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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 14, 2010 · 20 Community Update Forward announcements of non-profit local events for Community Update to the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4; email ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905337-5560. Free. WEDNESDAY APRIL 14 Oomama in Africa, speaker Bev LeFrancois, 7:30-9:30 p.m., St. Simon's Anglican Church, free, donations welcome, RSVP gloriarealtor1@hotmail.com or 905842-4509. C4CA Information Night to Stop Power Plants Near Homes and Schools Anywhere in Ontario, 7-9 p.m., John Knox Christian School, gymnasium, 2232 Sheridan Garden Dr. Cleansing and Detoxification, 7 p.m., free, Whole Foods Market, 301 Cornwall Rd., contact 905-8498400, ext. 107. Alzheimer Family Caregivers Workshop with Dr. David Lam on Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer Disease, 7-9 p.m., Acclaim Health Alzheimer Services, Sheridan College, Trafalgar Road, contact 905-8479559 or toll free 1-800-387-7127. Bronte Horticultural Society meets 7:30 p.m., Sir John Colborne Recreational Centre, Lakeshore Road/Third Line, herbs, guests $4. Polar Bears Mood Disorder Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 318 Queen Mary Dr., contact Rob at 905-842-9160. Alzheimer Family Discussion Group meets 7-9 p.m., Sunrise Assisted Living, call 905-847-9559. THURSDAY APRIL 15 Early registration deadline for Burloak 8@8 -- 8 km Road Race and 1 km Kids' Run, to take place Saturday, May 1, as a fundraiser for the non-profit Burloak Canoe Club, 8 p.m., Burloak Canoe Club, 160 Water St., 7:30 p.m. Kids' race, same location, $40 ($20 for kids' race). Register at www.burloakcanoe.com, 905-808-4093 or at The Running Company, 118 Thomas St. Race day registration also available, visit burloak8@burloakcanoe.com. Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children, recruiting volunteers to work with children. Call 905-337-2333. Every Right to be Heard: The Case For a National Children's Commissioner for Canada, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd., Committee Rooms 1 and 2. Speakers Lisa Wolff, UNICEF Canada, Dr. Robin Williams, Region of Niagara and Paula Reid, youth/advocate/artist. Information session for all candidates or potential candidates for the 2010 municipal election, hosted by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 7-9 p.m., Oakville Town Hall, Council Chambers, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. Contact Town Clerk at townclerk@oakville.ca. An Evening with Toronto Centre MP Bob Rae, 6 p.m., Otello's Banquet Hall and Convention Centre, presented by federal Liberal candidate Max Khan and the Oakville Federal Liberal Association. For tickets, call 905-483-6295. Poetry Month Open Mic, Timothy's, 321 Lakeshore Rd. E. upstairs, 7-9 p.m. KidsFest 10th Anniversary Gala, featuring Alannah Miles, Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre, Bronte/Wyecroft roads, 6 p.m.,cocktail attire, tickets $150, contact www.kidsfestonline.com. Festival Quattro Concert, 8 p.m., Appleby College, John Bell Chapel, $25 at L'Atelier Grigorian or at 905-467-8551. Deadline for early bird tickets to CCAH 33rd annual Awards Dinner & Dance May 8, 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Operating Engineers Banquet Hall, 2245 Speers Rd., $60/person, ($55 before April 15), contact www.ccah.ca or call Veronica Tyrrell at 905-257-0581. No tickets at the door.