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Map RecordBRA0345Brampton. Community Services Department, Arts, Culture & Theatre, Cyril Clark Theatre 20 Loafers Lake Lane 
Brampton, ON L6Z 1X9		 Rose Theatre 905-874-2800; Lester B Pearson Theatre 905-793-4600 Theatre located in the Cyril Clark Library * operated by the City of Brampton * offers community theatre productions and recitals Rose Theatre Mon -Sat 10 am-6 pm
Lester B Pearson Theatre Mon -Sat 12 noon-5 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0344Brampton. Community Services Department, Arts, Culture & Theatre, Lester B Pearson Theatre 150 Central Park Dr 
Brampton, ON L6T 2T9		 Rose Theatre 905-874-2800; Lester B Pearson Theatre 905-793-4600 Theatre offers community theatre productions and recitals * hosts the Peel Music Festival Rose Theatre Mon -Sat 10 am-6 pm
Lester B Pearson Theatre Mon -Sat 12 noon-5 pm
Both theatres also open 2 hours prior to a performance		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0641Brampton. Community Services Department, Parks and Recreation Division, Bramalea Civic Centre 150 Central Park Dr 
Brampton, ON		 905-874-2929 Auditorium * outdoor skating   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0083Carabram 150 Clark Blvd, Ste 125 
Brampton, ON L6T 4Y8		 416-452-4917 July 2013 dates * July 12, 13, & 14

Operates Brampton's annual multicultural festival * promotes understanding and appreciation of the multicultural nature of Brampton * showcases individual cultures * free transportation provided between pavilions by Brampton Transit * check web site and newspapers for more details about specific pavilions operating during the festival		   Add Record Add Record
 MAL0103Carassauga Festival Hershey SportZone 
5600 Rose Cherry Place Place, 2nd floor 
Mississauga, ON 
Canada L4Z 4B6		 905-615-3010 Carassauga Festival is a 3-day cultural festival in multiple locations throughout Mississauga. Passports are $10 in advance and $12 at-door for this family event, children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a person with a passport. New this year is the Aboriginal Educational Village at the Canada Pavilion and a Market Place.   Add Record Add Record
 CDR0013Cow Over Moon Children's Theatre   Box Office 905-510-8210 Theatre group dedicated to creating and producing quality, accessible theatre productions for children and families. Produces 2 productions yearly.   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0307Great Big Theatre Company, Brampton Location 85 Sandalwood Pkwy E 
Brampton, ON L6Z 4S3		 905-628-9747 Summer Camp programs are available at this location.  
 
A fun-filled day camp adventure providing confidence and skill-building experiences for every child. Express yourself through an assortment of theatre games, dramatic scenes, short plays, musical theatre and improvisations.		 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30 pm * extended hours available Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0306Great Big Theatre Company, Mississauga / Meadowvale Location 3020 Vanderbilt Rd 
Mississauga, ON L5N 4W8		 905-628-9747 Summer Camp programs are available at this location.  
 
A fun-filled day camp adventure providing confidence and skill-building experiences for every child. Express yourself through an assortment of theatre games, dramatic scenes, short plays, musical theatre and improvisations.		 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * extended hours available Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0343Heritage Mississauga, Robinson-Adamson Grange 1921 Dundas Street W 
Mississauga, ON L5K 1R2		 905-828-8411 Ext.0 Heritage Mississauga is a not-for-profit charity whose mandate is to research, record and communicate Mississauga's heritage. Founded in 1960, it has become one of Canada's most respected charitable organizations devoted to civic heritage. Hours – Monday: By appointment or email only Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5 pm (open until 8:30 pm on select Tuesdays, please call in advance) Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0167Mississauga International Childrens Festival 1140 Burnhamthorpe Road W, Unit 300 
Mississauga, ON L5C 4E9		 905-272-3780 A non-profit, registered charity whose mandate is to produce an annual educational, high quality multi-disciplinary arts festival for school and public audiences. 
 
A theme is chosen each year to guide programming, and performances are selected from theatre, music, puppetry, dance and storytelling. The Festival also features free art activity zones, outdoor stage and showcase for community cultural organizations and theme-related exhibits.		   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0131Palestine House Educational and Cultural Centre 3195 Erindale Station Rd 
Mississauga, ON L5C 1Y5		 905-270-3622; 905-270-4011 Cultural centre * offers counseling on immigration, family problems, citizenship, legal matters and housing, in addition to referrals to specialized professionals and institutions

Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)- offers free courses to adults, childcare service (for participants) and transportation * teaches students to communicate effectively in 5 key areas: reading; writing; speaking; Canadian geography and history * offers classes from the Literacy Level to Level 6

Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) - provides comprehensive services to new comers assuring quick settlement and adaptation in Canada * services include: general information about life in Canada; healthcare, education, employment-related services, transportation, housing and social assistance, translation and interpretation, referral to community resources, youth settlement services * offers services in English, Arabic and Mandarin

Seniors Committee - organizes monthly dinner gatherings for the older men in the community to share food and thoughts * organizes activities and events such as card games, computer-literacy training, and field trips to festivals, national parks, and recreation areas

Youth Committee - aims to bring youth from the community together in a space where they can work toward common goals * youth mentorship - for youth at risk, as well as for students needing help with school work, university applications, standardized tests (e.g. LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, etc) * Youth Study Group & Oral History Project - in coordination with the Palestine House Resource Centre * brings youth and seniors from the community together to record the narratives and stories of our people, and to research, document and record these stories * group trips - picnics, paintball games, sporting events, theatre and music performances, etc * organizing social events and gatherings to bring people together, raise money, and showcase local talent * organizing sporting events, such as basketball and football (soccer) pick-up games and tournaments in the area, as well as supporting the community's athletic teams

Arts Programs - offers arts and performance projects aimed at preserving heritage art forms (such as dabkah and oriental/ Eastern music) * develops contemporary art (such as theatre and contemporary Eastern music) that builds on a history of Palestinian cultural production * hosts occasional art and photo exhibits, invites artists to give presentations about their work, and organizes trips to arts festivals in Toronto, Montreal and Detroit

Salameh Theatre Troupe - no experience required * theatre troupe meets to do acting drills and exercises * improvise skits * work together to write scenes and plays that express views on various issues and topics

Music Classes - for people wanting to learn and/or perform Sharqi (Eastern): Music of the Arab world, Turkey and Iran based on a very different set of scales and modes that date back thousands of years, and played on instruments rarely seen in Canada * instrument/s currently offered – violin

Dabkah Classes/ Dabkah Troupe - for beginners and Dabbeekeh * dance-form that symbolizes a connection to the land

Heritage Archive - In coordination with the Palestine House Resource Centre, the arts program is working to build an archive of Arab and Palestinian artwork, and art resources * materials collected include digitized artwork * books of and about Arab and Palestinian art * political poster art * taped theatre, music and dance pieces and performances		 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm
LINC Classes Mon-Thu 9 am-2:30 pm; Fri 9 am-12:30 pm; Mon-Thu 5:30 pm-8:30 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0084Peel. Employee and Business Services, Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives 9 Wellington St E 
Brampton, ON L6W 1Y1		 905-791-4055 Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives is reopening in phases, starting in September 2012. Archives and research are available by appointment only, please contact the site for further information. Education and outreach programs are still availble, please contact the site for further information. Peel Heritage Complex houses the Art Gallery of Peel, the Region of Peel Museum, Region of Peel Archives, Peel County Jail and the Whitney Community Gallery

Region Of Peel Archives - collects, preserves and makes available materials which deal with the history of Peel * government records from the former County of Peel * municipal records for the cities of Brampton, Mississauga and the Town of Caledon * land records * census records for Peel (1851-1901) * family history files and local histories * newspapers for Bolton, Brampton & Streetsville * photographs and many other documents relating to the growth of Peel * will undertake genealogical research for a fee

Art Gallery Of Peel - preserves and promotes the Region's artistic heritage * provides educational programs * juried art show * special emphasis on artists with roots in the Peel community

Peel County Jail & Museum - provincial heritage structure * provides meeting and office spaces		 Temporarily closed for expansion. Reopening September 2012. Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0237United Achievers Community Services 36 Queen St E, Lower Level 
Brampton, ON L6V 1A2		 *905-455-6789 The United Achievers Community Services, founded by the United Achievers Club of Brampton, is a non-profit organization primarily serving the African Caribbean community. UACS is committed to strengthening and enhancing the quality of life of families and individuals by providing culturally sensitive preventive social programs, support, resources, education and training. Programs offered include: 
 
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION PROGRAM 
In an aim toward the elimination and prevention of the conditions that perpetuate violence against women and children, United Achievers provides racially and culturally appropriate services to women and children who are victims/survivors of all forms of violence.  
Program includes:  
Face-to-face Supportive Counseling  
Telephone Crises Intervention  
Women's Support Group  
Accompaniment  
Information & Referrals 
 
LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM 
The Long Term Care Program aims to improve the quality of life of Black and Caribbean seniors. This culturally sensitive program has been successful in relieving loneliness, decreasing isolation, creating social opportunities, providing skills development, enhancing self-esteem and increasing independence.  
Long term care services include:  
Weekly Drop-In  
Counseling  
Accompaniment  
Friendly Visiting  
Health and Nutrition 
 
YOUTH SERVICE CANADA INTERGENERATIONAL PROJECT  
Funded in part by Human Resources Canada, this venture provides services for the Summer Camp offered to local kids 
 
MENTORING PROGRAM 
Enhances and develops the educational, social, creative and intellectual abilities and strengths of students, especially of Black and Caribbean heritage, to their maximum potential. This will enable them to reach for, and obtain, success through the application of excellence in all their endeavors. 
 
Aims and Objectives include: 
To develop and implement a mentoring program that will assist students, primarily of Black and Caribbean heritage, to make valuable learning connections with their schools, their peers and positive adult role models in the community.  
To enable the designated group to develop respect for self/others.  
To provide relevant training and skill development in academic, social, political and economic disciplines.  
To seek support and participation from caring professionals and individuals who are committed to building the community from within.  
To provide purpose and focus for students who are marginalized, and who are underachieving in school and in acceptable social behaviors.  
To provide the opportunity for participants to obtain scholarships towards post-secondary studies  
To build a network of people helping people. 
 
PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCE GROUP 
Offers help if your child is attending school in Peel and you have concerns in any of the following areas: Suspension, Expulsion, School Reports, Parent Council, Learning Disabilities, Course Selection, University/College Selection, School Disciplinary Policy, Attending interviews/hearings. 
 
The program aims to assist parents in:  
Overcoming barriers that inhibit communication and becoming fully involved in the education of their children  
Understanding their rights, accepting responsibilities, and building positive relationships with schools  
Understanding the direct correlation between behaviors in the home and performance in school  
Understanding school policies and disciplinary procedures  
Becoming successful advocates for their children  
Building a network of parents helping parents helping children.  
The program also aims to assist school personnel in:  
Understanding cultural nuances which impede positive communication with parents and students  
Understanding and demonstrating cultural sensitivity when interacting with students  
Adopting non-threatening and non-judgmental approaches in resolving problems 
 
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 
This is not a babysitting service 
These programs assist students with understanding curriculum material; with the completion of their homework while providing an interesting and stimulating environment. After school programs include:  
Weekly Drop-In  
Tutoring  
Supervising  
Homework Assistance  
Crafts and Activities  
Guest Speakers 
 
WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP 
Promotes self-esteem; decision making; coping strategies; parenting & life skills; custody & legal rights; group discussions; guest speakers. Provides free child care to participants. 
 
SENIORS DROP-IN  
A supplementary program of the Long Term Care Program, staffed by trained volunteers and/or Placement Students to provide service to shut-ins or temporarily immobile seniors. 
 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  
Members of the general public and/or students from local schools/colleges are afforded the opportunity to do volunteer work with the agency. These people are crucial in enabling the agency to deliver the high level of service expected for the Programs/Services offered. Volunteers are able to upgrade their skill sets to enhance their employability, or gain experience in their area of study. 
 
STUDENT PLACEMENT  
Opportunity offered to students from local high schools/colleges, to assist with the various services/programs offered by United Achievers Community Services. It enables students to gain valuable hands on experience to hone their skills and supplement their area of study. 
 
Other services and programs offered as the need arises.		 *Mon-Thurs 9am -5pm  
*Fri 9am - 5pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA1356Visual Arts Brampton Bartley Square Mall 
1 Bartley Bull Pkwy, Suite 10 
Brampton, ON L6W 3T7		 905-453-9142 Organization which promotes the visual arts:
* activities include various studio sessions, workshops and monthly art exhibits by local artists
* studio space available for drawing, painting, printmaking and computer art
* gallery spaces include Artway and Artway Invitational (for adult art)
* volunteers welcome		 *Adults Mon,Wed-Fri 10 am-2 pm, Thu 7-9 
*Open studio times Mon, Thu & Fri 
*Youth Sat: 6-8yrs 9:30 am-11 am; 11:30 am-1 pm  
*9-12yrs 9:30 am-11:30 am; 3:15 pm-5:15 pm 
*Teens 1 pm-3 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA1357Visual Arts Mississauga Art Centre 
4170 Riverwood Park Lane 
Mississauga, ON L5C 2S7		 905-277-4313 Visual Arts Mississauga offers art classes for children, teens and adults throughout the year * beginners to intermediate art classes available * art workshops, Children's Summer Art Camps, March Break Art Camps and Weekend Art Exhibitions * curriculum linked School Art Programs also available OfficeMon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Call for class times		 Add Record Add Record