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DHTBF offers free art and music to teens in need This spring the Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund (DHTBF) is providing free art workshops and music lessons to high school aged students who need it most. Students will focus their energy in positive ways to find a path to a better life. Upcoming Free Spring Graffiti Art workshops will be held in April in Oakville and in May in Mississauga. In Oakville, they take place at the Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line on Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 from 4-6 p.m. In Mississauga, they happen at The Dam, 6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle on Tuesdays/ Thursdays, May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 from 6-8 p.m. Music lessons are ongoing and applications are accepted at any time. Included are free instrument rentals and a series of four to eight lessons. To be eligible for consideration for the programs, students must be attending high school in Halton or Peel. To see the brochure or application, visit www.dhtbf.com To date, the DHTBF has awarded 15 scholarships to pursue postsecondary education. 2012 Scholarships will be awarded on June 10 at the fourth annual Race For Teens At-Risk, 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk at Coronation Park in Oakville. This new Music and Arts program was created to give youth a safe place to explore ideas and creativity during difficult times in their lives. The Ontario Trillium Foundation, Oakville Community Foundation and The DAM partner with the Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund. DHTBF is a registered charity operating in the Peel and Halton regions. It was founded by the families of Drew Hildebrand 25 · Friday, March 30, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com in his memory. For more information, contact Kim Evershed, Shannon Kitchings at Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund at programs@ rogers.com, 905-814-1306 or visit www. drewhildbrandtbf.com. SPRING IN FOR A FRESH NEW UP TO A LOOK WARM WITH DIMPLEX FIREPLACES. MODERN FIREPLACE ELECTRIC BARBEQUES ALSO AVAILABLE! "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" www.cobblestonembers.ca ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE 905-337-2066 Are you a Newcomer to Canada? Community Settlement Program can help you. With multilingual and culturally diverse staff, HMC is offering Halton Multicultural Council Free Settlement Services in English, French, and over 30 other languages. Do you need practical guidance for your immigration process? Education system Job search support Affordable Housing Canadian Citizenship Information and orientation Parenting and family life in Canada Translation and interpretation services Identifying and finding community support Referral to internal and external resources Laws, rights and responsibilities in Canada Federal and provincial services and programs Needs assessment and case management Strength-based & solution-focused counseling Your health and the Canadian health care system Assistance with OW, ODSP, CPP, OAS, CCTB and EI applications Information about getting a Social Insurance card and Health Card Support with immigration application/forms (sponsor a family member) www.halton-multicultural.org 1092 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON 905-842-2486