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22 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 19, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com The Arthritis Society's More Than Just Desserts The ultimate girls' night out Thanks Indulge in delicious desserts and hors d'oeuvres Enjoy a fantastic fashion show Bid on incredible silent auction items Help us fight arthritis Caterers: DATE: TIME: LOCATION: TICKET COST: Thursday, March 27, 2008 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Le Dome, 1173 North Service Road East, Oakville $40 each or $300 for a table of eight Event Sponsors: Fashion Show By: For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 905.455.6273, ext. 221. Weekenders and Destinations Fashion 1.800.321.1433 Version 2008 03 13 MTJD 003 www.arthritis.ca MICHAEL IVANIN / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER FOR SMART FUTURES: White Oaks Secondary School (WOSS) Futures Program officials unveiled two SmartBoards recently thanks to funding from the Oakville Civitan Club, Halton Learning Foundation, Community Foundation of Oakville and the DeMaio family. The ribbon cutting ceremony saw representatives from the various organizations meeting the student benefactors of their donations. The substantial high-tech gifts will enhance learning for the challenged students and provide a much-needed tool for establishing their independence. The Civitan Club of Oakville (Bob McCannell, John Mockford, Alistair McKenzie, George Horhota), Halton Learning Foundation (Dane Tutton), Community Foundation of Oakville (Jim Fraser), and the DeMaio family were officially recognized for their overall contribution of $10,000 with a plaque. Jennifer Gunion, who was at the helm as WOSS Futures staff became the Technology-for-All Team (Christina Annis, Ryan Luyk and Lori-Jo Prescott) and headed into the community to fundraise for better technology for their students, paid tribute to the team's efforts, as well as The Oakville Beaver and Living Editor Angela Blackburn, also recognized with a commemorative plaque, for giving the Futures program a voice that was heard by the Oakville community. Annual Walton Church auction on the block Walton Memorial United Church's annual auction will be held at the 2489 Lakeshore Rd. W. church on Saturday, April 12. Donations are welcome. On auction day, viewing will start at 10 a.m. and the auction will get underway, run by a professional auctioneer, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seating is in an air-conditioned hall, and a range of refreshments and snacks will be on sale in the hall. Typical auction items include small appliances, jewelry, art work, car washes, furniture, sporting goods, electronic items, weekend retreats, tickets to concerts and sporting events, travel vouchers and gift certificates of all kinds. The highlight this year is a Disney Vacation Club cruise for two, sailing from Cape Canaveral some time after July 2008 on a date to be agreed upon with the sponsor. A 32-inch HDTV and a Blueray DVD player will also be on the auction block, as will tickets to the Stratford Theatre Festival and tickets to Blue Jays and Maple Leafs games. Another auction item is a fine dining experience for a group of up to 10 people. Anyone wishing to donate an unused article that might be stored on a shelf or in the garage should phone 905-827643. Arrangements can be made for collection. Blank gift certificates are available should anyone wish to donate a service that they can provide. Several women are offering home catering for special occasions. Walton Memorial United Church supports an active church membership of more than 500 families in Oakville and Burlington. In addition to Sunday services and Sunday School, the church facilities are used throughout the week for community programs such as nursery school, guiding and scouting, self-help groups, social service agencies, musical, social and educational events. Auction proceeds will support the church activities. For information visit www.waltonmemorial.com.