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8- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 30, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada Let's Talk Please join us at one of the following public consultation sessions: Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Oakville Centre Lobby and Studio Theatre 130 Navy Street, Oakville Monday, May 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, North Ridge Meeting Room 1051 Glenashton Drive, Oakville For those who cannot attend the meetings in person but would like to provide input, surveys will be available on-line from May 1st through the 18th at www.oakville.ca/cultureliveshere.htm or by hardcopy through local libraries and community and seniors centres. To participate, please RSVP to culturalplan@oakville.ca or call 905-845-6601 ext. 3758. For more information about Oakville's Cultural Planning process, visit www.oakville.ca/cultureliveshere.htm. Culture lives here...now tell us how we can improve it. Help spread the word! Tell us what you really think. Culture builds our economy and makes our lives richer. Culture defines us. Tell us what you really think about the role of culture in our community. Thursday, May 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Library Auditorium 120 Navy Street, Oakville Thursday, May 15 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors 1565 Old Lakeshore Road, Oakville TOWN OF OAKVILLE WARD MEETINGS Ward 1 Meeting with Mayor Rob Burton, Regional & Town Councillor Alan Johnston and Town Councillor Ralph Robinson Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:30 ­ 9 p.m. Queen Elizabeth Park Centre, 2302 Bridge Road, Room 162 Ward 4 Meeting with Mayor Rob Burton, Regional & Town Councillor Allan Elgar and Town Councillor Roger Lapworth Thursday, May 8, 2008 7 ­ 8:30 p.m. Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line, Room B Mayor Burton and your Town Councillors invite you to your local Ward Meeting. Beginning this spring, each ward will be hosting question and answer sessions to provide residents with the opportunity to address issues concerning them and to learn more about the accomplishments of Council. Please watch for when your Ward Meeting will be held. Nomin ! ate a Community ChampiotnMay 9, 2008 ed o extend e Nomination Deadlin SPORT DEVELOPMENT AWARD ­ Sponsored by Tim Hortons Recognizes an individual or organization whose outstanding contribution of leadership has helped to further the development of sports in Oakville. HERITAGE AND HISTORY AWARD ­ Sponsored by the Invidiata Team Recognizes an individual or organization who has made an outstanding contribution to Oakville's Heritage and History by aiding in the preservation and celebration of Oakville's natural, built and cultural heritage. ARTS AWARD ­ Sponsored by the Oakville Beaver Recognizes an individual or organization who, through their volunteerism, has contributed to the enhancement of the arts in Oakville. YOUTH AWARD ­ Sponsored by Royal Bank Recognizes a youth individual or group (18 years and under) who has made positive contributions towards enriching Oakville's quality of life. INTERNATIONAL AWARD - Sponsored by Riordon Design Recognizes an individual or organization who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to an international initiative or project. For more information and nomination forms, visit www.oakville.ca or contact Louise Veres at 905-845-6601 ext.3154 or email lveres@oakville.ca Everyone has friends and colleagues who spend countless hours volunteering and supporting the many facets of our diverse community. This generous spirit is evident all around us. What better way to acknowledge their contribution than to nominate them for an Oakville Community Spirit Award. The Oakville Community Spirit Awards honours individuals, organizations, businesses and groups who help achieve our goal of making Oakville the most livable town in Canada. To celebrate Oakville's Community Champions, we encourage everyone to nominate that special someone who will make the awards evening truly magical. NOMINATIONS In order to recognize these volunteers, we need the Oakville community to submit the stories of these very deserving people. All nominees must be residents of Oakville and dedicate their volunteer time to an Oakville organization or initiative. Nomination forms can be filled out on-line at www.oakville.ca, or picked up at Town Hall, all three Oakville Community Centres and Oakville Public Library locations. Nomination deadline is May 9, 2008. AWARD CATEGORIES GROUP VOLUNTEER AWARD ­ Sponsored by Sun Life Financial Recognizes a group of three or more individuals who have come together to volunteer their time toward a shared goal/activity or event involving leadership, innovation and creativity. Activities or events can benefit all ages. INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER AWARD ­ Sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant Recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding volunteer contribution towards improving the well-being of Oakville residents of any age group. SENIOR AWARD ­ Sponsored by Seniors Helping Seniors Recognizes a senior (65 years and older) or group who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the Oakville community during their retirement years.