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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 15, 2009 · 8 Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada HELP KEEP OAKVILLE BEAUTIFUL! Get involved in the 20-Minute Makeover on April 24. Take 20 minutes at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24 and help clean-up! We're calling on all schools, families, community groups, and businesses to give a section of our community a "makeover" by picking up litter for at least 20 minutes. Free bags and gloves are provided. Registered participants will be recognized on the the Town's website after the event. Please visit www.oavkille.ca for details. Special thanks to our sponsors: - Pizza Pizza - Tim Hortons - Home Depot - McDonalds - TD Friends of the Environment - The Toronto Sun - The Toronto Star e a Difference Join a Town of Oakville Committee and Mak Mayor Rob Burton and Oakville Town Council invite you to apply to serve on a Town Committee and help make Oakville the most livable town in Canada. Currently there are vacancies on the following committee: Oakville Public Library Board (2 positions available) Further details, committee descriptions and application forms are available on the Town's website at www.oakville.ca/advisory.asp or from the Clerk's Department at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. For more information about the appointment procedure, please call Colleen Tino, Clerk's Department at 905-845-6601, ext. 4179, or email ctino@oakville.ca. Volunteer ­ you can make a difference! Nomin ate a Community Champion Today! Everyone has friends and colleagues who spend countless hours volunteering and supporting the many facets of our diverse community. What better way to acknowledge their contribution than to nominate them for an Oakville Community Spirit Award? The Oakville Community Spirit Awards honours individuals, organizations, businesses and groups who help achieve our goal of making Oakville the most livable town in Canada. To celebrate Oakville's Community Champions, we encourage everyone to nominate that special someone who will make the awards evening truly magical. HERITAGE AND HISTORY AWARD ­ Sponsored by Genworth Financial Canada Recognizes an individual or organization who has made an outstanding contribution to Oakville's Heritage and History by aiding in the preservation and celebration of Oakville's natural, built and cultural heritage. INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER AWARD ­ Sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant Recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding volunteer contribution towards improving the well-being of Oakville residents of any age group. SENIOR AWARD ­ Sponsored by Sunrise Senior Living Recognizes a senior (65 years and older) or group who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the Oakville community during their retirement years. INTERNATIONAL AWARD - Sponsored by EllisDon Recognizes an individual or organization who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to an international initiative or project. YOUTH AWARD ­ Sponsored by Royal Bank Recognizes a youth individual or group (18 years and under) who has made positive contributions towards enriching Oakville's quality of life. For more information and nomination forms, visit www.oakville.ca or contact Louise Veres at 905-845-6601 ext. 3154 or email lveres@oakville.ca NOMINATIONS In order to recognize these volunteers, we need the Oakville community to submit the stories of these very deserving people. All nominees must dedicate their volunteer time to an Oakville organization or initiative (excluding the International Award). Nomination forms can be filled out on-line at www.oakville.ca, or picked up at Town Hall, all three Oakville Community Centres, all town facilities, and Oakville Public Library locations. Nomination deadline is April 24, 2009. AWARD CATEGORIES ARTS AWARD ­ Sponsored by the Oakville Beaver Recognizes an individual or organization who, through their volunteerism, has contributed to nurturing and enhancing the arts in Oakville. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD ­ Sponsored by Tim Hortons Recognizes an individual or organization whose outstanding voluntary contribution of environmental stewardship has helped to enhance or protect Oakville's environment. GROUP VOLUNTEER AWARD ­ Sponsored by Sun Life Financial Recognizes a group of three or more individuals who have come together to volunteer their time toward a shared goal/activity or event involving leadership, innovation and creativity. Activities or events can benefit all ages.