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w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER Fr id ay , D ec em be r 3 , 2 01 0 2 6 APPRECIATES YOUTH: The Optimist Club of Oakville held its annual Youth Appreciation Dinner to honour high school students from across town for their volunteer work in their school and the com- munity. In front, from left, Matthew Berg (St. Ignatius of Loyola) and Brad Cook (White Oaks Secondary School, North Campus). Middle row, from left, Tom McNaught, Optimist Club Youth Appreciation chair, Monika Minhas (T. A. Blakelock), Sarah Gianias (Oakville Trafalgar High School), Ellie Hannaford (White Oaks Secondary School, South Campus), Kiara Zuchkan (St.Thomas Aquinas) and,Alexandra DeRosa (St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School). At back, from left, Daniel Martinez (King's Christian Collegiate), Nicole Holland-MacLachlan, Mary Holshausen (Iroquois Ridge High School), Matthew Rakhit (Appleby College), Laura Oresti (Holy Trinity Secondary School) and, Joel Thakkar (Abbey Park High School). Next up is the Optimist Club of Oakville 2010 /2011 Essay Contest for students under 19 years of age themed How My Education is the Key to a Successful Future. Prizes are $500, $350, and $150 and entries are due by Jan. 15, 2011. For information, contact Mike Hoshooley at r.m.h@sympatico.ca or 905-634-2531 or Don MacDonald at dmacdonald33@cogeco.ca or 905-847-6628. SUBMITTED PHOTO Optimist ClubFREE CHRISTMAS TREES Miller Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Presented by Hans Taal Sales Representative Trees for Toys Second Annual Visit with SantaFace Painting Live Music Colouring Contest Festive Treats And more! You Give We Give! Help us help kids and bring an unwrapped toy or gift for a TEENAGER and receive a FREE Christmas Tree. Date: Saturday, December 4th Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Place: 467 Speers Road, Oakville Great Teenager Gift Ideas: Gift cards Board games Electronic games Make up Toiletries Books Hoodies or T-shirts Skateboard Sports Equipment School Equipment Watches A special thanks to the volunteers & sta of The Trees for Toys project is a fun, charitable program where donated Christmas Trees are given away, free, to anyone bringing an upwrapped toy or gift. All gifts are donated to children in the Oakville area. This year Trees for Toys is focusing on Teenagers (ages 12-16) as they are often overlooked. So please come by, enjoy the entertainment and help us help the kids of our community! All unclaimed and donated trees will be given to families in the community. For more information please contact Hans Taal at 905-845-9180 or go to www.century21.ca/hans.taal270 North Service Road W., Oakville(905) 849-8100 www.bostonpizza.com Donations may be left at any time at Mos Family Restaurant 467 Speers Road Unit B Giving Hope Today Bruce Caplan, CFP-Sunlife Financial 905-849-0906