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This year, Jack Grunsky â€" known as The Pied Piper of Canada â€" is coming to the Oakville Waterfront Festival. Thanks to sponsor Mattamy Homes, Grunsky will be performâ€" ing on centre stage at Coronation Park during the Festival. In addiâ€" tion, a children‘s playhouse will be available for children to enjoy throughout the three days of the festival. A draw will be held at the end of the Festival to see which lucky child will be able to take the playhouse home. Children‘s performer Jack Grunsky to perform at Waterfront Festival While Jack‘s "come up on the stage and get involved" approach is a hit with children, he‘s also a winner with parents and teachers. With a gentle approach to melody, songs that encourage interâ€"racial harmony, and "round the world" rhythms, Jack is more than a great children‘s entertainer. He‘s a great entertainer... period. "We are just thrilled that we‘ve been able to sign Jack," says Bruce Ireland, Festival viceâ€" chair of Program and Public Relations. "He is an absolutely delightful performer, and his career is taking off like a rocket. His last album was nominated for a Juno Award. He‘s received rave reviews here and on his tours to At Buonasera Ristorante, the Marciano family has married the inviting aroma and tastes of tantalizing Italian cuisine with affordable prices and a home style feeling. The warm and friendly atmosphere combined with a relaxing decor awaits you and your valentine to assure an enjoyable dining experience. THE CrassiICs 211 Church Street »Telephone: (416) 842â€"7759 "A Taste Of Italy In The Heart Of Bronte" "‘Your Speciar Occaston SHOPPE" 119 Jones St. Oakville 825â€"9328 * Flowers * Setâ€"Up * Decorations TO ALL OUR NEW 93 BRIDES Europe and South Africa, and his new album "Waves of Wonder" promises to confirm his star staâ€" tus as a children‘s entertainer. Jack is definitely a ‘don‘t miss it‘ Waterfront event for families." This year Mattamy Homes is celebrating its return to Oakville in the communities of West Oak Trails in Glen Abbey and Maplegrove Estates in east Oakville. Mattamy Homes is celâ€" ebrating their return by participatâ€" ing as a major sponsor in this year‘s festival with their focus being ‘Our Children‘. Jack Grunsky Valentine‘s at Fastside‘s Brmg the whole famil IZI for Valentine‘s Day and kids eat Free All Day. A Littte Itaty in Suery Cite The 5th Annual Young Artists Music Competition organized by the Optimist Club of Oakville â€" in conjunction with the Oakville Symphony Orchestra â€" takes place April 4th at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Open to young people interested in music as a career who are living, studying, or have family residence in Halton Region, the competition offers three cash prizes. Winners will receive $400 for the under 14 group; $700 for those between 14 and 17; and $1,000 for the 18 to 24â€" yearâ€"old group. Winners may also be invited to perform with the Oakville Symphony Orchestra. In light of the great success of the program to date, this initiative excites the Optimist Club and the Symphony who hope that the comâ€" petition will assist those aspiring to a musical career, and that it will "Art Works" celebrates Black History Month with a special exhibition at Town Hall. Art Works pays tribute to Black History Month During February â€" when Black History Month is recogâ€" nized throughout Canada and the United States â€" Art Works pays tribute to the accomplishments of African Canadians with works by Michael Addison, Gillian MclIntyre and Rhodri Kasperbauer. Although three artists are taking part in this exhibition, Joanne Steel of the Oakville Arts Council says they hope to Entries needed for Optimist Club‘s Annual Young Artists Competition An American Italian Eatery Those desiring to participate may do so by forwarding a tape, together with an application. Applications are available through local schools, music teachers, music stores, and libraries. In addition, copies may be obtained by calling Don MacDonald, Chairman, Youth Activities of the Optimist Club at 847â€"6628. assist to develop a pool of talent for the Oakville Symphony Orchestra. Eligibility: Open to those living in Halton Region who have not attained their 25th birthday by April 4th, 1993. Tape Specs: Either cassette or reelâ€"toâ€"reel format acceptable. In brief, the principal rules are as follows: Music Selection: Up to three selections to a maximum of 30 minâ€" utes, and must have one movement or work from three of Baroque, build on the idea and have more artists represented next year. The promotion of local art and artists through the Oakville Arts Council‘s Art Works‘ program continues in several locaâ€" tions around town. CHWO Radio is the corporate sponsor of the program, which is designed to provide public exhibition space for nonâ€" profit arts groups as well as local artists and craftsmen. For more information about Art Works exhibitions contact Janet Miller or Joanne Steel at 844â€"7257. | _ give your loved one a, \umque and personal g certzficate for a 2e 5 mng massage Available at: Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary periods. All selecâ€" tions requiring accompaniment must have accompaniment on the tape. When: Tapes must be submitted by 6:00 p.m., March 12th, 1993, to Optimist Club of Oakville, c/o Don G. MacDonald, 1305 Rebecca Street, Oakville L6L 123. Judging of the tapes will take place March 14th and entrants will be advised on March 16th. Finalists: To perform for a jury on April 4th, 1993, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Finalists must provide their own accompaâ€" nists, as required. For further information concernâ€" ing the Young Artists Music Competition, or any other Optimist initiative, call Don MacDonald at 847â€"6628. 1131 Nottinghill Gate, Suite 205 le, 844â€"8783 ,J