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

Sat. Feb. 11 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Menu includes Mandarin Orange Chicken, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Tickets are $18.00. Take-out only at a designated time. Order by Wed. Feb. 8th by calling 613-283-2318 

Includes meat or veggie sauce, salad, garlic bread, pie and tea/coffee

$14 per person

$20 for family of 4

February 14, 2023 – 7p.m. Lambton Branch, Ontario Ancestors Meeting

Speaker: Donna Bjore- “My 2022 Irish Palatine Trip-Never Give Up the Search”.

ON-LINE ONLY.  Register for Zoom Meeting at lambton.ogs.on.ca

Meetings are free and open to the public – all welcome.

For more information email lambton@ogs.on.ca