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Community Update FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 Wing Night at Oakville Legion Branch 114, 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., 5-8 p.m., 75 cents/wing. Support your troops -- wear a red shirt. Contact www.oakvillelegion114.ca or 905-845-6271. SATURDAY OCTOBER 19 Amnesty International's campaign in support of Colombia's Indigenous Peoples, 1-3 p.m., 67 Bronte Rd., have your photo taken. October Dance at Oakville Legion Branch 114, 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10, available at the branch. Call 905-8456271 or visit www.oakvillelegion114.ca for more information. Are you a retired or semi-retired man looking for something rewarding to do with your spare time? For details, visit www.oakvilleprobus. com. Country Market at St. Simon's Church, opposite Sheridan College, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Theme baskets, baking and preserves, cheese and candy corner, and gift-basket raffles. Shop for Christmas and enjoy a homemade breakfast or lunch. Cash or cheques only. Contact 905-845-1837. Munn's United Church annual Fall Bazaar 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hwy. 5 and Sixth Line. Wonderful shopping opportunities as 14 vendors return. Free admission. Contact 905-257-8434 for more. B'nai Shalom Congregation is holding their monthly Shabbat service at 10 a.m. Guest speaker following the service. Details and location at www.bnaishalom.ca. Ghost Walks celebrate Halloween by joining Oakville Historical Society volunteers for a guided walk around the oldest part of the Town with an eerie spine-tingling sensation and a dash of old Oakville history, walks at 6, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m. Register by calling 905-844-2695. SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 Dr. Pedro Pereyra and Oakvillegreen Conservation Association host a 2.5 hour walk along Fourteen Mile Creek from 1-3:30 p.m. Trails in this area are rough and not suitable for children. Water-resistant footwear required. Hike limited to 20 people. RSVP to Liz Benneian at programs@oakvillegreen.org or call 289-8131568. The Dog Rescuers annual Tails in Town Fundraiser 11a.m.-3p.m. at Palermo leash free park, 2345 Dundas St. W., east of Bronte Rd. Rain or shine. Contact 416-567-6249 for more information. Prayers for Healing, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. St. Cuthbert's Church, 1541 Oakhill Dr., St. Luke the Physician annual service with prayers for healing, visit www.stcuthbertoakville.ca. Fall Colours Hike -- join St Cuthbert's members and friends for a hike at Lions Valley Park at 1 p.m. Visit www.stcuthbertoakville.ca. Free Gospel concert with George Olliver and guests presented by Solid Gold Foundations Church, 7 p.m., meeting at The Church of the Nazarene, 320 Bronte Road. Contact 905-8440909 or www.SolidGoldFoundations.com. MONDAY OCTOBER 21 Canadian Federation of University Women, Oakville meeting at St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 300 River Oaks Blvd. E. (Corner of River Oaks & Trafalgar) at 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Thelma Wheatley, author of And Neither Have I Wings to Fly: Labelled and Locked up in Canada's Oldest Institution, new members welcome. Halton Jazz Choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. Alto and Soprano singers who read music and have experience with small groups encouraged to click on Membership Inquiry at www.haltonjazzchoir. com. Oakville Osteoporosis Group meeting at 1:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Church, 181 Sewell Dr. Guest speaker Dr. Reinhold Vieth, department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto. Admission is $4. Contact (905) 829-4863. Dying with Dignity is forming an Oakville Chapter. First meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Oakville Public Library Central Branch on 120 Navy St. in the Children's Library area. Contact brucecumming@dyingwithdignity.ca. 17 | Friday, October 18, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Regional Municipality of Halton Waste Reduction Week in Canada October 21 to 27, 2013 Across the country, Waste Reduction Week in Canada raises awareness about waste management issues and the importance of practicing the 3Rs--reduce, reuse, recycle. Visit www.wrwcanada.com for more information. In Halton, there are many things we can all do to practice the 3Rs. Reduce Buy only what you need. Reduce waste by avoiding unnecessary purchases. Rent or borrow items that rarely get used. Choose products that can be reused, such as rechargeable batteries, cloth napkins and reusable drink bottles. Items such as these been used just once. Buy all-purpose household cleaner, instead of buying many different ones for each cleaning role. Or better yet, make your own cleaner using vinegar and water. Eat leftover food and make just enough. Use leftovers for lunch or dinner the Choose products with little packaging. That way, less packaging ends up in the Blue regularly, buy them in bulk instead of in smaller amounts. This will save you money as well as reduce waste. Bring your bags! Use reusable cloth bags when shopping. Lug a mug. Bring a reusable travel mug to the coffee shop. Many offer small discounts for using a reusable mug too. Start a GOOS bin. Collect paper in a GOOS (Good On One Side) bin for reuse. Donate! Support local charities by donating reusable clothing that is in good condition. Visit www.halton.ca/reuse for a list. Recycle Recycle in every room. In the bathroom, collect plastic shampoo and soap bottles for your GreenCart. Empty the basement. Old computers, TVs and stereos can be easily recycled at free collection sites across Ontario. For the location nearest you and electronic items accepted, visit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca. Think about recycling when shopping. while yogurt tubes go in the garbage. Paper egg cartons go in the GreenCart and clear plastic egg cartons go in the garbage. Reuse Pack a waste-free lunch. Use reusable containers for lunches and snacks, a thermos for water and juice, reusable cutlery and a cloth napkin so nothing gets thrown out! DISCOVER THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PLAYMOBIL TOYS! AT OUR STORE IN MISSISSAUGA immunization clinics have started on October 28th through January 15th. workplaces and many pharmacies are also offering the vaccine. of age and older. Protect yourself and those around you. Visit Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Oct 23 Nov 5 9:30 a.m. Regional Council 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. 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