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0:cownownbusiness holding food drive for local food bank A local business is doing its part to help E., suite 108, is holding a food drive for the check the expiry dates - as welI as house- Donations can be dropped off Monday to othose less fortunate - and its inviting resi- local food bank that will run until next bold items, toiletnies and baby items, espe- Friday front 10 arn. to 8 p.m. and tomorrow Sts ojî n Friday cially size five and six diapers. fo 0an o5pm 0 iton Health and Wellness Items that are greatly needed include Also being accepted is clothing, particu- For more information, call Laura r >'entrelRejuvene Medical Spa, 310 Main St. non-perishable food items - be sure to larly for the winter season. Townsend at (905) 203-1021. 21 Th Regionai qc -000 EGII 1Z,~ L M u icipality 'i of Aato ww .0. Halton Waste Management Calendar Halton Region is looking for the next generation of artists to provide artwork for the covers of our 2010 Waste Management Guide & Collection Calendar! * Students from kindergarten to grade 8 who live or attend school in Burlington, Halton His, Milton, Oakville can enter. Previous contest winners are ineligible to enter. * The artwork theme is Reduce, reuse, recycle - everyday. Artwork must feature a Blue Box and GreenCart, and should showcase a positive environment. * Be as creative, expressive, bold and colourful as you'd like. You can use chalk, charcoal, collage, crayon, marker, paint, and pencil. * For artwork dimensions, contest guidelines and the downloadable Entry Form, visit www.halton.ca. *Contest closes Fruday, October 9 at 4:30 p.m. 4 p Ail entries will be showcased at the Halton Regional Centre during Waste Reduction Week (October 1910o 25, 2009). The winning artwork, one pr Local Municiality% wiIl appear on the covers of the 2010 Waste Management Guide & Collection calendar distributed to single-family houses. Winners wiIl receive Fa prize package and have their picture sent t0 local newspapers. Business Development Centre Upcoming Business Seminars and Programis Starting a Small Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, including resources to, help you succeed, structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes and financing options. Wed., Oct. 7 - Oakville Public Library (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) ($20/person) Consultant on Site Program: In partnership with Halton HuIs Public Librar)4 a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Georgetown Branch Library on Thurs., Oct. 15 and Thurs., Nov. 19. Appointments must be booked in advance. Building a Business Plan: Learn how to write a plan to guide your business and assist in financing. Wed., Nov. 4 - Halton Hilîs Public Library, Georgetown Branch (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) ($20/person) Consultant on Site Program: In partnership with Milton Public Library; a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Milton Public Library on Thurs., Nov. 5 and Thurs., Dec. 3. Appointments Must be booked in advance. Starting a SmaIl Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, including resources to help you succeed, structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes, and financing options. Wed., Nov, il - Burlington Central Library (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) ($20/person) Contact us for more information and registration details for these events. Mental health is key to overail wellbeing This week is M ental lllness Awareness Week in Canada. Health professionals in Halton Region and across the country want to raise awareness of mental health issues; let those in need know that help is available; and emplhasize 0 the link between overaîl wellbeing and strong mental health. At Halton Region, we have support programs for children and youth, adults Gary Carr and older adults, to help them manage mental health issues. For example, we Regional Chair offer the Mental Health Liaison Program in Halton sehools, the Youth Services Guide, the North Halton Mental Health Clinie, linkages wilh the Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition and more. For more information about our supports, or tips on how 10 promote positive mental healîh, eall us at 311 or 905-825-6000, or visit www.halton.ca. ore fHtI eintMahgSl~ Blme&Greenfr Better PlntOct. 7 9:30 a.m. Regionial cooncil Meeting Meetings can be viewed at fo aj oct. 12 Offices closed for Thanksgiving www.halton.ca