hills area. There are informa- tion and orientation sessions each Wednesday. Info: 905-970-0160 or 905- 846-4883 or www.pwpbrampton.com. Community Calendar Continued from pg. 11 See CALENDAR, pg. 13