Cooksville SNAP Community Open House (Drop-in)

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Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)

1275 Mississauga Vly Blvd (LC Taylor Auditorium)

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), in partnership with the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel invite you to learn about the new project called Cooksville Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP)!Residents and community members who live, work, and play in the Cooksville SNAP area, as well as neighbours and friends, are invited to share your feedback on the Cooksville Sustainable Actions being proposed for the Cooksville neighbourhoodThis event is part of the <a href="https://cvc.ca/project/cooksville-snap/" title="https://cvc.ca/project/cooksville-snap/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cooksville Creek Sustainable Actions Neighborhood Plan (SNAP)</a>.What to Expect<ul><li>Snaks and refreshments will be provided.</li><li>Drop by anytime between 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m with your family, friends and neighbours and enjoy family-friendly activities.</li><li>Walk through the LC Taylor Auditorium to look at display materials, vote on proposed action and share your comments, and take part in informal conversations and self-directed activities.</li><li>Staff and representatives from local organizations will be available to answer your questions.</li></ul>Meet staff from the following organizations and take part in activities at their booth:<a href="https://www.880cities.org/" title="https://www.880cities.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">8 80 Cities</a> 8 80 TowerPOPS: Cooksville is a 3-year long multi-disciplinary project led by 8 80 Cities. The project is aimed at activating underused spaces in close proximity to large clusters of high-density apartment towers in order to improve physical health outcomes. Visit 8 80 Cities at the SNAP Open House to share your vision for a Cooksville that is physically active, playful and made for people of all ages and abilities. <a href="https://www.bing.com/search?q=Afghan+Women%E2%80%99s+Organization&amp;cvid=47ef9d1078554d9a80722d91efc4de27&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQ6QcY_FXSAQc5MTZqMGo5qAIAsAIB&amp;FORM=ANAB01&amp;PC=U531" title="https://www.bing.com/search?q=Afghan+Women%E2%80%99s+Organization&amp;cvid=47ef9d1078554d9a80722d91efc4de27&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQ6QcY_FXSAQc5MTZqMGo5qAIAsAIB&amp;FORM=ANAB01&amp;PC=U531" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Afghan Women’s Organization</a> Afghan Women’s Organization is a non profit settlement organization working with refugees and immigrants, especially those who have experienced wars and persecution, and support the individuals and families to lead self-sufficient and dignified lives in their new community. The AWO provide services and programs, including settlement, language classes, employment, crisis counseling, mental health and wellness, and children &amp; youth program in various languages<a href="https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/health-and-safety/office-of-emergency-management/" title="https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/health-and-safety/office-of-emergency-management/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Mississauga - Emergency Management</a>Learn to prepare for emergency situations with the City of Mississauga’s Office of Emergency Management. Pick up a pamphlet or brochures with information, as well as colouring books and stuffed 'Emergency Elephants' for children! Make sure you spin the wheel for a chance to win a free giveaway! Learn more about the Resilience Hub project coming to Cooksville!<a href="https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/forestry-and-environment/" title="https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/forestry-and-environment/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Mississauga - Environment</a>Join the City’s Environment Team to learn about the many sustainability and climate change related initiatives happening in Mississauga. Learn how to properly sort your waste and contribute to a green and clean Mississauga.<a href="https://www.mississauga.ca/publication/parks-plan/" title="https://www.mississauga.ca/publication/parks-plan/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Mississauga - Parks Planning</a>The City of Mississauga is underway with the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoursay.mississauga.ca%2Fcooksville-parks&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJessica.Hamilton%40cvc.ca%7C7521aaa51fdd4591148208dc841c1c65%7C2f58dc7868b74844b5bc88c37edd24f1%7C0%7C0%7C638530503476906161%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5YX9nlz4tKMMM6MRZmjzhem6%2Bv9nEVkoo232PDd2MKI%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoursay.mississauga.ca%2Fcooksville-parks&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJessica.Hamilton%40cvc.ca%7C7521aaa51fdd4591148208dc841c1c65%7C2f58dc7868b74844b5bc88c37edd24f1%7C0%7C0%7C638530503476906161%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5YX9nlz4tKMMM6MRZmjzhem6%2Bv9nEVkoo232PDd2MKI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Improving Cooksville Parks</a> public engagement. As part of the Cooksville Parkland Long-Term Acquisition, the City has been acquiring properties for parkland in the Cooksville area to help address the parkland deficit. The 8 hectares (20 acres) of newly acquired properties will be added to Cooksville Park and Iggy Kaneff Park creating larger, more connected parkland in the Cooksville area. Learn more about this project and the public engagement process the City undertakes for park projects.<a href="https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/home-and-yard/stormwater/" title="https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/home-and-yard/stormwater/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Mississauga - Stormwater</a>Learn how you can protect your property from water damage and help improve water quality and drainage on your property. <a href="https://cvc.ca/youth-stewardship-volunteer-leader/" title="https://cvc.ca/youth-stewardship-volunteer-leader/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CVC’s Community Stewardship and Education</a> CVC’s Community Stewardship and Education team connects community members with local greenspaces through several programs. Learn about a suite of outdoor experiential programs to help connect students, teens, volunteers, communities and corporate groups with our local natural environment.<a href="https://ecosource.ca/" title="https://ecosource.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ecosource</a> Come visit Ecosource’s booth for some creative, hands-on gardening activities for all ages. You will have the opportunity to plant a seed to take home to your garden, test your seed ID knowledge and learn more about the environmental events and volunteer opportunities Ecosource is hosting this summer! <a href="https://www.induscs.ca/" title="https://www.induscs.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Indus</a> Visit the Indus Community Services booth and discover our culturally appropriate services. We provide a wide range of services such as newcomer support, health and mental health services, family services, senior wellness programs, and community development. Join us to explore our support programs and volunteer opportunities!" <a href="https://www.peelregion.ca/public-works/" title="https://www.peelregion.ca/public-works/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peel Region - Public Works</a> Learn about Peel Public Works Services through informative literature and interactive activities. Come and learn more and win some cool giveaways! <a href="https://www.plasp.com/" title="https://www.plasp.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PLASP Child Care Services</a> A charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, PLASP offers affordable, licensed full day care for children six weeks to five years of age at 31 Early Learning and Child Care Centres in Peel and Toronto, before and after school programs at more than 230 locations in Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, and Toronto, and free, high-quality programs for caregivers and children up to six years of age at 6 EarlyON Child and Family Centres in Peel. <a href="https://www.peelmc.ca/" title="https://www.peelmc.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peel Multicultual Council</a> Join Peel Multicultural Council as we share our range of newcomer programs available to you as well as highlight our cycling project, Mississauga Cycles. We will have loads of cycling safety resources, bike maps to navigate your community, free swag to accessorize your bike, demos to keep your ride tuned up as well as special giveaways for a few lucky attendees! <a href="https://www.thedam.org/" title="https://www.thedam.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Dam</a> In the Dam everyone finds belonging. From the safety of being part of something, they find connections to friends, values and their self-worth. It is then that they can grow, gain confidence, and become leaders. The Dam will have games and challenges with information about summer programming and have some fun ‘Dam’ style!Giveaways and Event Draw<ul><li>Each participating household will receive a $10 Presto gift card to take home, while supplies last.</li><li>Event attendees can enter a draw to win prizes including $50 gift cards to Presto, Food Basics, FreshCo., and Tim Hortons. Full contest rules available at <a href="http://cvc.ca/contest-rules/" title="http://cvc.ca/contest-rules/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">cvc.ca/ContestRules</a></li></ul>Event Notes<ul><li>The venue is wheelchair accessible.</li><li>Washrooms will be available.</li><li>Refreshments including a light dinner and hot/cold drinks will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle, reusable mug and food container to help reduce waste.</li><li>Please consider walking, wheeling or taking public transit to this event.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://cvc.ca/document/workday-event-waiver-under-18/" title="https://cvc.ca/document/workday-event-waiver-under-18/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">If unaccompanied by an adult, participants under 18 please bring a signed copy of our event waiver.</a></li><li><a href="https://cvc.ca/document/workday-event-waiver-over-18/" title="https://cvc.ca/document/workday-event-waiver-over-18/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Participants over 18 please read and acknowledge the event waiver.</a></li><li>If you are unable to attend this event, you are encouraged to provide your valuable input via the Cooksville SNAP Community Survey which will be available online on June 13 at <a href="https://yoursay.mississauga.ca/sustainable-neighbourhood-action-program" title="https://yoursay.mississauga.ca/sustainable-neighbourhood-action-program" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mississauga.ca/SNAP</a></li></ul>This event is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather. 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