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economist sunsuntribune community calendar saturday oct 29 2005 w the economist sun welcomes submissions of upcoming events from community organizations while every effort is made to include all submis sions there is no guarantee of publication email items to newsroomeconsuncom please avoid attachments submit information in the body of the email open house today pathways resource centres celebrates 15 years of service to children in the markham area come and join in the fun singing crafts science and more from 1 to 4 pm at 70 main st north markham markham road one light north of the traffic light at hwy 7 look for us behind the japan ese restaurant with the bright yellow sign sales saturday nov 5 markham guild of village crafts bells and bows christmas sale runs from 9 am to 3 pm free admissionthis is where you will find a variety of fine crafts handmade by guild members that will make your holiday gifts special visit wwwguidingstarcamgvc or call 9052947421 saturday nov 12 christmas bazaar takes place 10 am to 2 pm at hwy 7 and markham road next to st andrews united church on thomson court featuring white elephant bake sale crafts and plant table special events today jacob moon will be performing original poprockfolk at undergrounds cafe at 730 pm in eastridge church on 10th line in stouffville great live music desserts flavoured teas and coffee in a candlelit cafe atmospheretickets are 10 for more info call 9058523377 arya samaj markham invites you to join the cele brations atvedic cultural centre from 4 to 10 pm 4345 14th avenue markham mela opens at 4 pm cultural show begins at 530 pm lots of shopping for clothing music jewelry and more food stalls dandiabhangra gidha and a raffle free admis sion for more information callshashi sehgal 905- 6867323 kamlesh ghai 9059409427 or the centre at 9054755778 sunday girls incorporated of york region hosts the 26th annual howl on the hill participate in the 5 or 10 km chiptimed run or hike in the woods or the 3km trickortreat trail activities for children continental breakfast and a barbecue lunch are all a part of this event register early for 35 children 10 and younger are free with a registered adult 40 to reg ister the day of the event the first 400 registrants receive free tshirts for more information call girls inc at 9057274897 or visit wwwgirlsincyorkorg monday no trickortreating then check out the hal loween program at toronto chinese community church featuring a family fair complete with games and prizes from 7 to 9 pm 100 acadia ave in markham free admission for information call wes ley urn at 9054777533 nov 4 to 6 the thornhill visual artists studio tour and sale and new fall show runs friday noon to 4 pm and saturday and sunday 10 am to 5 pm featuring eleven artists for info visit wwwthornhillvacom or call 9057643783 meetings tuesday nov 1 the markham stouffville parkinson support group meets the first tuesday of the month at armadale community centre on denison street west of mccowan rd at 130 pm wednesday nov 2 markham high 50 singles friendship club meets for dinner at 6 pm and meeting at 8 pm 55 sin gles friendship group is for widowed separated divorced men and women activities include din ners parties theatre hiking etc for further infor mation and location of dinner call 9052011635 courses thursday nov 3 richmond- hill library presents the holocaust one survivors memoir from 7 to 830 pm in room ab 1 atkinson st richmond hill elisabeth de jong discusses her two years in hiding her discovery and her remaining time in auschwitz register in per son or by calling 9058849288 ext 321 monday nov 7 are you thinking about going back to work develop the confidence and gain the knowledge you need by taking your first steps with jvsto register for richmond hill and thornhill classes call 1-877- 7670778 ext 306 before nov 7 tuesday nov 8 markham museum offers family fun with family math family tickets cost 100 for eight sessions starting nov 8 at the museum 9350 hwy 48 for information or to register call 9052944576 yoga for harmony health peace of mind six classes in this ancient discipline starts lues nov 8 th arid thjjrs novioth please register by- mon nov 7th call anne taylor 905 4753742 today prepare for the road ahead better gfacks floppier kids sat sun nov 19 2 weekends 9059440478 young fjf drivers qlsy wwwyoungdriuerscom oxford learning success preschoolage 3 to 6 years beyond tutoring grades i to 8 advantage grades 9 to 1 2 spelling bee registration open oxford learning steeles ave at brimley 90520 1 8372 grade 112 it can stare happening today with oxfords personalized programs and low teacherstudent ratio your child will see results almost immediately improved confidence higher selfesteem 9052012700 hwy 48 16th ave garden basket plaza imm 9055138186 warden kennsdy wwwoxfordlearningcom half day preschool oxfords little readers half day programs offer an enriched individualized curriculum intro ducing three to six year olds it i p w- to reading writing math reater5 music and french reading writing 1 math spelling i study skills photos courtesy of ficldstone windows ltd readers pick for window replacement changing windows has become a dreaded but inevitable reality for many homeowners the builder- grade windows that graced many homes when they were new have slowly been deteriorating over the years wood has become damp and spongy paint is peeling glass panes have fogged up weather stripping has come off and there is even mould on many interior surfaces this was the case with joanne and robs unionville home when they decided to replace the windows vinyl or wood fiberglass or aluminum leave the old frames in or remove the entire window these were some of the choices they found themselves facing as they began entertaining quotes our product is much better because we have this type of glass one sales person would say or dont use their window it will cause you problems were some of the comments joanne recalls hearing we had to take everyones opinions and try and sort them out for ourselves says rob by getting sev eral quotes we became more familiar with some of the window choices and options so when it came to making a decision we felt we made an informed one the family picked a local company from stouffville simply put we had an instant comfort level with them says joanne they were familiar with most other product lines and could answer specific questions about them their attention to detail and helpful recommendations together with the fact that they took care of every aspect of the job made it one stop shopping repairing brickwork creating new openings even picking a colour that better suited the house were all ideas we hadnt heard recalls joanne the couple both agrees the biggest visual change was replacing the original standard height double doors with a more welcoming eight foot tall door and sidelights the door boasts a handmade wrought iron panel and matching grip set everyone loves the front door says joanne we get so many comple ments at the end of the day we were extremely pleased with the results and the professionalism with which every aspect of the job was handled although replacing windows is an unfortunate and costly reality it can also be an opportunity to change your homes style increase its efficiency and enhance curb appeal what they did 1 enlarge the front door by removing a small wall section between it and the window above creating a dramatic entrance 2 had a custom designed wrought iron panel and grip set installed 3 upgraded the exterior colors from blah beige to sophisticated clay 4 added depth with the use of 3 dimensional simulated divided lite grills for a traditional sash look 5 created novelty window in the kitchen backsplash to keep an eye on the pool while cooking 6 enlarged two other kitchen windows for a better backyard view 7 dressed up the dining room by replacing the sliding door with a more formal set of french doors 8 upgraded the mouldings tips for choosing a window company 1 even though many windows look the same subtle details can be the difference between a good and poor product 2 deal locally take your time companies far away may want to force a sale and will be harder to get service from 3 ask for references drive by the houses talk to the owners look inside 4 ask questions become informed dont take one opinion as the only solution 5 plan ahead custom windows can take 410 weeks to manufacture depending on the product 6 the best results require a quality product and a quality installation the best window installed poor ly will fail 7 dont be lured by amazing sales limited time offers and one time only deals quality usually costs more if is seems to be too good to be true it usually is 8 a company that specializes in windows is more likely to give better results than one that does many kinds of services the saying jack of all trades master of none is often true 9 warranties are not yardsticks of quality and are only as good as the company that offers them a long warranty will not make a poor window better v