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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday August 11, 2006 - 15 Rotary Club hosts Dragon Boat Festival Are you ready to paddle? The Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar is holding its 3rd annual Oakville Charity Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday, Aug. 20. More than 60 teams are expected to compete this year at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton. The Burloak Canoe Club is entering four boats in this 500-metre race. Participants will race in heats from 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. This year proceeds of the event will be going to the Halton Children's Aid Society as well as several other charities. Last year $25,000 was raised. About 2,500 people participated. This year's target is $50,000. Dragon boating is a fast-growing traditional Asian sport drawing Canadians in large numbers. With a small single blade, 20 paddlers in a seated position paddling on both sides, a dragon boat can be mastered more easily than a canoe or kayak. Anyone can enter, from expert to beginner, teams to individuals with limited spots still available. The festival attracts hundreds of visitors and not only includes actionpacked races, but a wide selection of food and beverages complete with a beer tent and musical entertainment for everyone involved. This year's sponsors include: Whole Foods, The Co-operators Insurance, The Sign Department, Tiger Tel Communications and Philthy McNasty's. To find Kelso Conservation area, take Tremaine Road north of Dundas Street to Kelso Road in Milton and turn left to the park entrance. For more information on this exciting event as competitor, supporter, spectator or sponsor contact Dave Pecharich at 905-465-1625 or Gwen Angell, 905-469-4598. For more information, see www.rcot.ca. FREE Your choice of one of the followings: · Free Design · Salt Chlorinator · 120' Safety Fence with all pool installations Saturday,August 12 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. LIVE MODEL E Your Only Choice For Custom Designed Landscaping Swimming Pools Ponds & Water Features Modelling all of our major lines! Visit our showroom 3235 Fairview St., Unit 5 Burlington, Ontario L7N 3L1 341 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville 905-639-7292 · www.letslandscapetogether.net (905) 845-9818