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27 | Thursday, October 31, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Every child is a star Still time to register for Glenburnie School talent contest Every child is a star and to prove it, Glenburnie School presents the Performing Arts Challenge Talent Contest on Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Children from 5 to 13 years of age, from all over the region, are invited to compete in the 10th edition of this annual event. In this event, judges score each performance on both `Technical Merit' and `Artistic Impression' to determine the winners, letting each child know that her/his unique personality and spirit is important and valued. At The Performing Arts Challenge, the next Leonard Cohen or Tom Waits can compete head to head with an up and coming Celine Dion or Pavarotti. "For the past 10 years, this event has helped young talent discover and express their artistic voices," explains event chair, Paul Carr. "Spots in the most popular categories always ll up quickly, so we encourage families to submit their applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment." Each performer will receive personal feedback from the judges who come from the world of jazz, classical music, musical theatre, and television to bring a wide range of experience and viewpoints to the panel. Instrumentalists, vocalists, dancers, and variety performers from all genres, styles, and backgrounds are invited to perform for the judges and compete for trophies and prizes, including the grand prize. River 16 Recording Studio in Oakville, a new event partner, will be awarding the grand prize of a four-hour recording session to the overall winner. The vocal division will run from 9 to 11 a.m., and the instrumental, dance, and variety divisions will follow at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To register go to www.glenburnieschool.com and click on the Performing Arts Challenge link. For details contact the school at 905-338-6236. Celebrating 65 years! Colour to Win! Once again, the talented Steve Nease, creator and illustrator of the entertaining Pud cartoon has designed the artwork of our latest Santa Claus Parade colouring contest. The grand prize winner (must be 5 to 10 years of age) will act as the Honourary Grand Marshall of the Oakville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 16, 2013. The second prize winner will be eligible to ride in a window on Santa's float. Three and four year-olds are still too young to ride in the parade, but are eligible to win age appropriate prizes, so we encourage you to enter. To enter the Oakville Santa Claus Parade Colouring Contest, colour the picture, complete the entry form and return it to the address shown. Children must be 10 years of age or younger. Contest is not open to children/relatives of the Town of Oakville and the Oakville Santa Claus Parade Committee. Signature: ________________________________________________________ I have read the rules at www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca, and agree to abide by same. Return completed picture to: Oakville Santa Claus Parade, c/o Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3 Deadline: November 5, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. Name: Address: Phone: Email: Age: