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31 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, May 1, 2009 Poetic Harmony opens this weekend Chocolate affair fundraiser Emerging Québec Artist Stéphanie Rivet will unveil her new works in a solo show called Poetic Harmony at Gallery Rufus, 100 Bronte Rd. in an opening reception on Sunday, May 3 from 2-5 p.m. This is Rivet's première show in Ontario. In her world, life is presented in a universe of fantasies where abstraction and figuration mesh in harmony. Colours and transparency evoke a dream effect that brings a playful charisma to the canvas. The show runs until May 17. Rivet holds a fine arts degree from the University of Québec and was recently featured in the winter edition of MagazinArt. For information, contact Anthea Boyer or Margaret McWilliams at 905-339-0013, e-mail info@galleryrufus.com or go online to www.galleryrufus.com. The Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton is hosting Une Affaire de Chocolat on Tuesday, May 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Win Henstock Gallery, 334 Lakeshore Rd. E. The evening will feature art, an auction and extravagant chocolate creations of Chef Andryjko Moskal. Ticket cost $75 or $100 at the door. For information, contact the Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton at 905-823-2221. www.oakvillebeaver.com Do you have pain from Osteoarthritis in your knee or hip? If you are suffering from Osteoarthritis in the knee or hip and: · You are 18 years or older · You have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of the knee or hip · You are currently taking Naprosyn® or CelebrexMD and are receiving some relief Then you may be qualified to participate in a clinical study supervised by Dr. Andrew Chow with an investigational medication for Osteoarthritis. There will be a study-related health evaluation along with useful information about Osteoarthritis. If you are interested, please contact a nurse at the Credit Valley Rheumatology, 905-606-2210. Building strong kids, strong families & strong communities www.ymcaofoakville.com