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8- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday August 30, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Forward announcements of non-profit local events for Community Update to the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4; e-mail angela@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-8453824, ext. 248. Free. SATURDAY AUGUST 30 Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada, Oakville Branch, Demonstration, 9 a.m., CJ's Café, Centriller Square, 2416 Lakeshore Rd. W. SUNDAY AUGUST 31 Oakville Historical Society presents Heritage New to the Community? Welcome to the neighbourhood. We have free information & gifts reserved for you. The free service is provided by the civic-minded businesses of this community. Our representative visits as a guest in your home, with an aim to help and welcome, without obligation. For further information contact: Houses in Old Oakville Walking Tour at 2 p.m. for two hours. Depart from 110 King St. To reserve, visit www.oakvillehistory.org or reserve by calling 905-8442695. Next Heritage House tour is on Sunday, Aug. 31. MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1 Open House Barbecue at Bronte Legion, 79 Jones St., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., all welcome including children, call 905827-4722. Oakville Historical Society presents Historical Trafalgar Road Walking Tour at 2 p.m. for two hours. Depart from St. John's United Church. For details and to reserve, visit www.oakvillehistory.org or reserve by calling 905-844-2695. Labour Day Oakville Half Marathon, this year's course encompasses Linbrook Avenue and all of Bronte Harbour. Start and finish lines at Coronation Park. Events include: Half Marathon, 10K and 2K Family Fun Run. To benefit Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, Oakville Hospital Foundation and Oakville YMCA. Contact www.oakvillehalfmarathon.com or 905-949-1910, ext 235. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 HAPPEN ­ Linking People and Opportunities, Networking support group for business professionals in career transition meets 8 a.m., Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga speaker Alex Gallagher on Why HR doesn't call back?" Members $10/$30 nonmembers. Contact 905-339-0268 or www.happen.ca. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3 HAPPEN ­ Linking People and Opportunities, Networking support group for business professionals in career transition meets 8 a.m., Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, speaker Jim Pagiamtzis on Effective Networking Skills for Career Success, members $10/$30 non-members, contact 905-339-0268 or www.happen.ca. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4 Sunset Cruise on the Lake in support of accessible recreational boating, 7-11 p.m. Navy Street pier. Tickets $60. Precruise treats on the pier, live band, great food. For tickets contact, 905-827-9110 or 905-844-7208. Free concert by GodRocks! (www.godrocks.ca) and Living Illusions (www.livingillusions.com), Compass Point Bible Church, 7 p.m., family-oriented event. An offering will be taken for the building of a school in Zambia. A private co-educational day school Preschool to Grade 8 1-866-283-7584 www.welcomewagon.ca Having a Baby? Welcome Wagon can help! Exciting door prizes & gift bags for every mom-to-be, come and experience what a Welcome Wagon Baby Shower has to offer. Empowering the leaders of tomorrow, starting today. An excitement and enthusiasm for learning is fostered through our dynamic programming. · Grade 7/8 High School Preparation · Enriched quality educational programming · Exceptional Music, Fine Arts, and Drama programmes Please contact · Strong focus on organization and skill development in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Technology Welcome Wagon for information regarding the next Baby Shower in your area! Forfurther information and toand For further information to receivean invitation, contact: receive an invitation, contact: · Full school facilities · Tours and entrance testing by appointment OPENING 3rd GRADE FOUR CLASS PLACEMENTS AVAILABLE IN SELECTED GRADES 1-866-283-7584 www.welcomewagon.ca 2035 Upper Middle Road, East, Oakville (Ford Drive/Q.E.W.) (905) 338-6236 www.glenburnieschool.com FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5 Breastfeeding Support Group meets at 10 a.m. at Whole Foods Market, 301 Cornwall Rd. For breastfeeding moms and babies and moms-to-be who are planning to breastfeed. Free. Call 905-849-8400, ext:107 for more information. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6 The Ontario Poetry Society resumes from 2-4 p.m., in a private home, private home in Oakville, members, visitors and guests are welcome. Begins with discussion followed by sharing/critiquing of poetry. Bring copies of your poetry if you wish to receive feedback. The discussion topic What Shapes my Poetry presented by Josie Di Sciascio-Andrews. Contact Elka Ruth Enola ere@sympatico.ca. Singles Friendship Dance at Harbour Lighthouse Banquet Centre, Bronte, $35 up to Aug. 31, $50 afterward. Contact www.singleslinc.ca or 905-845-9151, CSAM/SinglesLinC is a registered not for profit ministry and an affiliate ministry of Chartwell Baptist Church, Oakville. Free BellyUp dance classes during the studio's Open House. BellyUp is moving to a larger location at, 2330 Lakeshore Rd W., Bronte. For more information, visit www.bellyup.ca or call 416-414-1115. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7 South Peel Naturalists' Club field trip to Toronto Islands. There is a charge for the ferry and parking at the ferry terminal. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring lunch, drinking water, and binoculars. Be prepared for a very long, but easy walk. Beginners welcome. Meet at 7:30 a.m. in the Cawthra Arena parking lot, east side of Cawthra Road south of the QEW. Contact www.spnc.ca or 905-8202571. Oakville Historical Society presents Heritage Main Street of Old Oakville Walking Tour at 2 p.m. for two hours. Depart from Second Cup downtown. To reserve visit www.oakvillehistory.org or reserve by calling 905-844-2695. Rally Sunday at 10 a.m., registrations for Sunday School (Cuthbert's K.I.D.S.). Guest magician Owen Anderson following a hot dog lunch. St Cuthbert's, Maple Grove and Oakhill. Contact 905-844-6200. BULLETIN Oakville Choral Society seeks new members particularly tenors, community choir of 80-100 members, practices Tuesday nights from September to May. New members welcome, no audition required, some musical knowledge is helpful, annual fee of $152.70, but all music is loaned to choristers free. Registration and rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Sheridan College, Trafalgar Campus, Room B125. Registration at 7 p.m., rehearsal at 7:45 p.m. Contact 905-845-5359 or 905- 827-6129, or www.oakvillechoral.com. Halton Seniors Helpline needs volunteers immediately. Training provided, call us at 1-866-457-8252 with your contact information. Oakville Newcomers Club meets the second Tuesday of every month from September to May at 7 p.m. in the Royal LePage Training Centre, 251 North Service Rd. W. (east entrance). Annual membership fee of $35, contact Membership Chair, Lisa Weise at 905-8273496, tweise@cogeco.ca, or visit o www.oakvillenewcomersclub.com for information.