www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday July 18, 2007 - 21 Celebrating 30 years of Madness in Downtown Oakville! Downtown Oakville is proud to present the 30th annual Midnight Madness street party on Friday, July 20th from 6:00pm to Midnight. Don't miss downtown Oakville's largest retail event of the year drawing crowds of 50,000 people for shopping, live entertainment, outdoor patios and activities for all! Retailers keep their doors open until midnight for this summer shopping bonanza! Music lovers enjoy over 11 stages of live entertainment featuring local singer/songwriter Matt York, Bounty, Borg & Vella, Carlos Music Group, Goggin Irish School of Dance, The Kings, The Johnny Max Band, The Imbayakunas, Sunbeat, Project Phoenix and The Wrinkled Peaches. ROBOTS in Downtown Oakville?... That's right! Oakville Trafalgar High School, St. Mildred's, Appleby College and White Oaks High School are presenting interactive robots to promote science and engineering technology. The Downtown Oakville BIA is happy to have the support of Scotiabank, Budds' Saturn Saab and The Country Inn. "Scotiabank supports downtown Oakville's Midnight Madness, as this event mirrors our commitment to the local community. And downtown Oakville knows how to throw a big party!" chuckles Kerith McLeod. "As a local business operator and BIA member Scotiabank will lead the 2007 30th annual Midnight Madness, and this year we are especially pleased to hear all of the local musicians who will be performing in downtown Oakville." Kerith H. McLeod- Branch Manager, Oakville Main Scotiabank Who would have known that one stage and a few belly dancers would evolve into a shopping extravaganza, stretched out over 12 blocks and bringing thousands of people into the downtown Oakville core? Midnight Madness 2007 will also feature The Canadian Caribbean Association and The Carousel of Nations. The Carousel of Nations exists to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Halton Region for the educational and entertainment benefit of the community. In partnership the two groups will feature musicians, dancers, and food. Please visit our BIA information booth in the Towne Square on July 20th for your complimentary tote bag (first 500 will receive a tote) and more information on this and other downtown Oakville events. "Consistently I hear from customers they love the small town charm of Downtown Oakville. It is my goal to unite our downtown through various events and make it your shopping destination of choice"-Garry Van DijkDowntown Oakville Business Owner and Events Chair Every year the Downtown Oakville BIA offers transportation to Downtown Oakville via a free shuttle bus from 5:30pm -12:30am, running every 15 minutes from the Oakville Go Station to downtown Oakville and back. A very special thank you to all our corporate sponsors: Scotiabank, Budds' Saturn Saab, Country Inn By Carlson and all of those volunteers who make this event happen! See you on Friday, July 20th! www.oakvilledowntown.com. Entertainment schedule Selected Prima Donna Styles at 30% off HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARYsome Cake Come Celebrate with us and have RUNNERS AND WALKERS SAVE UP TO ® ® On selected in store Shoes & Apparel up to 40% 70% off on other items Meet and talk to representatives of many major brands. See what's new in running shoes and apparel. Join the action. Enjoy the excitement. Catch the savings. OAKVILLE'S ORIGINAL Runners EXPO Running Is Our Business 107 Reynolds Street, Downtown Oakville 905.845.1210 www.insidestory.ca Running/Walking Store 118 Thomas Street, Downtown Oakville Tel. (905) 815-1952