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B10 - The Canadian Champion, Friday, August 24, 2007 Annual event calls for end to violence against women 1 l i he 1h edition oithe annuai i a Back the Night event in Oakville is being called 'Dare to Dream: Ending Violence Through the Arts'. It'îl take place Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at T. A. Blakelock High School, 1160 Rebecca St., in Oakville. Organizer of the event is the Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS) in partner- ship with the Halton District School Board, Halton Organization for Pride and Education (HOPE), Halton Regional Police Services, Halton Women's Place, Ninas Place and T. A. Blakelock High School. This year's Take Back the Night event will encourage people to say no to violence against women. The 17th annual Take Back the Night will include an anti-violence concert with: • Belly dancerJoharah • Sarah Melody, a singer and Canadian spokesperson for Youth For Human Rights • Uona (Gabroot> i unjan ut îJi. 11e South Asian Bhangra Troupe • Sofia Baig, a Montreal spoken word artist • The Sound of Reason, Montreals internationally-acclaimed musical duo • The Oakville Steel Pan Band • The Burlington Footnotes. Other activities will include an art exhibit, community bazaar, a women and children only anti-violence march, free snacks and face painting. Take Back the Night (TBTN) began in Germany in 1973, as a response to a series of sexual assaults, rapes and mur- ders. TBTN events and marches are now held internationally in all parts of the world, and the message is the same: that women and children have a right to be free from violence in their lives. For more information contact SAVIS at (905) 825-3622 or education@savi- sofhalton.org. Volunteers needed for visiting Are you looking for a rewarding vol- untcer experience? Links2Care, which provides pro- grams for seniors and people with dis- abilities in Halton, is looking for dedi- cated volunteers for its friendly visiting program. Volunteers are needed to provide companionship and conversation to a senior in the Milton area for an hour each week. For more information about the pro- gram, call Jolaine at (905) 844-0252, ext. 28. I I , 6FORD LINCOLN MAIN STREET EAST. MILTON 0ww.getc 0om