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az THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 11, IS D a y o f m u s ic , d a n c e a n d fo o d t o c e le b r a t e d iv e r s it y B y W ilm a B lo k h u is BEAVER FOCUS EDITOR The entertainment at Sunday's second annual Hands Across the World celebration at the St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre will reflect Halton Region's cultural diversity. Last year's event was attended by 3,000 peo­ ple. The day-long celebration with 25 dance and musical groups, speakers' comer and international foods, is the grand finale of a three-part celebra­ tion honouring the 25th anniversary of Halton Region. A Citizenship Court was held on Aug. 5th where 27 New Canadians, 25 of them from Halton, became citizens. The new Canadian citi­ zens come from more than 20 countries including Afghanistan, Somalia, Yugoslavia, Russia, Ghana, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Mexico, England, Scotland, the United States, Bosnia, Ethiopia and Wales. The second part, the Halton Awards of Excellence, are being presented today, Aug. 11th, to 12 people - one of them posthumously. The awards recognize their contributions towards eradicating racism and prejudice based on cultur­ al and religious origins. Based on Statistics Canada 1996 data updated by the Halton Social Planning Council, 5.5% of the region's population do not hold Canadian citi­ zenship. Halton has a 23% immigrant population. Many who arrive here decide to stay and become citizens. About 40% of immigrants are under 20 years of age. Halton has 6.72% visible minorities including South Asian, 31%; Chinese, 20%; Black, 19%; Filipino, 6%; and Arab-West Asian, 7%. Countries of origin include United Kingdom, 12.70%; United States, 10.05%; India, 7.19%; Poland, 6.49%; South Africa, 4.54%; Hong Kong, 4.26%; Yugoslavia, 4.05%; Trinidad and Tobago, 2.37%; and China, 1.88%. As of 1996, fewer than 6% of all Halton resi­ dents spoke a language other than English at home. However, Portuguese is spoken in 12.01% of all homes in Halton; Chinese, 10.60%; Polish, 11.72%; Italian, 9.92%; Punjabi, 7.12; Croatian, 6.65%; German, 4.71%; and French, 0.72%. Understanding cultural diversity more be a more significant issue in Halton than addressing language barriers, as 97.3% of those surveyed reported a knowledge of English, reflecting a bet­ ter-educated and more affluent immigrant popula­ tion. Hands Across the World, will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will continue to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. St. Volodymyr's is located at Hwy. 5 and Fourth Line. There will be plenty of parking. The entertainment schedule is as follows: 10:45 a.m., Lystra Gibbs & Glen Hamilton, THERE'S A SPACE FOR YOU! PARKING METERS The electronic m eters located on dow ntown streets accept two dollar coins as well as quarters and loonies. Parking on Lakeshore Rd. is limited to tw o hours at $ 1 .0 0 per hour. LONG-TERM PARKING Day long parking is available in lots 5, 7, 8 & 1 1 B. In addition there are long-term m eters along Water, Robinson and Douglas Streets. HANDICAPPED PARKING There are a total of 18 signed spaces available in lots 1 ,2 , 3 , 1 0 , 11a, 15, in the Municipal Parking Garage and at specified street meters. _ _ * P j M r * ! ■ ! * l i M W f l l ■ ■ 1 FREE PARKING is available in all Municipal Lots and at street meters daily after 6:00 p.m., Sundays and holidays. TOWN OF OAKVILLE PARKING OPERATIONS 338-4394 DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA 844-4520 THERE ARE MORE THAN 2,800 PARKING SPOTS AVAILABLE IN DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE P o lo $ R a l p h L auren S a le U p T o 50% O ff Selected Boyswear, Menswear, WOMENSWEAR, And Accessories T h e P o l o S t o r e Sherway G ardens 25 T he W est M a l l (416)620-0083 gospel 11:00 a.m., Lee Martin & Blue Shirts, rock and blues 11:30 a.m., Scarborough Youth Dance Ensemble, Caribbean 11:45 a.m., Vaishno Devi Temple, India, ^ A C C 12:00 p.m.. Ground ^ ^ ^ ^ Shakers Tassa Drumming, Trinidad-Hindu / 12:15 p.m., Aron T. / Niyitunga, Franco- / Africaine Music / ^ 12:30 p.m., / m Halton Regional ** Police Pipes & Drums 1:00 p.m., Opening Ceremonies with a welcome by Sgt. Ray Hendry of the Halton Regional Police, the singing of O' Canada in English and French by the Halton Regional Police Service Choir, Native Prayer by Kanata Native Dance Theatre, and greetings from local MPs, MPPs, mayors and the police. 1:30 p.m., Kanata Native Dance Theatre, First Nations 1:45 p.m., Chi Hung Sports Club, Chinese Lion Dance 2:00 p.m., Habeeba Hobeika Egyptian Folklore Dance Troupe 2:15 p.m., Brown Ale, Celtic-Maritime 2:30 p.m., Guru Ravidass Sabah, India 2:45 p.m., Vesniak Dance Ensemble and Natio­ nal Bandulrist Trio, Ukraine, 3:00 p.m., Esther Sierra Mexican Folklore Dance Group & Mexico Lindo Mariachi Band, 3:15 p.m., Toronto Mass Choir 3:45 p.m., Imbayacuna Dance Group, Ecuador 4:00 p.m., Donald McGeoch, Scottish, 4:15 p.m., Do Kon Daiko, Japanese Drummers 4:30 p.m., Raices Argentinas 4:45 p.m., Siony's Dance Company, Filipino 5:00 p.m., Aspects of Dance, Ireland 5:15 p.m., Traces 2 Steel Band, Caribbean 5:30 p.m., El Tango, Argentina 5:45 p.m., Ewe Canadian Cultural Organiza­ tion, Ghana 6:00 p.m., Meren-Kids, Uruguay, 6:15 p.m., Lady Fabulous, Caribbean calypso singer 6:30 p.m., Oakville Portuguese Folklore Group 7:00 p.m., Flat Out Barbershop Quartet In recognition of the International Year of Older Persons, cleared by the United Nations, there will be a Seniors' Comer. A shaded area and air conditioned room will be made available, plus light refresh­ ments. Performing in the Seniors Comer will be Celtic singer Brown Ale and at the Emergency Services Area on the grounds of St. Volodymyr's will be a Mexican Mariachi Band. The celebration will include a children's activity centre with a maze and face painting, a Birds of demonstration, plus bucket truck rides, police car, fire trucks and ambulance display in the Emergency Services Area. The Rotunda are at St. Volodymyr's will host an Indian Bazaar where four different religious and cultural groups will display their history and traditions. The area will be known as House of India, and will include Sikhs, Hindi and Muslims. In addi­ tion, there will be hand painting, traditional danc­ ing, a fashion parade, and an explanation-demon­ stration of the Sari and Turban. House of India cel­ ebrates the 300th anniversary of Sikh Community. Performing in the House of India will be Ground Shakers Tassa Drumming, 11:30 p.m.; Lee Martin & Blue Shirts, rock & blues, 11:45 a.m.; Habeeba Hobeika Egyptian Folklore, Egypt, 2:45 p.m.; Donald McGeoch, Scottish, 3:30 p.m.; Do Kon Daiko Japanese Drummers, 4:45 p.m.; Eve Canadian Cultural Organization, Ghana, 5 p.m. All other entertainment will be provided by House of India participants. The day also features a Food Court with foods from around the world and a showcase of tradi­ tional costumes. T o u r n a m e n t o f H o p e fo r b r e a s t c a n c e r Imagine. A sign every step of the way, from tee to hole, 200 signs, each one expressing a commit­ ment of support. That's the goal of the organizers of the Tournament of Hope, a golf tournament to support Breast Cancer Support Services Inc. (formerly the Burlington Breast Cancer Support Services). "We hope to raise $25,000 through this golf tournament and The Walk of Hope is a symbolic but vital part of the Tournament of Hope. For a donation of $100, donors can have a sign and choose the wording they want to express their support," advises Lottie Grant of Oakville, golf tournament con­ venor. The Tournament of Hope is being held on Thursday, Sept. 16th, at the Oakville Executive Golf Course, followed by dinner at Le Dome in Oakville. While all foursomes for the golf tournament are booked, tickets for the dinner only are still avail­ able at $35. Proceeds from this tournament will be used to help the Breast Cancer Support Services provide support and information to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The funds are also directed towards community breast cancer awareness campaigns. One out of nine Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and one in four will die from this disease. Many lives have been touched by breast cancer. For more information, phone Jill Dunbar at 827-3240. 'Spirits of Bronte' bring history to life at Bronte Creek On the evenings of Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14th and 15th, Bronte Creek Provincial Park will come alive with the spirits of past visitors and inhabitants of the area. The Nature Centre staff will present 'Spirits of Bronte' from 8:30 to 10 p.m., each night. The pub­ lic is invited to venture back in time to experience the events of the past. Pre-registration is required, all 827-6911 Ext. 231. 'The guided hike through the park and through the past is so entertaining that I usually attend both nights," states Jean-Paul Arbour, an employee at Bronte Creek. The journey begins at Parking lot 'F,' next to Spruce Lane Farm House. Time trav­ ellers will "groove with hippies of the sixties," "waltz away the years in the Breckon homestead," "voyage through time with French Voyageurs," and "rebel with William Lyon Mackenzie." The evening includes time spent singing around "the campfire" at which more "Spirits of Bronte" will be encountered. Relive the past for a night and discover the "source" of Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Fall & Winter Y M C A 1999-2000 Program Brochure D e live re d to y o u r d o o r in The O a kv ille B e a ve r F r id a y ; A u g u s t 1 3 th o r a v a ila b le a t the Y M C A n o w ! 410 Rebecca St. • 845-3417 *r THERE'S A SPACE FOR YOU! Up To 'Spirits of Bronte' bring history to life at Bronte Creek 410 Rebecca St. • 845-3417