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Call 905-632-0588, ext. 255 email: dlea@oakvillebeaver.com Forward announcements of non-profit local events for Community Update to The Oakville Beaver, 5040 Mainway, Unit 1, Burlington, ON, L7L 7G5; email dlea@oakvillebeaver. com or call 905-632-0588, ext. 255. Free. BULLETINS Oakville Christian Women's Club luncheon, May 20, Quality Inn & Suites, 754 Bronte Rd., 1-3 p.m., all ages welcome, $22 tickets, contact 905-257-1461. Seventeenth 17th annual Walk to Remember & Butterfly Release, June 14, Streetsville Memorial Park, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., held by Bereaved Families of Ontario Halton/Peel, call 905-848-4337, butterflies cost $35 per butterfly, last day to purchase is Friday, May 16. Bronte Village Residents Association Annual General Meeting, May 27, Walton United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Rd. W., 7 p.m., visit www.brontevillageresidents.com. Nar-Anon meetings every Thursday, downstairs at 484 Kerr St., 7:30 p.m., for people affected by someone's addiction to narcotics, contact www.nar-anon.org, serenityonkerr@ gmail.com or 416-410-1050. FRIDAY MAY 16 Fish Fry at Oakville Legion Branch 114, 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., 4:30-8 p.m., $10/ person, support troops, wear red, contact 905845-6271 or www.oakvillelegion114.ca. Newcomer Information Session on cre- Community Update dential evaluation, Centre for Education and Training, 171 Speers Rd., Ste. 20, 10 a.m.noon, free admission, contact 905-875-3851, ext. 5008 or www.tcet.com/nic. Trafalgar Township Historical Society information gathering session, old Palermo Schoolhouse, 2431 Dundas St. W., 1:30-3:30 p.m., residents invited to share photos, stories, and information about Trafalgar Township, past and present, or ask about finding information in the area of Trafalgar Township, contact michelle@tths.ca or visit www.tths.ca/ index.html. Oakville Literacy Council asking residents to bring book donations, Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd., 6-9 p.m., books collected will be sold at group's annual used book sale fundraiser beginning June 5, visit www.oakvilleliteracy.ca. SATURDAY MAY 17 Oakville Art Society Exhibition and Preview, May 17-24, Centennial Square Oakville Gallery, 120 Navy St., during business hours, art auction on May 24 at same location at 7 p.m. St. Michael's Catholic Women's League garage sale fundraiser, parking lot of 181 Sewell Dr., 8 a.m., event features gently-used items, baked goods and crafts. Oakville Horticultural Society plant sale, St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca St., 9-11 a.m., visit www.oakvillehort.org. SUNDAY MAY 18 King's Community Church fireworks display, King's Christian Collegiate, 528 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., 9 p.m., residents asked to bring their own fireworks, visit www. kingscommunitychurch.ca. MONDAY MAY 19 Family and friends peer support group for women's cancers meets at 695 Brant St., Burlington, 7 p.m., contact 905-634-2333. 27 | Thursday, May 15, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com McTavish Travel JEWELS OF FRANCE European river cruise line AMA Waterways has introduced a 21-day program combining two river cruises in France called "Jewels of France".The tour begins with 2-nights in Paris, then a 7-night River Seine cruise aboard AmaLegro Paris-Paris, then high-speed TGV train to Lyon for a 7-night Lyon-Arles cruise on the Rhone aboard AmaDagio, ending with 3-nights in Barcelona (or reverse). The journey with 2-nights in magical Paris, the "City of Light," with a panoramic tour of the cities' top sights and a visit to the Musee d'Orsay. From the ship, visit the village of Giverny, where Monet lived and worked for 43 years, and Honfleur, a charming French harbor town immortalized by generations of artists. Stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, then, take an unforgettable excursion to the famous Normandy beaches of WWII. Visit Les Andelys, home of Château Gaillard, then disembark AmaLegro in Paris, and travel in style aboard the high-speed TGV train to Lyon, France's gastronomical capital. From there, cruise through France's legendary wine growing regions, home to such famous vintages as Beaujolais and Côte du Rhône. Enjoy wine tastings at local vintners, marvel at ancient Roman ruins, stroll through medieval villages and shop for Provençal crafts. The itinerary includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avignon as well as Arles, the city where Vincent Van Gogh spent much of his life. The journey concludes with three nights in magnificent Barcelona. This amazing program includes: 2-nights hotel accommodation in Paris including buffet breakfast; transfer to the AmaLegro; special highlights on the cruise including lectures, gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruises; free-flowing red and white wines from Europe's great wine regions, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner; theme dinners, cooking demonstrations, on board music performances, afternoon/evening piano music; bicycles to explore on your own and guided bicycle tours; all transfers; state-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms; complimentary WiFi; terry bathrobes; 3-nights accommodation in Barcelona, including daily breakfast; all local taxes. Call us for details. amawaterways.com TRAFALGAR HAWAII Trafalgar's 2014 Hawaii program features five trips to the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui and Kauai including one "Family Experiences" trip that involves activities suitable for all ages and four that run on "Hawaiian Time" ­ providing just the right mix of in-depth sightseeing and culture with leisure time. When not immersing themselves in local culture or enjoying exclusive "Be My Guest" experiences, guests can soak up the sun on some of the world's best beaches or explore local towns. For the best parts of Hawaii packed into 10 days, travellers can opt for the "Best of Hawaii" trip, which visits Oahu, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. Highlights include visits to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, hiking through the lush greenery of Oahu and snorkelling in Kona. The 13-day "Hawaii Four Island Adventure" includes the `Best of Hawaii" itinerary plus three extra nights in Kauai where guests will head into the interior on a Wailua River Cruise, stroll through the Fern Grotto and enjoy a performance of Hawaiian singing and dancing ­ with two days of free time on the island to relax at the oceanfront resort or take a trip to Waimea Canyon. Call us for Trafalgar Hawaii reservations. trafalgar.com Suite 300, South Oakville Centre · 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville 905.827.1100 travel@mctavish.com www.mctavishtravel.com Ont Reg No 1437985 B O X I N G D AY I N M AY ! th Lights on at 12am Saturday May 17 Doors open at 6am Bring Your Friends & ARRIVE EARLY ! Come early, quantities limited, offers valid while quantities last. · Win a $500 Gift Card! · Mystery Door Crasher Specials! · Great Deals Throughout The Entire Store! 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