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_ Annual fundraising event supports women‘s organization 14 + WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, March 7, 2007 ocus for Ethnic Women, a Fnon-pmfit provider of supâ€" port and services to immiâ€" grant and refugee women, is hosting its sixth annual fundraising dinner at Golf‘s Interested persons may provide written comment to the Region‘s Clerk‘s Department within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the Region of Waterloo, a person or party may request that the Minister of Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part Il of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order) Rr%uc\ls for a Part H Order must be received hy the Minister of Environment, 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 12"" Floor, Toronto, Ontano M4V 1PS by April S, 2007. A copy of the request must also he sent to the Region‘s Project Manager. If no request is received by April 5, 2007, the Region of Waterion intends to proâ€" ceed with detailed design and construction of this project Semior Project Manager Transportation and Environmental Services Regional Municipality of Waterioo 150 Frederick Street, 6« Floor Kitchener, ON N2G 413 Tel: §19â€"575â€"4757 ext 3184 Fax: §19â€"575â€"4430 Mr. Ismail Abushehada, P.Eng. Email: arsmail@region waterloo on ca This notice first issued March 7. 2007 Ken Seiling. Regional Chair Telephone: (§19) §75â€"4585 All comments and information received from individuals, stakcholder groups and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Municipal Act, personal information such as name. address, telephone number. and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to the staff member indicated above The Regional Municipality of Waterloo Clerk‘s Office 150 Frederick Street, 2"9 Floor Kitchener, Ontario NOTICE OF COMPLETION WEBER STREET IMPROVEMENTS 100 METRES NORTH OF NORTHFIELD DRIVE TO BENJAMIN ROAD City of Waterloo Region of Waterloo PUBLIC NOTICE Steak House this Thursday durâ€" ing International Women‘s Week. Founded by a small group of dedicated women, Focus for Ethnic Women has addressed l! Twp ‘ The City of Waterloo Service Centre 265 Lexington Court Waterloo, Ontarnio the physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual needs of new Canadian women for the past 20 years. Focus offers a variety of proâ€" grams and services in a warm and supportive environâ€" ment, with programs such as Skills Unlimited, Investing in Women‘s Futures, Healthy Lifestyles, the Learner Resource Centre and the Best Dressed Boutique. These programs boost the selfâ€"esteem, sense of community and personal empowerment of women building a life for themselves and their families in a new counâ€" try. The annual Focus on Friends fundraising dinâ€" ner features a ceremony recognizing immigrant The Perimeter Instiâ€" tute presents a public lecture on the archaeoloâ€" gy of the future tonight at Waterloo collegiate institute. Dr. Jill Tarter, director of the Center for SETI Research, will be the guest speaker. _ She will look at the possibility of life elseâ€" Boards looking for new members K:nv Right to Life is looking for a new ember on its board of directors. The group is also looking for a new auditor. If you are dedicated to the cause and would like to be actively involved in directing and planning proâ€"life activâ€" ities, or are an interested accountant, call Jane Richard 519â€"746â€"5433 or email kwrti@golden.net Available each month at your local Shoppers Drug Mart, Zehrs, . _ Pharma Plus, Golden Griddle, Sobey‘s, AdultsRecreation Centres Price Chopper and Food Basics in Guelph, Waterloo, Cambridge, Kitchener, Elmira, St. Jacobs, Fergus, Elora, New Hamburg, Baden, Tavistock and Stratford. The Kâ€"W Sexual Assault Support (if you are anable to find Forever Young at one of these lncations please let us know call 519â€"423â€"3050 Â¥ 233) For advertising info call 519â€"623â€"3050 Cindy Bernard > :, lynn Bartol « ?|0, PICKâ€" UP YOUR FREE COPY OF or Matt Miller « 20 women from various fields of expertise who actively contribute to the wider community through volunteerism. Many nominations were received from the community, and Hoda Mohtar and Maedith Radlein will be recogâ€" nized for their accomâ€" plishments in the field of education and their conâ€" tributions to the comâ€" munity through outâ€" standing efforts in volunâ€" teerism. The evening will be complemented by the popular silent auction, where in the solar sysâ€" tem. Doors will open at 6:20 p.m., with the lecâ€" The lecture is tailored for the general public; no mathematical or scienâ€" tific knowledge is necesâ€" Attendance is free but advance tickets are required. 0 Centre is also recruiting volunteers for its board of directors. The group‘s volunteers are women from all walks of life, all ages, all stages and all backgrounds. Training will be provided. If you are interested, email or fax your resume and cover letter to Mastoâ€" ra at volunteer@kwsasc.org or fax 571â€" 0522 by March 23. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted. featuring items from generous local merâ€" chants as well as donatâ€" ed Indian saris and suits, and a special performâ€" ance by Voula‘s Dance, a Guelphâ€"based internaâ€" tional dance troupe. Tickets for the event are now available for $60 with a $35 tax receipt. For more informaâ€" tion, to purchase tickets or make a donation to the organization, call 519â€"746â€"3411, email few@golden.net or visit the Focus for Ethnic Women _ website â€" at www.few.on.ca. ture to follow at 7 p.m Due to demand, tickâ€" et holders arriving after 6:45 p.m. may be directâ€" ed to the end of the line. Guests are asked to take their seats at 6:45 For more informaâ€" tion, call the Perimeter Institute at 519â€"569â€"