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MNEWS GALA FIRST OF ITS KIND REETI ROHILLA rrohilla@metroland.com _ Expanding on the joy of he IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, October 20, 2022 | Tr 2 3 28 Be age oe oe EEE 5 ga 5 opened her annual family celebration to the commu- nity for what she believes will be the first of its kind town. "Since our community is growing and I cannot ac- commodate everybody here at my house, I was planning to go it m a bigger way so that participate. People will al. al- so get to know more about Diwali," Goswami said. The sold-out event will host 180 attendees at the Gellert Community Centre on Oct. 22. ‘The Only Family Owned & Operated Retirement Home In Halton Hills. “It is important that res- idents celebrate their cul- ditions. Given the past two years, itis per- and come together ant I am impressed with th: tiative that this resident is taken," said Mayol Here are five things to know about the celebra- e shared communi. ty ‘elbration will offer some insight to Indian culture and the 0 ot oat ty to experience and learn more about the festival. “Half of the tickets have been bought by the local people," Goswami said. “Lots of people from differ- ent communities are inter- ested in Diwali — food and culture." 2. Dance performances, kids fashion show, couple's Aditee Goswami celebrating Diwali wi ramp walk, rangoli mak- ing competition, DJ, din- ner, bingo and a raffle will be part of the indoor event. LEW TERRACE BY THE GLEN RETIREMENT HOME 222 Mountainview Road North, Georgetown 905-877-1800 You've worked hard to enjoy retirement, now it’s our pleasure to make this the best time of your life in a family, friendly atmosphere. Our residents enjoy weekly keeping, social meals &activities to support their independent lifestyle. ORCA e.com www. theifp.ca 3. Nearly two dozen ven- dors will be on site offering astrology services, organic products, jewelry, Indian Acton Trick or Treat Pumpkin Giveaway Pumpkin Promenade Questions? y | jitee Goswami photo ‘ith husband Rahul Kumar, daughter Akshi Bhambani and sons Aditya and Avyu Bhambani in 2018. clothing and more. 4. A fireworks display is culturally a popular part of Diwali celebration. Howev- Notice of Temporary Road Closures due to Events The following roads will be temporary closed for the following community events: Georgetown Masquerade on Main Saturday, October 29, 2022, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Main Street between Church Street and James Street in Georgetown. Organized by the Georgetown BIA. Saturday, October 29, 2022, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mill Street East between Main Street and Bower Street, Acton. Organized by the Acton BIA. Saturday, October 29, 2022, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Willow Street North between Mill Street East and Bower Street, Acton. Monday, November 1, 2022, 5 - 9 p.m. Willow Street North between Mill Street East and Bower Street, Acton. Contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 905-873-2600, ext. 2269. FAMILY 10 HOST COMMUNITY DIWALI CELEBRATION er, since it is Goswami's first year hosting the event, she said fireworks is something she'd like to add to future celebrations. . Di also known as the Festival of Lights — symbolizes victory of good against evil and in this case marked by Hindu mytholo- gy as the return of Lord Ra- ma from a 14-year self-im- posed exile to uphold the ete of his father's vow, simplifies it to own flo love and joy. It is considered one of the biggest and most im- portant festivals in the In- dents planning to cele- brate Diwali with fire- works to obtain a family fireworks permit from the town. HALTON HILLS | haltonhills.ca