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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, March 9, 2012 · 30 Community Update Call 905-845-3824, ext. 446 Forward d announcements of f non-profit f local events for Community Update to The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON L6K 3S4; e-mail dkurek@ oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-845-3824, ext. 446. Free. BULLETIN Tickets to St. Patrick's Day Dinner and d Dance e (March 17) at Oakville Legion, Branch 114, 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., $12/person until e-mail: dkurek@oakvillebeaver.com March 10; $15/person after March 10. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., dancing to music by Good Vibes follows. Call 905-8456271 or visit www. oakvillelegion114.ca. SATURDAY MARCH 10 Buffet Dinner & Dance with entertainment by Fiddle Stix at Bronte Legion, 79 Jones St., dinner 6:30 p.m./dance 8 p.m., cost $15, contact www. brontelegion.com. Oakville Stamp Club hosts annual Stamp Show w at St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., all welcome. Relationship With Self at The Women's Centre, cost $40, register at 905-847-5520. SUNDAY MARCH 11 Solid Gold Foundations Church free gospel concert with Stanley Windels, 7 p.m., coffee at 6:30 p.m. Meeting at The Church of the Nazarene, 320 Bronte Rd. Pastor Michelle has details at 905-844-0909. MONDAY MARCH 12 The Oakville Osteoporosis Group p will be holding their monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Church 181 Sewell Dr. Oakville. Guest speaker will be from Halton Health Care. The topic will be "Cooking For One." Call 905829-4863. March Break Origami Activity y for children 19-months to 14-years-old at Occasional Child Care Centre, 171 Speers Rd., Unit 20, 10 a.m.-noon, parent supervision required, contact 905-875-3851, ext. 5015. Acclaim Health Alzheimer Services for spouses meets at St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca St., 1:30-3:30 p.m., contact 905-847-9559. TUESDAY MARCH 13 March Break Calligraphy for children 19-months to 14-years-old at Occasional Child Care Centre, 171 Speers Rd., Unit 20, 10 a.m.-noon, parent supervision required, contact 905-875-3851, ext. 5015. Oakville Opera Guild hosts Opera with Tea at Granary party room, 100 Lakeside Rd. E., 1:30 p.m., contact Margaret Parker at 905-631-6273. Equilibrium mental health support group p for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder meets at Evangel Pentecostal Church, 1450 Rebecca St., 7:30 p.m., contact www.equilibrium-oakville. com. Acclaim Health Alzheimer Services for family caregivers meets at Sunrise of Oakville, 456 Trafalgar Rd., 7-9 p.m., contact 905-847-9559. Oakville Newcomers Club monthly social l, 7:30 p.m., Sheridan Residence & Conference Centre, 1410 Trafalgar Rd., for women new to Oakville in the last three years, contact http://bit.ly/ ONCSep. WEDNESDAY MARCH 14 March Break Wood Craft for children 19-months to 14-years-old at Occasional Child Care Centre, 171 Speers Rd., Unit 20, 10 a.m.-noon, parent supervision required, contact 905 875 3851, ext. 5015. BigNamesSmallTheatre GOODNESS March 30 ~ ALICE IN WONDERLAND April 11 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: L.A. WOMAN April 12 ~ JACOB MOON April 21 All performances are at THE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS To order tickets call: 905-815-2021 or go to www.oakvillecentre.ca Well-being with every step Built-in orthotic support provides pain relief from common foot, ankle and knee problems Get to know your y downtown With warmer weather fast approaching many Oakvillians are planning summer fun or exotic getaways to occupy the months to come. An abundance of fun and culture can be experienced right on your own doorstep. Beautiful downtown Oakville is rich in adventure and fun just waiting to be had- but only those who look hard enough will find it. This year, residents of our great town are being encouraged to explore every nook and cranny of Oakville and discover something new. You may be surprised to find a hidden gem in one of downtown's 450 shops; you may taste that perfect desert in one of downtown's many restaurants; you may even meet that special someone at one of the much-anticipated yearly events. Downtown Oakville is home to some of Ontario's best-kept secrets that are yours to discover. Every store, event, and smiling face that you come across in downtown Oakville tells a story of what Oakville is really about- it's about leisure, friendship, community y and a sense of belonging. Many residents are reluctant to believe that there truly is fun and adventure to be had in our town, but it is not a question of f whether or not it exists- it is merely a question of when you will discover it. While everyday in downtown Oakville is sure to create lifelong memories, there are several yearly events that will undoubtedly spark the interest of even the most skeptical Oakvillians. No matter your age or interests, there is something to delight every crowd. Those with a strong sense of community would enjoy Oakville's 150th birthday celebration this May. Those with a love of shopping and socializing are called to take part in the Sidewalk Sale. Other events include the Jazz Festival (August), the Fall Festival (September), and the Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Santa Claus Parade (both in November). So this year, give yourself a real vacation and visit a place close to the heart and home- beautiful downtown Oakville. 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