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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 28, 2010 · 24 Update Community Forward announcements of non-profit local events for Community Update to the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4; call 905-337-5560 or e-mail ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com. Free. WEDNESDAY APRIL 28 CARP Halton Chapter's monthly members' meeting 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New St. topics relevant to seniors, contact Tom Carrothers 905-319-6500; carphaltonchapter@gmail.co m or www.carp.ca/halton. HAPPEN ­ Linking People and Opportunities Networking support group for business professionals in career transition, meets 8 a.m., Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, speaker Dr. Grant Mullen, $10/members, $30/non-members, contact 905-339-0268 or www.happen.ca. The Impact of Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace: What You Need to Know, 9 a.m.-noon, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Rd., speaker/author Barb Butler, free, register at www.halton.ca/workplacehealth or by dialing 311, 905825-6000, toll free 1-8664HALTON (1-866-442-5866), or TTY 905-827-9833. Oakville African Violet Society meets at 7:30 p.m., White Oaks Secondary School, North Campus, 1055 McCraney St., use west door north of greenhouse, visitors always welcome, contact Barb Post at 905845-1550. Polar Bears Mood Disorder Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 318 Queen Mary Dr., Anthony Room (downstairs), support for those affected by depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, family and friends. Contact Rob at 905-842-9160. THURSDAY APRIL 29 Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children is recruiting volunteers to participate in group with children. Call 905-337-2333. Prostate Cancer Support group, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society meets 7 p.m., at new unit office at 760 Pacific Road, Unit #7, (off Bronte Road, just south of the QEW). Contact e-mail ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-337-5560 905-845-5231. Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund first Charity Volunteer Information Night, 7-8 p.m., T.A. Blakelock High School, 1160 Rebecca St., students, parents and supporters welcome, assist with Drew's second annual 5K Walk & Run at Coronation Park in Oakville on Saturday, June 5. Contact 905814-1306, dhtbf@rogers.com or www.drewhildebrandtbf.com. Poetry Month Open Mic, Timothy's, 321 Lakeshore Rd. E. (east of Trafalgar Road), upstairs, 7-9 p.m. FRIDAY APRIL 30 Oakville Wine Enthusiasts Club's Tasting, $20, contact www.oakvillewine.ca. Battered Men's Peer Group meets 6-7 p.m., Town Hall, Committee Room B, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. SATURDAY MAY 1 Plant A Tree, 10 a.m. to noon at Oakhaven Pond, Oakhaven & Pinecliff, equipment provided, 200 trees/shrubs, contact Jennifer McPherson at tree.initiatives@sympatico.ca or call 905-849-3056. Oak Park Moms & Tots Multi family Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Oak Park Sales Centre, 215 Glenashton Rd., barbecue, wagon rides. Mountsberg Conservation Area annual Frogwatcher's Hikes, 7-9 p.m., advance admission registration only at www.conservationhalton.ca or call 905854-2276, $15 for adults and $10 for children ages five to 14 years, located on Milburough Line, 5 km west of Campbellville, between Hwy. 6 South and Guelph Line. Kids Helping Kids Family Fun Fair, 5-7 p.m., Walton Memorial United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Road West (at Bronte), 905827-1643. Proceeds to Kerr Street Ministries Kids Summer Camp Program, bouncey castle, mini-golf, pitching speed cage, prizes, games, cake walk, more. Burloak 8@8 -- 8km Road Race and 1km Kids' Run, to take place Saturday, May 1, as a fundraiser for the non-profit Burloak Canoe Club, 8 p.m., Burloak Canoe Club, 160 Water St., 7:30 p.m. Kids' race, same location. Scenic route along the waterfront and through historic Olde Oakville. Early registration (by April 15) costs $40 ($20 for kids' race) and includes Technical T-shirt, barbecue, beverage and dancing to the sounds of a live band. Register at www.burloakcanoe.com, 905-808-4093 or in person at The Running Company, 118 Thomas St. Race day registration also available at The Running Company or the Burloak Canoe Club. For information, e-mail burloak8@burloakcanoe.com. May Court Club of Oakville's Oakville Cuvee, 7:30 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Oakville Autohaus, 300 South Service Rd., $75, wine tasting, culinary sampling, entertainment and dancing. Proceeds to support The May Court Club support of local children's charities. Cause Within a Cause proceeds to Halton Wellspring Programs for Children Living with Cancer, contact Suzanne Allen at 905257-2633 or Audrey Almeida at 905-842-5403. Milton Farm Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd., more than 140 crafts, call 1-888-307-3276. Iroquois Ridge High School, 15-year reunion, A Catered Affair, 7-10:30 p.m., Iroquois Ridge High School, 1123 Glenashton Dr., music, cash bar, advance tickets $20, $25 at the door. SUNDAY MAY 2 Oakville Wind Orchestra Inspirations, Stephanie Domingues, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St., 2-4 p.m., tickets $15 general admission, contact 905-815-2021 or www.oakvillecentre.ca. Solar Tour hosted by HERE -- Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy hosts a tour of solar energy installations, talk to vendors, homeowners and Halton Environmental Network members, Halton Hills, free, contact here.office@gmail.com or 905-299-2327 or halton.ourpower.ca. Milton Farm Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd., more than 140 crafts, call 1-888307-3276. Like to make harmony? PEGGY'S DISTINCTIVE LADIES FASHIONS Men, come and try ours! OPEN HOUSE & Guest Night Monday, May 3rd, 7:00 p.m. Location: Syl Apps Youth Center 475 Iroquois Shore Road, Oakville Entry & Parking, far east end of building. Morning madness sale saturday may 1st STOCK 30% off ENTIRE ENTIRE 10 AM - 12 PM 20% off STOCK 8 AM - 10 AM Discounts apply to Regular priced Merchandise · No Extensions on time limits Info: Mack at 905-827-2634 ASSORTED SPRING FASHIONS UP TO 60% OFF hopedale MALL, oakville All Sales All Sales Final Final 905-465-3499