BRAMPTON, ON (October 8, 2024), – Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, October 14, 2024., The following non-emergency services are closed on Monday, October 14, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 15, 2024:, Service Peel Counters Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics Early Years and Child Care Services Family Health Call Centre Healthy Sexuality Clinics Harm Reduction Program – Mobile Van Ontario Works Peel Living Office Housing Services, Client Services, Vaccination Clinics, Peel Public Health vaccination clinics, which offer routine school immunizations (book here) and vaccines required under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (book by calling 905-799-7700), will be closed on Monday, October 14., Early Years and Child Care Services, Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy, will be closed on Monday, October 14, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 15., Ontario Works, Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, October 14, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 15., Emergency shelter, food, or personal support, For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996., Emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335., TransHelp, All trips for Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15, must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 13. On Monday, October 14 (Thanksgiving Day): Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip. Flexible (same day) trips will not be provided. All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips. TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The TransHelp office…, Public Transit, Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules., Waste Collection, On Monday, October 14, 2024, there will be no waste collection. Waste will be collected one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders . All Community Recycling Centres are closed on Monday, October 14, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 15., Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), PAMA will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024. However, if you're looking for exciting family activities over Thanksgiving weekend, don't miss PAMA’s PA Day, Bow Wow Bootcamp Program on Friday, Oct. 11, and DIY Studio Time throughout the entire weekend! , Media contact, Brett Slawson Communications Coordinator Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (October 10, 2024), – Explore inclusive art and community this fall at Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) with two exciting exhibits:, Unveiling Ability: Empowerment Through Art, , showcases inspiring artwork by artists with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and community engagement, and, All Aboard! The Railways of Peel, explores Peel's railway history and its impact on growth., Unveiling Ability: Empowerment Through Art, On now to March 16, 2025, Diverse Art Forms, : Explore a rich collection of art, all created by artists who channel their personal experiences and challenges into their work, Personal Stories, : Each piece tells a story about how art has empowered these artists to express their identity and connect with the world, Community Focus, : This exhibit emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and the contributions of the people with disabilities to the arts, Quotes from the Curator, Partners, and Contributors, "A rich, colourful exhibition, Unveiling Ability: Empowerment Through Art, is more than meets the eye". "Partnering with Brampton Caledon Community Living, this exhibition provides an opportunity to amplify artists living with disabilities. On display are sixty art pieces from fabric wall hangings and quilts to mixed media, sculptures and paintings on canvas. The artists' works and stories are inspiring and remind us that art is empowering and inclusive". Amy Dunlop,…, Unveiling Ability, is an opportunity for artists to be recognized in their community for their exceptional gifts and talents. We appreciate PAMA highlighting the diversity of the community through their various art exhibitions, inclusive of citizens with disabilities. Susana York, partner It all started with the perseverance of five quilting artists, who wanted their quilts to be in a community exhibition event.…, All Aboard! The Railways of Peel, Oct. 5, 2024 to Oct. 12, 2025, Interactive Displays, : Visitors can engage with an interactive train display, railway maps and multimedia presentations bringing the stories of the past to life, Family-Friendly Activities, : Children and families can participate in creative workshops and activities inspired by the legacy of the railroad, offering an educational experience for all ages, Cultural Significance, : shows visitors how the growth of Peel was made possible by the railway and how railways continue to contribute to their personal lives today, Quotes from the Curator, Partners, and Contributors, "Throughout the exhibit, the visitors will learn about how the railways and train technology have been important for the growth of Peel communities since the 1850s". "We have been so fortunate to partner with two railway historians on this project, Ralph Beaumont and Thomas McIIwraith, helping us stay on track for our opening on October 5, 2024". Amy Dunlop, PAMA Museum Curator "As a researcher,…, About PAMA, PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region's diverse culture and heritage highlighting important local, Canadian, and global narratives. Art, artifact, and archival collections, exhibitions, and programs help visitors make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Join us throughout the year for tours, events, workshops, and public programs for all ages. Operated…, Media contact, Jonell George Marketing Specialist, PAMA 437-249-1576
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