•The IFP • H alton H ills, Thursd ay, A p ril 18, 2013 23 18 /1 90 41 3 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. The Regional Municipality of Halton Special Waste Drop-off Days To make the recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient for residents, Halton Region holds Special Waste Drop-off Days throughout the year. Special Waste Drop-off Days are for Halton residents only. No commercial waste. The following household materials will be accepted for drop off free of charge: Household Hazardous Waste �Acceptable materials Electronics �Acceptable materials • computers • stereos • phones • TVs • VCRs • DVD players • computer monitors • printers • cell phones • cameras • computer batteries � Unacceptable materials • appliances • vacuums • scrap metal � Not accepted: commercial waste, tires, reuse materials (clothing, etc.), and scrap metal. If you are unsure whether an item will be accepted at a Special Waste Drop-off Day, contact Halton Region. • acids (rust remover) • aerosol cans (full or partially full) • antifreeze • batteries (household & car) • bleach • cosmetics & pharmaceuticals • �������� �� � � ������� bulbs & tubes) • fertilizers • fuels (must leave container) • garden chemicals • household cleaners • medications • �� �� ��� � �� ��� • paint (full or partially full) • pesticides • pool chemicals • propane tanks & other pressurized containers • solvents • stains • varsol � Unacceptable materials • needles, syringes and lancets • asbestos • commercial and industrial hazardous waste • PCBs • explosives and ammunition Date Location Saturday, April 20, 2013 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville enter at North Service Road (not Bronte Road) Saturday, April 27, 2013 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Robert C. Austin Operations Centre 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Saturday, June 15, 2013 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ����� � ������ �� ���� 291 North Service Road, Burlington west of King Road, east of Waterdown Road Saturday, June 22, 2013 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acton Public Works Yard 1 Commerce Crescent, Acton Saturday, August 24, 2013 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ����� � ������ �� ���� 291 North Service Road, Burlington west of King Road, east of Waterdown Road Saturday, September 28, 2013 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sheridan College 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville enter at SheridanWay/White Oaks Boulevard Saturday, October 26, 2013 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mohawk Racetrack (Parking Lot) 9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville John Elliott Theatre 9 Church Street, Georgetown Sun. April 28 @ 2 pm Milton Centre for the Arts 1010 Main Street, East Sun. May 12 @ 2 pm 9 Church Street, Georgetown Milton Centre for the Arts 1010 Main Street, East For more information www.globeproductions.ca At the AGM on April 4 three new members were added to the Board of Directors. Congratulations to Gerry Ockenden (Vice President), John Lesko (Secretary), and Esther Nagy. They are replacing John Daley, Iris Harrison and Florence Riehl who had served the al- lotted six years. A reminder of the Volunteer Appre- ciation afternoon at the Gellert Centre on Tuesday, April 23 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Make sure you have picked up your invitation. We will be holding a Mother's Day Tea on Thursday, May 2 beginning at 1 p.m. A light lunch will be served and I understand there will also be enter- tainment. Your ticket will cost $7 and are available at Reception. There are many shades of motherhood so come and join in on a wonderful afternoon. Tickets are selling quickly for the Annual Spring/Summer Fashion Show on Monday, May 13 beginning at 1:30 p.m. The models will be sporting fash- ions from the Georgetown Alia/Tan Jay Collection. Your ticket will be at the advertised price of $5 and includes door prizes and light refreshment. We are also going to have the ever popular 50/50 draw. Advance ticket sales only. Join ETAG at the Centre for an in- teractive workshop designed to inform curious adults 55+ about the new tech- nologies, why they are helpful and how to use them to improve everyday life. This workshop will include discussions and interactive demonstrations on Fa- cebook, Twitter, i/Pad/Playbook, Smart phones, Kobo and Kindle eReaders. There will also be Question and An- swer Session. It is free but limited space does require you to register by calling 1-866-457-8252 or email info@ etagonline.ca. Still some spots left for Cross Border Shopping to the Boulevard Mall and Outlet Stores on May 9. Final signup date is April 25. Please check the new pink Day Tripper Flyer on the travel Desk. By FLORENCE RIEHL Georgetown Seniors Centre Three elected to the directors' board of the Georgetown Seniors Centre