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26 economist suntribune community calendar thursday feb 28 2002 theieconomist suntribune welcomes submissions of upcoming events from com munity organizations while every effort is made to include all submissions there is no guarantee of publication you can email cal endar items to newsrwmeconsuncom special events sunday march 3 roast beef dinner at stouffville united church 430 to 615 prritickets are 10 and are available at the church call 905 6401163 wednesday march 6 markham board oftrade luncheon fea turing guest speaker mr ernie eves candidate for premier of ontario at the embassy suites hotel 8500 warden ave markham registration 1130 am luncheon at noon tickets 40 for members 50 for non-mem- bers advanced reservations only reserved tables available call 905 4740730 ext 0 to reserve march 13 seventh annual cottagefest show takes place at markham fairgrounds mccowan road and elgin mills road east draw prizes exhibitors guest speakers admission 7 children 12 and youngerfree seniors free on opening day for more infor mation call 18004651073 announcements family choice awards for excellence in caregiving the alzheimer society of york region must receive all letters of nomination for this award by midnight april 30 for more information contact the society at 905 895- 1337 or 905 7316611 in the 20002001 school year more than 44000 students across the toronto and york region achieved enhanced economic liter acy thanks to the efforts of 2 corporate volunteers to get involved and improve a young persons life contact junior achievement of toronto and york region at 416 3605252 orwwwjatorontoorg exhibitions til march 3 new work by metis artist david han- nan is exhibited at the latcharri gallery 6240 main st stouffville using a variety of material including canvas paint found objects copper and thread the multimedia artist tells his story in his art drawing primari ly from his metis and family heritage the artist uses cultural icons to explore his own identity and history places of worship friday march 1 world day of prayer service christians around the world vwili focus on the country of romania during this annual prayer service local residents are invited to join in this world wide event the markham locale is st andrews united church 32 main st n markham in stouffville go to christ church 254 sunset blvd both services begin at 730 pm workshops seminars til march 1 hat making workshop seneca colleges school of fashion and merchandising is offer ing a hat making workshop from 10 am to 4 pm rm 4357 at 1750 finch ave e cost 180 some supplies included in this work shop threedimensional forms hats will be designed and created using sewing and pat tern making skills to register email fashioninstitutesenecaconca and include visamastercard no with expiry date or call 416 4915050 ext 2162 saturday march 2 a singles event and marketing workshop specially designed for successful single entre- preneurs and selfemployed professionals 2 pm to 10 pm at mysthaven workshop retreat centre 13231 kennedy rd rr 4 whitchurchstouffville there will be a buffet dinner dance music dessert and networking enrollment will be limited to ensure an equal gender balance please call 905 8887888 fee thursday march 7 tantrums effective discipline without losing it is a forum for parents of children younger than age five to discuss strategies to more effectively deal with childrens negative behaviours child specialists from york region public health will give an overview of various techniques suggest resources and hold a question and answer period 7 to 830 pm large meeting room at the liberie leisure centre stouffville no charge sponsored by stouffville tot spot call nancy miller at 905 6404204 for more information theatresconcerts til march 2 the wizard of oz is being performed by the unionville theatre company at the markham theatre 171 town centre blvd tickets now on sale call the box office at 9053057469 sunday march 3 flights of fancy will be presented by the markham concert band at 3 pm at the markham theatre for performing arte 171 town centre blvd markham tickets can be purchased at the door or call the box office at 9053057469 thursday march 7 spring showcase 2002will be presented by unionville high schools dance department at the markham theatre 1245 to 145 pm the performance will include jazz ballet mod em tap arid theatre dance tickets 5 for tickets and information contact lauri mark at 905 4792787 ext 535 meetings the association of parent support groups in ontario is a communitybased selfhelp group that meets weekly to assist troubled parents deal with their childrens dis ruptive behaviour if you have a son or daugh ter in trouble with drugs alcohol the law school or other behavioural problems call 416 2237444 for more information and location of meetings wednesdays alamin madrassah islamic classes for students and adults held at wilclay public school at brimley road and steeles avenue on wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm call bibi 905 4724144 thursdays bridges of hope drop in group meets at evergreen hospice 6060 hwy 7 markham fourth sunday each month call 905 472- 5014 for details thursday feb 28 st patrick church social justice com mittee in cooperation with micah markham interchurch committee on affordable housing invites the community to apresenta- tion by jane kennedy on behalf of the newly formed region of york chapter of habitat for humanity at st patrick church hall 5633 hwy 7 markham at 8 pm thursday feb 28 the dr innis macdonald chapter will hold its monthly general meeting at 730 pm call cathy at 905 2947892 for location and information support groups addiction services for york region has begun anotherfamiliesworkingtogether project to participate you must have experi enced an alcohol problem in the last five years and you have parenting responsibility for an 8 to 12yearold child this program is designed to improve family relations strength en effective parenting skills and build chil drens life skills call michele 905 841- 7007 ext 335 for details thursdays perinatal bereavement services ontario holds a selfhelp support group meeting for markham area families who have suffered a pregnancy loss or newborn death we meet every second and fourth thursday on the month at 6060 hwy 7 office from 730 to 9 pm and are free call 905 4721807 to preregister childrens programs wednesdays mother goose is a free program for par- ents with children up to 24- months old which focuses on rhymes songs and stories to inter act with your baby program is offered wednesdays from 13 pm through the pathways family resource centre 70 main st markham call 905 4711620 adult interests one parent families association of canada markham chapter hosts monthly fundraising dances all are welcome especial ly single parents the chapter also has a gen- eral meeting on the third wednesday of each month at 8 pm single parents and prospec tive members welcome for more information contact jim gubb 416 2864471 or ross norris 905 7631950 hi five 0 markham is a social dub for people over 50 enjoy various outings dining theatre movies hiking art galleries muse ums craft and antique shows camping and cottage life call 905k2010624 or 905 4712785 u thursday feb 28 womens morning coffee break at st andrews presbyterian church 143 main st n markham 930 to 11 am special feature medic alert bracelets and pendants music coffee and fellowship inspirational speaker bring a friend babysitting provided call 905 2944736 alternate saturdays fiddlers and friends the markham village strathspey and reel society meets every second and fourth saturday at the olde markham village train station markham road north of hwy 7 from noon to 2 pm open to players and accompanists of all levels contact phil howes at 905 2941141 or email philhowesitgoingcorn wednesdays thornhill scottish country dancers why not learn reels jigs and other forms of scottish dancing ifs every wednesday from 8 to 10 pm at royal orchard rs royal orchard dr you dont have to be scottish and you dont need to bring a partner call barry 905 882- 0456 or janette 905 7271022 alternate fridays euchre alternate fridays at markham district veterans association 7 washington st markham at 8 pm tickets are 5 per person which includes prizes lunch tea and coffee call glen 905 2945871 for details clubs single horizons a multiactivity social and outdoor activity club for singles has the goal to get people more active in the commu nity and outdoors call 905 4717843 for membership or wwwsinglehorizonscom volunteers epilepsy york region volunteers of alfages 14 and older are needed to help with epilepsy awareness month help man an information table at upper canada mall march 7 markville shopping centre march 9 call helpmate volunteer bureau at 905 8843839 or 1- 8003632412 parkview village 12184 ninth line south stouffville sunday march 3rd 2002 rev steve drudge rouge valley mennonite church 700 pm village auditorium welcome to v st james presbyterian church sunday march 3rd 2002 worship church school 1030 am nursery also provided come and enjoy the 30 voice mil al korean i presbyterian choir sharing gods love since i860 everyone always welcome 6432 main st stouflville 6403151 stjamessiouffvillesympaticoca wideman mennonite church stouffville united church w 34 church st n 9056401163 worship minister rev robert nightingale education minister nancy monteith sunday march 3rd 2002 1030 am worship service baby fold childrens worship youth pac 430 600 pm annual roast beef dinner everyone welcome jjjc sfssv march 3rd 2002 945 am r christian education 1050 am you cant score a goal from your own blueline pastor ken wellington 1 km north of major mackenzie oh hwy 48 jl church office s406219 for a ride call 6404185 3s4 sumt bm the anglican parish of christ church 254 sunset blvd stouffville the rev robert a shields 9056401461 sunday march 3rd 2002 third sunday in lent 800 am holy communion 1000 am choral eucharist church school and nursery provided wednesday march 6th 2002 10 am seniorss service tea 57pm lenten kitchen everyone welcome qv email wet site ww mauchristchurchsfouffv1llesympalicoca www3sympaticocachristchurciis1ouffvihe sjouffyille pentecostal church 6853 main st stouffville 905 6405696 sunday march 3rd 2002 1000 am guest speaker bat jargal far eastern broadcasting mongolia 600 pm evening celebration kid zone at 700 pm wednesday f agc stouffville baptist church 7 a fellowship church 6273 main street pastor gordon m maccormack 905640291 1 sunday march 3rd 2002 sunday school cancelled morning worship 1100 am gideons sunday mr murray bennet no kids club until march 6th prayer time discontinued until further notice coffee crafts thurs march 7th 930am easterspring sign come bring a friend nursery available they do not truly love who do not show their love shakespeare all welcome god bless we care bloomington gospel church 13660 ninth line 9056424414 pastor dr john howarth south of 47 highway formerly bloomington rd sunday march 3rd 2002 930 am sunday school 1100 am communion service wash one anothers feet john 1314 15 630 pm missions fest 2002 service toronto everyone welcome iflfi m vivian baptist church 4733543 paston robert okum on hwy 48 at vivian rd holding forth the doctrines of grace 945 am sunday school 1100 am morning worship 700 pm evening worship everyone is welcome springvale st baptist church 5 stouflville rd at kennedy rd w m- 9058875651 senior paston associate pastor associate pastor student ministries worship music coordinator childrens ministries coordinator bob flemming bill thornton brian g simcoe heather thornton sharon russell sunday march 3rd 2002 945 am communion service pastor bob flemming 11 00 am sunday school for all ages 600 pm fellowship groups in homes wednesday march 6th 2002 700 pm kids club jr high midway ministries for more info call church office