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20 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday June 28, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com First annual Canada Day on Kerr Celebration The Kerr Village B.I.A. will present its first annual Canada Day on Kerr celebration on Saturday, July 1. Join Richard Messer, chair of the Kerr Village BIA and its board of directors in raising the Canadian Flag at noon in Heritage Square. Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn will follow with opening remarks and a cake-cutting ceremony. There will be live entertainment for both the young and the young at heart, a chance to see local artists in action, experience henna tattooing with Bert Jackson, and hear local musicians. Light refreshments will be available, with the proceeds going to Kerr Street Ministries for its continued support of youth. The fun and festivities will move to the lower part of Kerr Street (between Rebecca Street and Lakeshore Road) as it is closed to traffic from 2-6 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided by Oakville's own headliners The Kings ­ (Switching to Glide), sharing the stage with SkyStone, Volition Aire and other talented Canadian musicians. A full afternoon lineup includes skateboard demonstrations by Hustler Skateboards. Local artist Bert Jackson will showcase his talent, and merchants will offer displays. The kids on Kerr can enjoy some face painting with a Canada Day theme. For more information visit www.kerrvillagebia.ca. Canada Day Celebration in Bronte Village The day will begin with a Pancake Breakfast which will be served at 9 a.m. by the Oakville Trafalgar Lions Club. The Kinsmen Club will be hosting the Beer Garden in Bronte Heritage Park near the Butterfly Gazebo from Noon until 10 p.m. .John Marlatt and the Pic-A-Deli will be providing musical entertainment in the Butterfly Gazebo during the afternoon. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 12 Noon on the stage by Bronte Road and Marine Dr. The Town Crier will open the Ceremony. Municipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal Dignitaries have been invited to bring greetings. Birthday Cake will be served after the greetings and the singing of O Canada which will be performed by Rebecca Fernandes. Bronte Road between Marine Drive and Jones St. will be lined with local and visiting vendors doing demonstrations, selling crafts, gifts, jewellery and food. There will be face painters and bouncies for youngsters to enjoy. Mike Morningstar will present a martial arts demonstration during the serving of the Canada Day Birthday Cake. Entertainment will continue with the final judging for Battle of the Band Contest which is sponsored by the Moonshine Café and the Pic-a-Deli restaurant. This is the final judging to select the top Bands for 2006. These are talented Oakville and Bronte amateur entertainers. Give them your support by coming out to cheer their efforts. Entertainment on the Bronte Rd. Stage between 7:00 p.m. and 11 p.m. is still being negotiated. The feature artist of the evening Johannes Linstead, will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The annual Fireworks Display, sponsored by the Bronte Village BIA and Mattamy Homes will take place following the performance by Johaness Linstead. For further information please call Liz Behrens at 905825-3258. #1 Website oakvillebeaver