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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 13, 2012 · 18 n the coming months, there are some new and exciting programs for schoolaged kids at your local library that are not to be missed. Library workshops for tech-savvy/theatre kids I We all know how into their `technology' our children are, so why not give them the opportunity to learn more about the latest and greatest gadgets in a constructive Women in Skilled Trades ENHANCED GENERAL CARPENTRY Prepare for a rewarding career in construction. Comprehensive, hands-on training Job search assistance Funding provided for tuition, tools, books & equipment Program starts April 23, 2012 in Burlington Call to register for an information session: 905-333-3499 x121 or 1-888-315-5521 x121 | www.thecentre.on.ca/skilledtrades Offered by The Centre in partnership with the Government of Ontario, RESCON, Mohawk College/STARRT Institute and Canadian Women's Foundation. he Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca unding available to nonprots providing community health & social services to Halton residents way? Oakville Public Library is offering two Apple iPad workshops: one for children aged 7-9 -- although there are only a few spots left -- and one for kids 10-12 years old. Come join us on a tour of this piece of technology. The workshop will introduce children to a number of amazing apps. Compose music using Garageband, use your own photos to design a game for your family or learn new puzzles and more. Kids are asked to bring a USB memory stick with a variety of photos (people, pets and scenery) and personal headphones. Dates and locations for the workshop include: · Saturday, April 28 from 1-2:30 p.m.; for children from 7-9 years old; located at Iroquois Ridge Branch (1051 Glenashton Dr.); cost is $12 per single class; register online through IRIS using course code 165668. · Saturday, May 26 from 1-2:30 p.m.; for children from 10-12 years old; located at Central Branch (120 Navy St.); cost is $12 per single class; register online through IRIS using course code 165671. If your kids like theatre and have an interest in the arts, then this one-of-a-kind workshop, put on by Halton's award-winning West End Studio Theatre, is for them. Come join Yo Mustafa, artistic director at West End Studio Theatre, for this exciting class at the library. We'll cover techniques like the actor's three tools (body, voice and emotion), stage positions, communication and theatre games. Let their imaginations soar in this interactive and fun environment. Date and location for the workshop include: · Saturday, May 5 from 1-2:30 p.m.; for children from 9-12 years old; located at Central Branch; cost is $12 per single class; register online through IRIS using course code 165668. For more information about all of these programs, workshops and more, glance through our spring/ summer program and events guide or visit our website online at www.oapl. on.ca. If you want to make sure your child gets a place in any of the above-mentioned workshops, then register now online through IRIS at www.oakville.ca. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library Call for proposals Halton Region Community Investment Fund One-Time Grants: Deadline May 1, 2012 by 2 p.m. Multi-Year Grants: Deadline for Letters of ntent April 23, 2012 by 2 p.m. inal deadline for full applications May 1, 2012 by 2 p.m. or more information, including funding priorities, eligibility criteria and funding guidelines and forms, please visit our website at www.halton.ca/investmentfund FREE OPTION LIMITED TIME OFFER Your mouth says a lot our teeth and gums can say a lot about your overall health. n fact, poor oral health has been linked to many chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease in adults. Next to the common cold, tooth decay is the most common condition suffered by children and is one of the leading causes of absence from school. 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