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Community Update Call 905-337-5560 Forward d announcements of f nonprofit local events for Community Update to The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON L6K 3S4; email ablackburn@oakvillebeaver. com or call 905-337-5560. Free. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 12 Michael Coren & 40 Days for Life - Mid-point Rally, 7 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church, 1150 Monks' Passage with guest speaker. Visit www.40daysforlife.com/oakville. Learn to Live Your Best Life at a four-week workshop series that will help you discover your own life. One Wednesday a month from 7-9 p.m. starting Oct. 12, cost: $40. Call The Women's Centre at 905-847-5520 to register. Bronte Horticultural Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at The Colborne Recreation Center, Third Line/ Lakeshore Rd. Speaker Anna Leggatt on shade gardening. New members and guests welcome. Addictions 101, from 6-8 p.m. A free information session for anyone who is concerned about another person's alcohol or drug use offered through Hope Place Centres at 775 Pacific Road, Unit 34. To register call 905-465-3324. THURSDAY OCTOBER 13 Women In Transition from 7-9 p.m. Learn how you can harness the power of your mind to support and strengthen yourself during challenging times of transition. Cost $15, call The Women's Centre, 905-847-5520, to register. Learn about Psychosis-the Basics at the Burlington Support Group, at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Dr from 7-9 p.m. The presentation gives a basic understanding of psychosis and the impact of stigma, the signs and symptoms of psychosis, how to help and how to cope. Call (905) 338-2112. Ghost Walk: 7 and 8:30 p.m. at the Oakville Historical Society, 110 King St. $12/adult, $6/child. Phone 905-844-2695 for reservations. FRIDAY OCTOBER 14 Wing Night at Oakville Legion, Branch 114, 5-8 p.m., 50 cents/ wing, all welcome, 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., contact 905-845-6271 or e-mail: ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com N.T. Wright's book on Mark's gospel. Friday mornings beginning Oct. 14 at St Cuthbert's, Maple Grove and Oakhill. Cost $15, preregister at 905-844-6200. Bronte Legion Friday Night Fish and Chips, 5-7 p.m., followed by karaoke, $10, all welcome, Club Room, 79 Jones St., contact 905827-4722 or www.brontelegion. com. New Self, New World author Philip Shepherd speaks on Recovering Our Senses in the 21st Century, 7-9 p.m., $10, St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William St. SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 ErinoakKids is holding Autism Inspires Many 2011 at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre (4141 Living Arts Dr.). Guest speakers Eustacia Cutler (mother of Temple Grandin) and Dr. Brian Abrams will share their inspirational stories of changing family dynamics through times of challenge and joy. Tickets are $15 and all proceeds support AIM 2011. Visit www.aim2011.eventzilla.net. Ghost Walk: 7 and 8:30 p.m. at the Oakville Historical Society, 110 King Street. $12/adult, $6/child. Phone 905-844-2695 for reservations. Bazaar and Gift Basket Sale, St. Simon's Anglican Church, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 160 baskets will be offered for sale. The event also features: plum puddings, home baking, preserves (such as jams, jellies and pickles), candies, golf raffle and cheese blocks. Proceeds to go to community outreach projects. Free admission. East side of Trafalgar Rd. opposite Sheridan College, for information, call 905-845-8351. Understanding Relationships Energetically from 1- 3 p.m. Cost $15. Aim for spiritual mastery in all your relationships! Feel what is meant by `soul-mate'. Discover your own underlying patterns. Call The Women's Centre at 905-847-5520 to register. Kitten & Cat Adoption - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pet-Valu, 551 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville, hosted by Forever Home Cat Rescue. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, veterinary examination, plus 6 weeks pet insurance, call 289-837-0794. www.oakvillelegion.ca. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Mississauga Centre meets at 8 p.m. at the University of Toronto in Mississauga, Rm. SE2082, South Building, free and open to the public, park in lot 4 or the parkade across from the Fitness Centre. For more info go to www.mississauga.rasc.ca. Hamilton Amateur Astronomers annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Spectator Building, 44 Frid St., free admission with door prizes and everyone welcome. An optional donation of a non-perishable item for local food banks will be collected. Visit www.amateurastronomy.org. The Jesus Creed - Seven week women's study exploring the simple power of the Shema. 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