www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, November 6, 2014 | 8 Local seniors' centres reveal lineup of holiday bazaars and sales Town of Oakville seniors' centres will be hosting annual bazaars and craft sales this month, just in time for the start of holiday shopping season. "Find unique gifts for everyone on your list from delicious baked goods, hand-knitted and sewn items, gently-used jewelry, books, gift baskets, Christmas crafts and more," stated a press release. The events will also have a tearoom and refreshment areas at each location. Sales will be held on: · Saturday (Nov. 8) -- Hidden Treasures Bazaar, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Iroquois Ridge Older Adult Centre at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Dr. · Sunday, Nov. 16 -- Christmas at Colborne Craft Sale and Victorian Tea, noon to 3 p.m., Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors, 1565 Old Lakeshore Rd. · Sunday, Nov. 23 -- Kerr Street Christmas Market, noon to 3 p.m., Oakville Seniors Centre, 263 Kerr St. For more information, www.oakville.ca/ culturerec/seniors-centres.html. www.oakville.ca Join a Town of Oakville committee or board and make a difference Oakville Town Council invites and encourages you to apply to serve on a town committee or board and help make Oakville the most livable town in Canada. We are currently seeking volunteers to serve on the following committees and boards for the 2014-2018 term of Council: · Accessibility Advisory Committee (up to 10 positions available) · Committee of Adjustment (up to 5 positions available) · Community Spirit Awards Selection Committee (up to 4 positions available) · Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee (up to 9 positions available) · Oakville Public Library Board (up to 9 positions available) · Property Standards Committee (up to 3 positions and two alternate positions available) Further details, committee descriptions and application forms are available at oakville.ca/townhall/boards-committees.html. Applications will be accepted until November 14, 2014. For more information about the appointment procedure, please contact the Clerk's department at 905-815-6015, or email townclerk@oakville.ca possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale contact, please visit oakville.ca or contact: Erica Roberts, Treasurer's Designate, Town of Oakville, Tax Division, Financial Operations department, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON, L6H 0H3, 905-845-6601, ext. 3055, TTY: 905-338-4200 or erica.roberts@oakville.ca. Sealed tenders in the prescribed form must be addressed to: Erica Roberts, Treasurer's Designate, c/o K. Wyatt, Purchasing Division. Tender forms are available for purchase: the cost is $60 per tender package and is non-refundable. To purchase, please contact: Kathy Wyatt, manager, Purchasing & Risk Management, Town of Oakville, Purchasing Division, Financial Planning department, 861 Redwood Square, Oakville, ON, L6L 4N3, 905-338-4197, TTY: 905-338-4200 or kathy.wyatt@oakville.ca prove their claims within 90 days of the publication date of this notice. Visit oakville.ca for more information. Sale of land for tax arrears By Public Tender, Tender # T-35-2014 Municipal Act, 2001 The Corporation of the Town of Oakville Take notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 1:30 p.m. local time, December 8, 2014 at the Town of Oakville, Purchasing Division, Financial Planning Department, Oakville Hydro Building, 861 Redwood Square, Oakville ON L6L 6R6. A public tender opening will be held on the same day at 3 p.m. (local time) at the Town of Oakville Municipal Office, Trafalgar Room, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville ON, L6H 0H3, following the closing of tenders: Description of Lands: Plan M34, Lot 226, Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton, PIN 24872-0617, residential unit municipally known as 30 Culham Street, Oakville, ON, L6H 1G5. Minimum Tender Amount: $37,557.78 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST (if applicable) and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant certain development or redevelopment works. A listing of these deposits is now available on the town's website at oakville.ca/ townhall/securities.html along with the criteria, time constraints and submission form for making a claim. All persons having claims to these funds are required to Unclaimed deposits available for viewing The Town of Oakville is in possession of unclaimed deposits which were initially paid to ensure performance or secure Driveway Snow Windrow Clearing Program Register until November 21 If you are 65+ or have a physical disability or medical condition, you may be eligible for the Town of Oakville's driveway snow windrow clearing program. Our winter service will clear the snow pile left at the end of your driveway after the road has been plowed. Pick up an application form at Town Hall, any Oakville library, community or seniors' centre. You can also download a form at oakville.ca Register in person Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road ServiceOakville counter Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Only $96.05 ($85 plus HST) for the season! For more information, contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or visit oakville.ca