The Irroquois Ridge Residents Association (IRRA) is sponsoring a cleanâ€"up of Morrison Creek at Forest Glade Park from 21 to 4 p.m. Bring gloves and extra garbage bags. Drinks and snacks available. Please forward announcements for Update to Howard Mozel, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ont. L6K 384; or call the Update Mailbox at 845â€"5585, box 5440 or Fax 845â€"3085 _ BEFORE NOON WEDNESDAY to be included. Items are published at no charge. However, priority is given to local nonâ€"profit events. "Quilting to Song," the Halton Quilters Guild Fifteenth Annual Quilt Show, continues today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the River Oaks Recreation Centre. $3. Merchants mall, door prizes, The Body Shop, Oakville Place, is sponsoring a cleanâ€"up of the Bruce Trail at Mount Nemo, Guelph Line and Colling Road, 8 to 11 a.m. Meet at 8 a.m. Cleanâ€"up in conjunction with the Bruce Trail Association. Also face painting and makeâ€"overs at the store, with proceeds going to the Bruce Trail Land Acquisition Fund. demonstrations. Trafalgar Prebyterian Church holds its Spring Fashion Show sponsored by The Bay of Oakville. 2 p.m. 354 Upper Middle Rd. (east on White Oaks Boulevard, north on Lichfield.) $5 per (Family members do not have to travel together to be covered) It‘s a new "Worry Free" Medical Insurance Policy that can be used over and over and over for a full year! Travel out of Ontario as many times as you like for up to 30 days per trip. Call or Visit your local HAC Office Today! 1â€"800â€"263â€"8389 From $96£ Pup ‘Oakville Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society holds its Second Annual Great Ride for Cancer starting at 10 a.m. at the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre, 1415 Third Line. Not a race, the event is an 11 km fun rise for people of all ages to raise funds for the Cancer Society. Call §45â€"5231. person, includes coffee and dessert. Living With Cancer meets at 7 p.m. in the Cancer Society Office, 51â€"635 Fourth Line. The group provides emoâ€" tional support and practical guidance to patients, family and friends. A guest speaker, video or other activity may be planned for the evening. No charge. Call HEY RoB, NOW THAT You HAE BRACES Single Family Are you 25 or over? Singled, sepaâ€" rated or divorced? Please join us at the Oakville Singles Club which meets every Monday at 8 p.m. in the Normandy Room of Oakville Legion, Navy and Church Streets. Dancing to music of DJ‘s. For information call Joan Lichty 849â€"6747. Oakville Christian Women‘s After 5 Club Dinner will be held at the Oakville Holiday Inn at 7 p.m. $15. Spring fashâ€" ions by Northern Traditions of Square One. Music by Rubina Krestinski and speaker Orlee Lawson of Calgary. For reservations call Susan 826â€"8441 or Debbie 844â€"2803. The taste of New Orleans is only moments away when you step into Mardi Gras Restaurant Bar. Located at 114 Robinson Street in Old Oakville, Mardi Gras Restaurant is Oakville‘s § newest and best kept secret! Treat yourself to tantalizing Creole and Cajun cuisine, served up by the same owners who made Sammy‘s New Orleans Creole in Etobicoke ... the talk of the town! Blackened fresh fish is Mardi Gras specialty served up with market fresh vegetables in generous portions. The ‘secret‘ is in Sammy‘s own blend of aromatic spices and flavourings is what makes Mardi Gras blackened fish so delicious. So what‘s the secret to Cajun Cooking? ... A piece«of fresh fish coated in a variety of spices, sizzled in a pan so hot, the heat forces the spice mixture to form an outside crust, the crust seals in the fish juices and the result is a succulent, piece of tender fish with a crunchy coating. Mardi Gras offers a wide variety of other Creole dishes that has made Sammy‘s a legacy. Sassafras file in gumbo ya ya, viscous Creole sauce energizing butterâ€"seared cat fish and the coconut beer shrimp will have you coming back very soon. The southern decor of Mardi Gras Restaurant adds to the anticipation of any visit. Brightly colored tablecloths cover the tables for 2, 4 or 6 people. The softly lit candles, fresh flowers and the fireplace reâ€"create the romance and excitement of New Orleans in a truly festive manner. j Owned and operated by Sam, of Sammy‘s and Gus Roy and Peter, restaurateurs in the Toronto area for over 6 years, the Mardi Gras Restaurant was established in Oakville less than 2 months ago. Chef Patrick is the Head Chef of Mardi Gras and has studied extensively under Sam‘s direction for the last 2 years at Sammy‘s in Etobicoke. Come see for yourself, and treat yourself to the festive fare of New Orleans. Reservations are welcome. Two can dine with wine, tax and tip from $60â€"$80. Oakville Parentâ€"Child Centre, 341 Kerr St. second floor, hosts an evening of fashion and fun featuring Leigh Morgan Fashions with Chantal Gauthier and Barbara Harrison. 7:30 p.m., dessert â€" and coffee. 8 p.m., fashion show. $4. Call §49â€"6366. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Oakville. Tickets $12.50. Call Ann 827â€"8447, Kathy 338â€"9917 or Verne 844â€"8492. Ladies Neighborhood Coffee Hour meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1215 Lakeshore Rd. All bereaved persons are invited to attend meetings of Beginnings, a pier support group for bereaved people. The first in a possible series of six to eight meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Lakeshore Road and Dunn Street. Call Ken Hodgin 825â€"2573 or Verna Gray 827â€"2124. Oakville Christian Women‘s Club hosts a Flower Garden Luncheon from Oakville Stamp Club holds an Auction Night at 7 p.m. in the Pine Room of Oakville Arena. New members welcome. For information contact the Club secretary, P.O. Box 69643, Oakville, Ontario L6J 7R4. Ladies Neighborhood Coffee Hour meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1215 Lakeshore Rd. West. Pot luck bruch at 9:30 a.m. This last meeting of the season features speaker Linda Buchner and music by Joni Mateika. All ladies welcome, nursery provided. HARITABLE CORPORATION For goodness sake is brought to you . courtesy of the (See ‘Update‘ page 9) by Steve Nease