16 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 7, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com COFFEE BREAK FOR A GOOD CAUSE: If you enjoy socializing with friends and colleagues, and want to do something positive for your community, the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton needs your help. As part of a nationwide fundraising effort, the Society is looking for community volun- teers to open up their businesses, organizations or homes during the 12th annual Alzheimer Coffee Break. this September. Hosting a coffee break is easy; all you need is a place where friends, neighbours, customers or co-workers can gather to have a cup of coffee in exchange for a donation to the Alzheimer Society. "More and more we are learning about the importance of staying socially connected, and how it can help to keep our brains healthy. This year, getting people out in your community will not only encourage healthy brain behaviour, but will also raise money to support critical programs and services for people with Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers and their families," says Mary Burnett, CEO, of the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton. Coffee break events will kick off coast to coast on Thursday, Sept. 20 For more information about Coffee Break, or to host an event, call 905-529-7030 in Hamilton, from Oakville 905-339-2140 and from Georgetown 905-8775944. The Regional Business Development Centre Municipality of Halton Friday, September 14, Saturday, September 15 Monday, September 17 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Thanks to the efforts of Halton residents, about 30,000 tonnes of yard waste is collected every year and turned into rich, garden-friendly compost. Halton residents are invited to come out to the Fall Compost Give Away to pick up some of this compost as a Thank You for helping divert a usable material from the www.halton.ca Fall Compost Give Away at the Halton Waste Management Site Rethink, reinvent and refocus your business...with Management Boot Camp! As part of Salute to Small Business Month this October, Halton Region's Business Development Centre invites entrepreneurs to enlist in Management Boot Camp with Donald Cooper. Business leaders and managers from small to medium-sized enterprises who want to this unique learning opportunity! Registration details are below. Upcoming Business Seminars & Programs Starting a Small Business Information Seminar: Mon., Sept. 10 and Mon., Oct. 1 afternoon sessions ($20/person) Build Your Business Seminar Series: In partnership with Oakville Public Library, this series will introduce new business owners to the following topics: Thurs., Sept. 13 Networking Know-How Thurs., Oct. 11 Online Resources for Small Business ($20/person/seminar) Essentials of Entrepreneurship Seminar Series: In partnership with Halton Hills Public Library, this series will offer new business owners information on the following topics: Wed., Sept. 26 Starting a Small Business Wed., Oct. 17 Your Business Plan Made Easy ($20/person/seminar) Starting an Export Business Seminar: In partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Burlington Public Library, this seminar is for business owners who are thinking about exporting. The seminar, to be held Wed., Sept. 19, will introduce you to some of the key tools, resources, programs and services available to potential exporters. ($20/person) Management Boot Camp: This one-day event on Tues., Oct. 2 featuring Donald Cooper, MBA, is geared to business leaders and managers from small to mediumsized enterprises who want to improve customer value, management effectiveness ($50/person includes breakfast and lunch plus workbook and templates from Donald Cooper) Steps to Success Seminar Series: In partnership with Burlington Public Library, this series will offer business owners information on the following topics: Tues., Oct. 2 Starting a Home-Based Business Tues., Oct. 16 Getting Started with a Website Tues., Oct. 30 Evening of Success: Guest speaker and expert panel discussion ($20/person Oct. 2 and Oct. 16; No fee Oct. 30) Consultant on Site Program: In partnership with Halton Hills Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Georgetown Branch Library on the following dates: Thurs. Sept. 20, Thurs. Oct. 18 and Thurs. Nov. 15. Appointments must be booked in advance. HWMS 5400 Regional Rd 25 · All Halton households are welcome to collect a maximum of seven bags (or equivalent) of compost. · Residents are responsible for shovelling and bagging their own compost. · Please bring your own bags/containers and shovel. · Non-perishable food items or cash donations will also be gratefully accepted on behalf of Halton area food banks. Helpful Hint When applying your compost to your gardens, ensure you for best growing results is a 60/40 split (60% topsoil and 40% compost). House cleaning? We can help! Bring your reusable clothing and household items to the Salvation Army Depot at Halton's Waste Management Site. A Community Partnership Come Meet Your Regional Councillors I would like to invite you to join me and some of my fellow Regional Councillors at the Halton Booth at the upcoming fall fairs being held in North Halton. We will be available to answer any questions you may have and address any concerns. Please join us from 1 to 3 p.m. on the following dates: Georgetown Fall Fair Saturday, September 8 Acton Fall Fair Saturday, September 15 Milton Fall Fair Saturday, September 22 For information about any of Halton Regions programs and services, please call us at 905-825-6000, toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866), TTY 905-827-9983, or visit the website at www.halton.ca. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Sept. 11 9:30 a.m. - Health & Social Services Committee Sept. 12 9:30 a.m. - Planning & Public Works Committee Sept. 12 1:30 p.m. - Administration & Finance Committee Sept. 19 9:30 a.m. - Regional Council 090707 Gary Carr Regional Chair Contact us for more information on these events and how to register. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 · Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca