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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 15, 2008 - 39 Santa Claus Parade colouring contest The Oakville Santa Claus Parade has launched its annual colouring contest, created again this year by Steve Nease, wellknown for his entertaining Pud cartoons published weekly in The Oakville Beaver. Children between 5 and 10 will have the chance to win the seat beside Mrs. Claus, and ride at the start of this year's Parade along side the Parade Grand Marshall. Children ages three and four will have the chance to win a special prize just for their age group. Kara Francey, last year's winner, rode in a Cinderella carriage with Mrs. Claus and had this to say about her experience: "Mrs. Claus is really nice and being in the Parade with her was so much fun." Kara's advice to other children is to take extra special care when colouring so that they too can have the chance to ride with Mrs. Claus in the Santa Claus Parade. The colouring contest is now available online and has appeared in the Kids Section of the Oct. 11, Oakville Beaver edition. It will also appear in the Oct. 25 edition. Children can get creative and into the Christmas spirit by colouring a picture celebrating A Child's Magical Christmas, this year's Parade theme. Kids, hurry and get your markers and crayons out because the colouring contest runs only until Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. For contest rules and to download your entry form, check out our website at www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca . For the first time this year, kids will get the chance to win either a ride in the window of Santa's float, a ride on the Kerr Rhapsody in Yellow fundraiser Nov. 28 International décor icon Debbie Travis and two fashion shows featuring Oakville firefighters wearing fashions by Jonathan Quinn Menswear and local models from Inside Story Fine Lingerie will highlight Rhapsody in Yellow, the Zonta Club of Oakville's second annual gala fundraiser for Halton women victims of abuse Friday, Nov. 28. The gala will take place at the Burlington Convention Centre, 1120 Burloak Dr. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m., dinner is at 7:15 p.m. Tickets cost $150 per person or VIP $200 per person includes champagne reception with Travis at 5:30 p.m. and preferred seating. The evening will also include entertainment by Sheridan College Theatre Arts students and special guests, silent and live auctions, dancing and more. Tickets are available through the Sheridan College Box Office 905-815-4049 or Fax 905-8154082 Zonta Oakville has been working in the Halton community for 35 years. Zonta Oakville is a small, but vibrant group of professional women, that works together to help women and children in the community. For information, visit www.zontaoakville.com. Village BIA float or to light the Christmas tree at the Kerr Village annual tree lighting. As part of the Kerr Village Halloween Happenings on Saturday, Oct. 25 kids can take part in a Scavenger Hunt in Kerr Village. For more information on this event and to print your scavenger hunt card, visit www.kerrvillage.ca or www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca. Now in its 60th year, the Oakville Santa Claus Parade is a cherished tradition in Oakville. The parade is on Saturday, Nov. 15 beginning at 9 am. The parade will begin at Lakeshore Road and Reynolds, go west on Lakeshore to Kerr Street, north on Kerr and end at Kerr and Stewart Streets. For more information on the Oakville Santa Claus Parade, visit www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca or leave a message at 905815-5981. Discover a local favourite - Bronte Chinese Cuisine With the same care a chef puts into bringing recipes to life, the same expertise has contributed to the longevity of a local favourite, Bronte Chinese Cuisine. It all starts with quality. Owner John Lam demands it. In fact, `Quality always comes first' is the restaurant's motto. And since 1995, when Bronte Chinese Cuisine was part of the Bronte neighbourhood, consistently high standards have been primary. Quantity and hospitality are equally important. In the move to Hopedale Mall in 2006 Bronte Chinese Cuisine also kept quality, quantity and hospitality at the forefront. Oakville Beaver readers attested to this, voting Bronte Chinese Cuisine their favourite in 2007 and 2008. Regular diners from Mississauga, Milton, Burlington and Hamilton frequent the restaurant for a menu full of reasons. From the Bo Bo platter chock full of barbequed meats and won tons, to the Dry Ginger Beef tenderloin, to the Mango Shrimp made with snow peas and a chef's special fruit sauce, to General Tao's Chicken sautéed with broccoli in a spicy sauce. Guests also enjoy eating lunch and dinner surrounded by the elegant, peaceful ambiance of the dining room, which is made up of dark wood furniture, orange drum lighting, frosted, etched glass panel walls and caramel coloured leather seating. "We're so grateful to all of our customers who have supported us through all of our years in business," said John. "And we look forward to welcoming new diners too." While it's the restaurant's philosophy to treat every customer with absolute hospitality, new customers are given an added incentive. Each receives a VIP card that entitles them to a 10 per cent discount on the next meal enjoyed in the dining room. It's a nice perk considering that Bronte Chinese Cuisine restaurant's prices are already affordable. Certainly parking is the right price. It's free and ample at Hopedale Mall. For those who prefer to take their food order home, it's a handy feature. Delivery is an option too. To browse the menu from home and call in your order, or for a virtual tour of the restaurant's interior log on to www.brontechinesecuisine.com. Ritorno 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER! Return to the Table The Italian Way BRONTE Chinese Cuisine OPEN SINCE 1995 NOW OPEN! General Manager - Courtney Baker, Owner - Julia Hanna, Sous Chef - Matthew Roots, Executive Che f - Carl Dahl Dundas St. (Hwy 5) (HWY 5) DUNDAS ST. TRAFALGAR RD. Trafalgar Road R To Hamilton QEW 1515 REBECCA ST., OAKVILLE e Roa Bronte Road 261 Oak Walk Drive 905-257-5881 www.ritorno.ca Fourth Line h d Third Line Near new mall entrance by Zellers · Own entrance at the front of the restaurant. Restaurant is open even after the mall is closed. Rebecca Lakeshore Rd. 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