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BULLETIN

The Victim Assistance Volunteer Program (V.A.V.P.-Burlington) is actively seeking volunteers. The V.A.V.P. is a community-based volunteer service that provides practical assistance and short-term emotional support. Interviews are now being held with training scheduled for September. Application form at www.vavp.ca. For more information contact info@vavp.ca or Cindy Bint at 905-314-1214.

Volunteers urgently needed. You can make an enormous difference, by giving just a little bit of time. Call Acclaim Health's Community Support Services at 905-827-8800 or 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2090 or e-mail volunteering@acclaimhealth.ca.

Oakville Historical Society presents Heritage Houses in Old Oakville Walking Tour at 2 p.m. for two hours. Depart from 110 King Street. For details and to reserve visit www.oakvillehistory.org or reserve by calling 905-844-2695. Next Heritage House tour is on Sunday Aug. 31.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20

ADDressing ADDult ADD, a monthly-facilitated interactive network for adults who want to learn more about ADD in adults. Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 Nottinghill Gate, 7-9 p.m., this month: developing and tapping into our innate creativity to come up with new and positive ways to deal with the challenges of, time management, assessing abilities and improving confidence. Contact Lisa at 905-827-1311.

HAPPEN - Linking People and Opportunities, networking support group for business professionals in career transition. Peter West on Personal Resilience, 8 a.m., Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington. Members $10/$30 non-members, contact 905-339-0268 or www.happen.ca.

THURSDAY AUGUST 21

Take Back The Night from 6-9 p.m. at Hopedale Mall. Please call 905 825 3622.

Men's Probus Club of Oakville meets at Maple Grove United Church at 10 a.m. speaker Mike Arnold, owner of Trafalgar Brewing Company on the brewing business. Guests welcome. Contact Doug Brown at 905 338-3617.

Fifth annual Summer Swing Soirée, Sunrise Senior Living of Oakville, 456 Trafalgar Rd., featuring the Toronto All-Star big band, 5-7 p.m., $10 barbecue and refreshments, in support of the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Rehab Step Up program, call Sara, Laura or Tanya at 905-337-1145.

FRIDAY AUGUST 22

Canadian Blood Services blood clinic, Oakville Place Mall, 240 Leighland Avenue, Aug. 22, 4-8 p.m.

SATURDAY AUGUST 23

Join the Canadian Central American Relief Effort's 5 km Run Walk, Stroller Roll for the Children of the Merendon Mountains, 9:30 a.m.- noon, Spencer Smith Park, Burlington.. Race Day registration and kit pick up 8-9 a.m. Meet at the Gazebo at Spencer Smith Park. Registration is $30 for the run, stroller roll or walk. Children 12 and under $15. For moreinformation contact VR Pro at 905-639-8053 or www.vrpro.ca or www.runningroom.com.

Steak Barbecue Dinner and Dance, Oakville Legion, Branch 114, 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., dinner 6-7 p.m., dance 8:30 p.m., music by disc jockey, $15 per person, tickets on sale now. Call 905-845-6271.

Oakville Catholic Summer Youth Rally, 1-9 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 2451 Bronte Rd., contact www.OakvilleCYO.org.

Oakville firefighters and Muscular Dystrophy Canada fundraising Boot Drive/Family Day, 11-3 p.m., Dorval Crossing Mall, East side (the old Town Centre) located at 200-240 North Service Rd. (northeast corner of QEW and Dorval Drive). Firefighters will put out their boots to accept donations. Inflatable rides for kids and a fire truck and crew. BEYOND coping with grief and loss, weekly support group meetings, Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, contact Debbie Long at 289-242-4471.

VPI free information sessions and services for youth and unemployed adults, 476 Morden Rd., Ste. 102, 9-10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, call for appointment at 905-338-2190.

Weekly Walks by the Water, Mondays with the Bronte Bunch, meet at back door of Coach & Four Pub, Lakeshore/Bronte Road, 7:05 p.m. Other events too. Contact dive130@hotmail.com.

SHARE, non- profit ADD-ADHD support and networking group.

Run by parents/carers, for parents/carers

Held on the first and third Tuesday of the month, Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, northwest corner of Sixth Line at Glenashton Drive, 7:30-9 p.m., contact 905- 582-2485.

Oakville's World of Threads Festival invites volunteers to help organize exhibitions for September 2009 - a rewarding opportunity for supporters of the arts. A great chance to join an award-winning community adventure. Call Jane Coryell at 905-844-0480.

Problems with drug or alcohol addiction in a loved one? Contact Drug Rehab Resource for a free confidential consultation. Call today 1-866-649-1594 or visit www.drugrehabresource.net.

Job Connect, free employment service for youths aged 16-24 years, out of school and work seeking full-time work. Employment counselling, resume and cover letters, interviews, job postings and on-the-job

training, Sheridan Skills Training Centre, 407 Iroquois Shore Rd., Room A13, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays until 7 p.m. or call 905-845-9430, ext 8160.

Links2Care (Formally Halton Helping Hands) offers affordable lawn services, snow removal and handyman services to Oakville seniors. Call 905-844-0252, ext. 24.

Distress Line Volunteers Needed, training provided. If you are over 18 and can commit to 12 hours a month, call 905-849-4559 or visit www.distresscentreoakville.com.

Oak Park Moms & Tots host a baby and tot circle time with songs, rhymes and play Tuesdays at Post's Inn Village, 203 Georgian Dr. from 1-2:45 p.m. Free, ongoing program, no pre-registration required.

Calling New Parents, a free program for parents and babies six months and under. Discuss parenting and infant care with a public health nurse. Call 905-825-6000 or toll free at 1-866-442-5866.

Halton Region Health Department's Healthiest Babies Possible prenatal program including Off to a Great Start, Getting Ready, Your Baby's Birth, Breastfeeding, the First Year After Birth and Caring for Your Baby. Call 905-825-6000 or toll free 1-866-442-5866.

MEETINGS

Sheridan Park Toastmasters meets Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m., John Knox School Library on Ford Drive one block north of Royal Windsor Drive, develop or improve public speaking skills in a friendly and supportive environment, for information contact Rudy DaCorte at rdacorte@cogeco.ca, rdacorte@cogeco.ca or www.sheridanparktm.org.

BEYOND coping with grief and loss, weekly support group meetings, Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, contact Debbie Long at 289-242-4471.

T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Walton United Church, Lakeshore and Bronte Road Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 905-844-6825.

Polar Bears Mood Disorder Support Group for sufferers of unipolar (depression) and bipolar (manic depression), supporting family and friends, meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., 136 Cross Ave., anonymous, self-help group. Call 905-338-2130.

SHARE, ADD-ADHD support and networking group.

Run by parents/carers, for parents/carers

Held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month.

Venue; Oak park neighbourhood centre.

Sixth line and Glenashton. ( NW corner)

7.30- 9:00pm.

Contact; Diane 905 582 2485.

First Oakville Toastmasters meets Thursdays (except the third Thursday of each month) at 7:30 at the Bronte Legion., 79 Jones St. Develop public speaking skills. Guests always welcome. For information visit www.firstoakvilletoastmasters.org.

Widows and Widowers Club meets the fourth Saturday of every month, doors open at 7:30 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. South Common Community Centre, 2233 South Millway, Mississauga, call 905-338-7503.

B.E.Y.O.N.D. Coping with grief and loss, weekly support group meetings, Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, 2530 Sixth Line, contact Debbie Long at 289-242-4476.

West Side Writers Coalition, a non-profit group for people who share a passion for writing. Contact Diana Revelins, registrations: 905-891-2354 or Brian Henry, facilitator at 416-398-2770.

Weekly Walks by the Water Mondays with the Bronte Bunch. Meet back door Coach & Four Pub, Lakeshore/Bronte Roads, 7:10 p.m. Visit hellomeetus@hotmail.com

Group Fun Runs Wednesdays, 7 p.m., The Running Company, 118 Thomas St., call 905-815-1952.

Rotary Club of Oakville West meets weekly for breakfast on Tuesday, 7:15 a.m., Holiday Inn, 590 Argus Rd. All welcome.

Optimist Club of Oakville general meeting and dinner the second Monday of the month. Meet and greet at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m. New members welcome. Call Tom at 905-849-9824.

Kiwanis Club of Oakville meets bi-weekly on Mondays at Monte Carol Inn, 374 South Service Rd. E. Gather at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Contact Catherine Moore at 905-465-1579 or crmoore@cogeco.ca or Victoria Cain at 905-635-3669 or victoria@dignitycare.ca.

First Oakville Toastmasters meets Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Bronte Legion, Jones Street. Every third week the meeting is at the Quality Inn Hotel on Bronte Road (at QEW) and includes dinner for $25. Contact Laura Baker or Art Jain at 905-827-7494 or visit www.firstoakvilletoastmasters.org.

Oakville Newcomers' Club -- Ladies Social every second Tuesday of the month at Burloak Canoe Club, Water Street at 7:30 p.m. Contact Marie Purchase at 905-827-0461 or mariepurchase3@yahoo.ca or www.oakvillenewcomersclub.com.

Oakville Prostate Cancer Support Group meets second Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., Canadian Cancer Society Oakville Unit, 635 Fourth Line, Unit 51, Paul Taylor, group leader and prostate cancer survivor. Call 905-845-5231.