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20 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday June 2, 2006 Tall Ship is returning to Bronte Harbour The Empire Sandy replica tall ship is returning to Oakville and will arrive at Bronte Harbour Pier Friday, June 23. For two days only, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, residents and visitors to beautiful Bronte Harbour and village area will have the opportunity to sail on this vessel. Gather up family, friends or business associates. Purchase tickets for one of three lunch or dinner sailings by 4 p.m. Monday, June 5 and get a chance to win the Early Bird Special ­ one night's accommodation for two compliments of the Holiday InnOakville Centre located at Trafalgar Road and the QEW. This year's themed cruises will depart from Bronte Harbour Pier during Oakville's Waterfront Festival and include Friday evening's Light Jazz Cruise, Saturday afternoon's Sunshine Shoreline Cruise and Saturday night's Rock and Roll Dance Party. Saturday night is party night and this year will feature Dave LaFame entertaining. Festival Fireworks will happen only once this year and will be part of the fun of the final cruise Saturday night. All cruises include meal, music, mayhem and more, and are an exciting addition to the activities and entertainment planned for June 24-26 Waterfront Festival weekend. Order tickets today by calling 905825-2245 for your chance to win the Early Bird prize. Tickets cost $55 to $85. All proceeds to the Bronte Butterfly Foundation. The Bronte Butterfly Foundation is a charitable organization committed to building the Butterfly Park and Winter Skateway at Bronte Harbour. The Regional NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING HAULED SEWAGE RECEIVING As part of the Halton Region's commitment to improving communication with our customers, we invite you to participate in a Public Information Meeting to discuss Hauled Sewage Receiving at Halton Region's wastewater treatment facilities. This meeting will include a brief presentation addressing: · Current Levels of Services · Halton's Current and Forecasted Issues; and · Potential Solutions under Consideration Municipality of Halton Business Development Centre We want your business to succeed. The following programs and services are available to help your business. Youth Opportunities Business Plan Competition Summer Company Start-up Seminars Business Consultants Business Registration Resource Library Public Use Computers Business Retention, Expansion and Site Location Seminars Mentorship Program Site Location Assistance Workforce Development Regional Innovation Networks Exporting Seminars Business Consultant Networking Alliance Following the presentation, a decision will be held to further identify any customer issues that will need to be considered in the development of a comprehensive customer service strategy. This Public Information Meeting will be held on Upcoming Seminars, Workshops and Events Starting a Small Business Information Seminars: Mon., June 12 (afternoon session) and Wed., June 28 (evening session). Halton Region ­ McMaster University Learning Series: A learning opportunity for senior executives. On Wed., June 7 ­ "McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute: Turning Ideas into Innovation." Revenue Canada - Taxation Essentials for Small Business: A two-hour session that covers small business tax issues on Tues., June 6. Building a Marketing System: Learn how to build a marketing system that will relentlessly generate revenues for your business on Wed., June 7. Access to Professionals ­ Ask the Expert: The following professionals will be at Halton Region to answer your business questions on Tues., June 13. Appointments need to be booked in advance. Marketing ­ Jack Seedhouse, Zippy Print & Imaging Legal ­ John Palladino, B.A., LL.B. Accounting ­ TBA Thursday, June 22, 2006 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presentation: 7:15 p.m. Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Glen Lawson/Mansewood Room Please confirm your attendance, advising of any additional issues you wish to bring forward at the meeting by contacting: Nancy Borchetta Administrative Assistant Tel: 905-825-6000, ext. 7948 Email: nancy.borchetta@halton.ca Or, if you are unable to attend, but would like further information, please contact: J. Stephen English, C.Tech., Operations Support Co-ordinator Tel: 905-825-6000, ext. 7483 Email: steve.english@halton.ca Maximizing Your Business with the Internet: A seminar to help businesses improve their market potential, operational effectiveness and business profitability through online means on Tues., June 20. Contact us for more information on these events and how to register. Get Rid of Your Old or Unused Pesticides Halton's Housing Help Centre Halton's Housing Help Centre offers support and services in the area of market rent accommodation. This is a FREE listing and referral service for landlords, property management companies, realtors and homeowners. Each month Halton registers approximately 100 new housing seekers and renters, and welcomes over 700 visitors to our website. Renters can advertise rental accommodations without the costs associated with newspaper advertising. For more information, please contact Tara Fleming at 905-825-6000, ext. 7142 or visit us on the website www.halton.ca & Be Naturally Green! Pesticide Exchange Saturday, June 10, 2006 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Turn in your old or unused pesticides in exchange Maximum 20 litres per visit for FREE of charge gardening giveaways! Household Hazardous Waste Depot, Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Reg.Rd.25, Milton This event is sponsored by the Halton Partners for Naturally Green. Chairman Joyce Savoline 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 · Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca