Halton police host Asian Heritage Festival on SaturdayThe Halton Regional Police Service is (HMC), the Halton public and CatholicSingh.be able to examine various cultural infor-inviting residents to attend the Asian school boards and various other communityGuest speaker Kazuko Moghul will alsomation booths being represented by volun-Heritage Festival 2011, which will take place partners, the Halton event will feature atalk about her recent visit to post-earthquaketeers showcasing a wide array of AsianSaturday at the Halton Regional Centre, performance of GongXi GongXiby a groupJapan.cultures.located at 1151 Bronte Rd.of local children who will sing this popularHer remarks will cover the level of There will be various craft tables set upThe event begins at 11 a.m. and is part of Chinese New Year song.destruction she encountered and the con-for youths to practice hands on with culturalAsian Heritage Month celebrations taking Another group of young children willtinuing need for aid and relief.crafts.place across the country.perform the Bhangra, an Indian folk dance.Volunteers will be present to collectAlso highlighted this year will be theThis month-long celebratory period Other local cultural music performancesmoney on behalf of the Red Cross to helpCultural Market where various local vendorsallows all Canadians to acknowledge the and a cultural fashion show will also takesupport the Japanese relief efforts.will offer cultural jewellery, crafts and otherlong and rich history of Asian Canadians and place.The volunteers will also have a booth setgoods for sale.their contributions to Canada.Special guests will include well knownup at the event to educate the public aboutFinally, various cultural food and drinkHeld in partnership with the Halton ambassadors, humanitarians and philan-the disaster and to help raise funds.products will be sold at a nominal cost topolice, the Halton Multicultural Council thropists Tiger Jeet Singh and Tiger AliVisitors who attend the event will alsoprovide light refreshment.FOREST GROVESUMMER NATURE CAMPJuly 4th to August 26thRegistered Adult Early Childhood Educators First Aid TrainedToddlers in Nature: Ages 18 - 30 monthsPreschool Nature Club: Ages 2 1/2 - 4 years Creative Arts & Science Camp: 8:00 am to 5:30 pmAges 5-8 yearsAdvanced Arts & Tech Camp: 8:00 am to 5:30 pmAges 8-12 years OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE Daily Nature Outings Fear Factor Afternoon Sports Snake Hunt Dramatic Special Guests Frog Catching Performances And Much Much More Scavenger Hunts Theme DaysWE ARE DIFFERENT! Hands-on exploration Flexible to individual needs One of a kind learning environment Exposure to modern technology, science, fi ne arts, music & dramaStill accepting registration for September School Year 2011ECE Positions Available Full Day Program Available Rebecca Location Only3420 Rebecca St., 905-827-7166 E-mail: karen.chaplin@forestgrove.ca www.forestgrove.ca9 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com