The Oakville Beaver, W ednesday O cto be r 17, 2001 - B1 FOURTH LINE AUTO G O O D YEAR F o r AH Y our C a r's N eed s Drive Clean Emission Testing Government Safety Inspection Tune-Ups · Brakes · Exhaust · Cooling Systems CAA Approved Shop 559 Speers Road (9 0 5 ) 8 4 2 -3 0 0 1 OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR OF THE OAKVILLE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL Oakville Beaver Focus Editor: WILMA BLOKHUIS 845-3824 Ext: 250; Fax: 337-5567; Email: blokhuis@ haltonsearch.com Focus 3 but good things to say about the event. "The past two years have been fantastic," said Club Filipino of Oakville secretary Mary Paul. "For two days you get to know countries, sample food and culture up close and personal." On hand over the weekend will be the internationally known Fiesta Filipino Dance Troupe, as well as performances of tradition al bamboo dancing - both on the floor and a Muslim version in the air that involves fire. There will also be door prizes (ice wine) and much more. On Saturday after all the shows are over, the pavilion hosts an evenihg of Karaoke and dancing from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. At the Caribbean pavilion - located at Glen Abbey Recreation Centre, 1415 Third Line - organizers plan to showcase every thing from indigenous entertainment plus reggae, Caribbean and African drumming and dancing, says Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton president Veronica Tyrrell. At Thursday's preview, Caribbean Association co-ambassador Brenda Morris introduced some of the food that will be on hand at the pavilion. This included spicy jerk chicken, ground beef-and-pastry patties plus an assortment of fresh fruit ranging from plantain and coconut to papaya and pineapple. Like the mayor says, come hungry. O a k v i ll e / W a te rfro n t fe s tiv a l C R E M A T IO N "Get th eF a c ts . Findoutabout th ec h o ic e sitp ro vid e s. " I ' Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens 3164 9th Line, Oakville M 257-1100 I C a ro u s e l o f N a t io n s c e le b ra t e s d iv e r s it y Ethnic showcase of food, culture and music B y Howard Mozel OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF In light of current world affairs, says Halton Regional Police Chief Ean Algar, this weekend's Carousel of Nations is just the kind of celebratory event that local residents need. "It couldn't some at a better time for the community," said Algar, who introduced the festival Thursday evening during a special preview at regional headquarters. It was there that representatives from two of the pavilions, the Caribbean and the Philippines, showcased just a taste of the food, dance and cultural activities that will highlight the festival. (Also taking part this year are Latin America, Portugal, Hawaii and Serbia.) "Where else can you see the world for $6 . . . and maybe win a trip to Portugal?" said Rajneesh Sharda of the Halton Multicultural Council. As an event that involves the co-operation of everyone from the United Way of Oakville and police to the Multicultural Council, Carousel of Nations shows what can be accomplished if people get along, adds Sharda. `T his collective effort is indicative of the teamwork we already see in our neighbour hoods," he said. The popular annual multicultural festival A WORLD WITHIN OAKVILLE takes place Oct. 20 and 21 at six venues scattered around town where guests can experience exotic music, costume, culture and dance. O f particular delight for Mayor Ann Mulvale at previous festivals has been the abundance of food. "We're going to have a blast at every pavilion," said Mulvale, who encourages people to buy a passport. "Come with an empty tummy." Passports are being sold at a variety of locations in Oakville, such as all branches of TD Canada Trust, several Royal Bank, CIBC and Bank of Montreal branches plus at the Oakville Place information booth. They cost $6 in advance or $8 at the door. Children under 12 are admitted free. Also visit www.carouselofhations.com. This year's opening ceremonies for the Carousel of Nations takes place at 3 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the Philippine pavilion at St. Ignatius of Loyola Secondary School, 1550 Nottinghill Gate. As one of the festival's original pavilions, organizers have nothing Photos by Barrie Erskine Ariana Dela Cruz o f Fiesta Filipino Dance Troupe balances a pot on her cushion on top of her head while performing at Thursday's preview night for this weekend's Carousel of Nations. BELOW, the Fiesta Filipino Dance Troupe performs. S ix p a v ilio n s o f fo o d a n d e n te rta in m e n t The six pavilions in this year's Carousel o f Nations will be housed in the fol lowing locations: Caribbean - Glen Abbey Recreation Centre, 1415 Third Line, 815-5950. Hosted by the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton, the site will feature entertainment from Calypso music to folk dancing and food that includes curried goat, roti and rum punch. Hawaii - St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School, 145 Millbank Dr., 257-7102. Hosted by the HawaiianCanadian Association of Ontario and The Friends of Quezon of Ontario, the pavilion will feature Hawaiian and Tahitian danc ing plus luau cuisine like Pork Aiean, island desserts and drinks at the Waikiki Bar. Latin America - St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, 124 Margaret Dr., 842-9494. Hosted by the Spanish Speaking Association of Halton, this venue will include dances of the indigenous peoples of Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and more. Traditional Latin American dishes will also be served. (See `Pavilions . . . ' page B 2) T he Body Shaping Fitness Studio For Women. Dirk Gebhardt Maria Kinlough BREAST CANCER!!! 'D o m in ic (B e l l i s s i $ | } We all know the ratio, 1 in 9 will fall victim to this dreaded disease. 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