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See also: Motion picture content rating system from Wikipedia
12 : Contains material not generally suitable for children under age 12.
12A : 12 Accompaniment - Requires an adult to accompany any child under 12.
14A : 14 Accompaniment - Persons under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
15 : No one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.
18 : Suitable only for adults.
18A : 18 Accompaniment - Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
A : Adult - Only for adults. Sole purpose of the film is the portrayal of sexually explicit activity and/or explicit violence.
G : General Audiences. All ages admitted.
M : Mature audiences, parental discretion advised. M rating renamed to GP then revised to PG.
NR or UR - Not Rated or Unrated : Film has not been submitted for rating or is an uncut version of a film that was submittted.
NC-17 : No one 17 and under admitted.
PG : Parental Guidance Suggested. Suitable for general viewing, aged 8 and over.
PG-13 : Parents strongly cautioned for children under age 13.
R : Restricted - Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
R18 : Adult works for licensed premises only.
U : Universal viewing. Suitable for all, aged 4 and over.
U/A : Parental guidance required for children to see the movie.
UR : Unrated. Film has not been submitted for rating or is an uncut version of a film that was submittted.
X : Adults only, persons under 18 will not be admitted.
EVENTS LISTING:
DECEMBER 2018
● Saturday, December 1: Experience a Traditional Canadian Christmas at Cooksville Library 2:00 - 3:30 pm ~FREE~
● Wednesday, December 5: Holiday Market & Good Health Expo at Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ~FREE~
● Thursday, December 6: "Beyond Earth" Presentation by Dr. Bhairavi Shankar at Mississauga Central Library, Glass Pavilion 7:00 - 8:00 pm ~FREE~
● Thursday, December 6: Coping with the Holidays Workshop at Heart House Hospice 7:00 - 8:30 pm ~FREE~
● Friday, December 7: Holiday Social: Book Talk with Dewey Divas and Dudes at Lorne Park Library 2:00 - 4:00 pm ~FREE~
● Saturday, December 8: Niagara Festival of Lights, Fallsview Casino and Gourmet Dinner at Elements Restaurant - Organized by Silver Friends Depart: 1:00 pm. Return: Between 8:00 - 9:00 pm approx.
● Saturday, December 8: Customer Appreciation Day at Mississauga Valley Library 2:00 - 4:00 pm ~FREE~
● Sunday, December 9: Toronto Reptile Expo at International Centre Conference Centre 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ~FREE PARKING~
● Thursday, December 13: Heritage Mississauga presents "The Story of St. Nick and Other
Christmas Traditions" at VIVA Mississauga 3:00 pm ~FREE~
● Thursday, December 13: "I Am Still Me" - A Theatre Performance and a Panel Discussion at Burnhamthorpe Library 5:00 - 7:00 pm ~FREE~
● Saturday, December 15: Make Your Own Gift Cards and Tags at Cooksville Library 2:00 - 3:30 pm ~FREE~
● Tuesday, December 18: Customer Appreciation Day at Sheridan Library 6:00 - 8:00 pm ~FREE~
FREE
Learn how early Canadian settlers celebrated Christmas. Listen to traditional carol singing, drink hot apple cider, make homemade decoratioins, and participate in a community tree decorating.
In partnership with City of Mississauga, Culture Division.
For more information, please call 905-615-4855. Email: Cooksville.Library@mississauga.ca
Location:
3024 Hurontario St #212, Mississauga, ON L5B 4M4 Canada
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10 reasons to attend this FREE & Fun event:
1. Find unique gifts at great deals prices
2. Discover ways to better health
3. Take part in local social activities
4. Learn about local exercise opportunities
5. Find accommodation in the now or the future
6. Learn how to avoid diseases and live healthier longer
7. Enjoy a beverage in the Legion Lounge
8. Make new local friends
9. Meet people in your community and neighbourhood
10. Come to laugh, have fun and win prizes!
Register for FREE via Eventbrite for a bag & snack or by email at CARPMississauga@gmail.com or call 416-997-0919.
Location: Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion
35 Front Street North, Mississauga ON L5H 2E1 Canada
(Mississauga Road & Lakeshore Road West)
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Explore how data from orbital missions allow scientists to explore planets beyond Earth. Presented by planetary scientist and geologist Dr. Bhairavi Shankar. In partnership with Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIS).
About Dr. Bhairavi Shankar: Planetary Geologist & GIS Analyst exploring planetary surfaces through remote mapping. Her expertise lies in geology, remote sensing techniques, and GIS visualization.
For more information, please call 905-615-3500.
Location: Glass Pavilion (Celebration Square), Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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FREE. Drop-in.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, please call 905-615-4845.
Location: Lorne Park Library - City of Mississauga Public Library Branch
1474 Truscott Drive, Mississauga ON L5J 1Z2 Canada
South of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) and East of Southdown Road
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Experience Niagara Falls with a visit to the Fallsview Casino where you can try your luck, followed by a gourmet dinner at Elements on the Falls Restaurant.
After dinner, sit back and relax while we see the Niagara Falls transform into an incredible, multi-coloured masterpiece.
Cost: $99.00 includes tour, all taxes, gratuities and driver's tip.
Tour includes:
● Round-trip Luxury Coach Transportation
● Free time at Fallsview Casino
● Gourmet dinner at Elements Restaurant
● Niagara Falls Festival of Lights Tour
● Door prizes and swag bag
To reserve your seat, please contact Rose Bilak at 416-889-7673 or rosebilak@gmail.com.
Departure time: 1:00 pm. Return: Between 8:00 - 9:00 pm approx.
Depart from: St. Thomas à Becket Church
3535 South Common Court, Mississauga ON L5L 2B3 Canada
(Erin Mills South area, next to South Common Centre and Wal-Mart)
(Ample free parking, easy access to public transit)
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FREE
Come and celebrate your community at the Mississauga Valley Library. Enjoy entertainment, activities and light refreshments.
For more information, please call 905-615-4670.
Location: Mississauga Valley Library
1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd. Mississauga, ON L5A 3R8 Canada
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Live reptiles. Amphibians. Feeders. Supplies.
Visit this Canadian Reptile Expo for one day only celebrating reptiles and reptile lovers at the International Centre (IC) Conference Centre! A fun day out for the family or friends. FREE PARKING and food vendors on site!
The Reptile Expos have been promoting responsible reptile ownership for over 20 years in Canada. With vendors offering not only their captive bred reptiles, amphibians and arachnids, they offer a support network for those who wish to share the privilege of sharing their daily lives with these magnificent creatures. ~ Info from reptileexpo.ca.
Admission cost:
Adult Day Pass: $12.00
Children / Youth / Senior Day Pass: $8.00
Children (age 5 and under): FREE
Tickets Available at the Gate or Online at reptileexpo.ca
Group rates of 20+ people are available. Please call 1-866-254-5577 to discuss.
HST# 84241 2397 RT0001
Location: International Centre Conference Centre
6900 Airport Road, Mississauga ON L4V 1E8 Canada
905-677-6131
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Email: info@canadianpetexxpo.ca
Phone: 1-866-254-5577
Heritage Mississauga presents "The Story of St. Nick and Other Christmas Traditions" at VIVA Mississauga.
Take a walk through history and explore how St. Nick came to be, and the origins of modern celebrations.
Please RSVP as space is limited. RSVP required.
Please call Hillary at (905) 566-4500 to RSVP. Email: mississauga@vivalife.ca
Location: V!VA Mississauga Retirement Community
5575 Bonnie Street, Mississauga ON L5M 0N8 Canada
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You are cordially invited to attend a theatre performance and panel discussion by mental health professionals to learn more about mental illness.
FREE entry for everyone. Delicious refreshments will be served.
"I Am Still Me" is a skit which creates awareness around mental illness through powerful and engaging enactments of stories about recovery from mental illness and the journey of self-empowerment.
This skit provides a unique platform for learning about the signs and symptoms, stigma associated with mental health conditions, treatment and recovery from Schizophrenia as well as Bipolar Disorder.
The phenomenal performance by the artistic team of "I Am Still Me" stimulates the minds of the audience. The panel discussion following the skit will engage the audience and increase their understanding about the struggles and challenges faced in the process of recovery.
Your attendance and participation will be a valuable contribution to the Mental Health Cause. As MEHAR is a self-funded initiative, donations will be appreciated.
Please RSVP to MEHAR or MIAG by phone or by email:
MEHAR - Phone:416-845-4612 or Email: meharcanadainfo@gmail.com
MIAG - Phone: 905-270- 6252 or Email: info@miag.ca
Location: Burnhamthorpe Library
3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga ON L4Y 3V9 Canada
(Located on the South-West corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd E and Dixie Rd)
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FREE
Make your own gift tags and greeting cards using Cooksville Library's die cut machine, recycled supplies and paper, or bring your own paper.
For more information, please call 905-615-4855. Email: Cooksville.Library@mississauga.ca
Location:
3024 Hurontario St #212, Mississauga, ON L5B 4M4 Canada
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FREE
Come and celebrate your community at the Sheridan Library. Enjoy entertainment, activities and light refreshments.
For more information, please call 905-615-4815. Email: Sheridan.Library@mississauga.ca
Location: Sheridan Library, in Sheridan Centre
2225 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga ON L5K 1T9 Canada
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