The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Doors will open at 21 Oakville sites on Sept. 30 by Marta Marychuk Oakville Beaver Staff 17 | Friday September 8, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com Oakville will open the doors at 21 historical buildings Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Doors Open Ontario. People can explore more than 1,000 sites that help tell Ontario's stories, from local breweries to natural landscapes, century-old cabins to modern marvels of engineering, and experience Ontario's unique history from a new perspective. In Oakville In Oakville the following buildings will participate: · Al Falah Islamic Centre, 391 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E. Established in 1997, the Al Falah Islamic Centre provides religious, social, recreational and educational services; · Anitra Schooner, 55 Water St. (Oakville Club). Designed by Montye Macrae and built in Hamilton in 1926, the wooden schooner Anitra is known as the Queen of Lake Ontario; · Canadian Forces Armoury Oakville, 90 Thomas St. Built in 1928-29 by the owners of the Gibson Hotel, it has also been a dairy and bowling alley; · Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, 1333 Dorval Dr. (Glen Abbey Golf Club). Visit the hall of fame and museum, operated by Golf Canada, to learn about the history of golf and its unique role in Canadian history, champions and championships, and technical aspects of golf equipment manufacturing; · Heritage Walks ­ meet at 110 King St. Enjoy a onehour walk exploring Old Oakville. Walkers can learn about the history of the town, brought to life with anecdotes and the histories of its first inhabitants; · Iroquois Ridge Branch Public Library, 1051 Glenashton Dr. This newly renovated library branch was designed to inspire ideas, encourage collaboration and promote lifelong learning; · Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn St. This red brick Gothic-style building was dedicated on May 20, 1888. The church steeple still rises over Oakville's main street; · Merrick Thomas House, Lakeside Park and Navy Street. Built in 1829 and moved to its present site in 1955, Merrick Thomas House is a fine example of a settler's house; early 1950s, this building was saved from demolition and moved to Lakeside Park, where it now serves as a museum; · Palermo Schoolhouse, 2431 Dundas St. This one-room school house offers lots to see and do -- heritage displays, historical artifacts, photographs, vintage desks and school texts; see Visitors on p.19 · Oakville Galleries at Centennial Square, 120 Navy St. Explore the work of Canadian-born, internationally renowned artist Tamara Henderson, known for collecting and creating objects and images from found and recycled materials gathered during her travels; · Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens, 1306 Lakeshore Rd. E. Discover the work of Canadian artist collective FASTWÜRMS, who meld conceptual art with performance, "Witch Nation" mysticism and eclectic do-ityourself sensibility; · Oakville Greenhouse, 1100 Cornwall Rd. More than 150,000 annuals, including many heirloom varieties, are grown here for the town's seasonal displays; horticultural · Oakville Historical Society, 110 King St. The cottages that house the Oakville Historical Society were built in the 1950s for the great-granddaughters of Oakville's founder, William Chisholm; · Oakville Masonic Hall, 125 Thomas St. Masons have been active in Oakville since the early 1800s. Built in 1924, this hall was designed by Brother Connery, an architect and member of the organization. · Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, 8 Navy St. Erchless Estate was once the home of Oakville's founding family and is now the setting for Oakville's community museum; · Oakville's First Post Office, Lakeside Park at the corner of Front and Thomas Streets. In the Need a Professional Mover? www.highenergytransport.com Voted BEST MOVER in Oakville. Call to get a FREE QUOTE. 416-684-2419 www.savisofhalton.org Join SAVIS of Halton and community partners at our 27th Annual TAKE BACK THE NIGHT Stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence Thursday September 14th, 2017 Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street, Oakville 6:00 pm Rally with speakers, music, community booths and crafts 7:30 pm March for women and trans folks | Separate Male Ally Event Disposal services and receive 10% OFF the Price of Your AAA All Commercial and Residential CONCRETE ExposEd aggrEgatE (pebble) Oakville Beaver *Some restrictions apply Mention Promo Code Bin RentAl* 10% Off Serving Oakville, Burlington, Milton & Mississauga 586 Third Line, Oakville · DRIVEWAYS · FRENCH CURBS · PATIOS · STEPS · WALKWAYS · GARAGE FLOORS uality At Its Best! Call Fernando FREE ESTIMATES 905-337-8686 www.aaadisposal.org 905-844-5518 1-888-944-5518 www.concretetrimmings.com www