Oakville Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 10 Apr 2013, p. 22

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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, April 10, 2013 | 22 Dog Guides hosts open house April 20 The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is hosting its annual spring open house Saturday, April 20. The Oakville facility, at 152 Wilson Street, will be open to the public from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Those attending will witness dog guides from each program -- vision, hearing ear, special skills, seizure response, and autism assistance -- demonstrate their skills, as well as tour the facilities and learn about how to foster a future dog guide. Opportunities to sign up as a volunteer will also be available. In addition, there will be a silent auction with all proceeds supporting the provision of dog guides at no cost to Canadians with disabilities. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is a charitable foundation with the mission is to provide service to Canadians with disabilities in the areas of mobility, safety and independence. In addition to training dog guides for people who are blind or visuallyimpaired, the pups are also trained to meet the needs of Canadians with hearing and other medical or physical disabilities. It costs approximately $20,000 to raise and train each dog guide, yet dog guides are provided at no cost to qualified applicants from across the country. For more information, phone 905-842-2891 or e-mail info@dogguides. com. GREAT PRODUCT BEST PRICES Come and See us at the Oakville (Jenkin) Show Police choir staging a concert The Halton Regional Police Chorus is inviting residents to attend its Vivace, A Celebration of Spring concert at Corpus Christi High School, 5150 Upper Middle Rd. in Burlington Saturday, April 27. The police chorus is hosting the fundraising event in conjunction with the Circle of Harmony and Enchorus Children's Choir. Funds raised at the concert will cover the operating costs for the three groups and allow the Halton Police Chorus to continue to perform at long-term care facilities and represent Halton at police memorial services both in and outside of Ontario. The concert runs from 2-7 p.m. Tickets cost $17 for adults and $15 for seniors and children. The concert will also feature a silent auction. For tickets, call 905-8478444. FREE FAMILY PASS! The Oakville LIFESTYLE HOME SHOW Get Your Just look for the bright pink insert in Today's Oakville Beaver. Don't miss our best show ever! APRIL 12th-14th at the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre (1415 Third Line north of QEW) Friday 11-9 · Saturday 11-5 · Sunday 11-5 SHOW HOURS

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