22 economist suntribune community calendar thursday may 2 2002 the economist suntribune welcones 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 friday may 3 the 32nd annual sacred music night featuring the megacity barbershop chorus and the triumphant mixed quartet takes place 8 pm in st james presbyterian church main street stouffville freewill offering refreshments will be served for additional information call 9056403455 saturday may 4 may madness 9 am2 pm at st andrews united church 32 main st north markham silent auction garage sale bake sale barbecue car wash donations for the auction and garage sale welcome call 905 2942743 perennial plant sale 8 am to noon at cedar beach pavilion musselmans lake compost and wood chip mulch available among the available plants are hostas daylilies bleeding hearts phlox sedum obe dient plant goose neck loosestrife beebalm feverfew and siberian iris for more informa tion or to donate plants call 905 6408695 giant garage sale 9 am2 pm markham seniors activity centre 22 water street includes a barbecue and bake sale for more information call lou lavalette 905 4716107 white elephant sale 9 am to 2 pm at unionvilles john xxiii catholic school 125 kreigoff ave near village parkway and hwy 7 items for sale will include glassware books toys furniture and more also featuring a barbecue car wash bake table and raffle call 905 4773288 for more information rummage sale starting 9 am at stouffville memorial christian church main and stouffer streets for more information call 905 6402561 may 45 the lemonville group of artists is hosting the ninth annual show and sale 10 am t6 5 pm at the lemonville community centre 13453 mccowan road stouffville free admission for more information call 905 6403965 to may 5 new spring watercolour art show at unionvilles kathleen gormley mckay art centre 197 main st featuring myra barook brenda bomstein susan cohen and rosalie seidelman sunday may 5 markham concert band twohour per formance starting 3 pm at markham theatre 171 town centre blvd in the hwy 7 and warden avenue areatickets 15 adults 10 seniors and children 45 for families of four or five call 905 3057469 health wellness expo 10 am4 pm at sheraton parkway north hwy 7 and leslie street with guest speakers dozens of booths presented by the york region newspaper group admission is free fourth annual healthy lifestyle fair 15 pm at rouge river community centre 120 rouge bank drive in markham guest speak ers fitness demonstrations sample foods for more information call 905 4741007 markham youth week kickoff 1430 pm at markville shopping centre mccowan road and hwy 7 wednesday may 8 fourth annual art auction to support pro grams at unionvilles frederick horsman varley art gallery 7 pm at crystal fountain banquet halls 14th avenue west of kennedy road 100 works on display preview at 530 pm tickets 35 includes wine live music hors doeuvres call 905 4779511 ext 221 thursday may 9 emergency response and rescue expo at markville shopping centre northwest corner of hwy 7 and mccowan road call 905 4777000 ext 2255 for more informa tion character communny meeting 730- 930 pm markham council chambers 101 town centre blvd in the warden avehwy 7 area for more information call 905 475- 4872 childrens art exhibit opens at latcham gallery 6240 main street stouffville for more information call 905 6408954 may day show members of cat n fiddle above are among the acts performing during saturdays may day cele brations at stouffville memorial park events rim between 1030 am and 3 pm announcements barrie north collegiate music department is celebrating 30 years of music with a reunion on may 2425 all former students are invited please see wwwautumnleavesca or contact sfitzsimmons 705 7266541 york region food network sponsors gardens in markham newmarket and aurora in cooperation with municipalities and com munity groups plots are available from late may to early october call 905 7511085 for an application donations and volunteer help also welcome 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 markhaven foundation markhaven is looking for corporate spon sors silent auction items and golfers for its second annual golf tournament may 13 at sleepy hollow in whitchurchstouffville cost for golf cart and dinner is 175 per person for more information call 905 4724779 the ninth annual unionville slowpitch league golf tournament june 12 7 am at both angus glen courses cost is 200 and includes a shirt a prize village grocer new york sirloin steak and use of a golf cart prizes and sponsors are also needed proceeds go to the markham stouffville hospital the markham mobility foundation is spon soring its eighth annual golf tournament aug 19 lunch and barbecue dinner at the silver lakes golf and country club in newmarket proceeds will help provide mobili ty buses for the disabled community early bird rate before june 14 is 225 per person and 900 per foursome after that the regis tration fees are 250 per person and 1000 per foursome for further information call 905 7132171 or 416 2199480 workshops seminars aprilmay canadian centre for activity and aging holds a seniors fitness instructors course course dates saturday may 4 9 pm- 5 pm sunday may 5 9 am5 pm location arnica at swan lake 6360 sixteenth ave markham registration deadline is april 12 registration fee for further information or to register please contact toni at 905 579- 4135 or email dastonesrogerscom tuesday may 14 join farid wassef rph ccn and allen turner dc for a free seminar titled the benefits of detoxification 79 pm at lebovic leisure centre in stouffville memorial park attendants will learn how to naturally assist the bodys efforts in cleansing discover a host of detoxification programs to revitalize your health seating is limited call 905-640- 4440 for more information or to reserve a seat theatresconcerts may 4 canada a celebration is the theme of ebenezer united churchs dinner theatre musi cal extravaganza performances 8 and 930 pm at 5000 steeles ave east in markham admission 20 adults 10 for 14 and younger proceeds to the churchs repair and restoration project call 905 4774365 sunday may 5 the markham concert band is playing 3 pm at the markham theatre for performing arts 171town centre blvdtickets can be pur chased by telephone or at the door adults 15 seniors 10 children to 12years and family 2 adults and up to 3 children 45 for more information call 905 3057469 support group parent supportthe association of parent support groups in ontario is a community- based selfhelp group that meets weekly to assist troubled parents deal with their chil drens disruptive behaviour if you have a son or daughter in trouble with drugs alcohol the law school or other behavioural problems call 416 2237444 for more information and location of meetings chinese immigrant women support groups meet 10 amnoon every tuesday thursday or friday at the markville shopping centre office hwy 7 in markham call 905 4741275 addiction services for york region has begun another families workingtogether project to participate you must have experi enced an alcohol problem in the last five years and you have parenting responsibility for an 8 to 12yearold child call michele 905 8417007 ext 335 for details thursdays perinatal bereavement services ontario holds a selfhelp support group see more calendar on page 23 stouffville united church k 11 34 church st n 9056401163 worship minister rev robert nightingale education minister nancy monteith sunday may 5th 2002 1030 am worship service baby foldchildrens workshop youth pac everyone welcome mm f wmmmimmm- wideman mennonite church sunday may 5th 2002 1 050 am worship service guest speaker betty puricelli mennonite new life centre toronto 1 km north of major mackenzie on hwy 48 church office 6406219 for a ride call 6404185 j ft- 91 stouffville baptist church a fellowship church 6273 main street pastor gordon m maccormack 905640291 1 sunday may 5th 2002 125th anniversary services worship services message rev gord abraham 1 loo am music mrs ruth ann onley 630 pm music- the hilltop vocal band wednesday prayer time 730pm held at the pastors home kids club coffee crafts are discontinued for the season have a happy safe summer spend your time counting your blessings not airing your complaints all welcome god bless we care if v ivw m i mm mm mm the anglican parish of christ church 254 sunset blvd stouffville the rev robert a shields 905 6401461 sunday may 5th 2002 6th sunday of easter 800 am holy communion 1000 am choral eucharist church school and nursery provided everyone welcome aiicliristchurcristouffvillcsympaticoca weysilewww3synipaficocaciirislchurchstouffvillc j welcome to st james presbyterian church sunday may 5th 2002 worship church school 1030 am nursery provided saturday may 1 1 900 am noon through the garden gate plant sale- good earth cafe garden crafts gadgets sharing gods love everyone always welcome 6432 main st stouffville 6403151 stjamesstoufjfoillesympaticoca spffville pentecostal church 6853 main st stouffville 905 6405696 sunday may 5th 2002 1000 am morning worship 600 pm evening celebration parkview village 12184 nintji line south stouffville sunday may 5th 2002 rev gordon alton with the childrens choir mennonite community church f s3 bloomington gospel church 13660 ninth line 9056424414 pastor dr john howarth south of 47 highway formerly bloomington rd sunday may 5th 2002 930 am communion service 1100 am when life is for the birds 1 kings 1712 630 pm how to pray for our missionaries bgc missionary staff chosen people ministries everyone welcome springvale sl baptist church w m senior pastor associate pastor stouffville rd at kennedy rd 9058875651 bob flemming bill thornton mi imm 3ass695yl m vivian baptist church 4733543 pastor robert okum on hwy 48 at vivian rd holding forth the doctrines of grace 945 am sunday school 1100 am morning worship 700 pm evening worship everyone js welcome worship music coordinator childrens ministries coordinator heather thornton sharon russell sunday may 5th 2002 945 am communion service pastor bill thornton gideon presentaion 1100 am sunday school for all ages 600 pm fellowship groups in homes wednesday may 8th 2002 700 pm jr high midway ministries last kids clubs this season k for more info call church office