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22 economist sunltribune community calendar thursday july 4 2002 hhe 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 to july 31 fundraising for the hospital for sick children avon sales dealers will be selling plush puppies in various locations around york region for 1000 each proceeds go to sick kids thursday july 4 the unionville summer concert series and the unionville house restaurant famous lobster dinner from 4 to 7 pm brian roman has teamed up with a great band music from elvis sinatra tom jones neil diamond fea tured dinners 25 with 2 being returned to the bandshell landscaping project saturday july 6 hhe york regional police search and rescue sr unit and york region emergency medical services ems will be conducting search and rescue exercises at a free public event at the york regional forest from 9 am until noon at the york regional forest headquarters hollidge tract on hwy 48 south of vivian road nature walks are also sched uled for 930 1030 and 1115 am for more information contact lita norman york region greening coordinator at 1-905-895- 1200 ext 5265 urban fishing festival at toogood pond unionville from noon to 3 pm contests prizes and demonstrations sunday july 7 the markham garden and horticulture societys biannual garden tour from noon to 3 pm seven gardens in markham and unionville tickets available at kates garden or dig this at 8 including refreshments refreshments served at milne park between 330 and 430 pm for more information call moyra at 9059479645 wednesday july 10 the legacy of the white pine an informative hike though the hollidge tract of the york regional forest in celebration of the bicen tennial of whitchurchstouffville tours start at 6 or 645 pm outside the forest education office at the hollidge tract east side of hwy 48 between aurora and vivian roads across from cherry st preregistration required call 18882900337 saturday july 13 neighbourhood barbecue from 11 am to 2 pm to celebrate the opening of beaupre park in markham join markham mayor and mem bers of council for food and fun free hotdogs hamburgers and ice cream balloons face- painting and waterplay for more information call information markham at 9054157500 the park is north of denison street between middlefield and fonda bbq roast beef dinner at the royal canadian legion branch 459 12278 ninth line in stouffville from 5 to 730 pm price 10 per person children welcome for adults music in the club room follows charity golf markham mobility foundation its eighth annual golf tournament aug 19 lunch and barbecue dinner at the silver lakes qolf and country club in newmarket proceeds will help provide mobility buses for the disabled community registration fees are 250 per person and 1000 per foursome for information call 9057132171 or 416- 2199480 announcements epilepsy ontario believes that developing sensitivity towards people of different cultural backgrounds allows counsellors and physi cians to better care for their patients if you would like to share information that you believe would be useful contact puja from monfri at researchepilepsyontarioorg or 1- 9057645099 all information will remain ajwnymous family reunion for the haviland family its 107th to be held at backus heritage conservation area near port rowan ontario captain john haviland a united empire loyalist moved from new york and settled near brantford in 1803 for information call david haviland at 15196525995 or email havilandicannet an artists eye view essentials an oilonboard painting is one of the works by sharon steinhaus on display july 1114 at unionvilles kathleen gormley mckay art centre ms steinhaus has been in many group and solo exhibi tions working also in pastel pen and ink acrylic and watercolour the gallery at 197 main street is open 1 1 am7 pm july 11 11 am430 pm on the 12th and 13th and 1230430 pm on sunday the 14th 9 exhibitions sunday july 7 master hiroshi yamamoto will demonstrate traditional japanese decorative painting and gold leaf techniques and black ink brush painting- from- 1 tc4 pmat-ihe-frederick- horsman varley art gallery 216 main st in unionville free with general admission july 11 to 14 an artists eye view an exhibit by sharon e steinhaus at the kathleen gormley mckay art gallery 197 main st markham featuring works in many media inspired in part by trips to holland and germany hours july 11 from 11 am to 730 pm july 12 from 11 am to 430 pm july 13 from 11 am to 430 pm and july 14 from 1230 to 430 pm sunday july 14 family sunday at the frederick horsman varley art gallery 216 main st unionville come for a sunday afternoon filled with magic and follow up the silent storytelling of mime moriko yamamoto observe a special tea cer emony and drink matcha a powdered green tea from 1 to 4 pm free with general admission to july 16 the human exploration an exhibition of works by aliki karayan at the richvale public library 40 pearson ave richmond hill oil paintings and black and white photography tuesdays and wednesday 10 am to 8 pm thursdays and fridays 1 to 6 pm and saturdays 10 am to 5 pm closed sunday and monday for information email alikikarayanhotmailcom to july 22 communications an exhibit of 27 paintings by clients of yorkdurham aphasia centre pre sented in partnership with latcham gallery stouffville runs at maple health centre 10424 keele st maple seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm to august 10 ukiyoe inside the floating world an exhib it of japanese woodblock prints at the frederick horsman varley art gallery of markham 216 main st unionville at carlton guided and group tours available in associa tion with the exhibit feature films by akira kurosawa with special introduction by lou bradizza university of dallas from 630 to 830 pm will be shown on thursday july 11 andl8freewith general admission- markham museum sunday july 14 kidsummer at the museum kids ages four to 12 and their families can enjoy an after noon of activities from noon to 4 pm free for children 12 and under adult 5 summer day camp a program for seven to 10year old children includes snacks tshirt field trips andor special guests 150 per week preregistra tion required call 9052944576 all summer costumed staff demonstrate life in our vil lage tuesdays through fridays visit 19th and 20th century homes and businesses ongoing faces and places in markhams history the interactive exhibit traces the history of markham from native pathways to the present places of worship saturday july 13 the one who was different from 10 am to 3 pm at warden house community centre 8840 warden ave north of hwy 7 for all children five to 12 years old free of charge lunch provided sponsored by csf christian church for more information or to rsvr call 4164901385 vacation bible school bug safari at the stouffville pentecostal church 6853 main st from july 9 to 14 for ages four to 12 call 9056405696 for more information vacation bible school adventures in odyssey in search of champions at centennial community church at 8176 mccowan rd south of hwy 7 grades jk6 no charge storytime singing action games crafts snacks call mary mcdermid at 9054757695 ext 21 to register vacation bible school son cartyon river adventure at st james presbyterian church on main st stouffville from july 15 to 19 from 915 am to noon for ages 4 12 and up call heather vanderveen to register at 9056400906 workshops seminars tuesday july 9 social anxiety part of the understanding anxiety series presented by markham stouffville hospital mental health system from 3 to 4 pm to register call 9054727011 july 10 17 24 a series of workshops for newcomers to canada sponsored by citizenship and immigration canada parentingnutrition student assessment and evaluation and orientation to resources in york region all held at aldergrove public school 150 aldergrove dr markham from 930 to 1130 pm for information and registration call 905- 7318281 july 15 to 19 kriyayoga meditation as explained by yogi satyam at the sanatan mandir cultural centre from 8 to 10 pm the centre is at 9333 woodbine ave markham for information call mrs patel at 9054759376 employment workshops job skills laid off downsized need work if you cant find a job and are eligible to collect employment insurance e i or have collected ei in the last three years or maternityparental benefits in the last five years call job skills free services call 905- 9489622 or drop in at 4855 14th ave at brimley in markham costi esl and computer classes to gain skills for fruitful employment at costi in markham- located at 8515 mccowan rd unit 4 register now at 9054724688 theatresconcerts to september 8 the unionville summer concert series will offer live musicthursdays from 7 to 9 pm and sundays from 2 to 4 pm until sept 8 at the new millennium bandshell on main st unionville over the summer different types of music will emanate from the bandshell jazz and blues swing rock a battle of the teen bands childrens music celtic all performers from the markham area meetings wednesday july 24 prostate cancer awareness meeting from 730 to 930 pm incontinence and impotence presented by dr sidney radomski at civic garden centre the floral hall room 777 lawrence ave e at leslie family mem bers spouses and friends welcome for more information call 4169328820 thursday july 25 new member information session for york singles a york region social club dedicated to providing opportunities for singles to meet new friends and socialize in a variety of set tings male members especially welcome to balance our numbers country style donuts carrville yonge 730 pm call 905-737- 8541 visit wwwyorksinglescom or email yorksinglesaolcom wednesdays alamin madrassah islamic classes for stu dents and adults are held at wilclay public school at brimley road and steeles avenue on wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm call bibi at 9054724144 support groups the warm line a noncrisis telephone support line for peo ple in york region with difficulties in their lives volunteers provide referrals to services in the community or just listen and chat the warm line operates every tuesday thursday and saturday from 600 pm to midnight call 4166857480 parent support the association of parent support groups in ontario is a communitybased selfhelp group that meets weekly to assist parents deal with their childrens disruptive behaviour if you have a son or daughter in trouble with drugs alcohol the law school or with other behav ioural problems call 4162237444 for more information and location of meetings chinese immigrant women support groups meet 10 am to noon every tuesday thursday or friday at the cics markville shopping centre office hwy 7 and mccowan in markham call 9054741275 gay lesbian and bisexual youth a support group for those under 26 years meets the first and third monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm for information call york region health services at 1-800-461- 2135 or the lesbian gay bisexual youth line at 1800268youth alzheimer society of york region family support group meets the third wednesday of every month from 7 to 830 pm at the day centre south 18 harlech crt unit2thornhill perinatal bereavement services a selfhelp support group meeting for markhamarea families who have suffered a pregnancy loss or newborn death we meet every second and fourth thursday of the month at the 6060 hwy 7 office from 730 to 9 pm meetings are free call 9054721807 to preregister bridges of hope a dropin group meets at evergreen hospice 6060 hwy 7 markham on the fourth sunday of each month call 905 4725014 for details childrens programs saturday july 6 childrens writer pauline cormier reads her book at oxford learning centre at 11 am participatory and interactive storytelling for children from three to 10 years with adult takes place at 5005 steeles ave e unit 213 at brimley free but space is limited register at 4163211646 wednesdays mother goose is a free program for par ents with children up to 24months old which focuses on rhymes songs and stories to inter act with your baby the program runs 13 pm through the pathways family resource centre 1 70 main st- markham call 9054711620