Photos by Rick Di Lorenzo
It started five years ago as a conversation between Milton Orthotics and Wellness Centre Owner Angelo Posteraro and Rotary Club member Rod McLachlan. The two men wanted to help the community, and get kids active. “It supported physical activity, and supported a charity.”
The spirits were high during the Community Foundation of Halton North’s grant recipient celebration on May 25, 2017. In attendance were six lucky organizations who are receiving funding from CFHN including ADAPT Halton, the Bob Rumball Association for the Deaf, the Darling Home for Kids, the FirstOntario Art Centre Milton, Milton Transitional Housing, and the United Way of Halton & Hamilton.
Photos by: Denise Cooperwhite
The dismal skies and consistent rainfall did not dissuade more than 800 Miltonians from their volunteer duties on Milton Good Neighbours Community Day – May 6, 2017. Attendees included singular do-gooders who created clean-up teams, as well as representation from various community groups including the Milton Youth Club, Beavers, the Muslim Association of Milton, and the Pakistani Canadian Council of Milton.
Milton Transit is partnering with the Milton Public Library for the ninth year to offer the Read and Ride program from July 3 to September 2, 2017.
Youth 14 years of age and younger can ride Milton Transit for free by showing their validated library card to the bus driver upon boarding any conventional service bus.
Photos by: Birra Ahmed
3rd Annual Halton Walk for Down Syndrome on June 17 at the Milton Fairgrounds in Milton.This was a fun, 2-km walk, open to family, friends, and the community to increase awareness about Down syndrome and to raise funds for research, education and advocacy programs.
Photos by: Jason DiMichele
“One of the intrinsic goals of the Fine Arts Society of Milton (FASM) has been to engage the community in art appreciation, with an emphasis on local talent.” said FASM President Ursula McDermid as she described how in November of 2015, she met with the officials of the Milton District Hospital Expansion to consider bringing local art to the newly developed hospital.
DC Inc. Live Event Providers have partnered up with the Italian Canadian Club of Milton and are proud to release a new project we have been working on, and has finally come together. A new series of music concerts called “Music at the Escarpment” beginning Sunday June 11th 2017, at the Italian Canadian Club of Milton.
Photos by: Birra Ahmed
Giving back to the community is part of the Ahmadiyya’s faith. The spirit of generosity com was on display Sunday May 14, at the second annual Run for Milton. Funds raised went to the Milton District Hospital Foundation (MDHF.)
As the 2017 Milton Youth Award nominees begin to arrive with their families & supporters, I can feel the joy & excitement in the room. Proud parents, siblings, friends, and other esteemed guests are invited to join the Milton Youth Advisory Committee members in celebrating the achievements of the incredible nominees in this year’s awards.
Photos by Ann Kornuta
Renowned Artist David Craig, now living in Carlisle, Ontario, was born in Saskatchewan, raised in Ottawa and lived in Milton from 1984 to 1994. He has always been fascinated with the history of Canada.