Local Oakville Celebrations
Upcoming Events:
This summer 2010 Oakville will have several community events:
- Downtown Oakville Sidewalk Sale - June 17-19
- Canada Day Celebration July 1: Noon to 10:30 p.m.
- Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park - Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival - August 6-8
Previous Events:
Earth Hour was celebrated among at least half of all residents in Oakville. There was an 11% electricity savings across the grid because of this family activity. Lights were out from 8:30-9:30 pm Saturday March 27, 2010! What began in Sydney, Australia is now a worldwide movement.
The annual Waterfront Festival returned June 26-28, 2009. The festival drew over 100,000 people and was held at Coronation Park (1426 Lakeshore Road West - East of Third Line). The festival featured concerts, craft show, theme park, dog show, health and wellness villiage and a children's villiage.
Summer Vacation is almost over, so enjoy the last days of summer before back to school!
Happy Victoria Day, May 18! The community enjoyed many privately initiated fireworks displays. Some blocks actually got together for a "block party" with fireworks out of the wheelbarrel and sparklers for all of the kids.
Happy Mother's Day, Sunday May 10
Spring is here and so is Mother's Day, a day for each family to honor its mother. Popular gifts include personal gifts, a night out to dinner, spa gifts, flowers, pampering gifts, even jewelry such as mother's rings and greeting cards. Other ideas include spa gift sets, a spa day pass, digital picture frame, Mother's Day gift baskets,...Anything to show mom she is appreciated!
Happy Earth Day, Wednesday April 22.
Even Barack Obama was in Iowa celebrating Earth Day. Schools in our community were all celebrating as well. Even the local Starbucks was doling out free coffee if you bring a travel mug.
Reducing our carbon footprint takes center stage. Other buzz includes reducing our "cookprint" as well. (being aware of what and how you cook is also part of the going green equation).
This tire swing awaits kids currently in school as the weather is getting nicer now in Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Soon the playground will be active again.
The new Disney movie "EARTH" opened on Earth Day in theatres around town. Some schools are observing a longer weekend with Friday being a "PD" day.
New incentives and programs such as Earth for Energy are helping us look at alternative energy and cut electricity expenses. You could have your own solar and wind energy professional system for under $200. Click Here for further info.
Don't laugh, some people are even building their own chicken coops to get an unlimited supply of farm fresh eggs in their own backyard. How to build a chicken coop
Glen Abbey celebrates Earth Day
From schools to local businesses, Earth Day made everyone stop and think for a brief and important period of time. Ontario is already the second most environmentally conscious province after British Columbia and Canada ranks very high on ecological concern and cooperation.
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April 2009 Glen Abbey by the Glen Abbey Golf Course
