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28 economist suntribune community calendar thursday aug 8 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 sunday august 11 the whitchurchstouffville museum pre sents its 29th annual classic and antique car show in vandorf from 11 am to 4 pm features over 300 exhibitors a special display of miatas bbq and com on the cob heritage activities and games at the museum grounds 14732 woodbine ave admission is 5 per person 12 per family of four children under seven free for more information call 905- 7278954 come to the fourth annual cornell family picnic at benjamin marr park cornell common rd and country glen rd near ninth line and hwy 7 runs from 11 am to 3 pm fun food games and prizes for all ages saturday aug 17 markham farmers market at the inter section of hwy 48 and robinson street pre sents farmers daughter olympics at 10 am open to females 16 and older who want to test their skills as a farm hand for more infor mation or to register call 9054722462 or visit the markham village bia office 132 robinson street sunday aug 25 the markham village business improvement area and markham main street host the sec ond annual olden days and antique cars festival from 10 am to 4 pm check out 100 antique and nostalgia vehicles which will line the closed markham main street for more information call 9054722462 september 22 the ontario spcas 5th annual walk against violence takes place at toogood pond in unionville registration at 930 am followed by breakfast at 10 and the walk at 1030 registration is 10 for adults 5 for children under 16 and seniors free if a par ticipant raises 50 in pledges incentive prizes for collected pledges starting at 100 for more information contact diana lulianetti at 1- 3886687722 ext 325 or at dianaospcaonca charity golf brainchild join the sixth annual tournament to raise funds for brain tumour research and informa tion network takes place at the angus glen golf club 10080 kennedy rd markham on sunday aug 11 lunch at noon shotgun start at 2 pm cost 275 for more information call 4163718166 drive straight the 8th annual drive straight golf tourna ment takes place aug 14 at diamondback golf club in richmond hill to raise funds for the drive sober campaign registration starts at 11 am with a shotgun start at 1 pm of a 19hole scramble format reception to follow at 530 pm with prize presentations silent auction and dinner for information call 416- 4854411 markham mobility foundation play in the foundations eighth annual golf tournament aug 19 lunch and barbecue din ner at the silver lakes golf 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 4162199480 alzheimer society of york region on wednesday august 21 the alzheimer society of york regions charity golf classic takes place at the cardinal golf club begins at 1230 pm dinner at 7 pm 160 per per son call 19058951337 about registration or sponsorship ms society the 15th annual golf tournament in support of the ms society takes place aug 22 at the mandarin golf country club on kennedy road north of unionville for details visit wwwmssocietycachaptersyorksouth or call 9057701549 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 at researchepilepsyontarioorg or 905-764- 5099 all information remains anonymous exhib to august 10 vixen of the violin one of the headlining acts at next weeks fifth annual markham jazz festival is violinist mireille proulx she performs saturday aug 1 7 on the main stage at unionvilles toogood pond park accompanied by pianist eric harding the festival runs aug 1518 and includes a parade along unionville main street and performances at restaurants throughout the town check wwwjazzfestmarkhamonca for details or call 9054715299 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 free with general admission august 14 to september 28 works of more than 35 local artists appear in the annual york region juried exhibition at the frederick horsman varley art gallery in markham unique expressions of community spirit featured in acrylic oil watercolour pas tel mixed media photography sponsored by toronto buttonville municipal airport august 15 to september 22 foundation at the latcham gallery fea tures new work by artist mona kamal who explores her indocanadian heritage in textile art opening reception takes place thursday august 15 at 7 pm when the artist will talk about her work the gallery is located at 6240 main st stouffville call 9056408954 for more information theatreconcerts thursdays and sundays 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 sunday aug 11 jenny czerniak amy ferguson mike gold thursday aug 15 evinrudes sunday aug 18 barney adams blues band august 1518 the markham jazz festival runs with the jim galloway wee big band at the markham theatre on thursday aug 15 and a bill evans tribute on friday aug 16 for more informa tion call 9054715299 or visit wwwjazzfest markhamonca for tickets call 905-305- 7469 september 11 to 14 markham little theatre presents office hours a comedy by norm foster at 8 pm takes places at the markham theatre for performing arts 171 town centre blvdtickets 1950 seniors and students 1650 on thursdays call 905305show 7469 places of worship childrens movie hour come to bloomington gospel church at 3 pm on thursday aug 8 for childrens movie hour free for more information call 905- 6424414 movie night come to stouffville memorial park on thursday aug 8 for the jesus video free starts between 830 and 9 pm for more information call 9056424414 employment workshops ymca markham business centre august workshops at the centre 4855 14th ave markham free for unemployed york region residents for nonresidents or fulltime employed individuals a 25 registration fee for each workshop applies preregistration required call 9059489622 monday aug 12 marketing to win from 1 to 4 pm acquire the tools you need to design write and pro duce dynamic promotional materials tuesday aug 13 breakfast network from 930 to 1130 am this monthly network provides an opportunity for current and past clients to talk about their successes and problems three experts will be on hand to answer your ques tions on insurance law and printing wednesday august 14 royal bank financial options from 930 to 1130 am this inter active workshop discusses services available to small business owners participants receive the big idea the royal banks planning soft ware package thursday aug 15 toastmasters international chapter meeting from 6 to 8 pm monday aug 19 market research basics from 10 to 1130 am business plan basics from 1 to 2 pm tuesday aug 20 from 230 to 4 pm legal considerations get answers to legal questions from a lawyer in the community thursday aug 22 from 930 to noon- business resource centre information session learn about our business resource centre workshop includes assessing the viability of your busi ness idea overcoming barriers to starting your own business and important traits for success friday aug 23 selfemployment employment benefits see b program ori entation from 9 to 10 am thursday aug 29 toastmasters international chapter meeting from 6 to 8 pm friday aug 30 self- employment employment benefits program orientation from 9 to 10 am focus for women focus is a twoweek workshop for women who are thinking about getting back to work fun actionpacked workshops as well as one- onone coaching and networking with other women are part of the program funded by hrdc and delivered by the york region district school board call 9057379522 ext 348 for information 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 run at cost in markham located at 8515 mccowan rd unit 4 register now at 9054724688 clinics multiple births prenatal cusses if you are expecting a multiple birth join other women and their coaches for four evening classes or two weekend classes offered by york region health services cost for the series is 40 call 18003615653 prenatal cusses join other pregnant women and their coach es for eight informative and casual evening classes topics include having a healthy baby preparing for labour and delivery your new born baby infant feeding and adjusting to par enthood weekend classes and classes in cantonese available register early in your pregnancy call 18003615653 or visit wwwregionyorkonca postnatal cusses if you are a mother with a baby up to six- months old join other moms for a series of six postnatal classes offered by public health nurses at locations around york regiontopics include nutrition growth and development family adjustment to a new baby and more cost 15 call 18003615653 to register or visit wwwregionyorionca the baby puce a dropin group at shoppes of unionville 4261 hwy 7 and kennedy on tuesdays from 130 to 330 pm public health nurses offer parents support with and information on breastfeeding baby care infant nutrition and community resources no appointment neces sary call 18003615653 for more informa tion photo health card clinic at markham seniors activity centre 22 water st every tuesday except long week ends to replace missingdamagedexpired incorrect health cards by appointment only call 19054343700 to book bring at least three original documents eg canadian birth certificatecitizenship proof that you live in ontario proof of signature and proof of name change if applicant for a detailed list call 1- 8006648988 or 18002681154 quit smoking public health professionals offer smoking cessation classes and support to residents on the second wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 pm at york region health services 4261 hwy 7 east suites b69 in unionville no charge and you can join any session for more information or to register call 18003615653 or visit www smokingxes- sationregionyorkonca momstobe come join a group for momstobe and women with babies under six months runs thursdays from 330 to 530 pm at pathways 70 main st n markham call 905- 4711620 before coming so that food can be ordered in advance rides can be arranged blood donor clinics markham august timeslocations st justin martyr church 3898 hwy 7 unionville from 230 to 730 pm on thursday aug 8 the centennial community centre 8600 mccowan rd from 3 to 7 pm on friday august 9 the third floor ballroom at data mirror 3100 steeles ave from 10 am to 4 pm on tuesday aug 13 liberty health conference room 2 and lobby 3500 steeles ave e on friday aug 16 from 9 am to 1 pm markham museum all summer costumed staff demonstrate life in our vil lage tuesdays through fridays visit 19th and 20th century homes and businesses try cook ing in a bake oven strolling through the apple orchard or spending time in our gardens 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