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ljfctfyjmv artji mji2leaxxdaat aaaggguak i r mjrfw mthrmmjimsimgjga c gcoiohsnw v- joan ransbefry jsdahy hands create successful art show the friendliest art show in all the world is being held in markhanithis weekend arid ill be there t featuring the works of close to 130 artists art in trie park is one of the largest art shows in ontario the twoday event is being held on the spacious grounds of the markham museum on hwy 48 just north of 16th avenue the shows on saturday and on sunday frdhvlo am to 5 pm art in the park features a wonderful variety of art some of the art is fun some isserioussome is unusual and all of it is good- i the artists come from across ontario meanwhile an artist from ecuador is including art in the park in a series of canadian shows howeveraft in the park is more than an art show live music including the blues folk classical celtic and coritem- porary will be enjoyed throughout the two days and theres no shortage of talent musician bob vopnis instrumental anil traditional blues is a treat to hear jazz pianist corylivingston and folk singer brian osullivan harpist kim michele guitarist kim brown and vocalistgui- taristlisa swain will all be crowd pleasers as well roanne and her band anam cara will do celtic music proud this art show is both ah exhilaratingand relaxing way to spend a few hours when people stroll through the exhibit area they stop arid chat with each other and with the artists since most of the pieces are affordable you can make a pur- j chase or two have five pieces of art from previous art in the park shows they add much to my home as an art in the park volunteer i get to visit the artists throughout the weekend while on my rounds i will be mindful of the naked oak shelf in my home it needs some- thing ill get that something at art in the park saturdays spent art auction kicks off at 10 am and runs until 4 prru check it out thirtyfive pieces of art have been j i 1 donated by the srioyfe participatirig artists proceeds from the r auction will go to trie markham stouffville hospital y this is tkeshowsf year vvtiot three consecutive years art in the park was a success and when held in stouffville last year it was a hit all signals indi- cate that markhams art in the park will be exceptional i the kreative kidswea is the gem of the event its a par- ents dreamchildren6f all agesand all interests flock to the 1 childrens area av well as trying tlieir hand at creating pieces j art kids cajtenjoy a gon ahdtractorride and on isahifdaystory teller goldie will tell a tall tale or two the jfamily can either pack a lunch or take advantage of the food vendors on site v r as a bonus tke admission 5 foradults and 3 for chil- dren arid seniors and a 15family pass includes access to ttieheritage buildings located on the museumgrounds y art in the park is a joint effort sponsored by the markham ec6nomistarid sun tcestourfviue tribune and markhams cultural venues it takes many hands to create a successful show one individual in particular puts her heart and soul into the show agreat deal of the credit for thesuccess of art r me park goes to sarah harveytwassell- ht proceeds from art in the park go to markhams cultural fyenues join rhe this weekend art in the park is a beautiful thing i charity garage sale a garage sale benefiting the quiet food drive will be host- ed by york regional police today starting at 8 am in the park ing lot of ithe regiorial building at 17250 yonge st in a funds raised will be used to buy toys at christinas for families in need of assistance childrens choir victory baptist church presents the- african childrens choirwedriesayjulyl9at7pmcau8536076 botanical garden trip y- ischomberg hprticultural society is planning a bus trip to tkeroyal botanical garden in hamilton wednesday july 19 cali at 9392956jv v f ynrh rpoinnnl vrirpst paiisinri t indicates vyrbt lomkzglonai roresl expansion t regional forest was established in 1924 to combatsoil to stave off moraine destruction 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