The Mayor, members of City Council, and Sheridan College are pleased to announce the official opening of Scholars’ Green, a new community park in downtown Mississauga.


What:

The official opening ceremony, hosted by the Mayor, members of Council, and Sheridan College will begin at 6 p.m.

Following the ceremony, programming will include:
- Central Library story time
- Peel Regional Police – bike and cruiser display
- Animal Services display
- MiWay bus and display

Who:

Mayor Hazel McCallion C.M., LL.D. and Members of Council
Commissioner Paul Mitcham, Community Services
Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

When:

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6-8 p.m.
Official Ceremony begins at 6 p.m.

Where:

Scholars’ Green, 275 Prince of Wales Drive

Photo Opportunity - Playing Chess
- Mayor McCallion will face off against Jeff Zabudsky
- Paul Mitcham will battle against Councillor Dale


Background

Located adjacent to the Sheridan College Campus is Scholars’ Green, a public park that brings the college and community together in the heart of the City. The park’s unique features offer a place for creative thought and respite, complementary to the learning environment of the educational institution.

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and 54,000 businesses, including 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focussing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

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