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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 1, 2016 | 14 Halton Highlights 2016 Back to school resources for parents It's that time of the year again. As planning gets underway for lunches, school supplies and backto-school routines, this is a good time to check out Regional supports and resources for parents that can help you and your children get off to a great start. Halton Region provides several great online resources that can help make your families' transition back to school safe and healthy. report and request immunization records online, in person or by dialing 311. Visit halton.ca/immunization to learn more. Gary Carr, Regional Chair September Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Practice the 3Rs in Halton this fall Halton Region is committed to protecting and enhancing our natural environment. To help divert waste and encourage residents to practice the 3Rs--Reduce, Reuse and Recycle--Halton is once again offering our fall Compost Giveaway and two Special Waste Drop-off Days. Our Compost Giveaway provides free high-quality compost to residents. To participate, visit the Halton Waste Management Site on Saturday, September 17, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with your own bags or containers (maximum seven per household) and a shovel. Please also bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to support Halton-area food banks. Safely getting to school Teaching your children to walk and bike to school safely can be an important first step towards independence. Visit halton.ca/bikesafety for resources that can help you reinforce important safety messages with your children. Getting ready for school Ready, Set, Go! and Ready, Set, Whoa! are online resources at halton.ca for parents of children starting kindergarten or high school. Supports for parents Getting organized and managing the demands of "back-to-school" routines can feel overwhelming at times for parents and children. Halton Region's team of public health nurses in the HaltonParents program can provide support, information and other resources to cope with everyday issues. Visit HaltonParents.ca to learn more. Keeping your immunizations up-to-date If you haven't already done so, please ensure your family's immunizations are up-to-date and that your children have the immunizations legally required to attend school. Halton makes it easy for parents to Special Waste Drop-off Days make Fall fun in Halton Pumpkins to Pastries Trail Join us from September 12 to October 31 on the Pumpkins to Pastries Trail! Explore themed events, on-farm markets, restaurants, specialty shops and local attractions for a taste of the harvest season. Visit halton.ca/pumpkinstopastries for more information. This fall, explore all that Halton has to offer by experiencing the best local food and farms in the region. From the Pumpkins to Pastries Trail and Harvest Halton to the local fall fairs, Halton has something for everyone! Fall fairs This month, catch a demolition derby, listen to live performances or ride the Ferris wheel at the fall fairs in Acton, Georgetown and Milton. For more information, visit your local agricultural society's website. recycling household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient. To participate, bring your materials to the Sheridan College Trafalgar Campus on Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or the Mohawk Race Track on Saturday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit halton.ca/waste for more information, tips and online waste tools. Harvest Halton Tantalize your taste buds at one of two Harvest Halton events and enjoy our unique farm-to-chef experience. Visit halton.ca/harvest for more information and to see which farmers and restaurants will be featured at each event. Enjoy the season! Visit halton.ca/tourism or dial 311 to learn more about fall fun in Halton. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Health & Social Services Committee Planning & Public Works Committee Administration & Finance Committee Regional Council Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers.