THE CHALLENGER EN GARDE: Brad Johnston, 5, challenges his father Bob Johnston (not shown) in a foam jousting match during the annual Valleyview Neighbourhood block party celebration held Saturday on Valley Heights Crescent. The day of fun included a three-legged race, water balloon splash, watermelon-eating contest, egg toss, plasma car challenge, ladies only and men's only events and a visit from a fire truck as well as good food.
OPTION 1, 2 OR 3? Stakeholder arts groups in Oakville were invited to an information session on Wednesday at Queen Elizabeth Park regarding using the former school as a potential arts centre. Architects Phil Fenech, left, and Duff Balmer, were on hand to discuss three options for this space.
Zaiga (Ziggy) Taylor
BOUNCE BACK: The Oakville Girls Softball Association midget house league Teal squad overcame a forfeit loss in its first game to win the championship at a recent GTA tournament in Mississauga.
WORKING FOR THE ARTS: Megan Whittington, left, executive director of the Oakville Arts Council and Pamela Keywan, membership administrator, stock brochures at the organization's office in downtown Oakville. The non-profit, community-focused group is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
A MOTHER'S LOVE: Beth Horodyski will dedicate her run in Monday's Labour Day Oakville Half Marathon to her four-year-old son, Pierce, who has spina bifida.
Mayor Rob Burton
HELPING THE CAUSE: JJ Breijinck, far left, is taking part in the Weekend to End Breast Cancer 60km walk. He is short on his fundraising, so his wife, and four other neighbors, including Ivana Spurio and Alan Monro, seen here, will hold a Bronte Neighbors Bash Breast Cancer event on Saturday, Aug. 31 on Tipperton and Waterford streets.
TOUGH SLEDDING: Oakville Crusaders' Jeff Freeney (with ball) fights for yardage against Toronto Scottish last weekend at Crusader Park.
THAT'S SOME PIG BUTTERED PORK: Local artist Steve Hudak created this life-size, pig butter sculpture for the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The theme of the butter sculpting exhibit this year is 'Wings'. The title of this particular piece of art is If Pigs Could Fly. The CNE runs until Monday, Sept. 1. For information on the CNE, visit www.theex.com.
CLOSING LANES ON THE QEW: A tractor trailer accident on the eastbound QEW, over the Sixteen Mile Creek, closed the highway's two right lanes for several hours shortly after midnight Wednesday. Debris and spill clean up was done and the truck removed. The truck's driver suffered minor injuries. The accident was at the same location as another jackknifed tractor trailer earlier in the summer. Burlington OPP are investigating Wednesday's crash.
NOTHING BUT BLUE SKY CALLING UPON THE YOUTH: Paul Hrynczyszyn, a seminarian, speaks to the crowd during the Oakville Catholic Summer Youth Rally held at St. Joseph Church on Saturday.
MALLET MANIA KEEPING COUNT: Andrea Bilinsky of Intrada Brass of Oakville plays the glockenspiel last weekend during the group's final free concert of the summer at Waterfront Stage at Coronation Park. The ensemble's performance season for 2008-09 kicks off with a concert on Sunday, Oct. 26. Individual and season tickets are available from the Oakville Centre box office by calling 905-815-2021 or by visiting www.oakvillecentre.ca.
Chair Gary Carr
TOWN TRADITION FUN IN THE POOL: Alexandra Straumann does the backstroke at the Town of Oakville's 38th annual Novice Swim Meet held at Brookdale Pool Tuesday. A total of seven teams from Town of Oakville pools, along with a team from the Oakville Swim Club, participated in this year's event. The theme was Once Upon a Medieval Time and kids dressed up as well as suited up for the fun.
