On Hunger Awareness Day, you are invited to do your part to help the growing number of hungry people in your community.
On June 1, 2010 we are asking individuals from groups across Mississauga to Brown Bag It for Hunger and donate your lunch money to support Mississauga Food Banks. A donation of just $10 will enable us to distribute $100 of food to the hungry in your community.
It is hard to imagine that there is hunger right here in our own backyards; however, in The Mississauga Food Bank Network, we serve 12,000 clients each month. Sadly, 47% of the Mississauga Food Bank's clients are children! Scientific evidence suggests that hungry children are less likely to become productive citizens, and that a child who is unequipped to learn because of hunger and poverty is more likely to be poor as an adult.
As a network of independent non-profit organizations, we receive no government funding, so we rely heavily on our local community for funding. Your support and participation will help spread the word that hunger here in our local community is unacceptable.
What are we asking? The Mississauga Food Bank Network is asking you to participate in Brown Bag It for Hunger in honour of Hunger Awareness Day on June 1, 2010. All you have to do is bring your lunch one day instead of buying it, and donate your lunch money to help feed those who are hungry in your community.
To register your group for Brown Bag It for Hunger, please let us know you will be taking part! We can then send you a poster to promote your campaign and instructions how to submit your Brown Bag it for Hunger donations. To register, contact Meghan Nicholls at 905.270.5589 x226 or
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By working together, we can feed the hungry in our own community. Sign up for Brown Bag It for Hunger today!
This Wednesday is Canada Day and Port Credit has a day-long party planned to celebrate Canada's 142nd birthday!
All Day: Take a Tour of Canada in the Village of Port Credit and visit the "Taste of Port Credit Restaurants!" Look for the flags of Canadian provinces that will be placed in front of the restaurants and stores which will all feature unique dishes throughout the day.
12:00 PM: Community Barbeque - kids eat free! (at the Port Credit Legion - Front St. North) (Google Map)
1:00 - 4:00 PM: Cake-Cutting Ceremony. Take part in a giant "Canada Flag" cake cutting ceremony and O Canada sing-a-long with Carol McCartney, Miss Teen Canada International Aubrey Hiddema and Juno-nominated recording artist Tom Barlow at La Villa Bakery (located at the corner of Wenonah Ave. and Lakeshore Rd.) Also includes a special appearance by Australian singer-songwriter Mark Seymour! Enjoy free hot dogs at the bakery! (Google Map)
1:00 PM: Music in the Park: 8 bands will hold an all day concert at the Port Credit Memorial Park main stage. Featuring Ronnie and the Jets, The Homeless Band, Powderfinger, Loco Zydeco, Krista and Maxine, Lana and more. The Main Park entertainment kicks off with Little Peter and the Elegants at 1:15pm, and the entertainment continues all day long. Test your Canadian knowledge with live trivia contests,games and much more. (Google Map)
2:00 - 4:00 PM: Lowe's School of Music and iStar Youth in the Arts perform in the Port Credit Village Square at Hurontario St. and Lakeshore Rd. (Google Map) See "Music in the Marina" at Stavebank Rd, featuring performances by Gus Papas, The Bottle Devils and Sean Pinchin! (Google Map)
10:15 PM: Watch the massive FIREWORKS display at Port Credit Memorial Park for free! (Google Map)
The City of Mississauga's 18 splash pads are now open for the season. The splash pads are open seven days a week and operate June through to September weather permitting.
City of Mississauga outdoor pools will begin opening for the season on Sunday, June 7, 2009. For a complete list of pools, start dates, swim times and programs visit www.mississauga.ca/rec&parks or contact your local community centre.
Port Credit outdoor pool is scheduled to open on Saturday, June 13th.
On Friday August 8th and 15th, spend an evening with the family watching movies under the stars at Port Credit Memorial Park.
Shows start at 8:30 sharp. Bring your chairs and blankets. Rain dates are Sunday August 10th and 17th at 8:30. Free admission for the whole family. Giant 40 foot movie screen. The movies are so new we aren't allowed to advertise the titles.
