Held on the first Thursday of each month with a different Milton Organization preparing the meal each time. The community dinners are open to everyone, regardless of religion or background. Coming together in fellowship over meal. Donations are accepted but purely optional and the food used in the meals is donated by Food For Life.
The Milton Muslim Moms held their Fundraiser Gala & Awards Night in November. It was a lovely affair, with good food, company and live music. Congratulations to…
• Sana Mir Volunteer of the Year
• Saroosh Fatima Entrepreneur of the Year
• Zena Chaudry Woman of Substance
• Aisa Mir Youth Leadership Award
Certificates of Appreciation were also awarded to Shaista Tariq, Syra Salam, Bushra Amir, Shazma Khan, Ayesha Kamran and Kiran Naveed for their volunteer contributions.
The Nutcracker Milton has been a holiday favourite for Miltonian’s for many years. The brainchild of Ashley SummersMacdonald and Kelly Summers the annual event was conceived with the idea of bringing together the greatest entertainers in Milton to celebrate the holiday season. Program highlights included a performance honouring Tchaikovsky’s traditional ‘Nutcracker’ ballet along with a mixed program of holiday favourites.
In a momentous development, Wilfrid Laurier University is set to welcome its inaugural students to the Laurier Milton campus in Fall 2024. This endeavor represents a culmination of years of collaborative effort between the university, the Town of Milton, and the Government of Ontario.
Every day, The Darling Home for Kids is entrusted to care for the most medically complex children. With a warm and nurturing environment, the Home provides Residential, Respite, and Hospice Palliative Care programs, making it a haven for families facing unique challenges.
Recently, on October 16th 2023, FASM, the Fine Arts Society of Milton elected a new President, Diana Tuszynski. She replaces Past President Ursula McDermid, who has been a dynamic and inspirational leader of the artistic community during her long tenure. During Ursula’s time as President, several major public projects have been created by groups of FASM members: e.g: the beautiful (8ft x 33 ft) mural which is displayed for all to view in the lobby of the Milton & District Hospital; the Pan Am Mural hung in the Mattamy National Cycling Centre on Tremaine Road; the collaborative project with the Milton & District Canadian Federation of University Women: 100 yrs/100 Women for the CFUW’s 100 year anniversary.
The raabta.ca’s Islamic Art Exhibition, Discover the Islamic Art Experience, took place from October 18th to November 4th and was milestone event in the cultural tapestry of Milton. This groundbreaking exhibition brings together a remarkable assembly of 25 local Muslim artists, 11 of which are from the heart of Milton itself. Within this exhibition, attendees embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Islamic history, experiencing a rich array of artistic expressions that encompass exquisite paintings, intricate architectural art, eloquent Arabic Calligraphy, and innovative digital and 3D creations.
Milton District Hospital Foundation (MDHF) Gift of Health Gala Presented by Mattamy Homes and Diamond Sponsor Chudleigh’s took place on Saturday, October 21. Together as a community, guests boogie down to tribute band Always ABBA, with the theme for the evening being I Have A Dream for Our Home, Our Hospital. MDHF’s dream remains the same, to continue to provide essential medical equipment into the hands of our caregivers to ensure quality healthcare close to home. MDHF are pleased to announce that the Gift of Health Gala raised $614,000! They would like to thank all the sponsors, donors, guests, and volunteers for sharing their dream for Milton District Hospital.
Milton recognized the best of the best at the Community Awards Gala hosted by the Milton Chamber of Commerce
The Black and White Pajama Party, a ladies only fundraising fête whose popularity is astounding. Tickets for the event are quickly purchased up for this annual stellar event. Even the purchase of the tickets themselves became a fun event with Margaret Saliba engaged in “Where’s Marg?” around the town to hand deliver tickets at different locations each day