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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday June 24, 2006 - 9 Forward announcements of non-profit and free events for Community Update to Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4; e-mail blokhuis@haltonsearch.com or call 905845-3824 Ext. 250; BEFORE NOON FRIDAY to be included. Free listing. Knox Oakville, Lakeshore and Dunn, has Fiesta for children 4-11, July 10 ­ 14 from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Cost: $10 per child or $20 for family per week. Bible drama, activities, games and crafts. Call 905-844-3472. Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children is founded on the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment. This program offers hope and encouragement to children and teenagers who have experienced loss of a parent or sibling. For information or to register for a program, call 905-337-2333 or e-mail lighthouseprogram@bellnet.ca. SUNDAY JUNE 25 Al-Falah Islamic Centre, 391 Burnhamthorpe east of Trafalgar, Oakville's largest Muslim congregation with over 2,000 participants and a fulltime private school, is holding Annual Community Open House, 2:30 - 5 p.m. Public invited to learn about Islam. Centre (Masjid) behind school. All residents and religious congregations welcome. RSVP by June 24 to 905-257-4262 or openhouse@alfalah.ca MONDAY JUNE 26 Oakville Children's Choir, Founder/Music Director Glenda Crawford, presents Rhapsody! Bon Voyage Concert by the OCC Senior Choir featuring songs to be performed at Prague Children's Choir Festival, 7:30 p.m., St Simon's Church, 1450 Lichfield. Donations. Kiwanis Club of Oakville meets Mondays on bi-weekly basis at Monte Carlo Inn, 374 South Service. Reception 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m.. Cost: $20 for dinner. Speaker: Gerald O'Hara, retired RCMP officer Call Catherine Moore, 905-4651579 or crmoore@cogeco.ca. June 26 is last day to register for Babysitter Course for Kids for children ages 11 - 14 at St. John Ambulance teaching leadership, confidence, and first aid skills. One-day course on July 6, 18 or 23. Call 905-469-9325. TUESDAY JUNE 27 Kerr Street Ministries (KSM) presentation to increase awareness of the youth living in poverty in Oakville. Barbecue and silent auction, 6:30 ­ 7:30 p.m., BurlOak Christian Fellowship, 4343 Bronte Rd., north of Hwy. 407. Hear stories of youth ­ how their lives have changed through the relationships built at KSM, 7:30 ­ 9 p.m. All proceeds or Kerr Street Day Camp. RSVP, 905-845-7485 or frontdesk@kerrstreet.com. Grace House AGM, Grace Lutheran Parsonage (basement, backyard entrance), 318 Spruce, 7 p.m. All welcome. RSVP to attend, 905-844-4772. Halton Multicultural Council Multiculturalism Day Picnic at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Burloak north of QEW, Breckon Shelter, 4 ­ 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. See www.halton-multicultural.org to print the promotional flyer for free admission or contact Heather Hogan, 905-842-2486 ext 29. First Aid and CPR Training, St. John Ambulance offering Emergency First Aid and CPR class on June 27 and a Standard First Aid and CPR class is being held over two days on June 27 and 28. Call 905-469-9325 Oakville Walking Club, every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., meet at small plaza on the northeast corner of Maurice and Lakeshore W. at Oakville Fish and Chips, for half-hour walk at ordinary or leisurely pace. Park at plaza, or at Loblaw's. WEDNESDAY JUNE 28 Video Club ­ tips on resume writing at Oakville Employment Resource Centre, 465 Morden, Ste. 109, 2 ­ 3 p.m. No registration required. See www.thecentre.on.ca or call 905-845-1157, Ext. 121. Energy Action Group holding free seminar on renewable energy solutions for homeowners, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church (lower hall), 89 Dunn at Lakeshore. HAPPEN ­ Linking People and Opportunities networking support group for unemployed business professionals, 8 a.m., Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore, Burlington. Speaker: Marshall Northcott, getting beyond average. Members $10, non-members $15. Call 905339-0268 or www.happen.ca. Early Years of Recovery Family Support Group for family members, caregivers and friends whose loved ones experienced first psychotic episode within the past five years, fourth Wednesday of month at Schizophrenia Society, Milton Mall, 2nd floor boardroom, 55 Ontario St. S., Milton, 7 p.m. Call 905-876-1647. BEYOND, peer support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, 2530 Sixth Line, River Glen Mews Plaza. Contact Debbie, 905-827-5849. THURSDAY JUNE 29 Oakville Wine enthusiasts Club is conducting the last wine tasting prior to summer break. Due to the long holiday weekend, tasting held June 29 at St. Volodymyr's, 1280 Dundas. Lifford Wines, wines from Chile. Guests, $15. Contact Mike at oakvillewine@gmail.com. Job Shop Information Session, intensive, results focused, free service for unemployed adults, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., The Centre for Skills Development and Training, 465 Morden, Unit 107. Call at 905845-1157 ext. 101 or visit www.thecentre.on.ca. Halton Holistic Harmony presentation, Unlocking the Secrets of the Science behind Colloidal Minerals and Energy Medicine, 7 ­10 p.m., at 2020 Lakeside Ristorante (inside Travelodge Hotel), 2020 Lakeshore, Burlington. Cost: $10 ­ food, drink and gratuity extra. Bring non-perishable food item. Pre-registration required, call 905-827-5048 or e-mail Halton_Holistic_Harmony@yah oo.ca. HAPPEN ­ Linking People and Opportunities networking support group for unemployed business professionals, 8 a.m., St. John's Church Hall, 2185 Stavebank, Mississauga. Speaker: Dick O'Brien, personal resilience in challenging times. Members $10, non-members $15. Call 905-339-0268 or www.happen.ca. Burlington Prostate Cancer Support Group, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society, 7 p.m., 1251 Northside off Mainway between Guelph and Walkers, Burlington. Support for newly diagnosed clients, those in ongoing treatment as well as survivors of prostate cancer. Call 905-332-0060. CLIP THIS COUPON & SAVE ! ervice S e Day Sam arcade sound systems In support of the many Veterans that granted us the opportunity to celebrate SPECIAL TV ed Service" r includ · Labou out our "In Home · Ask ab Ser ving Oak ville Since 1965 NCE INTENA RAL MA· Parts additional GENE Canada Day For The Twelfth Year Oakview Funeral Home will again be placing a Canadian Flag on the graves of Veterans in Oakville. This year Oakview Funeral Home is pleased to offer a Veteran's Tribute which provides a description of War Medals presented and a brief history of their significance all compiled in a keepsake booklet. 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