January 2019 - In This Issue
  • HCIA - Happy New Year
  • HFFA & Farm to School Update
  • Volunteer Dufferin - Workshop & Survey
  • joinindufferin.ca
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Happy New Year from Headwaters Communities In Action
2018 was an wonderful year for Headwaters Communities in Action and that momentum will continue into 2019

In 2019, we will continue to connect with you, our local community members, through our project groups, programs, events, newsletters and online through our websites ,  Facebook and  Twitter .

On behalf of the Headwaters Communities in Action  Leadership Council , we wish you a wonderful and prosperous 2019!
Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance
HFFA & Farm to School Update  
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At HFFA’s January meeting the group set priorities for communications, fundraising and community outreach for 2019.

Kicking off efforts to keep you informed about food and farming in Headwaters, HFFA has begun publishing a monthly e-newsletter featuring different topics from the Headwaters Food Charter. Each issue will highlight a different pillar, goals and actions and raise awareness by sharing local and global perspectives, suggested reading links as well as upcoming events on the featured topic. Endorse the HW Food Charter here. 

Be sure to sign up for the HFFA News mailing list and follow @HeadwatersFood on Facebook and Twitter to receive these enlightening digests of important food and farming topics.

Here is our first installment from January , highlighting the issue of Food Waste as a goal of the Environmental Responsibility pillar, and in time to promote the Drawdown Headwaters Jan. 24th session in Orangeville discussing food waste and what’s being done locally.
Bill 66
The time to add comments on Bill 66 has passed, but you can still stay connected. 

HFFA congratulates local dairy Haanview Farms/Sheldon Creek on their recognition and spotlight from GreenBelt Fund

Greenbelt Fund grantee  Haanview Farms  was recently recognized as a finalist for Lely's  'The Way to Dairy Award'  - an honour bestowed upon the most sustainable and progressive dairy farms in North America. Be sure to check out this video  highlighting the farm and family behind Haanview and Sheldon Creek Dairy. Learn more on their website .
As part of our ongoing fundraising efforts, the Willing Hearts Winter Harvest Dining Series is off to a delicious start!

Friday January 25th was the first of four dinners being held throughout Headwaters. January’s dinner was hosted by Mono Cliffs Inn. See the poster above for upcoming dinners and ticket information. You won’t want to miss this opportunity for great local dining and supporting a great cause. Bring a couple of friends and take advantage of multiple ticket discounts. Proceeds support HFFA programming, including Farm to School.
Volunteer Dufferin
 Volunteer Managers Workshop
Are You Interested in a Volunteer Open House?
Whether you use our tool to help boost volunteers or they arrive at your door via word of mouth, you may benefit from a volunteer open house.

Hospice Dufferin asked for our assistance recently in promoting one such opportunity and we thought about collaborating with more organizations towards a larger event. Please complete a very brief survey to give your input.
Be an Engaged Citizen
Are you interested in making life better together? Calling all future Board members! If you are passionate about your community then we would like to meet with you. Please connect with us to arrange a meeting!
We couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you to our many partners, stakeholders and volunteers who make up HCIA and its project groups. Our primary funders are Dufferin County and United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin. We`re all Making life better together!
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Listings about existing transportation options available in Headwaters, learn about eligibility requirements, hours of service and cost.
Over 20 trail descriptions, details and maps in the Headwaters region. Take a hike, enjoy a meal and browse our local shops!