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t 1 c t 4 c i 20 economist sunjtribune community calendar tkurscknov 162000 auditions lending a helping hand audrtionfor european concert tour- july 2001 chorus canadiana is a nonprofit chil drens choir residing in york region this audi tion is opened to anyone ages 1017 who has thedesire to express themselves through vocal musia please call 9055130955 or linda at- 4163156255 the millennium youth orchestra is looking 1 for young musicians all ages string woodwinds brass guitar percussion no par- i ticipation fees qualified musiaanswill be 4 remunerated send information via fax to 905- f 7701198 or email prcyouthorchestrayahboca tuesday nov 21 arts york auditions- grade 8 students interested in auditioning for the art intensive program at unionville high school are invited to attend an open house at the markhamtheatreforthe performing arts at 7 pm complimentary tickets mustbe reserved by calling the markham theatre box call 9053057469 for children every saturday till dec 16 early years program from birth to 5 years old with an adult atmilliken mills community library frorrv930 am to 1130 am no charge no registration spend some fun time together and give your child a head start in acquiring those all important early learning skills program includes a circle time at 1030 am and a small snack call 9059408323 for more information every monday till nov 27th preschool storyhourages 35 with adult from 10 am to 1045 am no charge pre- register maximum 20 proof of childs age required when registering an adventure in song story finger rhymes crafts and puzzles at milliken mills community library 7600 kennedy road 1 call 9059408323 on the various childrens program available throughout the month every tuesday or wednesday preschobl storytime ages 35 on tuesdays- frofflrloam- to 1030 am or wednesdays fromll30 pm to 2 pm at markham community library 6031 hwy 7 join us fora funtime of stories finger games rhymes and morev- staff photosjoerd witteveen eleanor earl left helps son kevin centre shop for tuppeirware gifts from evelyn cbttrell at the annual christmas bazaar held at participation house in markham events november is diabetes awareness month canvassers are donating their time and efforts by going doortodoor in their communities across canada to raise money to support peo ple affected by diabetes thursday nov 16 6th annual dinner auction with big brothers of york for 30 years the organization has pro vided quality mentoring programs to the chil dren of york region and bradford help cele- brate the agencys 30th anniversary by donat- ing an auction item or attending theevent tickets are 75 call 9057271251 to donate or purchase the auction is held at di nardos in aurora frday nov 17 10th anniversay of the unionville home society seniors foundations gala dinner dance andauction at the sheraton parkway toronto north hotel proceeds will suport the home societys construction and alzheimer care centre call 9054777907 for tickets friday nov 17 sat n0v18 3day veda yajnaat vedic cultural centre 434514th ave between kennedy birchmount from 730 pm officiating priest dr satish prakash lecturer in vedic studies will speak on philosophy of the yajur veda call 4166634037 or 9054715168 saturday nov 18 bazaar with st johns anglican church 12125 yonge st south of stouffville rd from 10 am to 2 pm white elephant crafts bak- ing hot lunch 5 a day of xmas magic and childrens activi ties at the toronto waldorf school xmas fair from 10 am- 4 pm- alternative handmade gifts and homemade food story telling pup pet play live music and more located at 9100bathurstst 15th annual chanty auction malton and hamiltons funtastic follies stage show at thomhill community centre 7755 bayview ave tickets 25 pp includes a light buffet call donna at 8849110 ext 227 for tickets friday nov 17 to nov 19 country decorating and collectible show sale at the markham fairgrounds new and exciting exhibitors from eastern ontario with more than 100 of ontarios finest offering antiques accessories and crafts 7 adults 6 seniors and 2 for children under 12 free parking and hourly door prizes call debra groserussell at 9056492480 sunday nov 19 3day veda yajna at vedic cultural centre 434514th ave between kennedy birchmount from 10 am officiating priest dr satish prakash lecturer in vedic studies will speak on philosophy of the yajur veda call 4166634037 or 9054715168 friday nov 17- nov 26 annual show sale of art to be held at york region centre 17250 yonge st newmarket the open reception is fridayfrom 7 pm to 9 pm everyone is welcome to view the artwork and meet the artists no admission an artwork is raffled annually in support of the regional hearth centre formerly known as the york county hospital the show is open for public viewing monday to friday from 830 am to 430 pm and saturday and sunday from 10 am to 430 pm original art works include painting drawing printmaking material arts and photography friday nov 24 victorian tea sale sponsored by the friends of the whitchurchstouffville museum 14732 woodbine ave in hamlet of vandorf from noon to 330 pm 5 adults 2 for chil dren under 10 cal 9057278954 for details saturday nov 25 annual poinsetta tea craft sale at st mary immaculate church 10295 yonge st from noon till 4m friday dec 1 northern expression at burton auditorium york university at 7 pm performed by the york symphony orchestra sibelius beautiful tone poem finlandia will open the program then canadian composer horwoods intravariations for piano and orchestra will follow call 416- 4100860 for tickets single 20 15 seniorsstudents and 5 for 12 and under christmas concert with sing along at st james presbyterian church 8 plus food bank item free for 12 years and under proceeds going to yellow brick house call 6405999 for details saturday dec 2 stouffville kinsmen santa claus- parade at 2pm the parade route is the same as in the past we start at 10th line and cam fella and go across main st to the novopharm parking lot this years theme is the first christmas of the new millennium to help offset costs a 25 entry fee is requested from all business es no charge for nonprofit organizations to register a float call 6406769 or 6405004 holiday craft show bake sale at walter scott public school 500 major mackenzie dr e from 9 am to 2 pm come and see the many beautiful craft and gift ideas- including pottery stained glassgift baskets and much more sunday dec 3 northern expression at markham theatre at 3 pm performed by the york symphony orchestra sibelius beautiful tone poem finlandia will open the program then canadian composer horwoods intravariations for piano and orchestra will follow call 905- 8843787 or 41641008b0 orfax 905-884- 3787- for tickets single 20 15 seniorsstudents and 5 for 12 and under tuesday dec 5 joy of christmas with the cantabile chorale of york region at community christian reformed church 45 crosby ave richmond hill from 730 pm audience participation donation to richmond hill food bank silent offering call 9057318318 for tickets 20 pp 15 seniors 5 children wednesday dec 13 4th annual holiday fundraiser silent auction and luncheon featuring standup comedian derek edwards at leparc conference banquet centre room 3 8432 leslie st cost 70 gst included pp registration and silent auction begins 1130 am advance registration and prepayment are required by monday dec 11 call 905-841- 442 or httpwwwyorktechca for details sunday dec 17 joy of christmas with cantabile chorale and york symphony mary lake shrine king city from 3 pm call 905 for details demilthingrs reccwig 6urpihaljteachings trom trie hasidic tradition on developing a spiritual practise in c6mmunityalecture series with rabbi aubrey l glazer at beth david bnai i israel beth am synagogue 55 yeomans rd call 6335500 wednesday evenings at8pm saturday nov 25 i everything you wanted to know to be a effective advocate for your child by the learning disabilities association of york region this session will assist parents in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the education act help then to under stand the iprc process understand the importance of strengths and needs state- mentsand much more this session will be held at the resource centre 11181 yonge st loyal true blue and orange home from 930 am to 3 pm call 9058847933 for details wednesday nov 29 recovering our spiritual patha teachings from the hasidic tradition on developing a- spiritual practise in community alecture series with rabbi aubrey l glazer at beth david briai israel beth am synagogue 55 yeomans rd call 6335500 wednesday evenings at8 pm wednesday dec 6 recovering our spiritual path teachings from the hasidic tradition on developing a spiritual practise in community alecture series with rabbi aubrey l glazer at beth david bnai israel beth am synagogue 55 yeomans rd call 6335500 wednesday evenings at 8 pm addiction services for york region runs a program for problem gamblers and their fami lies we offer assessment seminars and ongo ing support groups and can make presenta tions to groups on demand all services are free and confidential call 9058417007 ext 322 or 18002632288 ext 322 or ext 328 for details wednesday nov 15 markham stouffville hospital photo health card clinic to replace missing damaged expired and incorrect cards by appointment only call collect 4343700 or 5762870 x saturday nov 18 retirement a womens issue atymca markham business centre 4855 14th avenue unit 3 se comer of brimley 14th ave from 930 am to1230 pm call linda at 9058890815 for details tuesday nov 21 york region developmental screening clinic at armadale community centre 2401 denison st the screening clinics are offered for families with children newborn to six years of age healthprofessionals will assess your childs speech hearing behaviour and overall health call health connection at 1-800-361- 5653 wednesday dec 6 markham stouffville hospital photo health card clinic to replace missing- damaged expired and incorrect cards by appointment only call collect 4343700 or 5762870 wednesday dec 20 markham stouffville hospital photo health card clinic to replace missing damaged expired and incorrect cards by appointment only call collect 4343700 or 5762870 clinics seminars saturday nov 18 health wellness seminar at markham stouffville hospital auditorium open to all- no charge from 930 am wellness is a won- saturday nov 18 blood donor clinic at centennial community centre 8600 mccowan rd from lpm to 5 pm wednesday nov 25 blood donor clinic at mcconaghy seniors centre 10100 st from 10 am to 4 pm i- lfai 1-tv- all markham and stouffville locations attx- -2- ss -j- fvv i