Contact: Wilma Blokhuis Phone: 905-845-3824 (ext. 250) Fax: 905-337-5567 e-mail: blokhuis@haltonsearch.com W e d n e s d a y : m a r c h 2 c>. 2 0 0 3 · P a g e c t Please forward announcements fo r Update to Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ont. L6K 3S4; Fax 905-337-5567, email blokliuis@lialtonsearch.com, or call 905-845-3824 Ext. 250, B E FO RE NOON Monday to be included. WEDNESDAY MARCH 26 Oakville African Violet Society, 7:30 p.m.. White Oaks Secondary School. 1055 McCraney, use west side entrance north of greenhouse. Visitors welcome. Call Barbara Post. 905-845-1550. COMMUNITY UPDATE M ississauga Parents o f Multiple Births Association Sem i-Annual Clothing Sale. 9:30 a.m. - noon. West Credit Secondary School. 6325 Montevideo Dr.' Battleford and Erin Mills area. Mississauga. Gently used children's wear - preemie to size 16, mothers' needs, toys and baby equip ment. Cash only. No strollers please. Visit www.mpomba.com. Secret Trials in Canada - The Case o f Mohamed Harkat, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Port Nelson United Church. 3132 South Dr. Burlington. Speaker: Sophie Lamarche Harkat. wife of Mohamed Harkat. who was arrested in December 2002 under a section of Canadian law known as a security certificate, based on allegations of links to Al-Qaeda. Under this section of the law. any foreign national living in Canada can be arrested and deported if the person is deemed a threat to national security. He will be tried April 28 in Gatineau. Quebec. Halton-Peel Chartered Accountants Association meeting. 6 p.m. at Mississauga Golf Club. 1725 Mississauga Road at the QEW . Mississauga. Dinner 7 p.m. Speaker: Robert Tedford. Chief Executive Officer of Patheon Inc. Cost: $40 for members. $50 non-members and guests. Advance registration. 905-273-5888 ext. 6. DRIVE 4 LIFE: At front from left, B arb ara S toeckler and K risten Knox of the Iroquois Student Task Force, H ow ard Lee, President Diagnostix L td, M ayor A nn M ulvale, Tanya R um ble an d M a rk G am ez St. T h o m as A q u in as S tu d en t Task Force, hold $300 cheques rep resen t ing Drive 4 Life g ra n ts presented to the two high schools by SCA ID , the M a y o r's Special C om m ittee Against Im paired Driving. T he gran ts were sponsored by Diagnostix Ltd. Both schools will use the m oney to p ro m ote im paired driving prevention am ong youth with a focus on aw are ness and sm a rt choices. The schools will also m ake a presentation at the Drive 4 Life S tudent C onference, a free, one-day conference fo r 100 local students in O ctober 2004. Ontario Christian Home Educators Provincial Convention (OCHEC) 2003. Friday. May 2 and Saturday, May 3, Redeemer University College in Ancaster. Speakers include Dr. Jeff Myers, Norm Wakefield, Dr. David Humphreys and Senator Ann Cools. Further information and/or registration via www.ochec.org, by e-mail conv.registration@ochec.org. or by phone 519764-2841. Early bird discount to April 4. Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver hot or frozen meals. Volunteers require two hours one day a week on regular or occa sional basis. Hot meals delivered Monday to Friday. 1 1 a.m. - 1 p.m.. and frozen meals 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. on Wednesdays. Training provided. Call Judy Bindon or Lauraine Woods at 905842-1411 weekdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. CARP - Canada' s Association fo r the Fifty Plus, Halton chapter, meets 7:30 p.m.. at Burlington Seniors Centre. 2185 New St. at Seneca (Central Park), Burlington. Speakers: Wendy Kormos, Royal LePage Real Estate. Jerry Halhnel, Canadian Home Income Plan, and Terri English, about reverse mortgages and if staying in one's home is better financial ly than moving into private nursing establishment. Call Harr)'. 905-3355717. Hollyhock Caregivers Support meet ing, informal monthly meeting of family caregivers wanting to connect with oth ers for mutual support and the sharing of ideas and resources, 1 - 3 p.m. on fourth Wednesday of month. Advance registra tion requested, call Eva at 905-824-1313. Sum mer Company - students aged 15-29 who will be returning to school in the fall may be eligible for up to S3.(HX) to help start their own businesses, thanks to Halton Regional Business Devel opment Centre and the Ministry of Enterprise. Opportunity and Innovation. Hands on training and mentoring provid ed. Free information sessions. 6 -7 p.m., at Halton Region Centre. 1151 Bronte Rd. To register for Summer Company information sessions, call the Halton Region Business Development Centre at 905-825-6000 or visit www.haltonbsuiness.com. SUNDAY M ARCH 30 March 30 is last day to register for Spring Support Group and Seminars for divorced and separated men and women, with Separated Anonymous. Call 905338-9879. Meetings held Thursdays from 7 - 1 0 p.m. Professional lectures and discussion groups. Golf Club Teddy Bear Collectible Show and Sale at Burlington Art Centre. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Admission $6 adults and S5 for students and seniors - children under 12 free. Portion of proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research. £ATTENTION All Golfers!!! W e will be open this weekend. 1 M ONDAY M ARCH 31 Tots and Us, program for caregivers of preschoolers, playtime, music, stories and snack, St. Paul's United Church. 454 Rebecca. 10 a.m. Free. Call 905-8453427. / '4 k , 1 f e Film Night - Say No to the FTAA (Free Trade Area o f the Americas). Between now and April 2005, govern ments intend to negotiate a new trade agreement, along the lines of NAFTA, to encompass all 37 countries in North. Central and South America (excepting Cuba). To find out more, watch videos about FTAA. 7:15 p.m.. Wellington Square United Church. 2121 Caroline Burlington. Call ID EA at 905-637-3110. HUGE PRO SHOP SALE Check out our great deals now! Here are just a fe w o f our specials... 2002 TiHeist Pro VI - $57/doz. Rainsuits · 50% OFF Regripping & Soft Spike Specials Clubs · Bolls · Gloves · Bags · Clothing Wednesday Evening Fun Runs meet at The Running Company. 118 Thomas St., al 7 p.m. for 5K. 7K and longer courses. Free. Cull 905-815-1952. B ULLETIN Help Us Find a Cure. Volunteers needed for Oakville Super Cities Walk for MS 2003. Saturday and Sunday. April 12 and 13, 3 - 4 hours morning or afternoon. Call the Halton MS Society office. 905-681-8770 or Nadine. 905-844-9154. THURSDAY M ARCH 27 Halton A nd Peel Professional Executive Network < H A P P E N ) net working support group for unemployed business professionals, 8 a.m., in Mississauga. Speaker: Jim Geraghty. The Magic o f Market Letters. Members $5, non-members $ 1 0. Call 905-339-0268 or www.happen.ca. Thyroid Foundation o f Canada. Burlington Hamilton Area Chapter has available its latest Health Guide on Thyroid Disease. If you would like a free copy of informative brochure: Common Concerns of Thyroid Patients, send a self addressed stamped envelope to Thyroid Foundation of Canada. Burlington Hamilton Area Chapter, 1235 Fairview St.. Ste. 348. Burlington. ON. L7S 2K9 or visit www.thyroid.ca. .5 v iiy j v v v t im n is f iE r c ; ) 1137 No. 1 Sideroad Burlington C LIP & SAVE! 1 3 3 6 -3 6 6 0 m i H i C LIP & SAVE Halton FRID AY M ARCH 28 VON Foot Care Clinic. This Special Family Pass allows 2 admits and their children FREE admission to Oakville's largest consumer show - The Oakville Lifestyle Honv FAMILY B O a k v ille SHOW HOURS Friday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. 1o5p.m . Y o u W i l l See: ·hundreds of new products and services · terrific, one time specials ·local, reliable companies ·great selection, great quality great prices -all under one roof ·a super family outing! ·boaters can even get their Pleasure Craft Operators Card Oakville Seniors Recreation Centre. 263 Kerr St.. I - 4 p.m. Cost: S20. By appointment only, call 905-815-5966. Advice to Business Owners: local volunteer group of experienced business people offering practical and profitable advice to small and medium sized busi ness owners. Meetings held every Friday. Call 905-381-1999 or visit www.businessadvisory.com. Heart and Stroke Foundation Class A Basic Life Saver CPR Course at the Halton Administrative Offices in the auditorium on Saturday April 5 from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Cost: SI5 per per son. Contact April at 905-634-7732 to register. Christian' s Dream Foundation, in memory of Christian DiRollo, holds Dinner/Dance/Silent Auction for Rose Cherry's Home on April 26 at Burlington Convention Centre. 1120 Burloak north of QEW. Entertainment by The Mojos, Bulldog Productions and comic and vocalist impressionist by Dave La Fame. Tickets $85 each - $45 income tax receipts. For tickets, call Marisa, 905847-9653. or visit Vinnic's Cafe, 1416 Lakeshore W. Bronte. To donate items to the auction, call Rose, 905-469-8726. SATURDAY M ARCH 29 The Mystery o f Orchids, Orchid Society of the Royal Botanical Gardens w ill be holding 22nd annual Orchid Show on March 29. from 12-5 p.m. and March 30. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - photog raphers 8 - 9 a.m. Enjoy the beautiful (lowers, learn about culture, large sales room with orchid plants and supplies, hourly raffles. Adults S6. children free. R B G Centre. 680 Plains Rd. W ,, Burlington, call 905-643-8170. u § I i fo ^ 0$ IA * C f 0 £ Lifestyle JC^ome Show UPPER M IDDLE RD. r i G len Ab ite , L J I Roc Centra A pril 11,12,13,2003 Glen Abbey Recreation Centre 1415 Third Line Rd., just south ot UpperMiddie J ___| * * ___ Let your creativity soar to new heights AKVILLE RT *" /v O> CIETY A t th e A M T * ° 50+ ART & PO TTERY AMAT E U R HOUR TALENT CONTEST M A Y 2 -- & 3 BP, 2 0 0 3 IN T E R N A T IO N A L C E N T R E , M ISSISSA U G A Forever Young is pleased to present Toronto's second sponsors. O n e Grand prize will be awarded to the most annua) 50+ Talent C ontest This contest is open .to original performance overall. Pnzes will be awarded to am ateur perform ers over the age o f 50. There are 4 the first runner-up in each category. A ll entrants will categories to com pete in: Instrumental. Vocal. Dance and receive recognition and winners will be featured in an O th er Contestants will have a maximum o f 5 minutes to upcoming edition o f ForeverYoung Newsmagazine. perform on our main 20x28' stage w ith RA. system including 5 0 + TALEI IT E S T 1 0 0 3 R E G IS T R A T IO N F O R M microphones, tape deck and C D i changer. Judging will be done by a i > panel o f professionals from the music industry and contest i / C L A S S E S ADULTS · CHILDREN CLASSES BEGIN AS EARLY AS APRIL 14"' he Oakville Art Society's experienced instructors offer a wide variety of programs. From beginner to advanced you're sure to find a class best suited for your skill level and busy schedule. Classes commence its early as April 14th and arc held mornings, afternoon or evenings. Childrens classes are held after school or Saturday mornings. T r* -------------------------------------------- At#-----P u ita l C o d * To e n te r , c o m p le te th e r e g is tr a tio n fo rm ( rig h t) a n d s u b m i t a lo n g w i t h $ I 5 r e g i s t r a t i o n f e e b y A p r il 18, 2 0 0 3 . i city CATEGO RY: »r.| I In t i r u m r n t a l |_] V o c a l Am erican [ i p r t i i Dance J VISA J J O the r Credit Card paym ent option: TYPE M astercard ADULT CLASSES: OIL/ACRYLIC - ADULT DRAWING - WATERCOLOUR - LIFE SCULPTING - POTTERY - SCULPTURE C A T E G O R IE S : O Instrum ental · Vocal O D ance O O th er CR E D IT C A R D « R U L E S & R E G U L A T IO N S : · Ref · I iK h Register today! Give as a call or drop in to the 0AS studios for a descriptive class brochure WWW.OAKVI LUL^RTSOCIETY.CON I GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR CLASSES G R A N D PR IZ E : T rip f o r tw o f r o m If f * * / m i Vaotioos A g a h je i m nm a f r rt-m The Oakville Art Society ^ Office 1lours: Mon, to Tlturs. 10am to 4pm Sat. 1lam to 4pm t o S t. J o h n 's N e w fo u n d la n d in c lu d in g a ir f a r e , 3 n ig h ts a c c o m m o d a t i o n a t t h e F a i r m o u n t, 3 d a y m id - s iz e c a r r e n t a l a n d a w h a le w a t c h in g to u r ! I HEREBY AUTHORIZE AND AGREE TO THE USE O f HY NAME AND PHOTOGRAPH FOR ADVERTISING /PROMOTION PURPOSES IN THE FOREVER YOUNG 50 + TALENT CONTEST I CLAIM NO COMPENSATION IN RESPECT OF SUCH USE. OR FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING THEREFROM I ALSO AGREE TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS STATED AROVi JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL ANO IIN 0IN G 560 Bronte Rd. 905-827-5711 Teaching art in your community for 37 years ^ Iealtliy Lifestyle A n d Travel Show