17 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, October 30, 2009 Concert to benefit $MOMO The Regional Continued from page 16 dreds of orphans has changed. A savings and loans fund, run cooperatively by the grannies, has spurred a starting growth in vegetable gardening, pig raising, beadwork and crafts. The projects are helping raise living standards and bring hope, better health and brighter prospects for the grandchildren. That's power Jaja power. $Million or More Oakville ($MOMO) continues to raise awareness and funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. On Friday, Nov. 13, there will be a Between Memory and Hope concert honouring those who fought for our freedom and those who live with HIV/AIDS. It will feature soprano Aisha Talarico and the Arcady String Quartet, performing at St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William St. The performance begins at 7:30 pm., and $20 tickets are available from St. Jude's or at the door. Congratulations to Ann Mulvale whose 60th birthday event raised more than $33,000 for the SLF, and to Jillian Zimmerman and her team whose second Amazing Race Against Time, raised more than $10,000. Halla is a 13-year-old female African Savannah elephant working with $Millions or More Oakville ($MOMO) to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) and the fight against AIDS in Africa. For more information, contact www.millionormoreslf.ca, or 905-4696415. -- Submitted by $Million or More Oakville Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Special Waste Drop-off Days To make the recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient to residents, Halton Region is holding Special Waste Drop-off Days throughout the year. Special Waste Drop-off Days are for Halton residents only. No commercial wastes are accepted. This winter cozy up to a warm wood insert by Vermont castings. Date Saturday, October 24, 2009 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location 291 North Service Road, Burlington Mohawk Racetrack (Parking Lot) 9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville The following materials will be accepted for collection free of charge: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Acceptable materials include: pesticides, paint, stains, motor oil, antifreeze, varsol, fuels, cleaners, pool chemicals, pharmaceuticals, propane tanks, tubes and bulbs. Unacceptable materials include: needles, syringes and lancets, asbestos, commercial and industrial waste, PCBs, explosives, and ammunition. "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905-337-2066 w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e r s . c a NOW AT GUARDIAN PHARMACY LOCATED IN DORVAL CROSSING (BESIDE THE LCBO) formerly Oakville Town Centre I Electronics Acceptable items include: computers, stereos, phones, TVs, VCRs, DVD players and computer monitors Unacceptable materials include: metal and appliances, wooden console TVs, microwaves and scrap metal TAMIFLU LIQUID We fill prescriptions for CHILDREN'S If you are unable to attend the Special Waste Drop-off Days: Household hazardous waste can be dropped off free of charge at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS), 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton. There is a 20 litre maximum per visit. Electronics are also accepted at the HWMS for a charge. municipal facilities that take back materials to be reused, recycled or disposed. Visit www.halton.ca/takeitback for more information. H1N1 Clinics Now Available Halton Region's H1N1 immunization clinics are running this weekend in Acton and Oakville, primarily for people who at a higher risk of serious illness from contracting throughout the region. Anyone over the age of six months can attend our H1N1 immunization clinics to get vaccinated. H1N1 immunizations and infection prevention are the most effective ways to minimize the spread of illness in our community. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a 60 to 90% alcohol-based hand rub, cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve and stay home when you are ill. www.halton.ca. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Nov 10 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 18 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Gary Carr Regional Chair Health & Social Services Cte Planning & Public Works Cte Regional Council Meeting Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 301009 y 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1