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Just a reminder that the Stouffville Lions Club is hosting a fundraisel for Campaign Si htPirst [I at EastRidge Missionary C urch on May 17 at 7 r"‘/ "’ ‘ '"" No longer a passive repository of books and information or an outpost of culture, quiet and decorum in a noisy world, the new library is an active, responsive part of the community and an agent for change. Libraries are uniquely positioned to build networks that bring together residents from the entire com- V All proceeds from the concert, which features the beautiful four-part haxmo- nice of the York Regional Police Male When libraries engage their communi- ties, the best characteristics of both are mobilized. Individual gifts, local orga- nizations, the neighbourhood culture, economy and physical environment come together to create a unique envi- ronment. With sup ortive leadership from council and the ibrary board, there is no limit to the role that the library can play in building community. _( Libraries offer a wealth of assets: free community space, technology resources, connections to the local economy, a sense of community ownership and, above all, a level of community trust. They can build relationships that con- tribute to strong social infrastructure. Active, strong Mahmh’l’mOds come in all shapes and sizes, all economic lev- els, urban and rural. They possess many assets, which make life rich and vibrant. Successful community development involves rediscovering and mobilizing resources already present. Although some resources from outside are needed the key to lasting solutions comes from within. The gifts and skills of resxdents and. the assets of the physical commu- nity are the starting place. Local libraries haye a unique and pow- erful role in community building. While many places and organizations “bond" together people of like mind, libraries also have the capacity to bring together different types of people who may not share experiences with each other oth- erwise, mobilizing assets already present in the community The Accessibility Adwsory Committee for the town is holding a Safety and Accessibility Workshop at Parkview Village op May 29. The purpose of the meeting is to train users on the newly installed and:- ble and countdown ttaffic lights at the intersections of Weldon and Mam, and Park and Main. The program begins at 9:45 am. and includes presentations Safety and Accessibility Workshop at Parkview Village Fighting Blindness With Beautiful Music Building Community @ Your Library By Kate Cilderdale Stouffville Free Press By Kate Gilderdalc Stouffville Free Press Chorus, will so directly to preventing vision loss an providin improved e care for millions of chi! ren and sdu ts in Third World countries. Tickets for the concert are $15 each and can be pur- chased at Barthau Jewellers, the Chamber of Commerce office at the train station, Card’s Appliances and Chase Richards and Sons. For more information call Joe Coté at 905-640-2294. by the CNIB and the York Regional Police. A question period WI” follow, beginning a! 11:15 a.m., and refresh- ments wdl be aerved. The Canadian Hearing Society wdl provide an FM system and ptesenta- tion information Will be uanscnbed onto a screen to assist people wuh heating difficulties. If you are mterest- ed in attending, or need transportation to the workshop, please call Patlmew Vxllage at 905-640-1940. munityzzoung and old, professional and non-pro wronal, rural and urban. The library's 18th annual giant book sale is an example. This event would not emoy such success without engagement at every level of the community. The volunteer firefighters pick up the display shelves from the arena and deliver them to the Lebovxc Leisure Centre The Stouffville Masons assemble and install them. The Kinsmen pick up the books from storage and high school students un ack the boxes and place items on she ves. The sale is manned by enthusiastic residents, including library staff and board members, who volunteer their time year after year to help out. At the end of the sale, the students remove unsold items from the shelves. The Masons dismantle the shelves, the volunteer firefighters return them to the arena, and the Stouffville Lions gather items to be retained for the following year and deliver them back to storage at the Silver Jubilee. Strong, active communities are the key to better neighbourhoods and a good quality of life. But they need active residents with the time and energy to get involved. There needs to be more of you! People with no common bond other than support of their library come together for four days with a common goal - to make each year's book sale big- ger and better than the one before. And year after year they succeed! The community spirit that is flourish- ing in Whitchurch-Stouffville is truly evident during this annual event. The management, board, and staff of the library are grateful for citizens’ involve- ment and proud to be part of a commu- nity that values and supports its local institutions. Carolyn Nordheimer is CEO of Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library Catherine Bailey, Oermont Gilderdale and Tim Boxer braved last spring's frigid temperatures to enjoy the Victoria Day fireworks display in Vandorf. This year‘s celebration takes place at Vandorf Park May 21, weather permitting. In a nutshell here is how HED works. 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