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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 15, 2006 - 21 Centre open The Oakville Parent-Child Centre (OPCC) celebrated the official grand opening of its new 8,200 sq.-ft. main location at 461 North Service Rd. W. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Present at the event were Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) representative Lindsay Williams, MPP Kevin Flynn's assistant Tania Barile, Mayor Ann Mulvale and Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services representative Pamela Martindale-Nevins. OPCC's relocation and renovation would not have been possible without the generous financial support received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, $100,000, the Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services, $25,000 and community partners whose financial and in-kind donations totalled $125,000. OPCC is a registered charitable organization founded in 1980 that enables parents to introduce early learning to their children, to participate in activities with them and to learn about parenting in a supportive and friendly place. BARRIE ERSKINE / OAKVILLE BEAVER FUN FUN FUN: Catarina Fulham, 2, Kayla Power, 3, and Michaela Forst, 4, enjoy the puppet show at the opening of the new location of Oakville Parent Child Centre. At left, Graydan Sims. 4, looks through the periscope he made during a workshop at the new centre. The Regional Exhibit at the Halton Region Municipality of Halton Halton Waste Management Site Job Fair . . . Wednesday, Oct.18, 2006 Burlington Convention Centre 1120 Burloak Drive, Burlington 12 p.m. ­ 5 p.m. · · · · Fall Compost Give Away Friday, September 22 · Saturday, September 23 · Monday, September 25 8:00 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. Thanks to the participation efforts of Halton residents, about 26,000 tonnes of yard waste is collected every year and turned into rich, garden-friendly compost. Halton Residents are invited to come out to our Compost Give Away to pick up some of this compost as a 'Thank You' for helping divert a usable material from the landfill, thereby extending its life! · · · · Promote Job Opportunities Meet Skilled and Motivated Job Seekers Receive Resumes on the Spot Registration and Parking are Free All Halton households are welcome to collect a maximum of seven bags (or equivalent) of compost. Residents are responsible for shovelling and bagging their own compost. Please bring your own bags/containers and shovel. Non-perishable food items or cash donations will also be gratefully accepted on behalf of Halton area food banks. Take Advantage of this Opportunity!! Limited availability for companies dealing in commision based sales House cleaning? We can help! Bring your reusable clothing and household items to the Salvation Army Depot at Halton's Waste Management Site. A Community Partnership For further information contact Halton Region 905-825-6000, ext. 7121 or email: employmentservices@halton.ca Thank you for helping your community in need. Inquire, Investigate and Explore at the 2006 Halton Children's Water Festival! On September 26, 27 and 28 over 3,000 grades three, four and five students, will participate in the inaugural Halton Children's Water Festival at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton. The Festival co-hosted by Halton Region and Conservation Halton in partnership with the Halton District School Board, the Halton Catholic District School Board and the Town of Oakville, will offer over 50 interactive Ontario curriculum based activities designed to educate Halton students on our most precious resource; water. The inaugural Festival is a great initiative that will teach our youth about the importance of our precious water resources, and promote environmental stewardship to ensure our natural legacy for future generations. For more information please visit www.haltonchildrenswaterfestival.com. 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