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05-01-2008	Summer Company Guidelines Summer Company Deadline Extended to May 20th Create your own summer job, get hands-on business training, and up to $3,000 in awards! If you're between 15 and 29 years old, you can apply to Summer Company, a program designed to help enterprising young people start up and run their own summer business. If you are accepted into the program, you get: Up to $1,500 to help with your business start-up costs An additional $1,500 in the fall after you successfully complete the Summer Company program At least 12 hours of business training to get you started An opportunity to meet every two weeks with a business mentoring group Summer Company is coordinated through our Small Business Enterprise Centres and other program providers who provide training, mentoring, and support for the program. Eligibility Ineligible businesses How to apply Learn more and contact us Eligibility You are eligible for Summer Company if you are: Between 15 and 29 years old as of April 30^th, 2008 Currently a student and are returning to school in the fall Proposing a new sole proprietorship or corporaion in Ontario that you plan to operate independently from relatives Prepared to make a commitment of at least 35 hours a week for a minimun of 8 weeks Not working for more that 12 hours at another job A Canadian citizen or landed immigrant resding in Ontario New to Summer Company - you can't be previous recipient of a Summer Company award or have an outstanding My Company load Application process Here's an overview of how the application process works: You check your eligibility online, and if you're eligible you are taken to an Application Inquiry form Fill out the form, then proceed to select a program provider A program provider is either a Small Business Enterprise Centre or a non-profit organization delivering the Summer Company program in your area Once you select a program provider, you will receive a confirmation e-mail to the address you entered in the Application Inquiry form Start working on your application. Submitting your application Before you submit: Complete the on-line application Fill out the start-up budget and cash flow calculator Attach your business plan. You have to prepare the business plan yourself. It is a good idea to get help from your program provider Click here for your Summer Company Guidelines. Information taken from http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/en/home_en.jsp
05-03-2008	Nostalgia Weekend / Model Railway & Hobby Show Two Days & Two Shows in ONE! Boarding Pass for these two Events is ONLY $5.00 May 3^rd & 4^th, 2008 Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Railway Nostalgia Day @ Elgin County Railway Museum (Old Michigan Central Railroad Shops) Will feature: Rolling stock outside of the Elgin County Railway Museum CNR 5700 Stam Locomotive CPR 8921 Diesel Locomotive Wabash Diesel Switcher 51 GTR Caboose (circa 1892) CNR Baggage Car with exhibit of articfacts Inside the Elgin County Railway Museum Two model railways Vendors of railway memorablia Vendors of model railroad supplies Food Concessions Model Railway & Hobby Show @ CASO (Old Southern Railway Station) Will feature: CASO will have two floors of Model raiway displays Vendors of railway memorablia Vendors of model railroad supplies Crafters Hobby items Outside at CASO Rolling stock Food Concessions
05-06-2008	Month Volunteer Elgin Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Volunteer Elgin Meeting 300 South Edgeware Road St. Thomas, Ontario Time: 12:00 p.m. till 1:30 p.m. New members welcome. For information call 519.631.3159 ext. 237
05-08-2008	Low Cost Gardening Program Prsented by Elgin County Master Gardeners Thursday, May 8, 2008 St. Thomas Public Library 153 Curtis Street St. Thomas, Ontario Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: St. Thomas Public Library in the Carnegie Room, Lower Level Admission: FREE The theme of this year's Elgin County Master Gardeners' event is "Low Cost Gardening." The evening begins with three short talks on composting, propagating and mulching. The Master Gardeners are happy to answer any and all gardening questions.
05-09-2008	Beef Supper Friday, May 09, 2008 Odd Fellows & Rebekaha Hall 54 Moore Street St. Thomas, Ontario Door opens at 4:00 p.m. Serving from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Tickets: At the Door $9.00 per person, $4.00 per child 6 - 12 years old and 5 and under free. The Beef Supper consist of: Roast Beef, Potatoes with Gravy, Vegetables and Coleslaw. Desert: Cake, Ice Cream or Fruit Salad plus Tea or Coffee. Eat in or Take out. For additional information call Jim Welch at 519.631.3494.
05-10-2008	Horton Farmers' Market Opens Saturday, May 10, 2008 St. Thomas Horton Farmers' Market Maintoba Street St. Thomas, Ontario Time: 8:00 a.m. till noon Both pavilions are open with an added feature to this year market is a sit down Gravel Café where you can sit back and enjoy baked goods and beverages from our local Restaurateurs and Bakers. Open every Saturday until November 1^st, 2008 Confirmed vendors for 2008 season (as of April 4^th): McSmith's Organic Farms Erie Gardens Berry Hill Farms Empire Valley Farms Lotus Thai Palmer's Maple Syrup For vendor information e-mail: hortonfarmersmarket@gmail.com We are a local, producer-based market, featuring seasonal produce and local artisans. Our farmers live in Elgin County or within 60 km of the Horton Farmers' Market site. Support the market with the purchase of the Horton Farmers' canvas bag - made in Ontario by a family-owned business or bring your own bags, mugs and containers. Sharon Little Market Manager Telephone: 519.785.0797 E-mail: horftonfarmersmarket@gmail.com
05-21-2008	Library Board Meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2008 St. Thomas Public Library 153 Curtis Street St. Thomas, Ontario Time: 4:15 p.m. Location: St. Thomas Public Library, Carnegie Room, Lower Level Public welcome! For additional information call, St. Thomas Public Library at 519.631.6050
05-23-2008	Breakfast with the Mayor Mayor Cliff Barwick Friday, May 23, 2008 CASO Station Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario Time: 8:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. Tickets: Limited to 150 tickets and are available on a first come basis There is no charge but donations to offset cost are appreciated Advance registration is required to guarantee a seat Contact: Heather Welsh at 519.631.1680 extension 4196 St. Thomas' Downtown Development Board will host a Breakfast meeting with City Mayor Cliff Barwick. Food service will be a Continental breakfast with fruits, Danishes, muffins, coffee or tea, and fruit juices. Hosted by: St. Thomas Downtown Development Board Sponsored by: St. Thomas Energy Support from: St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce
05-24-2008	Koen VanDyk Fundraiser Saturday, May 24, 2008 Shrine Club 10 Princess Avenue St. Thomas, Ontario Time: 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Tickets: $7.00 per person Two year old Koen VanDyk is receiving a kidney from his dad, Mike VanDyk at Toronto Sick Kid's Hospital in early summer. In an effort to help offset out of pocket expenses, friends and family are hosting a benefit fundraiser. Raffle, silent auction, 50/50 draw, music, dancing and midnight buffet are all part of the evening's events. For tickets and additonal information contact, Lisa or Jodi McGlone at 519.637.7857 or E-mail ljemcglone@hotmail.com
05-26-2008	Conversation Circle Hosted by YWCA Monday, May 26, 2008 YWCA St. Thomas Elgin 16 Mary Street St. Thomas, Ontario Time: 1:00 p.m. till 3:30 p.m. Group: Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program A place where newcomers to Canada can practise their English Conversation. Coffee and refreshments will be served. This month's subject is on Educational Concerns. Everyone is WELCOME so bring a friend! For additional information call Cindy Webber at 519.631.9800 extension 31.

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