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City Guide Language Interpretation Language Interpretation CITY GUIDE CITY Language Interpretation of this Brochure This brochure offers information about City and Regional services and a wide variety of leisure, arts, recreation and sports activities for all ages. Note: The languages listed on this page are based on Statistics Canada’s total population by mother tongue for the top languages spoken in Mississauga at the time of printing. While this brochure is only available in English, interpretation of this brochure is available through the following agencies: Arabic Catholic Cross-Cultural Services 905-273-4140, www.ccspeel.org Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin) The Cross-Culture Community Service Association (Mississauga Office) 905-615-9500, www.tccsa.on.ca, Catholic Cross-Cultural Services 905-273-4140, www.ccspeer.org French Cette brochure donne l’information au sujet de la ville et des services offerts dans la région, dans le domaine des loisirs, des arts et des sports pour tous les âges. Pour avoir une traduction de ce document, contactez: Inter-Cultural Neighbourhood Social Services 905-273-4884, ext. 213, www.icnss.ca Italian Quest’opuscolo offre informazioni su servizi municipali e regionali, e su una vasta gamma di attività ricreative, artistiche e sportive per tutte le età. Per ulteriori chiarimenti circa il contenuto di questo opuscolo, si prega di rivolgersi ad una delle seguenti agenzie: Malton Neighbourhood Services 905-677-6270, www.mnsinfo.org Polish (Interpretation also available in Croatian, Serbian, Russian) W tym przewodniku znajdziecie Państwo informacje na temat usług miejskich i regionalnych oraz zajęć rekreacyjnych, sportowych i plastycznych oferowanych dla osób w każdym wieku. W celu uzyskania informacji w języku polskim proszę się zgłosić do jednej z niżej wymienionych organizacji: Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 905-629-1873, www.dixiebloor.ca Portuguese Esta brochura oferece informacoes sobre a grande variedade de actividades, e programas de recreo, para todas as idades, na nossa cidade e Regiao. A interpretacao desta brochura pode ser adquirida nas agencias seguintes: Catholic Cross-Cultural Services 905-273-4140, www.ccspeel.org Punjabi (Interpretation also available in Hindi, Tamil) India Rainbow Community Services of Peel 905-275-2369, www.indiarainbow.org Malton Neighbourhood Services 905-677-6270, www.mnsinfo.org Spanish Este folleto ofrece información acerca de los servicios Municipales y Regionales y de la gran variedad de actividades como arte, recreación y deportes para todas las edades. La interpretación de este folleto esta disponible en la siguiente agencia: Catholic Cross-Cultural Services 905-273-4140, www.ccspeel.org Tagalog (Interpretation also available in Korean) Ang talaan na ito ay naghahandog ng impormasyon ukol sa mga serbisyo ng lunsod at kapaligiran at gayun din sa mga iba’t-ibang gawain sa sining, pang-libangan at pang-kalakasan para sa bata at matanda. Interpretasyon ukol sa talaan na ito ay maaaring kunin sa mga sumusunod na ahensiya: Inter-Cultural Neighbourhood Social Services 905-273-4884, ext. 213, www.icnss.ca Urdu (Interpretation also available in Hindi, Tamil) Inter-Cultural Neighbourhood Social Services 905-273-4884, ext. 213, www.icnss.ca Malton Neighbourhood Services 905-677-6270, www.mnsinfo.org Vietnamese Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 905-629-1873, www.dixiebloor.ca Volunteer contacts for languages other than those listed above may be available from Inter-Cultural Neighbourhood Social Services 905-273-4884, www.icnss.ca 1 City Guide Contents Introduction . .1 Language Interpretation of this Brochure . 1 Frequently Called Numbers and Hotlines . 4 CITY GUIDE CITY Mayor’s Message . 7 City of Mississauga . 8 Your Local Government . 9 Frequently Asked Questions . 10 Welcome to Active Mississauga Welcome to the fall 2008/winter 2009 edition of Active City of Mississauga Services . 14 Mississauga—your one-stop magazine for City information Accessibility . 15 and all Recreation and Parks programs. Animal Services . 15 About Active Mississauga City Clerk . 17 Active Mississauga is published and distributed semi-annually City Souvenirs . 20 to residents during the winter and summer seasons. While we Civic Centre Tours . 21 make every effort to ensure that all residents receive a copy Compliance and Licensing Enforcement . 22 on distribution, we do experience some difficulties gaining Events & CommunityFesitivals . 24 access to some apartment and condominium complexes. If you do not regularly receive a copy of this magazine and Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre . 26 would like to, please ensure that your building management Mississauga’s Heritage . 26 is aware of your request so our carriers may gain access Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services . 30 for delivery. Active Mississauga is also available for pick- Mississauga Friendship Association . 33 up throughout the year by visiting your local Mississauga community centre, library or arena. Mississauga Library System . 34 Mississauga Transit . 36 On the Cover New Residential Subdivisions . 39 Break dancing or “breaking” is a great way to get active. Check Parking Enforcement . 40 out the break dancing and hip hop programs offered in this Planning and Building . 41 book and learn how to perform a “freeze” as featured on the cover. The cover was selected to highlight the City’s Youth Property Tax Information . 46 Plan initiatives currently underway—check the City’s website Tax Questions & Answers . 46 for details. Recognition . 48 The cover photo was taken in the Mississauga Civic Centre Riverwood . 48 Sculpture Court in front of a piece of art commissioned by Safe City Mississauga . 49 the Art Gallery of Mississauga. Transportation and Works . 49 Featured on the cover of the latest edition of Active Mississauga from the Road Watch . 50 left: KC Armstrong (photographer), Ben De Santis (graphic designer), Andy Vanderkaay (photographer assistant), Neil Rodman (graphic designer) and Pedestrian Safety . 51 upfront bboy Marcelino “Frost Flow” DaCosta from the Ground Illusionz crew. Roads and Traffic . 52 Seasonal Services . 52 Living Green . 56 Air Quality . 56 Anti-Litter Programs . 57 Don’t Be a Litterbug! . 57 Stash Your Trash or Lose Your Cash . 57 Anti-Litter Ambassadors . 57 LitterNot . 57 Pesticide Use . 58 Storm Water Drainage . 59 Tree Permit By-Law . 60 2 City Guide Contents CITY GUIDE CITY Active Mississauga—Recreation and Parks ..........65 General Interest ................................210 Preschool.....................................210 Facility Map, Index and Locations ..................67 Youth ........................................215 Registration Information .........................72 Family .......................................221 Adult ........................................222 Aquatics . 80 Senior .......................................226 Swimming Lesson Information .................... 80 Pool Shutdowns/Holiday Closures ................. 80 Golf Courses ...................................227 Pool Locations/Office Hours ...................... 81 Hershey Centre.................................228 Swimming Activity Description Charts .............. 86 Leadership Courses ............................. 94 Library ........................................229 Adult Courses .................................. 97 Living Arts Centre...............................232 Arts ..........................................148 March Break ...................................241 Preschool.....................................148 Meadowvale Theatre ............................257 Youth ........................................150 Family .......................................152 Museums .....................................258 Adult ........................................152 Older Adult ....................................259 Camps ........................................156 Skating .......................................271 Full Day/Half Day ..............................156 Public Skating.................................271 Tim Hortons Holiday Skating .....................272 Cycling........................................157 Skating Programs..............................274 Dance, Drama & Music ..........................160 Sports ........................................282 Preschool.....................................160 Preschool.....................................282 Youth ........................................162 Youth ........................................291 Adult ........................................168 Family .......................................308 Facility Rentals.................................174 Adult ........................................309 Fitness/Active Living ............................178 Visual Arts.....................................321 Youth ........................................182 Volunteer......................................322 Family .......................................183 Adult ........................................183 Youth Activities ................................323 Senior .......................................203 Community Groups .............................324 Forestry .......................................204 Advertising Section .............................335 Index .........................................351 2008 Editorial Board: Communications Services: Sonja Banic (Manager, Public For Editorial Comments: Contact Catherine Monast at 905-615- Affairs); Tina Mackenzie (Manager, Creative Services); Catherine 3200, ext. 5046 or e-mail at [email protected]. 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