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Oakville Beaver, 6 Oct 2007, p. 13

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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday October 6, 2007 - 13 Continuing Terry's marathon Escape to paradise E X H IB IT Octo NS O P Eer 12 b Exhibit open daily starting Friday, October 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mediterranean Garden, RBG Centre Explore the amazing story of the "pineosaur." The Wollemi pine is the biggest botanical discovery of the 20th century. An ancient, primitive conifer, the Wollemi pine dates back to the time of the dinosaurs. Travel back in time in our new exhibit to see living plants from the Cretaceous Era, fossils of those plants, and a living Wollemi pine -- one of only four on display in Canada! PRESENTED BY Bark detail Admission applies; RBG members free Symposium 2007 Making a Splash: A Natural Approach to Water Gardens JOIN US. Find out how to create and maintain a living ecosystem with water in your garden. Sunday, October 21; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER Plus Landscape Industry Professional Development Workshop, Monday, October 22; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DEDICATED TO THE CAUSE: Katja Zbogar, Michael Hwang, Lindsey Jones, Amanda Rocheleau and Emily Muscat were among the students from Our Lady of Peace School on River Glen Boulevard in Oakville who participated in their second annual Terry Fox National School Run and raised almost $12,000 for cancer research. Red balloons were carried as a symbol of those with cancer, cancer survivors and those who have lost their battle with cancer.The students also contributed to a "dedication" board. Last year the school raised almost $12,500 and was ranked No. 26 in top earnings for the Terry Fox Foundation out of 3,700 schools in Ontario. BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE $10 Register online at www.rbg.ca or call 905-527-1158, ext. 270. Admit On BUY e RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Hamilton/Burlington n .rbg.ca Owwline w H H H Canada's Largest EMPTY BOWLS Private School Fairs Meet with more than 70 leading private and independent schools and find the school that's right for your child. Saturday, October 27 Toronto Roy Thomson Hall 11 a.m.­3 p.m. Sunday, October 14 Oakville Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre 12 p.m.­4 p.m. Register online for FREE admission at www.ourkids.net/mc A fundraiser for: presented by media partner Publications Ltd. and help Halton's homeless. Presenting Sponsor media sponsor EMPTY BOWLS is a fundraising event where you choose a unique hand-crafted pottery bowl made by artisans, taste soups from top local chefs and then take home your bowl as a reminder of the renewed hope you have given to Halton's homeless! All proceeds go directly to a local charity ­ Home Suite Hope. Home Suite Hope (HSH) is a local charity that provides housing solutions and support for homeless individuals and families. HSH assists residents at they acquire employment skills and other support necessary to regain independence. We need your help to continue this important task and to grow services. Get your tickets today! minimum (although more would be appreciated!) FOR TICKETS Tickets are limited, please purchase in advance. www.homesuitehope.org ·O S G A C

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