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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday October 20, 2006 - 21 Centre is second home for new parents "I have found a second home at the Oakville Parent-Child Centre," said Catherine Cabaday, Oakville mother of two young girls. "It really reduces the isolation a new mother feels," said Cabaday. "When I first moved to Oakville, I didn't know very many people, but when I learned of the programs that the Oakville Parent-Child Centre had for new mothers, I was ecstatic. It was such a relief to find people who understood where I was coming from, and who were willing to give me the help and understanding I needed as a new mother." The Oakville Parent-Child Centre (OP-CC) is a community resource that is enjoyed by families from all backgrounds and income levels. A United Way of Oakville funded agency, the centre offers drop-in programs, parenting the OP-CC, saw a need in the community for mothers to network with each other and have more interesting ways to interact with their children. Today, the tradition she started is expanding with the new, larger location that can serve even more families. The Oakville Parent-Child Centre receives funding from corporate and individual donors, and United Way of Oakville. This year, United Way of Oakville's Community Impact Fund goal is $2.25 million. To learn more about how United Way builds community through its member agencies and other initiatives, call 905-845-5571 or visit www.uwoakville.org. For more information about the Oakville Parent-Child Centre, call 905-849-6366 or visit www.opcc.ca. See Carousel of Nations On Saturday experience cultures and cuisines from around the world at the Carousel of Nations Multicultural Festival. It's an effort of the Carousel of Nations Multicultural Association, and the Halton Regional Police Service. This year, 10 pavilions will be featured: Africa, Caribbean, Latin America and Portugal at the Oakville Town Hall, located at 1225 Trafalgar Rd. Croatia will be hosted at Holy Trinity Croatian Church, at 2110 Trafalgar Rd. Arabic Nations, Hawaii, Poland, Taiwan and Ukraine/ Russia will be hosted at the Halton Regional Centre, at 1151 Bronte Rd. For tickets or information, visit www.carouselofnations.com or call 905617-6171. courses and workshops with guest speakers. The programs are designed for parents and childcare providers with children newborn to teens. There is also a lending library for parents, as well as toys that children can borrow. Cabaday is just one of many mothers enjoying the centre's new facilities on the North Service Rd. just east of Fourth Line. The centre used to be located on Kerr St. Twenty-six years ago, Jill Snidal, the executive director of www.oakvillebeaver.com CLEAN COAL EMITS 96.4% LESS POLLUTION. AT THIS RATE, EVEN THE GOVERNMENT'S HANDS WON'T GET DIRTY. The Regional Municipality of Halton YEPP Youth Employment Preparation Program Are you between the ages of 16 and 30? Are you looking for full-time employment? Do you want to be paid as you learn? Contact Margaret Springle at: 905-825-6000, Ext. 4626 OR 1-866-442-5866, Ext. 4626 Bridges to Better Business Salute to Small Business presented by Halton Region's Business Development Centre Discover, learn and connect with Bridges to Better Business at Halton Region's Business Development Centre. This unique event features dynamic speakers, expert-led discussion groups and strategies to help entrepreneurs succeed. Keynote Speaker ­ Ian Portsmouth, Editor and Associate Publisher, PROFIT Magazine RBC will highlight the latest developments and trends in Canadian business. 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