D<4 n n UANV1LLE BEAVER. u c u n t a u a ) , rv p iu /, iyyy ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Authors offer food for thought Enjoy a dessert buffet and coffee while lis tening to Canadian author Joan Barfoot discuss the writing life and read from her new book, Getting Over Edgar in Bookers Caffe on Thursday, April 18th, beginning at 7:30 p.m. A book signing will following the reading. Getting Over Edgar is the story of Gwen Stone whose life takes an abrupt turn when Edgar, her husband of 20 years, suddenly decides to abandon her for freedom and a shiny red convertible. However, seven weeks later, Edgar and his convertible are mowed down by a train, and Gwen is attending his funeral. From Edgar's funeral, Gwen moves on to her new life and a few hours of solace in the arms of David, a friendly young bartender. David has his own troubles, and the brief encounter between the newly widowed Gwen and the misunderstood (in his opinion) David, unexpectedly alters both their destinies. If one author's reading whets your appetite for more, reservations are now being taken for Bookers Books and Brunch Author Series on Sunday, April 25th, from 10:30 a.ru to 1 p.m., at The Oakville Club, 56 Water St. Dr. Robert Buckman, Paul Quarrington, and Shyam Selvadurai will be reading from and signing copies of their new books. Not Dead Yet, The Unauthorized Biography is the fascinating story of Dr. Robert Buck- man's life (so far), including his experiences as a cancer physician, a columnist, and a per former with the Monty Python crew. Buckman also knows what it is like to be a patient -- first with a near-fatal auto-immune disease and then with a spinal cord inflamma tion that has left him partially paralyzed. Governor General Award-winner Paul Quar rington combines magic, Las Vegas, and a cast of characters only he could produce in his new novel, The Spirit Cabinet, in which readers are invited to follow two eccentric magicians as they are hijacked by real magic. In The Cinnamon Gardens, Shyam Selvadu- tai portrays the political struggle in 1920s Cey lon through the family conflicts of the novel's main characters - Annalukshmi, a young school teacher, and Balendran, the son of a domineering patriarch. Tickets for this Books and Brunch event are $25 and are available at Bookers Bookstore, 172 Lakeshore Rd. E., 844-5501. Photo by Ron Kuzyk EVERYTHING'S BLUE: Artist Debbe Kam premiered her art work in the Q-Lounge at Sharkey's on April 1st. A percentage of the art work sold that night was donated to the Hospi tal for Sick Children. Kam's art will remain in the Q-Lounge for the remainder of April. C S D C C E N T R E - S U D p * ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ H i • 46 ecoles a > t • +11 300 el&ves 4 • resultats superieurs a 0 la moyenne provinciale 0 • transport scolaire gratuit ^ Maternelle et Jardin r a tem ps plein pour informations 1-8 0 0 -274-3764 poste 3150 Region de Halton Ecole elementaire Sacre-Coeur * 34, promenade Miller Georgetown (905) 873-0510 Ecole elementaire Saint-Philippe * 901, chemin Francis Burlington (905) 639-6100 Ecole elementaire Sainte-Marie 336, promenade Maurice Oakville (905) 845-4472 garderie sur place ART m THE ROUGH: Students in the graduating class o f Sheridan C ollege's Illustration program exhibited som e o f their fine w eek. Erik Jenson, above, and Jennifer Zimmerman, im ately 45 students to entered at least one piece of art in the exhibition. ■ ■ phQtos by ................ ......■. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter C. McCusker Spring concert The Oakville Wind Orchestra is presenting its annual spring concert, From Bach to Basie at The Oakville Centre on Sunday, May 2nd from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available by calling The Oakville Centre box office at 815-2021. Also, the Oakville Wind Orchestra is look ing for new players - clarinet, trumpet, trom bone, French horn, tuba, bassoon, and auxiliary percussion. Musicians are invited to join the group and enjoy a high standard and wide variety of music in a social context. For more information, call Jacquie at 338-8114. YMCA 10k Run/3k FamilyWalk/ lk 12-and-under and Special Olympics Run N E W DATE - N E W CO U RSE LAYOUT - N E W EVENT FORM AT! THE INVIDIATA TEAM - RE/MAX ABOUTOWNE SIGNS ON AS MAJOR SPONSOR FOR THE OAKVILLE YS 10K RUN- The Oakville Ys 10k Run is taking place on Saturday, May 8, 1999. By becoming the major sponsor and Chair for the event, Christopher Invidiata o f the Invidiata Team - Re/Max Aboutowne continues the long history of support for the YMCA run pro vided by his father, Dr. Frank Invidiata. Supported by the expertise and generosity o f Steve McKinnon ofThe Running Company of Oakville, Ken Robertson of Complete Party Rent- Alls, Kevin Yates o f Sharkey's Dockside Cafe, and official Media Sponsor, The Oakville Beaver, this exciting event will provide something for every one! The 10k Run will leave Sharkey's Dockside Cafe at 9:00 am and cover a route taking runners through part of the picturesque sections of Olde Oakville, before heading west. The 3k Family Walk/Run will leave at the same time, covering a route through Olde Oakville. An exciting new element has been added - the lk Run specifically for 12-and-under runners and Special Olympians, supported by our Honorary Chair, Michael "Pinball" Clemons. The Ys Child Care team will be much in evidence, too, providing Kindergym and other activities for the too-young-to-run set wffile their parents and siblings are par ticipating in the Walk or Run. A special award has been added this year - the Ron Sanderson Award for the first male finisher in the Grandmaster (55+) category. This award honours Ron Sanderson, whose inter est in the YMCA and its mandate to promote fit ness and wellness prompted him to organize the first of the YMCA annual runs. Event brochures can be picked up at the YMCA on Rebecca Street; at The Running Company on Thomas Street, Sharkeys Dockside Cafe on Forsythe Street or The Invidiata Team office, located at 83 Reynolds Street. Please call the YMCA Customer Service Desk at 905-845-3417 for information and watch for our advertisements in The Oakville Beaver! Mark your calendar - May 8, 1999 - and come join us as THE INVIDIATA TEAM - RE/MAX ABOUTOWNE presents the YMCA of Oakville's 10k Run/3k Family Walk and lk Challenge. Christopher dr D r. Frank Invidiata OA K V ILLE3 R T ^ S o c i e t y 3 3 rd A N N U A L ART AUCTION U % m SATURDAY, APRIL 10 CENTENNIAL GALLERY 120 Navy Street (In the Oakville Library Building.) FREE ADMISSION Over 100 original works by prominent local and international artists PAINTINGS POTTERY SCULPTURE This annual fund raising event organized by the members of The Oakville Art Society provides a unique opportunity to purchase some fabulous original art at terrific auction prices. PREVIEW SHOWING THURS., APRIL 8 TO SAT. APRIL 10 Gallery open during regular Library hours LIVE AUCTION TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 7:30 P.M. DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 827-5711