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Teen Mental Health Open Forum

May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Teen Mental Health Open Forum – Tuesday, May 7 at 7 pm

Interested parents, guardians and staff are reminded of a presentation by Dr. Stanley Kutcher on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 beginning at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Operating Engineers Conference Centre, 2245 Speers Road, Oakville, L6L 6X8.

Dr. Kutcher’s presentation will be an open forum for parents, guardians and caregivers of teens in Grade 7-12 who have concerns about specific behaviours, mental health issues and want to learn more about available support.

Dr. Stanley Kutcher, MD, FRCPC, is an faculty member at Dalhousie University and an internationally-renowned expert in the area of adolescent mental health and a national and international leader in mental health research, advocacy, training, policy, and health services innovation. Dr. Kutcher uses his considerable expertise to advance the work of the Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, building awareness and knowledge about mental health in young people through the development of programs that address adolescent mental health promotion, education and research, locally, nationally and internationally.

A resource fair with local community and mental health organizations will precede the event beginning at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited.

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Aspergers Event

March 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Aspergers911 is holding an Aspergers presentation about Aspergers and providing real life examples of those with Aspergers. The presentation will cover many topics beginning with what Aspergers is, and life examples of her Mom (waitlist to be diagnosed) and Teen Son (Aspie/ADHD).

There will be an opportunity to chat afterwards with Julie the presenter, her Mom, Teen Son and also a Mom who has an adult Daughter on the autism spectrum and her teen grandson.

Julie is also available to book for one to one consultations.

Aspergers Presentation
Thursday March 21st at 7 p.m
Church of the Nazarene
50 Bronte Road
Oakville, ON

$40

Register by going to Aspergers Presentation

The speaker, Julie Welch Wootton, is a lifetime resident of Oakville, Ontario. Her experience with Aspergers/ADHD are with her Mom and son who is now a teenager. She completed a 4 day training event in Toronto at the Geneva Centre For Autism: Summer Training Institute in August 2011. She has a high honours RECE (Registered Early Child Educator) with 10+ years working with teenagers and another 10+ years working with kids 0-12 years old. She is passionate about helping others and believes Aspergers is her calling.

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Waterloo Air Show Giveaway

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Waterloo Air Show welcomes back all 3 Canadian military Demonstration Teams:

  • Canadian Forces Snowbirds
  • CF-18 Demonstration Team
  • Canadian Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team (Sat only)

on June 2 & 3, 2012 and you could win a a pair of tickets.

 

 

 

 

To Win:

OakvilleChitChat.com has 5 pairs to give away. To win, send us an email at chitchat@oakvillechitchat.com.

 

Event Description:

Kick-start your summer by experiencing amazing aerial displays at the 2012 Waterloo Air Show. Aviation is showcased both in the air and on the ground. Highlighting the show will be spectacular displays by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Canada’s CF-18 Demonstration Team, the Canadian Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team (Sat only), daring aerobatics, warbirds and more.

This two-day family event is complemented by a Static Display — additional aircraft parked for the weekend allowing people to see them up close, take photos, and speak to the pilots.

 

For additional entertainment, there will be displays, vendors, a kids amusement area, interactive family activities, performer autographs, food, a beer garden and more.

 

 

 

2012 Waterloo Air Show line-up:

  • Canadian Forces Snowbirds – with their awe-inspiring 9-plane aerobatic formations
  • Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Team – Canada’s fighter jet
  • Canadian Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks – Saturday only
  • Red Bull Pilot Pete McLeod – 1st Canadian and youngest pilot ever to compete in Red Bull races
    Corsair – WWII fighter from Vintage Wings of Canada, Gatineau
  • Otto the Helicopter – a unique, comedy act that will surely entertain the kids!
  • T-33 Silver Star – otherwise known as the Mako Shark, from the Jet Aircraft Museum
  • Harvard Formation Team – 4 planes from the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Assoc. in Tillsonburg
  • Wayne Hadath – a Kitchener resident who races his home-built F1-Rocket

(all acts are subject to change due to operational duties and mechanical difficulties)

Bring your chairs and cameras out to the Region of Waterloo International Airport and let your wings soar!

 

 

 

DATE: Saturday, June 2 & Sunday, June 3

TIME: Gates open 10am – 5pm. Air Show begins at 1pm.

WHERE: Region of Waterloo International Airport, 4881 Fountain Street North, Breslau

COST:

General Admission – $25 (buy online and save)
Children 5-10 – $10 (buy online and save)
Seniors (65+) – $15 (buy online and save)
Children under 5 – FREE
Veterans – FREE
VIP Tent – $150 (advanced sales only; limited tickets) Includes 1 onsite
parking, VIP tent, catered lunch, cash bar, centre stage viewing, performer autographs.

TICKETS:

Tickets go on sale May 3, at www.waterlooairshow.com or at the gate.

PARKING:

FREE parking.

For more information, go to www.waterlooairshow.com,  info@waterlooairshow.com or call 519-465-0317

The Waterloo Air Show is made possible by one staff member and hundreds of dedicated volunteers.

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Cinderella & Prince Charming Project

March 26, 2011 By 1 Comment

The Cinderella & Prince Charming Project is a charitable event, inviting in-need students in both grades 8 and 12 to experience a day of “shopping” through new and gently used Graduation outfits, accessories, and shoes.

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Walls of Hope’s Inaugural Hard Hats & Halo’s Gala

March 8, 2011 By 1 Comment

The Walls of Hope’s Inaugural Hard Hats & Halo’s Gala on Thursday, April 7, 2011 is trying to raise awareness for this worthy cause and need your support in order to accomplish our goal.

Whether you’ve heard about us or not, it will be a night of inspiration that you’ll never forget.
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Ontario wineries bring their wines to evening event

March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Ten of Ontario’s top wineries are bringing their wines – and their soils – to Toronto for an evening of tasting and education.

Somewhereness™ is an event designed to allow guests to tour the wineries and their unique terroir through their taste buds, with carefully selected wines that highlight the unique soils, climate, vineyard management and winemaking styles that are the mainstays of the Somewhereness philosophy. Winemakers will pour their own wines and interact with guests throughout the evening while sharing how their wines speak of their place of origin.
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Measuring Up – Seminar on School Accountability

March 4, 2011 By 3 Comments

Society for Quality Education is holding a seminar called Accountability – Seminar on School on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, 525 Bay Street Toronto.
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Toronto Kids-Fest offers great Family Day weekend fun!

February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Toronto Kids-Fest — Canada’s largest indoor inflatable playground — is returning Family Day weekend.

Presented by Love Our City, kids can bounce, laugh, play and scream among 50,000 square feet of some of North America’s largest indoor inflatables…all this in addition to shows, interactive activities, games, character meet-and-greets, pony rides and more! Geared toward children 12 and under, this weekend will be chalked full of entertainment! [Read more...]

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Oakville Family Day activities

February 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

As everyone knows Family Day is Monday, February 15, 2010. Children are out of school and parents are often trying to determine what to do with their kids. Oakville is offering lots of free activities to enjoy.

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Oakville Waterfront Festival Cancelled

December 4, 2009 By 4 Comments

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It has been a tradition for 18 years offering young and old a place to hang out, go on rides, listen to bands under the stars and look at local artists, organizations and crafts. That tradition is now coming to an end because the Oakville Waterfront festival has been cancelled indefinitely. [Read more...]

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