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Issue #90
Good Evening
And what can I tell you? I was strolling through downtown Oakville last week and stopped by Piazza Bistro. It turns out Piazza Bistro is re-inventing and they were introducing their new menu! As luck would have it, I got a chance to taste many of their new offerings!
See my article and delicious photos of Piazza Bistro's New Menu Delights; you won't believe what they are up to now!
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π What's Good
(and Coincidentally In This Newsletter)
- π Top 10 Things To Do For Halloween
- πΆπ»ββοΈ Morrison Creek Trail
- π Local Pumpkin and Apple Farms
- π Where to See Fall Colours
- βοΈ Windrow Clearing
- π Wearable Art Show
- π Burlington Literary Festival
- π Great Pumpkin Trail Opens on Friday
- πΆ Oakville And The Underground Railroad
- ποΈ Next Week Events
- βοΈ Mark Your Calendar
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Top 10 Things To Do for Halloween
Allow me to consult my spellbook for things to get you into the Halloween spirit!
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So, you might think that all of the Halloween events are only for the kids. Right? But I'm here to tell you that I'm enjoying the illuminated displays and so does my health app (great for getting more steps!). So, kids or not, these are great ways to get out and get moving!
- βPumpkins After Dark - Milton Sep 23 to Oct 31.
- βSpooktacular Light Show - Drive Through Experience, 10232 Fourth Line Nassagaweya, Milton, starts 29 September 7pm. (Approx 30 mins)
- βIllumi - Mississauga, now till Jan
- βGhost Walks - Oakville, 110 King Street, now till Oct 30
- βMountsberg Spooktacular Halloween - Mountsberg Conservation Area, Oct 6-19
- βHalloween Hoopla - Mississauga, 100 City Centre Dr, Parking Lot 6, on Oct 13 to 31.
- βThe Great Pumpkin Trail - Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Oct 20 to 22, 27, and 29
- βHalloweekend Roller Skate - Mississauga Centre Square, Oct 28, 11am to 10pm
- βHalloween Harvest - Mississauga, Bradley Museum, Oct 28 and 29 from noon to 4pm
- βPumpkin Pop-Up Experience - Downtown Oakville sidewalks, Oct 29 to Oct 30
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Trail of the Week
Morrison Creek Trail
Ok, so if you're looking for a really nice daytime walk this week, I'll recommend an easy stroll at Morrison Creek Trail in Oakville.
I've been to this one with my dog. This is a pleasant, short, 2.7km walk. You can take the branch leading north if you want to extend it. You can also follow the creek, head west, cross Upper Middle Rd, and keep going on what's considered Morrison Valley Trail (about 8.5km).
So the Morrison Creek Trail is generally considered an easy route, and it takes an average of 34 min to complete.
This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking. You can check out this route on Alltrails.
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Announcement For the Oakville Folks:
In case you're wondering, windrow is that awful tough-to-shovel pile of snow left at the end of our driveways after the plow goes by.
Do you know someone (a senior or person with a disability) who could use help with snow windrow clearing? The Town of Oakville asks that they register for Oakville's winter service by Nov 23.
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THIS WEEK
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Wearable Art Show
Ladies, you may want to check this out for some fun and unique pieces of clothing or jewelry! It's happening this Friday and Saturday. Here is what their website says about the event:
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βThe Wearable Art Show - Oakville, 1280 Dundas St W., Oct 19-21β
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Burlington Literary Festival
Lots of great workshops and opportunities to hear from authors. If you write or are interested in books and authors, this one is for you!
βBurington Litfest - Burlington Central Library, begins Oct 18 at noon till Nov 30th. Workshops for Adults and Kids.
The Great Pumpkin Trail
Opens This Friday
Here's the scoop:
βThe Great Pumpkin Trail - Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Oct 20 to 22, 27, and 29.
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Oakville And The Underground Railroad
Walking Tour
This event is 18+
Did you know that "Oakville was once a gateway to freedom for hundreds if not thousands of Black people escaping slavery in the United States."
City TV discusses this a bit in this episode:
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The Oakville Museum will host a walking tour on Saturday, October 21.
Dress warmly for this one because it's indoor and outdoor.
What you can expect:
- Indoor exhibit and film
- Outdoor walk highlighting the local history surrounding Oakville and the Underground Railroad
βOakville and the Underground Railroad - Oakville Museum, Oct 21 from 10am to 11:30am.
Next Week
βHalloweekend Roller Skate - Mississauga Centre Square, Oct 28, 11am to 10pm
βHalloween Harvest - Mississauga, Bradley Museum, Oct 28 and 29 from noon to 4pm
βPumpkin Pop-Up Experience - Downtown Oakville sidewalks, Oct 29 to Oct 30
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Do you have a tip about a really good local event? Hit reply and tell me about it.
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ONGOING
βPumpkins After Dark - Milton Sep 23 to Oct 31.
βSpooktacular Light Show - Drive Through Experience, 10232 Fourth Line Nassagaweya, Milton, starts 29 September 7pm. (Approx 30 mins)
βIllumi - Mississauga, now till Jan
βOakville Historical Society Ghost Walks - Oakville, 110 King Street, now till Oct 30
βMountsberg Spooktacular Halloween - Mountsberg Conservation Area, Oct 6-19
βHalloween Hopla - Mississauga, 100 City Centre Dr, Parking Lot 6, on Oct 13 to 31.
βBurington Litfest - Burlington Central Library, begins Oct 18 at noon till Nov 30th. Workshops for Adults and Kids.
βThe Great Pumpkin Trail - Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Oct 20 to 22, 27, and 29
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OCTOBER
βThe Wearable Art Show - Oakville, 1280 Dundas St W.,Oct 19-21
βOakville Museum Walking Tour: Oakville and the Underground Railroad - Oakville Museum, Oct 21 from 10am to 11:30am.
βHalloweekend Roller Skate - Mississauga Centre Square, Oct 28, 11am to 10pm
βHalloween Harvest - Mississauga, Bradley Museum, Oct 28 and 29 from noon to 4pm
βPumpkin Pop-Up Experience - Downtown Oakville sidewalks, Oct 29 to Oct 30
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NOVEMBER
βPark Your Pumpkin - Mississauga, Bradley Museum, Nov 1 from 6pm to 8pm
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DECEMBER
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βThe Disability Channel Fundraising Event feat Freedom Train: Burlington, 828 Legion Rd, Dec 1, 6 pm to midnight
βTea Blending and Christmas Tour - Burlington, Ireland House Museum, Dec 10
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Going Places Newsletter
by Julie Misquitta
Ever find out about a fun event AFTER it already happened? If you'd like to be included next time, subscribe to Going-Places - your guide to local fun and entertainment in Halton and Mississauga, Canada! 1. Restaurants 2. Trails, Ice Rinks, and places to visit 3. Dog Parks, and 4. Upcoming Events All in your inbox once a week!
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