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The Water Activities Committee has just put together a spectacular program. In addition to last year‘s exciting and popular events such as the Lake Ontario Poker Run and the Yamaha Water Show, this year‘s water program includes several more participatory activities to make the festival even more fun for spectators. Festival buttons gain you entry to all Waterfront Festival activities from June 25th to June 27th. and why buy now? Because with the purchase of your button you will receive a "Festival Bonus Coupon Book" full of terrific values from local retailers. Challenges have been issued by the organizers of the Oakville Waterfront Festival to the residents of Oakville, corporate sponsors, community groups and service clubs to participate in the water activities. Buttons, $5 each, will also be available from particiâ€" pating community groups, the Oakville Chamber of Commerce on Country Squire Lane, and in the lobby at the Municipal Building of the Town of Oakville on Trafalgar Road. They call themselves "The Most Popular Cruise Line in the World" and with good reason. For the last few years, Carnival Cruise Line have carried more vacationers on cruises than anyone else. ‘Anchors aweigh‘ for the 1993 Oakville Waterfront Festival! Festival admission buttons are now on sale at 36 financial institutions, including most banks, credit unions and trust companies. Carnival has eight ships cruising the Caribbean on a yearâ€"round basis and has one ship (the Jubilee) cruisâ€" ing the Mexican Riviera, sailing from Los Angeles. Their ships do not reposition to Europe or Alaska for the summer season. Carnival continues to expand with three new ships joining the fleet in late ‘93 (the Sensation), ‘94 (the Imagination), and ©95 (the Fascination). These new ships are giants in the 70,000 tons range carâ€" rying 2,000+ passengers and are sisâ€" ter ships to the Fantasy (©90) and the Ecstasy Carnival has three and fourâ€"day cruises to the Bahamas, and sevenâ€" day cruises are offered on itineraries throughout the Caribbean. Home ports are Miami, Port Canaveral, and San Juan. This fall, Carnival will position and market one of its ships (the Carnivale) into the Latin American market. It will sail from San Juan, cater to the Mexican, Central, and South American markets, with all services and entertainment in the Spanish language. Carnival has developed their theme as the "Fun Ship" cruises. This has led some people to believe that their ships are filled with young people partying day and night. The decor on their glittering fleet of ships is "glittering" (check brochures and view their videos), but these ships are filled with young people of ALL ages who like to have fun (who doesn‘t). Last year â€" of the 900,000 pasâ€" sengers who cruised on Carnival ships â€" 30% were under 35, 40% were 35â€"55, and 30% were over 55 years. Carnival ‘Fun Ships‘ popular cruises Anchors aweigh‘ â€" get ready for festival A bathtub race is being organized by the Optimist Oakyville Carnival believes that one of the best parts of cruising is the food, and they are preparing food for you eight times a day! From continental breakfast in bed to the late night miniâ€"buffet after the BIG midnight buffet and 24â€"hour room service, you are never hungry. And if you‘re trying to keep the pounds off or maintain your fitness program, venture into the ship‘s Nautica Spa and participate! Sauna, aboard, you know that you are in for a great cruise. Staterooms are spacious, averaging 180 sq. ft., about 30% larger than most other comparable cruise lines. Heather and I have been on four Carnival cruises and we can, cerâ€" tainly, attest to the service, quality, and variety of their food. BRITAIN FROM Upper Middle Rd. Shopping Centre 1011 Upper Middle R. The Burloak Canoe Club is hosting the War Canoe Challenge. Those who would like to test their fitness levels are invited to take part in this event. As 14â€"memâ€" ber crews, participants will paddle in a matchâ€"race elimâ€" ination series until only one crew remains. This is a true test of endurance, those who win will have bragging rights until the next festival. For more details, contact Joyce See at 338â€"8287. The trick here is that threeâ€"person crews are not issued paddles! Corporate Sponsors, private individuals, community groups and clubs are asked to take part in this challenging event. The $25 entry fee will be pooled for the winner to designate to their favorite Oakville Charity. Interested River Rats can call Jim Clelland of Oakville Parks and Recreation, at 844â€"1381. In Oakville Harbour the events will include the legâ€" endary River Rat Race, which features pleasure canoes being paddled from the Lakeshore bridge to the Rebecca bridge. A huge casino and a Las Vegas style nightclub will be the centre of the evening. In the large showrooms â€" singers, dancers, jugglers, comics, and others, will put on a different show every night. Other lounges have live bands and orchestras, each with their own beat for every age and the disco goes until the wee hours. There is a Carnival cruise for everyone. The best fares are offered to those who book early. As the ships fill up, the fares rise. Up to US$1,000 discount per cabin is offered. With some exceptions, you must book 6 months ahead for the best discounts which are not availâ€" able for peak sailings. Cruise fares of US$799 per person (including air tickets from Toronto and transfers) for a miniâ€" mum cabin is one of the best values in the industry. So book early for massage, exercise facilities, healthâ€" oriented activities, beauty treatâ€" ments, and a line of light cuisine â€" it‘s all available on every Carnival ship. For Full P. the best fares, cabin selection, and dining preferences. 635 FOURTH LINE S â€"338â€"2077 Sail on the original Love Boat â€" Island Princess. (Best (UPPER OAKVILLE SHOPPING CENTRE) "WESTERN DAYS"W/E MAY 22793 WE INVITE OUR OAKVILLE NEIGHBOURS TO COME HELP US CELEBRATE. "SAY HELLO" GET AN AUTOGRAPH FROM "BLACK BART" THE FASTEST DRAW IN CANADA. ON MAY 22/93 1 p.m.â€"4 p.m. KIDS, TRY YOUR SKILL AS BUCK-A ROO BILLY WITH THE LASSO. 1 p.m.â€"4 p.m. PONY RIDES 1 p.m.â€"4 p.m. B.B.Q. DOGS (All proceeds to Sick Children‘s Network Telethon.) DON‘T MISS THE FUN â€" SEE YOU THERE available inside state rooms â€" additional $100 for outside state rooms). Departures June 4, 16, July 22. 12â€"DAY MEDI BLACK SEA CRUISE rAIl1 LLONEL RI NCESS 338â€"2077 _ CRUISES Chuisec®. Submitted by Bob Kerby, Cruise Holidays, 338â€"2077. U.S. p.p. incl. air