Oakville Beaver, 18 Feb 2011, p. 19

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Make Your Move has lots of activities for familiesOakville families are encouragedfor the Town of Oakville. Plus, ournas and pools. Visit www.oakville.ca/familyday.With the exception of commu-to mark their calendars for a playfree events and activities allowThe pre-registered show Lokis htm for a full schedule of events or nity centres, arenas, pools and date with their children on Monday,families to enjoy the benefits of Big Dream will run at the Oakville pick-up a Family Day guide at select library branches, Town Hall Feb. 21 Family Day.healthy living by getting active andCentre for the Performing Arts at community centres, Town Hall, and all other town-owned facilities This special date marks thetrying something new.11 a.m. and 2 p.m. libraries, or the Peter Gilgan will remain closed for the Family third annual Make Your MoveThis years event offers moreTickets are free, but should be Family YMCA. Day statutory holiday.Family Day, a day full of free activi-than 100 free activities to exercisereserved in advance by calling the Panago Pizza, an M&M Meat All regularly scheduled pro-ties and special events for all agesthe mind and body.box office at 905-815-2021 or by Shop barbecue lunch, and drinks grams are cancelled and will be and abilities.Activities include childrensbooking online at www.oakville-supplied by Pepsico will be avail-accommodated during the regular This years event offers newentertainment, drumming, rockcentre.ca.able from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at schedule. venue locations and invites fami-climbing, reptile party, karate,Family Day locations include Glen Abbey, Iroquois Ridge and Emergency services will also lies to participate in a variety of hockey, shooter pads, family story-the Glen Abbey Community Centre River Oaks community centres remain operational.drop-in activities throughout thetimes, Wii video gaming, arts andand Library; Iroquois Ridgewith all proceeds going to the Make Your Move Oakville is the day, thanks to sponsorship bycrafts, yoga, fitness classes, sportsCommunity Centre and Library;Town's Recreation Connection Town's public education and aware-Genworth Financial Canada anddemonstrations, skating with theRiver Oaks Community Centre; Fund that helps families in need ness program to promote the ben-the Oakville Public Library and theOakville Blades, photos on aSixteen Mile Sports Complex; participate in recreation pro-efits of healthy, active lifestyles and YMCA of Oakville, Zamboni and more.Oakville Centre for the Performing grams.encourage residents to become This is a great way to spendResidents can also enjoy timeArts; Joshuas Creek Arenas; Kinoak Food and refreshments will also more active through participation quality time with family, connecton the ice and in the pool with theArena; Maple Grove Arena; Oakville be available at Puckz Pub located at in various sport and recreational with the community, and makefree Tim Hortons sponsored recre-Arena; Centennial Pool; CentralSixteen Mile Sports Complex and activities.new friends, said Nina de Vaal,ational skating and swimmingLibrary and the Peter Gilgan Family the Olde Fashion Butcher Shop sau-For more information, visit www.director of Recreation and Culturetimes at participating Oakville are-YMCA.sage cart at Centennial Square.oakville.ca/makeyourmove.htm.Lots to do at Conservation HaltonAll Conservation Halton Parks are enjoy horse-drawn rides,on.ca or call 905-878-5011. open on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 21 puppet shows and a mysteryHilton Falls, Mount and there are a few special events hike. This event runs fromNemo and Rattlesnake Point One Year planned for the upcoming Family Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.are all open with plenty of weekend. Glen Eden's slopes arewinter recreation activities to a Crawford Lake Conservation Area is ready for guests on Familyincluding hiking. Dependent Great staging its Snowflakes and Snowsnakes Day weekend, who are look-on weather and trail condi-Festival, while at Mountsberg ing to ski, snowboard or gotions, Hilton Falls and Career Conservation Area visitors can enjoy snowtubing. Rattlesnake Point have cross Tales by a Winter Fire while Glen Eden On Family Day, activitiescountry skiing, with Hilton has some fun activities planned for the are taking place from noonFalls offering equipment Your degree or diploma is a greatday, too.to 4 p.m. with a barbecwue,rentals. foundation n ow get the job-specific On Sunday Feb. 20, and Monday, music and prizes available toFor details on skills employers are looking for in asFeb. 21, Crawford Lake Conservation be won. For information onConservation Halton Parks, little as eight months.will host the popular Snowflakes and Glen Eden lift rates and rent-visit our website at www.Snowsnakes festival.als go to www.gleneden.conservationhalton.ca.Sheridan offers 22 post-graduateCrawford Lake staff will offer a vari-You are cordially invited to the programs that will prepare you for ety of fun outdoor activities. Families a career in business, management, can try an introductory snowshoe hike communications, or digital media.at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Staff will GRANDalso lead visitors in snowsnake a traditional Iroquoian sport. With or A variety of other diploma and degree OPENINGwithout snow, you can enjoy the season oprogams are also available. f the new as you journey on Crawford Lakes hik-CANADIAN ing trails through a majestic forest or Get the rewarding job you wantaround a rare and breathtaking mero-& shine brighter.MARTIAL mictic lake.If you prefer the roar of a fire to the ARTS CENTREwhistle of the wind, the Snowflakes and 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011 Post-gradSnowsnakes festival offers great oppor-Festivities start at 3pm, tunities for you, too.demo and ribbon cutting with OPEN Visitors can gather around a toasty MAYOR ROB BURTON at 4pm, fire to roast marshmallows, or settle followed by catering by Pasquales. HOUSE!into one of our reconstructed long-FEB. 24, 2011 Time: 3-6pmhouses for a storytelling presentation. 67:30 P.M.YoungAddress: 282 Church St., Oakville ones can take shelter in the Register online today!Crawford Lake Visitors Centre for face Parking: Parking Garage Next Door painting and create a free craft to take home.TODAY ONLYOn Monday, Feb. 21, join Mountsberg Church St.staff as they share Tales by a Winter 25% Offregistration or Fire. Lakeshore Rd.register 1 and get Gather around a crackling fire with the 2nd person infriends and family for some fun winter the same family postgrad.sheridaninstitute.castorytelling. HALF PRICE!At this special event, visitors can also Trafalgar Rd.19 Friday, February 18, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com

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