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pottery t l s j december unicef chnstmas cards and gifts are now on sale until dec- 23 at the unicef kiosk on the fnst level of markville mallat the south end in front of stokescontact joyce at 905 2941712 m- programrkfundedthroughcitizenshipand i lmmigrati6hcanada landed jmvigrantsandij v convention refugees jgen and olde1r ei5 multiple sclerosis t ready for oldfashioned fun staff photosjoerd witteveen students at st matthew catholic school prepare for their float in the parade during the uni6nville6ide tyme chnstmas celebration this weekend in the foreground brittany sherwood ll adjusts die halo of carolyn hughes 4 while from left robyn hughes 9 bradensherwood9 jenrey hewitt 7 and- christopher hewitt 9 look on r v v monday dec 10 markham historical society holds its chnstmaslcarol service8 pm at the muse um church at the markham histonc village 8687ltordetaiis 9350 hwy 48 refreshments tofollow a per- formance by the markhamtown choir village voices presents festive celebra- ti0n concert at 730 pm at central united s church 131 main st unionvilletickets 12 children younger then 12 free call 905-294- y ji juesdaydecil chanukahparty hosted by jewish women international imarkham-unionville- chapter callsheryl 9053057026 or susan 905- 9400286 senior choir of ebenezer united church presents the cantata down from his glory by john peterson 7 pm5000 steeles avee at bnmley road free-admission- call 905 4774365 mentally challengedgirf sunday dec 16 the st andrews presbyterian church choir presents a quiet joy chnstmas concert at 730 p m at the church 143 main street markham no charge for admission i c sunday dec 23 sunday dec 16 r r chnstmas cantata emmanuel with choir and orchestra at central unrted church 131 main street unionville 905-474- 0183 at 715 p m a free will offenng will be received hope for a better day concert with bach to annual benefit chnstmas concert at the blues company at christ church angucan cathedral 0fthe jransfiguration 254 sunset blvd at 7 pm adults woodbine ave north of major mackenzie dr victona square at 4 p m featunng special guests bach childrens chorus michael burgess jackalyn short and toronto rresuyuindiiiiiurcn iuudd tombs ouroou z-us- ah jl tn i s ganio music fun and more call 905 770- j a k tzn 1549 toa li i vbratetjie chnstmas story in song i light xs t frefreshmentsiwilmbe served admissipn stouffville chnstiah womens club hosts its chnstmas cgffeehourat emerald hills golf club amrat jhe club located on- warden riorthof bloomingtih6persoh susan martin ofbame presents excuse me yourroots are showing distinctive intenorswill also be a guest speak- arcrr mpannfinnf ll ualan flnwch h verfor reservations call helen 905 2542ix 640 zjt fridaydec 14f s t 1 av ballantrae community centrefor ages nine to 12iyears old from 7 930rjm 5idnnkssnacks 1 each cair905-852- j w details saturday dec 15 jom santa for a pancake breakfast from v9to 1030 at- the ballantrae community centnr between hwy48and ninthline 3aplate the whitchurch distnct girl guides for more infor- mation call 905640j4084 z saturday jan 19 thealzheimer society of york i regions alzheimer awareness breakfast takes place at the sleepy hollowcoun6ry- club 13242 ninth line tickets 20 to purchase ticketsvcali newmarket office at 905-895- 1337 of thomhillbffice at 9057316611 atthechurch a canned donahons for the stouffville food bank the event is sponsored bytheknightsof columbus tfy tuesday dec 11 schizophrenia society ofontanos christ- mas potlucksupper at grace anglican church 19 parkway ave f at 730 pm call 9052941404 toadvise of anticipated numj s of people in your group arid what mailmwmssmwsm food you plan tobnng yg v v0ut of jjikcold and long lac ratesfor seniors and youth are also available toorder call 9058875896 of 905294 5230 evening v f j theatresconcerts friday dec 7 5semors and children t 12 proceeds to salvation army call 9056405999 for details town centre blvd tickets 9 for more infor mation call 9054792787r purchase tickets after dec 10 by calling 9053057469 meetings thursdays friday decm the unionville singfe adult ministryvof- unionville alliance church holds its singles chnstmas tuikey extravaganza celebrating thev abendmusikc a benefit cohcertfeatunng c b h0 pt wideman mennonite churchrl0530 hwy t f su j 9 fa r 5014 for details announcements rrst nations- programs providing food and shelter for the horhelessr v s saturday dec8 village voices presents d iv a ix 4 wk l tjvivrj toys household items wanted vkewtertainmefrrbooksforlcoupons for restaurantsfastfoodsjavel retail andtk x more4 annual jfuhdraisingfor multiple sderosis joyce 4164916300 ext 386jfr 905-737- 5537 for your copyies t- j ughtenupcontest i sllighteh jjpland celebrate the holidays v iwrth decorative- light displays- markham lighten up contest runs from nbv24 to dec 20 register youvvoteforthemostfestiveres idence and most festive street by calling hof lline 9054157519 markhamencourages all -c- participants in the lighten up contest tcr practise responsible stewardship turn lights- displays on after7 pmtand off by 11 pm- residents can enjoy festive decor while prac- l ticing some measure of energy conservation houday cards r the canadian cancer society holiday cards are now availableshare thejpinfof the holi- day season with your friends carbs are blank for your personalized message choose from two designs proceeds will be used4o fund ground breaking cancef research 2 pst per card call joanne or pat at your local unit905- f 2945925 or drop by the unit office exhibitions v the art of greeting cards the art of greeting 3 cards the hallmark canada collection exhibition opens dec 5 2001and runs until feb 2 2002at the- fredenck varley art gallery of markham on loan from hallmark canada the exhibition of works by canadian artists features over 30 images mainly reflect ung the painters of canada senes rarely seen beforeby the public thecollection includes works by venerable painters alan collier franz johnston and dons mccarthy j a number of works on display from the col- lection have been reproduced for hallmarks greeting card covers over the years v the gallery of markham is located on 216 main st unionville call 9054779511 extt 221fordetails j l k l 5 kathleen gorrnley mckay art centre hosts a special art exhibit and sale of unique greeting cards created by students from york region publicschools proceeds will be donated to f relief fund in aid of the victims of the recent tragedyjn new york city formalopen- ing takes place dect 12 from 79 pm supiportfcroups v 1 decw connecting ratnbowsa self grbupfor people living with breast cancer and their family meets at 715 pm at canadian cancer society 227 st nr station r v afftohrt ms cancer aocieiy n piauon new toys andhouseholdiiterraarebeingv plaza markham no registration required call llected dunng december forewomen and 9052945925 for details r th a- a a a festive celebra- wo onu lsarnrvs lj a c mted dunng december forewomen and 9052945925 for details ss siisffilto ss united cnurcn mainst children from yelllow brick house york- itmmitiummm wli r ca 9 pmhghlghtsfrpm handels messiah regions emergency shelter dropoff points rk al s 471 iu4extu t i withisoprahocathy robinson contralto areshoeless joes 7270 woodbine avev addiction services for york region starts a chnstmas musical drama bychoir cast andjiveahimalsiatmarkhammissionaryrr churcij 5438majormackenae dnve east- public performances on dec 14 at 8 pm and dec jl6tjaty 1030 amrtandjjjpm performance for groap reservations on dec 15 at 3 pm no tickets needed freewill offenng only to support three local chanties i n v saturday dec 15 v judith youngiand the- apollo ctiamber orchestra tickets at the dobrf 12 children under 12 freecall 9054771531 t dec 1416 r-j- markhamand fullertons place 6211 main anbthertamilies working together project in street stouffville gift certificates welcome thenew year jo participates you must have items to be presented at a luncheon at expenehced an alcohol problem in the last five shoelessjoes j t- years and you have parenting responsibility december i- 1 foran 8 to 12 yearold childlhis program is 4 r designed to improve family relations strength- whitchurchstouffville lbrary offers a num- en effective parenting skillsand build ber of courses and workshops for the winter drens life skills call 9058417007 ext 335 including visit from santa dec 7 fromlo- dde saturday dec 8 chorale adagio of markham presents christmas concert at unionville presbytenai church on village parkway at 7 pm featuring grace lyons heritage singer tickets adult 10 seniorchildren 8 fundraising to purchase talking computer for springvale bapjish church presents a j holiday production joy came down- at 7 pm joy came down is a full dramatic and 111w1 iu musical production f animals 11 am reclcross babysitting course dec 8 and a cast of over 50 volunteer actorstrnusi- from pmirforagvirand perinatal- bereavement services cianstechnical and support personnelnoolder preschool story hour mondays jan 7 ontario holding a selfhelp support group 8-feb26930- meeting for markham area families who have j 1030 musicau discovenes suffered apregnancy loss or newborn death wednesdays jan 9march 20 at either 930 wemeet every second and fourth thiiisday am or 1245 prrn or thursdays jan 10- the month at 6060 hwy 7 office from 730 to march 21 from 9301015 am for ages 3- 9 pm and are free call 9054721807 ticketsare required seatingoria firstcome- firstseated basis springvale baptist church is located -at- the comer of kennedy and stouffville roads call 9058875651 for details i