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YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day SundayHumane society cat adoption extendedThe YMCA of Oakville will host runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; com-The Oakville & Milton Human Society has regular fee for this service is $150.YMCA Healthy Kids Day a free munity gardening from 11 a.m. toextended its cat adoptathon until Sunday, June 12.We are hoping the reduced fee might even community event for children, 3 p.m.; family zumba fromThe program was scheduled to end at the end of inspire folks to take home two cats instead of one, youths and families on Sunday.11-11:45 a.m.; Make n Take cook-May, but the humane society has extended it in the Golder said. We have so many really wonderful Packed with special guests, ing from 11-11:30 a.m. and fromhopes of finding homes for the cats in its care.adult cats here at the shelter who need good live entertainment and a brand 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; a youthWe hope this will encourage folks who had homes. With more and more kittens arriving each new series of health and lifestyle band and open mic from 1-2:30heard about our cat adoptathon, but had not had a day it would be great to have 100 adult cats in new workshops, the event will provide p.m. and ArtHouse art with localchance to visit the shelter, to adopt a new best homes by June 12.fun and engaging activities, prac-artists from 1:30-3 p.m.friend, said Johanne Golder, executive director of There will be cat matchmakers on hand during tical information and showcase The YMCA of Oakville is locat-the humane society, in a press release.the adoptathon to help families pick the perfect pet simple ways that families can be ed at 410 Rebecca St.The adoptathon offers people a reduced fee of for the familys lifestyle.healthier in spirit, mind and The YMCA of Oakville is a$75 to adopt any cat over the age of six months. The shelter is open Saturday to Wednesday from body. charitable association open to all,This includes up-to-date vaccinations, spay/neuter-noon to 5 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from Among the events slated for the dedicated to providing life-longing, microchipping, six weeks of pet insurance and noon to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.day are a Kids n Motion bicycle opportunities for health enhance-a small bag of Hills Science Diet dry cat food. The oakvillemiltonhumane.ca.and tricycle recycle event that ment and personal growth. The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.caHalton Small Business Centre2011Upcoming Business Seminars and ProgramsStarting a Small Business:A general Consultant-on-Site Program:Rainoverview of the things you will needIn partnership with the Halton Hillsto consider, along with resources toPublic Library, a business consultant each help you succeed. Covers structure, will be available to meet with smallregistrations, regulations, licences, business clients at the Georgetown (cash only)taVes and ancing options.Branch Library on Thurs., June 16. Wed., (une Appointments must be booked inSALESMilton Public Library advance. No cost. l p.m. 5 personHalton Region will be hosting four rain barrel sales events to promote wise Marketing: Convert those prospects Registration and pre-payment outdoor water use. Halton residents can purchase a rain barrel for , into paying customers by learning aboutfor all seminars is required as cash only, at any of the remaining truckload sales. Diverting water from atargeting, branding, marketing plans seating is limited.downspout into a rain barrel allows you to capture rain water and store it forand promotion.future use to water gardens, shrubs and potted plants.Wed., June 15Halton Hills Public Library, Acton Branch l p.m.DateLocation 5 personSaturday, May , Mapleview Mall, Maple Avenue, Contact us for more information and registration a.m. to p.m.Burlington (lower parking lot)details for these events. Join our online community. Saturday, May , -akville Place Mall, LeighlandGet connected atwww.halton.ca/business! a.m. to p.m.Avenue, Oakville (lower parking lot)Milton GO Station Parking LotReduce the risk of West Nile virusSaturday, May , Main Street #ast a.m. to p.m.The start of the warm weather means West Nile virus (WNV) season(Main & Thompson), Miltonis quickly approaching. Beginning in May, Halton Regions HealthSaturday, (une , Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, Department will be monitoring the mosquito population to determine a.m. to p.m. Trafalgar Road, Georgetownthe human risk of WNV. When required, the Region will also begin larviciding catch basins and other public areas of standing water where mosquito larvae have been identid.k Limit of one per purchase, per householdGary Carr Help reduce the risk of WNV by removing standing water where Regional Chairk Must provide proof of Halton Region residency (i.e. Drivers License)mosquitoes like to lay eggs, including old tires, toys, clogged eavesk litre ( 5 gallon) capacitytroughs, plant saucersanywhere water can gather for seven daysor more. For more information about WNV or the WNV program, visit k Minor assembly required Halton Regions website atwww.halton.ca/wnv.For more information visit Halton Regional Meeting ScheduleMeetings can be viewed atwww.halton.cawww.halton.ca/waterconservation.June 1 9:30 a.m. Regional Council June 15 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works CteJune 14 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services CteJune 15 1:30 p.m.Administration& Finance CtePlease let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. Bronte Road, -akville, -ntario * M * k Dial or k Toll Free k TT7 k www.halton.cawww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, June 3, 2011 1202/030611