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16 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday January 9, 2009 www.oakvillebeaver.com Heart and Stroke Pastafest and Hockey for Heart coming up The Heart and Stroke Foundation in Halton will host its annual Pastafest dinner and silent auction on Friday, Jan. 30. This year's event will take place in Burlington at The Holiday Inn. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and guests will be treated to an evening of entertainment by the Peter Bloom Band, as well as a silent auction table and a dance performance. The event will kickoff February as Heart Month in Halton. Tickets are now on sale for $45 (receive a $20 tax receipt). Contact Trina or Matthew at 905-634-7732. The Heart and Stroke Foundation in Halton will also present Hockey for Heart on Saturday, April 4. It will be the Heart and Stroke Foundation's first annual Hockey for Heart Tournament at The Ice Sports arena in Oakville. The tournament was conceived in the Durham region 13 years ago, and has been a major success. The tournament will commence at 10 a.m. and will conclude at 8 p.m. with its "Pro Stars" Game. This game will include professional hockey players from the NHL and AHL. Players who raise funds for Heart and Stroke research will have the chance to play in this game and earn prizes and one shot to win a new car. Cost to participate is $750 per team. Sign up online at www.hockeyforheart.com/oakville. For information, contact Matthew Rodgers at 905634-7732. The Regional OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Business Development Centre In the Spotlight this Month: Greater Toronto Airports Authority Board Of Directors Halton Region is seeking candidates interested in becoming a municipal representative on the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Board of Directors. Membership available on the Region's website www.halton.ca Drive Your Expansion into Foreign Export Markets Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and funded by the Ontario Government, will help Ontario small and medium sized businesses enter markets that otherwise would have been beyond their reach. Directors for consideration. The Regions of Durham and Peel will also recommend three candidates. Four Directors will be appointed by the GTAA Board, one nominee from each municipality and one At-Large appointment, for a three-year term commencing in May 2009. To apply: Application forms are available on www.halton.ca, by e-mail to regionalclerk@halton.ca Bronte Road, Oakville, during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed Event details are below. Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs Tax Essentials: In partnership with Milton Public Library, this seminar will cover topics (No charge for this seminar, pre-registration is required) January 20, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Completed forms may be submitted on-line, by mail or Building a Business Plan: In partnership with Oakville Public Library, learn how to REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION T- 014-09 (A) Services for the Halton Regional Centre, Woodlands Operations Centre and Halton Region Police Headquarters Drive Your Expansion into Foreign Export Markets: In partnership with Halton's four local Chambers of Commerce, this breakfast session will give an overview of the Starting a Small Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider: Bid documents can be viewed or obtained on and after the issue date from Purchasing Growing in the Right Direction ­ Expert Advice: Get the best advice from challenges and questions. which is non-refundable. Bid documents can be shipped to bidders for an additional download from www.halton.ca/shop. Halton Region relies on this advertisement to provide public notice of this business opportunity and is not obligated to notify any potential bidders in any other manner. Starting a Small Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider: Contact us for more information on these events and how to register. Learning to Build a Sustainable Future Last night Mayor Ken Melamed of Whistler, B.C. came to speak at a Community Sustainability Forum at Halton Region. For several years now, he has been rigorously developing and implementing Whistler's Community Sustainability Plan: Whistler2020. Mayor Melamed shared the importance of partnerships between government and community groups, the value of active community involvement, and the need for accountability from everyone for actions that impact the environment. Gary Carr Regional Chair Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Health & Social Services Committee Administration & Finance Committee Planning & Public Works Committee Regional Council Meeting 090109 At Halton Region, we are working toward building a sustainable future. We know it will be a long process, but the numerous "green" initiatives showcased last night demonstrate that we are headed in the right direction. To learn more about Halton's environmental work, visit www.halton.ca.