www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, September 19, 2014 | 12 YMCA seeking nominations for Peace Week YMCA Peace Week -- Nov. 15-22 -- is a chance for people of all ages to reflect on peace, to talk, and to take action, individually and with others. A special highlight of the week is the presentation of YMCA Peace Medallions to individuals or groups who, without any special resources, demonstrate a commitment to peace through contributions made within their local, national or global community. Nominations are now open to select one youth, adult and group in Oakville who has made significant contributions for promoting and inspiring PEACE: Participation, Empathy, Advocacy, Community and Empowerment. YMCA Peace Medallion recipients will be honoured with a medallion as well as a $500 award to contribute towards their charitable work. This year's ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 and will feature keynote speaker Kirk Smalley of the anti-bullying organization, Stand for the Silent. Smalley was the subject of the 2012 documentary, Bully, after his son committed suicide as a result of being bullied at school. Tickets for the YMCA Community Breakfast for Peace will be available online starting on Sept. 21, International Day of Peace, for $25 per person or $220 per table. "The recipient of the YMCA Peace Medallion is a tremendous inspiration and they demonstrate how any one of us can improve the quality of life in our local, national or global community. They exemplify the values of YMCA Peace Week and the positive impact just one person can make," says Kyle Barber, president and CEO of the YMCA of Oakville. Last year, the YMCA of Oakville presented YMCA Peace Medallions to Sahil Ahuja (youth) for creating the SPEAK Program at Appleby College; and Jo Fallon (adult) founder of The Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children and the St. Thomas Aquinas Peace and Justice Club (group) for their work in local and Kirk Smalley global communities. Special recognition was also given to a second youth recipient, Tatum Martino, for the creation of Duck Tape wallets to raise money for her friend who suffers from Angelman Syndrome. Since 1987, more than 1,500 individuals and groups across Canada have been recognized with YMCA Peace Medallion recipients. For more information on YMCA Peace Medallion nominations and guidelines as well as tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the YMCA Community Breakfast for Peace, visit ymcaofoakville.org. European Engineering Combined With Traditional Workmanship "Building on the Brightest Ideas Around Glass" 905.849.0266 COMMUNITY SUPPORT DAY shop wednesday september 24 of all purchases this day benefit PRESENTS SUHAAG SHOW WEDDINGS · FASHION · LIFESTYLE 17th Annual SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2014 TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE 650 DIXON ROAD TORONTO M9W 1J1 DOORS OPEN 11 AM - 7 PM The May Court Club of Oakville Scholarship Program Is education to to deserving deserving students studentswith withmore morethan then average Isunique uniquein in that thatit itprovides provides funds funds for for post post secondary secondary education financial need. All students go through an intense interview process and must the experience and average financial need. All students go through an intense interview process and posses must possess the experience qualities to next become our next generation of strongvolunteers community volunteers leaders. are qualities and to become our generation of strong community and leaders. and Scholarships Scholarships are available to graduating students in all 9 Public Catholic schools Oakville and available to graduating students in all 9 Public & Catholic high & schools in high Oakville andin we continue towe follow continue to follow our students through to graduation. Financial needafter doesthe notfirst go away after first do year our students through to graduation. Financial need does not go away year -and the neither we! -- and neither do we! Education is the key to their future success and they are the key to our future!! Education is the key to their future success and they are the key to our future!! FASHION SHOWS 1.30 & 4.30 PM 416.716.5793 / 416.876.9779 INFO@SUHAAG.COM · WWW.SUHAAG.COM COMPLIMENTARY GIFT FOR THE FIRST 300 BRIDES AT 11AM Enter for a chance to WIN* a CHEVROLET CAR 301 Cornwall Road, Oakville wholefoodsmarket.com/Oakville *No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, visit the Chevrolet display on the show floor