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16 Artscene watch a You Tube posted video of its members in action and then choose one band as the best of Oakville. Voting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17. The Oakville Beaver will announce the local winner later that week. The Beaver will also shine the spotlight on the local winner by publishing a feature article and photo of the band's talented musicians in an upcoming print edition. Then, winning bands from Oakville, Burlington and Milton will move on to Metroland's Best of the West Battle of the Bands championship round, where their awesome sound will go head-to-head to crown the champion band. We are counting on residents and music · WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 Oakville bands need your vote to become Best of the West By Catherine O'Hara METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP Musicians from the Oakville, Burlington and Milton areas have responded to the call, submitting their band entries for a chance to win Metroland's Best of the West Battle of the Bands contest. Now that the bands have completed their duties, it's up to you, the readers, to choose the eventual champion. In Oakville, three bands entered, including Alright Alright, Icarus and The Orange Freestate. Starting today (Wednesday) we encourage you to visit www.oakvillebeaver.com and click on the Metroland's Best of the West link under the features heading to cast your vote for your favourite band. Once there, you will be invited to view each of the band's submitted biographies, lovers to help boost our local, talented musicians. Remember, just visit www.oakvillebeaver.com and click the link located under the feature entitled Metroland's Best of the West. And don't forget to vote for the band you think deserves a chance to perform at this year's Burlington Sound of Music Festival. Scooter's March Break Specials: 2009 ® Comic Dee in town Comedian Gerry Dee, pictured on the left, is headlining an evening of comedy at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. The evening will be hosted by Humble Howard and includes other popular comics, including Steve Patterson and Irwin Barker (Rick Mercer Report). The event, priced at $40, will benefit Oakville charity Kerr Street Ministries. For advance tickets, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca. Monday, March 16 Tuesday, March 17 Wednesday, March 18 Thursday, March 19 Friday, March 20 1-5pm 6-10pm 1-5 pm 1-5pm 6-10pm 1-5pm 1-5pm Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages Family All Ages $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals $7.50+rentals WE ARE ALSO OPEN FOR ALL OUR REGULAR SESSIONS. CALL FOR INFO. P.D. Day!!! Don't forget we are open Friday, March 13th 1-5pm scooters Scooter's®Roller Palace 905-823-4001 2105 Royal Windsor Dr., Mississauga (just west of Southdown Rd.) www.scooters.on.ca