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A cause to sing about TV host to help Women's Place Hamilton-born and raised entertainment host Rick Campanelli of Entertainment Tonight Canada will help Halton Women's Place as he joins the annual gala event as master of ceremonies. Once Upon a Time -- Dinner, Dance, Auction, featuring the dynamic entertainment host, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre. This annual fundraising event will greatly assist the organization as it continues to be the only crisis shelter service provided for women and their dependent children in the Halton Region. Tickets cost $150 each and include a wine reception, a sit down dinner, open bar, silent and live auctions, great entertainment and dancing. To purchase tickets, contact Carm Bozzo at 905-332-1200, ext. 222, or e-mail cbozzo@haltonwomensplace.com. 25 · Friday, February 5, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Tuesday March 16th at 7:30 pm Now in its fourth season on CBC Radio One, The Debaters is the hit show where comics go toe to toe in a battle of laughs and logic, hosted by Montreal funnyman Steve Patterson. A combustible combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious adlibs, The Debaters is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition with the live audience picking the winners. Don't miss it! THE DEBATERS MICHAEL IVANIN / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER FUNDRAISING CONCERT: Left to right: Michelle Anderson, founder of St. the St. Lucia Learning Project, Sarah Morrison, music director of Oakville Children Choir, choiristers Julia Barber and Katie Cambone-Mannell and Janet Martin, concert organizer, are a few of the many people coming together for the Oakville Children's Choir special benefit concert to raise money for the St. Lucia Learning Project, which helps impoverished children in St. Lucia reach their true potential through enriched educational opportunities. The fifth annual concert will be held Monday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at St. John's United Church, 262 Randall St. and will feature the OCC Chamber Choir. This year's production is called Good Company. The concert will feature Stephen Sondheim (of Sunset Blvd. and West Side Story fame), as well as cast members of The Sound of Music Janna Polzin and Janet Martin, among others. Tickets are available at Good Books 905-844-3102, Chartwell Baptist Church 905-8442881, ext. 23 or by calling Michelle Anderson at 905-878-4637.The OCC also has its own concert coming up on Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. called A Little A Cappella and All That Jazz. All performances are at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts To purchase tickets, please call our box office at 905-815-2021 or order on-line at www.oakvillecentre.ca ``Worthit.' ' That's what people say. The only problem with Blundstone boots is that they never seem to wear out. Oh, people try. But after a few years of kicking the bejeez out of them, they're more comfortable than ever and still going strong. Expensive? Nope, they get cheaper by the day. Get fabulous this February Oakville...It isn't just about Valentine's Day this February, since February in Downtown Oakville has planned a month of fabulous celebrations! From February 6th through to the 28th, there will be ample opportunity to "Fall in Love with Downtown Oakville" at the annual FABULOUS FEBRUARY Festival. Downtown Oakville merchants invite you to delight your senses and excite your mind as we celebrate a month of exquisite visual arts, musical arts, culinary arts and the art of love. The month's events open on Saturday, February 6th & 13th with the ART IN THE HEART: THE GALLERY TASTE & TOUR, where participating Downtown Oakville galleries open their doors to a tasting exhibition. Chocolates, confections and fine wines will arouse taste buds while viewing some of the finest art exhibitions in the Greater Toronto Area. ART IN THE HEART: SHOP WITH YOUR SENSES is a brand-new event created to celebrate Valentine's Day and the Family Day weekend at the same time. From Friday, February 12th through to the 14th Valentine's Day, Downtown Oakville boutiques are offering up a show of artists, performances, music, in-store events and special promotions on the street and at participating Downtown Oakville businesses. Stroll the picturesque Lakeshore Road East and beyond with your loved ones to create traditions on this new winter holiday weekend. Wrapping up the Family Day Weekend is the now-famous event: A TASTE OF DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE, our twice-annual culinary showcase. From Monday, February 15th until Friday, February 28th, more restaurants than ever before are offering special prix fixe menus so you're guaranteed a taste beyond your wildest dreams. For more information about the Fabulous February, the galleries and the restuarants taking part, contact the Downtown Oakville BIA at 905-844-4520 or visit www.oakvilledowntown.com. Our family friendly Smart Home System One controller, for your whole home right at your fi fingertips. 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