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3 · Friday, August 3, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Your parents helped you cross the street safely, learn to ride a bike and drive a car OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO HONOURING OAKVILLE'S HERITAGE: Juanita Costa reads a historical poster about settlement and slavery in Upper Canada at last year's Emancipation Day Family Picnic at George's Square. This year's picnic will be held Monday on the grounds of Erchless Estate on Navy Street. Emancipation Day Picnic at Erchless Estate this Monday Everyone is invited to join Oakville's traditional celebration of the abolition of slavery in Canada this long weekend Monday. The Emancipation Day picnic will be held on the grounds of the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate Aug. 6. The museum and the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) will host the picnic, which commemorates slavery being abolished in Canada and throughout the British Empire on Aug. 1, 1834. Residents can pack a picnic basket and bring lawn chairs to the event which includes lots of activities for children, such as games, crafts and face painting, and musical entertainment for everyone. The event starts at 1 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is located 8 Navy St. "The Emancipation Day Family Picnic honours Oakville's rich heritage and helps to highlight our place in Canadian history as a safe destination for runaway slaves during the 1850s and '60s," said Mayor Rob Burton. "Each time we celebrate this important milestone, we are reminded of the progressive nature of our community and how privileged we are to live in Canada." The following events are scheduled throughout the afternoon, so lawn chairs are a must: · Story circle -- Anansi the Spider, a tale from the Ashanti · Special performance by Tsingory Dance Group · Children's activities including games and crafts · Performances by the CCAH Steel Band and the Hope Centre Gospel Choir "The Emancipation Day Picnic dates back to 1850, when African-Canadians from all over Canada would come to Oakville to honour their flight to freedom," said Susan Crane, learning and community development officer for the Oakville Museum. "This year, we are excited to welcome the Tsingory Dance Group who will perform dances from the island of Madagascar. Their energy and passion will be a great addition to the picnic and a vibrant reminder of freedom." The CCAH promotes mutual respect among members of the community by providing public education, programs and activities that bridge understanding between ethno-cultural groups, institutions and the community. For more information on this event, or other Oakville Museum programs and activities, contact the museum at 905-338-4400, or visit www. oakvillemuseum.ca. Now they need you to help them make the right decision If conversations have begun to explore the topic of retirement living, you're probably wondering where to begin. The most important thing is to find the option that best suits your parent's needs. At Chartwell, our professionally trained staff can help you navigate the decision-making process and help you decide on the best option. Inside Opinion.............................................6 Worship......................................... 23 Artscene..........................................24 Sports.............................................25 Classified........................................28 Full Delivery: City Parent, Remedy Drug Store, Lastmans Bad Boy, Oakville Wrap, Home Hardware Partial Delivery: Bass Pro Shops For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com 180 Oak Park Blvd., Oakville 905-257-0095 · www.chartwellreit.ca Making People's Lives Better RETIREMENT RESIDENCE