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D Courage Polar Bear Dip celebrates 30th anniversary in 2015 of dippers, we have brought clean water to more than 32,000 people in water projects World Vision operates around the world," said Todd. "We never imagined the impact we would have when we started this 30 years ago." The 30th Annual Courage Polar Bear Dip takes place on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 at Coronation Park in Oakville. The fun starts at 12:30 p.m. with entertainment and activities for all ages. The dip itself takes place at 2 p.m. sharp. This annual winter classic is a chance for dippers to don crazy costumes, grab some friends and start the New Year off with a refreshing plunge, all for a great cause. For more information, visit the www. polarbeardip.ca or email info@polarbeardip. ca. -- submitted by the Courage Polar Bear Dip committee 27 | Thursday, November 6, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com ippers get ready. The annual Courage Polar Bear Dip will celebrate 30 years of diving into the icy cold waters of Lake Ontario on Jan. 1, 2015. Registration is now open for dippers to sign-up, pay their registration fee and fundraise online at www.polarbeardip.ca. Registrants can create their own fundraising page and even set up a team and invite family and friends to join in the fun. "Our online registration last year helped to reduce lineups and wait times, and make things easier for everyone on Dip day," said Cheryl Singleton, one of the event organizers. "With this being our 30th anniversary, we expect more participants than ever so early online registration is highly recommended" Last year, more than 700 dippers braved the chilly waters of Lake Ontario and thousands more came to watch at Oakville's Coronation Park. The dip is organized by Oakville's own Trent and Todd Courage, who started the dip on a dare from their mother to "shakeoff the cobwebs after an intensely celebrated New Year's Eve." "(Last year) was another big success," said Trent. "It was the coldest Jan. 1 we've had in years, but we surpassed our goal and Halton.ca 311 raised more than $140,000 towards providing clean water in Rwanda." Over the past 30 years, the Courage Polar Bear Dip has grown to become Canada's largest charitable polar bear dip, with more than $1.2 million raised for clean water projects operated by World Vision Canada. Funds raised this year will support projects in Gashora and Rugarama, Rwanda. "So far, with the support of thousands NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Watermain on Dundas Street (Reg. Rd. 5) from 300m West of Towne Boulevard to Sixth Line Town of Oakville Elder Art show on display next month at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre The Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre's final exhibition of the year, Elder Art, The Youth of Yesterday, runs Dec. 5-Jan. 25, 2015. "The mandate of JCHAC is to reach out into the community," stated a press release, issued by the JCHAC. "With Elder Art, we will not only curate and hang the work of older artists who have had successful careers as artists, we pay homage with their stories." The exhibit will showcase the artwork for four artists between the ages of 82-93, who are still perfecting their craft, including Inez Demuynck, Gisela Sommer, Shirley Erskine and Sybil Rampen. The show will have an opening tea party at the 1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E. art centre on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 2-5 p.m. For more information, visit www. joshuacreekarts.com. Contract Number: Scheduled Start Date: Scheduled Completion Date: Project Manager: W-2845B-14 October 2014 June 2015 Rick Ranalli 905-825-6000 ext. 7619 On November 11, remember our Veterans It is through the sacrifice of our Veterans ­ our grandparents, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, friends and neighbours ­ that we are able to enjoy the many privileges of living in a free and democratic society. This Remembrance Day, please take a moment of silence and sincerely say "Thank you" to our Veterans, both past and present. By remembering the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have served our country, we keep their dreams of peace alive. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Nov. 12 9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 1:30 p.m. Gary Carr Regional Chair Meetings can be viewed at Halton.ca/meetings Health & Social Services Cttee. Regional Council 061114 Planning & Public Works Cttee. Nov. 13 9:30 a.m. Administration & Finance Cttee. Nov. 19 9:30 a.m. Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings.