Hello, my name is Rick Di Lorenzo and I’m running for Milton Town Council Ward 1. I live in Milton with my family and have deep roots in the community. I spend my time supporting residents, local businesses and community groups.
It may not have had fireworks or been at the Milton Fairgrounds this year. But Milton still celebrated Canada Day in style on July 1st at Victoria Park by Milton Town Hall. The Town of Milton provided the venue while the Milton Knights of Columbus provided much of the labour force.
The Canadian Multiculturalism Day in Milton was held on June 28th at the Milton Lions Club and was a testament o the rich diversity and vibrant cultural tapestry of the Milton community. They brought people together from various backgrounds to share in the joy of our collective heritage through music, dance and culinary delights from around the world.
The Annual ICNA Milton Fest was held on June 29th at the Milton Community Sports Park and it offered free burgers, hot dogs and drinks to all Milton residents. The annual event is put on each year by the Islamic Community Centre of Milton (ICCM), a Project of ICNA.
The Milton Sea and Navy League Cadets have been quite busy during the 2024- 2025 training year! Sharing the same academic year with schools, young Miltonians ages 9-12 and 12-19 can take part in two of the after-school free youth programs sponsored by the Milton Branch of the Navy League of Canada.
Last month was the the 10th Anniversary of the Queen’s Badminton Club. An AllLadies Badminton Club that has been running in Milton since 2015.
Milton Muslim Moms recently hosted a powerful Fundraiser and Awards Night, uniting residents, community leaders, and partners for an evening of compassion and celebration. The event raised critical funds to support food security, newcomer assistance, and youth empowerment programs across Milton and Halton.
The annual Milton TIGER OPEN Golf Tournament helpd raise $230,000 which will go to the purchase of toys, food and life essentials of families in need; children in hospitals; and funding public school initiatives such as mental health, nutrition, inclusive classrooms and literacy.
Milton District HospitalFoundation (MDHF) held their Community Partner Appreciation Night on June 4th at the Milton Banquet Centre. MDHF used the event to say thank you for the incredible support that community partners did for our hospital and to celebrate a successful year of fundraising.
On May 30th at Milton Town Hall acting Mayor Sarah Marshall joined Prism (Halton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Group) in raising the Pride Flag. There were student speakers present from both the public and catholic school boards in Milton. For more information about Prism and future community events they organize visit prismhalton.com