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Oakville Beaver, 14 Nov 2014, p. 11

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Smalley speaks up against bullying continued from p.1 tion of Peace Week with a focus on anti-bullying. Activities include: · YMCA Candlelight Walk for Peace, Monday (Nov. 17), 6:45-8:30 p.m. at the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA. Bring family and friends for a special walk through the neighbourhood, lighting ceremony and hot chocolate. All ages. Free. · Yoga for Peace, Tuesday (Nov. 18) and Thursday, Nov. 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA. All ages welcome for a free, drop-in yoga class to explore the meaning of peace. · What to do if Your Child is bullied with Kirk Smalley, Stand for the Silent, Tuesday (Nov. 18), 6:30 p.m. at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. Tickets cost $5 with proceeds to Stand for the Silent. · YMCA Community Breakfast for Peace, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:00-9:30 a.m. at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd. Tickets cost $25 each or $220 for a table of 10. Smalley, who formed the anti-bullying organization Stand for the Silent with his wife and students in their town, Perkins, Okla., travels across the U.S. speaking to students about bullying. His 11-year-old son Ty committed suicide as a result of being bullied at school. The message he delivers is that every person can play a role in ending bullying. The Smalley family's story has been featured in two documentaries, Bully and The Bully Effect. Smalley will be the featured speaker at the YMCA Community Breakfast for Peace. His visit to Oakville marks just the second time he has brought his anti-bullying message to Canada. During the breakfast event, YMCA Peace Medallions and a $500 award for charitable work will be presented to an adult, youth, and group in Oakville who will be recognized for their work in building peace and a stronger community. For more information, visit www. ymcaofoakville.org. Create your dream Crea h t a B r o n e Kitch F n o I t a l l a t s n I e e r expIres nov. 30/2014 11 | Friday, November 14, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com expIres oFFer 0 2014 nov. 3 / Free InstallatIon oFFer Correction: The story, Find a Be Kind Bell on RAK Day and spread kindness, in the Friday, Nov. 13 issue of the Oakville Beaver on Random Act of Kindness Day included incorrect information. The day is organized by the Oakville Community Foundation. The Beaver regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused. 20 years experIenCe | QualIty CraFtsmanshIp | Custom desIgns Call for a Free Estimate 905-844-3332 www.aromakitchens.ca Visit our showroom: 333 Wyecroft Rd. Unit 3, Oakville Oakpark Pet Hospital invites you to visit our new, state-of-the-art clinic at our Tour our expanded facilities including: · Laparoscopic surgery · Laser therapy · Physiotherapy - including an underwater treadmill · Do-it-yourself dog wash with easily accessible tubs and dryers Open HOuse sunday november 16 Join us 10 am - 3 pm for our Open House and charity dog walk for the Farley Foundation. Dog walk to take place at 11 am. Refreshments and facility tours to follow. Oakpark Pet Hospital 370 DunDas sTreeT easT, Oakville www.oakparkpethospital.com www.farleyfoundation.org info@oakparkpethospital.com

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