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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, February 5, 2015 | 8 C.I.A. youth group hosts skating fundraiser Saturday to help other children globally The Oakville-based Children in Action (C.I.A.) non-profit group is hosting its second annual Skate It Up fundraiser Saturday (Feb. 7). Held at Canlan Ice Sports, 2300 Cornwall Rd., there will be skating at rink 1 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and rink 2 from 7-8 p.m. C.I.A. helps empower youths be a positive force of change and engage the community in a fun active way, say co-founders Vishal and Ishan Vijay. The group was founded in 2012 by the brothers -- along with friends Claire Stewart, and Paige and Tessa Mander -- with the vision of giving every child access to basic necessities of clean drinking water, food and an education. Organizers hope to see more than 600 attend three skate events -- the first in Oakville, followed by events in York (Feb. 21) and Etobicoke (Feb. 28). Guests at Saturday's skate will include Aislinn Paul and Ana Golja of Degrassi and figure skater Elyse Molnar, among others. Last year's Oakville event fundraised to build a clean water well in Sierra Leone, while this year, the goal is to help build two schools in India and Africa through Free the Children. Cost is $5 per person. Register at www.childreninaction.ca or childreninaction.ca@gmail.com. www.oakville.ca 2014 Budget 2015 Budget Budget Open Houses March 11, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Public delegations March 23, 2015, 9:30 a.m. Deliberations March 30, 2015, 7 p.m. Council approval of 2015 budget Those wishing to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate can register by emailing townclerk@oakville.ca or calling 905-815-6015. If you would like to attend the meeting and have any accessibility needs, please contact Kathy Patrick at 905-845-6601, ext. 4235 or fill out the accessible online feedback form on oakville.ca Can't make the Budget Committee meetings in person? Watch them live on towntv.ca or email your comments to budget@oakville.ca. Visit oakville.ca for details. Be Beinformed. informed. Be part the Budget process. Be partof of the process. Wednesday, February 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road Tuesday, March 3, from 7 to 8 p.m. Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive Oakville is committed to striking a healthy balance between offering valued services and programs to residents, making strategic investments in community and infrastructure priorities, and keeping the overall tax increase in line with inflation. Please join Councillor Tom Adams, chair of the Budget Committee at this year's Budget Open Houses for an opportunity to learn how your tax dollars are spent. Come out, ask questions and have your say! Budget Committee meetings All meetings are open to the public and held in Council Chamber at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. February 19, 2015, 9:30 a.m. Release of the 2015 Budget Book March 5, 2015, 9:30 a.m. Commission budget presentations March 9, 2015, 9:30 a.m. Commission budget presentations, if required St. Jude's Cemetery New columbarium ­ for lasting memories Oakville Cemeteries is pleased to announce a new columbarium at St. Jude's Cemetery with a number of niches for cremated remains, offering a scenic setting to remember and visit your loved one. St. Jude's Cemetery lies on 13 acres of lush, park-like grounds south of Lakeshore Boulevard. The Cemeteries staff provides sensitive and special care and understanding of your needs. We will assist and guide you through the decision-making process, answer any questions you may have and provide expert advice. You can be comfortable discussing your plans with us...we understand. For more information, visit oakville.ca or contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or serviceoakville@oakville.ca Town of Oakville program registration opens this Saturday at 9 a.m. Registration for Oakville residents opens Saturday, February 7 at 9 a.m. Seniors Services program registration begins Tuesday, February 17 at 9 a.m. To register online you will need a family PIN and personal ID number. Please visit oakville.ca to create your registration account and to learn more about our wide range of registered and drop-in programs. Pick up your Spring and Summer Parks, Recreation and Culture guide today! Get active and creative with the Town of Oakville. Our diverse program line-up for all ages and abilities is available at your fingertips via our interactive online guide or pick up your own copy at community centres, seniors centres, libraries, pools, arenas and Town Hall.