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14 economist suntribune community calendar thursday oct 17 2002 the economist suntribune welcomes submis sions of upcoming events from community organi zations while every effort is made to include all submissions there is no guarantee of publication you can email calendar items to newsroomecon- suncom special events saturday oct 19 rabies clinic from 1 to 3 pm at mount joy animal clinic in markham and town and country animal hospital in stouffville for more information call 9056404107 the bridge a markham community church holds a rally to raise money for famine relief and hiv aids around the world takes place at the bridge 5440 16th ave east of mccowan at 7 pm dance up a storm at an olde tyme square to the music of bob and ginny arbuckle runs at 8 pm at the buttonville community centre 8931 woodbine ave one km north of hwy 7 admission 6 children under 10 free for information call 4169619719 sundays oct 20 27 markham railroad modellers hold a show at 30 royal crest court west end of building 2nd floor markham families 10 adults 5 children 3 not wheelchair accessible sunday oct 20 pumpkin decoration event and contest free drop in to beechwood cemetery 7249 jane street north of steeles ave south of hwy 407 in concord between 10 am and 4 pm enter our contest to win a 50 gift certificate at toys r us pumpkins available to the first 300 attendees only call 905- 6691827 for information friday oct 25 residents and business owners are invited to attend an upcoming public consultation to express views on the needs problems issues and potential solutions regarding the markham northsouth link from the markham centre between kennedy and warden avenues south of hwy 7 to the sheppard subway held at markville mall upper level 5000 hwy 7 east highway 7 and mccowan road from 2 to 8 pm for additional information on this study visit wwwregionyorkoncayrtp sales saturday oct 19 arts crafts and bake sale at stouffville pentecostal church 6853 main sl stouffville from 9 am to 2 pm water colour painting pottery woodworking folk art handcrafts postage stamps and lunch table grace church rummage sale at 19 parkway ave markham from 9 am to noon bargains treasures and more saturday oct 26 fall rummage sale between 830 and 11 am at central united church 131 main st unionville funpraising galas friday oct 18 york region breast cancer foundation presents an evening in italy fundraising gala from 7 pm to 1 am at the angus glen golf club for tickets call saw o finishing your basement is by far the easiest and step instruction on planning and building your least expensive way of adding quality living space basement these basics will provide you with the to your home in just 4 sessions rona lansings construction knowhow to complete almost any qualified instructors will lead you though step-by- home renovation project tuesday november 5 preparation planning waterproofing framing walls strapping 700900pm tuesday november 12 air sealing soundproofing insulation heatingplumbing electrical roughins 700900pm tuesday november 1 9 finish trim dry wall wall panelling door window trim 700900pm tuesday november 26 suspended ceiling paintstain finishing tips formica flooring 700900pm call today seating is limited call 905 2945200 fax 416 7987376 class location markham fairgrounds 1 0801 mccowan rd mccowan elgin mills celeste at 9054772832 friday oct 25 york region abuse programs sixth annual mas querade gala an evening of hope takes place at le pare 8432 leslie sl at hwy 7thomhiii at 630 pm dancing entertainment by the the legends of rock and roll dinner and open bartickets 125 for infor mation call sue at 4163646451 exl 349 saturday oct 26 milliken mills lions club holds its 5th annual festival of lights live music by kunni dash and mehar rajan and orchestra takes place at 7 pm at laddis banquet hall 2084 steeles ave e brampton tickets 25 for adults 10 for children five to 12 includes dinner and entertainment for tickets and sponsorship details call 9054794059 walks r sunday oct 20 the national psoriasis walk takes place at crosby arena on main street unionville registration at noon and the walk follows proceeds for the national psoriasis society of canada for pledge forms or information call 9054727939 announcements books wanted the whitchurchstouffville library needs paper back and hardcover books for their annual book sale at the end of march profits go toward library equipment home pickup available call marilyn at 9056427323 ext 223 for information york region food drive drop off donations of nonperishable fooditems and toiletry items at local firehalls and grocery stores during regular business hours coupons for cash donations available at grocery stores donations to region food banks posters essays poems wanted submissions from markham unionville and whitchurchstouffville students wanted by the royal canadian legion branch 459 entry forms available through schools or from conni herman at 905-640- 1714 entries must reflect the objectives of war and peace of the legion deadline nov 2 exhibitions oct 17 to 27 judith livingstons walk in the park art exhibition and sale takes place at the kathleen gormley mckay art centre 197 main st unionville original paintings from ontarios parklands thursdays 10 am to 8 pm fridays and saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm sunday from noon to 5 pm call 905- 4150403 for more information exhibition supports markham stouffville hospital oct 26 27 the schoolhouse group of artists annual exhibi tion and sale runs at the lemonville community centre 13453 mccowan rd stouffville from 10 am to 4 pm oct 26 27 nov 2 3 richmond hill group of artists autumn brushstrokes at the mill pond art gallery 314 mill street richmond hill from 11 am to 5 pm opening reception oct 25 7 to 9 pm theatreconcerts village voices choir the choir is seeking singers particularly tenors and basses rehearsals on wed nights from 730 to 10 pm at the unionville presbyterian church call helen at 9054771531 for information saturday oct 26 christ church stouffville presents harvest harmony with the scarborough dukes of harmony barons of barbershop together again quartet and others performances at 130 and 730 pm at the church 254 sunset boulevard admission 20 adults and 15 seniors and students proceeds to outreach and ongoing parish projects tickets avail able at cards appliances and hairbreak call 905- 6403561 for details markham theatre 171 town centre blvd northwest comer warden ave hwy 7 markham for tickets and show times call 9053057469 or 18667688801 sunday oct 20 the markham concert band performs at the markham theatre at 3 pm introducing new music director doug manning guest performer briar crawford join the york symphony as it starts its 41st season symphonic magic with guest artist gloria saarinen takes place at 730 pm tickets adults 20 sen iorsstudents 15 and 5 for those under 12 tuesday oct 22 unionville high school winds and the university of toronto wind ensemble performtickets 7 thursday oct 23 24 pavlo and his band showcase pavlos flair as a guitarist blending flamenco latin mediterranean and classical elements part of evening features the new a cappella singing sensation cadence