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OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, September 4, 2009 · 20 Update Community Forward announcements of non-profit local events for Community Update to the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4; e-mail ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-337-5560. Free. e-mail ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-337-5560 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5 Harbourside Organic Farmers Market, 9-1 p.m., free, yoga meditation, dancing, cooking demonstration, entertainment, Centennial Square, 120 Navy St., contact www.osfp.ca, market@osfp.ca or 905-337-8273. The Ontario Poetry Society (TOPS) meeting, open to all, discussion and critique, private home, 2-4 p.m., contact ere@bell.net. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 Blessing of Backpacks, bring backpacks, books and laptops for a new school year, 10 a.m., St Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Maple Grove Road at Oakhill, contact 905844-6200 or stcuthbert@bellnet.ca. MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7 Bronte Legion Barbecue and Open House, noon-2 p.m., 79 Jones St., contact 905-827-4722. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Prostate Support Group meets 79 p.m., Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit, 635 Fourth Line, Suite 51, spouses welcome, call 905-845-5231. Front Row Centre, the volunteer arm of the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, meets in theatre lobby, 7 p.m., Roberto De Clara, Oakville Symphony musical director. EQUILIBRIUM mental health support group for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder presents the psychiatrist's challenge . . . how to recognize bipolar disorder with Dr. Karl O'Sullivan, 7 p.m. doors open, meeting at 7:30 p.m., Evangel Pentecostal Church, 1450 Rebecca St. (across from Hopedale), contact www.equilibriumoakville.com or 905-693-4270. Oakville Choral Society (OCS) rehearsals begin, new members welcome, no audition, some musical 9 L O C A T I O N S knowledge is helpful. Annual fee $155, Sheridan College, Trafalgar Campus, Room B125, registration at 7:15 p.m., followed by the first rehearsal at 7:45 p.m. Contact 905-845-5359, 905-8276129, or www.oakvillechoral.com. Southwest Ontario Poets (SWOP), for poets of all levels, no fee, meetings alternate between Burlington and Oakville, second Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., contact Julia Tripp at 905-3339423 or Julia1111@cogeco.ca. Alzheimer Support group for family caregivers, 7-9 p.m., Sunrise Assisted Living, call 905-847-9559. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9 Summer Salsas with Chef Emerie Brine, 7 p.m., free, Chef Emerie Brine on preserving tomatoes, sign up at customer service, Whole Foods Market, 301 Cornwall Rd., contact 905-849-8400, ext. 107. Polar Bears Mood Disorder Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Aidan's Church, Anthony Room, for those who are depressed, bipolar, schizoaffective, and their family and friends. Contact 905-257-2127 or 905-842-9160. Bronte Horticultural Society meets 7.30 p.m., Sir John Colborne Recreational Centre for Seniors, Lakeshore Road at Third Line. New members welcome, $15/year, guests $3. Taoist Tai Chi Society, Oakville, new beginner classes 10 a.m.-noon and 7:30-9:30 p.m., contact 905-8250514 or oakville@taoist.org. HAPPEN ­ Linking People and Opportunities Networking support for business professionals in career transition meets 8 a.m., Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., referral techniques, members $10/nonmembers $30, contact 905-339-0268 or www.happen.ca. Y O U B E T T E R ! WHY WHEN THE GOVERNMENT IS PAYING OVER 50% OFF THE PRICE OF YOUR NEW FURNACE & A/C $ * Cash Up to Back WAIT? T O S E R V E AND GOV. CASH BACK UP TO UP TO UP TO UP TO $3580 + $1000 + $550 + $1350 MANUFACTURERS CASH BACK HYDRO CASH BACK TAX CREDIT *Call for details. Financing Available NO PAYMENT! NO INTEREST! FOR 6 MONTHS *OAC OVER 60,000 SATISFIED CUSTOMERS 6480 LIMITED TIME A+ Rating 9 Locations To Serve You Better! www.aireone.com 1-888-827-2665 905-849-4998