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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, December 27, 2013 | 24 NOW OPEN IN OAKVILLE Time to be a Polar Bear dipper Listed as one of the Top 5 Places to Plunge in 2013 by the Boston Globe, the Courage Polar Bear Dip was listed fourth in the world, and the only one in Canada, as the place to go for that New Year's Day Dip. So, what better way to ring in the new year than being part of Canada's largest charitable polar bear dip? Whether taking the plunge, or coming to watch, Coronation Park is the place to be on New Year's Day. Ready to take the plunge? The fastest way to register is online -- pay the $25 registration fee and set up a fundraising page if you wish, at www. polarbeardip.ca. Dippers can also visit Courage Distributing, at 2380 Speers Rd. on Monday, Dec. 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., to pre-register, or if already registered online, to pick up the swag bag. On Jan. 1, 2014, people can use the free shuttle from South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall) as parking near the park is limited. The event takes place no matter the weather, say Todd and Trent Courage, event co-founders. To date, the Courage Polar Bear Dip has raised more than $1 million for clean water projects around the world. This year, organizers hope to raise $120,000 for World Vision's Right To Clean Water project in Rwanda. Have friends and family visiting from out of town? Oakville hotels are offering great Polar Bear Dip specials for the event. Visit http:// visitoakville.com/events/the-courage-polar-beardip for more details. At this year's 29th annual Courage Polar Bear Dip, the fun begins at 12:30 p.m., with registration and live music, continues with a costume contest at 1:15 p.m., and culminates in the dip itself at 2 p.m. A post-dip party takes place at Tin Cup Sports Grill, 1540 North Service Rd. W. You can also text COURAGE to 45678 to quickly donate $5 to the Courage Polar Bear Dip. For more information, visit www.polarbeardip. ca or email info@polarbeardip.ca. HIBACHI Teppanyaki & Bar Spectacular Showcase on tap this weekend Where Dinner is a Show Teppanyaki is a style of Japanese Cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook your meal right in front of you. Our chefs at Hibachi Teppanyaki & Bar are extensively trained in handling their tools while cooking on the Teppanyaki grill. Discover a whole new dining experience at Hibachi. Let our master chefs dazzle you with their samurai like swordsmanship as they skillfully slice, dice, juggle and entertain while preparing delicious foods on a sizzling Teppanyaki grill. After its successful two-day run in 2012, the Oakville Tappers return for this year's Spectacular Showcase, this weekend. Talented seniors will strut their stuff with song and dance at the Black Box Theatre at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd. The cabaret-style variety show will be held Saturday (Dec. 28) at 7 p.m. and Sunday (Dec. 29) at 2 p.m. "Auditions have been ongoing since early spring and this year's director and well-known actor about town, Vince Carlin, is looking forward to another fun show for performers and audiences alike," stated a news release. For tickets or information, contact Sylvia Verdenhalven at 905-399-4662 or verdenhalven@ sympatico.ca, or visit www.oakvilleshowcase.ca. Grand Opening Special All Food Items (excludes beverages) OAKVILLE LOCATION ONLY Not valid with any other offer. Expires Jan 31/14. 30% Off New near the GO Station Oakville 105 Cross Ave. 905.844.3888 Burlington 1940 Appleby Ln at Upper Middle Rd. www.hibachisteakhouse.ca 905.319.3888