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Freestate plays YMCA Freestate is holding its CD release Christmas bonanza this weekend. Freestate is a local reggae band composed of Connor Farrell, Stuart Symes, Michael Bright, and Liam Farrell, all Loyola students and alumni. The show is an all-ages event that will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the YMCA of Oakville, 410 Rebecca St. The night will kick off with Burlington punk band The Penske File, formerly known as The Bad Names, followed by Mississauga natives Killer Green, who will be performing reggae. Freestate will take the stage after Killer Green to get the crowd moving to some upbeat ska and get them ready for Burlington friends Walk Off The Earth, who will end off the night. Tickets cost $10 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the festivities running from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Arts Briefs Small Treasures The Small Treasures exhibition featuring a selection of small-scale art runs until Dec. 20 at Dunn Street Gallery, 223 Church St. The gallery is constantly adding to its collection and has recently introduced artwork from Oakville native Heather Black and Hamilton-based artist William Ferguson. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.5 p.m. and will be open for holiday shopping Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20 from noon-5 p.m. For information, call 905-338-7775, email info@dunnstreetgallery.com or visit www.dunnstreetgallery.com. 23 · Wednesday, December 16, 2009 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com New show in Bronte An art show by Halina Grzyb will be held in the new year at CJ's Café, 2416 Lakeshore Rd. W. The show will run from Jan. 5-Feb. 2. An opening for the show will be held Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The show will feature a variety of subject matter, such as architecture, pots and abstract. For information, go online to www.halinasart.com. Volunteer, feel great! Make a difference in people's lives. www.ymcaofoakville.com Children's Dental Care From cleaning and fillings to braces and more... We provide a warm and caring environment Call your family dentist Dr. Shady Saleh today! · Evening and Saturday Appointments · Direct Billing To Your Insurance Company GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH. SHOW YOU CARE. Look for our FREE Swim or Adult Work Out Pass offer in this paper! 905-847-3201 Appleby Mall Nativity play Trinity United Church presents an outdoor nativity play at its church on Dec. 18. at 7:30 p.m. at 1250 McCraney St. E. The play was written by Rev. Darrow Woods and is performed by members of the Trinity congregation with music provided by the Trinity Choir. Come and walk with Mary and Joseph as they did over 2,000 years ago, as they try to find room at the inn, see the angels bring the news of the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in the fields, and see the wise men as they bring their gifts to the new born king. Afterwards, join them at the Bethlehem Inn for refreshments. Donations are requested for the Trinity Food Bank. 905-845-3417 410 Rebecca St., Oakville, ON L6K 1K7 E-mail: customerservice@oakville.ymca.ca Chisholm Tutoring Always the purrrfect gift! A holiday donation to the Oakville & District Humane Society Give the gift of hope to the homeless, abused and neglected animals of our community by gifting friends and family with donations to the Oakville & District Humane Society. Your loved one will receive a card of thanks from the animals in our care... and you'll know that your donation is going to work helping us to `speak for those who cannot speak for themselves'! December 21 - 7:30pm JOHN MCDERMOTT AT HAMILTON PLACE You will receive a tax receipt for monetary donations over $10.00. p y The animals thank you. WITH SPECIAL GUEST RUSSELL DE CARLE OF PRAIRIE OYSTER Enjoy this magnificent Canadian tenor Chisholm has been teaching children in Halton and Peel since 1971. Our professional staff of certified teachers are the primary reason that Chisholm maintains such a large number of loyal clients.The feedback received from parents certainly reflects this. All of our students are taught in a modern 30,000 sq. ft. facility equipped with laptops and Smart Boards. Individualized programs are written for each student to ensure that their individual needs are being met. Call now to find out more. *Chisholm also offers high school credit courses. Tickets available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office Order online at or call 905-527-7666 445 Cornwall Road Oakville, ON L6K 7S8 905-845-1551 www.oakvillehumane.ca Chisholm Educational Centre 1484 Cornwall Road, Oakville 905.844.3240 www.chisholmcentre.com