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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 5, 2008 - 21 Celebrate International Women's Day, deliciously Each year on March 8, millions of women and men around the world mark International Women's Day. In Canada, hundreds of fairs, marches, panel discussions, films and receptions are held across the country to celebrate the achievements of women and increase awareness about the challenges they face. In addition to public events, Canadians can now create their own International Women's Day celebrations with family and friends by hosting an Amnesty International Taste for Justice dinner party. Taste for Justice is a fun and easy way to raise funds and awareness for Amnesty's global Stop Violence Against Women campaign. The idea is simple. Participants host a gathering and invite guests to make a donation towards Amnesty's life-saving human rights work. Events can be big or small ­ a formal dinner, a dessert party, potluck, pizza night, or a wine tasting, to name a few. Hosts receive a free how-to kit, including information about Amnesty's human rights research and campaign work. Whether it's a big splash or a quiet dinner with friends, Taste for Justice is a hopeful and positive way for Canadians to contribute to a safer world for women this March. More information on this topic is available online at tasteforjustice.ca or toll-free, 1-800-266-3789. - News Canada Whether it's a big splash or a quiet dinner with friends, Taste for Justice is a hopeful and positive way for Canadians to contribute to a safer world for women this March. FOREST GROVE SCHOOL ALICJA PODGORSKA & KAREN CHAPLIN Opened in the summer of 1999, Forest Grove Preschool Academy of Arts and Technology and opened in July 2005, Forest Grove Studio are respected and reputable educational facilities. Alicja and business partner Karen Chaplin have created an academy where young children's enthusiasm and imaginations have no limit. Children connect with nature and experiment with science and the arts. Alicja holds a master degree in Education and Early Childhood Education Diploma. Certified Early Childhood Educator Karen holds a diploma in administration & management from George Brown College. The school's policy is to provide an individual "Hands-on" teaching approach. Preschool, kindergarten, before and after school programs and transportation to local schools are all offered. 3420 Rebecca Street · Phone 905-827-7166 2275 Westoak Trails Blvd. · Phone 905-827-3085 Akasha's Den Gifts for the Home, Mind, Body and Spirit Owning Akasha's Den is a dream come true for Mary Wileichuk. As a retreat from the everyday stresses of life the "Den" is a healing and learning place...a haven to be who you truly are and make new friends too! Mary's passion is always evident in her warm welcome and in the merchandise, workshops and events determined to fulfill the needs of her clients and for creating more spiritual awareness. To Mary it is important that anyone coming through the door finds what they are seeking in peaceful and harmonious surroundings. 312 Lakeshore Road East South ON Reynolds Street) Mary Wileichuk 905-844-5055 · Email: info@akashasden.com www.akashasden.com (One Block East of Trafalgar, Scooter's® March Break Specials: 2007 Monday, March 10 Tuesday, March 11 1-5pm 6-10pm 1-5 pm 1-5pm 6-10pm 1-5pm 1-5pm Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages $7.00+rentals $7.00+rentals $7.00+rentals $7.00+rentals $7.00+rentals $7.00+rentals $7.00+rentals Men & women around the world celebrate International Women's Day every March 8th. Oakville's own, Julia Hanna, of Ristorante Julia is one of these successful women. A chef and restaurateur, Julia's motto has always been "family is whoever sits around the dinner table." With this belief, Julia has created a life and career that she can live her talents and dreams through. g With a strong Italian upbringing that embodied the belief that everyone is welcome at the table, Julia applies this belief to every aspect of her life. From raising her family, to the successful opening of several restaurants, culinary travels, television and radio appearances and her significant charitable work within the community of Oakville, Julia is a woman of inspiration to so many. With her career spanning more than 20 years, Julia began managing a Jazz Club in Toronto's Royal York Hotel, then opened the elegant Italian restaurant Cafe Galleria in Oakville for 10 years. Forever a student of world cuisines and food trends, she then opened the first Mediterranean inspired menu in Oakville at the award-winning Paradiso from 1993 to 2000. She now owns and operates Ristorante Julia, Latin-Italian-Inspired menu with emphasis on healthy eating has been pleasing customers for many years. This International Women's Day women across the Women s Day, world will be celebrating their achievements, and Julia Hanna will certainly be among them. Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13 Friday, March 14 WE ARE ALSO OPEN FOR ALL OUR REGULAR SESSIONS. CALL FOR INFO. P.D. Day!!! Don't forget we are open Friday, March 28rd 1-5pm Look out for Julia's new venture: "Ritorno", coming soon! Scooter's® Roller Palace 2105 Royal Windsor Dr., Mississauga (just west of Southdown Rd.) (905) 823-4001 905.844.7401 · 312 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville · www.juliasristorante.com www.scooters.on.ca