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Dog Guides open house Dog Guides doing laundry, guiding around obstacles, and alerting to an alarm clock are just some things people can expect to see at Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides annual fall Open House this Saturday (Sept. 29). Members of the community are invited to the Oakville Dog Guide training school located at 152 Wilson St. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to learn more about how Dog Guide puppies become lifechanging companions to Canadians with disabilities. The event will feature demonstrations from the five Dog Guide programs, the opportunity to cuddle foster puppies and tour the building. Foster families and staff from the puppy program will also be onsite to discuss their experiences with their foster pups and explain how to become a foster parent. "The open house gives everyone a chance to see what goes into raising and training Dog Guides; from the adorable puppy stage to skills training," said Sandy Turney, executive director in a press release. "People are often amazed by the number of things our Dog Guides do for Canadians with disabilities." In addition to the tours and demonstrations, a silent auction will take place throughout the day. It will help raise funds to cover the cost of raising and training Dog Guides, which is approximately $20,000 per dog. Each eligible candidate is provided a Dog Guide -- including all required training, travel and accommodation -- at no cost. Auction items include gift certificates, spa packages, brewery tours and tickets to shows. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is a registered charity dedicated to assisting Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them Dog Guides at no cost. Since 1983, Lions Foundation of Canada has been providing specially-trained Dog Guides to more than 1,800 men, women and children of all ages. Lions Foundation of Canada trains five types of Dog Guides -- Canine Vision Dog Guides, providing assistance to people who are blind or visually impaired; Hearing Ear Dog Guides, for people who are deaf or hard of hearing; Special Skills Dog Guides, providing assistance to Canadians with physical disabilities; Seizure Response Dog Guides, helping Canadians with epilepsy; and Autism Assistance Dog Guides, helping children with autism spectrum disorder. 23 · Thursday, September 27, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE'S BIGGEST & ONLY HALLOWEEN SPECIALTY STORE WE'RE BACK Y WEEKL RE IN-STO S! L SPECIA n We're o · · · · · Linen Warehouse saLe! neW product arriving WeekLy! Up To Comforters Bath Accessories Mattress Pads Draperies Decorative Cushions 70% · · · · · New Selectio o f A re a n Accent & Rugs! We stock: ADULTS Women's Costumes Men's Costumes Unisex Costumes Group Costumes Dream Girl Costumes CHILDREN Girl's Costumes Boy's Costumes The latest thing Theatrical Contact Toddler Costumes Lenses Baby Costumes $59.99 DECORATIONS (great selection of colors) New Decor for 2012 Spirit Exclusive Decor Animatronics Body Parts Halloween Party Supplies Skeletons & Reapers Lights & Fog Machines Props & Accessories COME EXPERIENCE ALL NEW ANIMATRONICS, A BRAND NEW COLLECTION OF ZOMBIE AND Rodents, Reptiles & Insects WEREWOLF BABIES, PLUS BACK Tombstones & Fences BY POPULAR DEMAND-OUR Yard & Outdoor INCREDIBLE JUMPING SPIDER (over 2' wide) (loads in stock) Halloween Decorations · Life Size Figures To Haunt Window & Wall Cling every Imagination Theatrical Contact Lenses · Decorate your Home, Bar, WIGS, HATS & MASKS Restaurant, Business etc. · If we don't have it, it ACCESSORIES & MAKEUP IT'S BIG AND IT'S SCARY! probably hasn't been invented. off Retail! Sheet Sets Area Rugs Towels Bath Rugs "Bed In A Bags" Many Quality Brands · · · · Kitchen & Dining Linen Pillows Duvets And Much More! VERY LOW PRICES...ALL THE TIME! luxury tableware, cookware, cutlery & linen! designer Brand 3pc Bath, hand, Wash While Quantities last! toWels! toWels! toWels! $ ONLY draperY panels $ coZY coMForters in twin & double! STARTING AT ONLY 99 9A L L 14 necK roll perFect For with $100 purchase students' (before taxes) dorMs! S A L E S F I N A L ! 99 FREE one selected selected area rugs 5x7 $ STARTING AT ONLY Other Sizes Available If you like Halloween, you'll love our store! 1289 Marborough Ct. at Trafalgar Road 29 99 OAKVILLE 576 Evans Ave. Etobicoke Store Hours Mon.-Sat: 9:30am - 5pm Sun:11am - 5pm Bring in coupon to receive an additional This coupon must be surrendered 10% discount on all purchases 289-795-8356 At the corner of Cumberland BURLINGTON 10,000 sq. ft. 3245 Fairview St. 10% oakr OFF to cashier at time of purchase to receive discount. Not valid with any other discounts. Expires Sept. 30, 2012. 289-442-5908 www.spirithalloween.com