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38 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday May 9, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com BRING HOME THE WORLD! Irene is a 17-year-old student from a town outside of Florence, Italy coming to Canada for her exchange semester. She is an open-minded girl who loves gymnastics, going for bike rides, and photography. Irene is excited to experience a new way of life while improving her English and can't wait to learn all about Canada from her host family! Maximilian is a 17-year-old student from a small town near Gelnhausen, Germany. He is a nature-loving boy who loves to be active. Maximilian enjoys sports, playing the guitar and dancing. While in Canada he wants to improve his English, experience the Canadian outdoors and learn the Canadian way of life from his host family! EF Foundation is a non-profit organization in search of volunteer host families for students coming to Canada this September! Why not share your world with a teenager from abroad while learning about another country, another language, and another culture? For more information on how your family could get involved in this exciting volunteer opportunity by hosting Irene or Maximilian, or another student like them, contact your local coordinator: Youth orchestra concert May 26 Program to feature beloved classical pieces The Halton Youth Symphony Orchestra is holding its final concert of the season, called A Musical Journey, on May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St. The program will include many of the pieces the group will perform in Europe including, Johann Strauss' Emperor Waltz, Bizet's Farandole from L'Arlesienne, Suite No. 2, John Beckwith's Music for Dancing/Round Dance and Gliere's Russian Sailor's Dance. A silent auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. prior to the concert. Tickets to the May 26 concert cost $22 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and are available from the Oakville Centre's website www.oc4pa.ca or by calling the box office at 905-815-2021. The HYSO is also busy preparing for this summer as it represents Canada at a youth and music festival in Vienna. They will be performing and competing with other international groups in Prague, Vienna and Salzburg. The 10-day tour has been in the works for the past year and will be the first major trip abroad in the organization's 33-year history. In addition to all the performing activity, the HYSO is calling on any musicians who may wish to audition for the 2008-2009 season. Auditions will begin in June and are scheduled by appointment. For information on the HYSO, call 905616-2760 or visit www.haltonyouthsympho- Elaine: 905-639-4400 earmstrong02@cogeco.ca or the Toronto EF Office at 1-800-263-2825 Visit Barrington's to see their exciting Spring collections! Oh sure, the typical signs of spring are bursting alive outdoors but for fur coat wearers, the season marks the annual exodus from the closet at home to the storage vault at Barrington's. Before safely stowing this cherished investment in cold storage units until the cold weather returns, Paul Barrington recommends cleaning a fur coat every three or four years and more often if it is one that is worn frequently. Barrington's places furs in optimal vault settings that are climate controlled at a constant temperature of 10 Celsius and 50 per cent humidity, which is an ideal combination for protecting a fur's natural oils and its skin's suppleness, said Barrington. Spring at the well established landmark business on Lakeshore Road is also marked with a new array of stylish designer outerwear. Colour is unabashed this year with bright shades that are sure to turn any rainy day into a cheerful reason to don that new coat and head out on the town despite the downpour. Some of the standout coats include edgy Canadian designer Hilary Radley, ever hip and modern Andrew Marc, straightforward with a hint of humour Michael Kors, Feyem of Italy, which ably upholds his country's reputation for fine craftsmanship, and signature designers Burberry and Porto Moro. Each of these eye-catching coats finds its accessorizing mate in Barrington's conversation piece-worthy handbags. Sought after style icons such as the classic and iconic Burberry, the polished sleekness of Michael Kors, the elegant simplicity of Kate Spade, the chic sophistication of Andrew Marc and Oakville's own Karen Wilson's limited edition unique fabrics and colors all artfully line the shelves at Barrington's quietly beckoning admirers to touch, hold and open them. With an irresistible lineup such as this, and more, little wonder that Barrington's has been in a fine outerwear and accessory destination for more than five decades. From left to right: Stallion $495 Stud $495 Fair trade creates good climate TM Celebrate World Fair Trade Day Saturday, may 10 Please visit our website and store for our all-day kid's program and much more! Downtown Oakville Bloor & Bay Manulife Centre Bayview Village Shopping Centre Yonge & Eglinton e-Boutique at www.RonWhite.ca 226 Lakeshore Rd. E. Downtown Oakville 905-337-2377 www.TenThousandVillages.ca