From April 19th to 27th, immerse yourself in a week-long environmental awareness action, and appreciation celebration.
11:00 AM| 251 Guelph St, Georgetown, ON L7G 4A8
Celebrate National Burrito Day with Fat Bastard Burrito with a small burrito (veggie, chicken, or ground beef) and a can of pop for only $5.99.
Regular price $13.29, savings of over $7!!!
6:00 PM| 148 Main street south, Acton, ON L7J 1X9
This meditation class is the perfect way to learn how and why to meditate in the way the Buddha taught. This class is free and open to the public. No need to register.
We will cover:
The class is a mix of instructions and guided meditations. We have plenty of chairs and cushions.
This meditation class is taught by monks trained in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition. All of the techniques we teach in this class are simple, useful and down to earth. Check out our meditation resources page to find out more and download the text of our guided instructions.
Don’t be nervous if you’ve never been to a monastery or meditation class before. The atmosphere at our activities is peaceful, welcoming and very friendly.
Newcomers are welcome. We’re looking forward to meeting you.
6:00 PM| 148 Main street south, Acton, ON L7J 1X9
This meditation class is the perfect way to learn how and why to meditate in the way the Buddha taught. This class is free and open to the public. No need to register.
We will cover:
The class is a mix of instructions and guided meditations. We have plenty of chairs and cushions.
This meditation class is taught by monks trained in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition. All of the techniques we teach in this class are simple, useful and down to earth. Check out our meditation resources page to find out more and download the text of our guided instructions.
Don’t be nervous if you’ve never been to a monastery or meditation class before. The atmosphere at our activities is peaceful, welcoming and very friendly.
Newcomers are welcome. We’re looking forward to meeting you.
4:30 PM| Terra Cotta Conservation Area, 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hills ON, L7G 0N9
Start your visit with a wagon ride to the sugarbush. Learn about how maple syrup is made with demonstrations of traditional and modern maple syrup making tools.
Try taffy, maple syrup samples, hot drinks, and make s’mores over a campfire. Children will receive a free wooden tree cookie to remember their day.
Recommended experience time is 1.5 hours.
9:30 AM
Help clean the town! Organizations, groups, families, and individuals are invited to form a cleanup group or join a group to pick up trash along trails, parks, ravine and anywhere else that needs cleaning. We will even pick up the trash bags when you are finished! Participants are asked to register so that we do not duplicate or clean-up efforts. Register by emailing cleanup@haltonhills.ca and to arrange pick-up of free bags and gloves, and let us know if you would like to lead a cleanup crew!
8:30 AM
Friday April 26, 2024, the Town is launching the second year of a Tree Voucher Pilot Program. The program supports residents in planting more resilient, mature trees on their property, helping to more effectively increase the local tree canopy. Visit the Town's Get Involved webpage for Program details.
8:00 AM| 11620 Trafalgar Road Georgetown
Join us on Saturday April 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (please respect time of event), for the annual Used Bike Swap hosted by Halton Hills Bike It. This is a great recycling initiative that gets used bikes and trikes into the hands of those who need them while also raising cash for our local food banks. Donated bikes, trikes and cycling equipment will be accepted by volunteers April 24, 25, and 26, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Robert C. Austin Operations Centre parking lot. Donations also accepted the morning of the sale (April 27, 8 - 11 a.m.). Prices are as follows: kids bikes: $10 and up, youth bikes: $20 and up, and premium youth bikes and adult bikes priced individually. All bikes sold as is. Proceeds from all sales will be donated to local food banks.
6:00 PM| 300 River Oaks Blvd E, Oakville, ON L6H 5T1
Halton Environmental Network’s 20th anniversary fundraising gala is an opportunity for climate supporters and enthusiasts to get dressed up and enjoy an elegant evening out. All funds raised will go to support Halton Environmental Network’s programs, including community gardens, school and student engagement programs, waste diversion, and climate research.
The evening will include a cocktail hour with entertainment and a silent auction followed by a three-course meal. Following dinner, silent auction winners will be announced and attendees will be invited to the dance floor to enjoy the rest of the evening!
7:30 PM| 19 Willow St. N. , Acton, Ontario
Join us for our first ever Vinyl Record Party! Imagine a casual basement party, but in a gorgeous heritage setting - Acton Town Hall Centre in Acton, Ontario. Willow Hall, the crown jewel of the Hall, has a long history of dance and entertainment events in its 140 years of existence! We invite you to bring your own records if you have them, or enjoy selections from DJ Kevin's large collection of vintage pop, rock, folk and adult contemporary music. Vinyl's pure analog sound, sometimes pristine, sometimes with a little snap,crackle or pop thrown in from prior love and wear, is the latest trend in vintage cool. Grab your dancing shoes, some friends or family or both, and head to the Hall for this "fun-raiser" benefiting Heritage Acton, the all volunteer non-profit owners and operators of Acton Town Hall Centre. $10 pp entry, free popcorn, cash bar (wine/beer/pop), cash pizza later in the evening.