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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday October 12, 2007 - 37 Artscene Oakville Beaver · FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007 37 Carousel of Nations Oct. 20 The ninth annual Carousel of Nations Cultural Fall Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 20. It's an opportunity for local residents to experience various cultures and cuisines from around the world. The day-long event features 10 cultural groups with displays at various locations around town. The Carousel of Nations Cultural Fall Festival was initiated in 1999 by the United Way of Oakville to celebrate diverse cultures in Oakville. The festival has allowed cultural groups and visitors to the pavilions to celebrate their heritage by tasting food, learning through arts and educational displays and observing traditional entertainment. Over the years the event has been recognized as one that fosters cultural awareness and understanding of other cultures in Oakville and Halton. The Carousel of Nations Fall Festival will take place at the following locations: · Africa and the Caribbean - Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. · Latin America, Hawaii and Portugal Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, 1430 Trafalgar Rd. · Croatia ­ Knights of Columbus Hall, 1494 Wallace Rd. (just off Speers Road near Third Line). · India - Vaishno Devi Temple, 3259 Bronte Rd. ·Arabic Nations and Poland - Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Rd. · Taiwan and Russia ­ Operating Engineers Banquet Hall and Conference Centre, 2245 Speers Rd. Local community cultural groups will be showcasing local performing artists, cuisine and more at their venues. For tickets or for more information, visit www.carouselofnations.com or call 905617-6171. DEREK WOOLLAM / OAKVILLE BEAVER LAUGHING ALL THE WAY: Inviting everyone to hop aboard for the upcoming Chuckles for Charity event on Oct. 19 are (front row, l-r) Tina Christie, fundraising co-ordinator, Agnes Stassen, special projects, Tina Blatchford, executive director of Children's Aid Foundation of Halton, and Merritt Goddard, vice-president of Assante, (back row, l-r) Darryl, Chris and Terry Budd, of Budds' Automotive. Laugh yourself silly for a good cause Comedian Milton Berle said that laughter is an instant vacation. That would make Chuckles for Charity a mini-comedy holiday. More than 100 people quickly shelled out the $150 ticket price to climb on board this Oct. 19 fundraiser. The comedy event brings `That Canadian Guy' Glen Foster, Humble Howard Glassman and Funny Mom Kate Davis to the Studio Theatre at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. The now sought-after event is sold out but there is a waiting list for tickets that go spare, said organizing committee spokesperson Tina Christie. "We're thrilled this first, and likely now annual event, has been so well received by sup10x2_DETERGENT.ai 10/11/07 11:34:10 porters," she said. Sponsored by Assante Wealth Management and The Goddard Group, the money raised will be divided evenly among four local charities: Community Living Oakville, the Children's Aid Foundation of Halton, Kerr Street Ministries and The Goddard Group Charitable Foundation. Community Living Oakville provides myriad support for people with intellectual disabilities, including employment, education and advocacy, to foster integration in society. The Children's Aid Foundation of Halton is committed to improving the lives of abused and neglected children. Kerr Street Ministries serves local low income families through a foodbank, and drop AM in programs for adults, children and youth. The Goddard Group Charitable Foundation supports community-based philanthropy through an endowment fund and next year is supporting a partnership program for promising students from low-income families keen on pursuing post-secondary education. Guests are in for a night of libations and laughter with hors d'oeuvres at Jonathan's of Oakville on Lakeshore and silent auction that features weekend use of a Mini Cooper from the Budds' Mini Oakville, bling from Kanar Jewelers, dinner courtesy Jonathan's of Oakville, a day on the slopes from Mansfield Ski Resort, a three-month membership at the Oakville Club, and a gift certificate from Thyme Restaurant. Sponsorships are still available and anyone else who would like to be added to the waiting list should call 905-845 2477. 42% LESS WATER PER BOTTLE ALL THE CLEANING POWER! 23% PACKAGING PER BOTTLE fortinos.ca President's Choice® 2X Ultra Liquid Laundry Detergent Available in 9 varieties LESS 5 99 1 .47 L while supplies last