Ontario Community Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 10 Jun 1994, p. 8

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_E BEAVER Friday, . ‘Mighty Bike‘ is coming to town. The world‘s largest bike, the 34â€"seat ‘Mighty Bike‘ will be in Oakville on June 27th as part of a crossâ€"Canada tour, sponsored by the Royal Bank, to raise $1.250 million for Easter Seals from more than 10,000 riders. Organizers hope to have participaâ€" tion from 64 riders for the two rides , 32 per trip, through downtown Oakville from Towne Square to Lakeside Park, to raise $8,000. Seat The bike is 34 feet long, 8 1/2 feet wide, weighs 1,000 kilograms, and travels at a top speed of 16 kilometres per hour. Mighty Bike will ride into Oakville June 27th The bike is making 125 stops across Canada, having started in St. John‘s, Nfld., on May 7th, and ending in Vancouver on Aug. 27th. * Ages 8â€"16, coed * Groups by age, ability *2â€"1/2 hours ice time daily * Goaltending, power skating instruction Space available in July 18, 25, Aug. 1 Sessions. Others SOLD OUT $229 one week ($180 and‘l weeks) Ages 8â€"16, coed Beginner to Advanced instruction Advanced session runs July 25â€"29 School OTennis School $209 one week ($170 and‘l weeks) Summer Sports Schools at Appleby College Information: (905) 845â€"4681 All riders must be at least 14 years old, and all participants must sign a waiver and wear helmets to be supâ€" plied Special guests on the rides will be Mayor Ann Mulvale and former Toronto Argo Dan Ferrone. The rides begin at 11 a.m. The Royal Bank is sponsoring the ‘Mighty Bike‘ crossâ€"Canada tour to raise funds for Easter Seals as part of its 125th anniversary celebration, explains Oakvilleâ€"Milton area manager Colin Ballance. The Royal Bank was founded in Halifax, N.S., in 1869. To get involved, as a rider or sponâ€" sor, call Colin Ballance at the Royal Bank, 849â€"4110. sponsorships are a minimum of $125 * Ages 7â€"14, coed * Beginner to Advanced instruction * Goaltending instruction the Sports" School Ages 7â€"12, coed Variety of activities stressing recreation, participation Includes soccer, volleyball, swimming, games and softball $229 one week ©Soccer School $149 one week ($110 and‘l weeks) ($180 and‘1 weeks) Ger van Amersfoort, President of SmithKline Beecham Pharma and past Chair of the Oakville Waterfront Festival looks ready for the Ring Road Roundâ€"Up â€" a great country and western evening â€" on Saturday June 25th at the festival. SmithKline Beecham Pharma is the sponsor of the festival‘s Oakville Symphony Orchestra concert with Mark Dubois at Lakeside Park on Sunday, June 26th. (Photo by Peter McCusker) SmithKline Beecham Button Day || < Hamilton CWalico Oraft Bhoppe in Frances Quinney‘s Garden at our Home, 209 Chartwell Road, Oakwville, Ontario An Exhibition and Sale of Paintings by (Offer valld to Oakvllle Beaver Shop Locally card Holders) Saturday Sunday June 11 12 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hopedale Mall @uUmnEY Regular Priced Yarns Fabrics Lakeshore Road Oakville, Ont. 847â€"8610 Q.EMW. 50/0 off oronto > 209

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