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20 economist suntribune community calendar thursday oct 10 2002 the economist 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 newsroomeconsuncom special events friday oct 11 a concert of thanksgiving at stouffville united church at 8 pm for paul and jane ramer parents of 4yearold rebecca ramer seriously injured in a riding lawnmower acci dent in august entertainment by the austrian family chorus of king city and others saturday oct 12 markham fire station open house from 10 am to 4 pm at fire hall 97 209 main st markham free face painting smoke alarm battery replacement and more wednesday oct 16 enjoy a roast beef luncheon hosted by the les auxiliary of the royal canadian legion from 1130 am to 130 pm at the stouffville legion ninth line stouffville tickets 10 per person proceeds to veterans welfare takeout available call 9056401941 or 905-642- 6929 saturday oct 19 arts crafts and bake sale at stouffville pentecostal church 6853 main st stouffville from 9 am to 2 pm water colour painting pottery woodworking folk art handcrafts postage stamps and lunch table the bridge a markham community church holds a rally to raise money for famine relief and hiv aids around the world takes place at the bridge 5440 16th ave east of mccowan at 7 pm grace church rummage sale at 19 parkway ave markham from 9 am to noon bargains treasures and more st james presbyterian church main street stouffville annual bazaar from 930 am to noon handwork baking preserves silent auc tion pie auction tea room dance up a storm at an olde tyme square to the music of bob and ginny arbuckle 8 pm at the buttonville community centre 8s31 woodbine ave one km north of hwy 7 admission 6 children under 10 free call 4169619719 sunday oct 20 27 markham railroad modellers hold a show at 30 royal crest court west end of building 2nd floor markham families 10 adults 5 children 3 not wheelchair accessible fundraising galas friday oct 18 york region breast cancer foundation pres ents an evening in italy fundraising gala from 7 pm to 1 am at the angus glen golf club for tickets call celeste at 9054772832 walks runs sunday oct 20 the national psoriasis walk takes place at crosby arena on main street unionville registration at noon and the walk follows proceeds for the national psoriasis society of canada for pledge forms or information call 9054727939 exhibitions oct 12 13 14 the palettes of whitchurch a group of local artists holds its seventh annual art show at the lemonville community centre 13453 mccowan rd in stouffville takes place between 10 am and 5 pm each day admission free with original painting as door prize for information call 9059464472 theatreconcerts village voices choir ie choir is seeking singers particularly tenors and basses rehearsals on wed nights from 730 to 10 pm at the unionville presbyterian church call helen at 905-477- 1531 for information sunday oct 20 join the york symphony as it starts its 41st season symphonic magic with guest artist gloria saarinen takes place at 730 pm at the markham theatre tickets adults 20 seniorsstudents 15 and 5 for those under 12 call 9053057469 to order for season brochures call 9058843787 tuesday oct 22 unionville high school winds and the university of toronto wind ensemble perform jfrmarkham theatre 171 town centre blvd markham tickets 7 available at the theatre photostephanie lake pastoral loveliness cheryl flint takes examines a willem verhulst painting at the frederick horsman varley art gallery in unonville verhulsts exhibit gold after green august into autumn featuring pastoral landscapes of southwestern ontario is at the gallery until dec 14 a special meet the artist event takes place sunday nov 10 the gallery is at the intersection of main street and carlton road box office 9053057469 saturday oct 26 christ church stouffville presents harvest harmony with the award winning scarborough dukes of harmony barons of barbershop together again quartet and other musicians performances at 130 and 730 pm at the church 254 sunset boulevard admission 20 adults and 15 seniors and students proceeds to outreach and ongoing parish proj ects tickets available at cards appliances and hairbreak call 9056403561 for details workshops seminars immigration act learn more about the act at ccsyrs markham office 7170 warden ave unit 15 takes place on friday oct 18 from 3 to 5 pm bring record of landing for information and registration call 9054159537 adoption information a free information session presented by childrens bridge in markham on how to adopt your child from china korea orthailand takes place saturday oct 19 from 1 to 4 pm at loblaws community room mccowan market 200 bullock drive registration and sign in at 1245 pm call laurie at 9058876376 or donna at 9053032557 dealing with acting out teenagers the association of parent support groups in ontario conference annual conference agm raffle and silent auction on saturday oct26 registration at 8 am takes place at the holiday inn 7095 woodbine ave hwy 404 at steeles in markham for information visit wwwapsgoca or email mailapsgoca employment workshops thinking about returning to work workshops oneonone coaching and networking are part of the program funded by hrdc and delivered by the york region district school board call 9057379522 ext 348 for information job skills laid off downsized need work if you cant find a job and are eligible to collect employment insurance e i or have collected ei in the last three years or maternityparental benefits in the last five years call job skills free services call 905- 9489622 or drop in at 4855 14th ave at brimley in markham stouffville employment centre visit the centre within the stouffville district secondary school 183 bramble cr for job search needs computers internet access faxes photocopying as well as help with resume writing interview tips and more call 9056402856 for information costi esl and computer classes to gain skills for fruitful employment run at costi at 8515 mccowan rd unit 4 in markham register at 9054724688 meetings adult literacy basic skills classes available at uplands adult learning centre afternoons or evening free small and organ ized to prepare students for further education to improve employability skills or work towards greater independence some computerized instruction continuous entry call 905-731- 7557 ext307 for further information ymca markham business centre celebrate small business week oct 21 to 25 at the centre with nocost business essen tials workshops entrepreneurship essentials legal and tax essentials writing for success the future of entrepreneurship all take place at the centre 4855 14th ave unit 3 markham for information and registration call 9059489622 ext 222 focus for women focus is a twoweek workshop for women thursday oct 10 whitchurchstouffville chamber of commerce networking meeting at 730 to 9 am at the cottage cafe 6193 main st let people know about your business and meet new clients and suppliers 10 members15 nonmembers wednesday oct 16 york region hepatitis c chapter holds a support and information meeting in the york region health services office at 4261 hwy 7 e suites b69 unionville guest speaker for information call 9059401333 or 1-800- 4612135 everyone welcome jewish women international markham- unionville chapter holds its monthly meeting guest speaker new members welcome for information call 9052949706 monday oct 21 stouffville horticultural society meets in the lower level of united church at 34 church street north seed sale at 7 pm speaker at 8 pm is leonard teengs on christmas decorating nonmembers pay 4 per meet ing for information call 9056402703 markham museum the museum is located at 9350 hwy 48 north of 16th avenue call 9052944576 for program details saturday oct 19 enjoy the annual applefest from 10 am to 4 pm a good time guaranteed for all ages as we celebrate the harvest with games crafts wagon rides music brunch and more visit the enbridge activity tent or take a ride in the hot air balloon admission to be determined markham theatre located at 171 town centre blvd north west corner warden ave hwy 7 markham for tickets and show times call 905-305- 7469 or 18667688801 thursday oct 23 24 pavlo and his band showcase pavlos flair as a guitarist blending flamenco latin mediterranean and classical elements part of evening features the new a cappella singing sensation cadence thursday oct 24 the whitchurchstouffville newcomers club meets at charlindas chocolates on 9th line in musselmans lake at 730 pm learn about the fine art of chocolatemaking and meet some new neighbours 25 annual member ship wednesday nov 13 whitchurchstouffville tourism association monthly networking meeting takes place at giardino at 7 pm annual membership 50 meeting info at stouffvilles baker hill or call 9058887888 thursday nov 14 whitchurchstouffville chamber of commerce networking meeting at 730 to 9 am at the clever conductor 6211 main street let people know about your business and meet new clients and suppliers 10 members15 nonmembers thursday nov 28 whitchurchstouffville newcomers club monthly general meeting at candlelight and memories on main st at 730 pm clinics arthritis pain management learn to take control of arthritis pain at the arthritis societys arthritis selfmanagement program runs in markham from sat oct 19 to nov 23 from 2 to 4 nm at markham stouffville hospital 381 church st evening programs in toronto scarborough and etobicoke register for all at 4169797228 ext 395 multiple births prenatal classes if you are expecting a multiple birth join other women and their coaches for four evening classes or two weekend classes offered by york region health services cost for the series is 40 call 18003615653 prenatal classes join other pregnant women and their coach es for eight informative and casual evening classes topics include having a healthy baby preparing for labour and delivery your new- bom baby infant feeding and adjusting to parenthood weekend classes and classes in cantonese available register early in your pregnancy call 18003615653 postnatal cusses if you are a mother with a baby up to six- months old join other moms for a series of six postnatal classes offered by public health nurses at locations around york region topics include nutrition growth and development family adjustment to a new baby and more cost 15 call 18003615653 to register the baby place a dropin group meets at shoppes of unionville 4261 hwy 7 and kennedy on tuesdays from 130 to 330 pm public health nurses offer parents support for and informa tion on breastfeeding baby care infant nutri tion and community resources no appoint ment necessary call 18003615653 photo health card clinic at markham seniors activity centre 22 water st every tuesday except long week ends to replace missingdamaged expiredincorrect health cards by appoint ment only book at 19054343700 bring at least three original documents eg canadian birth certificatecitizenship proof that you live in ontario proof of signature and proof of name change if applicant for a detailed list call 18006648988 or 18002681154 quit smoking public health professionals offer smoking cessation classes and support to residents on the second wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 pm at york region health services 4261 hwy 7 east suites b69 in unionville no charge and you can join any session for more information or to register call 1-800-361- 5653 or visit www smoking cessationregionyorkonca momstobe come join a group for momstobe and women with babies under six months meet other women share a healthy snack take home a bag of food and learn about your pregnancy and baby runs thursdays from 330 to 530 pm at pathways 70 main st n markham call 9054711620 before coming so food can be ordered rides can be arranged for adults mandarin classes free mandarin classes on mondays and wednesdays at father michael mcgivney 5300 14th ave markham for information call grace at 9054799529 or pam at 905- 4797286 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 at 9052945871 for details