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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, December 4, 2013 | 18 Call 905-632-0588, ext. 261 email: ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com Forward announcements of non-profit local events for Community Update to The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON L6K 3S4; email ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-632-0588, ext. 261. Free. BULLETINS Alone on Christmas Eve? Celebrate Recovery hosts meal and fellowship Tuesday evenings, Community Update 4343 Regional Rd. 25, a free dinner is provided at 6:30 p.m., followed by large group and open share groups that include worship, teachings, testimonies, sharing time and fellowship. Contact Melissa at melissa_hammond_@hotmail. com or 905-399-7313. Oakville Firefighters Toy Drive is in need of donations, especially for infants and children older than age 12, donations can be made to any Oakville Fire Station before Dec. 18, for gift ideas visit www.oakvillefirefighterstoydrive. com or its Facebook page. Christmas Cantata, a special Christmas presentation, Saturday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Hopedale Presbyterian Church, 156 Third Line, tickets cost $5, proceeds for music and drama programs, contact the church at 905-827-3851, ext. 21. Grace House group home, local registered charity since 1974, selling Cineplex theatres general admission movie passes for $10, to raise activity funds for its residents. Valid 24/7, with no exceptions, passes ideal stocking stuffer or fun way to bring in the New Year. For more information, call 905-844-4772 or email david@ grace-house.net. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4 INCITE, a single moms support group, meets Wednesdays at Evangel Pentecostal Church, 1450 Rebecca St., 9:45-11:45 a.m., contact www.incitesinglemoms.com. Christmas shopping evening at Abbey Lane Public School, 1160 Old Abbey Lane, 6-9 p.m., includes vendors, bake sale, and raffle, among other attractions, entry is free. FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 Oakville Wine Enthusiasts Annual Christmas Gala, 6:30 p.m., St. Volodymyr's Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas St. W., tickets cost $90, "Connected to your Community" no tickets sold at door, includes sparkling wine reception, souvenir photo, seated dinner with wine, live band, wine and beer sampling stations, late night snacks, contact www. oakvillewine.ca. Bronte Legion Friday Night Karaoke, 7-11 p.m., 79 Jones St., contact 905-827-4722 or www.brontelegion.com. Christmas Art Show and Sale opening reception, Kerr Village Art Gallery, 374 Kerr St., 6-9 p.m., show runs Dec. 6-31, contact www. kerrvillageartgallery.com or 289-837-3595. SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 Cookie Walk, 1 p.m., Walton Memorial Church, corner of Lakeshore and Bronte roads. All you can eat spaghetti dinner, Bronte Legion branch 486 in Victory Hall, 79 Jones St., 5-8 p.m., adults cost $10, children $5, kids under age four eat free. Fundraising for Christmas Wonders program: Oakville Hornets Midget A rep girls hockey team collecting donations for the Kerr Street Ministries program at Towne Square, corner of George Street and Lakeshore Road, in front of Green Bean, noon-2 p.m., free coffee and candy canes, special appearance by Santa. Traditions of Christmas event at St. Mildred'sLightbourn School, 1080 Linbrook Rd., run by Parent and Alumnae associations, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., handmade crafters, bake sale, student performers, Kris Kringle game. Reach Your Career Goals. Sheridan Continuing and Professional Studies programs and courses offer the real-world skills employers are looking for. Choose from over 800 courses ­ either online or at our campuses in Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville. REGISTER NOW ce.sheridancollege.ca SAVE $1.00 ON ANY REACH® TOOTHBRUSH FOR THE WINTER 2014 TERM. Winter/Spring 2014