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T H E L A K E W A L K 45 | Thursday, June 9, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Artist Anna Edwards demonstrates portrait drawing techniques with model Sherrice Scott holding a pose. Edwards recently held a charity art workshop with funds supporting the victims affected by the wildfires that afflicted the residents of Fort McMurray, Alta. | submitted photo Local artist supports Fort McMurray An Oakville artist recently held a charity art workshop to help the people affected by the wildfires at Fort McMurray, Alta. "When I saw the news about the wildfire, I instantly wanted to do something to help," said Anna Edwards, who is originally from Russia. "When I moved to Canada, the people here made me feel very welcome. I never felt like a foreigner. This is a wonderful society and organizing this workshop in support of Fort McMurray was my chance to give back." The portrait-drawing workshop, held at Aroma Espresso Bar in Downtown Oakville, When I saw the news about the wildfire, I instantly wanted to do something to help. Anna Edwards Oakville artist raised $200 to be donated to the Red Cross. per, 7, grab some icy treats, while (below) Edwards runs a MeetUp group called Craftsman Ian MacDonald sits with his Downtown Art Workshops for adults and hand crafted wood pieces, during the June teaches drawing and oil and watercolour 2 Lake Walk event in Bronte. | photos by painting. Nikki Wesley ­ Oakville Beaver Sale in effect June 1-30, on selected in-stock merchandise. Most items available in all stores; selection may vary. Look for the red sale tags. At top, Ella Cooper, 9, and Cameron Coo- General $8.50 | Children & Seniors $6.50 | All seats Tues $5.00 In the Arts... Oakville Art Society Juried Show The Oakville Art Society is having a juried show and sale with works by members, students and instructors. The exhibit, which opened last Friday (June 3), will be on display until Saturday (June 11). A reception with refreshments and prizes is Saturday as well, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Oakville Galleries at Centennial Square, 120 Navy St. Halton Jazz Singers free concert The Halton Jazz Singers with the Mississauga Swing Band, led by Ron Schreiber, will host a free outdoor concert Sunday (June 12) from 1-3 p.m. at Towne Square, 94 George St. Performance will include solos by Halton Jazz Singers vocalists. ShOWTiMES fOR JunE 10 - 16 nEW ThiS WEEK: nOW YOu SEE ME 2, ME BEfORE YOu The Angry Birds Movie (PG) Fri: 1:15, 4:15, 6:30 Sat - Sun: 12:00, 2:10, 4:20, 6:30 Mon - Thu: 1:15, 4:15, 6:30 Lucia Di Lammermoor Sun: 1:00 Wed: 7:00 Me Before You (PG) Fri - Thu: 1:20, 3:50, 7:00, 9:20 The Nice Guys (14A) Fri - Thu: 8:45 See our flyer for details! o tto p p u u e e v av S Sa and more, off our reg. prices Spring & Summer Fashion & Basic Fabrics, Home Decor, Notions and more! on a huge special selection of Now You See Me 2 (PG) Fri - Thu: 1:00, 3:40, 7:10, 9:50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (PG) Fri: 1:20, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45 Sat - Sun: 12:15, 2:35, 5:00, 7:20, 9:45 Mon - Tue: 1:20, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45 Wed: 1:20, 4:30 Thu: 1:20, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45 X-Men: Apocalypse (PG) Fri - Sat: 1:10, 4:00, 6:45, 9:40 Sun: 4:00, 6:45, 9:40 Mon - Thu: 1:10, 4:00, 6:45, 9:40 Sewciety Members don't miss your 3 Day 50% Off Sale, Thur.-Sat., June 9-11. Details in-store! Follow us on Facebook & Twitter! www.fabricland.ca MISSISSAUGA: 3015 WINSTON CHURCHILL BLVD. (N.W. side @ Dundas) 905-828-9966 BURLINGTON: 3515 FAIRVIEW ST. 905-639-2516 171 Speers Road, Oakville (at Kerr St.) | 905-338-6397 (MEWS) www.film.ca