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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday May 4, 2007 - 31 Green Gardening Day at the library Green seems to be the colour of the moment: spring brings regrowth of plants and flowers and lawns (parts that the rabbits don't get a chance to eat, that is) and an opportunity to maintain these precious commodities in an environmentally friendly way. Learn from the experts! Green Gardening Day takes place on Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. ­ 3:00 p.m. at the Oakville Public Library Central Branch. "Green Gardening Day is all about celebrating the latest ideas in environmentally friendly gardening," says Melissa Cameron, Manager of Marketing and Development for the Oakville Public Library. There will be many exciting events and activities throughout the day, including special speakers, activities for kids, a chance to stock up on plants and baked goods and several prizes to be won. Harry Jongerden, Director of Horticulture at Hamilton's Royal Botanical Gardens, will be presenting "Maintaining a Healthy Lawn - Without Pesticides!" in the Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. At 1:30 p.m. the Kwale Library in Africa will be held from 10:00 a.m. ­ 3:00 p.m. A variety of perennials will be available for sale, with all proceeds going to support Kwale Library in Kenya, Africa. Baked goods are also available for purchase during the sale. For Kids: Children will be able to participate in the Great Garden Extravaganza, and plant their very own garden to take home with them. Other fun activities will also fill the Children's Department from 10:00 a.m. ­ 3:00 p.m. Prizes and Displays: Home Depot has donated over $100 in gardening products, there will be composters, and many, many gardening books (valued at over $500) available to be won, plus much more! All customers visiting the branch that day will also be eligible to enter our prize draw. The Town of Oakville and the Region of Halton will have displays and information available throughout the day in Adult Services. The library will also have a display of our own green garden -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library. Oops -- wrong date In the Wednesday, May 2 edition of The Oakville Beaver a story on the Play for the Cause hockey fundraiser misstated the day of the fundraiser as Sunday, May 5. It is Saturday, May 5. The Oakville Beaver apologizes for any inconvenience that may have been caused. If you have a news tip or story idea, call the Oakville Beaver at 845-3824. library will host two of Canada's most recognized gardening writers in the Auditorium. Sonia Day, former gardening columnist for the Toronto Star and columnist in Canadian Gardening magazine will present "Growing Vegetables Organically" and Lorraine Johnson, author of 100 Easy to Grow Native Plants and Past President of the North American Native Plant Society, will present "Grow Wild: Garden with Native Plants". Both the morning and afternoon speaker events are free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at all library branches. Kwale Plant Sale: In addition to the speakers, the second annual plant sale in support of WAREHOUSE C ARRY ASH & C FINAL WEEK 0% 50-8 OFF RE TAIL SAVE FROM BED, BATH & LINENS · Comforters & Sets · Duvet Cover Sets · Mattress Pads · Futon Covers · Thermal & Flannel Blankets · Bath Robes · Towels · Shower Curtains · Spa Robes · Table Covers · Sheet Sets (from T130 - T340 Thread Count) SOLID colours as well as one of the LARGEST assortments of PRINTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sale Extended Until May 13th Everyday 9am - 6pm 403 Winston Churchill .... and much MUCH MORE Master Card with every purchase of VISA·CASH $100 or more (one per customer) INTERAC and LOTS OF MOTHER'S DAY SPECIALS! GIFT Laird Rd Vega MARINA TEXTILES 3535 Laird Rd #11 Mississauga (entrance at back) Dundas St. QEW Living Healthy A series of FREE public education seminars by Early Intervention for Psychosis: y y Opportunities and Challenges For some individuals, the first episode of psychosis is the beginning of either a schizophrenic illness or a mood disorder such as bipolar disorder or depression Attend to learn more about: · What is known about the outcomes from psychosis · Important interventions in recovering from psychosis · How families can help facilitate recovery Wednesday, May 9, 2007 y, y, 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Displays and Refreshments Presentation by: Dr. Robert Zipursky, Psychiatrist Dr. Tom Hastings, Psychiatrist LeDome Banquet Hall q 1173 North Service Road East, Oakville (QEW and Trafalgar) FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY CALL 905-338-4379 Presented in partnership with: