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in si d eh al to n .c o m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | Th ur sd ay , A pr il 19 , 2 01 8 |52 n e w s Scott M aclntrye to perform at W alton U n ited C hurch A pril 22 Two-time kidney transplant recipient will speak about overcoming adversity Former Oakville resi­ dent and American Idol contestant Scott Maclntrye, will perform at Walton Unit­ ed Church on Sunday, April 22. Scott, who lived in Oak­ ville until he was 14, is a re­ nowned singer, songwriter, pianist and eighth place fi­ nalist on the 2009 season of American Idol. He is also the former voice student of Walton United Church's music di­ rector Linda Fletcher. In addition to playing his hit song Look Up! Scott will also talk about overcoming adversity. Blind from birth and a two-time kidney transplant recipient, Scott was first di­ agnosed with stage-four kidney failure at 19 years old. After becoming extreme­ ly ill, he began emergency dialysis. After a year on dialysis, Scott's college piano teach­ er's wife donated her kidney to Scott and saved his life. "Without that gift of life, I never would have been on American Idol, married my wife Christina, or been able to share my story with oth­ ers. It was a very humbling experience to say the least," said Mclntrye on his web­ site. It was less than a year lat­ er that he auditioned for American Idol. That kidney lasted for eight years, then in Septem­ ber 2014, Scott was put back on the transplant waiting list for a deceased-donor kidney. 0 4 . 2 2 2 □ 1 8 9 : 3 0 AM 0 1 1 : 0 0 AM S E R V I C E S L W ALTO NU N ITE D CH U R C H 2489 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, ON W a lto n U n ite d C hurch p h o to Former American Idol contestan Scott MacIntyre will perform and speak with congregation members at Walton United Church April 22. Several months later, an anonymous living donor stepped forward and offered to undergo compatibility testing after apparently hearing about Scott's need on the radio. In June 2015, Scott under­ went his second successful kidney transplant and has since made a full recovery. "It was incredible to /ict 'PnoductuMb f t n e A e t t f o PAINTING CHURCHES BY TIN A HOWE April 27, 28 and May 4, 5, 2018, 7:00 PM • TICKETS ONLY $25 For Tickets Contact: aofproductions.ca or 416-550-8030 D o n 't m is s t h is p la y th a t T h e N e w Y o r k T im e s c a lle d , "b e a u t if u lly w r it te n ... . a t h e o r e t ic a l f a m ily p o r t r a it t h a t h a s th e s h im m e r a n d d e p th o f R e n o ir p o r t r a it s . " A n d "a r a d ia n t , lo v in g a n d z e s t f u l ly h u m o ro u s p la y . . . " "P to d u ced w ith Seu u u el p im cA , 'Ittc. Produced by Jo h n O 'H a r a a n d directed by W illard Boudreau Staring C aroline Saljlez, V irg in ia M cEwen a n d V ince Carlin think that someone I didn't know and had never met would offer to be tested as a potential kidney donor for me," MacIntyre says. "My wife and I were just so thankful." He now lives in Nashville with his family. Scott will perform at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Walton United Church is located at 2489 Lakeshore Rd., W. There is no charge to at­ tend these events. All are welcome. COMMUNITY Third South Asian festival Rang-e-Bahaar set for April 21 KEVIN NAGEL knagel@metroland.com Organizers are hoping Rang-e-Bahaar - the colours of spring - a South Asian spring bazaar and festival, will be­ come a can't-miss attraction in Oakville for years to come. This year's third such event, now an annual affair, is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, at St. Volodymyr Cultur­ al Centre at 1280 Dundas St. W. It will run from noon to 11 p.m. Many members of the Oakville community will be par­ ticipating in a celebration that features about 50 vendors displaying colourful traditional clothing, jewelry, henna and handicrafts, with snacks and entertainment also on the bill. While it should be especially appealing to the South Asian and Muslim communities, organizer Muneezah Ja- wad says it should be a fun time for people from any walk of life. "Last year we did a similar event which was very well received," she says. "We had over 1,500 documented visi­ tors." Jawad adds that the event promotes small businesses already in Oakville and could encourage new businesses to settle in the town. Similar festivals are held in Missis­ sauga, Brampton and Milton, but Jawad feel it is essential to celebrate a colourful heritage for all of Oakville to see. There is no entry fee and in addition to the food and vendors, there will be a free reptile show by Little Ray's Reptile Zoo as well as live performances. There will also be free raffles. 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