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Community Events - December Listings 2007

Village Lantern Tours

Time:Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 6:30PM

Audience: All Ages

Price: Free

Location Info :Markham Museum
Street:
9350 HWY-48
City:
Markham, ON


Description:

Start your evening at the Museum with a wagon ride through the beautifully-lit 25-acre site while you learn about the lives of Markham?s first settlers. Find out how the pioneers got from place-to-place in the winter, in the days long before snow tires and traction control. Seasonal crafts include making a lantern with your family and dipping candles in our log cabin. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate


Unionville Late Night Shopping

Date: Sunday, December 16, 2007 (All Day Event)

Audience: All Ages

Price: Free

Location Info :Unionville main street

Street:
Main Street
City:
Unionville, ON

Description:
Experience Christmas from times past, as Main Street Unionville offers a relaxing olde world environment where you can unwind, shop, warm yourself over a meal and feel special this season. Get yourself out of the mall and into the season on Main


A Seasonal Celebration

Time: Sunday, December 2, 2007 - 3:00PM

Audience: All Ages

Price: $ 20.5

Location Info : Markham Theatre

Street:
171 Town Centre Blvd.
City:
Markham, ON

Phone:
905-305-7469

Description:
Don’t miss our most popular show of the year. It’s packed with carols, singalongs and, of course, Leroy Anderson’s Christmas Festival. Don’t miss the finale with guest chorus joining us to perform “For Unto You is Born This Day”.


The Nylons Christmas Show

Time: Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 7:00PM

Audience: All Ages

Price: Free

Location Info :Markham Theatre

Street:
171 Town Centre Blvd.
City:
Markham, ON

Description:
Celebrate the holiday season with The Nylons featuring seasonal favorites in a vibrant concert that includes their classics The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Silhouettes and Up on the Roof. Celebrating 25 years in the record business with the release of their

Holiday Shopping Day

Time: Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 10:00AM

Audience: All Ages

Price: $ 5

Location Info :Markham Museum

Street:
9350 HWY-48
City:
Markham, ON

Description:
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: $5 / hr per child. Additional $5 charge for lunch (if required) This event is geared towards the busy working families in the area. Drop off your kids at the museum for a fun day while go shopping, cooking, etc as the holiday season kicks off.

A Seasonal Celebration

Time: Sunday, December 2, 2007 - 3:00PM

Audience: All Ages

Price: $ 20.5

Location Info: Markham Theatre

Street:
171 Town Centre Blvd.
City:
Markham, ON

Description:
Don’t miss our most popular show of the year. It’s packed with carols, singalongs and, of course, Leroy Anderson’s Christmas Festival. Don’t miss the finale with guest chorus joining us to perform “For Unto You is Born This Day”.


Holiday Workshops

Time: Saturday, December 1, 2007 - 12:00PM

Audience: All Ages
Price: Free

Location Info : Markham Museum

Street:
9350 HWY-48
City:
Markham, ON

Description:
Visitors choose to participate at the following workshops. ? Decorating for the Holidays ? Cooking for the Holidays ? Family Tree?s (How to start) ? Make your own Jewellery ? Creative Memories (Creative Gift Making) ? Holiday Make-up Application ? Hair Design for Anytime ? Holistic Healing Workshop ? Massage for Couples ? Kids Ornament Making Workshop

Toy Mountain for Charity

Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 (All Day Event)

Audience: All Ages

Price: Free

Location Info : Hillcrest Mall

Street:
9350 Yonge Street
City:
Richmond Hill, ON

Description:
Help those less fortunate this holiday season by dropping off an unwrapped toy in the Toy Mountain Bin located at Hillcrest's Centre Court. In partnership with The Salvation Army and 680 News. Effective Nov 24 - Dec 24


Conversation Cafe

Time: Monday, December 10, 2007 - 7:30PM

Audience: All Ages

Price: Free

Location Info :Timothy's World Coffee

Street:
150 Main Street
City:
Unionville, ON

Description:
Drop in conversation group, every Monday night,7:30 to 9:00. Open lively discussion about current events or other timely topics - free.


Ballet Jorgen Canada presents The Nutcracker

Time: Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 8:00PM

Audience: Adult, Children, Teen
Price: $ 40
Location Info : Markham Theatre

Street:
171 Town Centre Blvd.
City:
Markham, ON

Description:
Always a hit whenever they take to the stage, Ballet J�rgen Canada?s The Nutcracker returns to fill the holiday season with magic! Generations of children and adults alike have enjoyed the beautiful choreography, exhilarating costumes and sets, t

Varley Art Gallery presents Capturing the Human Spirit

Time: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 10:00AM

Audience: All Ages

Price: $ 4

Location Info :Varley Art Gallery

Street:
216 Main St
City:
Unionville, ON

Description:
This exhibition concludes the Gallery's 10th anniversary celebration and is the second biennial contemporary portraiture exhibition by the Varley. Portraiture in this context is also defined as "identity", to include the full breadth of perspectives on Canadian portraiture. The exhibition is presented in partnership with the Ontario Society of Artists, Portrait Society of Canada and Sculptors Society of Canada. The exhibition will be juried by Yves Theoret, Director of Exhibitions and Interpretation for the Portrait Gallery of Canada; Odon Wagner, Owner of the Odon Wagner Gallery; and George Boileau, Sculptor and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Art at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Includes 42 works in comtemporary portraiture.

Unforgettable New Year's Eve 2007

Time: Monday, December 31, 2007 - 9:00PM

Audience: Adult

Price: $ 69

Location Info : Markham Theatre

Street:
171 Town Centre Blvd.
City:
Markham, ON

Description :
This gala evening starts with a champagne/wine reception at 9:00 p.m. and an entertaining stage show with party favours from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The show spotlights the memorable hits of Nat 'King' Cole and other superstars of the century including Louis Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, Johnny Mathis, Barry White, Dianna Ross and the Supremes, Donna Summers, Tina Turner and others. Recording artist-entertainer Rudy Mayes headlines the festivities along with songstress Selena Gittens, Demo Cates, Brooke Blackburn plus Joe Palawan and his Unforgettable All-Stars.

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Listings for November 2007

Markham Blood Donor Clinic
Start time: Friday, November 2, 2007 - 2:00PM

Location:
St. Patrick's Church, Markham
5633 Highway 7 E.
City:
Markham, ON

Info :Appointment preferred or walk-in if available.

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Photography Workshops with Garry Conway
Start time: Monday, November 5, 2007 - 7:00PM
All Ages
Price: $ 80

Location:
King Township Museum
2929 King Road
King City, ON

Info: Garry Conway is returning to the King Township Museum for another series of photography workshops. This four week course will explore the creative use of the camera and provide technical tips for achieving the best results. The workshop will focus on critical topics such as creativity, F-stops and working with light. This series of classes will help participants gain control and achieve more satis

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Family Day
Time: Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 10:00AM
All Ages
Price: Free

Location:
Markham Museum
9350 HWY-48
City:
Markham, ON

Phone: 905 –294-4576


Info: Throughout the year Markham Museum has booked various days as family days.

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Markham vs. St. Michael's Ontario Provincial Junior "A" Hockey
Time: Thursday, November 8, 2007 - 7:30PM
All Ages
Price: Free

Location Info
Centennial Community Centre
8600 McCowan Rd.
City:
Markham, ON

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Markhaven's 8th Annual Gala Evening
Time: Friday, November 9, 2007 - 6:00PM
Audience: Adult
Price: $ 150

Location:
Le Parc Thornhill
8432 Leslie Street
City:
Thornhill, ON

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A Salute to Broadway
Time: Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 8:00PM
Audience: Adult
Price: $ 75

Location:
Markham Theatre
171 Town Centre Blvd.
Markham, ON


Info :Special Guest Host Elaine Overholt Vocal coach to the Stars! Silent Auction and Dessert Reception Tickets are $75.00* each and are available by calling 905-886-6632 or e-mailing your request to info@edoyr.com

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Markhaven's 8th Annual Gala Evening
Time: Friday, November 9, 2007 - 6:00PM
Audience: Adult
Price: $ 150

Location:
Le Parc Thornhill
8432 Leslie Street
City:
Thornhill, ON

Phone:
905-472-4776

Email:
mdahl@bellnet.ca

http://www.markhavenfoundation.ca/

Info: SuperStar TONY ORLANDO performs at Markhaven's 8th annual gala evening. Ticket price includes Host Reception, Gourmet meal with Wine, Host bar all evening, Live and Silent Auctions and the 90 minute Show with Tony Orlando.

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THE FALL 2007 Film Festival: Congorama
Time :Monday, November 12, 2007 - 7:00PM
Audience: Adult
Price: Free

Location
Silvercity Richmond Hill
8771 Yonge St
Richmond Hill, ON

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Arts Richmond Hill - Festival of Lights
Time: Friday, November 16, 2007 (All Day Event)
Audience: All Ages
Price: Free

Location
Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce
376 Church Street South
Richmond Hill, ON
Info: A popular annual community evening celebration which begins with the official lighting
of the Christmas tree followed by a multi-cultural program for children and adults

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Annual Fall Art Show
Time: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 (All Day Event)
Audience: All Ages
Price: Free

Location:
Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts
171 Town Centre Blvd.
Markham, ON

Web: www.guidingstar.ca/MGA

Info: The Markham Group of Artists presents its annual Fall Art Show at the Markham Theatre. This is an exciting show of original paintings created by the talented and award-winning members of the Markham Group of Artists, which recently celebrated its silver anniversary in Markham.

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Newmarket COC Breakfast meeting
Time: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 7:00AM
Audience: Adult
Price: $ 25

Location
Cardinal Golf Club
2740 Highway 9, R.R.#1
Kettleby, ON

Info: Meet and network with other Chamber members and visitors. See a brief presentation by a different sponsor each month. Give a one minute self introduction to promote your business, display your business cards and brochures at our Members' table. All attendees receive a contact information sheet featuring all attendees. Reservations are required in advance. November Breakfast Sponsor York South Simc

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Listings For October

Family Math and Science Preview Session
Date: Monday, October 9, 2007 Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: FreeNo registration required.

Try out Family Math and Family Science activities and talk to our program staff about Family Math at the Museum, at your school, and in your home.

Family Math and Family Science are fun, equity-based math and science activities for children of all ages created by EQUALS, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkley.

Location: Markham Museum 9350 Hwy 48 + map Northwest corner of Highway 48 - Markham Rd & 16th Ave.

For more information, please call 905-294-4576 or visit http://www.markhammuseum.ca/.

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Fri. Oct. 12
Sweet Dreams: A Tribute to Patsy Cline, starring Leisa Way in Concert

Don't miss this spectacular tribute to one of country's musics greatest singers, Patsy Cline. You'll hear over 25 of her biggest hits including Crazy, Walkin' After Midnight, Bill Bailey, Faded Love, Tennessee Waltz and more!

Location : Markham Theatre for Performing ArtsTime: 8pmFor more information contact: 1-866-768-8801 or 905-305-SHOW (7469)
http://www.markham.ca/
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Sat. Oct. 13 - Sun. Oct. 14

7th Annual Stouffville Studio Tour
Please join the 34 talented artists exhibiting at 24 studio locations across Whitchurch-Stouffville area for the 7th Annual Stouffville Studio Tour, October 13th and 14th 2007, 10 am to 5 pm both days. A diverse selection of media is represented including acrylic, encaustic, oil, sumi-e and watercolour paintings. We also have graphite drawings, jewellery, pastels, pottery and wood block printing. There is something for everyone! At each location you are eligible to enter a ballot for a free draw. The prize is a $200.00 gift certificate to spend at one of the studios. Enjoy a day in the country and take in this wonderful exhibition and sale of art - a day just for the love of art, with no pressure to buy. We welcome browsing. Free admission. The Town of Stouffville is north east of Toronto at Highway 48 and the Stouffville Rd.
http://www.stouffvillestudiotour.com/

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Sat. Oct. 13 - Sun. Oct. 14

Stouffville Studio Tour & Sale
10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Visit potters, sculptors, Sumi-e painters, and a huge selection of watercolourists, oil painters and more. For more information visit stouffvillestudiotour.com/.
45 Blake St, Stouffville
(905) 642-1721
http://stouffvillestudiotour.com/
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Fri. Oct. 19 - Sun. Oct. 21
25th Annual Markham Fall Home Show
Location: Markham Fairgrounds10801 McCowan Road, just North of Elgin Mills

Friday, October 19, 2007, 1p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 20, 2007, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 21, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Sat. Oct. 20
Bells and Bows Craft Show & Sale
Saturday, October 20, 2007 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
11, Church Street, Markham + map

This is the annual Markham Guild of Village Crafts' Show & Sale of uniquely handcrafted items.
You will be sure to find some special gifts for the season.
Visit our web site, www.guidingstar.ca/mgvc.For more information e-mail markham.guild@on.aibn.com or call 905-294-7421.
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Sat. Oct. 20

Beer Dinner

Sharon-Hope United Church is having their annual BEER DINNER on October 20th, 2007. $15.00 Adult and $5.00 Child (12 and under)for mor information please call the Church Office at 905-478-2231

Location : 18648 Leslie Street, Sharon

905-478-2231

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Wed. Oct. 24

Bullying in the Workplace: What Every Business Needs to KnowYork Region’s Workplace

Wellness Program is hosting “Bullying in the Workplace: What Every Business Needs to Know” at Cardinal Golf Club. The keynote speaker will be Glenn French, President and CEO of the Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence. Workplace violence has germinated in Canada in a variety of forms and is quietly growing. Come join us for the morning and learn how to identify and effectively manage “workplace bullying”.

Registration is $65. For more information, call York Region Health Connection at: 1-800-361-5653 or click here to download the brochure
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Fri. Oct. 26 - Sun. Oct. 28

Haunted Halloween Village

When: October 26 - 28, 2007

Location: Markham Museum ,9350 Highway 48, 2 km. north of Highway 7 + map

Admission: Regular admission prices.Fun activities for young children (under 10) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night.

Many of the homes in our historic village will be open for trick-or-treating, so come in costume and get spooked as we tell you ghost stories.

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