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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, July 25, 2012 · 16 Icy treats to help out sick kids Oakville residents will have the chance to beat the heat and help sick children at the same time this Thursday, thanks to Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day. The special event is a one-day national charity drive that donates all proceeds from every Blizzard treat sold at participating locations to Children's Miracle Network member hospitals. This year, marks the 10th anniversary of the Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day. During this period, Dairy Queen has raised more than $13 million for Canadian children's hospitals. Oakville's Dairy Queen is located at 215 North Service Rd. W. A royal recognition Kidney Foundation walk coming to Bronte The Kidney Foundation of Canada is asking people to get moving for others in their community. The organization is hosting its Give the Gift of Life Walk at Bronte Creek Provincial Park on Sept. 22. Money raised at the event will help support people in the community affected by kidney disease. The Oakville event will be one of 40 taking place in communities across the province. Nearly 100,000 Ontario residents depend on life-sustaining dialysis treatments several times a week and more than 1,000 are waiting for a kidney transplant. The Kidney Foundation works to improve the lives of all people affected by kidney disease through research, government advocacy, peer support, education and programs. The walk starts at 11 a.m. Registration opens at 10 a.m. For details, visit www.kidneywalk.ca. Oakville's ONLY Scottish Highland Dance & Step Dance Studio Reduce Reuse Recycle Eric riehl / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog Registration Dates: Wednesday July 25 & Wednesday August 29 6-8 pm - Church of the Epiphany 141 Bronte Rd. Contact www.angushighlanddance.ca angushighlanddance@gmail.com (289) 838-9667 for frank zamuner: Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn presented Frank Zamuner with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal during downtown's Midnight Madness event last Friday. Zamuner was recognized for his work in helping raise awareness for mental health issues through his Swim for Mental Health event. "To be a supportive and nurturing community where the uniqueness of each child is celebrated" Recipient of the "2011 Outstanding Children's Program Award" by the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario At Clanmore Montessori we understand the value of early childhood education that provides the foundation for all future education. Clanmore has one of the only Montessori Toddler programs in the Oakville and Mississauga area. We focus on language and sensorial development, offering a hands-on environment where the young child is encouraged to explore and learn in a warm caring community with trained and loving teachers. Come and see why our program is so unique. Three locations within the Oakville and Burlington areas Open from 6:45am-6:00pm, Monday through Friday Quality First participants Spaces available for families requiring financial assistance Program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to Early Childhood Education Hot lunch and snacks provided--allergy restrictions/dietary preferences accommodated Care and education for children 3 months--6 years Now Accepting Summer & Fall Registration Clanmore, Nurturing a life-long love of learning 2463 Lakeshore Rd East Ford Drive Armiger g Lane Winston Churchill Blvd. (905) 337-8283 info@clanmore.ca Lakeshore Rd. East www.clanmore.ca