18 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 21, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com New Roots store NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER OLYMPIC WELCOME: At the new Roots Store in downtown Oakville, Don Green, left, and Michael Budman, right, were given an Olympic welcome by Olympic Gold medalist kayaker Adam van Koeverden on Saturday. The store is a new concept for the Roots chain -- an all women's store selling women's apparel, accessories and leather. The store is located at 170 Lakeshore Rd. E. This is the second store for this Canadian retailer in the Oakville area, with its other location on the lower level of Oakville Place (selling men's, women's and babies apparel). Countdown in paradise www.rbg.ca/187 NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER AND DANCE Wednesday, December 31; 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; RBG Centre Bring in the New Year at the Gardens. Dinner catered by Pepperwood. Dance the year away with our DJ. Party favours, midnight champagne toast, and more. TICKETS: $125 per person RBG members: $105 per person (must purchase in person with valid membership card). Adults only. Contact Ainsley: 905-527-1158, ext. 532 agelder-vanveen@rbg.ca Catering & Special Events RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Hamilton/Burlington · Free parking 905-527-1158 · www.rbg.ca/187