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Children's Festival takes the stage at Coronation July 19 by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 5 | Friday, July 10, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Parents looking for something to do with their children this summer are invited to bring them to the second annual Oakville Children's Festival, which will be held Sunday, July 19 at Coronation Park. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (the park opens at 9 a.m.) and will feature performances by The Backyardigans Musical Playdate, Gadfly Dance and Cosima Grunsky. Additional shows taking place at the festival include Toopy & Binoo's Frank Meschkuleit, Zacada Circus, MOTUS O dance theatre, and Street Magician and Illusionist Ray Chance. Town staff said the festival attracted more than 15,000 last year. The event is intended to transform the lakeside park into an arts and culture playground for kids of all ages and abilities. "The Oakville Children's Festival offers high-quality theatre, music and dance entertainment for children and their families," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "It is wonderful to have arts and cultural events which capture the attention and curiosity of Oakville's young minds." The festival will also feature hands-on building and art activities, dance lessons, interactive shows, a skateboard ramp, face painting, a vintage fire truck, Oakville Hydro bucket rides, kids' play zone featuring Zorbit The Oakville Children's Festival will take place Sunday, July 19 at Coronation Park. The lineup of fun includes favourites like The Backyardigans, Toopy & Binoo, Zacada Circus, MOTUS O dance theatre and street magician and illusionist Ray Chance. Pictured, the festival last year, which drew 15,000. | Oakville Beaver file photo Sports and more. This year's food features will include the Kinsmen Club of Oakville pancake breakfast and barbecue lunch, as well as popular food trucks The Mighty Cob, Southern Smoke Truck Inc., Meatball Shoppe, Luchador Gourmet Streatery, Kool Jim's Ice Cream, Blue Donkey Streatery, BeaverTails, Likos Hawaiian Barbecue, and Portobello Burger. Free bike parking will be available on-site. A free Oakville Transit shuttle service from the Halton Region facility at 1151 Bronte Rd., will begin at 9:30 a.m., with buses operating every five minutes to and from the festival. The shuttle will also make a stop at the Bronte GO station to accommodate out-oftown guests and public transit users. The last shuttle will leave Coronation Park at 5 p.m. Visitors are reminded to bring sunscreen, a blanket and a reusable bottle for the free water bars. The Town of Oakville is committed to providing smoke-free outdoor spaces where kids play. Due to the large crowds and event excitement, visitors are encouraged to leave their pets at home. Admission is free and the event will take place rain or shine. Coronation Park is located at 1426 Lakeshore Rd., W. Visit www.oakville.ca for the full event schedule. A STEP BEYOND IN CARE Do you have: Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? Voted Number 1 Financial Planner 11 Years Call for an appointment 905-632-1414 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com Summer SPeCIAL $ SAVe ® Ultimate Drivers "Driver Training That Makes a Difference" SIGN UP ONLINE Program www.ultimatedrivers.ca Driver retraining Program For Reinstating Driver's License Defensive Driving Certificate Minimizes Road Test Time and Qualifies for Maximum Insurance Discount ON Our BeGINNer DrIVer eDuCATION PrOGrAm. 100 Complete refresher Program Prepares you for G2 or G License Helps Reviewing Your Driving Habits for Test Preparation and evaluation Warm Up Practice Before the Test Advance Defensive Driving Program refresher Program Minimizes Road Test Time, Qualifies for Maximum Insurance Discount and Teaches You Emergency Skills Winter Time Driving Helps overcome your Winter Time Driving Jitters Peter Watson MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Certified Financial Planner Since 1991 DIAMOND 4 DAy CONDeNSeD COurSe llent Exce ices Serv ce Sin 1993 · July 11, 12, 13, 14 · Aug 4, 5, 6, 7 2 WEEKENDS July 11 & 12 July 18 & 19 2380 Wyecroft Road Unit #3 Oakville Gift Certificates Available We Are Licensed by MTO 905-825-1172 220 Randall Street · Downtown Oakville Phone: 905.842.2100 www.peterwatsoninvestments.com