St. Luke’s receives $61,800 grant for roof and accessibility work

Oakville News reported that St. Luke’s Anglican Church will receive an Ontario Trillium Foundation capital grant to replace its roof and address accessibility issues.

The church has four temporary patches following damaging rain over the past year. The $61,800 grant will also help ensure people can enter and leave the building safely.

St. Luke’s Anglican Church and Community Centre hosts activities and groups including gymnastics, Montessori programming, Chinese New Year celebrations and a summer barbecue. The Ontario Trillium Foundation also announced a new program offering eligible non-profit organizations grants of $50,000 to $300,000 per year, with applications open until October 14.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Women’s indoor golf leagues set to begin at Midtown Golf

OakvilleNews.org reports that Midtown Golf in Oakville will offer women’s indoor golf leagues beginning October 13. Carolyn Cross, president of the LPGA Amateurs Oakville chapter, said the leagues provide opportunities for golf, socializing and community-building through the winter.

The article says coffee leagues are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Late-afternoon leagues are planned for Wednesdays and Thursdays, along with a Tuesday evening league running from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The leagues are open to golfers at all skill levels, including beginners. Formats, themes and courses change weekly, with participants paired into new foursomes. More information is available at midtowngolf.ca/leagues.

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Oakville art market to feature about 30 local artists

Oakvillenews.org reports that the Oakville Art Society’s third annual Holiday Art Market will bring about 30 local artists together for a weekend of shopping and creativity on Nov. 28 and 29.

The market will feature handmade items including paintings, jewellery and fluid art. All artists’ sales will go directly to the creators, while vendor booth fees will support the Oakville Art Society.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 560 Bronte Rd. Admission is free, and parking is available on site.

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