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Upper Oakville Shopping Centre Collects 550 Pounds of Food for Holiday Food Drive

Wednesday, December 26th, 2012

On December 20th, the Upper Oakville Shopping Centre donated just over 550 pounds of non-perishable food items to the Fareshare Food Bank in Oakville. The donation was the culmination of a four week long food drive that saw the centre’s customers generously bringing items to the drop box in their favourite store.

“Our tenants and their customers really stepped up and made this food drive a great success. We were really pleased with both the amount and the kinds of items we received,” said Megan Richardson, the Centre’s Manager. A total of 37 bags were collected, each weighing approximately 15 pounds. “A special thank you to the Upper Oakville Chiropractic Centre and their clients, who made the biggest contribution to our donation, and the owner of Head Over Heals who donated five bags himself.”

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The Oakville Prayer Breakfast with Guest Speaker Judy Maddren

Saturday, December 22nd, 2012

Guest Speakers Steve, Judy & Daniella

The Oakville Prayer Breakfast with Guest Speaker Judy Maddren, former CBC host, ushered in the Christmas season and the beginning of Advent. Prayer is a vital component of all faiths around the world and the Oakville Prayer Breakfast was an opportunity for like-minded Christians to reflect upon their meaning of Christmas, to enjoy fellowship, hear inspirational speakers and musicians and to pray for local community leaders.

One very early December morning, approximately 600 men and women in positions of responsibility, individuals within the Oakville community, gathered for a quiet demonstration that placed a high priority on Christian values. Annually community, business, and government leaders come together in this spirit of fellowship and a shared faith in God to affirm God’s presence in their lives while seeking, through prayer, His continued guidance and strength. Modelled on the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa, it was a time to reflect and to pray for leaders of all governments and for the men and women in the services in the Oakville community and throughout the world who put their lives on the line each day to protect our opportunity to live in this safe and blessed environment.

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The Tempus Choral Society & Great Local Holiday Concerts to Attend

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012

The Tempus Choral Society

The Tempus Choral Society brought the musical sounds of Christmas to life as they presented their holiday program “Welcome Yule”. According to Musical Director Brian Turnbull, “The abundance of glorious music is one of the many reasons that this time of year is so special and we hope that this concert will put you in the Christmas spirit while you help us share our unique brand of holiday cheer”.

The musical journey included time-honoured favourites and contemporary classics that the Tempus Choral Society perform with technical perfection and an overflowing love of singing. No holiday concert would be complete without the Tempus Christmas Sing-a-long, always a favourite. The concert began with “Welcome Yule” and concluded with the Grand Finale, an interesting, fun version of Jingle Bells! The Tempus choir also sang beloved sacred music, including a stirring rendition of Ave Maria with Flautist, Nicole Parant. “Music has the power to heal, bring laughter and perhaps even a tear”

The sentiments of the Tempus Choral Society are shared with many musical organizations throughout the community of Oakville. You will find the opportunity to sing well loved Christmas music in the Churches of Oakville Sunday mornings throughout December.

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The Wine Ladies Help Spread Safe & Sound Holiday Cheer

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

Please join Georgia and Susanne, The Wine Ladies, along with Oakville Mayor, Rob Burton on Wednesday, December 19th at 9:30 a.m., in Oakville’s Town Square in front of the giant Christmas tree to kick-off a day of giving the gift that saves lives. The Wine Ladies are donating the Redline Self Breathalyser to 100 Oakville merchants … “Spreading Safe and Sound Holiday Cheer! And … the Perfect Pairing With Your Holiday Beverage!”

Downtown Oakville merchants will each receive a full carton of disposable breathalysers to distribute to their customers. Economically priced, costing only $2.99 per breathalyser. The Wine Ladies’ generous donation to the downtown core is $8,475. The Wine Ladies want to give back to their hometown by promoting social responsibility with this generous giveaway.

“This is a worthwhile Canadian initiative to help ensure that everyone arrives safe and sound at their destination of choice this holiday season,” Oakville Mayor, Rob Burton

Redline Self Breathalyser allows you to enjoy a holiday libation without the worry of wondering if you’re within the legal limit to get behind the wheel. Calibrated to 0.05% and 0.08%…it’s just so easy to test yourself, your family and friends. If the yellow crystals turn green and reach, or go over the red line it’s time to give the car keys over to your designated driver or hail a cab. The Wine Ladies caution, “Don’t go before you blow into the Redline Self Breathalyser…make sure your ride home is a safe one!

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Whole Foods Annual Greeting Card Contest & Give & Grab Program

Monday, December 17th, 2012

Whole Foods Holiday Card Contest Winner, Julia Monteith

Whole Foods Market Oakville delights the senses with its holiday attire this holiday season. Friendly staff and tantalizing offerings create a mood of well-being and joy as you walk through the aisles of healthy organic food choices, tasty treats and well organized shelves. It is impossible to ignore just how lucky we are and “Whole Foods Market Oakville would like to take a moment to express its thanks to the people of Oakville for also considering those who could use help this holiday season.”

Whole Foods Market Oakville celebrates the holiday season with two initiatives that support local schools and the FareShare Food Bank; the 3rd Annual Greeting Card Contest and the Grab & Give program. Both programs are designed to engage the public and to create awareness of the opportunities to give and to celebrate the benefits of a community that works together for the good of all.

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