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Girls get star treatment Dancers host fundraising ball Continued from page 32 33 · Wednesday, February 29, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com submitted photo as flip models: Four Oakville girls were randomly drawn to become models for the tween clothing store Triple Flip. The contest chose 24 winners, all selected randomly. Each model received star treatment during a one-day shoot at the Newmarket store recently. The idea behind the photo shoot is to have real girls as models for Triple Flip. The Oakville girls, from left are: Makayla Carter (9), Mary Russell (13), Kristen Dion (11) and Katie Ivancic (12). Oireachtas (oireachtas meaning gathering), which regularly see more than 2,000 participants. The event was held in Ottawa this past November. The local qualifiers are Julia Silano, Emily Politeski, Brooke Ezekiel, Jacqueline Boutilier, Rebecca Stewart, Laura Ryan, Mackenzie Wade, Katie Holbrook, Heather Fletcher, Naomi Marsh, Isabella Sims and Ainsley Flemington. To help cover some of the costs of attending the world competition, the girls are hosting The Claddagh Ball on Saturday, March 3. The event takes place at Le Dome Banquet Hall, located at located at 1173 North Service Rd. E. In the spirit of the Claddagh (which is an Irish symbol of friendship, loyalty and love) the dancers will perform for their guests during the gala event. The event will feature dancing, dinner and a silent auction. The ball starts at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $85. Space is limited. For tickets, contact Goggin-Wade bgogginwade@cogeco.ca or Brad Quinn at brad@tngleaders.com. Furthermore, this St. Patrick's Day, the dancers will be touring the Oakville community, performing in a number of places. community VISUAL ARTS March 1: Opening night party, 7 p.m. ­ 10 p.m. Tazeen Qayyum at the Artist Project Toronto at Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place. Booth 740. For tickets visit: www.theartistprojecttoronto. com/buy-tickets/ March 1: ArtWorks Oakville presents and exhibition of original art work under the theme "Sunshine Warms the Soul". Until April 13 at Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road. Contact Theresa at 905337-9160. Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre is proud to present, Art from the Heart, A Juried Show of Differently Abled Artists, until March 25. Come witness the doors of human spirit. Visit www.joshuacreekarts.com for more information. Art s calendar PERFORMING ARTS March 3: Curtis Ray Smith at Jonathans J-Bistro every Saturday night from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. For more information visit: www.curtisraysmith.com or reverbnation.com/curtisraysmith. March 2: The Entertainers afternoon performance of "Hey, Look Us Over". Performing a variety of songs in the barbershop style with guest performers Circle of Harmony female chorus. Contact jnriddle@sympatico.ca. March 3 & 4: The Oakville Chamber Orchestra presents: Merry Olde England. Central Baptist Church, 340 Rebecca St. Tickets are available at www.oakvillechamber.org, by calling (905) 483-6787, or at the door. March 3: St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts presents: The Schumann Letters, 8p.m. Written by and starring Colin Fox as narrator, with Susan Gilmour Bailey, soprano and Michael Kim, piano. Visit www.stjudeschurch.net/ March 22, 25 & 28: The Oakville Players present Harvey by Mary Chase. Enjoy this delightful tale of the adventures of mild mannered Elwood and his invisible best friend. For tickets call the Box Office: 905-815-2021. AND OUR MEDIA PARTNER LITERARY ARTS March 6&13 Welcome to Creative Writing Book editor Brian Henry continues to enlighten his students on how to become a better creative writer. Admission is $130 To reserve a spot now please email, brianhenry@sympatico.ca. March 3: How to Write a Bestseller Book editor Brian Henry and New York Times bestselling author Kelly Armstrong want to give you tips on how to write a bestselling novel. To reserve a spot email, brianhenry@sympatico.ca March 23 & 24: Masterworks of Oakville Chorus & Orchestra performs Mahler's Symphony No. 2. Join us for a wonderful performance complete with a 90-piece orchestra. Admission is $25. For more information: www.masterworksofoakville.ca HERITAGE & CULTURE March 24 Queen Elizabeth Park Grand Opening Join the Town of Oakville, the Oakville Arts Council and many local artists and arts groups for the grand opening of QEPCCC. Activities for people of all ages. Visit www.oakville.ca. March 12: March Break creative art classes for kids age 7 -12 at the Oakville Arts Society. Pottery, drawing, painting and cartooning. For more information or to download a registration form visit www.oakvilleartsociety.com. March 15: Oakville Quilters Guild monthly meeting. This month is our walk-about, with quilting demonstrations. Central Baptist Church. Admission is $7, refreshments included. For more information, go to www.oakvillequiltersguild.ca March 31: Oakville Arts Society workshop "Start An Artistic Business in 12 Easy Steps" with Instructor Bruce Outridge. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Cost $75, OAS members: $65. For more information: info@oakvilleartsociety.com March 7&14 Extreme Creative Writing Classes continue to help get the creative juices flowing. Brian Henry has been a teacher for more then 25 years and offers a no pressure environment. To reserve a spot please email: brianhenry@sympatico.ca Want your arts event listed? Join the Oakville Arts Council today. For more arts event listings visit www.oakvillearts.com or call 905-815-5977. Mahler's Symphony No. 2 On Friday March 23 and Saturday March 24, 8:00 pm at St Matthew Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage Tickets To buy tickets, or for list of ticket vendors $25 for adults A Oakville's Cog eco St ars Among Us `12 rt s wards Applications at www.oakvillearts.com To be a part of this monthly calendar supporting The Oakville Arts Council, please contact Alycia Howe at visit www.masterworksofoakville.ca or call 905.399.9732 Entries open to local talent of all ages in all arts disciplines Deadline: March 30, 2012 905-845-3824 ext 278 or ahowe@oakvillebeaver.com