Oakville Beaver, 15 Apr 2011, p. 28

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Incredibowl Movies SaturdayOpen house at Dog GuidesThe SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence like their favourite actors or movie charac-The Lions Foundation of Canada DogAll proceeds from the silent auction goIntervention Services) of Haltons fifth ters. Guides is opening its doors to the publictowards providing dog guides at no costannual Incredibowl Bowlathon is set for Every bowler is entered into a draw to on Saturday, April 16.to Canadians with disabilities.Saturday, April 16. win a train trip for four to historic Quc The annual spring open house runsLions Foundation of Canada Dog GuidesIt will take place from 2-5 p.m. at City.from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at its Oakvilleis a registered charity dedicated to helpingBurlington Bowl, 4065 Harvester Rd. in For information, contact www.savisof-facility located at 152 Wilson St.Canadians with disabilities in the areas of Burlington.halton.org or 905-825-3622 or incredi-The family event aims to create aware-mobility, safety and independence. Incredibowl is a family-friendly, 10-pin bowl@savisofhalton.org.ness and raise funds to help meet theWhile the cost of placing and trainingbowling event.SAVIS advocates against violence in the growing demand for dog guides.a Dog Guide is approximately $20,000,Participants can enter a team, bowl as an community at large and promotes preven-The event will feature demonstrationseach eligible candidate is provided a dogindividual or simply collect pledges to raise tion through community education. of the extensive and impressive skill setsguide including all required training,funds for SAVIS. It provides free, confidential and non-from the five dog guide programs, includ-travel and accommodation at no cost. This years theme is Incredibowl Movies judgemental 24-hour support to all survi-ing autism assistance dog guides. The Lions Foundation of Canada trainsand participants are encouraged to dress up vors of sexual violence.The demonstrations will be lead byfive types of dog guides - canine visiondog guide trainers.dog guides, providing assistance to peopleThis is a fantastic opportunity towho are blind or visually impaired; hear-AIR THE CARRIERlearn about how dog guides help peopleing ear dog guides, for people who areDOCONDITIONINGRETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT PRINCIPLEwith disabilities and see first hand fullydeaf or hard of hearing; special skills dogStarting attrained dog guides demonstrate theirguides, providing assistance to CanadiansNOTSAVE up to $1,250* on the Infi nity System.$2000skills, said Foundation executive direc-with physical disabilities; seizure responseSAVE up to 33% on heating cost.tor Sandy Turney. dog guides, helping Canadians with epi-PAYFOR 6 MONTHSSAVE up to 56%*** on AC costs.There will also be tours of the facility,lepsy; and autism assistance dog guides,O.A.C.a silent auction, and information abouthelping children and their families livingPlus, get up to $1,250 Cool Cashhow to volunteer or foster a future dogwith autism.rebate or up to a 10-year parts****guide. For information, call 905-842-2891.905-608-9330and labour warranty.www.brenmar.caCall BRENMAR For DetailsBlood donor clinic todayOne of numerous blood donor clinics toHall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd.be held in Oakville during the month of It will be open from 1-7 p.m. April is today, Friday, April 15.Contact 1-888-2-donate to book anThe clinic will be held at Oakville Townappointment or visit www.blood.ca.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 15, 2011 28

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