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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, October 31, 2012 · 8 By John Bkila OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF A Random Act of Kindness goes a long way An act of kindness can be as simple as saying `thank you' or as large-scale as a charity -- either way, it says a community looks after its members. That's the message the Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) wants to spread by encouraging residents to take part in the second annual Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day on Nov. 9. "The purpose of the day is three-fold, to highlight the acts of kindness that take place around our town, to get people out of their comfort zone and look for ways to be kind to others, and to retain our excellent town spirit," said Rusty Baillie, OCF CEO, during a RAK Day launch at the Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre's new 2200 Sawgrass Dr. location, last week. Julia Hanna, chair of Oakville Chamber of Commerce, an RAK Day sponsor, was also present at the launch. "We are honoured to be at the Oak Park centre, where you see a multitude of acts of See Lots page 13 NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog GRAHAM PAINE / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog Rak--ing up good deeds: At left, Kindness Coach Ivy Sims asks the class for ways to help boost the self-esteem in others during the Random Acts of Kindness launch in Naomi Chennells' Grade 1 class at Captain R. Wilson school, last week. At right, Oakville Chamber of Commerce Chair Julia Hanna and Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) CEO Rusty Baillie officially launch this year's Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day challenge. www.oakville.ca Community Energy Conservation Workshop Saturday November 10, 2012 10 a.m.­12:30 p.m. Abbey Park High School, 1455 Glen Abbey Gate Free Admission How can you cut down the cost of using energy? Come listen to energy conservation specialists, enjoy refreshments and giveaways. footprint and energy conservation tips (PV)Systems for your home your home home comfort! Learn about energy- saving water heaters, including tank and tankless models. For more information, visit www.oakville.ca and search Energy Conservation. Are houses in your neighbourhood being for infill housing and additions to houses 7-8:30 p.m., presentation at 7:15 p.m. demolished and replaced? Learn how new zoning and design guidelines are addressing these changes Attend one of five open houses - November 15-22, 2012 Open House format -- presentation followed by question and answer period. The Town of Oakville is hosting five open houses to get your input on two key projects that relate to building homes in existing residential neighbourhoods -- inZone (Zoning By-law Review) and the Urban Design Manual. The focus is on additions to existing homes and the demolition and replacement of homes on lands south of Dundas Street. Learn: residential neighbourhoods required for building an addition or new home in an established residential community development proposal reviewing a development proposal stable residential neighbourhoods Join us for any one of these five open houses: 7-8:30 p.m., presentation at 7:15 p.m. St. Joseph's Church, 2451 Old Bronte Road 7-8:30 p.m., presentation at 7:15 p.m. Iroquois Ridge High School, 1123 Glenashton Drive, Studio Theatre Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road, Multi-purpose rooms, 3-4:30 p.m., presentation at 3:15 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville and Trafalgar Rooms 7-8:30 p.m. presentation at 7:15 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville and Trafalgar Rooms considered as town staff finalizes the first drafts documents of each of these two key projects. For more information on these two projects, visit www.oakville.ca and search for Vision 2057. Contact: Joe Nethery, Manager, Zoning By-law Project, 905-845-6601, ext. 3428, joenethery@oakville.ca Christina Tizzard, Manager, Urban Design, 905-845-6601, ext. 3266, ctizzard@oakville.ca Oakville Transit Adult tickets will be discontinued as of April 1, 2013 Make the switch from tickets to PRESTO The sale of adult tickets will end on December 31, 2012. Any remaining adult tickets can be used through to March 31, 2013. For more information, call 905-815-2020 or visit oakvilletransit.ca