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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ay 9, 20 19 | 8 oakville.ca Draft Economic Development Strategy Open House Thursday, May 16 from 5-7 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road Trafalgar Room Oakville's new Draft Economic Development Strategy (2019-2024) is available for public input. The draft strategy was created based on research and consultation, and sets town priorities for the next five years in support of continued economic growth. Drop in to the public open house to learn more about the new strategy draft, and share your thoughts with Economic Development staff. For more information Amanda St. John, Senior Economic Development Officer 905-845-6601, ext. 4152 amanda.stjohn@oakville.ca investoakville.ca Public notice of pesticide use Commencing on April 22, 2019 weather permitting, and ending October 11, 2019, the Town of Oakville intends to control weeds in medians and shrub beds along the following roadsides and parks: Lakeshore Road, Church Street, Robinson Street, Dunn Street, Reynolds Street, Navy Street, Thomas Street, Allan Street, Trafalgar Road, Randall Street, Kerr Street, Bronte Road, East Street, Nelson Street, Jones Street, Marine Drive, Upper Middle Road, Third Line, Dorval Drive, Neyagawa Boulevard, Cornwall Road, Dundas Street, Bridge Road, Rebecca Street, within the Town of Oakville, using the pesticide Finalsan Pro Commercial Concentrate containing active ingredient Soap (ammonium salt of fatty acids) Registration No. 30012 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). For further information contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 (TTY 905-338-4200). Collect calls will be accepted from individuals calling long distance. There is no greater love than a mother's love. Ap- preciating all that they do comes naturally every day of the year. That being said, take the opportunity this Mother's Day to make the day more special. Check out these fun things to do with moms in Halton. LUNCH BUFFET AT MILTON BANQUET When: Sunday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Milton Banquet Hall and Conference Cen- tre, 3090 Steeles Ave. W., Milton. More info: The buffet features a brunch station, hot and cold seafood bar, roast beef carving station, antipasto bar and more. It costs $39.95 per person. MUSEUM OUTING AT HALTON COUNTY RADIAL RAILWAY When: Sunday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Halton County Radial Railway, 13629 Guelph Line, Milton. More info: Enjoy a sce- nic electric railway ride and the historic museum. Mothers get a free pass to the museum by purchasing one youth ticket. WILDFLOWER WALK FOR MOM When: Sunday, May 12, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Rd., Milton. More info: Join a guided wildflower walk at the beautiful conservation ar- ea. Afternoon tea will be served following the walk. MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AT NOBLE HALL When: Sunday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Noble Hall, 2273 Royal Windsor Dr., Oak- ville. More info: Celebrate Mother's Day with a scrumptious brunch. Res- ervation is recommended; $44.95 per person. FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP When: Sunday, May 12, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Where: Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville. More info: Learn how to make a beautiful flower ar- rangement. The workshop is hosted by Casa De Flores GTA. Registration is re- quired. MOTHER'S DAY TEA AND TOUR When: Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Ireland House Museum, 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington. More info: The Mother's Day Tea and Tour will serve premium tea, tradi- tional sandwiches and des- serts, followed by tours and demonstration. GIRLS NITE OUT COMEDY SHOW When: Sunday, May 12, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. More info: Take mom out for a night full of laughs to the performance of this all-female troupe. Tickets go for $49. LACE UP FOR LOVE WALK AND RUN When: Sunday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington. More info: The 10th an- nual Lace Up For Love event in the downtown Burlington Park features a 1-km and 5-km walk and run. Registration fee is $25 for adults. MOTHER'S DAY BUFFET AT BURLINGTON CONVENTION CENTRE When: Sunday, May 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Burlington Con- vention Centre, 1120 Bur- loak Dr., Burlington. More info: The brunch features bakery items, Bel- gium waffle station, salad bar, hot carving station, dessert and chocolate foun- tain and more; $49 per per- son. M POWER BEE HOUSE PROJECT When: Saturday, May 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Young's Phar- macy, 47 Main St. S., Georgetown. More info: Fun activi- ties that include building a bee house, planting bee- friendly flowers in decorat- ed pots, and creating spe- cial Mother's Day cards. 10 FUN THINGS TO DO ON MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND IN HALTON There's plenty to see and do with mom this Mother's Day weekend in Halton. Torstar file photo BAMBANG SADEWO bsadewo@metroland.com NEWS NO SHORTAGE OF WAYS TO SAY THANKS TO MOMS