Race Against Time Oct. 3 Teens and young adults are line teams will be awarded being challenged to participate points for completed tasks and in an Oakville wide scavengerchallenges, efficiency and the hunt fundraiser. amount of money raised. The second annual Points will be tallied and Amazing Race Against Time the winners announced at the will be Saturday, Oct. 3 from closing ceremonies back at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. downtown. Appleby College. It is part of the Million or Organizers, volunteers and More Oakville ($MOMO) camparticipants will gather for a paign raising money for the barbecue, the awards, raffle, Stephen Lewis Foundation musical performances and an working towards turning the appearance by guest speaker tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa. Ilana Landsberg Lewis, the Starting at Appleby College, executive director of the teams of two will travel on foot Stephen Lewis Foundation. and solve a series of clues leadThe planning committee OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO ing them to secret destinations consists of seven recent uniTHE RACE: Laura Wheeler of versity graduates, all of around the downtown area. Throughout the race, Team Awesome listens for instruc- Oakville, led by Jill teams will encounter road- tions before The Amazing Race Zimmerman who describes blocks and detours at which Against Time last year. the event as "an exciting and they will compete in a variety of mental and educational way for young people to get involved physical activities. in the Oakville community and help raise money Last year's race saw teams performing a series to ease the pain of those living with HIV/AIDS in of often hilarious, challenges around town. Africa." From tossing water balloons and hitting baseOrganizers expect this year's World Edition of balls, to performing yoga and acting out the race will exceed last year's $9,000 raised. Shakespeare at the Oakville Public Library. Each team must pay a $50 registration fee The race also has a strong educational com- ($25 per person) and raise a minimum of $150. ponent to teach participants about the plight of For information, contact info@amazinindividuals living with HIV/AIDS in Africa. graceagainsttime.com or www.amazingraceaAfter the participants race across the finish gainsttime.com. 23 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, September 23, 2009 KEEPING SENIORS INFORMED Our LivingW e l l Events are Open to the Public Friday, September 25th @ 2:00 p.m. Canasta Social Tuesday, September 29th @ 2:00 p.m. Apple Fest Wednesday September 30th 12:00pm to 3pm Antique Appraisal Day The public is invited to bring their "treasures" for appraisal. 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