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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, December 4, 2013 | 8 T R E E O F L I G H T S -- A N D M E M O R I E S | photos by Stacey Newman - special to the Beaver At far left, Kathy and Christopher Gwozdz hold candles in memory of Kathy's father Thomas Alfoldy-Boruss during the 17th annual Tree of Lights memorial service at Oakville's Ian Anderson House (IAH) hospice Sunday evening. The Tree of Lights is a hospice tradition around the world. At top centre, the tree was lit as people sang Silent Night then, above, children and adults formed a choir to sing Christmas carols. Joining in were, at bottom centre, from left, Bruce McCoy, Cindy McCoy, Francis Gilgour, Matteo Quaresma, Tammy Quaresma, Brianna Quaresma, and Licinio Quaresma who held candles, as a family, in memory of Robert Gilgour. www.oakville.ca e pr ct. otect. insp i r e. The first step is to dream. Downtown Plan launch December 5, 2013 Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts 7 p.m. con You're invited to join us as we set the stage for one of the most creative, inclusive and compelling projects. The Downtown Plan brings together an extraordinary opportunity for this community to dream! The Town of Oakville is launching two major studies -- The Downtown Cultural Hub and the Downtown Transportation and Streetscape Study. This launch is the start of several months of community engagement. Our expert panel will discuss how the town can build a community that embraces culture and supports and encourages all of us to make a difference in our town and in each other's lives. Join us to find out more and share your ideas with us! RSVP to: 905-845-6601, ext. 7529 or boxoffice@oakville.ca Tuesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. Public delegations Friday, December 6 at 9:30 a.m. Public delegations Thursday, December 12 at 1 p.m. Budget Committee deliberations Monday, December 16 at 7 p.m. Council approval of 2014 budget All submissions whether in person, writing, email or social media, will be considered as part of the Budget Committee deliberations. Those wishing to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate can register by emailing townclerk@oakville.ca or calling 905-815-6015. Can't make the Budget Committee meetings in person? Watch them live on towntv.ca or email your comments to budget@oakville.ca. Visit www.oakville.ca for details. n 2014 Budget Budget Open Houses Be informed. Be part of the Budget process. Saturday, November 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive Wednesday, December 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. Woodside Library, 1274 Rebecca Street Or join us at our Budget Committee meetings Oakville is committed to striking a healthy balance between offering valued services and programs to residents, making strategic investments in community priorities, and keeping the overall tax increase in line with inflation. Please join Councillor Tom Adams, chair of the Budget Committee at this year's Budget Open Houses for an opportunity to learn how your tax dollars are spent. Come out, ask questions and have your say! All meetings are open to the public and held in Council Chamber at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Monday, November 18 at 9:30 a.m. Distribution of budget book and overview of 2014 budget Monday, November 18 at 7 p.m. 2014 rates and fees presented to Council for approval Thursday, November 21 at 1:30 p.m. Commission budget presentations Friday, November 22 at 9:30 a.m. Commission budget presentations (as required)