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Retired teacher turns to rocks to find his vision A former biology teacher has turned to geology in his retirement years. Photographer Arnold Zageris will have an exhibit of his work at Oakville's Abbozzo Gallery July 23 to Aug. 22. The retired teacher specializes in large format photography to capture geological formations and landscapes of Newfoundland and Labrador. He uses a 4 by 5 view camera. His colourful rock portraits are unaltered. In a press release, he says he is able to get his photographs by waiting for the right light and by finding the best angle to complete his vision. His work is an exploration of the contrast between the grandeur of nature's open spaces and the delicate form and texture of isolated rock formations. His work has been exhibited across Canada. Zageris will be at the gallery during an opening reception on Friday, July 23 from 7-10 p.m. The gallery is located at 179 Lakeshore Rd. E. Gallery hours are Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information visit www.abbozzogallery.com. Is the farmhouse haunted? You decide The Spruce Lane Farmhouse has generated numerous unexplainable stories and now you can decide if it is haunted or not. Each Sunday this August people will be able to go on a "ghostwalk" of the farmhouse, located in Bronte Creek Provincial Park. The farmhouse has been the filming location of two episodes of YTV's Ghost Trackers. Paranormal experts were also brought into the house with their equipment to do testing. During the tour, guides will provide visitors with the results found by the experts and the Ghost Trackers as well as share their own anecdotes in the house and barns. The tours are not meant to be frightening but to educate visitors about the beliefs and unexplained happenings in the buildings. The program is suited for those seven-years-old and up. During the tour there will be 45 minutes of walking and standing. The buildings are not stroller or wheelchair friendly. No reservations are required. Tours are at 8 and 9 p.m. Entry is $16 per vehicle. Other activities are offered in the park, some with addictioanl fees. The park's day-use area is located north of the QEW on Burloak Drive. For more information visit www.brontecreek.org. 25 · Friday, July 16, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com FREE FAMILY SHOWS SNUGGLES! Saturday JULY 24th, 7:00 pm THE SATURDAY NIGHT WISE MONKEY & FOOLISH CROCODILE FIESTA & CARNIVAL! OLD TIME WAYS Saturday AUGUST 21st, 7:00 pm Saturday SEPTEMBER 25th, 7:00 pm All shows will be held at Town Hall, South Atrium, 1225 Trafalgar Road and are approximately one hour in length. So bring blankets, cushions to sit on and enjoy these shows with the whole family. Spaces are limited! Please call 905-815-2021 and leave your name and number of family members. Although these shows are free, a $5 per person donation would be appreciated. For more information, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca Midnight Madness this Friday Celebrating over 35 years, Midnight Madness is downtown Oakville's largest retail event of the year, drawing over 50,000 people. But it is more than just fantastic retail, it is all about Oakville's community spirit, live entertainment, and most important! Join the retailers of Oakville Downtown, take in the amazing shopping deals, and stroll the streets during this amazing evening of entertainment. So much for the entire family to enjoy including lover 10 free concerts throughout Oakville's downtown. Music ranges from the popular music by the Kings and The Andy Earle Band, sponsored by Halton Trafalgar Travel. Now don't forget the local favorites, Aimless Democracy, Alex Fournier, and Bounty, as well as Groove Hammer, Killing Isaac, Skaface, Low Level Flight, Matt York, Pat Lehman, Stereokid and the John Street Band. While listening to some great music, be sure to visit with some of the community organizations involved in this year's event. For the family, be sure to visit these supportive community organizations with your children, and enjoy the comedians, face painting, games, and a dunk tank with local celebrities all in one evening! Don't miss the fun, be sure to take the FREE Shuttle Bus Service every 15 minutes from the Oakville Go Station to Downtown Oakville-5:30 pm to 12:15 am. One more reason to make your visit to Downtown Oakville. These ese ork. ndstone CSA work k boot they've ever ble when you se rugged boots are e than most heavy y All-day comfort n on concrete. ull-on, kick-off convenience. These work overtime. blundstone.ca 213 Lakeshore Road East. Downtown Oakville (905) 339-FOOT (3668) Open Tues.-Sun.|Closed Mon.