On June 7th Milton District Hospital Foundation (MDHF) hosted their annual Community Appreciation Event where they recognized their community partners and volunteers that help fundraise for our local hospital. The event was held at the Milton Banquet & Conference Centre and included appetizers and refreshments.
ISKCON Milton, the local branch of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, held its highly anticipated 4th annual Rathayatra, Festival of India on June 24th. The event, dedicated to Lord Jagannatha, Lord Baldeva, and Devi Subhadra, attracted a remarkable turnout of more than 1200 people. The festival took place at the Milton Sports Community Park, with a vibrant procession extending all the way to Derry Road.
Hedi Nowak likes to share her love for Art.“Art is healing” she said, “Art has so many healing components whether in the garden or on the wall. Art helps your mind to expand and be challenged. It helps you to recall memories and emotions. There’s a bit of soul in all the art here at the Gallery Upstairs!
Hedi and her family moved to Canada in 1956 from Germany. They owned the Bavarian Inn by the Milton Mall. That became well known for everyday dining and for European delicacies. In 1975 there was land available on Steeles that had belonged to the Harrop family who farmed there. They opened Harrop House July 15th, 1976. The much loved restaurant became a landmark in Milton.
The “Gallery Upstairs” was a special feature at the Harrop House. It was a place where customers could purchase remarkable items. It became a “must visit” destination for artists and those who delighted in unique and beautiful things. Works by celebrated artists such as Robert Bateman and Trisha Romance were frequently available for art connoisseurs. Local artists were encouraged to show their work there also.
International Yoga Day (June 21st) is a global celebration of peace, harmony, and well-being. This noble occasion brings together yoga enthusiasts from all walks of life to unite in a collective practice of mindfulness, meditation, and physical fitness. Organized by HSS (Hindu SwayamesevakSangh) the Milton event was held in the Milton Community Park by the Milton Sports Centre. Mayor Krantz helped officiate the event and mentioned both the physical as well as mental health benefits of Yoga, being good for both the mind and body.
Earlier this year, 14 year old Miltonian, Preston Mutanga was invited to the opening of ‘Spider-Man: Across the SpiderVerse’ in California. On Twitter under the name: LegoMe_TheOG @FG_Artist, Preston had posted his video where he “recreated the entire ‘SpiderMan: Across the Spider-Verse’ Trailer in LEGO!”
Chris Miller and Phil Lord, the producers of the movie, were fascinated by the video and his talent. They had also directed the LEGO movie in 2014. Because of his ability, Preston was asked to animate a scene in the new Spider-Man movie.
Get ready to paint the town rainbow and be part of a historic moment as PRISM, Milton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ group holds its very first Pride Parade in Milton! Pride Halton will take place on Main Street from Brown Street to Charles Street from 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Pride Halton and PRISM are thrilled to promote diversity, acceptance and visibility for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies. This incredibly important historical event is a huge step forward for the Town of Milton who has been an inclusive ally for a number of years. While the journey to amplify the message of acceptance and equality for all is ongoing, this remarkable Pride Parade event serves as an exceptional beginning.
The Townsend Smith Foundation believes every individual should have access to a dignified and caring end-of-life journey. That is why they have been striving tirelessly to raise funds to build the 1st North Halton hospice. On May 13th people across Milton and North Halton hiked, walked, bike or ran 5KM to raise over $27,000 dollars to date for this important cause.
The Islamic Circle of North America Canada (ICNA-C) Milton Chapter organized an interfaith dinner for local community and faith leaders on Friday May 12 at Paramount Fine Foods. The dinner provided an opportunity to faith and community leaders to come together and build bonds of friendship and understanding.
MP Adam van Koeverden, Mayor Gordon Krantz, AMO President Colin Best, other regional and town councillors attended the event. Representatives of different churches also participated including Grace Anglican Church, Centre of Life Church, St George and St Abanoub Coptic Church, Saturate Church, The House of David, and Church Planting Ministries Inc.
Halton Women’s Place was delighted to receive the proceeds from the Knights of Columbus/Team Garber Charity Poker Tournament which totaled an amazing $17,000. This amount represented not only the generosity of the tournament participants but also the unwavering dedication of the Knights of Columbus and Team Garber in supporting causes that make a difference in people’s lives and supporting the important work of Halton Women’s Place.
From May 16th to June 3rd the Firstontario Arts Centre in Milton was the home to Kala: The Colours of South Asia, an art exhibit showcasing South Asian art forms features both established as well as emerging local artists.
Over 300 guests attended Kala’s gallery opening night. It was one of the best openings the gallery has seen, cementing that the South Asian community was waiting for an opportunity like this to see themselves represented. This exhibit displayed various South Asian art techniques and everyone was encouraged to come and appreciate the beautiful art on display. This art exhibition was the first of its kind celebration of South Asian Heritage Month in Milton. The exhibition has artists from India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan participating.