Community Event - Burlington/Oakville - Oakville Public Library Presents... Big Dreamers

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Big Dreamers

Celebrating Frida Kahlo

Saturday, January 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Iroquois Ridge Branch

Program Room

Join us as we celebrate the stories and achievements of these diverse and inspirational individuals who each started out as a child with a dream.

 

The Little People, Big Dreams series of books by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara is helping us discover the lives of some truly remarkable people who have changed the world we live in - from artists to scientists; musicians and world leaders; feminists and sports heroes. Join us as we celebrate the stories and achievements of some of the world's most diverse and inspiring people through discussion, games and crafts. We're so inspired by these stories and hope you will be too! Be bold. Be Brave. Dream Big.

Registration is required.

Oakville Public Library, Iroquois Ridge Branch
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 1051 Glenashton Dr,
L6H 6Z4
Oakville, ON

Community Event - Windsor/Leamington - Amherstburg Freedom Museum Freedom Achievers Event

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On January 28, 2023 at 11am the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, in partnership with the Amherstburg Community Foundation, will host our next Freedom Achievers Speaker Series Guest, Judge Aliyah Sabree who will share her experience in the legal profession. The event will also include a mentor showcase where mentors can share their experiences and answer questions. To register, please go to findyourvoice.givesmart.com

Amherstburg Freedom Museum
277 King Street
N9V2C7
Amherstburg

Community Event - Burlington/Oakville - Rabbie Burns Supper

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St. Johns United Church presents Rabbie Burns Supper

Friday, January 20, 2023, 6:30 PM - 10 PM

St. Johns United Church, 262 Randall St

Admission $45

Celebrating the Life & Poetry of Robert Burns! There will be Selkirk Grace, piping in of the haggis, highland dancers and pipers.

Learn more about the event https://www.stjohnsunited.ca/events/2023-01-20/

 

St. Johns United Church
262 Randall St
L6J 1P9
Oakville, ON

Public Notices/Announcements - Burlington/Oakville - Winter Photo Challenge by Visit Oakville

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NEW SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST ANNOUNCED: WINTER PHOTO CHALLENGE

Visit Oakville created the “Winter Photo Challenge” for amateur and professional
photographers to share their images of Oakville for a chance to win a grand prize.
From Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, to Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, Visit Oakville will accept
high-resolution JPEG submissions via email.

Visit Oakville will feature select pictures weekly on social media and credit the photographers
by tagging them in the images. By entering the contest, the participants agree that their images
may be featured on social media channels.

Submissions close on January 31st, 2023, at midnight. A winner will be chosen and announced
in early February. The winning photographer will receive a $200 Downtown Oakville gift card
and will also appear in the 23/24 Oakville Visitor Guide in March.

Non-participants can share which submissions are their favourite by commenting weekly on the
contest posts. They can also show their support by sharing the picture on their social media
stories and tagging @visitoakville.

Do you have a winter photo idea that could take home the prize? If so, follow the steps below!


How to Enter:


1. Take images of Oakville this Winter. You can take pictures of anything you'd like. The limit is
your imagination.


2. Email your masterpiece in high-resolution JPEG format to info@visitoakville.com. One image
per contestant. Select your best work.


3. In the submission, include the following:

● First and Last name

● Instagram Username

● Facebook Username

● Twitter Username

● Let us know if you do not have one of the social media accounts listed above. We require this information, so we can give you credit when sharing your work.

4. Follow us on Instagram @visitoakville