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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday April 18, 2008 - 37 Getting to and getting into the Waterfront Festival N ow is the time to say goodbye to winter and get your summer started, as the Oakville Waterfront Festival announces its 17th anniversary celebrations taking place June 20 , 21 and 22. Included in Festival and Events Ontario's new Top 100 list, the Oakville Waterfront Festival is renowned for its first-class musical entertainment and its action-packed family activities. Each year, Coronation Park comes alive with a weekend full of entertainment the whole family can enjoy. Concerts, craft show, children's village, theme park, beer garden, community performers, dog show and the spectacular fireworks will all return this year along with new events in honour of Family Day. There have been some changes to the ticket pricing structure this year, but you still get the same great value of unlimited re-entry all weekend long. Tickets at the gate during the Festival cost $15 each. Children three and under get in for free. You'll save $2 if you purchase your tickets in advance, on the website, at Shoppers Drug Mart, or at most Oakville banks, and you get an even greater deal if you purchase for the entire family or friends at once. When you buy five or more tickets in advance, they are just $11 each. That's a $20 savings when you purchase five tickets. But you must buy in advance to get it. All tickets cost $15 at the gate. Advance tickets are on sale mid-May until close of business day on Thursday, June 19. Individual tickets are issued at the banks, and can be printed from the website. A single family pass is issued at Shoppers Drug Mart ­ convenient if your party is all coming together. There have been some changes to the buses also this year, but you still get the same great convenience. Park at Sheridan College, Oakville GO or Bronte GO stations, and hop on one of the free Festival shuttles that operate continuously throughout Festival weekend. Oakville Transit also operates regular buses at regular Transit rates all weekend long, making it easy for everyone to get to the action. For complete bus schedules and rates, visit Oakville Transit at www.oakvilletransit.com For details, as they become available, visit www.oakvillefestival.com, and stay tuned to The Oakville Beaver, Cogeco Cable 23, CHCH News, and 102.9 K-Lite fm. Join us as Tim Hortons presents the 17th annual Oakville Waterfront Festival. -- Submitted by the Oakville Waterfront Festival Winston Churchill 24 Armstrong on Afghanistan The Kensington Retirement Residence hosts What is Canada Doing in Afghanistan? with Sally Armstrong on Tuesday, April 22. The talk will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., The Kensington Retirement Residence located at 25 Lakeshore Rd. W. Members of the community are invited to hear Armstrong speak. An Amnesty Award winner, a member of the Order of Canada, a documentary filmmaker, teacher, human rights activist and contributing editor to Maclean's magazine, Armstrong has covered stories in conflict zones from Bosnia and Somalia to Rwanda and Afghanistan. She will discuss the current situation and her views about Canada's role in Afghanistan. For information or to reserve contact 905-844-4000. Make Your Dream Home A Reality It's not different merchandise; it's just merchandised differently. Call 1-800-606-9547 today or visit directbuy.com Call 1-800-606-9547 today or visit directbuy.com foryour for your FREE Insider's Guide to Buying Direct and Visitor's Pass to the DirectBuy showroom near you. Visitor's Pass to the DirectBuy showroom near you. Mississauga V23 PSYCHIC 3 DAYS ONLY FAIR April 25, 26 & 27th Friday: 2pm-10pm Saturday: 11am-10pm Sunday: 11am-6pm Men are sought to be Big Brothers Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton is calling on men to consider the value in being a buddy to a local boy. The agency has launched a campaign to find 100 men in 2008 to be matched with a boy aged five to 14 years. It could be for as little as one hour a week in the InSchool Mentor program or two to four hours a week in the Big Brother one-toone program. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and volunteering call 905-339-2355 or visit www.bbbshalton.ca. Psychics, Tarot Cards, Auras, Palmistry, Crystals, Fortune Tellers, Lectures & More. Admission: $3 $2 admission with this ad Quality Inn, Oakville 754 Bronte Rd. ALL SHOW TIMES ARE SUPPLIED BY THE THEATRES