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Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, November 3, 2016 | 10 COMMUNITY Joanne George and Smiley honoured in photo exhibit Ali Raza aliraza@yrmg.com Photographer Karen Merk says York Region is full of inspirational people. That's why she's organized her touring exhibit "Portraits of Giving" where she recognizes 11 residents and shares their stories. The exhibit began April 13 in Newmarket with an opening reception. Now, after touring all major municipalities in York Region, its last stop is Stouffville. Stouffville's inspirational honouree to be featured is Joanne George and her blind therapy dog Smiley. "I've seen Joanne and Smiley in action and how they touch people's lives," Merk said. "They help seniors, they help children; they're doing wonderful things for the community." The Stouffville exhibit will be displayed at the Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment (19 on the Park) from Nov. 1 to 21. A special reception will be held Nov. 8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and will feature Mayor Justin Altmann among other partners and sponsors to recognize the pair. The exhibit will feature all 11 honourees with their portraits and stories. Merk started her exhibit seven years ago, travelling to Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Markham. King and Stouffville were added this year to the tour. She says she's inspired by the people she meets. "When I was doing events photography I kept meeting all these amazing people in the community behind the scenes," Merk said. "I wanted to find a way to shine a spotlight and to amplify them by sharing their stories and portraits." While the Stouffville exhibit is free, April's opening reception in Newmarket was $30 per ticket. Proceeds of that event went to supporting Mackenzie Health, Southlake Regional Health Centre and Markham-Stouffville Hospital. Joanne George and Smiley are among featured residents of York Region being honoured in Karen Merk's touring exhibit "Portraits of Giving." Bill Giannos Stouffville Churches Welcome You Anglican Church of Canada 254 Sunset Blvd., 905-640-1461 www.stouffvilleanglican.ca Sunday, November 6th White Gift Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am Eucharist Nursery & Church School at 10:00 am Wednesday, November 9th Study Series ­ The Liturgy! at 7:00 pm Saturday, November 12th Christmas Market and Café 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Christ Church To ST. JAmeS Stouffville PreSbyTeriAn 6432 main St., Stouffville 905-640-3151 Rev. Joan Masterton, Minister Sunday, november 6 Service of Remembrance Guests ­ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 459. 10:00 a.m. Fellowship to follow in Morris Hall. monday, nov. 7 Fellowship breakfast Fickle Pickle restaurant 8:00 a.m. Thursday, november 10 Pot-luck dinner hosted by VBC team 6:00 p.m. Welcome church Stouffville PeNtecoStal church Sunday Service @ 10:00am * everYoNe WelcoMe * Lead Pastor : Jeff Laird Children's Pastor : Lori Attack Youth Pastor : Steffan Watson STUDENT PROGRAMS: Kids/Jr High: tuesdays @ 6:30 pm Youth: fridays @ 7:30 pm Stouffville Christian Fellowship A Church in a Beautiful Countryside Pastor Walter Robbins Sunday Service Lunch to follow Stouffville York Durham line 30 10:30am Sideline 28 Claremont Bridge Out major mackenzie markHam Brock rd. 8th Conc. 7th Conc. Hwy. 7 Hwy. 407 BrougHam PiCkering All Welcome Come & See 345 Glad Park Ave. Stouffville 905-640-6954 Weekend Masses LEMONVILLE UNITED CHURCH 13523 McCowan Rd. Lemonville, On L4A 7X5 Worship: Sunday 10:00 AM Lemonville United Church Minister: Rev. Bill Fritz ALL ARE WELCOME www.lemonvilleunited.ca Fully accessible "A friendly family church" WWW.SPcfaMilY.ca 6853 Main St. Stouffville 905-640-5696 860 Conc. 8, Claremont 905-649-2812 Rev. Elizabeth Rev. Elizabeth Cunningham Cunningham BLOOMINGTON GOSPEL CHURCH 13660 Ninth Line N. (905) 642-4414 Rev. Peter Pallant 34 Church St. N. · 905-640-1163 office@stouffvilleuc.ca Sunday, November 6 10:30 am Worship Service Remembrance Day Sunday Sermon Title: Putting the Pieces Friday, November 4th 9:30 am Coffee & Chat with the Rev Elizabeth at Tim's on Hoover Park Everyone Welcome! www.stouffvilleuc.ca Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm High School Youth Ministry Nights Second and Fourth Fridays of each month Sunday, November 6, 2016 9:30 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 6:30 pm - Evening Service www.stmarkstouffville.ca Everyone Welcome! To Advertise Please call 905-640-2612 xt 449