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economist suntribune community calendar thursday june 27 2002 11 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 to july 1 annual stouffville strawberry festival at franklin park latcham hall memorial park lebovic leisure centre civic square and main street music ball tournament parade swim ming baby contest spelling bee dance demonstrations pet contest bowling comedy show sacred music and more for uptodate itinerary check out wwwstrawberryfestivalca june 29 30 magic the gathering tournament at stouffville country market for kids 13 and younger on saturday june 29 at noon then an all ages magic tournament sunday june 30 at noon dragonball z tournaments for all ages both days at 1030 am a mage knight battle royale june 29 at 200 pm learn to play the lord of the rings ccg june 30 at 200 pm all at the cardzonecom booth at the stouffville country market email infocardzonecom phone 4167299410 or drop by the card- zone booth for more information june 30 and july 1 the whitchurchstouffville historical society will host walking tours of church street stouffville during this weekends strawberry festival sunday and monday the walks leave the franklin park marquee at 230 pm call 905 6420342 the festival program incor rectly lists the walk as only taking place sunday monday july 1 markham canada day festivities at milne park mccowan road south of hwy 7 parade at 330 pm starting at heritage and mccowan roads flag raising entertainment kung fu demonstrations face painting and snacks fireworks at dusk park vehicles at markville shopping centre and take the shut tle bus to the park stouffville canada day festivities as part of the annual strawberry festival cake at franklin park marquee at 9 pm fireworks 945 pm at memorial park canada day teddy bear run with the york durham heritage railway bring your teddy bear for a train ride children 12 and younger free when accompanied by their teddy the train leaves stouffville train station at 1230 pm for more information and fares call 905- 8523696 saturday july 6 urban fishing festival at toogood pond in unionville from noon to 3 pm contests prizes and demonstrations for more informa tion call karen boniface at 9054777000 ext270 sunday july 7 the markham garden and horticulture societys biannual garden tour from noon to 3 pm this year featuring 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 notices stouffville go tickets although go tickets will still be sold at stouffvilles train station they will no longer be sold by whitchurch- stouffville mobility transit inc mobility transit thanks riders for their support exhibitions to june 30 unveiling an exhibit of classical and con temporary iranian art takes place at kathleen gormley art centre 197 main st unionville hours wednesdays fridays and saturdays 10 am to 5 pm thursdays 10 am to 8 pm and sundays noon to 5 pm sunday july 7 master hiroshi yamamoto will demonstrate traditional japanese decorative painting and gold leaf techniques and black ink brush painting from 1 to 4 pm at the frederick horsman varley art gallery 216 main st in unionville free with general admission 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 places of worship church closing toronto christian disciples church which normally meets at ebenezer united church premises on sunday afternoons is being dis solved effective june 30 any queries should be directed to 3 burr cr markham l3r 9b9 sunday june 30 the stouffville ministerial association is hosting a community worship service at 1030 am in conjunction with the strawberry festival location a tent in the field by the road leading to the lebovic leisure centre the offering proceeds used to support evergreen hospice everyone welcome 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 regis ter vacation bible school son canyon 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 adult interests one parent families association of canada 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 ayork 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 call 9057378541 visit wwwyorteinglescom or email yorksin- glesaolcom 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 people over 50 enjoy vari ous 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 markham 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 theatresconcerts friday june 28 sacred music festival held in conjunc tion with strawberry festival week at stouffville united church at 8 pm freewill offering clubs recreational club markhamunionville singles aged 50 and up interested in exploring the outdoors cycling hiking canoeing kayaking camping and crosscountry skiing are invited to form a club call heather at 9054714723 lawn bowling markham lawn bowling club at 28 franklin st welcomes new members free instructional bowls available playing time from may to october days andor evenings call john at 9052011925 lawn bowling new and regular bowlers welcome at stouffville lawn bowling club behind the clock tower free instructional bowls are avail able for details call doris farthing at 905- 6403272 or audrey gibson at 905-640- 1751 childrens programs saturday july 6 childrens writer pauline cormier will read 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 volunteers 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 call fatemeh at 905-770- 7040 ext 226 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 older for more information call the helpmate volunteer bureau at 905-884- 3839 18003632412 or email help- matevolnetmmpnet unionville home society help with weeding gardening and watering gardening and watering also needed friendly visitors and special event team helpers call helpmate volunteer bureau at 905-884- 3838 18003632412 or email help- matevolnetmmpnet york durham aphasia centre caring kind and enthusiastic volunteers needed in the stouffville area to work in sev eral programs with adults with communication loss call helpmate volunteer bureau at 905- 8843838 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 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