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continued from p.1 "This celebration is an important reminder of our past and reflects Oakville's rich heritage. We are proud to be part of this annual tradition." The event begins at 1 p.m., and those who attend are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and pack a picnic lunch. Entertainment at the event includes musical performances by Tsingory Dance, the Hope Gospel Choir, Beyond Sound Empijah, and the CCAH Steel Band. On the morning of the picnic, Cycle Oakville will host its inaugural Black History Join the Black History bike tour Bike Tour from Bronte Harbour to Oakville Harbour to raise awareness of Oakville's historic ties to the Underground Railroad. The tour launch and coffee will begin at 10 a.m., at Taste of Colombia, 67 Bronte Rd., followed by the start of the ride at 10:30 a.m. It will end at the Emancipation Day Picnic with a tour of the Underground Railroad Exhibition at Erchless Estate. Everyone can participate. The Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate is located 8 Navy St. For more information, visit www.oakville.ca/museum or call 905338-4400. 3 | Friday, August 2, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Sierra Dume from the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) Steel Band performs at last year's Emancipation Day Picnic held on the grounds of the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate. | Oakville Beaver file photo (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog) DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE A STEP BEYOND IN CARE DO YOU HAVE: Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist JAZZ FESTIVAL · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? AUGUST 9-10 www.oakvillejazz.com CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 905-632-1414 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com ., labour day weekend August 30th to September 2nd, 2013 Gazebo Stage Sponsor NOW IN OAKVILLE BAR STOOL EVENT BUY 1 AT REGULAR PRICE & GET THE 2ND FOR Presents The 18th Annual 60 OFF % A Fundraising Initiative of The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore 18 Rib Teams · Crafters · Kids' Activities · More than 25 Musical Acts · Free Admission Spencer Smith Park, Burlington CanadasLargestRibfest.com OAKVILLE 905-845-6556 · 427 SPEERS RD. UNIT 6 OPEN SUNDAYS ­ NOON TO 5 P.M. www.palmabrava.com (BETWEEN DORVAL & 4TH LINE)