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economist suntribune community calendar thursday july 18 2002 23 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 july 1921 2628 thirteenth annual greek summer festi val at 11359 warden avenue north of major mackenzie drive in markham free parking greek music dancing food hours 5 pml am fridays and saturdays noonmidnight sundays for more information call 905-887- 7311 july 2021 seventh annual art in the park 10 am- 5 pm each day at markham museum and historic village hwy 48 north of 16th avenue silent auction more than 130 artist from across the province exhibiting their work fal conry demonstrations caricature artist kreative kids area proceeds support the museum and york region celebration of the arts admission 5 for adults childrenseniors 3 sunday july 21 the legacy of the white pine an infor mative hike though the hollidge tract of the york regional forest in celebration of the bicentennial of whitchurchstouffville tours start at 1 or 145 pm outside the forest education office at the hollidge tract east side of hwy 48 between aurora and vivian roads across from cherry st free but pre- registration required call 19057278954 or 18882900337 announcements obeah spins musical magic in unionville epilepsy ontario believes developing sensi tivity towards people of different cultural back grounds allows counsellors and physicians to better care for their patients if you would like to share information that you believe would be useful contact puja at researchepilepsyon- tarioorg or 9057645099 all information remains anonymous family reunion for the haviland family its 107th to be held at backus heritage conservation area near port rowan ontario on july 27 captain john haviland a united empire loyalist moved from new york and set tled near brantford in 1803 for information call david haviland at 5196525995 or e- mail havilandicannet exhibitions 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 18 free with general admission markham museum summer day camp a program for 7 to 10year old children includes snacks tshirt field trips andor special guests 150 per week pre-registra- 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 to october 15 from crystals to gems on loan from the canadian museum of nature a number of activities for all ages related to this exhibit are planned call 9052944576 for information ongoing faces and places in markhams history the interactive exhibit traces the history of markham from native pathways to the present workshops seminars july 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 sundays unionville summer concert series performance features the rock sounds of obeah group members rob gates bass left fil krstevski drums brendan seale guitarvocals and scott bynoe guitar take the stage 2 pm at the millennium bandshell main street old kennedy road and fred varley drive aldergrove dr markham from 930 to 1130 am for information and registration call 905- 7318281 saturday july 20 a dovetailed steel plane seminar demon strates traditional hammering of steel dove tails on the anvil runs at 86 ringwood dr units 3738 in stouffville from 10 am to noon cost 200 proceeds to st vincent depaul society to register call 9056400440 or emmail mymantooljunkiecom tuesday july 23 stress anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome part of the understanding anxiety series pre sented by markham stouffville hospital mental health system from 3 to 4 pm to reg ister call 9054727011 july 29 to aug 2 a group for chinese immigrant teenaged girls 17 to 19 living in york region and prepar ing for universitycollege meets every day at cics markville shopping centre office 5000 hwy 7 e markham from 10 am to noon topics include campus life dating healthy style before and after course selection and sharing feedback and evaluation call 905- 4741275 or 4162927510 ext 208 for reg istration and details tuesday august 6 obsessivecompulsive disorder part of the understanding anxiety series presented by markham stouffville hospital mental health system from 3 to 4 pm to register call 905- 4727011 in september markham stouffville family life centre adult group programs on anger management single again assertiveness training resolving marital conflict stress management eating disorders parenting skills for more information call donna cowan at 9054159719 employment workshops july 2325 job search workshop for immigrants from 9 am to 4 pm at 7170 warden ave unit 15 markham southwest comer of warden and denison freeto register call 9057707040 ext 234 236 or 238 focus for women focus is a new 2week workshop for women who are thinking about getting back to work but arent sure how and where to start it focuses on selfdiscoveryassessment job searches and goal setting fun actionpacked workshops as well as oneonone coaching and networking with other women are all part of the program funded by hrdc and delivered by the york region district school board call 9057379522 ext 348 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 theatresconcerts august 1518 jim galloway wee big band appears at the markham theatre on thursday aug 15 as part of the markham jazz festival a bill evans tribute takes place at the theatre on friday aug 16 for more information call 905-471- 5299 or visit wwwjazzfest markhamonca for tickets call 9053057469 to september 8 the unionville summer concert series offers live music thursdays from 7 to 9 pm and sundays from 2 to 4 pm at the new millennium bandshell on main st unionville jazz blues swing rock a battle of the teen bands and childrens and celtic music will emanate from thebandshell all performers from the markham area places of worship saturday july 20 unionville single adult ministry pool party and bbq from 11 am to 5 pm at 24 ridgevale road rsvp pat at unionville alliance church at 9054771104 ext 0 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 for adults one parent families association markham chapter hosts monthly fundrais ing dances all are welcome especially single parents the chapter also has a general meet ing on the third wednesday of each month at 8 pm single parents and prospective mem bers are welcome for more information con tact jim at 4162864471 or ross at 905- 7631950 york singles a york region social group dedicated to pro viding opportunities for singles to meet new friends and socialize in a variety of settings hiking euchre bridge movie nights house parties and dinners out male members espe cially welcome to balance numbers call 905- 7378541 visit wwwyorksinglescom or e- mail yorksinglesaolcom single horizons a multiactivity social and outdoor activity club for singles has the goal to get people more active in the community and outdoors call 9054717843 for membership or visit wwwsinglehorizonscom hi five 0 markham a social club for single people over 50 enjoy various outings dining theatre movies hiking art galleries museums craft and antique shows camping and cottage life call 9052010624 or 9054712785 euchre alternate fridays at markham district veterans association 7 washington st markham at 8 pm tickets are 5 per person which includes prizes lunch tea and coffee call glen at 9052945871 for details fiddlers and friends the markham village strathspey and reel society meets every second and fourth saturday at the olde markham village train station maikham road north of hwy 7 from noon to 2 pm open to players and accompa nists of all levels contact phil at 905-294- 1141 oremail philhowesitgoingcom volunteers epilepsy york region volunteers for the glad days fundraising campaign on august 13 and 15 in all of york region needed duties include delivering flow ers to sale sites in york region must have a g licence and be over 25 for more information call helpmate volunteer bureau at 905-884- 3839 18003632412 or email help- matevolnetmmpnet the lung association volunteers needed in unionville to research and contact sponsors for fundraising events and other officerelated duties if you are 14 and are willing to donate five hours a week during the summer please help for more information call helpmate volunteer bureau at 9058843839 or 18003632412 oremail helpmatevolnetmmpnet markham museum volunteers needed to conduct tours once a week for approximately four hours if you speak german french or chinese this would be perfect for you for more information call helpmate volunteer bureau at 9058843839 or 18003632412 or email helpmatevol- netmmpnet unionville home society walking program assistants wanted to assist seniors with walking outside during the sum mer months ice cream social assistants needed to help serve and tidy up and an assistant bingo helper needed for the summer program for more information call helpmate volunteer bureau at 9058843839 1-800- 3632412 or email helpmatevolnetmmpnet yorkdurham aphasia centre needs computer volunteers in newmarket stouffville and maple if you would like to par ticipate in the communication program and help adults with communication disorders improve their computer skills in a lowstress environment please help staff provides train ing call helpmate volunteer bureau at 905- 8843838 18003632412 or email help- matevolnetmrhpnet big sisters of york big sisters of york urgently needs caring female volunteers who want to make a differ ence in a girls life we have more than 80 little sisters waiting call 19057274897 ext 303 for more information host program can you reach out and be a friend to a new immigrant for only two hours a week at your convenience you can give the gift of friendship to a new immigrant enrich your life learn about another culture share experiences and provide support and information call fatemeh at 9057707040 ext 226 big brothers of york men and women 18 years and older inter ested in enriching the life of a child between the ages of six and 16 needed volunteers can choose a program to suit their schedules for more information call 19057271251 christian horizons work with those with developmental disabil ities as companions assisting in leisure activi ties and with household maintenance and repairs those in the bradford schomberg or stouffville area needed for more information call the helpmate volunteer bureau at 905- 8843839 18003632412 or email help- matevolnetmmpnet markham museum public programming volunteer needed to assist the program coordinator one day a week in the setup and running of programs and orientation sessions volunteers must be 19 and over for more information call the helpmate volunteer bureau at 905-884- 3839 18003632412 or email help- matevolnetmmpnet evergreen hospice volunteers needed to provide care and sup port in the markham and whitchurch- stouffville areas to individuals dealing with a life threatening illness and their families volunteers also needed in the office and for fundraising call 9054725014 or visit wwwevergreenhospiceorg the sleepy moms program needs childcare providers throughout york region about 8 hours a month to look after infants while new mothers get muchneeded sleep training provided to those without expe rience in infant care call helpmate volunteer bureau at 9058843839 18003632412 or email helpmatevolnetmmpnet vicars work in partnership with york regional police and the opp assisting victims of crime and tragic circumstances residents of york region 21 years and over welcome training begins in september call stephanie at 905- 8811221 ext 7515 if interested big sisters of york board members wanted for a minimum two- year term contact mary beatson executive director at 9057274897 or bsoyinterlogcom sexual assault helpline the womens sexual assault helpline and outreach services of york region is seeking volunteers to support women who have expe rienced recent sexual assault childhood sexu al abuse sexual harassment or date rape for information on upcoming training call 1-905- 8953646 canadian red cross region of york personal disaster assistance program needs help provide emergency response of essential needs foodclothing to victims of emergen cies such as fires or floods in individual homes call helpmate volunteer bureau at 9058843839 18003632412 or email helpmatevolnetmmpnet literacy council of york simcoe help tutor clients in reading writing and mathematics board members also needed to sit on several committees call helpmate volunteer bureau at 9058843839 1-800- 3632412 or contact it via email at helpmatevolnetmmpnet pathways program assistants to greet parents care givers and preschool children and encourage adults to speak about their parenting needs must be warm empathetic and nonjudgmen tal embracing all cultures and childrearing practices needed for mondays from 930 to 1130 am at armadale community centre and markham public library call helpmate volunteer bureau at 9058843839 or 1-800- 3632412 for kids language classes the york catholic district school board international languages program offers free spanish italian and arabic classes for kids jk to grade 8 started july 2 runs to july 26 from 930 am to 12 noon at st edward school 33 cairns drive in markham spaces still available and you can register at the school wednesdays mother goose is a free program for parents with children up to 24months old which focuses on rhymes songs and stories to inter act with your baby the program runs from 1 to 3 pm through the pathways family resource centre 70 main st markham call 905-471- 1620