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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 14, 2007 - 21 Update Community Forward announcements of nonprofit and free events for Community Update to the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4; email angela@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-845-3824, ext. 248. Free listing. WEEKLY/MONTHLY MEETINGS Oak Parks Moms and Tots hosts Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m. Reading Club for children aged 3-7 interested in learning to read. Free drop in program with story and activities, Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, 2530 Sixth Line, Unit 9. Group Fun Runs Wednesdays, 7 p.m., The Running Company, 118 Thomas St., call 905-815-1952. WEDNESDAY MARCH 14 Bronte Horticultural Society meets, 7:30 p.m., Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors, Lakeshore Road at Third Line. Speaker Anna Leggatt, horticulturalist, writer and teacher, on a tour of Favourite Gardens Around the World. New members and visitors ($3) welcome. Practice telephone interview skills with a professional career specialist, free, 465 Morden Rd., Unit 109, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., book appointment at The Centre for Skills Development & Training, 905-845-1157, ext. 121 or visit www.thecentre.on.ca. HAPPEN ­ Linking People and Opportunities Networking support group for business professionals in career transition. Meeting at 8 a.m., Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, speaker Mike McGauley on Power of Persistence, $10 members, $20 non-members, call 905-339-0268 or visit www.happen.ca. THURSDAY MARCH 15 Oakville Master Gardeners features Glenn Brunetti, herbs writer and presenter from Royal Botanical Gardens and Mohawk College, on the Versatility of Herbs, 7:30 p.m., Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 Nottinghill Gate. Call Linda Brentnall at 905-257-2442. SATURDAY MARCH 17 B'Nai Shalom Congregation of Halton-Peel holds its monthly Shabbat service at 10 a.m. at a local hotel. E-mail info@bnaishalom.ca or call Judi at 905469-4344. St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Dance, Bronte Legion, 79 Jones St., dinner at 6:30 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Cost $12. All welcome. Call 905-8274722. South Peel Naturalists' Club field trip, Long Point on the north shore of Lake Erie, migrating Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes and waterfowl. Beginners welcome. Bring lunch. Meet at 8 a.m. e-mail angela@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-845-3824, ext. 248 - Bronte Pooled parking lot (east side of Bronte Road south of the QEW Call 905-820-2571. St. Patrick's Dinner and Dance, Oakville Legion, Upper Middle Road, dinner at 6:30 p.m., choice of corn beef and cabbage or Irish stew. Cost $12. Call Colleen for tickets at 905-845-6271. Canada Red Cross and Living Well Pilates offers CPR Training at the studio. 2251 Westoak Trails Boulevard. Call 905-847-0707. SUNDAY MARCH 18 Poetry Café, a program of the Oakville Arts Council, meets at Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., 2-4 p.m. Readings and open mic, $5. Contact Elka Ruth Enola at ere@sympatico.ca or 90-257-7075. KEEPING SENIORS INFORMED Our LivingWell Events are Open to the Public MARCH 23 - 25, 2OO7 The International Centre 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga PRESENTED BY TM www.towineandcheeseshow.com