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Clarkson Community Corner - June/July Edition |
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Written by Alex Gregory
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Tuesday, 08 June 2010 20:35 |
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Summer Concert Series
Benares Historic House will hold their summer concert series, On The Verandah, every Friday night from June through August. Bring your blankets and lawn-chairs, and enjoy a series of great concerts and performances every week. Acts include folk duo Ablett and Cooper, Mississauga Chamber Music, the Playford Players and more! Admission is pay-what-you-can. All performances start at 7 p.m. Benares Historic House is located at 1507 Clarkson Road North. For more information, call 905-615-4860 or visit www.museumsofmississauga.com.
Birds At Benares
Museums of Mississauga will hold a new exhibit, "For The Birds", until August 15 at the Benares Historic House. "For the Birds" features the work of local ornithologists Roy Ivor and Bernice Inman. Roy Ivor's life work was the study of birds, and he founded Winding Lane Bird Sanctuary at his home on Mississauga Road. The sanctuary was recently sold, and a large collection of their belongings has been donated to the Museums for future generations to enjoy. The exhibit can be viewed, free of charge, until August 15 at the Benares Visitor Centre. Benares is located at 1507 Clarkson Road North. For more information on the exhibit and the Museums, call 905-615-4860 or visit www.museumsofmississauga.com.
Looking For Experienced Artists
For the first time, the Clarkson Society of Artists (one of Mississauga's oldest and most popular art groups) has opened its membership to invite experienced artists to join! The group meets on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (during the months of September to May) to paint and promote art. Workshops by professional artists, studio space, and the opportunity to exhibit artwork at our annual show are all benefits of being a member. For more information, call Jane Lockwood at 905-277-3364 or e-mail
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Doors Open Mississauga
Don't miss your chance to peek inside the city's hidden gems on Saturday, September 18 during Doors Open Mississauga, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at locations across the city! This year's event focuses on the city's west end. Participating sites include the Bradley Museum and many more! Visit www.mississauga.ca/portal/discover/doorsopenmississauga for more information. |
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Michael's Hair Body Mind at the Clarkson Strawberry Festival! |
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Written by Alex Gregory
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Tuesday, 08 June 2010 20:34 |
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While it might feel like August in southern Ontario, the countdown is still on for the summer to officially begin. Let's ring it in with a bang in Clarkson! There's no better way to do that than with some strawberry punch and a chance to win great prizes!
On Saturday, June 12, the village of Clarkson will celebrate the 3rd Annual Strawberries in Bloom Family Festival, and the team at Michael's Hair Body Mind will cheer on the start of a beautiful summer in an amazing community.
Come and celebrate with us as we present the best of what we can do for you and your family. Join us for a live stage haircutting extravaganza and demonstrations. Whether you come for the massage, live music, hair show or just the strawberry punch, you're sure to enjoy yourself!
You'll also have the opportunity to win one of the following raffle prizes:
Prize 1: Summer Preparation Package – This package includes a signature facial to clean out all those winter clogged pores, LPG (Endermologie cellulite treatment) to prep your behind for a bikini-worthy summer, Body Exfoliation to brush off your winter skin and expose the radiant skin you always wanted for summer and a Select Customized Product to help you keep your new summer glow all season long!
Prize 2: Resurface Your Skin Package – This prize is a customized IPL package (Intense Pulsed Light Therapy) worth $300. Discover all the wonderful things IPL can do for you, including permanent hair reduction, acne treatments, skin tightening, photorejuvination and more!
Prize 3: Makeover From The Neck Up – This package includes colour or highlights, cut and style and a makeup lesson. Let the award winning team at Michael's help you become the person you always wanted to be!
Be sure to come by and fill out a ballot!
You can also help raise money and awareness for Child Help (a charity we support) by bringing your little ones around for some fun with face painting (a donation of $5 to Child Help is requested).
Come in from the heat and visit the team at Michael's all summer long! No matter how hot it gets outside, there is always something cool going on inside at Michael's Hair Body Mind. |
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Think Twice Closes After 13 Years... |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 08 June 2010 20:33 |
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After 13 years, its time to hang up the hangers & shut the closet door at Think Twice.
Nancy & Mac are retiring, Elizabeth has finally convinced her husband to retire and travel more, and Michele is looking to find and decorate a new family home.
Until our building is sold, however, it's business as usual. We are fully stocked for the summer season with both brand new and "pre-loved" merchandise. Select items are marked down 25%, and our line of "private label "handbags are now reduced by 50%.
When we opened in February 1997, our mission was to present top quality merchandise in a boutique style atmosphere with personalized, friendly service – and that has never changed. We have long established relationships with manufacturers who consign "samples" – plus out of town shops that consign their previous seasons new apparel (which we discount to our lowest prices). We have included many labels over the years, from Chanel and Louis Vuitton to Talbots, Holts, Banana Republic and many more – all offered at 1/2 to 1/3 of retail pricing.
We have also been featured in several major Toronto newspapers. The Mississauga News awarded us "Best Consignment Shop" on 2 occasions, and we appeared on both CityTV's "CityLine" & Rogers Television. Toronto Life Magazine also featured us in their "Where to Get Stuff Cheap" edition on several occasions.
We are very proud of all these accomplishments. However, the biggest accomplishment of all is the number of friendships we've made over the years. If you've never been into Think Twice, drop by for a unique shopping experience.
To all of our friends & neighbours who have in the past and who continue to support us – we say thank you for 13 years of doing business in the heart of Clarkson Village.
We look forward to seeing & serving you very soon – before our doors finally close forever.
THINK TWICE Inc. (A Unique Consignment Shop) is located at 1679 Lakeshore Road West (4 km's west of Mississauga Road, between Meadow Wood & Clarkson Road North). Visit our website at www.thinktwiceinc.net for up to the minute info on newest arrivals, or call (905) 823-2233 for more information. Shop hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday.
Free parking behind our building. |
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Summertime fun at Chadwick's Travel! |
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Written by Cheryl Chadwick
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Tuesday, 08 June 2010 20:31 |
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The kids will be out of school in just a few weeks, and that means families are planning summer vacations. My childhood friend calledme the other day to say that she found out it was less expensive to rent a villa in the south of France than to rent a cottage in Muskoka, and booked airfare for their European vacation – Canadians are drawn to summer in Europe.
Italy and the south of France remain hot spots this year. For those of you who have experienced Europe before, and prefer a "go as you please" holiday, a villa and car rental vacation are just what the doctor ordered. You accept the challenge of researching and planning your own itinerary down to the finest detail, so that everyone gets something off their wish list. For those of you who are first timers, you may want to consider an escorted tour to alleviate braving a new country's languages, laws and customs while still trying to have fun. In either case, Chadwick's Travel can offer assistance in building an itinerary to suit your needs.
There are some advantages to taking an escorted tour. Dad doesn't have to do all the driving, mom doesn't have to do all the cooking and the kids are happy unveiling their new adventure. You can relax, knowing you'll be staying in comfortable accommodations, not having to make dinner reservations and visiting many sites and attractions. Tour directors will guide you through your itinerary, offering expert knowledge and practical experience as you go. Get a feel for where you're at in a way no tour booking could present it. Learn what the locals know, relax and enjoy the stress free environment. Never have to worry about learning to drive on the wrong side of the road or wandering off the beaten track. Meet new faces and form long lasting new friendships – and all at great value. Trafalgar Tours, Insight Vacations and Globus all offer some awesome family itineraries with activities geared toward family time. It's definitely worth looking into.
On that note, we've had a number of clients (old and new) inquire as to whetheroeople have been booking independently on line, and if it's been tough on our business. First, let me thank you for your concern. Those of you who have been long time clients of Chadwick's Travel appreciate what we do for you that your computer cannot. Bruce and I provide a service that we're proud of.
We take our time to prevent you from wasting yours in planning your well earned travels. We know the ins and outs of the industry and provide you with options, and then work with you to decide which option works best for you. We've traveled ourselves, so we can give you unbiased information that a faceless corporation can't provide. We can recommend restaurants, excursions and activities and tailor your travels to suit you and your needs. Chadwick's Travel offers one stop shopping.
We will arrange not only your air and hotel/cruise accommodation but also your airport transfers, luggage tags, lounge access, visas (if required) and more, and we keep taking care of you while you're away. In the event of an unfortunate mishap, we'll work on your behalf to get resolution to your situation. We have years of long-standing relationships with preferred suppliers so we can share the best deals, saving you money. We take care of you and we're happy to do it.
Please come by and see us – we'd love to help plan our next vacation. Don't forget that we'll be here popping popcorn and pouring lemonade for the Strawberries in Bloom festival on Saturday, June 12 in the Clarkson Village. Come out for the fun.
Chadwick's Travel, 1720 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, Ontario
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