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15 · Wednesday, March 14, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com (NC) ­ Are you looking forward to March Break? Chances are your child will say a definitive "yes!" especially if they're off to a sunny destination. But if you're a parent stuck in town with no plans and a limited budget, figuring out how to entertain the little ones for a week or two can be exhausting. Here are some ideas to kick-start your March Break plans: Go on a mini road trip. Visit a town that you're not familiar with and spend time walking around, Keep the kids busy during March Break taking in the sights, dining at local eateries, and meeting the people. It will be a refreshing change of pace and scenery for your family. Let it snow. If snow has blanketed your neighbourhood, make the most of it. Don the kids in their winter gear and help them make a snowman for the front lawn or bring them to a park so they can toboggan or make snow angels and forts. Visit your library. Your local library is a great resource for free family entertainment. Pick up a book to learn some arts and crafts, research fun recipes, borrow kid-friendly DVDs, or check if the library is running any special March Break programs. Kid swap. If your friend's kids are also stuck in town, arrange to watch them along with your own kids and then swap the next day. That way, you can get some much needed rest and relaxation. It's called March Break for a reason. Board games. Remember what those are? Playing a board game is a great way to spend time together as a family and have face time. If your collection doesn't intrigue your kids, purchase a new game that everyone agrees on. Give to a good cause. Serve others at a local food bank, soup kitchen, or seniors home. You can also donate to an organization like Christian Children's Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca), and help provide children in developing countries with nutritious food, clean water, and medicine. Before you know it, March Break will be over and you'll have some happy kids to show for it. PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS SCHOOL March Break Camps March 12 - 16 Give Them An Experience That Lasts A Lifetime! Explore Dance, Drama, Music & Art 1-2301 Royal Windsor Dr., Mississauga SPECIALTY ART/MUSIC/DRAMA/DANCE STUDIO PAVAS 905-403-9435 www.studiopavas.com studiopavas@sympatico.ca APRIL PRE-TRYOUT CAMPS ARE BACK! Carrier of NOMINATION CALL FOR theyear! OFFICIAL NOMINATION ENTRY CARRIER OF THE YEAR! Your Name Address Give us the month of April and we'll give you an edge on the competition! Every season we condition and train rep caliber players for their A, AA & AAA tryouts. Individual age groups range from 8 years old to 16 & up. 14 Hours of total ice that can't be provided anywhere else! To register call 905 845 6989 Now that 2011 has ended, The Oakville Beaver is looking for their Carrier of the Year, and would like your input! If you think your present carrier is providing excellent delivery service, and is friendly and courteous, then please fill in the attached ballot. Phone Yes, I would like to nominate my carrier: Name for Oakville Beaver Carrier of the Year! Comments: The winning carrier will receive 2000 BONUS POINTS from the paper, or a $100 gift card to a store of their choice. Please mail nominations to: The Oakville Beaver Circulation Dept. 467 Speers Road, Oakville ON L6K 2S4 or fax to 905-337-5557 or email smcsweeney@oakvillebeaver.com NOMINATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 24, 2012