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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, August 12, 2010 · 22 Update Community Forward announcements of non-profit local events for Community Update to the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4; e-mail ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-337-5560. Free. SATURDAY AUGUST 14 Farm Day, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Dr., Parking Lot F, celebrate farm life with lots of farm activities, games, chores and demonstrations. Call 905-8276911 for information or park updates. Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers registration at Sears Oakville (Oakville Place, 240 Leighland Ave.) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Guiding Program is a great opportunity for girls to learn about life skills which will benefit them in future endeavours. Harbourside Organic Farmers' Market, run by local not-for-profit Oakville Presenting Sponsor The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore e-mail ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-337-5560 MONDAY AUGUST 16 Alzheimer Support for Spouses, 1:303:30 p.m., St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca St., contact Acclaim Health Alzheimer Services at 905-847-9559. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), lowcost support group for weight loss and healthy eating, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Aidan's Church, Queen Mary/Stewart streets, private weigh-in for members at 7 p.m., educational program follows, visitors welcome. Contact Joanne at 905-827-0241 or visit www.tops.org. Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS), confidential group for moms to unwind without children, Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m., 11-1155 North Service Rd. W., $5, contact 905-8475520 or Sam at 905-827-8416 to register, The Women's Centre, Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Ste. 229. TUESDAY AUGUST 17 YMCA of Oakville Skate BMX Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ClearView Christian Reformed Church parking lot, 2300 Sheridan Garden Drive. Free skate/BMX park visit www.ycmaofoakville.com or call 905-845-3417 for additional dates and locations. Oak Park Moms & Tots Baby Time, Tuesdays, year round, 1:15-2:45 p.m., socialize, sing, learn rhymes, read a book, drop in, 2530 Sixth Line, Unit 9; visit www.oakparkmomsandtots.ca. Employment Network, learn resume writing, job search, interviewing and network skills. Tuesdays, by appointment or drop in, 10 a.m.-noon, call The Women's Centre at 905-847-5520. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Walton United Church, Lakeshore and Bronte Road every Tuesday 6:30-7:30 p.m., call 905-844-6825. HAPPEN ­ Linking People and Opportunities Networking support group for business professionals in career transition. Meeting at 8 a.m., Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, in Mississauga. Speaker is Pat Thornton, on topic "Change has Changed". Members, $10, non-Members $30. Call 905-339-0268 or visit www.happen. BULLETIN Give Back Tournament at Royal Ontario Golf and Country Club in support of Bereaved Families of Ontario, Halton/Peel and Strength Within Girls Group, Monday, Aug. 23, noon tee off, $150/player or $550/foursome. Contact info@royalontario.com, info@bereavedfamilies.ca or info@swiggtalk.com. Sustainable Food Partnership (OSFP), 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays to Oct. 30, Centennial Square, at Oakville Public Library Central Branch, 120 Navy St. (Lakeshore Rd and Navy). A zero-waste event, live cooking demonstrations and live music weekly. SUNDAY AUGUST 15 Ghost Walk at Spruce Lane Farm, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Dr., everyone wants to know if the old house is haunted, the paranormal experts have been in, their stories will be told by staff members who have their own stories to tell, call 905-827-6911. Big Sisters Marathon Bridge, 12 games played throughout the winter months, participants host three games each, windup dinner in May, $50/person, call by Aug. 15 to register, contact Palma at 905-333-1722 or Riki at 905-845-7471. Fireworks Sponsor A Some Kind of Wonderful 15th Anniversary Celebration Lb D Labour Day Weekend, September 3rd to 6th, 2010 Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, Ontario BE ENTERTAINED AT CANADA'S LARGEST RIBFEST! Come to Canada's Largest Ribfest, Sept. 3 to 6, at Burlington's beautiful Spencer Smith Park. This nad s ye Ribfest year's R fest promises great ribs, good times and some of the region's most exciting musical talent. Come see John Ellison, writer of the 1967 classic song "She's Some Kind of Wonderful," on Friday, Sept. 3. On Saturday, Jack de Keyzer performs, and the Legendary Downchild Blues Band takes centre stage on Sunday. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, and visit CanadasLargestRibfest.com to see the full line up of bands that will help celebrate the 15th anniversary of Canada's Largest Ribfest. 50% 60 % e n Na n o K ar 18 Rib Teams | Crafts | More than 25 Musical Acts Kids' Activities | Free Admission | Fireworks on Friday Night at 11 p.m. an d Kim Car ter 1131 NOTTINGHILL GATE (GLEN ABBEY) 905-827-2271