Oakville arts groups awarded OAC funding The Oakville Arts Council recently awarded a total of $110,000 in grants to 29 local not-for-profit arts and culture organizations as part of the Town of Oakville's Cultural Grants program. The grants, which are administered by the Oakville Arts Council on behalf of the Town, assist the organizations with their operating and program costs. "Council is committed to supporting our vibrant arts and culture community," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "We want to ensure our arts and culture groups continue to thrive and enrich the lives of all Oakville residents." The Cultural Grants Review Committee selected the following recipients: · ArtHouse for Children and Youth; · ArtWorks Oakville Association; · Burl-Oak Theatre Group; · Canadian Music Competition Oakville/Mississauga Chapter; · Carousel of Nations Multicultural Association; · Circle of Harmony Chorus; · Halton Jazz Singers; · Halton Mississauga Youth Orchestra; · High Rendition Youth Jazz Band Inc.; · Intrada Brass of Oakville; · Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre; · Masterworks of Oakville Chorus and Orchestra; · Musikay; · Oakville Art Society; · Oakville Camera Club; · Oakville Chamber Orchestra; · Oakville Chinese Network; · Oakville Choral Society; · Oakville Festivals of Film & Art; · Oakville Improv Theatre Company; · Oakville Sculptors and Woodcarvers Guild; · Oakville Symphony; · Oakville Wind Orchestra Inc.; · Streetwise Actors; · Tempus Choral Society; · The Oakville Children's Choir; · The Oakville Players; · West End Studio Theatre; · World of Threads Festival. "These groups offer an incredible wealth of programming. Delivered through the tireless dedication of volunteers, residents of all ages are able to access art classes, exhibitions, concerts, plays and more," said Bernadette Ward, who is executive director of the Oakville Arts Council. "Kudos to the Town of Oakville for understanding how vital this support is to our local arts and cultural groups," she added. The Town's Cultural Grants program has helped more than 62 local arts and culture programs since 1989. For more information about the program or to learn how to apply for funding, contact the Oakville Arts Council at 905-815-5977 or visit www.oakvillearts.com. 23 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Michael Lee-Chin, President and Chairman of Portland Holdings Inc. and Chairman and Director of Mandeville Holdings Inc. REDUCE THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 free familY pass! The Oakville lifesTYle HOme sHOW Get Your Just look for the bright pink insert in Today's Oakville Beaver. THE PORTLAND HOLDINGS AUDITORIUM 1375 Kerns Road, Burlington, Ontario L7P 4V7 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Presentation: 7 PM Brought to you by Mandeville Holdings Inc. 1-888-990-9155 SPEAKER SERIES recycle REUSE Don't miss our best show ever! april 8, 9, 10 at the Glen abbey recreation Centre (1415 Third line north of QeW) * Taylor, Chris. "70% of Rich Families Lose Their Wealth by the Second Generation." Time.com, 17 June 2015. Mandeville Holdings Inc. is the parent company, founded by Michael Lee-Chin, of the Mandeville group of companies which includes Mandeville Private Client Inc., Mandeville Wealth Services Inc., Mandeville Insurance Services Inc. and Portland Investment Counsel Inc. Trademarks of Portland Holdings Inc. used under license by Mandeville Holdings Inc. Consent is required for any reproduction, in whole or in part, of this piece and/or of its images and concepts. For further information please contact your Advisor. WWW.PoWeRoFACCeSS.CoM WWW.MAndevILLeInC.CoM #ACCeSSbuRLInGTon Friday 1-8pm Saturday 11am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm Show hourS R0023701285 www.PowerOfAccess.com 2016