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19 · Friday, July 30, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com ERIC RIEHL / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER POETS HAVE FUN: A Poetry in the Park public event was held behind Sovereign House over the weekend. Pictured left: John Hastings laughs during a reading of a poem. Centre: The gathering listens as a poem is read. Right: Carlie Oreskovich reads one of his original poems. Participants were able to read original or known works of poetry or just come out and listen. Pirates take over County Heritage Park for some family fun Arrrgh me hearties, board your pirate ship and sail over to Country Heritage Park for the third annual Pirate Festival. Country Heritage Park is about to transform into a pirate village called Dry Bluffs. A visit to Dry Bluff involves entertainment, laughter and a jolly good time. The village cast and performers gather each day to put on a special performance for guests, friends and family from all over the globe to enjoy. People can join the pirates for a weekend full of exciting events including: a competitive and interactive play, magicians signature illusions, the ScIrish mob -- a blend of Scottish and Irish music, Yazna Dances and Pirated Faery Tales to name a few. New for this year is the Mud Show -- which is what a dirty show should be about. The Pirate Festival is a sure way for the whole family to enjoy the weekend. The Pirate Festival is also offering a shuttle service for easier access to visitors. The shuttle service will pick up visitors and drop them off at the Milton GO station. This service is offered Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The shuttle times are: 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 a.m., and will return at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The schedule of events run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 31-Aug. 2. Admission costs are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $8 for children (ages 6-12), and children under the age of five get in free. For more information please visit www.thepiratefestival.ca or call 1-866-518-6106. Country Heritage Park, a not-for-profit association, is located on the Niagara Escarpment, south of Highway 401, on Tremaine Road west of Milton. It offers educational programs and day camps, as well as a collection of antique tractors, steam engines, farm equipment, and rural life artifacts. FREE FAMILY SHOWS SNUGGLES! FIESTA & CARNIVAL! Back by popular demand! It's time to for a family fiesta again with MADERAZ LATIN MUSIC. THE SATURDAY NIGHT Saturday AUGUST 21st, 7:00 pm OLD TIME WAYS SHEESHAM AND LOTUS introduce your children to indigenous cultures using traditional instruments. Saturday SEPTEMBER 25th, 7:00 pm All shows will be held at Town Hall, South Atrium, 1225 Trafalgar Road and are approximately one hour in length. So bring blankets, cushions to sit on and enjoy these shows with the whole family. Spaces are limited! Please call 905-815-2021 and leave your name and number of family members. Although these shows are free, a $5 per person donation would be appreciated. For more information, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca