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economist suntribune community calendar thursday aug 22 2002 21 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 friday august 23 picnic for newcomers to canada and fam ilyfriends 10 am3 pm at milne dam conservation park off mccowan road just south of hwy 7 in markham call 905-731- 8281 for tickets treadathon town of markhams aquatic staff is hosting and participating in this 12- hour fundraiser for the lifesaving societys water smart drowning prevention campaign the treading begins 9 am at centennial pool on mccowan road north of hwy t donations can be made at any town pool or swimming instructors can be sponsored for more infor mation call jamie or kerry at 9052946111 ext 233 saturday august 24 ninth annual teachers appreciation breakfast 810 am at office depot on woodbine avenue in markham free snacks refreshments tote bags and teacher planners while supplies last five per cent of all back- toschool purchases goes to the school of the buyers choice and 100 backpacks are being donated to the united way of york region sunday august 25 olden days antique cars show on markham main street 10 am4 pm local musicians 100 vehicles for more information call 9054722462 saturday september 7 grandmas run a 5k walkathonrun in support of markhaven home for seniors in markham starts 930 am at the corner of parkway avenue and paramount road prizes entertainment bbq preregister at the markhaven foundation running free or on day of event at sl josephs school 55 parkway ave for information 9054724779 car wash in support of stouffvilles terry fox run members of the stouffvillle spirit junior a hockey club will wash cars from 10 am to 2 pm at houston ford 5786 main st stouffville donations for the terry fox run accepted draw prizes meet the spirit players call 905 6406453 thursday september 12 pathways to wine sponsored by markhambased pathways for children youth and families of yoifc region an evening of international winetasting and silent auction at southbrook farm and winery in vaughan for ticket information call 9054717877 sunday september 15 annual terry fox run markham unionvillemilliken run is 830 am to noon starting at the old unionville library comer of main sl unionville and carlton road for more information contact michael fox at mjfoxgardenmakingcom or 905 4791184 stouffville run leaves stouffville arena at 1 pm registration forms at schell lumber the public library and the lcbo call 905-640- 4705 for more information exhibitions to september 28 works of more than 35 local artists are in the annual york region juried exhibition at the frederick horsman varley art gallery in markham expressions of community spirit featured in acrylic oil watercolour pastel mixed media photography sponsored by toronto buttonville municipal airport to september 22 foundation at the latcham gallery fea tures new work by artist mona kamal who explores her indocanadian heritage in textile art the gallery is at 6240 main st stouffville call 9056408954 for more information theatreconcerts thursdays and sundays the unionville summer concert series offers free live music thursdays from 7 to 9 pm and sundays from 2 to 4 pm at the new millennium bandshell on main sl unionville this week the series features the toronto soul revival on thursday sunday is classical music performed by dan lawson opera by shantelle przybylo and musical theatre by kylas song for more information visit wwwunionvilleinfo or call 416 6989053 august 23 25 st georgs chamber choir from noerdlingen germany performs conceits 8 pm aug 23 at ebenezer united church brimley road and steeles avenue and 7 pm aug 25 at bethesda lutheran church 20 union sl in unionville september 11 to 14 markham little theatre presents office hours a comedy by norm foster at 8 pm takes place at markham theatre for performing arts 171 town centre blvd tickets 1950 seniors arid students 1650 on thursdays call 905305show 7469 ma museum friday september 6 sample awardwinning wines from ontarios finest wine regions at the seventh annual wine tasting enjoy gourmet foods prepared by some of the finest restaurants in matmiam and unionville featuring an array of italian mediterranean and french cuisines to get tickets 35 per person call 9052944576 sponsored by ross dixon financial hsbc and concord idea 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 presenl places of worship tuesday august 27 free outdoor movie night at bloomington gospel church chuck colsons story from watergate to prison starts at dusk for more info call 9056424414 thursday august 29 free childrens movie hour at bloomington gospel church 3 pm for more information call 9056424414 free outdoor movie night at stouffville memorial park picnic pavilion chuck colsons story from watergate to prison starts between 830845 pm for more infor mation call 9056424414 saturday aug 31 lord krishna birthday celebration starting 7 pm at the sanatan mandircultural centre 9333 woodbine avenue in markham for more information call 9058877777 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 call phil at 4162920734 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 male members especially welcome call 905- 7378541 visit wwwyorksinglescom or e- mail yorksinglesaolcom 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 markham road north of hwy 7 noon to 2 pm open to players and accompanists of all levels call 9052941141 or email philhowesitgoingcom single horizons a multiactivity social and outdoor activity club for singles wants to get people more active in the community and outdoors call 9054717843 or visit wwwsinglehorizonscom clubs markham horticultural society the society meets 8 pm aug 26 at 22 water street markham late summer rower show followed by marion jarvie speaking on propagation for further information call anne smith 9052947273 support groups bridges of hope a dropin group meets at evergreen hospice 6060 hwy 7 markham on the fourth sunday of each month at 130 pm call 905- 4725014 for details the warm line a noncrisis telephone support line for peo ple in york region with difficulties volunteers provide referrals to services or just listen and chal the warm line operates every tuesday thursday and saturday from 6 pm to mid- nighl call 4166857480 parent support the association of parent support groups in ontario is a communitybased selfhelp group that meets weekly to help parents deal with their childrens disruptive behaviour call 416- 2237444 for information workshops seminars markham centre public workshops the town of markham is holding four work shops for the public to help plan parts of its massive markham centre development dates and topics aug 27 public spaces parks streetscapes aug 28 infrastructure stormwater urban runoff all sessions 630 pm in the canada room at the markham civic centre 101 town centre blvd chinese immigrant women support groups meet 10 am to noon every tuesday thursday or friday at the cics markville shopping centre office hwy 7 and mccowan in markham call 9054741275 gay lesbian and bisexual youth a support group for those under 26 years meets the first and third monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm for information call york region health services at 1-800-461- 2135 announcements signup meeting for music mania 730 pm wednesday sepl 4 at the united church on church street in stouffville enthusiasm required talent optional for more informations call 9056406418 vb2s prizes lucky draw everyone eligible fop finishing runners fop fuhdraising team top individual fundraiser pledges in various categories advance registration aug 12 sept 5 for runners running teams running free 708 denison st running markham m for walkers walking teams markhaven foundation 227 main st n unit 102 markham 905 4724779 905 4777871 wwwrunningfreeca registration day of event 745 am to 900 am st josephs school 55 parkway avenue pledge forms in brochures available at mcdonalds restaurants in markham local retail outlets markhaven foundation running free special prize mountain bike donated by wheels n- boards wheels n boards 4560 hwy 7 unit 500 markham preregister by sept 5th to be eligible to win walkrun for your grandma and all the grandmas who call markhaven home tch hksfflgilis stag l m 2002 monaca solid wood furniture shoppers drug mart canadian tire sports rona lansing corporate cabling networks iga sears blacks stouffville winter- iga stouffville market the bay future shop photography weston produce activity guide globo shoes loblaws pizza nova proples united coop ap rona- jewellers gromark ap pharmacy food basics cashway the era banner upper canada upholstry home show canada price chopper coast mountain zellers bellworld no one delivers results like widif 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