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12 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday February 6, 2009 www.oakvillebeaver.com Sally Armstrong to speak about Afghanistan to Canadian Club of Halton/Peel Sally Armstrong, an Oakville resident, human rights activist, journalist and author will tackle the topic Whither Afghanistan -- What Are We Doing in a Quite Primitive Country Half a World Away that Seems Bent on Self Destruction? Armstrong will speak at the Canadian Club of Halton Peel on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The dinner meeting takes place at the Oakville Conference Centre, located at 2515 Wyecroft Rd. . Registration is at 6 p. m. and dinner at 7 p. m. Tickets cost $30 for members, $40 for non-members and $15 for students. Armstrong is an Amnesty International award winner, a member of the Order of Canada and a contributing editor at Maclean's magazine. She has covered conflicts from Bosnia and Somalia to Rwanda and Afghanistan. In her recently-published book, Bitter Roots, Tender Shoots: The Uncertain Fate of Afghanistan's Women, Armstrong revisits Afghanistan to compare the lives of women preand post-Taliban. While some improvements in education, health care and human rights have been achieved, women are still struggling with the brutal force of tribal law. The event is being co-hosted with the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) -- Oakville. For tickets, contact Barry Wylie at bwylie@globalserve.net . bankruptcy liquidation at Otello's Banquet & Conference Centre, 2273 Royal Windsor, Oakville 2 DAYS ONLY th Feb. 7th & 8 11am-6pm OTELLO'S BANQUET Largest selection in North America Hundreds of styles, colours and sizes for all tastes and budgets. 100% top quality hand knotted rugs. f % ofne 80 nd o the 2 and get Massages benefit hospital Frieya Wellness Centre, a new spa located in the Oakville Mews Plaza, is hosting the first of two charity weekends to benefit the Oakville Hospital Foundation this weekend. On Saturday Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8 and again on Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15 -- from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the spa and its staff will offer A Dollar per Minute massages. Proceeds will go towards the Hospital Foundation. The spa estimates it could raise approximately $5,000 from the two weekends combined. Frieya Wellness Centre is located at 171 Speers Rd., Unit 18. Call 905-3373700. FREE Oakville Independent Schools prices lower than bankruptcy Open House Saturday, February 7 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find the right school for your child Oakville is home to an impressive selection of independent preschools, elementary schools and high schools. Each school is committed to providing students with a unique and high quality education with a strong academic foundation, small class sizes and personal attention. Visit the schools and discover what each has to offer. Find out which one is right for your child. www.volvoofoakville.com SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPEN SATURDAYS Phone: (905) 825-8088 Have you tried us lately? We Help Kids Overcome Learning Difficulties Appleby College Grades 7 - 12 540 Lakeshore Rd. W. (905) 845-4681 fax: (905) 845-9505 www.appleby.on.ca e-mail: enrol@appleby.on.ca Chisholm Academy Grades 9 to 12 1484 Cornwall Rd. (905) 844-3240 fax: (905) 844-7321 www.chisholmcentre.com e-mail: info@chisholmcentre.com Dearcroft Montessori Preschool - Grade 8 1167 Lakeshore Rd. E. (905) 844-2114 Celebrating 40 Years www.dearcroft.com email: dearcroft@primus.ca Now home to West Wind Montessori Junior High Program Fern Hill School Preschool - Grade 8 Oakville Campus 3300 Ninth Line Rd. (905) 257-0022 www.fernhillschool.com Glenburnie School Preschool - Grade 8 2035 Upper Middle Rd. E. (905) 338-6236 fax: (905) 338-2654 www.glenburnieschool.com e-mail: admin@glenburnieschool.com also Burlington Campus 801 North Service Road NOW LICENSED Offering Specialized Academic Upgrading Programs Meet me at Williams Breakfast ­ Lunch ­ Dinner ­ Desserts Catering/Delivery ­ Free Wireless Liquor License King's Christian Collegiate Grades 9 to 12 528 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. 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(905) 845-2386 fax: (905) 845-4799 www.smls.on.ca e-mail: info@smls.on.ca Wildwood Academy Grades 2 to 8 2250 Sheridan Garden Dr. (905) 829-4226 fax: (905) 829-2318 www.wildwoodacademy.com e-mail: admin@wildwoodacademy.com Please call to arrange an interview. www.williamscoffeepub.com 350 Dundas Street East (Behind Longo's at Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street East) 905-257-3919