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Calendar
of Events - 2008
| September
20 - 28,
2008 |
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TD
Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up
Unfortunately
our shorelines, rivers, lakes and streams are getting
littered with garbage. Help out by joining
52,000 other Canadians taking part in the TD Canada
Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up between
September 20-28.
There
are many opportunities to participate:
- Community
groups, businesses, cadets and scouts are
encouraged to select a site and register with www.vanaqua.org/cleanup
or call toll free 1.877.427.2422.
- You
may also opt to join one of the other clean ups
taking place that are "open to the
public". Visit www.vanaqua.org/cleanup
for a list of dates and locations.
- Residents,
families and students not involved with one of
these other groups are welcome to join the event
organized by the City of Pickering and Toronto
& Region Conservation. Call 905.683.7575 for
details and to register to clean up Lake Ontario
on Saturday, September 27th from 10 am - noon,
rain or shine. Students, this event is eligible
for community volunteer hours.
The
City of Pickering can help any volunteers clean up
efforts by providing gloves, bags, water, snacks and
waste disposal. Call 905.683.7575. |
| Location: |
Throughout
the City of Pickering |
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| October
19 - 25, 2008 |
Waste
Reduction Week
Waste Reduction Week is a
National initiative that strives to raise awareness
about resource consumption, waste reduction and
diversion. The City of Pickering gets involved in this
initiative annually by carrying out internal and
external education campaigns and waste reduction
challenges. Whether you want to get involved as part
of your school community, business, not-for-profit
association or individually, there are opportunities
for everyone.
For participation ideas and to register, log onto the
Waste Reduction Week Canada website at wrwcanada.com |
| Location: |
Throughout
the City of Pickering |
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