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esmsmsffism3iasa2 27t economist suntribune community calendar saturday march 16 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 thursday march 21 journey into the future participate in an open roundtable discussion about the future of markham with architects devel opers and people working in the media arts commerce tourism and marketing 68 pm at the frederick horsman varley art gallery 216 main street unionville call 905 4779511 exl 222 model search for breast cancer sponsored by the canadian cancer society and carolyns model talent agency 730 p jfcat the holiday inn in markham winner receives a fashion shoot from a top fashion photographer call 416 5440232 saturday march 23 st patricks day dance sponsored by markham -chapter- of one parent families association 8 pml am at crosby memorial community centre main street unionville cost is 12 per person sumrhitview public school on main street in stouffville presents spring fling 2002 9 aml pm in the school gym crafts vendors chocolates bake sale local merchants easter gift items and more 2 admissionat door proceeds to the math and science committee sunday march 24 open house party to celebrate book launch of the potted garden creating great container gardens by unionvilles beckie fox 14 pm at kates garden southwest corner of hwy 7 and mccowan road in markham call 905 4757674 monday march 25 many faces of markham multicultural event 730 pm at markham theatre for the performing arts 101 town centre blvdtickets 2 each call 905 4157500 thursday april 4 stouffville womens coffee hour features harpist charlotte garcia and guest speaker ineka de klerk from peterborough 730 pm at stouffville missionary church 6500 main street call 905 6492585 saturday april 6 big sisters of york annual dinner and auc tion at premier banquet and convention centre in richmond hill silent auction stand- up comedty and surprise gifts for all guests tickets 100 each call 905 7277359 saturday april 13 central united church 131 main street unionville hosts its 7th annual prime rib beef dinner beginning at 445 pm tickets are 15 for adults and 5 for children advance sales only all welcome phone 905 4740183 during business hours for tickets workshops seminars march 2530 chinmaya mission toronto centre in unionville hosts lectures 730 to 9 pm bhagavad geeta chapter 12 inner spiritual evolution at the vedic cultural centre arya samaj 4345 fourteenth ave for information on this and other events call 905 305 7644 or visit www chinmayarhissionorg follow toronto links meetings monday march 25 markham garden horticultural society meets 8 pm at the seniors centre 22 water street in markham john van ekeren is the guest speaker the association of parent support groups in ontario is a communitybased selfhelp group that meets weekly to assist troubled parents deal with their childrens dis ruptive behaviour if you have a son or daugh ter in trouble with drugs alcohol the law school or other behavioural problems call 416 2237444 for more information and location of meetings wednesdays alamin madrassah islamic classes for students and adults held at wilclay public school at brimley road and steeles avenue on wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm call bibi at 905 4724144 thursdays bridges of hope drop in group meets at evergreen hospice 6060 hwy 7 markham fourth sunday each month call 905 472- 5014 for details thursdays citizens awareness program gain a better understanding of the administrative and operational sides of policing on thursday nights from march 21 to april 18 7 pm 5 district headquarters 8700 mccowan rd markham to register for this free program call 905 8811221 ext 7511 adult interests one parent famiues association of canada markham chapter hosts monthly fundraising dances all are welcome especial ly single parents the chapter also has a gen eral meeting on the third wednesday of each month at 8 pm single parents and prospec tive members welcome for more information contact jim 416 2864471 or ross 905 7631950 hi five 0 markham is a social club for people over 50 enjoy various outings dining theatre movies hiking art galleries muse ums craft and antique shows camping and cottage life call 905 2010624 or 905 4712785 saturday march 23 unionville single adult ministry talentuntalent night potluck sup per 6 pm at unionville alliance church 16th avenue rsvp at 905 4771104 ext 0 alternate saturdays fiddlers and friends the markham village strathspey and reel society meets every second and fourth saturday at the olde 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 at 905 2941141 or email phikghowe- srtgoingcom alternate fridays euchre alternate fridays at markham district veterans association 7 washington sl markham at 8 pm tickets are 5 per person which includes prizes lunch tea and coffee call glen 905 2945871 for details announcements family choice awards for excellence in caregiving the alzheimer society of york region must receive all letters of nomination for this award by midnight april 30 for more information contact the society at 905 ass izor 905 7316611 in the 20002001 school year more than 44000 students across the toronto and york region achieved enhanced economic liter acy thanks to the efforts of 2300 corporate volunteers to get involved and improve a young persons life contact junior achievement of toronto and york region at 416 3605252 orwwwjatorontoorg volunteers unionville home society volunteer as a friendly visitor at the unionville home society will give you satisfac tion of doing something worthwhile and of being a part of a wellestablished organization in the community call pauline at 905 477- 2839 ext 224 or visit wwwuhsonca seniors outreach volunteers urgently needed to visit seniors in their homes and drivers to drive seniors to medical appointments and errands call leanne at 18002730908 ext 6013 to vol unteer today the canadian cancer society the society is recruiting volunteer drivers to take patients to treatments we are currently experiencing a severe shortage of drivers for markham milliken and unionville must be available daytime hours during the week and willing to drive to toronto volunteer drivers are reimbursed for mileage incurred providing the service for more information call 905 294- 5925 catholic community services being a friend to a new immigrant can enrich your life and education by providing support and information to a new immigrant for only two hours a week you can learn about their culture and share their experi ences if you can help call fatemeh 905 7707040 ext 226 chats drivers for long distance drives to take sen iors to appointments mileage paid in markham and unionville area seniors outreach needs volunteers to visit with seniors contact marie at 18774524287 exl 6033 chats transportation volunteers for markham stouffville and unionville areas chinese speaking volunteers needed to assist with chinese programs on tuesday and thursday meals on wheels driver urgently needed to deliver hot meals in unionville area every other wednesday between 11 am and 1 pm call leanne 18002730908 ext 6013 catholic community services host program needs volunteers to help newcomers to canada assimilate into their new communities helpers are needed for coffee talk program call 18003632412 or email helpmatevolnetmmpnel canadian diabetes association enthusiastic volunteerswith good communi cation skills needed to staff display booths help plan events and speakers to raise aware ness of diabetes if you have knowledge of dia betes please help call 18003632412 or email helpmatevolnetmmpnel canadian cancer society the society is looking for a coporate spon sorship volunteer for the great canadian ride for cancer for more information call 905 4731627 mp hey gardeners 01g this wcw- lgfmsiljea fkldsfcjar3eniluft 209 main st unionville lower level 905 4152201 ftrivfftmrl ppl legal care of canada corporation serving north american families since 1972 legal expense plans call jared gallay independent associate 4168913364 416 4050022 pager tf 18773310051 icq 63768549 wwwjandvnet email jaredjandvnet ppp 5ws5aiaiwjiwwwafcfiwiwwwi t c i judys italian pizzeria 12948500 pizzeria and catering it is the way it use to be we sell special pizzas not pizzas on special 1 stone mason of bet 48 mccowan jl canada blooms and so does dig this in unionville one of the newer shops on historic unionvilles main street is sure to be a delight with the change of the season upon us dig this which just opened its doors in november carries unique gardening implements and accessories you wont find in most other gardening stores beams owner judy bellinger adding to this unique charm is also a warm and inviting atmosphere that encourages shoppers to wander around ask gardening questions and browse over the numerous gardening books as you enter the store you will hear the water fountains see the bold statuary and feel the exquisite comfortable teak and cedar furniture ready to enhance your outdoor living space continue to browse and come across a wide selection of felco hand pruners as well as long and short handled tools that make for easy work haws watering cans hose attachments and decorative tap handles are just a few of the many speciality items made for dig this which contribute to making your garden unique there are small and large ceramic pots gazing balls birdbaths tealight lanterns right now at dig this you can find a variety of seeds and other supplies for early planting along with unwins cedar creek and natures garden seeds are the very popular plants of distinction seeds from england in addition dig this is a local supplier of halls greenhouses also from england there are numerous reference books displayed in the store for planning all types of gardens and answering all sorts of questions a special treat for gardeners unionvilles own beckie fox former editor for canadian gardening magazine will be on site at the store to autograph copies of fhtpultrtndmtindkngbird sssg feeders be sure not to miss the variety of watson gloves and other clothing articles for protection dig this has not forgotten the young gardener either there are small sized knee pads gloves and a selection of tools some whimsical ladybugs items and even bug houses for collecting and observing injects w the potted garden creating great container gardens on april 27 2002 from 100200 pm be sure to get your copy at the store for her to sign for all your gardening needs visit dig this at 209 main street unionville lower level the timing is perfect for sun protection under a suncool patio awning call john bouwmeister p contracting 905 2941798 jsaajffjrjitaiskaaf the drapery den sw1 izmo in service i custom furniture custom interiors v custom upholstery vas custom bedding blinds shutters free inhome consultation 6284 main st stouffville 9056421222 l imk automotive 9441 hwy 48 unit 5 9054727272 i front or rear- pads labour only expires march 3102 free pick up and delivery