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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday May 30, 2008 - 39 Ten Thousand Villages' Annual Rug Event, June 6 to 22 Ten Thousand Villages is set to host their annual Rug Event from June 6 to 22, offering a large selection of hand-knotted, heirloom quality Oriental rugs made by fairly paid adults in Pakistan. Ten Thousand Villages believes in preserving the rich cultural heritage of Oriental rug making in all its myriad forms and styles. With a mission to provide vital and fair income to artisans who would otherwise have very few sustainable outlets for their craft and artistry, Ten Thousand Villages offers beautiful pieces for your home that you can also feel great about purchasing. By supporting this Rug Event, talented artisans receive a fair income for their weaving, allowing them to provide for health care, education, and improved housing for their families. When artisans are paid a living wage for their work, they are able to create high-quality, hand knotted rugs. Purchasing a Fair Trade rug at Ten Thousand Villages gives artisans hope for a better future. By opening new markets and providing consistent employment for artisans, Fair Trade presents opportunities for individuals to explore new ideas, such as new rug design or higher quality finish. This, in turn, encourages creativity and fosters mutual respect among artisans. The result is a consistently higher-quality product for the consumer and opportunities for advancement for the artisan. Exquisitely designed and crafted using centuries-old tradition, each carpet is truly a work of art. Not only are you investing in quality and beauty, you are investing in people! With knowledgeable, friendly staff that are more than happy to help you choose the right size, style and colour for your home, you are sure to find a carpet that you love. how to care for a rug and how purchasing a Fair Trade rug makes a difference in the lives of those who create them. For more information, call Ten Thousand Villages at 905-3372377 or visit www.TenThousandVillages.ca. Comedian Mike Marino at Ristoranté Julia Exciting g New F shi Fashions Fashi Fash hi Arriving Daily Co m es e On Sunday, May 25, Ristoranté Julia hosted an evening of great food, friends and laughter at `The BIG Feast ­ La Festa Italiana!' Legendary Comedian Mike Marino entertained the guests as they enjoyed Julia's tasty cuisine, making for a truly memorable evening of culture, cuisine and comedy! e o w look r ne u Don't miss the ORIENTAL RUG SEMINAR June 10, 7 p.m. at Ten Thousand Villages, downtown Oakville. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. Refreshments will be served. The Seminar will be led by rug experts and will include topics such as how these rugs are made, how natural dyes are made, how to measure up a room for a rug, 312 Lakeshore Rd. E. Downtown Oakville 905.815.9130 A Night To Remember... From Julia and the team at Ristoranté Julia, we would like to thank our customers for an enjoyable and successful evening featuring comedian Mike Marino. This was an event filled memories, laughs, and New York inspired cuisine that left the pallet indulged and satisfied! Call (905) 844-7401 for details and reservations! a million stories. 26 bones, 33 joints, 100 muscles and The line between fantasy and reality just got thinner. 3mm. COMING SOON High arches. Low arches. Flat. Wide. Narrow. Toes that cross over. Toes that don't. Big feet. Small feet. Crooked feet. Feet that have walked thousands of miles. Feet that can barely take another step. For every foot, there's a solution. ta The new Sony Organic LED. Redefining TV The future of TV is here. Introducing the XEL-1, the World's First Organic LED TV available to consumers. Never before has there been a picture so sharp, so crisp, with such vibrant colours. A million to 1 contrast ratio and 105% of the NTSC colour spectrum ­ unheard of until now. And this picture comes to you in a 3mm thin screen! To top it off, this is quite possibly the most environmentally friendly TV ever produced, consuming as little as 34W of power ­ less than a conventional light bulb! Available exclusively in Oakville at 85 Navy Street Oakville Ontario L6J 2Z2 Telephone: 905.844.7600 www.canadiansound.com www.juliasristorante.com www.oakvillebeaver.com