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In the arts... There is no shortage of arts events happening this weekend in Oakville, ranging from workshops, art shows and a documentary screening: The West Side Writers, a non-pro t group for people who share a passion for writing, is hosting a seminar Sept. 27 on how to get published. Participants are invited to bring a draft of a query letter they might use to interest an agent or publisher in their book. Book editor Brian Henry will lead the seminar and feature Carolyn Forde as a guest speaker. The seminar will be held at the Oakville Public Library's Central Branch, 120 Navy St. and run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Register at brianhenry@sympatico.ca or call Sheila Eastman at 905-826-8847. · · · Art and music lovers are invited for an afternoon of entertainment Sunday (Sept. 28), in support of the Oakville-Mississauga chapter of the Canadian Music Competition (CMC). The event takes place at Harbour Gallery, 1697 Lakeshore Rd. W., in Mississauga, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. It will include a gallery of art pieces, open from 1-5 p.m., and several performances, in- cluding pianists Janaya Lo and Coco Ma, violinists Emma Carina Meinrenken and Alexander Volkov, harpist Myriam Blardone, and mezzosoprano Gisèle Fredette. The concert portion runs from 2-4 p.m. Those interested in attending the Protegea event are asked to RSVP by today (Friday) to christine@harbourgallery.com or 905-822-5495. For more information on CMC or its upcoming events, contact Diana Isherwood 905 8455943 or visit www.cmcnational.com. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $50 or more. Donations to the CMC Scholarship Fund can be mailed to Robert Browne, 504-100 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON, L6J 6M9. · · · The premiere of award-winning documentary Cyber-Seniors is Sunday (Sept. 28) at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School (SMLS) and hosted by its Grads Giving Back Committee. "It's a charming and hilarious movie on what happens when seniors and their teenage mentors get together to use technology so prevalent in our world today," stated a press release. The screening of the documentary by Saffron Cassady, which is also put on in partnership with Silver Sherpa Inc., will be held at the 1080 Linbrook Rd. school at 2 p.m. Advertorial Silver Sherpa Inc. works to assist seniors and their families dealing with illness or the loss of a partner. The event is free to attend, but participants need to RSVP for tickets, which are limited. Donations will be accepted at the door and go towards SMLS, also a not-for-pro t charity. For tickets, contact Charlotte Aziz or Saffron Locas at caziz@smls.on.ca or slocashoeltken@ smls.on.ca, respectively. Burl Oak Theatre Group 2014-2015 Season: A Theatrical Joyride A movie trailer is available online at www. youtube.com/watch?v=cAWnVL3yMeU. For more information, visit www.cyberseniorsdocumentary.com or http://goo.gl/V28ah1. · · · Oakville's Musikay is hosting a community workshop Sunday (Sept. 27), 2-5 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 304 Spruce St. General admission cost is $30, reserve a spot at online at www.musikay.ca. 21 | Friday, September 26, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com By James Sherman Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Directed by Mike Mitton Produced by Jim Clemens And John Smissen October 2 to 5, 2014 OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BOX OFFICE 905-815-2021 OR 1-888-489-7784 OR WWW.OAKVILLECENTRE.CA TICKETS / $30 STUDENTS / $5 WITH ID GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Make a smile your most powerful fashion accessory (NC) No matter what clothes you choose to make a rst impression, do remember that wearing a bright smile can work magic as well. 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