Events for May 2008.
Charnwood Co-op School Hop-a-Thon
The kids and teachers at Charnwood Co-op Nursery School got into the Easter spirit through hopping for Muscular Dystrophy. HOP is a fun program that raises funds through sponsor do...more
Sheridan College "Best Buddies" Fundraising BBQ
The “Best Buddies Chapterâ€, an organization creating friendship between students of Sheridan College and adults with intellectual disabilities supported by Community Li...more
Oakville Chamber of Commerce "Morning Power Session"
An energetic and empowering “Morning Power Session†was hosted by the Oakville Chamber of Commerce at the Holiday Inn Select Hotel. Included were three powerful speaker...more
Zonta Club Painted the Town Yellow
The Zonta Club of Oakville hosted its second annual “Paint the Town Yellow†campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day. This was an incredible event that showcas...more
Kinsmen Club Magic Show
The Kinsmen Club of Oakville presented a magic show at the Oakville Town Hall atrium for the young (and young at heart) of Oakville.
The show was free, but sales of refreshments a...more
Oakville Place Mall "60 Earth Hour" Challenge
Oakville Place Mall was a hub of activity as the 60 finalists of the "60 Earth Hour" Challenge gathered to hear the winner of an Oakville Place initiative for sharing eco-friendly ...more
2nd Annual "Do You Believe in Magic?" Fundraiser
A little bit of magic occured at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club as The Clark Family and their 300 guests raised over $43,000 for the Critical Care Unit at the Hospital for Sick Childr...more
Barbette II "50 Years in Fashion" Party
Congratulations to Liz and Maralee, owners of Barbette II in Downtown Oakville who kicked off their month long celebration in April of "50 Years in Fashion" with an incredible part...more
Bruno Capolongo Opening at Abbozzo Gallery
Abbozzo Gallery in Downtown Oakville recently held an opening reception for artist Bruno Capolongo. The motif of Bruno's work tends to exude his particular appreciation for the sup...more
"We Build Strong Families"
The Peter Gilgan Y facility is a great place for just about everyone! For the adults, the Y has a state-of the-art wellness centre including up-to-date equipment like the 'WAVE' f...more
Euro-Line Appliances Hosts Product Information Evening
Euro-Line Appliances in Oakville recently hosted a product information session put on by Goemans Appliances for specialty kitchen stores and designers. Invited guests enjoyed a fin...more
Dragan Shex Sekaric Opening Reception
Towne Square Gallery in Downtown Oakville recently held and opening reception to celebrate the work of Dragan Shex Sekaric. It was an opportunity for art lovers to meet the artist ...more
Rudy & Joyce's 50th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations to Rudy and Joyce Zabel who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Holiday Inn in Oakville. Family and friends travelled from many parts of the w...more
Active and Safe Routes to School Pilot Project
Halton Region recently launched an Active and Safe Routes to School (ASRTS) pilot project to encourage young students to walk, bike, or in-line skate to school. “By encouragi...more
Marathon of Golf Kick-Off
The Community Foundation of Oakville (CFO) recently held a kick-off to its annual Marathon of Golf fundraiser, which will take place on
Thursday, May 15th at the Glen Abbey Golf ...more
Whole Foods Market Donates $3,892 to United Way
During the Whole Foods Market Community Support Day on Wednesday, February 13, five percent of the store’s sales were collected for United Way Oakville. Whole Foods Market recent...more
OHF AAA Atom Championship Banquet
The Oakville Rangers hosted a banquet to welcome regional teams from around Ontario to the Championship tournament. Mayor Rob Burton was joined by many other dignitaries and celebr...more
Downtown Oakville Fashion Show
The Downtown Oakville BIA hosted their first ever sold out Downtown Oakville Fashion Show at the Oakville Club. The men’s and women’s fashion retailers paired up with the salon...more
3-D Workout Open House
Body-in-Motion on Kerr St. recently held a 3-D Workout open House where folks had an to experience an "organic" exercise program that supports and compliments their work with clien...more
Art Show Opening at OAS
The Oakville Art Society opened a joint show with paintings from both Beverley Dillon (Pastels) and Gunta White (watercolours).
Beverley explained her favorite work was "Riding th...more
