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Teens to go hungry to raise funds to afid giohal food Irrisis: f Hunger isn't fun for anyone, but for many L. people around the world ils more than a Sgrowling stomach. -o For some, its a matter of life and deaîb. Several groups of Milton youths are gel- C) ting ready to step up to the plate te, do tbeir a. part in helping feed and provide the necessi- < ties of flfe to people in developing counîries. m V, The national 30 Hour Famine - where zstudents colleer pledges and go without food à for 30 hours - will take place tonight and tomorrow, with a number of grocîps around town parlicipating. Last April, almost 500 Milton teens [rom sehools, chcîrches and youth (irganizations volunteered the 30 hours of their cime and managed îo raise almost $ 10,000. A few grocîps will do their "lamine" later in the month; the event at E.C. Drury will take place overnighl April 30. This year's national goal is te raise $5 mil- lion [or projects in areas most devastaîed by the global food crisis. I ere wîll be 100,000 (.anadian younig people participaling. Tbe economic clcwnturn bas mosl affect- cd impoverishiec cocintries alrcady suffering [romn bigber fciel and food pnces, confliet, poverty and 1-11V ancl AIDS, saîd a World Vision spokesperson. 'Preventing c bild bonger ancd malnutin lion mist be evcry'one's top) priorily in response to the global crîsis, ' said E sther Park, event co-orclinaîcir [or \Norlcl Vision. "(anadian youth are doing their part in motivaîing their friends, f amilies and comn munities to gel involved in thîs initiative." The 30 four Famine is Canadas, longest running y'outh action campaign. Il started in 1 971t wiîh a grocip of C algary teens wbo held a fast, moved 10 action by TV images of a famine oi Afrîca. The event now involves y'outh in 21 countries anncially. For more information or to make a dona- tion. visit v-wwamine.ca. Buins eep etCnr Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs: Starting a SmaII Business: A general overview of the things you wvill need to consider, including: resources to help you succeed; structure; registrations; regulations; licences; taxes; and financing options. Wed., Apr. 15 - held at Halton His Public Library, Georgetown Branch (6:30 p. m. - 8:30 p. m.) ($20lperson) First Steps in Exporting: In partnership with the Ministry of international Trade and Investment, this seminar will provide resources, programs and servic- es available to potential exporters including export readiness, market research, export planning and practical issues. Tues., Apr. 21 - held at Halton Regional Centre, Oakville (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) (No charge for this seminar. Pre-registration is required) Employed or SeIf-Employed: The Canada Revenue Agency will discuss employment status and how it affects a person's entitlement to Employment Insurance (El) benefits. Wed., Apr. 22 - held at Halton Regional Centre, Oakville (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) (No charge for this seminar. Pre-registration is required) Market Research: An overview of the why and how of conducting market research for your business success. Wed., Apr. 29 - held at Burlington Central Library (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) ($20/person) Marketing: Learn how to convert those prospects into paying customers by learning about targeting, branding, market plans and promotion. Wed., May 6 - held at Halton Hilîs Public Library, Georgetown Branch (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p. m.) ($20/person) Growing in the Right Direction - Expert Advice: Get the best advice from business experts. A lawyer, accountant and a marketing expert will assist with your challenges and questions. Wed., May 13 - held at the Milton Public Library (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) ($20/person) Contact us for more information and reffistration detads for these events. Good Friday WasteColcinNte Due to the Good Friday holiday on April 10, Friday's waste collection wilI take place on Saturday, April 11. Easter Monday does not delay waste collection the week of April 1 3. Please place your waste at the curb by 7 arn. on your scheduled collection day. Please check your 2009 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for your collection area details, or visit www.halton.calwaste to use our "Search by Address I tool. Halton Waste Management Site will be closed Friday, April 10, 2009 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Please check your 2009 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar or visit us online at www.halton.calwaste for more information. Halton named a top employer for new Canadians Mediacorp Canada Inc. has selected Halton Region as one of the Best Employers for New Canadians for 2009. This special designation recognizes Iemployers who offer interesting programs to assist new Canadians in making the transition to a new workplace -- and a new life in Canada." Halton Region is committed to assisting employees who are recent immigrants to Canada by offering mentoring programs or internships for foreign trained professionals. Gary Carr Regional Chair As our immigrant population increases, Halton is dedicated 10 responding 10 the changing needs of our residents. We are very proud to have received this important acknowledgment. Haltorr Regional Meeting Schedule Apr. 10 Holiday/Offices Closed Apr. 14 9:30 arn. Health & Social Services Committee Apr. 15 9:30 arn. Planning & Public Works Committee 1:30 p.rn. Administration & Finance Committee :0 -~..,. *.~ ., e #* . e : .111 e :,.~~ ... e, : AHalton The Regionai REGION Munîchality of Haiton wwwhaltotica. 35YEARS OF SERVICE 2