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2- The Oakville Beaver, Friday August 8, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Paws for Hope ready to run Aug. 24 oining the Canadian Cancer Society Paws for Hope fundraising team is the Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital, the silver sponsor for the Oakville Unit's newest event taking place on Sunday, Aug. 24. In October 2004, two decades of dedication and collaboration among 20 local veterinarians resulted in the construction of the Mississauga Oakville Emergency Hospital. With a committed and compassionate team of 12 specialist veterinarians practicing in seven different fields of veterinary medicine, the hospital provides pet owners with around-the-clock specialty treatments using contemporary technology for their furry friends. "We are so excited to have the Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital as our silver sponsor for Paws for Hope," said Lisa Moffatt, fundraising co-ordinator of the Oakville Unit. "They play such a huge role in our community offering aroundthe-clock emergency care for pets. We are so pleased to have their support for our brand new initiative," said Moffatt. On Sunday, Aug. 24 at Pilgrim's J RON KUZYK/ OAKVILLE BEAVER PAWS FOR HOPE: At the Mississauga Oakville Emergency Veterinary Hospital on Bristol Circle in Oakville, Jennifer LeBel, an emergency team leader critical care veterinarian, checks Stella, a two-year-old pug. Park (1551 Pilgrim's Park), participants will lace (or leash) up for a leisurely walk through the Glen Abbey trail system. Registration and a special family warm-up will start at 9:30 a.m. while the official walk starts at 10 a.m. In addition to the hospital's vital sponsorship, Dr. Jennifer LeBel will provide on-site care for all pets at the Dog First Aid station. "Dr. LeBel and her team from the Emergency Hospital will have the Dog First Aid station set up during the entire event in the event there are any pet injuries or emergencies," said Moffatt. Funds raised from the event will continue to help the Canadian Cancer Society: · fund research on all types of cancer · offer comprehensive and credible information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment · provide support for people living with cancer, family members and their friends For more information about Paws for Hope or to register for the event contact the Oakville Unit at 905-845-5231 or by e-mail lmoffatt@ontario.cancer.ca. -- Submitted by the Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit oyster perpetual submariner 18kt yellow gold Jazz Festival Amber Door Spa continues all this weekend Our award winning spa is the best kept secret in Oakville! Come in and relax your mind, body and soul Continued from page 1 * Facials * Lifting Treatments * Microdermabrasion * Chemical Peels * Organic Treatments * Body Treatments * Manicures/Pedicures * Relaxation Massages * Hot Stone Massages * Reiki/Chakra Cleansing Gift Certificates Available Expanded Hours. Open Sundays! AVER LE BE ES IL OAKV NOMINE D AWAR Best Spa Best Manicure/ Pedicure Upper Middle Road Trafalgar Road Reeves Gate 3rd Line 1500 Heritage Way, Unit 6 Heritage Way N 905.469.4825 www.amberdoorspa.com Now hiring aestheticians. QEW day is The River Pilots at 2 p.m. at Centennial Square. Future music stars will be featured as part of the Bell Youth in the Spotlight event on the Towne Square stage starting at 2:30 p.m. For those interested in more traditional music, Dixieland band The Red Peppers play two shows at acoustic stage two on Lakeshore at 6:30 and 9 p.m. A welcome return is musician and performer Carlos Del Junco. Del Junco is a Juno Award nominee and multiple winner of the Toronto Blues Society's Maple Leaf Blues Award. Del Junco will be performing at the Centennial Square stage on Saturday from 7:30-9 p.m. The free festival wraps up Sunday (Aug. 10). The day starts with shows at Centennial Square featuring Son Roberts at 1 p.m., followed by Sue Foley at 3:30 p.m. On Towne Square stage, performances kick off with Big Rude Jake at 1 p.m. Internationally acclaimed singer and pianist Carol Welsman performs on Towne Square stage at 3:30 p.m. Free parking will be provided at the Oakville GO Station, with shuttle bus service to downtown every 15 minutes on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. The Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival is presented by downtown businesses, as well as other sponsors in the area. For more information on the festival, go online to www.oakvillejazz.com.