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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 7, 2015 | 26 halton.ca 311 Keep Calm and Adapt May 9 The Town of Oakville will host an event Saturday (May 9) to provide information to residents on extreme weather and emergency preparedness. Keep Calm and Adapt is intended to help residents protect themselves and their property from the effects of climate change. It will feature a presentation by Chris St. Clair, author, meteorologist and TV personality from The Weather Network, as well as giveaways, a children's area and 25 exhibitors. The event runs from 1-5 p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd. For a list of the exhibitors or more information, visit www.oakville.ca/environment/keepcalm-adapt.html. 2015 Rain Barrel Date Saturday, May 9, 2015 9 a.m. ­ 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 9 a.m. ­ 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 9 a.m. ­ 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015 9 a.m. ­ 1 p.m. (tax included) $40 Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre "A Mother's Day gift like no other" Sons and daughters often accompany their mothers during their hearing aid fitting. Anyone who lives with a hearing impaired family member knows the frustration the whole family experiences. We see firsthand how that frustration disappears as communication improves. We know you love your mother and want only the best in life for her. HEARING SCIENCES 500 Mother's Day gift Truckload Sales Events Part of Halton's water efficiency program Location Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Milton GO Train Station, 780 Main Street East (west of Thompson Road), Milton (parking lot) Mapleview Mall, 900 Maple Avenue, Burlington (lower parking lot by the Bay) Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (parking lot"A"- off North Service Road) In the words of Helen Keller, "When you lose your vision, you lose contact with things; when you lose your hearing, you lose contact with people." $ DIscOunt Off Alta or Alta Pro hearing aids Bring this coupon and Save $500 on a pair of Alta or Alta Pro instruments. Valid April 27- May 29, 2015 Call (905) 465-3277 (EARS) to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive (must provide proof of Halton Region residency) Halton residents only Optional online pre-payment and home delivery service available directly through the supplier. For more information, visit halton.ca/rainbarrels Halton Region's Spring Compost Giveaway! Monday, May 4 ­ Saturday, May 9, 2015 (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Halton Region will once again host its popular Spring Compost Giveaway at the Halton Waste Management Site at 5400 Regional Road 25 in Milton. Residents are responsible for shoveling and bagging their own compost and are reminded to bring their own shovels, bags or reusable containers (maximum seven per household). We also encourage residents to bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to support local food banks. For more information, visit halton.ca/compost or dial 311. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville L6M 3L1 Gary Carr Regional Chair Have your Chocolates and eat the box too! Sensational Chocolates, Handmade Locally 070515 May 19 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. May 20 1:30 p.m. Admin & Finance Cttee. May 20 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cttee. May 27 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Meetings can be viewed at halton.ca/meetings. Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 3350 Fairview Street, Burlington · 905.634.2462 www.walkerschocolates.ca