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"It also lets those individuals looking for employment, or looking to change their employment, know we are here to help On June 11, the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA, is hosting its first ever Professional and Technical Career Fair at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment-Nineteen on the Park. ‘The event provides us an opportunity to meet with, and support, some of the technical and professional employers in town,’l said Karen Cashin, employment program team lead at Stouffville YMCA. Em Press Triumphant Finale For Nineteen On The Park Summer reading clubs first started when library staff realized that they could make a difference. When further studies demonstrated that children who do not learn to read fluently in fourth grade will likely never feel totally comfortable with the printed word, the library’sgjola was clear. Keep those children reading ‘and make sure they have fun doing sol The TD Summer Reading Club inspires children to spend more time reading books. It also encourages parents and caregivers to become more involved in their children’s reading activities. During the summer of 2008, half a million Canadian children participated in over 27,000 library activities in 2,000 libraries, reading almost two million books. So this summer, gxab your deerstalker and your magnifying glass and, using For years, studies have shown that school age children lose many of their reading skills over the summer months if they do not continue to read while they are out of school. By Kate Gilderdale Stouffville Free Press Library To Host TD Summer Reading Club By Anne Houle Career Fair A First For Whitchurch-Stouffville And while many residents work in Toronto or other out of town locations, "They may not realize that companies like Strategic Information Technology, K-Line Group, McGregor-Allsop and Teva Novopharm, as well as the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville, are here and are looking for well qualified and progressive employees." After five years in the community, “we still see people surprised to find out about us. We give people them. It ves anop rtunity for people to see VBllat jobs are available in Stouffville besides the obvious fast food, retail and seasonal.” Ms Cashin said the fair ”is for trained professionals looking for a career, not just a job, and finding one close to home is a big bonus.” Cultural facility and rogramming coordinator Steven Foster, who joine the Town last December, did a masterful job of brin ing it all together. The opening may be over, ut the fun is just beglhuing. -v- A . - Carmina Burana was a choreographic tour de force which matched the power and beauty of the music with flawless performances from the dancers. A playful, yet thought-provoking meditation on life, and the choices, temptations and complexities it presents, Carmina Burana demonstrated the virtuosity and sheer brilliance of this unique dance collective. The performance was the perfect culmination of an unforgettable two weeks of events designed to showcase our beautiful new arts and cultural centre. The community owes a huge debt to the enerous sponsors, volunteers and businesses who taught this dream to life, and to the Town for getting behind the efforts to restore and revitalize a downtownjewel. Opening celebrations for the Lebovic Centre for Arts 8! Entertainment-Nineteen on the Park ended in spectacular fashion May 23 with a superb performance by Stouffville’s dance collective, Motus O. Their two-part program began with Variations in Love, a series of vignettes which explored the eternal human preoccupation with love in all its absurd, sometimes painful, manifestations. Combining wicked wit with breathtaking athleticism, the dancers quickly had 'the audience in the palm of their hands. Welcovme to Arts Town, Ontario. By Kate Cilderdale ° Stouffville Free Press The program begins June 29 and ends on Super Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library, 30 Burkholder Street. For more information see the Summer Reading flyer at the Library. Mature volunteers $11.12 and up are needed to help run the program. Adults and seniors are most welcome. Volunteer hours may be used for community service hours, so if you have some spare time and wish to volunteer, please fill out a form at the Library. your keen sense of observation and highly tuned powers of deduction, join the investigation to help the TD Summer Reading Club’s Agent 009 put together a chain of clues to unravel a puzzling mystery. The club offers children and their families a fun way to enjoy reading and raise literacy levels. Anne Houle is co- ordinator of children and youthrservrices at Whitchurch- Stouffville library The YMCA assists employees across all segments of the population, from general labourers to computer programmers and project managers. “The majority of our clients are over 40, and 55 percent have post-secondary education. Most are experienced in at least one field and have a number of transferable skills," said Ms Cashin. “For those who travel down the 404 to work the tools they need to do a thorough job search,’ she said. “We have the resources and the connections with not onlythebusinesscommunity, but we also enjoy a solid working relationship with all other agencies in York Region and are able to refer to all government-funded employment programs." For more information visit www.townofws.com or contact the town office at 905-640â€"1910 ext. 801. wishing they didn’t have to fight that traffic, come connect with us at the Professional and Technical Career Fair.” The event takes place from 2 to 8 pm. June 11, and free parking is available off Market St., right beside the building. Ask about our FREE WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE and AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM!!! 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