C2 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, January 19, 2000 "V Alan Frew and Friends JUST MOVED? BmDE-TO-BE? NEW BABY? For free information and gifts... CALL I. SOUTH EAST A nne Phillips 842t 2385 Fifth anniversary concert aids camp for children with cancer By Kathy Yanchus SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER On Feb. 5th, for the fifth consecutive year, some of the greatest names in Canadian rock his tory will drop everything for the `kids'. Such classic groups as Glass Tiger, Light house, The Stampeders and individual acts like Miles Qoodwyn and Randy Bachman, will take the stage at the Oakville Centre for a memorable evening of good oF rock 'n' roll. Alan Frew and Friends promises to be every bit as successful as in past years and "a celebra tion of life." The beneficiaries? Everyone, from the stars who reminisce and jam backstage, to the audi ence who will be musically transported back to their youth, to the children who attend Camp Trillium. "It's great exposure for the camp," says orga nizer Ken Hadall, who dreamed up the idea while attending a John Alan Cameron concert at the Centre. "I had done so many charity events for Sick Kids Hospital and the Kidney Founda tion, I thought I'd like to do a music concert. I wanted to help raise money and awareness for children in this area living with this dreaded dis ease." Over the five years, over $40,000 has been raised for Camp Trillium. With locations north of Peterborough and south of Brantford, this unique camp caters to the entire family, not just those suffering from the disease. "It allows the whole family to go to camp," says Hadall, the man who chose the name of his friend, Alan Frew of Glass Tiger to promote the event. Hadall pulls it together each year with a few phone calls, then fades into the background, content in the knowledge that such a good cause has been given another financial boost. The event has .garnered such interest within the Canadian music industry that performers call Hadall, and he's had to cut down the numbers to squeeze the entertainment into a two-and-a-half hour show. Alan Frew and Friends was "definitely" going to be a one-time deal, explains Hadall, whose background is in marketing. However, his focus is in the food industry as owner of the Burlington company, Fisher Nuts. His mission with this year's concert is to raise money for the children while simultaneously promoting Frew's new solo CD, Hold On. "Everyone seems to know about it now. They all know what a good thing it is," he adds. "It's a unique concert." Half the fun is watching the performers remi nisce. In their day, "these guys were the tops." "At that time, Alan had a new CD, and I thought a concert would also give him some exposure. I told him there was one hitch, - he A lan Frew had to reunite Glass Tiger. He said, `I can't do that.'" Though the idea initially hit a brick wall with Frew, the cause outweighed the obstacles and Glass Tiger reunited for the first Alan Frew and Friends concert, sharing the stage with Rik Emmett, Dan Hill, Ian Thomas, Alannah Miles and Barenaked Ladies. "Alan called me back and said, "I'll do it. It's a great thing.'" Over the five years, Tom Cochrane, Jeff Healy and Mark Jordan have also performed, and this year marks the return of popular performer Alfie Zappacosta and country singer Julian Austin. "All these years, I've been blessed," says Austin. "I want to give back. This (cause) really, really touches me." Other names on the marquee include Denise Leahy and guitar great, Don Ross. There will also be a silent auction set up in the Centre's lobby featuring such memorabilia as an auto graphed script from the hit TV show Friends, framed autographed photos o f Alannis Morrisette and Bob Dylan, plus an autographed stick and photo of hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky. Tickets for Alan Frew and Friends are $75 apiece and are available by calling the Oakville Centre box office at 815-2021. 3. NORTH EAST P at F airfield 842-1560 2. SOUTH WEST C arol H ag en 338-3456 4. GLEN ABBEY C athy W oloschuk 847-9157 O r call toll free: 1-800-301-1104 Toronto Area: (416) 497-8111 Internet: www.welcomewagon.ca LCOME AGON L T O S 1930 ince G ra d u a tin g stu d e n ts' a rt Don't miss But is it Art?, the OAC art show displayed in the main hallways of T. A. Blakelock High School until Jan. 26th. The opening reception will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20th. A Neighbourhood Tradition Since 1930 T o u r is m I s Q a o d T o r 18& c4 Dinner F O RY O U A N D Y O U R G U E S IS ! Tell us where your guest are visiting from and you could win a Certificate to a local restaurant. JANUARY Great `l fast! HERITAGE DAY February 20 Celebrate Heritage Week with a visit to the Oakville Museum, enjoy a variety of fun aofts and activities for the whole family. Contact the Oakville Museum 338-4400. Plan to attend the many wonderful events coming up this year in Oakville. THE MATCHMAKER, BY THORN TON WILDER lonuory 20 - 2 2 ,2 6 - 29 Presented by the Burl-Oak Theatre Group, as port of the Oakville Dromo Series, at the Oakville Centre for Per forming Arts. For tickets call 815-2021. r EXPLORE^ OAKVILLE 1 THROUGHOUT 2000 ! MARCH MARCH MADNESS HITS OAKVILLE Morch 13-17 Ages 4-15 yeors con participate in the many exciting activities taking place dur ing the March Break. For further informa tion, please call 845-6601 ext. 3154. For Museum programs, coll 33 84400. ROBBIE BURNS CELEBRATION January 21 6:30 p.m. Sir John Colbome Centre. $25 per person. Coll 815-5960. A WEE CELEBRATION January 2 2 /2 3 Come celebrate Robbie Burns' birthday with two different days of Scottish-relat ed entertainment, activities, and refresh ments. Oakville Museum. 1 -4 :3 0 p.m. Call 338-4400. ANY WEDNESDAY BY MURIEL RESNIK Morch 2 3 - 25, 29 - April 1 Presented by the West End Studio The atre, os part of the Oakville Dramo Series, at the Oakville Centre for Per forming Arts. For tickets call 815-2021. WIN Dinner Name: Address: FEBRUARY Watch for the Parks ond Recreation Department Spring ond Summer brochure. Delivered to your door midFebruary. Call 338-4250. SPRING FASHION EVENT Contort the Bronte BIA for further infor mation, 825-3258. THE HOLLOW, BY AGATHA CHRISTIE April 2 0 - 2 2 , 2 6 - 29 Presented by the Burl-Oak Theatre Group, as port of the Oakville Drama Series, at the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts. For tickets coll 815-2021. BLACK BART THE BRONTE BUC CANEER EVENT Treosure hunt, pirates, tall ships, cruis es, parade, entertainment and bands. Contact the Bronte BIA for further infor mation, 825-3258. postal-related activities. Write a letter with a quill pen! Free admission to the Erchless Estate. Call 3 3 8 4 4 0 0 . JUNE OAKVILLE WATERFRONT FESTI VAL Bands, carnival, entertoinment, bands, merchants booths, tons of fun for the whole family. Phone: My Guests.,. VALENTINE FUN February 6 A fomily afternoon of valentine activi ties, horn 1:30 · 4:30 p.m. Contact the Oakville Museum at 338-4400. APRIL VOLUNTEER WEEK April 9-15 Come to the Oakville Municipal Building ond visit the many displays in the Atri um celebrating volunteerism. would like a chonce to display it ond talk to people about your collection -- then we need you! For mote information or if you hove a collection you would like the world to see, call Susan Crane at the Ookville Museum at 33 84 4 0 0 . VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CER EMONY April 27 To be held at the Oakville Seniors' Cen tre, volunteers horn the Ookville Seniors' Centre will be recognized at on afternoon reception beginning ot 1 p.m. Call 8155966. MAYOR'S ARBOR DAY May 5 Ceremonial tree planting 10 a.m. Over 1,000 school children ore expected to participate in tree planting events orga nized by Forestry staff to recognize the important role that trees play in promot ing healthy communities. Location to be announced. Call 845-6601 ext. 3395. SUMMER DELIGHTS FLOWER PRESSING WORKSHOP June 6 Shoron Lowe will instruct on o variety of pressed flower art. Pre-registration required, contact the Oakville Museum ot 33 84 4 0 0 . June 6 Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre 1 Oth Anniversary 12:30 p.m. Barbecue and picnic. Coll 815-5966. VALENTINE WORKSHOP February 13 Children can make Valentine crofts for someone special. Oakville Museum. 1 :3 0 -4 :3 0 p.m. Call 338-4400. SIDEWALK SALE An Oakville tradition! Enjoy the longest and largest retoil event of the year! Downtown's annual Sidewalk Sole offers you plenty of shopping as well as dining and entertoinment at great prices. Con tort the Downtown BIA for more informa tion ot 84 4452 0. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR CER EMONY April 10 5:30 p.m., Oakville Municipal Building, Council Chambers. A ceremony in which youth, odult, ond group volunteers ore recognized for their outstanding contri bution to the Oakville Community. For further information, please call Sue Fonelli 0) 845-6601 ext. 3155. GARAGE AND CRAFT SALE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY April 27 To be held at the Ookville Seniors' Cen tre, volunteers horn the Ookville Seniors' Centre will be recognized ot on oftemoon reception beginning ot 1 p.m. Call 815-5966. Moy 6 9 a.m. -1 2 noon ot the Oakville Seniors' Centre, 263 Kerr Street. Coll 815-5966. are visiting fro m ... SECOND ANNUAL OAKVILLE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUC TION DINNER February 17 Otello's Banquet Hall. Call 845-6601 ext. 3154. OAKVILLE SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR June 8 Oakville's Senior of the Year is announced by the Mayor during this cer emony featuring entertoinment ond refreshments. 1 p.m. Call 815-5966. INTERNATIONAL MUSEUMS DAY May 18 1 - 4:30 p.m. Admission by donation to the Ookville Museum. Coll 33 84 4 0 0 . COLLECTORS DAY June 4 12 noon - 4:30 p.m. This is o chance for collectors to display their treasures to the public. Come down to the Museum and enjoy refreshments and take the opportu nity to chat with fellow collectors ot just enjoy the rare opportunity of a variety of interesting collections on display in one ploce. If you collect something and Be A Great Host TRAP FOR A LONELY MAN BY ROBERT THOMAS February 1 7 -1 9 , 2 3 -2 6 Presented by the Oakville Ployers, os part of the Oakville Drama Series, at the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts.For tickets call 815-2021. EASTER FUN AT THE OAKVILLE MUSEUM April 16 Lots of Easter-related crafts ond activi ties including on Easter Egg Hunt ond Easter Egg Rolling. 1 - 4:30 p.m. Call 33 8440 0. Mail to: Attn. K. Montague The Oakville Beaver 467 Speers Road ^O akville ON L6K3S4 LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST The United Woy hosts the Ookville Lead ership Breakfast, for more information contort 845-5571. VICTORIA DAY May 2 1 /2 2 1 · 4:30 p.m. the Old Post Office opens for the summer seoson with o variety of TheOakville Beaver Sponsored ty p CJ O ak ville C h am b er of C om m erce OAKVILLE T o w nof O ak ville E con om ic D evelopm ent "W here Success Means M o re " A .V -