46 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday March 30, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com DOWNTOWN THIS WEEK Celebrate Downtown Oakville ellent" Rated "Exc by in a review r Toronto Sta c Se tion in the Food13th, 2006 dated Dec. This year will play host to many Downtown Oakville festivals including Oakville's 150th. Oakville is a reflection of the people who live there but also by those who embrace it and support the festivals. Old Oakville by the Lake is the original Oakville Settlement and is rich in history for you to discover. Check out all that Downtown Oakville has to offer. The district has been preserved and nurtured as one of Ontario's most colorful and cosmopolitan neighborhoods. While you take in all the great sites of Downtown, why not take in some of the food and neighborhood hospitality that have made Downtown Oakville famous. Shopping is a wonderful mix of casual and upscale featuring over 450 wonderful independent shops and services. Why not end your day at a performance at the Oakville Centre? Whatever your tastes or time of year, Downtown Oakville has something for everyone. This summer the excitement moves outdoors with many of our festivals. On Sunday May 27th marks Oakville's 150th. The Festival kicks off Saturday May 26th with a variety of entertainers that ends with the official birthday countdown. Sunday May 27th has planned an afternoon of Heritage Celebrations, kicking off at noon with The Halton Regional Police Pipe and Drum marching Band. Downtown Oakville's Sidewalk Sale is held Thursday June 14th to Saturday June 16th. In its 33rd year, this Oakville tradition brings the downtown to life as retailers head to the sidewalks to offer the best deals in town. Midnight Madness draws crowds of over 50,000 people that enjoy a variety of community performers, bands, shopping and great food. Oakville will hit a milestone for its 15th Anniversary of the Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival. The festival starts Wednesday August 8th-Sunday August 12th. Enjoy live outdoor performances by the finest International and local talent. Small town charm...Big Time Jazz. So come, celebrate Downtown Oakville and create your own history. Visit our website at www.oakvilledowntown.com for further information. Cilantro is 2 Years Old on April 1st 2007 A Big Thank You To All Our Wonderful Customers! We are e celebrating Cilantro's Birthday this Saturday, March 31st "The Good Food, Love & Life Boutique Restaurant" serving Malaysian & Lo Local Loca favourites avourites at the cozy dining areas, back seat patio and the Gourmet-To-Go Corner Cilantro Feel The Difference! Cilantro Cuisines, 305 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville (905) 845-9333 (Reservations & Go-Gourmet Orders) Business Hours: Monday - Saturday · Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm · Dinner: 5:00 to 9:30pm Sunday - Closed (Except for Group Bookings) www.cilantrocuisine.com Downtown Oakville 905 844 3668 Bloor & Bay Manulife Centre 416 964 6400 Sherway Gardens 416 621 1411 Bayview Village Shopping Centre 416 221 7002 Yonge & Eglinton 416 481 4111 www.RonWhite.ca