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Fall is already here and winter is just around the corner, which means it's time to start planning for those upcoming holiday parties. Whether you're looking for a unique location to host your party or putting together a fun new look for the season, you can do it all right here in Halton Hills. With everything you need so close to home, you'll have more time to spend with the ones you love. Isn't that what the holidays are all about? Making your first impression a lasting impression NOW OPEN ~ RECEIVE 15% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD Balloon Arrangements & Gifts for all occasions Free Decorating Consultation for that Special Event Delivery Available 119 Mill Street Downtown Georgetown cell: 416-910-3140 FREE Balloon Animals for kids when accompanied by an adult Hair & Make-up Special $80 & up INCLUDES FREE GIFT while supplies last Must mention this ad when booking. Our Gift to You $30 OFF CUT & COLOUR/HILIGHTS when booking with Leanne or Laura HAIR STUDIO PHILOSOPHIES: 505-A Guelph St., Norval (near Winston Churchill) 905-877-8497 www.salonphilosophies.com www.creativelybeautiful.com Catering and prepared foods for all occasions Let us help you plan an event you will never forget! Anthony Cafaro (905) 702-1878 Visit us for creative cuts, up dos highlights, colour, extensions... everything for your hair & make-up needs. isit s f r r ti ts, s i li ts, l r, t si s... r t i f r r ir - s. Get ready for the Holiday with Fabulous Hair & Make-up! HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY SCOTT! 8 Acton/Georgetown, Friday, October 24, 2008 The United Way of Halton Hills recently held its 10th annual Presidents Ball at North Halton Golf & Country Club. The dinner/dance/auction raised more than $15,000 towards the 208 campaign goal of $300,000. Among those attend- ing the gala were, from left, United Way of Halton Hills executive director Janet Foster, campaign chairperson Chris Cooke, Ward 2 Councillor Bryan Lewis, Member of Parliament Michael Chong, United Way board president Ron Stitt and Wards 3 and 4 Councillor Jane Fogal. Submitted photo United Way Ball raises $15K The Halton District School Board wants to help parents help their kids succeed in the classroom. To that end, the boards Parent Involvement Committee will host a one-day workshop for parents and community members tyomorrow (Satur- day), at Oakvilles White Oaks Secondary School , 1130 Montclair Dr., from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. The day will begin with a presentation by local motiva- tional speaker Carole Bertuzzi Luciani. The topic will be how to be involved in your childrens education when you dont have a lot of time. More than 20 workshops are scheduled during the day with topics ranging from Internet safety and homework strategies to combating bullying and col- laborative problem-solving. The lunchtime speaker will be Jane Walmsley, a music teacher at Alexanders Public School in Burlington and former arts co-ordinator for the Halton District School Board. She will speak about the importance of the arts in education. This conference is an excel- lent opportunity for parents who are interested in being involved in their childrens edu- cation, said Wayne Joudrie, director of education for the Halton board. Research supports what we know, that is, there is a positive relationship between parent involvement in schools and benefits for students, including improved academic achieve- ment, he added. Community awareness dis- plays will be staffed during the lunch hour including the Halton Multicultural Council, Pathways, Halton Police, Canadian Mental Health Associat ion and the Special Education Advisory Committee. Child minding is available upon request for children three years and older. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Parents and community members can register online at http://info.hdsb.ca/picreg. Parent Involvement Committee to hold day-long workshops for kids benefit