Church celebrates 10th mission to Big Trout Lake The Sanctuary Church is celebrating the 10th anniversary of sending a mission team to the First Nations people in Big Trout Lake in northern Ontario. The goal of the mission team is to help break the cycle of significant challenges facing the current and next generations of Aboriginal communities by providing a summer Bible camp for children from pre-school to Grade 8. "We have made tremendous friendships and the blessings are flowing both ways," state a press release. To fundraise for the trip, the Sanctuary Church is hosting its annual Live and Silent Auction event and free chilli dinner Saturday (April 27) at King's Christian Collegiate, 528 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W . The event runs from 6-9 p.m. and funds raised will go towards supplies for the children's camp, youth event, ladies spa night, feeding the community and team travel. For more information, contact Monika von Brisinski, auction co-ordinator, at 905-338-7687 or monika@stelleur.com. This will be the 10th year a mission team from The Sanctuary Church will go up to the First Nations community in Big Trout Lake in northern Ontario. | Submitted photo 15 | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Oakvillegreen `giant' garage sale in May The Oakvillegreen Conservation Association is hosting its eighth annual Giant Community Garage Sale Saturday, May 25. With more than 50 vendors, the event promises to be a great opportunity to sell items and find deals, stated a news release. The Giant Community Garage Sale is also an opportunity for community groups, clubs, sports teams and schools to raise money for their group. The garage sale will run from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (rain or shine) in the Oakville Town Hall parking lot, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. Cost to rent a spot to sell items is $25 if registered and paid for by May 17, or $30 afterwards. To reserve a spot, contact Margaret at 905-338-2709 (after 7 p.m.) or e-mail garagesale@247post.com. On the same day, the Town of Oakville will also host its annual Oakville Conserves Energy Conservation Fair inside Town Hall. In addition, Oakvillegreen will be hosting several community tree planting events this spring, including at: · Beech Nut Woods, today (Thursday) from 1:15-3:15 p.m. To view a map, visit http://mapq. st/ZkJo28 · Bloomfield Park, Saturday (April 27) from 10 a.m.-noon (http://mapq.st/16KMyCz) · Woodgate Woods on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m.-noon (http://mapq.st/ZB1sMw) For more, visit www.oakvillegreen.org. EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CHARGES Halton Region NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FIRST MEETING POLICY REVIEW PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013 @7:30 P.M. Halton Catholic District School Board, Catholic Education Centre 802 Drury Lane, Burlington TAKE NOTICE that on May 21, 2013, the Halton Catholic District School Board will hold a public meeting pursuant to Section 257.60 of the Education Act. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the current education development charge policies of the Board and to solicit public input. Any person who attends the meeting may make a representation to the Board in respect of the policies. The Board will also consider any written submissions. A Policy Review Document setting out the Board's policies for the current education development charge by-law will be available on or before May 1, 2013, at the Board's administration offices, during regular office hours. SUMMER FOR JOIN US THIS DISCOVERY Edleun's Discovery Days Summer Program is filled with adventure, learning and fun.. Our 9 weeklong summer programs are designed to provide age-appropriate (six weeks to 12 years), entertaining and challenging activities that develop creativity, fitness, and problem-solving skills. DAYS! IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY: SECOND MEETING SUCCESSOR BY-LAW PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013 @ 8:00 PM, Halton Catholic District School Board, Catholic Education Centre 802 Drury Lane, Burlington TAKE NOTICE that on May 21, 2013, the Halton Catholic District School Board will hold a second public meeting pursuant to Section 257.63 of the Education Act. The purpose of the second public meeting is to consider the continued imposition of education development charges and a successor by-law and to inform the public generally about the Board's education development charge proposal. Any person who attends the meeting may make a representation to the Board in respect of the proposal. The Board will also consider any written submissions. All submissions received in writing and those expressed at the public meeting will be considered prior to the enactment of an education development charge by-law. On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, the Board will consider the adoption of a by-law imposing education development charges in Halton Region. The education development charge background study required under Section 257.61 of the Education Act (including the proposed EDC by-law) which sets out the Board's education development charge proposal will be available on or before May 1, 2013, at the Board's administrative offices, during regular office hours. a new discovery every week Crazy Science Wild Wild West The Exciting World of Art Outdoor Adventures Fun & Fitness Passport Adventure Sports Week Canada's Got Talent Beautiful Sounds in the World THIRD PUBLIC MEETING IN CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAW ADOPTION JUNE 18, 2013 @ 7:30 PM Halton Catholic District School Board, Catholic Education Centre 802 Drury Lane, Burlington TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2013, the Halton Catholic District School Board will hold a third public meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to consider the enactment of a successor EDC by-law that will apply in Halton Region. Any person who attends the meeting may make representations to the Board in respect of this matter. Written submissions, filed in advance of the meeting, will also be considered. All interested parties are invited to attend the public meetings. The Board would appreciate receiving written submissions one week prior to the Public Meetings, so that they may be distributed to Trustees prior to the meetings. Submissions and requests to address the Board as a delegation should be submitted to: Oakville Learning & Childcare Centre 20 Shepherd Road Oakville, ON L6K 2G5 905-581-9951 www.edleun.com/oakville Space is limited REGISTER TODAY Paul McMahon Superintendent of Business Services and Treasurer Halton Catholic District School Board 802 Drury Lane, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 4L3 Telephone: (905) 333-6610 Facsimile: (905) 632-6300 Any comments or requests for further information regarding this matter may be directed to Paul McMahon, Superintendent of Business Services and Treasurer for the Halton Catholic District School Board at (905) 333-6610. Diane Rabenda, Chair of the Board, Halton Catholic District School Board Michael Pautler, Director of Education Halton Catholic District School Board