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Jordan John headlining HLF gala An Oakville singer and musician is the featured performer at a fundraiser for students in need. In support of the Halton Learning Foundation's 2014-15 fundraising campaign, Jordan John, a graduate St. Ignatius of Loyola S.S. in Oakville, will perform at the HLF's 2014 Celebration Dinner at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft. Rd., today (Thursday, Nov. 13). John has opened for Aretha Franklin and backed such musical luminaries as Jeff Healey, Prince, Burton Cummings and Wide Mouth Mason. "We are absolutely thrilled to have Jordan at our signature event. This will be a magical evening as our guests will have an opportunity to join him on an electrified rock-soul musical journey", HLF executive director Lesley Mansfield stated in a press release. John comes from a musical family. His father, Prakash John, is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, a bassist who played with James Brown, Alice Cooper and Lou Reed, among many others, and later had his own band, The Lincolns. Prakash is also Jordan's music producer. Tickets to the HLF dinner cost $125 each or $800 for a table of eight. The Halton Learning Foundation raises funds to support students and strengthen schools within the Halton public school board by providing emergency help for students in need, as well as through engagement funds and scholarships. The HLF has a fundraising goal this year of $1.3 million. For more information about the HLF and its programs, contact Nancy by calling 905335-3665, ext. 3388, email trottn@hdsb.ca or visit www.haltonlearningfoundation.ca. 21 | Thursday, November 13, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Zoom Whitening Special! $ 199 with new patients exam & cleaning We pride ourselves on unprecedented personal service and care. 101-165 Cross Avenue Where patients become family Jordan John 289-837-4444