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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday February 8, 2008 - 15 Model agent scouting Oakville Saturday A modeling, acting, dance and singing scout is coming to town. Pat Jarosz will be at the Oakville Library's Glen Abbey Branch on Saturday, from 10 a.m.­1:30 p.m. The former model agent of 20 years and now talent scout will be holding a preliminary meeting to meet those interested in a career in modeling, acting, dance or singing, or for those who wish to take part in a mother/daughter or grandmother/granddaughter event. Those attending should bring a photo of themselves, which will not be returned. The Pat Jarosz Model and Talent Search has joined The Women's Lifestyle Show for a Model & Talent Search for males and females, including children, preteens, teens and adults to the age of 65. It's also a first mother/daughter model search and grandmother/granddaughter search for all ages. There are many prizes to be won at the event, which will take place on March 15 and 16. Jarosz has travelled to cities across Canada, and has appeared on Fashion Television, City Line and Eye on Toronto as a modeling expert. She has represented actors from shows including The O.C., As The World Turns, All My Children, Party of Five and more. The Pat Jarosz Model and Talent Search's success stories include children playing lead roles in movies, landing spots in commercials, being featured in catalogues, flyers, fashion shows, magazines and more. There is no fee for preliminary meetings with the scout. There is a fee for the finals, which is March 15 or 16. The fee is $25. The judges for the event include Canada's Next Top Model celebrity judge, photographer Paul Alexander. Those in the search will wear their own black or denim pants or skirts. Participants and parents will also receive seminars on runway walking and the business of the business. The Glen Abbey Branch is located at 1415 Third Line. The meeting will be held in the meeting room. All aboard the ARTbus Oakville Galleries is hosting an ARTbus tour. For the first time ever, Oakville Galleries will be rolling along the QEW on a mind-expanding ARTbus tour, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 10 from 12-5 p.m. Stops include the Art Gallery of Mississauga, housing the exhibit Mongrel Media and Karilee Fuglem: Essence; Blackwood Gallery & Justina M. Barnicke Gallery with the exhibit Signals in the Dark: Art in the Shadow of War and Oakville Galleries, which is exhibiting T&T: Onward Future and What We Bring to the Table. The tour will be hosted by T&T. There are limited spots available on this free bus tour. Call 905-844-4402 to book. The Regional Municipality of Halton K OA VIL LE www.halton.ca Business Development Centre Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs: Business Essentials Seminar Series: In partnership with Burlington Public Library, this series will introduce new business owners to the following topics: Tues., Feb. 26 ­ Networking Basics Tues., Mar. 18 ­ Online Tools and Information for Small Business ($20/person/session) Starting a Small Business Information Seminar: Get the basics to get your business started. Wed., Feb. 13 ­ held at Milton Public Library Wed., Mar. 5 ­ held at Oakville Public Library, Glen Abbey Branch ($20/person) Fundamentals of eBusiness Seminar Series: In partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, this series is for entrepreneurs who want to use the Internet to build and market their businesses. Tues., Feb. 19 ­ Creating a Web Site Mon., Feb. 25 ­ Marketing Your Site and Services Tues., Mar. 4 ­ Selling Goods and Services Online ($30/person/session) Consultant on Site Program: In partnership with Halton Hills Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Georgetown Branch Library on the following dates: Thurs., Feb. 21 and Thurs., Mar. 20. Appointments must be booked in advance. Essentials of Entrepreneurship Seminar Series: In partnership with Halton Hills Public Library, this series will offer new business owners information on the following topics: Wed., Feb. 27 ­ Canada Revenue Agency: Tax Essentials (this session is FREE) Wed., Mar. 26 ­ "Ask the Expert" Panel Discussion ($20/person/session) The New Importer Seminar: In partnership with the Canadian Border Services Agency, this seminar scheduled for Thurs., Mar. 27 is designed to help individuals or small business owners who are thinking about importing commercial goods into Canada. (No charge for this seminar, pre-registration is required.) Small Business Know-How Seminar Series: In partnership with Oakville Public Library, this series will assist new business owners with the "know-how" to start and run a successful business. Sessions will be held at various branch locations. Thurs., Apr. 10 ­ First Steps in Exporting (this session is FREE) Thurs., May 8 ­ Online Tools and Information for Small Business ($20/person/session ­ except for First Steps in Exporting) Entrepreneurship 101 Seminar Series: In partnership with Milton Public Library, this series is designed to teach new entrepreneurs how to start a successful small business. Thurs., April 24 ­ Writing Your Business Plan Thurs., May 29 ­ Market Research ($20/person/session) Family Day Waste Collection Notice TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 19 20 Collection moves Please Note Collection Day Changes MONDAY 18 Family Day Due to Family Day, waste collection services the week of February 18 will take place the day after your regular collection day. Please place your waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Please check your 2008 Blue Box and Garbage Calendar for details in your area or the Region's Waste Management website at www.halton.ca/waste. THURSDAY 21 FRIDAY 22 SATURDAY 23 Collection moves Halton Waste Management Site Will be closed on Monday, February 18 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Please check your 2008 Blue Box and Garbage Calendar for details in your area or the Region's Waste Management website at www.halton.ca/waste. 2008 Blue Box & Garbage Calendar In mid-January you should have received a copy of the 2008 Blue Box and Garbage Calendar. The calendar has everything you need to know about waste collection in Halton Region including the Blue Box collection schedule and a Halton Waste Management Site overview. Important information about upcoming waste collection changes that start April 7, 2008, which include the GreenCart, a weekly program to collect food waste and compostable papers, can also be found in the calendar. Since waste collection changes are occurring in April, the calendar you received in January is shorter than usual. You will receive a new Waste Management Guide and Collections Calendar in mid-March, which will outline all of our new levels of waste management services in detail. Gary Carr Regional Chair For more information on garbage and recycling collection please visit www.halton.ca/waste. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule February 19 February 20 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Health & Social Services Committee Planning & Public Works Committee Administration & Finance Committee 080208 Contact us for more information on these events and how to register. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 · Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-442-5866 · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca