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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday October 19, 2007 - 47 Drop in on The Oakville Players Oct. 27 A community theatre open house will be held Saturday, Oct. 27. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., local residents are invited to drop by The Oakville Players (TOP) rehearsal studio at 1037 North Service Rd. to get a taste of community theatre. TOP members will explain what's involved with all the backstage jobs people can volunteer for when the group puts on shows at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. There's also a chance to watch a short scene in rehearsal and meet the actors. They're in the midst of preparing the drama, The Winslow Boy, which will be moving to the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts in November as part of the Oakville Drama Series. Also on display will be a model of the set, and the backstage crew will be explaining how they hunt down their huge variety of costumes and props. The Oakville Players has been a longtime partner in the Oakville Drama Series and is always looking for new volunteers. The group aims to promote the development and growth of theatre in Oakville and to give opportunities for joining in the staging of plays and for learning about the many skills behind theatrical performances. Over the years, The Oakville Players has been developing newcomers through workshops in set, lighting and sound design. Some of the awards and recognition their members and productions have received over the years illustrate the range of theatre crafts they enjoy: Best Show, Set Design, Costume Design, Master Carpenter, Best Actor, Set Dressing and Special Effects. If newcomers are interested in becoming a member of The Oakville Players, they will be joining a group of people involved in a hobby that allows for creativity and glamour. There are a host of jobs to involve people in theatre craft at all levels in every production. For more information and membership information call 905-825-0374. Annual membership costs of $10 per person or $20 per household and includes a newsletter and participation in various activities. The Regional Municipality of Halton t be for you! migh Are you between the ages of 15 and 30? YEPP is a six week program that will give you the skills to find and keep a job. Transportation is provided and participants are PAID to attend. For further information contact Margaret Springle at 1-866-442-5866, ext. 4626 or margaret.springle@halton.ca This program is funded in part by the government of Canada YEPP Need Help Finding a Job? Escape to paradise W N EIBIT H EX 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 Halton Wants Youth to be Housing Heroes Affordable housing is critical to creating healthy communities in Halton. To raise awareness about the need for more affordable housing, Halton Region has launched the "Be a Hero. Be a Voice for Affordable Housing." contest. Students in grades 10-12 are invited to create an entry of their choice, such as a video, a song or a poster, that best captures why Halton needs more affordable housing. Grand Prize winner receives $500, Runner-Up, $250, and $100 each for four Honourable Mentions. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on November 2, 2007. An awards ceremony will be held on November 21. For contest materials or more information, students can visit www.halton.ca, or contact Jen Lenard-Benson at housingcontest@halton.ca or 905-825-6000, ext. 4432. 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. Plus Landscape Industry Professional Development Workshop, Monday, October 22; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 9:30 a.m. - Health & Social Services Committee 9:30 a.m. - Planning & Public Works Committee 1:30 p.m. - Administration & Finance Committee 9:30 a.m. - Regional Council BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE $10 Gary Carr - Regional Chair 191007 Register online at www.rbg.ca or call 905-527-1158, ext. 270. Admit On 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON · TTY: 905-827-9833 BUY e RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Hamilton/Burlington n .rbg.ca Owwline w