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www.insidehalton.com |OAKVILLE BEAVER |Thursday, August 3, 2017 |12 ^Halton ^ " n r GION halton.ca (| 311 Oakville Civic Holiday Household Waste Collection Notice Please note collection day changes: Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Aug 7 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Due to the Civic Holiday, household waste collection services the week of August 7,2017 will take place the day after your regular collection day. Please place your waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled holiday collection day. Halton Waste Management Site Will be closed on Monday August 7,2017 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Regular Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summer BBQ Tips When hosting a summer barbeque, please use reusable cups. If you choose to use disposable cups, purchase cups that can be recycled or composted. Items for Items for Items for Blue Box Clear plastic cups Coloured plastic cups Green Cart · Paper cups Garbage Styrofoam cups Corn-based "compostable" plastic cups The annual Emancipation Day Family Event will be held on the grounds of Erchless Estate on Monday, Aug.7 a t 1 p.m. | submitted photo Emancipation Day event returns to Erchless Estate Oakville residents are invited to celebrate a significant achievement in Canadian history at the annual Emancipation Day Family Event on the grounds of Erchless Estate on Monday, Aug.7 at 1 p.m. The free afternoon of music, games, crafts and activities cele brates Oakville' s role in the Under ground Railroad as a port of entry. Hosted by the Oakville Museum in partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH), this special event com memorates Aug. 1, 1834; the day slavery was abolished in Canada and throughout the British Em pire. Oakville' s Emancipation Day Event dates back to 1850 when African Canadians from across the nation would gather at George' s Square in honour of their journey to freedom. "Our town played an important role for those who escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad," Mayor Rob Burton said in a media release. "This celebration is an impor tant reminder of our past and re flects Oakville' s rich heritage. We are proud to be part of this annual tradition." Visitors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy while they watch performances by JUNO award winning reggae artist Sonia Collymore, the Hope Centre Gospel Choir, Oakville Wind Orchestra (OWO) Jazz Saxophone Quartet and interactive drumming circles with Rhythmic by Nature. Children can enjoy crafts and games all afternoon. The Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate is located at 8 Navy St. in downtown Oakville and is easily accessible by foot, bike or public transit. For more information on this event or other Oakville Museum programs and activities, call 905 338-4400 or visit oakville.ca/museum. Please do not stack plastic cups in the Blue Box or stack paper cups in the Green Cart-- stacking makes the cups too difficult to process. Looking for more information about Halton Region's waste management programs and curbside colleciton services? Visit halton.ca/waste. Have a safe and healthy holiday weekend The Civic Holiday long weekend is a perfect opportunity to relax and explore our beautiful community. If you are looking for some active summer fun, visit Halton's world-class waterfront, lush conservation areas and vibrant local attractions for an experience to remember. I hope you enjoy your time with family and friends, and I encourage you to stay safe on the roads and at your holiday destinations. As always, our 24-hour essential services will remain available over the long weekend-- visit halton.ca or call 311. M e e tin g s a t H a lto n R egion, 1151 B ro n te Rd., O a kville , L6M 3L1 Gary Carr Regional Chair Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. No R egional C o u n cil o r S ta n d in g C o m m ite e m e e tin g s in A u g u st. Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings.