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w wtww 18 economist suntribune community calendar thursday feb 14 2002 the economist suntribune wet- comes submissions of upcoming events from community organiza tions while every effort is made to include all submissions there is no guarantee of publication you can e- mail calendar items to newsroomeconsuncom special events feb 1518 allbreed dog show- put on by the ontario breeders association at the markham fairgrounds 10801 mccowan rd markham closest intersection is mccowan road and elgin mills road 8 am to 5 pm free parking public welcome admission adults 7 children 14 and under 4 seniors 5 family of two adults and twochildren 15 for the show schedule visit wwwontario- bjeederscom feb 16march 10 bowl for kids sake businesses and individuals of york region will join forces and support big brothers of york annual bowl for kids sake participants raise funds through pledges community and challenge events are scheduled as follows richmond hill community day feb 16 markham community day feb 23 stoufiville community day feb 23 vaughan community day feb 23 financial institutions challenge march 9 and automobile dealership challenge march 10 for information call 905 7271251 saturday feb 16 st valentines dinner dance beat the winter blahs at markham stouffville family life centres fund- raising st valentines dinner dance to be held at the radisson hotel markhamtickets are 70 per couple call pauline at 905 415 saturday feb 16 2nd annual spaghetti dinner hosted by the stoufiville lioness at latcham hall 8 park dr stouffville cost for family of four is 15 adults 6 seniors and children under the age of 12 3 free for children under the age of two for advance tickets call 905 6403879 905 642- 1645 or 905 6403879 monday feb 18 memory book workshop for heritage photographs presented 630830 pm at the whitchurch- stouffville museum woodbine avenue north of bloomington road in vandorf cost is 25 20 for muse um members call 18882900337 to register or inquireaboutthe next step program for nonbeginners chat online at wwwengage- markhamcom with markham regional councillor gord landon and ward 1 thornhill councillor stan daurio between 7 and 745 pm thursday feb 21 markham board oftrade lun cheon featuring guest speaker w brad clark minister of transportation radisson hotel 50 east valhalla dr markham registration 1130 am luncheon at noon tickets 37 for members 4700 nonmembers advanced reservations only reserved tables available call 9054740730 exl 0 to reserve friday feb 22 swing into the bicentennial din ner dance 6 pml am at lemonville community centre mccowan road south of bloomington road sponsored by the whitchurch- stouffville museum door prizes cash bar silent auction free swing dance instruction tickets 20 each call 1- 8882900337 or 9057278954 saturday feb 23 have a heart dance hosted by the markham chapter of the one parent families association of canada at the crosby memorial community centre main street north at carlton road in unionville door prizes 5050 drawhot buffet dinner at 11 pm dancing from 8 pm to 1 am with music from the 60s and 90s cost is 10 for members 12 guests for information contact jim gubb at 416 2864471 or ross norris at 905 7631950 a in the 20002001 school year more than 44000 students across the toronto and york region achieved enhanced economic literacy thanks to the efforts of 2300 corporate volun teers to get involved and improve a young persons life contact junior achievement of toronto and york region at 416 3605252 or wwwjatorontoorg latcham hall kids dances wristbands will no longer be handed out at kids daces at latcham hall a nonrefundable admission card can be purchased for 5 after 6 pm for that evenings dance only for more information call 905 8523449 exhibitions till sunday march 3 new work by metis artist david hannan is exhibited at the latcham 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 ait drawing pri marily from his metis and family her itage the artist uses cultural icons to explore his own identity and history workshops seminars feb 19 20 21 free job search workshop for immigrants presented by the catholic community services of york region at 7170 warden ave unit 15 southwest corner of warden and denison maikham from 9 am to 4 pm to register call 905 7707040 ext 234 236 or 238 theatres concerts til feb 16 whos afraid of virginia woole a seminal playof the 20th century shatteringly dramatic yet a richly dark comedy presented by markham little theatre at the markham theatre for performing arts 171 town centre blvd markham at 8 pm tickets 19 seniors and students 16 on thursdays call the box office at 905 305show 7469 til feb 16 the sound of music markville music presents rodgers and hammersteins the sound of music the markville secondary school music department continues its 10year tra dition of professional caliber musical theatre presentations with their setting of this classic production concert dates feb 14 15 and 16 at 730 pm feb 16 at 1 pm at vaughan city playhouse 1000 new westminster dr thornhill adults 12 seniorschildren 10 tickets available at the vaughan city playhouse box office 905 7094057 or at all ticketmaster outlets 416 8721 111 feb 1617 york symphony will present a set of valentine conceits called symphonic romance on feb 16 at trinity anglican church in aurora at 8 pm and on feb 17 at markham theatre at 3 pm tickets are 20 for adults 15 for seniorstudent 5 under the age of 12 handling charge per order is 5 for tickets for aurora r phone 905 8843787 for markham call 905 3057469 saturday feb 16 the austrian family chorus of york region will present an evening of singing dancing and instrumental music at 7 pm at the bridge 5440 sixteenth ave maikham tickets 10 adults 5 studentsseniors are available by calling 905 2946716 905 6403371 or 905 6403455 this is a fundraising event for the dorothy mercy fund in kiev the ukraine and sponsored by live wires ministry feb 27march 2 the wizard of oz will be present- ed by the unionville theatre company at the markham theatre- 171 town centre blvd tickets how on sale call the box office at 905 3057469 meetings wednesday feb 20 the ontario genealogical society york region branch will host a meeting in the library of alexander mackenzie high school 300 major mackenzie dr w richmond hill speaker jane horrocks will talk on the richmond hill library for information call 905 8845208 or 905 476- 3287 wednesdays alamin madrassah islamic- classes for students and adults held atwilclay 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 4725014 for details s group addiction services for york region has begun another families working together project to partici pate you must have experienced an alcohol problem in the last five years and you have parenting responsibility for an 8 to 12yearold childthis pro gram is designed to improve family relations strengthen effective parent ing skills and build childrens life skills call michele 905 8417007 ext 335 for details wednesdaysthursdays alzheimer society of york region family support group meets in north york region on first thursday of every month from 7 to 830 pm at the day center north 800 davis dr unit 6 newmarket group also meets in south york region the third wednesday of every month from 7 to 830 pm at the day centre south 18 harlech crt unit 2thornhill thursdays perinatal bereavement ser vices ontario holds a selfhelp sup port group meeting for markham area families who have suffered a pregnan cy loss or 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 thursday feb 14 positive outlook fibromyalgia support group will hold a meeting from 1 to 3 pm at milliken park community centre 4325 mccowan road at steeles avenue tuesday feb 19 gay women support group for women who are gay or think they might be discussyour feelings in a safe confidential environment 730 pm married or single women wel come call 905 7800491 ext 18 childrens programs wednesdays mother goose is a free program for parents with children up to 24 months old which focuseson rhymes songs and stories to interact with your baby- program is offered wednesdays from 13 pm through the pathways family resource centre 70 main st markham call 905 4711620 friday feb 15 kiddies country preschool open house at buttonville womens institute 8931 woodbine ave 1130 am to 130 pm to come and see the school meet the teachers and register for september 2002 i w i a interest one parent famiues associa tion of canada markham chapter hosts monthly fundraising dances all are welcome especially single par ents the chapter also has a general meeting on the third wednesday of each month at 8 pm single parents and prospective members welcome for more information contact jim gubb 416 2864471 of ross norris 905 7631950 hi five 0 markham is a social club for people over 50 enjoy various outings dining theatre movies hik ing art galleries museums craftand antique shows camping and cottage life call 905 2010624 or 905 471-2785- alternate saturdays fiddlers and friends the markham village strathspey and reel society meets every second and fourth saturday attheolde 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 e-mail- philohowesitgo- jngcom v v