Cleaning Up
Spring has sprung in our lovely town but the after-winter litter seems to be everywhere. The blustery winds propel the stuff onto our roadsides and ditches, up against fences and throughout our parks. True to form Tim Hortons is hosting their Annual Community Clean-up this weekend and we hope you’ll consider pitching in. Whether you’re a student seeking volunteer hours, or a caring resident who wants to help beautify our town, you are welcome to kick off the clean-up with us this Saturday morning May 5th at 9:30. Timmys will provide coffee and timbits, as well as bags, gloves and a Timmys’ t-shirt. Then we’ll get our street assignments and head out at 10:00 for a bit of spring cleaning. We’ll end around lunchtime with a BBQ. And there are lots of great prizes too! Our meeting point is the parking lot on the south side of the Wellness Centre, I’ll see you there Saturday morning at 9:30!
You Are What You Eat
As a “junior senior” who wishes to live a long and healthy life the topic of health and fitness, and therefore longevity, has become one of my focuses. Recently, the Peel Medical Officer of Health delegated Caledon Council and during his presentation I learned that 49% of Caledon residents, and 63.5% of Bolton residents, over the age of 18, are either obese or overweight (have a BMI over 25). With an a virtual epidemic of diabetes looming on the horizon I found these statistics alarming.
So I was very intrigued by Bolton resident Melissa Piccinin’s latest educational offering. As a Natural Nutritional Coach and Practitioner Melissa has decided to hold a local (Bolton) Grocery Store Tour that includes guidance on how to read confusing nutritional labels, how navigate recommended dietary restrictions, and how to make the best food choices for you and your family. A great opportunity I’d say! Let her know right away if you want to attend, space is limited to 15.
To register: melpicc@rogers.com
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Special People
A neighbour of mine, Patricia Franks, recently invited me to a presentation she is facilitating this Saturday April 14th at Holy Family Church at 60 Allen Drive in Bolton. Patricia calls it “Our Community: Building From Within”. All families and community-minded persons are invited to come out and participate in the dialog. The question? How do we enpower people with a developmental disability to be active and to be supported members of the Bolton and the broader Caledon community? That’s Saturday April 14th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Look forward to seeing you there.
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Opportunity Knocks
toronto 2015 pan/parapan am games procurement information session
The Town of Caledon, in partnership with the Bolton BIA, is pleased to invite the business community to an information sharing meeting focused on procurement for the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games.
Bill Zakarow, Director of Procurement TO2015, will present an overview of the Games, including the capital infrastructure projects required to stage the Games and the associated business opportunities. If you are a business owner don’t miss this chance to hear about these opportunities, the timing and the procurement process used to award the contracts.
Admission to this event is FREE and advance registration is required.
April 2, 2012 – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Caledon Room – Caledon Seniors Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton (behind Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness)
For more information or to register, e-mail: edc@caledon.ca or call 905-584-2272 x4286. Seating is limited
We hope you’ll join us…
To Celebrate Earth Hour – a special screening of dr. Seuss’s The Lorax at Empire Theatre on Mar. 31, 2012.
Environmental Hero?
Know someone who has made an exceptional effort toward our “natural heritage”?
The Caledon Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC) is seeking nominations from the public for the 16th Environmentalist of the Year Award – the due date for nominations is Friday, March 23, 2012.
This Award encourages environmental stewardship in Caledon and provides recognition for outstanding community efforts. CEAC grants the Award to a Caledon resident, business or organization that has made a significant effort to protect, enhance or restore the natural heritage of Caledon.
The Environmentalist of the Year receives a certificate at the Town’s annual Volunteer and Citizen Achievement Awards event in April. Also, the winner’s name is added to the commemorative rock in the CEAC Stewardship Grove on the Trans-Canada Trail in Caledon East.
The Environmentalist of the Year will also be given the honour of directing a $500 Annual Environmentalism Recognition Award (AERA) to their favourite Caledon-based environmental stewardship project.
If you know someone who deserves this recognition please nominate them.
The nominee must satisfy the following two criteria:
Is either a Caledon resident, a Caledon-based organization, or a Caledon-based business; and
Is not a current member of Caledon Town Council or CEAC, and has not been for the previous two years.
and
The nominee must satisfy any three of the following additional criteria:
Has contributed to the protection, restoration or enhancement of the physical environment in Caledon; or
Has raised awareness about the environment and promoted the adoption of sustainable activities by the public; or
Has implemented innovative approaches to the sustainable use and management of natural resources in Caledon; or
Has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the improvement of Caledon’s environment; or
Is an active volunteer and/or leader in Caledon-based environmental initiatives.
All nominations need to include:
The nominee’s full name, address and phone number;
Confirmation that the nominee satisfies criteria # 1 and 2;
A description (suggest 300-500 words per criteria) of how the nominee meets the additional criteria (choose only three from # 3 to 7 above).
Relevant web links to data or photos that support the descriptions
Please submit your nomination by Friday, March 23, 2012 to
Tim Manley
Senior Policy Planner
Town of Caledon
(a) by mail (6311 Old Church Road, Caledon, ON L7C 1J6) or
(b) by email (tim.manley@caledon.ca) or
(c) by fax (905-584-4325).
