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The Oakville Beaver, Friday May 5, 2006 - 35 St. Bernadette's celebrates Family fun at waterfront festival Continued from page 33 ardry, music and comedy, delivered by an outlandish cast of characters, has been seen at The CNE, Ontario Place, and Paramount Canada's Wonderland. An assortment of new events are also part of the Festival's 15th anniversary celebrations. The West Coast Lumberjack Show provides thrilling axe-throwing, pole-climbing, logrolling entertainment for the whole family with eight dynamic shows scheduled throughout the weekend. YTV's Weird on Wheels and Science North join the Mattamy Children's Village, and furry Festival mascot Jake From The Lake invites all to partake in the crafts and games at his 15th birthday celebrations. Sue Warden's Hands On Home provides a showcase of home improvement products & services, and Penny Lane is a new area devoted to bargains, savings, and free samples galore. All the family favourites such as theme park, craft show, community stage and health and wellness village return with an expanded celebratory fireworks show on Saturday night -- Sunveil Sunwear's Sonnet in the Sky. All activities (with exception of theme park tickets) are included in the three-day pass, available now on-line at www.oakvillefestival.com. Visit the Web site for a complete schedule of events. Encourage Your Child to Read a Newspaper SHOWCASING ART: St. Bernadette's Celebration of Art Showcase entitled We are Many Gifts included an art show, music and dance performances by students. Above, Lauren Picot performs a Hawaiian dance with the Grade 2/3s while below, Jeanni Trehin, centre, performs singing and dancing with the Grade 2 choir. PHOTOS BY LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER We owe our children the greatest education we can give them, and encouraging them to read is an important part of that education. Open a door of entertainment, wonder and knowledge for your children by encouraging them to begin a practice they will enjoy for the rest of their lives. The Oakville Beaver I t a l l s t a r t s w i t h n e w s p a p e r. HOST FAMILIES URGENTLY NEEDED! Thank You to all Past Host Family Volunteers Red Leaf Student Program needs families in Oakville to host a Student from Spain or France in July and August. Students attend classes and activities Monday to Friday. $155/week is paid to offset costs. For more information call Veronica at 905-637-0879