12 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 27, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Artists' yard sale at quartet of locations Nikole Fraser and Lauren Knox are familiar with the satisfaction derived from commitment to a cause and fundraising to further an organization's goals. During their final year at Wilfrid Laurier University, Fraser spearheaded an art-based event as a graduate project that raised more than $5,000 for breast cancer. The roommates collaborated on the event planning logistics, marketing and promotion. The two women are continuing to use this commitment to community endeavors by working with members of the Oakville Art Society, Sovereign House and with independent artists to coordinate the Oakville Artists "Yard" Sale on Saturday, Sept. 6 at four locations in Oakville. Fraser and Knox are working with this group of local artists to ensure that this event engages both the artist community and the residents of Oakville. Funds raised will support the $Million or More Oakville ($Million or More Oakville) campaign and the Stephen Lewis Foundation. $MOMO has an ambitious goal to raise $1 million over the next year. With the community's support and participation, this goal can be achieved. According to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for just $140 a vulnerable girl in Zambia will attend school and live in an empowering, positive environment for a year. When she graduates with vocational training, business start-up skills, or an undergraduate certification, she will have the capacity and self-esteem to build a future for herself. The registration fee of $20 for seven artists will raise enough to send this girl to school and put her on the path toward a brighter future. Fraser and Knox encourage all interested artists to contact them at artistsforMOMO@hotmail.com to get more information on registering for Oakville Artists "Yard" Sale, or visit www.millionormoreSLF.ca to download a registration form. -- Submitted by the $Million or More Oakville campaign SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER "Having heard Stephen Lewis speak at the university was an inspiring experience that gave us a window into the pain of Africans especially women and children who are living with the realities of HIV/AIDS. Knowing that millions of innocent children were struggling with the disease while living in poverty was an overwhelming reality," said Knox. YARD SALE: Nicole Fraser, left, and Lauren Knox are organizing an artists' yard sale to benefit the $Million or More Oakville campaign for the Stephen Lewis Foundation and its fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. "Working on the Oakville Artists "Yard" Sale is my small way of contributing to the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation," said Knox. "Oakville has a wonderful pool of artists and artisans that use this community as part of their inspiration for their work. Knowing that these artists were willing to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their art and unused arts supplies drew me to the project," said Fraser. Half marathon, 10k run held Labour Day at Coronation Park The second annual edition of the Labour Day Oakville Half Marathon and 10K Run will lead runners on some of the town's most beautiful landscapes. This year's course has changed to encompass Linbrook Avenue and runners will also now experience all of Bronte Harbour. Both the half marathon (21.1km) and the 10K courses will start and finish in and around Coronation Park. "The course changes will eliminate some of the elevation from last year," said race director Joe Hewitt. "Getting rid of this incline will make the course faster and give runners a better opportunity to achieve a personal best time. The change will also move the start lines closer together, creating a more festive atmosphere," said Hewitt. In addition to the course changes, a new event has also been added; a 2K 48th Annual Family Fun Run/Walk. This new course is located within the park and is geared toward recreational or beginner runners/walkers as well as children. See Half page 14 CARRIERS WANTED The Oakville Beaver The Oakville Beaver is looking for newspaper carriers in your neighbour hood! Support your local carrier Wher e Your Heritag e Comes Alive! 2008 Show Theme: Evolution of the Tractor LABOUR DAY WEEKEND AUGUST 29TH - SEPTEMBER 1ST MILTON FAIRGROUNDS FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY! GATES OPEN AT 8AM PARKING $2.00 EVENING ENTERTAINMENT AT THE GRAND STAND FRI. AUG 29 @ 7:00 PM SAT. AUG 30 @ 7:30 PM GENERAL ADMISSION Admission includes evening Grandstand shows Join our carrier club Earn extra money and win prizes Many routes still available Call immediately for more information MINI TRACTOR PULL 32ND ANNUAL COUNTRY WESTERN TALENT CONTEST FRIDAY Adults . . . . . . . . $6.00 SAT. SUN. MON. Adults . . . . . . . . $7.00 Child 12 & Under With Adult . . . . . . FREE Parking . . . . . . . $2.00 SUN. AUG 31 @ 8:00 PM SETTLERS CREEK Country & Western Band Live Performance 905-845-9742 For more info go to www.steam-era.com