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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, October 17, 2014 | 18 Local talent invited to take part in Paths to Publishing seminar O n Thursday, Nov. 13, a talented panel of authors and publishing industry professionals will visit the Oakville Public Library to highlight their experiences and discuss various paths to publishing. It will take place at the library's Central Branch, 120 Navy St., from 7-8:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The panel-style evening will offer aspiring writers the chance to ask questions and explore their options in regards to the publishing process. Tickets to the event cost $15 and can be purchased at any Oakville Public Library branch. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing world from Stella Grasso, publishing co-ordinator with Scholastic Can- ada and Joyce Wayne, Sheridan College faculty member in journalism, published author and former trade editor and staff writer for Quill & Quire. Mark Lefebvre, director of Kobo Writing Life and Author Relations, will offer his insight on the increasingly popular ePublishing route. These experts will be joined by Rosanna Leo and David Bartolini, published authors of romance eBooks and juvenile fiction, respectively. For those looking to explore their roots rather than paths to publishing, the library will host a series of Family History workshops with its genealogy and local history expert. Two seminars -- I Want to Research my Ontario Family History and The First World War and Your Family History -- are just a sample of the library's offerings this fall. For more information on library programs and events, visit www.opl.ca. Want to stay connected to your library? Follow Oakville Public Library on Facebook, www.facebook.com/oakvillepubliclibrary; Twitter, www.twitter.com/oakvillelibrary; and Instagram, search for `oakvillelibrary'. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library Hindu festival of lights coming to Halton next month Maya, Grade 8. Current HSC theatre luminary, future star on the world stage. Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for Montessori Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Join us for our Open House on Wednesday, November 5. Call 905-389-1367, or visit www.hsc.on.ca, for details. An event celebrating the Hindu festival of lights is coming to Halton next month. Deepotsav 2014, in recognition of Diwali, is being held in Burlington on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Crossroads Centre, 1295 North Service Rd., starting at 6 p.m. The evening of music and dance will include classical and Bollywood performances by professionals, a dance floor and a full-course, authentic Indian cuisine dinner. This year's event is organized by the Celebrate India Association of Halton. Deepavali or Diwali, is one of the important festivals celebrated in India. The Sanskrit word Deepavali means an array of lights. Diwali is traditionally marked by four days of celebration, and each day has its own legend and tradition. It is a celebration of life, the victory of good over evil, from darkness into light -- the light that empowers people to do good deeds. Diwali also marks the beginning of a New Year according to Hindu calendar and the last harvest of the year before winter. Tickets cost $30 for adults, $15 for children aged six to 14. It is free for anyone five and younger. For event details and tickets, contact Rupal, Seema or Charu at Deepotsav13@ gmail.com. TD Wealth An Invitation Rob Morrison, Investment Advisor, Oakville TD Wealth Private Investment Advice presents: Snowbirds: Essential Cross Border Tax & Estate Planning Issues for Canadians This presentation will be of interest to Canadians owning or considering owning U.S. property and/or Canadians with children who are U.S. residents. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 7 pm ­ 9 pm Guest Speaker: David Altro - Florida Lawyer, Canadian Legal Advisor, managing partner and founder of Altro Levy LLP. David has over 30 years of industry experience specializing in cross border tax, estate planning and real estate for high net worth individuals. Location: Oakville Golf Club, 1154 Sixth Line, Oakville Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. 4080 Fairview Street, Burlington (between Walkers & Appleby) 905-633-7226 Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10-6 Thur.-Fri. 10-8 Sat. 10-6 · Sun. 12-5 Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact Juliana Casey at 905-815-2202 or juliana.casey@td.com TD Wealth represents the products and services offered by TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. (Member ­ Canadian Investor Protection Fund), TD Waterhouse Private Investment Counsel Inc., TD Wealth Private Banking (offered by The Toronto-Dominion Bank) and TD Wealth Private Trust (offered by The Canada Trust Company). ® The TD logo and other trade-marks are the property of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. ® www.scandecor.ca