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22 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday November 5, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Company of Women present Welsh male choir in fundraising concert By Tina Depko OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Company of Women is using music to raise money for those who are less fortunate. A fundraising concert, called Evening of Music, is being held Saturday, Nov. 15 featuring the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir. The choir is donating their time for the event, while choir and Company of Women members, along with other sponsors, are covering all other costs so that 100 per cent of proceeds will go to the charity Opportunity International. "It is a touching thing to see people work together for such a good cause," said Carla Zabek, member of Company of Women and one of the concert organizers. "I think people should come to this concert to experience beautiful music and to support a worthwhile cause." The Toronto Welsh Male Choir has been around since 1995. One of the choir's objectives is to promote Welsh Culture through the study and presentation of Welsh music. From its inception, the choir has performed in churches, cathedrals and concert halls throughout Ontario, Quebec and New York state. The group will perform a variety of tunes at the upcoming concert, from traditional Welsh songs to show tunes and popular music. Zabek served as the group's former accompanist for sever- FREE Large Cappuccino Valid only at (Behind Longo's at Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street East) Bring this ad for a 350 Dundas Street East al years. She said the choir puts on a good show. "Welsh male voice choirs are famous across the world," she said. "They were looking for a charity event, so this was a good fit." Soprano Charlene Pauls will be the featured musician of the evening. The Oakville-based singer is a proponent of contemporary music, and as such, has been featured at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra's New Music Festival. Her concert and solo recital work is also broadcast on CBC Radio 2. "I think anyone who enjoys music will like this concert," Zabek said. "The quality of musicianship is very high." Company of Women is an organization that supports, connects and promotes women in business through its monthly networking meetings and various events. Its charity of choice, Opportunity International, provides small loans and entrepreneurial training to the poor in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America so they can work their way out of poverty with dignity. It also provides low-income families with access to affordable insurance products, working hand-in 905-257-3919 BREAKFAST ­ LUNCH ­ DINNER ­ DESSERTS ­ CATERING/DELIVERY ­ FREE WIRELESS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON FRIDAYS ­ LIQUOR LICENSE (MID-NOVEMBER) www.williamscoffeepub.com *No Charge See Concert page 23 CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION Learn All About Canada 6 SATURDAY CLASSES 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 13, 2008 Adult Learning Centre Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School 171 Speers Rd., Oakville REGISTER NOW [905] 849-7555 ext. 223 Your Link the Future Performing Arts Challenge TALENT CONTEST November 22, 2008 Presented by: i i i i Categories include: Vocal, Instrumental, Dance, and Variety Panel of expert judges Registration fee: $25.00 per entry Event open to all children ages 5 to 13