w w w .insideH A LT O N .com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, A pril 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 | 1 0 Halton Eco-Fest returns Saturday to Glen Abbey Every Mom is different Every Mom has her own stories A nd every story has a bead Oakville residents looking to leam more about the environment and sustainable initiatives can attend the 17th annual Halton Eco-Festival Saturday, April 29. Organized by the Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights (OCCPEHR), An Environmental Fair for Healthy Living, Biodiversity and a Sustainable Future will be held at the Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free, one-day environmental fair is sponsored by Conservation Halton, Halton Region Public Works, the Town of Oakville' s Environmental Policy Department, and Niagara Escarpment Views. It will feature, among other things, more than 25 educational booths, presentations, half hour workshops, yoga demonstration, various activities for children and parents including a seedling planting, making a seed bomb and more. "This community event raises greater awareness about the importance of the natural environment and encourages Halton residents to become more environmentally sustainable," stated Stephen Dankowich, show manager and OCCPEHR executive director, in a media release. "The Halton Eco-Festival is one of Ontario' s longest-running environmental fairs and it has succeeded by promoting healthy living, biodiversity and the belief in a sustainable future." Sciensational Sssnakes!! The fair will also include lecture and demonstration from Sciensational Sssnakes!!, which provides hands-on education on reptiles and amphibians. The show will feature a talk about the animals, their ecology and conservation issues, as well as an opportunity to interact, touch and hold the animals. The animals are safe, friendly and easy to handle and people are encouraged to take photos holding a snake. Eco-Jeopardy Challenge your knowledge of environmental issues and Halton Region by playing a game of Eco-Jeopardy, a re-creation of the television show. All participants receive a peace pin. For more information, contact the Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights at 905-849-5501 or info@ oakvillepeacecentre.org. Explore our newest Mother's D ay collection 2501 Third Line, Oakville (Third Line and Dundas) 9 05 -8 2 7 -0 7 0 0 www.skywayjewellers.com I w as eating the sa m e th in g s day after day. N ow I have m o re th a n 1 5 0 choices... and d e liv e ry is fre e ! # jf/S T EVEN SO N\VH ELTON **** P ER SO N A L INJURY Mac DONALD*S\VAN LLP + M EDICAL M ALPRACTICE Get delicious, frozen meals, soups and desserts delivered directly to your home. Made fo r Seniors Request your FREE Menu Catalogue Today! 1-844-409-0050 HeartToHomeMeals.ca Experienced Trial Lawyers Serving Oakville, M ilto n a n d B u rlin g to n ^ /" s W L a w y e r s .c a Free Delivery*. No Obligation. Delicious Choices. *some conditions may apply. HEART TO H O M E M EALS DELICIOUS MEALS M ADE FOR SENIORS'* 1540 C ornwall Road Suite 106, Oakville