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25 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,A ugust 22,2019 insidehalton.com SPONSORED cONtENt WOODbiNE ENtERtaiNmENt Tired of going to the same old restaurant orpub? If you're looking for something differentto do this weekend, Woodbine Mohawk Park(WMP) is a hidden gem in Campbellville, Ont.,with everything from scratch cuisine to live en-tertainment in the form of harness racing. Hereare a few reasons why you can enjoy a night atthe races, even if you don't know a thing abouthorses. 1. All-you-can-eat gourmet buffets. Race-tracks are known for their buffets. At MohawkPark, chefs take it up a notch with gourmetcuisine, local ingredients and inspired seasonalrecipes-- all trackside, so you can watch theaction. There's an Italian buffet every Friday(kids eat for half price) and a prime rib buffeton Saturdays. 2. Scratch cooking and locally sourced foods.Woodbine Entertainment is recognizedas a world leader for its culinary offeringsat both of its racetracks (Mohawk Park andWoodbine Racetrack). Everything is madefrom scratch, frommayonnaise to salami to freshly baked cookies. Meats and vegetablesare sourced locally, and both the buffet and a lacarte menu options vary with the seasons. 3. You could winmoney. You don't need to bean expert to make a few bets. Customer servicereps are available to teach you the basics andhelp you place a bet on a race, with easy-to-usekiosks. And there's no need to bet big money-- you can bet as little as 20 cents-- and youmight even win a few bucks while you're at it. 4. An amazing patio. AtWMP, the expansivepatio extends right up to the racetrack, soyou're in the heart of the action while enjoy-ing the great outdoors. You'd be hard pressedto find a better summer patio anywhere in theGTHA. Plus, there's plenty of seating available,and once you get a table, it's yours for the restof the evening. 5. Spectacular fireworks.Whether it's theVictoria Day, Civic Holiday or Family Day longweekend, the fireworks at WMP are secondto none. Aside from a spectacular fireworksdisplay, there's plenty of space for everyone, so you don't have to show up early to claim a spotor fight the crowds. But youmay want to showup early anyway, because there's plenty of funto be had-- from harness racing to kids' zonesand food trucks. 6.Watch the best standardbreds in North America. Even if you don't know anythingabout horse racing, it's easy to appreciate thesheer athleticism of a racehorse, and everyyear, WMP hosts many of harness racing's mostprestigious races. This year, it's hosting the $6million Breeders Crown, where you can see thebest of the best in harness racing. 7. Fun at the casino. After watching a fewraces, walk over to Elements Casino for a nightof top-tier gaming and entertainment, such aslive table games, electronic table games, sta-dium games and slot machines--making for afun night out with friends. 8. Family fun.While youmight not think ofbringing kids to the racetrack, WMP is perfectfor family outings. Kids get to see the horsesup close (sometimes there's an opportunity to pet a retired racehorse) and they can even signup for sulky rides around the track. WoodbineEntertainment also hosts family days with kids'zones, food trucks and live entertainment. 9. It's affordable.With free parking and freeadmission, you can stay as long as you pleaseand spend as much (or as little) as you want,whether it's on hot dogs or a gourmet meal inone of the on-site restaurants. 10. Holiday fun. The weather may have cooledoff, but December is filled with live winterracing and holiday activities at Woodbine,including sleigh rides, arts and crafts, holidayworkshops and live entertainment-- ideal forthe whole family. 10 ways to enjoy the races Woodbine Mohawk Park (WMP) offers every- thing from scratch cuisine to harness racing. 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Monica Hudon, SIU commu- nications co-ordinator, empha- sized the SIU does not contact in- dividuals by phone and ask for personal information and cau- tioned residents not to give these callers any information. "We learned of the calls after dozens of individuals from across the country inquired as to whether the calls were legiti- mate," she said. The agency issued a news re- lease to minimize potential vic- timization of those who receive the calls. The initial calls were made around July 18. Anyone who receives a call from someone claiming to befrom someone claiming to bef from the SIU who asks for per-from the SIU who asks for per-f sonal information is asked to re- port this incident to antifraud- centrecentreantifraude.ca. NEWS FRAUDSTERS PRETENDING TO BE POLICE WATCHDOG AGENCY DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com