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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 11, 2009 · 8 ATHENA Oakville scholarships taking steps forward By Angela Blackburn The afternoon tea/fashion show event will brighten the day by looking ahead -- and help local women Stepping into the latest fashion, get ahead thanks to the ATHENA a new job or a new lifestyle takes Oakville scholarship program. courage. The cash raised will be used to either increase the number of scholarships or boost the value of scholarships handed out annually BAR AND GRILL by ATHENA Oakville. For all your sports and entertainment needs. If it's a success, other such Mondays fundraisers could follow, according NO COVER to ATHENA Oakville Scholarship are $ CHARGE! a Pound Committee chair and show coWings! organizer Cindy Popp. Showcasing fashions from Studio 49, the gala will take place $ from 1-4 p.m. at LeDome Banquet Drink CIALS Hall at 1173 North Service Rd. E. SPEtween Be Tickets cost $65 and are availFriday, March. 13th pm 5pm-9y Dail able in advance until Friday, March 20 through the Oakville Chamber Sundays of Commerce at www.oakvilSaturday, March. 14th 2 lbsitwings lechamber.com. & P cher Evanka Osmak, anchor of $ THE HIP ARE COMING! 95 Rogers Sportnet, will be the emcee. 381 Kerr Street, Oakville Behind the fashion extravaganza is Georgetown-based Studio 49, 905-842-9009 Open Mon.-Sun. 5pm-2am which is run by Debbie Glover. Studio 49 specializes in personOAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF ATHENA Oakville will Spring Forward into Fashion on Sunday, March 29. It will do so in support of many local women springing into a new job, role or lifestyle. LESS THAN LEVEL 5 S O U L M AT E 4 Z E US K ARAOKE 24 KAREN NEWMAN / OAKVILLE BEAVER SPRINGING FORWARD: Betty Wood, chair of ATHENA Oakville, models a dress from Studio 49. www.lessthanlevel.ca alized wardrobing and closet organization. The afternoon tea will offer champagne and a cash bar -- and lots to watch while sipping. The fashions will be presented from the private collection of Glover. Designs will be from Cambio Jeans, Save the Queen Tops, Marc Aurel, A G Jeans, Michael Kors Casual Wear and Shoes by Michael Kors, among others. Those attending will receive a $75 coupon from Studio 49. ATHENA Oakville recognizes individuals for their professional excellence, service to the community and their efforts in helping women attain their professional goals and leadership skills. In addition, there are scholarships to mature women, which have gone to Sheridan College students and $500 toolkits for women in the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) program at Halton's Centre for Skills Development and Training. For more information, visit www.athenafoundation.org or www.athenaoakville.ca. LIVE Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada E A RT H H O U R MARCH 28 8:30 P.M. Sign up today at www.earthhour.org or on Facebook ­ Earth Hour Oakville For one hour, reduce the amount of electricity you use and make a difference. KEEP SAFETY IN MIND THIS MARCH BREAK Enjoy your time off this March Break, but remember to keep away from stream, creeks and stormwater management ponds (SWMPs). As the weather warms up, water that seems still can often be flowing quickly under the surface. The Town would like to remind residents that SWMPs are not intended or maintained for recreational use. For the health and safety of the public, recreational activities are prohibited. For safe area to skate, visit the Town's website at www.oakville.ca for March Break skating times. How do you feel about drive-thrus in Oakville? This is your opportunity to let us know what you think. survey is to collect information on the views and attitudes towards drive-thrus, including fast food and banking facilities. The survey will be available online from March 22 to April 4 at www.oakville.ca. DRIVE-THRU SURVEY The Town of Oakville is reviewing the policies and provisions affecting all drive-thru facilities in the town. The focus of the