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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 16, 2008 - 15 Interesting ways to celebrate Heritage Week Celebrate Heritage Week with your friends and family. Why not start a tradition you can enjoy year after year? Try one of the unique suggestions below or think of a new way to celebrate a historic town - Oakville! - Visit the heritage trails and read about Oakville's history along the way at any of the 16 information stations. Visit http://www.oakvilletrails.ca/ for a map and information. - Spend a few silent minutes at the Trafalgar Memorial - a war memorial that recognizes Trafalgar Township veterans who served during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. (Central Park Drive and Oak Park Boulevard by Wal-Mart) - Research your family tree to discover your own heritage - was someone famous or historical important an ancestor of yours? Use http://www.lac-bac.gc.ca/genealogy/index-e.html as a starting place or visit your local library. - Read the articles in this Heritage Week insert! History buffs and residents of Oakville work hard to celebrate and preserve our heritage through programs like this. - Take a guided tour through a preserved historical property! FOr example, Erchless Estate is now the Oakville Museum, restored accurately to 1925. Open afternoons Tuesday-Sunday at 8 Navy Street downtown. Visit www.oakvillemuseum.com/index.htm for details. - Introduce your child's teacher to the fantastic education programs available. Early Settler inclass program includes hands-on projects like butter churning and using a quill pen. Visit www.oakvillemuseum.com/school.htm for further information. - Share your heritage gems - if you have photos, diaries, stories artifacts or information, contact a local heritage organisation and help them preserve the past. - Make a donation of time or resources to a local organisation. Your assistance will help preserve valuable memories! Compiled by Stacey Biggar Your chance to become a part of the community: Working with the CFO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF OAKVILLE 478 Morden Rd., Suite 204, Oakville, ON L6K 3W4 www.thecfo.org, info@thecfo.org Phone: 905-844-3562 Charitable Registration # 89194374 RR0001 Name: (Including: Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss./Dr./Other ­ please specify) Address: City: Tel: ( E-mail: I wish to make a gift of: $50 $100 $250 Other: $ Postal Code: ) in support of: The Community Foundation of Oakville's Community Initiative Program OR In keeping with the intent of a Community Foundation to build a capital base which will generate income in perpetuity for charitable activities, I direct this contribution to be held as capital (Section 149.1(12)(b)(I) Income Tax Act) in perpetuity, (unless otherwise specified), and the income be distributed annually to charitable projects, and I hereby further direct my contribution to the: Oakville Heritage Trust Fund Oakville Environmental Fund Learn about the rich and robust history of Oakville using any of the resources here: The Community Foundation of Oakville · http://www.thecfo.org/ The Trafalgar Township Historical Society · http://www.trafalgartownshiphistory.ca/ The Oakville Historical Society · http://www.oakvillehistory.org/ The Bronte Historical Society · 905-825-5552 United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada · http://www.uelac.org Oakville Heritage · http://www.oakville.ca Ontario Geneaological Society · Halton Peel Branch · contact Jane Watt jwatt@ica.net Halton Region Museum · http://www.halton.ca/museum/ Oakville Public Library Local History · http://www.opl.on.ca/History.php Cheque enclosed (payable to The Community Foundation of Oakville) Credit Card (Visa or MC): Card # Signature: Exp date: Or Donate Online at: www.thecfo.org. Many Thanks! I would like to receive more information about The Community Foundation of Oakville. Please send to me: Information about establishing a fund Information about including the foundation in my Estate Planning We protect your personal information and adhere to all legislative requirements with respect to privacy protection. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing list. If you wish to be removed from our list, please contact us and we will be pleased to accommodate your request. Through your gift, the Foundation can continue to support many vital organizations in our community Proud to Support Oakville's Great Heritage! SERVING HALTON TEAMS SINCE 1941 Welcome to our team sports location Hockey · Baseball · Slo Pitch · Roller Hockey Lacrosse · Team Uniforms Supplier of: 450 South Service Road, Oakville 905.337.9381 STORE HOURS: Monday-Tuesday 9-6, Wednesday-Friday 9-8, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-4