MS Golf for a Cure set for June 20 Halton Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts its 8th Annual MS Golf For A Cure Tournament on Wednesday. June 20 at the Crosswinds Golf & Country Club in Burlington. The cost is $200/person, which includes green fees (with power cart), practice facilities, BBQ lunch, plated steak dinner plus a contest package (putting, long drive and "Hole in One Canada - Gold Package"). To register your foursome or to 31 make a donation/sponsorship, contact Michelle, 905-681-8770 ext. 12 or michelle.kingson@mssociety.ca ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Thursday, June 14, 2012 The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings NOTICE OF DESIGN WORKSHOP Halton Hills (Collection Areas 3, 4, 5 only) Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park Master Plan Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Burlington Art Centre, Shoreline and Rotary Lakeshore Rooms 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON .JC?QCÏ014.Ï?RÏUUU @SPJGLERML A?@@PUNÏMPÏ@WÏNFMLCÏÌÌÏCVR ÏÏ@WÏ+MLB?WÏ June 25, 2012. 2FCÏ SPJGLERMLÏ C?AFÏ0CEGML?JÏ5?RCPDPMLRÏ.?PIÏ+?QRCPÏ.J?LÏUGJJÏNPMTGBCÏ?ÏJMLEÌRCPKÏ strategic vision for the park. Following up on prior public meetings, you are invited to a Design Workshop hosted by the Regional Municipality of Halton, the City of Burlington and Conservation Halton. This will be a facilitated session featuring small group discussions and the opportunity to contribute your vision and design ideas for different park scenarios. A workbook to help you prepare for the Design Workshop will be available at UUU @SPJGLERML A?@@PUNÏ@WÏ5CBLCQB?WÏ(SLCÏÏ The presentation from previous public meetings is available at the link noted above. Hard copies of this information can be picked up at the Parks & Recreation counter, City Hall, 426 Brant Street. Parking: Paid parking is available at the Burlington Art Centre. Free parking is available after 6 p.m. MLÌQRPCCRÏ?LBÏ?RÏRFCÏ PMAIÏ Avenue parking lots. Should you require additional information, please contact: Ingrid Vanderbrug Landscape Architect, City of Burlington vanderbrugi@burlington.ca ÌÌÏCVR Ï Stirling Todd, Senior Planner, Region of Halton stirling.todd@halton.ca ÌÌÌÏCVR Ï Yard Waste Collection kÏ 3QCÏN?NCPÏW?PBÏU?QRCÏ@?EQÏMPÏPCSQ?@JCÏ rigid containers (no lid). kÏ ,MÏNJ?QRGAÏ@?EQ kÏ 2GCÏ?LBÏ@SLBJCÏ@PSQF Yard waste is collected once every other week, on the same day as your garbage. Yard waste in cardboard boxes, Blue Boxes, GreenCarts, plastic bags, compostable bags or biodegradable bags will not be collected. Yard waste labels are available at no charge. To order a yard waste label, visit www.halton.ca/wastetools, or call Halton Region by dialing 311. Place yard waste labels on your reusable container. Leaves Brush Weeds Trimmings Tel: 905-825-6000, Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866), www.halton.ca/waste Yard Waste Containers must be no heavier than 23 kg (50 lbs) and may have a capacity up to 125 L (27.5 gallons). Brush must be tied in bundles no larger than 1.2 m x 0.6 m (4 ft x 2 ft) wide, with branches a maximum of 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter. Grass clippings are not accepted in Yard Waste collection. Please "grasscycle" by leaving grass clippings on your lawn. Grass clippings will decompose quickly, releasing valuable nutrients back into your soil. Grass clippings are not accepted in the garbage, Blue Box or GreenCart. 4 ft 2 ft Unacceptable Yard Waste Materials k Grass clippings k Sod, soil, clay and rocks k Plastic shopping or garbage bags kÏ .J?QRGAÏÎMUCPNJ?LRÏNMRQ kÏ $JMUCPNJ?LRÏK?PICPQÏ?LBÏR?EQ Yard Waste Materials k Leaves and weeds k Sticks, twigs and tree trimmings k Decorative cornstalks k Pumpkins k Fallen fruit from trees k Yard and garden trimmings Acceptable Celebrating Clean Air Day with Wings and Thingamajigs Halton Region celebrated Clean Air Day, June 6, with the launch of Wings and Thingamajigs, a second Halton picture book about how air quality and climate change affect health. The book weaves local landmarks and compelling characters into a story that raises awareness and inspires children and parents to take action. As this story illustrates, simple actions such as walking or biking to school can have a big impact on our environment and our health. Monitoring the health impacts of air pollution and protecting public health are Citizens' Priorities in Halton Region's Action Plan. Learn more by dialing 311 or download a copy of the book at www.halton.ca/thingamajigs. Find book one at www.halton.ca/featherwagons. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule June 20, 9:30 a.m. Regional Council. July 2, Offices closed for Canada Day July 7, 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Ctte. Gary Carr Regional Chair July 8, 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Ctte. 1:30 p.m. Admin & Finance Ctte. Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 140612