Annual Eco Fest in Glen Abbey SaturdayThe 11th annual Halton Eco Festival is diversion, socially responsible financial For more information visit www.oakville-new things at the Halton Eco Festival,coming to the Glen Abbey Rec Centre on investing, solar energy and more.peacecentre.org/haltonecofest.which brings earth-friendly companies andSaturday, April 9.You will experience and learn many This is a one-day only family event soorganizations together in a variety of cat-The family-friendly event is free to new things at the Halton Eco Festival dont miss it, said Mervyn Russell,egories," he said.attend and will include 65 exhibitors and which brings earth-friendly companies and OCCPEHR chair.Exhibitors will include businesses withnine sponsors who will showcase their organizations together in a variety of cat- The Halton Eco Festival is a celebrationvarious products like residential solar sys-green products, services and campaigns.egories, said Russell.of the environment, green alternatives andtems and geothermal power, natural clean-The Halton Eco Festival is a celebra-The first 1,000 visitors will receive a 250 good living, according to Russell.ing solutions, organic fruit spreads andtion of the environment, green alternatives mL hand sanitizer and Halton Region will Every half an hour beginning at 10:30body soaps, reusable and compostableand good living. Its a fun, festive event distribute a limited quantity of free blue a.m., you can enjoy an educational presen-bags.that features something to benefit every-boxes to visitors.tation delivered by a knowledgeable andThere will also be many local providersone, said Mervyn Russell, in a press Businesses will showcase products such inspirational speaker on a wide variety of of healthcare and environmental servicesrelease. Russell is the chairperson of the as residential solar systems and geother-environmental subjects including (in ordersuch as a green diaper service, a raw foodsOakville Community Centre for Peace, mal technologies, natural cleaning solu-of presentation) nuclear weapons, ecovil-restaurant, landscaping, gardening, ethicalEcology and Human Rights, which orga-tions, organic fruit spreads and body soaps lages, sustainable food, permaculture andfinancial planning and more.nizes the event.and more. There will also be environmen-gardening, dealing naturally with allergies,Many local organizations that strive toEvery half an hour there will be educa-tally friendly healthcare products.measuring and recording your trees, wastebenefit the natural environment will alsotional presentations delivered by speakers All four of the major political parities diversion, socially responsible financialbe in attendance including the Haltonon a variety of environmental subjects. will be sharing their environmental plat-investing, solar energy, a live animals dem-Environmental Network (HEN), KAIROSThese include nuclear weapons, eco-villag-forms with visitors. There will be candi-onstration promoting biodiversity, embrac-(Oakville-Mississauga), the Oakville andes, sustainable food, permaculture and dates and representatives.ing diversity, and indigenous peoplesDistrict Labour Council, Physicians forgardening, dealing naturally with allergies, The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rights, he said.Global Survival, Reclaim Our Democracy,measuring and recording your trees, waste The rec centre is located 1415 Third Line. You will experience and learn manyand the Sierra Club of Canada.The Catholic Parishes of Oakville Invite you to Celebrate Holy Week & EasterSt. Dominic ParishSt. Andrew ParishParishesSt. James Parish2415 Rebecca St. 905-827-237347 Reynolds St. 905-844-3303South of the QEW231 Morden Road 905-845-3603stdom@saintdominicparishoakville.casta@cogeco.netsjamesoak@sympatico.caTuesday, April 12, 7:00 p.m.Wednesday, April 20Penance CelebrationApril 16 -10 a.m.-12 Noon and 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.9:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m.Sacrament of ConfessionApril 19 7:30 8:30 p.m. Penance celebrationSaturday 5:00 p.m.Palm SundaySaturday - 7:00 p.m. of the Lords PassionSaturday - 5:00 p.m.AprSunday - 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. (Italian)il 17, 2011Sunday - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 12 noonCe11:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.lebration of the Eucharist7:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.Holy7:00 p.m. Thursday April 21, 2011Adoration until 11:00 p.m.Evening Mass of the Lords Supper8-10:00 p.m. - AdorationChildren 11:00 a.m10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.,.Good Friday April 22, 2011Passion of the Lord - 3:00 p.m.7:30 p.m. Stations of the CrossCeSolemn 3:00 p.m.lebration of the Lords PassionStations of the Cross - 7:00 p.m.Blessing of Food - 11:00 a.m.Holy Saturday April 23, 20118:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. - Easter VigilSolemn Easter Mass - 7:00 p.m.Easter VigilEaster Sunday April 24, 20118:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. & 12 noon7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 12 noon8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. (Italian), 11:30 a.m.Celebration of the EucharistSt. Matthew ParishSt. Michael ParishMary Mother of God ParishHoly Trinity Croatian ChurchParishes1150181 Sewell Drive 905-844-7971 Monks Passage 905-825-02192745 North Ridge Trail 905-337-21842110 Trafalgar Rd. 905-842-2386North of the QEWstmichaelchurch@bellnet.cajdevine@saintmatthew.cammogp@bellnet.caoffi ce@holytrinitycroatian.orgCelebracion PenitencialSaturday, April 16 at 4:30 p.m. Penance Celebration20 de Marzo y 3 de Abril 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Wednesday, April 20 7:00 p.m.Daily - 6:30 to 7:00 every evening. Sacrament of ConfessionCommunal - April 12 1:30 p.m.April 13 7 p.m. Communal ReconciliationHoly Week 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.April 16 - 1 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.Palm SundaySaturday 5:30 p.m. of theSaturday 5:00 p.m.Saturday 5:00 p.m.SundaySaturday 5:00 p.m. 9:30 & 11:30Lords Passion April 17, 2011Sunday 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,Domingo de Ramos en laSunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.mCelebration of the Eucharist12:00 noon, 7:00 p.m.Pasion del Se 6:00 pmHoly Thursday April 21, 201188:00 p.m.:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. Adoration 9 -10:00 p.m.Adoration - until midnightMass of the Lords SupperLa Cena del Se 10:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. - Stations of the Cross11:00 a.m. - ServiceGood Friday April 22, 201111:00 a.m. - Childrens Remembrance11:00 a.m. - Childrens Liturgy3:00 p.m. - Service3:00 p.m. - Passion of the LordCelebration of the Lords Passion3:00 p.m. - Solemn Liturgy1:00 p.m. - Adults Solemn Liturgy7:00 p.m. - Taize Prayer6:00 p.m. -Pasion del Sey Adoracion de la Cruz8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Holy Saturday April 23, 20118:00 p.m. - Solemn Easter Vigil8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m. Vigilia PascualEaster VigilFood Blessing8:00 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. English MassesEaster Sunday April 24, 20119:00 a.m. Food Blessing 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 12 noon9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noonEucaristia 6:00 p.m.Celebration of the Eucharist11:00 a.m.OTHER CHURCHES St. Anthony Parish (Polish) 905-845-6067 Please call for details St. Joseph Parish (Portuguese) 905-825-2043 Please call for details St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church 905-465-3388 Please call for details St. Thomas the Apostle Chaldean Catholic Church1-905-385-5559 Please call for details29 Thursday, April 7, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com