OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, June 3, 2009 · 14 Camp Day today ANK DAY CA NGB RI RE SP Today is Tim Hortons Camp Day. Camp Day is the one day each year when every penny from coffee sales at Tim Hortons stores across Canada Continued from page 13 and the United States are donated to the Tim Horton known as Executive Boarding, to become Children's Foundation. For more information, visit its owners/operators. www.timhortonchildrensfoundation.com. Sinyi-Miller began going to Iron Horse Equestrian Centre with her daughter Avalon, 14, who began riding there half a dozen years ago. Before and After Several years ago, Sinyi-Miller couldSchool Program n't watch from the sidelines any longer and climbed onto a horse, too. Today the from mother and daughter share Brandy, a Ages 4-12 seven-year-old Appendix Quarterhorse 7 am to 6pm (part thoroughbred, part quarterhorse). Registration has "I wake up in the morning and think begun for our about when I'll be able to ride," said Sinyi-Miller, noting she finds it addictive Summer and adding the lands on which the centre is located are like a step into the rural Adventure Camps countryside despite being minutes from TRIPS, CRAFTS, SNACKS, GYM, GAMES Oakville and Burlington downtowns and 2489 Lakeshore Rd. W. (Bronte & Lakeshore) suburbs. So what began as a brainstorm for a fundraising trail-ride for those who frequent the centre only, has mushroomed into much more. For those who ride at the centre, there BAR AN D G R ILL will be a Saturday poker trail ride in For all your sports and entertainment needs. which riders will collect sponsors and STARTING MONDA JUNE 8TH Y Equine event aims to raise $20,000 Pony rides, barbecue, auction among wide variety of planned events each will pick up poker cards -- the win- those with no knowledge of horsemanning hand to be traded for a prize. ship, said Sinyi-Miller. On Sunday, June 28, however the fun The Canadian Cowgirls are an award begins for everyone. winning, elite rodeo-style precision drill That's when the doors of the equestri- team from Chatham-Kent, Ontario. an centre will "It is a spectacular open for a "We could have spelled it `hooves,' but sight," said Sinyiday of fun. we decided to go with `hoofs' because Miller. There will be it has more oomph." With pony rides a $10 admis- Kelly Sinyi-Miller, co-organizer available and foals sion fee that born just this spring includes the on the property, 2 p.m. show by the Canadian Cowgirls, Sinyi-Miller said the day's activities prombut there will be lots more, too. ise to be fun. There will be pony rides, member trail "Kids will go nuts," she said. rides, clowns, dunk tanks, face painting, a All profits from the inaugural event bake sale, vendor shopping booths, barbe- will be presented to the Canadian Cancer cue, silent auction, summer camp regis- Society, Oakville Unit. trations and draws. The Canadian Cancer Society will also "We're hoping to raise $20,000, but be present at the event including an whether that's possible, we're not sure," information booth about the Canadian said Sinyi-Miller. Cancer Society, pamphlets, hand outs and general information Canadian Cowgirls to perform Anyone wishing more information or interested in donations or sponsorship of The Canadian Cowgirls are mind-bog- the event, can contact www.ironhorseegling in their talent with the ability to questrian.ca or Sinyi-Miller at 905-825spellbind both the trained equestrian and 3947 or kelly@millerconsultingservices.net. 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Your OHS Garden Tour ticket will guide you to the locations of the nine tour gardens. They feature gardens with sunny front yards and shaded ravines, gardens that have been evolving since the late 1800's and gardens started early this century. Master gardeners will be available at selected gardens to answer your questions. The Oakville Horticultural Society endeavors to stimulate an interest in gardening in the youth of our community, and encourages the beautification of public properties. Funds raised are used to support horticultural projects in our community. Tickets for this event are $15 each and are on sale now. 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