Peter Wildman. A proud product of Kenner. Graduated last class of 73. A member of the Frantics and part of the New Red Green Show.

Peter and a pianist (Tim Burns) will be performing a number of his comedic songs for an intimate audience.

"Songs will be sung. Fun will be had. Then, you and I will go home ...separately."

www.PeterWildman.com

Museum of Lennox and Addington welcomes you!   https://countymuseum.ca/

What brings a family together? It is often our traditions and values. This PA day come with your family to explore the exhibit Refuge Canada and create a rustic horseshoe decoration for you to take home. Spend time with each other deciding what colour ribbons represent your traditions and values, and how best they come together to make a rainbow of meaning on your horseshoe.

• For ages 4-12 plus adult guardians
• Cost: Regular admission (0-12 free, 13+ $3)
• Pre-registration is required to save your spot. Please note the button below will automatically take you to the first session (10:30 – 11:30am). CLICK HERE to register for the second session (1:00 – 2:00pm). Payment is not required at this time and can be paid upon arrival at the Museum. 
• Registration can also be completed over the phone. Call 613-354-3027 x3501 to register today!

Community Living Oakville Launches Tagline Submission Campaign

Community Living Oakville, a leading agency supporting people with developmental disabilities, is excited to announce that it is seeking input on creating a new tagline. The organization's mission is to encourage and support people with developmental disabilities to live an active, rewarding and fulfilling life within the community. Starting Monday January 30th, 2023, the organization will be sharing messages over the upcoming weeks to educate the community about their services. The organization encourages everyone to participate in the tagline submission campaign and help create a catchy tagline that truly represents the people they serve and their organization. To participate, Community Living Oakville has set certain criteria for submissions. The tagline must be six words or less, catchy and relate to their mission and values. The deadline for entries is March 31st, 2023. "We want to ensure that our tagline accurately represents our mission and values. We encourage everyone to participate and help us create a catchy tagline that truly represents the people we serve and our organization," said Alexandra Hoeck-Murray, Executive Director at Community Living Oakville.

To participate, visit the organization's website www.oakcl.org , or click on the link in their bio via Instagram @communitylivingoakville Participants may also enter via link on their Facebook page @communitylivingoakville

Ready for Summer? Band Camp Registration Now Open!

Registration for our 7th annual Band Camp and 3rd annual Band Camp Junior are also open! We’re looking forward to welcoming a new group of teens and kids for another amazing week of camp fun.

New for 2023! Band Camp Guelph – all the awesomeness of our band camps in another new location, for music lovers in the Guelph area.

Band Camp is a week-long day camp for keen music students in grades 7-12 who want to improve their instrumental music skills in the summer. Campers spent a week in a concert band setting under the guidance of trained music professionals.

Band Camp Junior is all the fun of the senior program but with no music experience required! Kids learn a variety of musical skills while playing cooperative games and experimenting with various instruments. Band Camp Junior is for kids in grades 1-6.

Band Camp locations and dates:

Halton, July 10-14

Click here to register now. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfokWqeBc8H_4Ix5zJPz5Rf9mIl1PQeVcZTBEFhiSWYeyVbYw/viewform

For campers with financial challenges, we have partnered with local community funding organizations and private donors to help subsidize camp fees. Please don’t hesitate to email us at camp@bandology.ca for more details.

The Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward is once again hosting their February Used Book Sale on February 7, 8, and 9th at the Bay View Mall. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day. Tuesday: best selection, $3 soft cover, $4 hard cover. Wednesday: ½ price books! Thursday: Fill a bag for only $10! All funds raised stay local and support ASHPE! www.alzheimer.ca/hpe
 

The Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward is once again hosting their February Used Book Sale on February 7, 8, and 9th at the Bay View Mall. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day. Tuesday: best selection, $3 soft cover, $4 hard cover. Wednesday: ½ price books! Thursday: Fill a bag for only $10! All funds raised stay local and support ASHPE! www.alzheimer.ca/hpe
 

Sneak peek: Residents invited to try out the new oakville.ca before it goes live this spring

Four sessions offered on February 9 for residents to provide input

The Town of Oakville is in the final stages of its website redesign and rebuild. With input from the community and oakville.ca users, the town is excited to share its progress and provide residents with a sneak peek at the new oakville.ca before it goes live this spring.

Residents are encouraged to register for one of four drop-in information sessions being held at the Oakville Public Library’s Glen Abbey Branch on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at:

·1 to 2 p.m.

·2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

·6 to 7 p.m.

·7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Space is limited so please register early for the time that works best for you and let the town know if you have any accessibility needs. Light refreshments will be provided and sessions are open to all members of the public.

The sessions will allow you to test out the new website and share you feedback including any final improvements the town can consider to ensure the best experience possible.

Some key improvements to look forward to are:

·easier to find information about programs and services

·more user-friendly navigation

·improved search results

·quick access to your online town account and services

·improved accessibility

For more information, visit the Website Redesign and Rebuild Project page

https://www.oakville.ca/townhall/website-project.html.

Hosted by The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH)

Monday, February 6, 6:00-8:00pm at the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts.

This year’s event includes a keynote speech by Diana Cooper-Clarke, who will review the fascinating
history of Jamaica’s important role in sheltering Jews during WW2, as well as musical performances by
Arlene Duncan, Miriam Lee and the Oakville Choral Society, and the CCAH Steel Band! Gimaa (Chief)
Stacey LaForme of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is among our presenters. Prior to the show
there will be a 30-minute reception featuring the sounds of the CCAH Steel Band. Don’t miss this great
opportunity to connect with your community and enjoy free Caribbean finger foods and refreshments.
Local Black artists will also be onsite to discuss the sampling of their February art exhibits.

The theme this year is “Connecting Communities” as it represents our close connections to community
organizations in Halton that we have partnered with for February and beyond.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased through the OCPA Box Office: Black History Month Kickoff
(oakvillecentre.ca)

Residents bring broken household items.  Our volunteers help fix them.

Next event is Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 from 10am-2pm at

St. Christopher's Church