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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 9, 2008 - 13 Forward announcements of non-profit and local events for Community Update to the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4; e-mail angela@oakvillebeaver.co m or call 905-845-3824, ext. 248. Free listing. BULLETIN International Women's Day at Dinner Party Wednesday, March 5, Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd. Doors open at 5 p.m. for cash bar, silent auction, sale of goods made by Afghan women, book signing by keynote speaker Deborah Ellis. Dinner at 7 pm. Tickets $45 at 905-825-3622 or 905825-2038. The Women's Centre to host International Women's Day Breakfast with speaker Marina Nemat, author of Prisoner of Tehran on Tuesday March 4, 1-10 a.m., tickets $10, El Spero Restaurant, Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., tickets available at The Women's Centre, no tickets at the door, call 905-847-9104. Halton Family Services Safety Zone Group Program for women and children, exposed to women abuse and their family is separated. Begins March, Mondays from 4-6 p.m., for 11 weeks, free, call 905-845-3811, ext. 106. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9 Oakville Chamber Ensemble Mozartmania, 7:30 p.m., St. Simon's Anglican Church, 1450 Litchfield Rd., tickets $25 at the door, or through 905-522-6841 or info@oakville-choir.ca. Visit www.oakville-choir.ca. Symphony of Youth, 8 p.m., St. Jude's Anglican Church, tickets $28, call the church at 905-844-3972, also available at L'Atelier Grigorian. Valentine's Dinner/Dance, Oakville Legion Branch 114, 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., dinner at 6:30 p.m., spaghetti dinner, DJ and dance at 8:30 p.m., tickets $10, call 905-845-6271. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10 Concert with Sidebar for Stephen Lewis Foundation, St. Simon's Anglican Church, 1450 Litchfield Rd., 7 p.m., tickets $20 at 905-469-6415, or the door. Drinks for dogs! Cocktails for cats! to benefit Oakville & Burlington Humane societies, 6-10 p.m., Prime Time Sports Bar, 234 Lakeshore Rd. E., suggested donation $20. South Peel Naturalists' Club field trip to the Fisherville/Cayuga, novices welcome. Bring binoculars, lunch, dress warmly, meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot on the east side of Bronte Road south of QEW. Contact 905-2799576 of visit www.spnc.ca. Valentine's High Tea, Munn's United Church, corner of Dundas and Sixth Line, proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation. Tea tasting begins at 2 p.m., Tickets $8, call church office at 905-257-8434. Halton Environment Network will be holding its Annual General Meeting at Halton Regional Museum (in the historic barn) at Kelso Conservation Area on Saturday, March 1, all welcome, registration opens at 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., $10 admission, call Renee at 905-339-2290 or email to info@the-hen.net before Feb. 21. Tickets available for Oakville Chamber Orchestra with Charles Demuynck, music director /conductor, Les Nations on Saturday March 1, 7:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 340 Rebecca St., Oakville, and on Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m., St. Simon's Anglican Church, 1450 Litchfield Rd.,tickets $25, contact 905-483-6787 or mail@oakvillechamber.org or www.oakvillechamber.org. Hopedale Co-operative Pre-School, register for Fall half-day programs available for children ages two-and-ahalf to Senior Kindergarten, contact the registrar by telephone 905- 847-1672 or email: info@hopedalepreschool.org. St. Aidan's Church, 318 Queen Mary Drive. MONDAY FEBRUARY 11 Pelicans, poetry critiquing group, meets, contact Elka Ruth Enola ere@sympatico.ca or 905-257-7075. Tots and Us, open to moms, dads and grandparents caring for a preschooler participate with children. Free. St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca St., 10-11 a.m. Call 905-845-3427. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12 Colborne Computer Club meets at Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors, Lakeshore Road at Third Line, $5, 7 p.m., web-based research in genealogy. Contact www.colbornecomputerclub.ca. Halton Civitan Club Volunteer Info Night, 7:30 p.m., Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. Employment Network, 10 a.m.-noon, free, The Women's Centre, Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 229, contact 905-847-5520 or www.haltonwomenscentre.org. Newcomers Club February Social, 7:30 p.m., Burloak Canoe Club, 160 Water St., topic Health and Fitness, Nia technique contact 905-847-6974 or www.oakvillenewcomersclub.com. Equilibrium, mental health support group for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder, information video From Despair to Recovery, 7:30 p.m., Evangel Pentecostal Church, 1450 Rebecca St. (across from Hopedale Mall), call 905-6934270. Oakville Prostate Support Group meets 7-8.30 p.m., 635 Fourth Line, Unit 51, Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit Office, spouses invited, call 905-8455231. Joy of Chocolate, 1:30-3 p.m., $12, join executive chef Inoka Dias, Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors, Lakeshore Road at Third Line, call 905815-5960. Charnwood Co-op School Open House, noon-3 p.m., 228 Chartwell Rd., call 905-815-1503 (2 1/2 yrs - SK children). WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13 Sound Bytes Speaker Donna Messer, free, 465 Morden Rd., Unit 109, 9:30-11:30 a.m., register at 905-845-1157, ext.101 or www.thecentre.on.ca. Bronte Horticultural Society meets at Colborne Recreational Centre, 7:30 p.m., guests $3. Bible Study Program, 7-8 p.m. call 905-847-3530. HAPPEN ­ for professionals in career transition meets 8 a.m., Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, $10/members/$20 non-members, contact 905-339-0268 or www.happen.ca. Whole Foods Market, 301 Cornwall Rd., holds five per cent day with net profits to United Way of Oakville. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14 Free information session to find work, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 465 Morden Rd., Unit 109, register at 905-845-1157, ext. 101 or visit www.thecentre.on.ca. Women of Wisdom, informal support group for women over age 50, guest Jennifer Schramm on the Chakras, 10 a.m.-noon, free, The Women's Centre, Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 229, contact 905-847-5520 or visit www.haltonwomenscentre.org. Caring and Sharing Circle, 1-3 p.m., free, the Women's Centre, Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 229, contact 905847-5520 or www.haltonwomenscentre.org. Family Law Workshops, 6:30-9 p.m., $5/workshop, Women's Centre, Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 229, contact 905-847-5520 or www.haltonwomenscentre.org. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15 Fish Fry, Oakville Legion, 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., 4:30-8 p.m., $8, all welcome, call 905-845-6271. Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic, Oakville Trafalgar High School, 1460 Devon Road, Oakville, ON, L6J 3L6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., contact Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-2-DONATE (1888-236-6283) to book an appointment or find a blood donor clinic near you. Parenting Workshop Series (newborn to 5 years) Join us for a couple of hours of great discussion as we explore answers to many common parenting questions. Learn some new strategies and meet other parents who are sharing your experience. Registration is required. Kids' Anger/Aggression Location: 461 North Service Road - childcare available Date: Tuesday, February 19th Time: 1:15 ­ 3:15 p.m. Cost: $15.00 with childcare, $10.00 without All About Toddlers Location: 461 North Service Road - childcare available Date: Tuesday, March 4th Time: 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. Cost: $15.00 with childcare, $10.00 without *excluding new merchandise 50 OFF Storewide % My Baby & Me (newborn to 12 months) A drop-in program for parents and their babies. Enjoy some adult conversation, meet other parents, make friends and enjoy an afternoon out. A fun time for your baby with toys and songs! Location: 2828 Kingsway Drive Time: Mondays, 1:00 ­ 3:00 p.m. - and Location: 1500 Sixth Line Time: Thursdays, 1:00 ­ 3:00 p.m. January 29 - February 29 Don't forget to check out our NEW website: www.op-cc.ca The Centre is a registered charitable organization, that has provided programs and services for families since 1980. Our services are designed to support all families in their parenting role. We also offer early learning opportunities for children 0-6 years. 340 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville 905.338.0388 / www.mformen.com For more information on programs, parenting and services offered by the Centre please contact us at 905-849-6366