Ontario Community Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 6 May 2011, p. 9

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Trio of Jane's Walk routes to explore Oakville this weekendOakville residents are being invited to partici-leadership.expected to take part in more than 500 tours led through Kerr Village to explore notions of pate in the annual Janes Walk, this weekend, soJane Jacobs is the foremost urban thinker of by locals who want to share their inside tips on urban renewal, talk about change and stabilitythey can get to know their streets and trails.our time, said Kirk Biggar, walk organizer ingreat places to walk, hang out, shop, eat and while taking in all the colour and flavour, andThis year three Janes Walks are available inKerr Village.explore in their own neighbourhoods.checking out neighbourhoods in transition.Kerr Village, Sixteen Mile Creek Valley andShe encouraged people to familiarize them-Oakville walks are scheduled as follows:The starting point for this walk is the Oakvilledowntown Oakville.selves with the places where they live, work and The Sixteen Mile Creek Valley Walk will Arena Parking lot.The walk, named after Jane Jacobs, the best-play believing in the importance of local resi-take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. and last for 90 ? The Downtown Oakville Walk will takeselling author of The Death and Life of Greatdents having input on how their neighbour-minutes. Hiking shoes are recommended. This place on Sunday at 10 a.m. and last for twoAmerican Cities, is intended to cultivate a broadhoods develop.walk is a scenic and vigorous ravine walk. The hours. This walk is described as an adult walk tounderstanding of how cities their economies,Oakville is not the only community partici-starting point is the car park on the east side of enjoy the old-world charm of Oakville by theneighbourhoods, communities and institutionspating in the walk.Neyagawa Boulevard and River Glen lake. The walk will begin at Georges Square and organically develop and thrive.This year, Janes Walks will take place in moreBoulevard.include such sights as the lighthouse, marina,Janes Walk works to advance walkable neigh-than 30 cities across Canada and more than 70 The Kerr Street Village Walk will take Chisholm museum and the old stone granary.bourhoods, increase urban literacy and promotecities worldwide to celebrate Jacobs birthday.place Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and last for two For information, contact the Oakville walkneighbourhood cohesion, civic engagement andIn total, more than 12,000 walkers arehours. This walk is described as a ramble organizer Kirk Biggar at kbiggar@oakville.ca.pr tese-gcroa lnsselKn ws Pr c S s!tlirvkuaOction eht f onoitceles SUCOWE WILL NOT KNOWINGLY F2102ATSIE F110 2&BE UNDERSOLD!2011 FORD FIESTA SEALL NEW 2012 FORD FOCUS SESt# 1F095St# 2S00855 MPG 53 MPG FOR AUTOMATICFOR AUTOMATIC+HST+HSTup to60 mos.for 36 mos. OAC.OAC1.6L, 4 cyl, 5 speed manual, 5 door hatch,2L 4cyl, 5 speed manual, heated seats,ABS brakes, Sirius radio with free 6 month power heated mirrors, ABS brakes, airsubscription, air conditioning, power windows conditioning and much more!& locks, ambient lighting and much much more!SEE OUR FULL INVENTORY ON-LINE ATwww.oak-land.comLow interest rates available. Call dealership for details.F ly wne & p r te r v r 40 e rs!570 Trafalgar Road, Oakville at the QEW 905.844.3273All vehicles plus HST and licensing. Vehicles may not be as illustrated. Sale ends May 31, 2011. All manufacturer rebates applied.9 Friday, May 6, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com

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