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Artscene Happy thoughts Conditions Apply. Expires 04/17/2009 · FRIDAY APRIL 10, 2009 37 HAPPY DAYS: Former Oakville resident Robin H-C, a life coach and author, recently held a book signing for her book, Thinking Your Way To Happy, at Chapters Oakville. The book aims to help people overcome common barriers to happiness. For information, visit her website at www.robinhc.com. NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER Nominations needed The Oakville Arts Council plans to shine a spotlight on local talent with the first-ever "Stars Among Us -- Oakville Arts Awards" that will be held in June to celebrate, entertain and award local artists in the disciplines of heritage and culture, literary arts, media arts, performing arts and visual arts. Nomination forms are now posted on the Oakville Arts Council website. The nomination deadline is Friday, April 24 at 4 p.m. Artists have the opportunity to win a $500 cash award and will receive a handcrafted memento. For information, call the Oakville Arts Council at 905-815-5977 or visit their website at www..oakvillearts.com.