Oakville Magazine Summer 2013 - Issue 3

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Summer 2013 Celebrating the Town of Oakville - the shops, dining, businesses, events and tourism

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Patio Fare

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Shop Local

Summer is the ideal time to add to your wardrobe

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Canadian Open

Major golf event returns to Glen Abbey

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Men in Heels

Fundraiser to fight violence against women

Hot places to eat in Oakville

Canadian Open

Back to Glen Abbey Golf Club

Coming Events

Reasons to visit Oakville this summer

Shop Local

Find a fabulous mix of chain stores and independent boutiques in Downtown Oakville

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Patio Fare Hot places to eat in Oakville Canadian Open Back to Glen Abbey Golf Club Coming Events Reasons to visit Oakville this summer

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What’s On in Oakville

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What more than one million visitors have discovered about Oakville

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When you’re located between tourism giants like toronto and niagara Falls, it may seem natural to get lost in the shuffle of visitors seeking the bright lights of a big city. But year after year, Oakville welcomes visitors with its own brand of charm.

akville has so much to offer,” says Satish Palasseri, General Manager of the Quality Suites Hotel and Chair of the Oakville Tourism Partnership Board. “And there’s a tremendous pride you feel as a resident, when friends and family visit and experience what a wonderful place it is.”

Shopping and dining are some of the activities visitors enjoy most. Bronte Village, Downtown

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and Kerr Village are common destinations.

Visitors also rank outdoor activities high on their Oakville wish list, with Bronte Creek Provincial Park, golf, cycling, boating and fishing as some of the more popular choices. Oakville’s two natural harbours and scenic lakefront provide plenty of inspiration for photography buffs.

Visitors interested in history will enjoy the

Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Sovereign House and the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, while arts enthusiasts will appreciate information on exhibitions and events found on the Oakville Arts Council website (oakvillearts.com).

Signature events such as Midnight Madness,

the Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival and Canada Day in Bronte are favourites with locals and visitors alike. And with the return of both the RBC Canadian Open to Glen Abbey Golf Course and the Oakville Waterfront Festival, the summer event season is action-packed. OM

About the Oakville Tourism Partnership The oakville Tourism Partnership is an incorporated, not-for-profit organization and acts as a destination management organization operated through a Board of Directors comprised of oakville Tourism stakeholders. visit oTP at www.visitoakville.com or connect with them on Twitter @visitoakville.

Calling all Foodies

A successful dishcrawl was launched in Downtown Oakville

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The launch of Dishcrawl Oakville in May was a scrumptious success, drawing people from across the GTA into downtown Oakville.

he fun began at the Southside Cottage Grill with owner/chef Paul Teague giving a brief introduction about the restaurant and what was to be served. The trio platter consisted of homemade chicken finger with plum sauce, loaded potato with corn, cheese, onion and bacon topped with avocado Ranch sauce and last but not least, a homemade

pulled pork burger.

After eating and continuous chatter amongst the excited Dishcrawlers, it was time for the group to make their way to EE Sushi. Chef Andy and his staff served platters consisting of green devil roll, bomb roll, golden dream roll and kamikaze roll, along with Yuzu salmon, which is not listed on the restaurant menu. u oak ville magazine

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The third restaurant was at Julia’s Ristorante, which serves a mix of Italian and Latin dishes.

Chef Carl Dahl gave a brief introduction of the trio platter which consisted of a crab and salmon cake with saffron remoulade and a daikon jicama pico di gallo, Latino vegetable salad lime with annatto mayonnaise dressing topped with a mango glazed duck breast and tamarillo salsa, and a mini turkey mole burrito with coconut red bean rice, salsa and guajillo pepper and lime sauce.

The last stop was Marilyn Monroe Café. Dishcrawlers were greeted with a beautiful table filled with mini takeaway boxes that had their famous New York cheesecake and chocolate danish along with cups of their Organic Blonde roast coffee.

The second Dishcrawl was scheduled for Kerr Village on July 9. This quaint district features an array of ethnic restaurants from around the world, and what better way to sample it all than to hop on board a Dishcrawl?

The Dishcrawl mission is to provide a premier culinary social experience by bringing together neighbourhood restaurants, local chefs, regional food producers and fellow food enthusiasts.

To watch for future crawls visit www.dishcrawl.com/oakville/ or follow them on Twitter @ Dishcrawlove. OM

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july EchoEs of ErchlEss - summEr concErt sEriEs at ErchlEss EstatE saturday, july 13 Erchless Estate www.oakville.ca/museum All ages | Free admission | Registration not required enjoy these free summer evening concerts on the beautiful grounds of the Oakville Museum at erchless estate. The internationally renowned Halton Regional Police Services Pipes and Drums, and the Chisholm Dancers will draw on their fabulous repertoire of Scottish dance and traditional music from the British isles and Canada. The evening will end at dusk with a flag-lowering ceremony dedicated to Canada’s veteran and serving troops. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some great music and cooling lake breezes. Concerts will take place weather permitting. Second concert date: Saturday, august 24th at 7 p.m.

midnight madnEss in downtown oakvillE friday, july 19 | 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm Downtown Oakville www.oakvilledowntown.com Celebrating 37 years of madness! This is Downtown Oakville’s largest retail event of the year! Midnight Madness draws a crowd of over 50,000 to enjoy a variety of community performers, bands and, of course…great food! experience live music on every block, strolling entertainers and the best buys in town. The Oakville kinsmen Club provides BBQ hot snacks, pop, candy floss and popcorn for your enjoyment. Funds raised go to support local charities.

2013 rBc canadian golf opEn at glEn aBBEy golf cluB monday, july 22 - sunday, july 28 Glen Abbey Golf Club http://glenabbey.clublink.ca Renowned as the longtime home of the Canadian Open, glen abbey will play host to RBC’s Canadian Open Championship for a record 26th time – the most of any course in the tournament’s 109-year history. For more information visit: www.rbccanadianopen.com.

august 2013 oakvillE watErfront fEstival friday, august 2 - sunday, august 4 Coronation Park www.oakvillewaterfrontfestival.com it’s Big! it’s BaCk! it’s FRee! Presented by Willson international. get ready for a fun-filled weekend of family activities, fabulous food and great music on Oakville’s Waterfront.

For 18 years, the waterfront festival had been a popular summer event until it was cancelled in 2009 for financial reasons. Well, it’s back and it is bigger and better, says Bill Smith, Chair of Celebrate Oakville, which is organizing the event. visitors will enjoy live music of all types – jazz, country, big bands and more. There will be everything to eat from snacks to gourmet, and a vendor village with local artisans, amusement rides and activities for all ages.

The festival promises to repeat the success of the

past when it attracted a diverse audience of 100,000 annually. visit https://twitter.com/OWF2013 for more information.

ghost walks at sprucE lanE farmhousE - BrontE park sunday, august 4 - sunday, august 25 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bronte Creek Provincial Park , Parking Lot F www.brontecreek.org everyone wants to know iF the old house is haunted.

We’ve had the paranormal experts in — their stories will be told by staff… who have THeiR own stories to tell. Some say yes…. and some, well… aren’t saying.

You decide. Tours are conducted every fifteen minutes from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, and recommended for children ages 7 and up. Space is limited, reservations are available. Please call 905-827-6911 ext 231 to reserve your spot.

150th Emancipation day picnic monday, august 5 enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of music, dance, crafts and activities celebrating Oakville’s role in the Underground Railroad. event details will be available closer to the date. Free admission. Registration not required. visit www.oakville.ca/museum for more information.

48th annual art in thE park oakvillE monday, august 5 Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park www.artintheparkoakville.com Admission $5 | Children under 12 are free Featuring more than 175 artists and artisans from across the country, the event attracts thousands of people to the Bronte waterfront. visitors to the 2013 show will see the return of some of the same artists as in previous years, as well as some who have never participated before. artists come from far and wide – this year there are artists from Quebec, British Columbia and as far away as the Bahamas. every medium is represented, from traditional oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings to glass, ceramics, textiles, photography, mixed media, sculptures and fine jewellery.

downtown oakvillE jazz fEstival 2013 friday, august 9 - sunday, august 11 www.oakvillejazz.com experience a Taste of Bourbon Street…in Downtown Oakville! Celebrating over 20 years of great Jazz, incredible shopping and fantastic summer dining, be sure to make a visit to Downtown Oakville on this epic weekend. From grassroots beginnings, thousands of people now flock to Oakville to enjoy live outdoor jazz performances from the finest north american talent. international artist this year feature from new York, grammy award-nominated blues artist Heritage Blues Orchestra and their delta blues sound, Jen Chapin (daughter of the late great Harry Chapin) and her urban, folk soul and great story songs, and Brazilian guitar great Diego Figueiredo. From Canada, two Juno award-winning artists, Jaffa Road and their world music sound and liali Biali, singer/ piano player with a knack of taking the best of pop, rock and soul and weaving them into amazing jazz arrangements. OM

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ShOp LOcaL

Summer is an ideal time to add to your wardrobe

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Oakville has a fabulous blend of major chain stores and popular independent boutiques, salons and spas. The result is that whatever you are looking for, you will find it in this trendy town.

ummer, in fact, is one of the best times of the year to take advantage of the sales. Midnight Madness in Downtown Oakville on July 19, for example, attracts thousands of savvy shoppers looking for brand name clothing and accessories

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for very attractive prices.

“The sales are a great way to add quality pieces to your wardrobe,” says anna cammarata of Avante Boutique at 312 Lakeshore Road East, Downtown Oakville. Many items in the store are

up to 50 percent off – meaning you can pick up such brands as Desigual from Spain, aventures des Toiles from France, paulo from holland, awakening from Belgium and much more for very good prices.

Waiting for items to go on sale is always a risk, however, advises helen Walia of K. Barketti at 236 Lakeshore Road East, also downtown. Size can be an issue, but there is no question the deals are excellent.

While K.Barketti features 50 percent off, some of their long gowns, which are exclusive in canada to their stores, are marked down from $249 to $50. If you have a wedding or function in the coming months, there may be something there for you. Specializing in gowns and prom dresses, K. Barketti features originals from its own in-house design team and manufacturing. Velika Designs is the company’s own brand.

Other downtown stores echo the same advice about the value of a trip to this heritage section of Oakville.

BARBETTE II at 349 Lakeshore Road East, for example, has added many new lines that are made in canada, such as Second Yoga Jeans that come in an array of bright colours, says Liz prescott. “This season proves to be equally fun to ShOp LOcaL and shop Made in canada.” and they are gearing up at BaRBETTE II for Midnight Madness, which Liz says promises to be a fun night shopping at their store – until midnight. another fashion store not to be missed is Zuri Fashions at 103 Reynolds Street, where colour lives, says Diane allison-Frost. “Everything from purple, blue and mauves to oranges, hot pinks and yellow; there is a colour to suit all.”

Diane says Maxi dresses are still a key piece to any wardrobe and she has a stunning variety to choose from, as well as a gorgeous array of summer tops and bottoms from brands such as Gerry Weber, Fred Sabatier, Lebek, Neuva and Linea Domani. at Mendocino, 283 Lakeshore Road East, the summer season is all about summer whites, says Brand Director Jessica Kaplan. “Different shades mixed together and layering texture help to add dimension to your look. a summer white dress can also be changed up with a pop of colour from our limeade motorcycle jacket from Mackage.” as other downtown retailers had advised, it’s the perfect time to stock up on pieces that you can wear into the fall.

For swimwear, a popular shop is Beachy Keen at 176 Lakeshore Road East, where owner Valerie Keating carries unique swimwear that fits well and is flattering to the figure. She says that this summer the trend is vintage inspired cuts combined with modern digital prints. Some additional features, she says, are one-pieces with cinched-in waists,

sweetheart necklines, halters and playful prints such as gingham checks and Hawaiian florals.

Shoes ‘N’ More at 302 (A) Lakeshore Road East has a fascinating, and very personal, story behind its scarves and wraps by Roberto. Better known for its colourful shoes, the not so wellknown fact is that the silk for the scarves and wraps comes directly from store owner Shabir Mir’s family silk farm in the Valley of Kashmir, at the foot of the Himalayas. “Printed with Roberto’s spectacular photographic designs from Hawaii, we call it wearable art,” Shabir explains.

Now that you have added wonderful new fashions to your wardrobe – it is time to take care of your hair and your inner beauty.

The summer sun and heat can be cruel to your hair, so it is important to use quality prod-

ucts to protect and enhance for healthy hair, says Enzo Rubino of Atelier Hair Salon at 301 Robinson Street.

“Bumble and Bumble has introduced the much-awaited Surf Foam Wash Shampoo and Crème Rinse Conditioner to complement their staple item – Surf Spray – for that tousled beach hair look,” Enzo advised, adding, “Pureology addresses colour care with anti-fade technology with your featured item – Essential Repair Colour Max UV Colour Defence.”

This season, everyone is looking for a new whimsical and flirtatious hairdo, says Joe Giraldi of Many Faces at 110 Reynolds Street. “We provide products to protect your hair from the summertime heat. From our Alterna products – it’s a bamboo line – we provide a colour protection called UV+, which is made with organic bamboo and Kalahari melon for strong vibrant colour-protected hair. It comes in shampoo conditioner and fade-proof spray.”

Studio PH at 305 Lakeshore Road East uses products that are all-natural and free of chemicals.

It’s something the salon has educated its clientele about, says owner and stylist Tom Omerod. “Hair is personal, so for the summertime, our team continues to educate on the best products available to keep hair healthy and strong.” Tom says they are gearing up for the summer events in downtown and invites all to drop by to meet his team and to book a free consultation.

For the inner you, a must-visit is Saltcave Solana Spa at 302 (B) Lakeshore Road East. Here you will find an array of Himalayan pink salt products for cooking and healing. For centuries, people from around the world have travelled to Nepal to buy this precious salt, which possesses legendary powers. A unique feature of this spa is the salt cave itself. The floor, walls and ceiling of the cave are covered with food grade fine crystal salt, provid-

These are just a few of the many treasures visitors can find as they explore oakville. now it’s up to you to “shop local.”

ing a dry, sterile and hermetic space. Here, visitors relax in lounge chairs with calming music as they let the salt atmosphere conduct its healing powers.

Bikram yoga is the ideal form of yoga to achieve and maintain optimal health, a sharp mind and your ideal body, says Dann Thew of Bikram Yoga at 177 Cross Avenue, Unit 1 (across from the Oakville GO Station). An intelligently designed sequence of 26 postures, Bikram yoga is practiced for 90 minutes in a hot room. The series of stretches and compressions exercise your muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, organs, nerves and glands. Upon release of a posture, fresh oxygenated blood travels through and rejuvenates the vessels and tissues that were being compressed. The increased room temperature aids in warming the muscles and increasing the flexibility of the body tissues, allowing for deeper stretching and helping to prevent injury, Dann explains.

These are just a few of the many treasures visitors can find as they explore Oakville. Now it’s up to you to “shop local.” OM

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PATIO FARE Enjoying the Canadian outdoors in style

Summertime and the outdoor patios come to life. Nestled along the waterfront and boasting heritage sections, Oakville has an abundance of café and restaurant patios.

Whether it’s to sit back and people-watch or cap off a day of shopping and sightseeing, how pleasant is it to quietly sit back and sip a glass of wine as the world bustles past you?

There is something decadently relaxing about sharing scrumptious food and fine wine with family and friends in a casual outdoors environment. Next time you visit Oakville, plan to spend some time at one of the many fabulous patios that this picturesque town has to offer.

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warm, intimate atmosphere and friendly, efficient staff make Paradiso one of Oakville’s most popular restaurants. the CRêpe KitChen The Crêpe Kitchen is nestled across the street from downtown Oakville’s historic Knox Presbyterian Church. This quaint, family-run restaurant includes a cozy outdoor patio and offers over 20 choices of crêpes, French onion soup, unique sandwiches and their signature French press coffee. piazza BistRo The Piazza Bistro patio is part of the Towne Square,

the popular gathering place in the historic downtown. Just recently opened, Piazza Bistro serves everything from morning cappuccino and freshly baked Italian cornetto, lunch panini, pizza and salad, afternoon gelato and decadent sweets to a delicious dinner menu paired with an excellent wine list.

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Canadian Open Glen Abbey once again plays host to this major event

It’s Canada’s major golf event of the year and for the 26th time, the RBC Canadian Open returns to Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville.

Canadian Mike Weir at the 18th hole during the 2008 Open.

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housands of spectators from local neighbourhoods, surrounding cities and towns and from around the world flock to this picturesque town on the lake to enjoy watching golf played at the highest level. It’s a major boon to the local economy. Local hotels are booked, restaurants are full, shops are busy – it’s a bonanza for the town.

But there is much more at stake that merely the flow of cash, says Allan Huibers, Director of Golf at Glen Abbey. “The people of Oakville have a special connection to the Open at Glen Abbey.

It’s not just another event; it’s not just about golf. entire families come to enjoy the atmosphere, to create memories that last a lifetime.”

Who can forget one of the most spectacular

RIGHT: Charlie Wi and Jim Furyk get ready to tee off at the 2008 Open.

bunker shots of all time – Tiger Woods’s shot out of the fairway bunker on the 18th to win the 2000 Open at Glen Abbey. With just a one-shot lead over Grant Waite, and with Grant already on the green ready to make eagle, Tiger’s 6-iron shot out of the fairway bunker flew 216 yards over the trees and water and left him a short chip from the back of the fringe and a birdie putt to win.

Allan remembers coming to one of the Opens with his father and watching Gary Player at the back of the 15th green chip to within inches of the hole. “It was a great shot, and one my father still talks about to this day.”

Preparation for the 2013 Open began the day after the flag was placed in the green at Hamilton Golf and Country club – the host of last year’s Open.

“That’s when we began the course preparations, as well as the food and beverage operations – everything that will make the week memorable for the golfers and the spectators,” Allan says.

If you play Glen Abbey prior to the Open, you will experience a much tougher course. The fairway rough will be longer and the fairways will play narrower. There is no forgiveness if you don’t control your shot.

Jack Nicklaus came to this little town to build his first golf course and his trademark design – the requirement to manage and place your shots – continues to challenge golfers of all skill levels, including the pros.

Hole 9 is a prime example. It’s long and plays into the wind. From the back tees it’s a good drive and a mid-iron into a small green.

Two holes later you face Hole 11, the course’s signature hole that starts a four-hole drive through the valley. The green on 11 is protected by Sixteen Mile Creek on the front of the green and bunkers around the sides and back. When Vijay Singh won here in 2004, he was over par on this hole.

Hole 14 is a tough tee shot with bunkers down the left and a giant willow tree to contend with.

It’s considered a difficult tee on the PGA tour. The drive is difficult for the amateur and pro alike.

How to play the dog-leg will test your ball management skills. An undulating green makes a twoputt the most likely outcome.

Finally, Hole 17 has one of the most challenging greens. The U-shaped green was redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1992 and constitutes a controversial shape. You can land on the green, but still be a chip shot to the hole. There is no guarantee you will have a clear putt to the cup. In fact, this is the hole where Mike Weir missed a 5-foot putt on the second playoff hole against Vijay Singh in 2004.

Glen Abbey has an abundance of memories, many of which are displayed in the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame next door. A visit to Glen Abbey is a whole-day affair, Allan says, claiming that golfers with a noon tee-off will show up around 9:30, tour the hall of fame, have some lunch and then enjoy a round of golf on one of the best courses in the country.

And if you are coming from out-of-town, consider staying in one of the town’s hotels, dine at any of the award-winning restaurants and browse the independent boutiques that make Oakville one of the area’s best tourism destinations. OM Oak ville Magazine

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Budds’ Uncompromised Celebrating 40 years of customer satisfaction Commitment to customer service has defined Budds’ since the beginning. When three brothers, Darryl, Chris and Terry Budd, opened a British Leland dealership in Oakville in 1972, they quickly established themselves with a “customer comes first” philosophy.

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While the dealership appears to be one showroom, it is in fact divided visually under the four brands being sold.

n their drive to maintain their lead in creating an unsurpassed customer experience, Budds’ recently held a grand opening for the renovated and expanded Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC showroom and service at 410 South Service Road West in Oakville.

Boasting 56,000 square feet, three showrooms under one roof, three levels and a state-of-the-art service area, Budds’ has once again established itself as a frontrunner in developing superior sales, service and customer attention that have been key components to building a large and loyal customer base.

During a tour of the dealership, General Manager Wayne Carter pointed out some of the features he is particularly proud of – and there are many.

While the dealership appears to be one open showroom, it is in fact divided visually under the four brands being sold. The metal and meshed staircases and balconies in this modern building have a very mechanical, automotive look to them.

The indoor delivery area or “launch pad” is a unique feature. This is the indoor inspection area where the new car owner can take a final look over the car in a spotless and controlled environment and then drive out of the building. “It’s a desire by any car owners to be able to drive their new car right out

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of the showroom,” Wayne explains.

The service bay is perhaps one of the areas that best differentiates this dealership from many others and is considered one of the most state-of-the-art in the country. A real innovation is the quick service bay for oil changes for the owner pressed for time. Here you will find more than simply an oil change. As the car is brought into the bay, there is automated alignment, tire pressure, tread wear, battery level and fluid level checks. Everything is done in under 40 minutes and provides the owner with a world of comfort knowing their car is safe. These are complimentary features that customers come to rely on for their own peace of mind.

Each brand has its own service consultant to offer expert advice; professionals who will discuss your car’s maintenance and repairs to achieve longer life and best performance.

As you wait, the comfortable lounge has televisions, leather couches and chairs, coffee and snacks and WiFi for those who need to look after some business as they wait.

“We are immensely proud of our new building and the fact that we are continually striving to improve customer service – to live up to the “customer first” philosophy on which the Budds’ brand has been built,” Wayne says. OM

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Oakville’s 4th annual Hope in High Heels event, aimed at raising awareness about violence against women, will take place on Sunday, September 29.

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ut on by Halton Women’s Place, this event sees Oakville’s fantastic gents taking to the streets (or Lakeshore Road, at least) to walk in high heels, take a noble stand against societal attitudes that hurt women—and raise funds for the cause in the process!

The day will begin at 10 a.m., as participants convene at the Central Library’s Centennial Square. Following opening words from Mayor Rob Burton as well as appearances by such local celebrities as councillors Max Khan, Tom Adams, Jeff Knoll and Marc Grant; musician Johannes Linstead; and Canadian jazz and rock icon Russ Little (Lighthouse, Blood Sweat and Tears, etc.), the walk will start at 11 a.m. Participants will be rewarded with a post-walk lunch and musical entertainment, held at Paradiso Restaurant, before the event wraps up at 1 p.m.

Domestic violence affects one in four women,

while one in three is sexually assaulted in her lifetime. When the wealth of cases that goes unreported is taken into consideration, these statistics are even higher. HWP supports women who are fleeing abuse through its shelter and offers ongoing counselling as they set up new lives.

As Carm Bozzo, Development Manager at HWP, says, “Abuse of women won’t end until we have the support of men.” So, gentlemen, come out, join the cause, raise some funds and strut your stuff—and, bring along your family and friends for moral support.

Oakville’s 4th annual Hope in High Heels is run by local residents Suzy Godefroy, Nicolette Little, Tom Omerod and Nadirah Nazeer, as well as HWP’s Carm Bozzo and Kaitlin Gordon. OT For more information visit: haltonwomensplace. com/hope-in-high-heels/. To register for the event email: cbozzo@haltonwomensplace.com.

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