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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, November 20, 2013 | 8 www.oakville.ca e pr ct. otect. insp i r e. The first step is to dream. Downtown Studies launch December 5, 2013 Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts 7 p.m. con You're invited to join us as we set the stage for one of the most creative, inclusive and compelling projects. The Downtown Studies brings together an extraordinary opportunity for this community to dream! The Town of Oakville is launching two major studies -- The Downtown Cultural Hub and the Downtown Transportation and Streetscape Study. This launch is the start of several months of community engagement. Our expert panel will discuss how the town can build a community that embraces culture and supports and encourages all of us to make a difference in our town and in each other's lives. Join us to find out more and share your ideas with us! RSVP to: 905-845-6601, ext. 7529 or boxoffice@oakville.ca Tuesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. Public delegations Friday, December 6 at 9:30 a.m. Public delegations Thursday, December 12 at 1 p.m. Budget Committee deliberations Monday, December 16 at 7 p.m. Council approval of 2014 budget All submissions whether in person, writing, email or social media, will be considered as part of the Budget Committee deliberations. Those wishing to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate can register by emailing townclerk@oakville.ca or calling 905-815-6015. Can't make the Budget Committee meetings in person? Watch them live on towntv.ca or email your comments to budget@oakville.ca. Visit www.oakville.ca for details. 86 Park Avenue Part of Lots 5, 6 and 7, Plan 110, as in 507294, Part of Lane, Plan 110, designated as Part 27 on Plan 20R-4200, and Part of Lane, Plan 110, designated as Part 2 on Plan 20R-8649, closed by 266487 Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton. Any inquiries may be directed to Susan Schappert, heritage planner at 905-845-6601, ext. 3870 or sschappert@oakville.ca. n 2014 Budget Budget Open Houses Be informed. Be part of the Budget process. Saturday, November 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive Wednesday, December 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. Woodside Library, 1274 Rebecca Street Or join us at our Budget Committee meetings Oakville is committed to striking a healthy balance between offering valued services and programs to residents, making strategic investments in community priorities, and keeping the overall tax increase in line with inflation. Please join Councillor Tom Adams, chair of the Budget Committee at this year's Budget Open Houses for an opportunity to learn how your tax dollars are spent. Come out, ask questions and have your say! All meetings are open to the public and held in Council Chamber at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Monday, November 18 at 9:30 a.m. Distribution of budget book and overview of 2014 budget Monday, November 18 at 7 p.m. 2014 rates and fees presented to Council for approval Thursday, November 21 at 1:30 p.m. Commission budget presentations Friday, November 22 at 9:30 a.m. Commission budget presentations (as required) Broxstowe House 474 Lakeshore Road East Part of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Plan 110, and Part of Lane between Lots 3 and 5, Plan 110, as in 296992 Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton. 88 Park Avenue Part of Lots 4 and 5, Plan 110, and Part of Lane between Lots 4 and 5, Plan 110, as in 703244 Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton. Notice of Heritage Designation On November 12, 2013, Oakville Town Council resolved to pass By-law 2013-093 to designate the following properties under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 18 as properties of cultural heritage value and interest: Driveway Snow Windrow Clearing Program Last week to register! Registration October 15 to November 22 What is a windrow? A snow windrow is the pile of snow that accumulates at the end of driveways during road plowing, which can be difficult for seniors and individuals with health problems or disabilities to remove. The town has developed a program to assist these individuals with a windrow clearing program that runs from December 1 through to March 31. Register today in person at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Trafalg Road between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eligible Oakville residents reside include: · Seniors 65 years of o age or older. Proof of age will be required. · Persons with a physical phy disability. A doctor's note is required. require red. · Registrants will also need to sign a declaration stating that no able-bodied person under the age of 65 is living at their residence. Cost: There is a non-refundable user-fee of $96.05 ($85+HST). Cheque, money order or exact cash only. Credit or debit card service not available. Registration forms can be downloaded at oakville.ca or picked up at: · All Town of Oakville libraries · All Town of Oakville Community Centres · Town Hall · Sir John Colborne Seniors' Centre · Kerr Street Seniors' Centre Makes a great Thank-you or Christmas gift! For more information, contact ServiceOakville, 905-845-6601, serviceoakville@oakville.ca FREE RBC P.A. Day Skates Come on out to a free skate with our branch. No matter if you're just learning or have been skating for a long time, bring your skates and let's have some fun! Friday, November 22 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. River Oaks Community Centre 2:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sixteen Mile Sports Complex Capacity restrictions apply. For more information visit www.oakville.ca/culturerec/pa-day-skates.html