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Listings For August
Every Wednesday
Markham Classic CruisersMarkham Classic Cruisers
Every Wednesday Night starting at 5 pm, in the parking lot of Sgt. Peppers at 5694 Hwy 7 East in Markham. There will be hotdogs, hamburgers, pop, 50/50 draws and prizes. $2.00 donation to the Weekend To End Breast Cancer would be appreciated.
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Fri. Aug. 3 - Sat. Aug. 4
Museum Marketplace / Family Camp-inCamp-in Info / Price Only: $15 adults, $10 for kids or $40 family pass (includes 2 adults, 2 children).
Kids 2 and under free.You bring the tent, and we’ll supply dinner, marshmallows and breakfast. Take part in a friendly game of volleyball or badminton. Join in the camp fire songs, ghost stories, hands-on activities, telescope viewing of the stars, carousel rides and mini putt.Food available, $10 per person.Marketplace Info / Price Only: $2 Admission (children 2 and under admitted free).Friday nights will never be the same again. Join us weekly at Markham Museum and experience a quaint evening filled with entertainment, food, licensed patio and vendors. The more physical crowd may opt to play a friendly game of volleyball, badminton or mini-putt within our 25 acres heritage site. Guided village tours will also be available.Markham Museum, 9350 Highway 48 (2 km north of Hwy 7), Markham. + map
For more info, please call 905-294-4576 or visit http://www.markhammuseum.ca/
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Sat. Aug. 5
The Great Canadian Comedy Show
For more information contact The Red Barn TheatreRates & Admission Cost: $26 Adults, $22 Students & Seniors; Matinees and Bargain Tuesdays $22; Group Rates availableAddress 991 Lake Drive East, Jackson’s PointPhone (905) 476-9584, (888) 733-2276E-mail tickets@redbarntheatre.ca
(905) 476-9584
http://www.redbarntheatre.ca/
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Mon. Aug 6
Unionville Simcoe Day Festival
Music & festivities all weekend long. Enjoy the holiday with a pedestrian friendly street filled with entertainment and a sidewalk sale. See web site for schedule. Free parking. For more information Contact Unionville BIAAddress P.O.Box 64711, UnionvillePhone (905) 477-0117E-mail unionvillebia@bellnet.ca
http://www.unionvilleinfo.com/
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Thur. Aug. 9
Markham Board of Trade: Breakfast Networking (August)
The Mandarin Golf & Country Club
11207 Kennedy Road, Markham
7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
(All prices plus GST)
Members: $25 (Total: $26.50)
Potential Members: $40 (Total: $42.40)
Member brings a potential member: 2 for $40 (Total: $42.40)
Register on-line at http://www.markhamboard.com/ OR call 905-474-0730 to register.
Registration and advance payment required. All prices plus GST.
No refund will be made 48 hours before the event.
http://www.markhamboard.com/ecal_currentchamberevents.php#87
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Sun. Aug. 12
State Farm Family Day at the Rogers Cup presented by American Express
On Sunday, August 12, State Farm is offering FREE admission to the Rogers Cup presented by American Express for State Farm Family Day. The gates open at 9:30 a.m. and matches begin at 10:00 a.m. Many of the great Family Day activities are back this year including a scavenger hunt, tennis clinics, and lots of fun stage activities including a Q&A with a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour player! For more information, check out our Web site at www.rogerscup.com.
Location: Rexall Centre York UniversityAddress: 1 Shoreham Dr. Toronto, Ontario Time: 9:30AM
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Fri. Aug. 17 - Sun. Aug. 19
Markham Jazz Festival
Enjoy a weekend of jazz in Markham. We're "Servin up Jazz for 10 Years". Held on Unionville Main Street, Markham Museum and Hot Spots around Markham, you'll find all genres of jazz. For complete information and schedules, visit the website at www.markhamjazzfestival.comPhone: (905) 471-5299
http://www.markhamjazzfestival.com/
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Wed. Aug. 22
Open House : Willow Children's Garden
Willow Children’s Garden, a Waldorf initiative, is committed to supporting the natural and healthy development of young children through imaginative play, movement, purposeful work, creativity, storytelling and discovery in the child's environment. Please come and visit, meet our teachers, play and enjoy a puppet show with your child. Parent and Infant, Parent and Toddler, Nursery and Kindergarten programs are available.
Location : 15040 Yonge Street (above Needles and Knits), AuroraTime: 10AM
905-473-7070
http://www.willowchildrensgarden.com/
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Sat. Aug. 25 - Sun. Aug. 26
Doors Open Markham
Contact us for more information about Doors Open Markham.
Telephone: 905-477-0117E-mail: unionville150@bellnet.caWebsite: http://www.doorsopenmarkham.ca/
More site listings to come!
Artists en Plein Air
At most Doors Open Markham sites(905) 477-0117http://www.doorsopenmarkham.ca/
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover Doors Open Markham through the eyes of gifted local artists working in the “open air” at each Doors Open site, creating works inspired by the site. Peer over their shoulders while they work. Better still, visit the Varley Art Gallery, where these artists’ completed works are offered for sale.
Berczy Burying Ground
East side of Kennedy Road, north of 16th Avenue, Unionville Village
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This pastoral spot in the heart of Unionville is the resting ground for a substantial number of descendants of the Berczy settlers, the founding families of Markham. Heritage plaques commemorate the Berczys and their history.
Double-Decker Bus Rides
Main Street, Markham, and Main Street, Unionville
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover the area’s heritage on old-fashioned double-decker bus rides through old Markham and old Unionville. Authentic double-deckers, returning after their popular debut runs last year, will depart from the Markham and Unionville train stations on regular runs, so you can leave your car behind.
Eckhardt-McKay House
197 Main Street, Historic Unionville(905) 477-0117http://www.doorsopenmarkham.ca/Year Built: 1850
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Once the home of Salem Eckhardt and his son, Andrew, who were involved in the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion, this newly renovated building now houses the Kathleen Gormley McKay Art Centre. The house and surroundings were inspirational to Group of Seven artist F.H. Varley, who lived here the last 13 years of his life.
Heintzman House
135 Bay Thorn Drive, Thornhill VillageYear Built: 1816
Dates/Hours Open: Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Built in 1816, this Regency home, a favourite venue for weddings, has Classic Revival features. Parts of the original two-room adobe brick structure, built before 1802, remain within the present house. View the latest renovations, made during the past winter.
Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard, MarkhamYear Built: 1991
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Markham’s town hall was completed in spring 1991 as part of the Anthony Roman Centre. Note the two wings, one for the service side of the town’s responsibilities, with entrances named for some of the villages that constitute present-day Markham, and the administrative wing, which includes the mayor’s and councillors’ offices and the large council chamber.
Markham Heritage Estates
Heritage Estates Lane, Markham Village
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Heritage Estates, unique in North America, is a sanctuary of last resort for threatened historic houses. Created by the Town of Markham, the neighbourhood includes more than 25 lovingly restored, privately owned heritage homes. Guided tours are available both days. See the Markham Doors Open website for details.
Thornhill Village Library
10 Colborne Street, Thornhill VillageYear Built: 1851
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This 1851 library, originally a house, is considered a unique example of the Classical Revival style. The building was restored in the 1970s under the direction of architect Napier Simpson. Don’t miss the beautiful heritage garden on the grounds, designed and maintained by Professor Richard Jarrell, and featuring a variety of heritage plants.
Unionville Train Station
7 Station Lane, Historic Unionville(905) 477-0117
http://www.doorsopenmarkham.ca/
Architect: Grand Trunk Railway; Year Built: 1871
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Step inside this 135-year-old Grand Trunk Railway station and relive a little piece of Ontario’s, and Unionville’s, rail history. You will find the bustling interior filled with photographic displays. To top it off, take a train ride to Markham Village and back!
Village Walking Tours
Main Street Markham; Main Street Unionville
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Guided tours of Markham Village and Historic Main Street Unionville are offered by local guides who will illuminate historic secrets in popular walking tours. Walking Tours depart on regular schedules.
http://www.doorsopenmarkham.ca/
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Wed. Aug. 29
Movie in the Park
8:00 pm – 9:40pm
For more information 905-726-4762 or email sware@e-aurora.ca
address: Mosely St at Wells St.
905-726-4762
http://www.e-aurora.ca/
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If you have an event that you would like to post on CHEV's Community Listings board, send the details to: info@chevradioam.com.
(Please type 'Community Listings' in the subject line)
Please include,
1. The Event Title
2. Date, time, location address
3. A brief description of the event
Markham Classic CruisersMarkham Classic Cruisers
Every Wednesday Night starting at 5 pm, in the parking lot of Sgt. Peppers at 5694 Hwy 7 East in Markham. There will be hotdogs, hamburgers, pop, 50/50 draws and prizes. $2.00 donation to the Weekend To End Breast Cancer would be appreciated.
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Fri. Aug. 3 - Sat. Aug. 4
Museum Marketplace / Family Camp-inCamp-in Info / Price Only: $15 adults, $10 for kids or $40 family pass (includes 2 adults, 2 children).
Kids 2 and under free.You bring the tent, and we’ll supply dinner, marshmallows and breakfast. Take part in a friendly game of volleyball or badminton. Join in the camp fire songs, ghost stories, hands-on activities, telescope viewing of the stars, carousel rides and mini putt.Food available, $10 per person.Marketplace Info / Price Only: $2 Admission (children 2 and under admitted free).Friday nights will never be the same again. Join us weekly at Markham Museum and experience a quaint evening filled with entertainment, food, licensed patio and vendors. The more physical crowd may opt to play a friendly game of volleyball, badminton or mini-putt within our 25 acres heritage site. Guided village tours will also be available.Markham Museum, 9350 Highway 48 (2 km north of Hwy 7), Markham. + map
For more info, please call 905-294-4576 or visit http://www.markhammuseum.ca/
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Sat. Aug. 5
The Great Canadian Comedy Show
For more information contact The Red Barn TheatreRates & Admission Cost: $26 Adults, $22 Students & Seniors; Matinees and Bargain Tuesdays $22; Group Rates availableAddress 991 Lake Drive East, Jackson’s PointPhone (905) 476-9584, (888) 733-2276E-mail tickets@redbarntheatre.ca
(905) 476-9584
http://www.redbarntheatre.ca/
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Mon. Aug 6
Unionville Simcoe Day Festival
Music & festivities all weekend long. Enjoy the holiday with a pedestrian friendly street filled with entertainment and a sidewalk sale. See web site for schedule. Free parking. For more information Contact Unionville BIAAddress P.O.Box 64711, UnionvillePhone (905) 477-0117E-mail unionvillebia@bellnet.ca
http://www.unionvilleinfo.com/
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Thur. Aug. 9
Markham Board of Trade: Breakfast Networking (August)
The Mandarin Golf & Country Club
11207 Kennedy Road, Markham
7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
(All prices plus GST)
Members: $25 (Total: $26.50)
Potential Members: $40 (Total: $42.40)
Member brings a potential member: 2 for $40 (Total: $42.40)
Register on-line at http://www.markhamboard.com/ OR call 905-474-0730 to register.
Registration and advance payment required. All prices plus GST.
No refund will be made 48 hours before the event.
http://www.markhamboard.com/ecal_currentchamberevents.php#87
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Sun. Aug. 12
State Farm Family Day at the Rogers Cup presented by American Express
On Sunday, August 12, State Farm is offering FREE admission to the Rogers Cup presented by American Express for State Farm Family Day. The gates open at 9:30 a.m. and matches begin at 10:00 a.m. Many of the great Family Day activities are back this year including a scavenger hunt, tennis clinics, and lots of fun stage activities including a Q&A with a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour player! For more information, check out our Web site at www.rogerscup.com.
Location: Rexall Centre York UniversityAddress: 1 Shoreham Dr. Toronto, Ontario Time: 9:30AM
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Fri. Aug. 17 - Sun. Aug. 19
Markham Jazz Festival
Enjoy a weekend of jazz in Markham. We're "Servin up Jazz for 10 Years". Held on Unionville Main Street, Markham Museum and Hot Spots around Markham, you'll find all genres of jazz. For complete information and schedules, visit the website at www.markhamjazzfestival.comPhone: (905) 471-5299
http://www.markhamjazzfestival.com/
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Wed. Aug. 22
Open House : Willow Children's Garden
Willow Children’s Garden, a Waldorf initiative, is committed to supporting the natural and healthy development of young children through imaginative play, movement, purposeful work, creativity, storytelling and discovery in the child's environment. Please come and visit, meet our teachers, play and enjoy a puppet show with your child. Parent and Infant, Parent and Toddler, Nursery and Kindergarten programs are available.
Location : 15040 Yonge Street (above Needles and Knits), AuroraTime: 10AM
905-473-7070
http://www.willowchildrensgarden.com/
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Sat. Aug. 25 - Sun. Aug. 26
Doors Open Markham
Contact us for more information about Doors Open Markham.
Telephone: 905-477-0117E-mail: unionville150@bellnet.caWebsite: http://www.doorsopenmarkham.ca/
More site listings to come!
Artists en Plein Air
At most Doors Open Markham sites(905) 477-0117http://www.doorsopenmarkham.ca/
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover Doors Open Markham through the eyes of gifted local artists working in the “open air” at each Doors Open site, creating works inspired by the site. Peer over their shoulders while they work. Better still, visit the Varley Art Gallery, where these artists’ completed works are offered for sale.
Berczy Burying Ground
East side of Kennedy Road, north of 16th Avenue, Unionville Village
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This pastoral spot in the heart of Unionville is the resting ground for a substantial number of descendants of the Berczy settlers, the founding families of Markham. Heritage plaques commemorate the Berczys and their history.
Double-Decker Bus Rides
Main Street, Markham, and Main Street, Unionville
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover the area’s heritage on old-fashioned double-decker bus rides through old Markham and old Unionville. Authentic double-deckers, returning after their popular debut runs last year, will depart from the Markham and Unionville train stations on regular runs, so you can leave your car behind.
Eckhardt-McKay House
197 Main Street, Historic Unionville(905) 477-0117http://www.doorsopenmarkham.ca/Year Built: 1850
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Once the home of Salem Eckhardt and his son, Andrew, who were involved in the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion, this newly renovated building now houses the Kathleen Gormley McKay Art Centre. The house and surroundings were inspirational to Group of Seven artist F.H. Varley, who lived here the last 13 years of his life.
Heintzman House
135 Bay Thorn Drive, Thornhill VillageYear Built: 1816
Dates/Hours Open: Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Built in 1816, this Regency home, a favourite venue for weddings, has Classic Revival features. Parts of the original two-room adobe brick structure, built before 1802, remain within the present house. View the latest renovations, made during the past winter.
Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard, MarkhamYear Built: 1991
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Markham’s town hall was completed in spring 1991 as part of the Anthony Roman Centre. Note the two wings, one for the service side of the town’s responsibilities, with entrances named for some of the villages that constitute present-day Markham, and the administrative wing, which includes the mayor’s and councillors’ offices and the large council chamber.
Markham Heritage Estates
Heritage Estates Lane, Markham Village
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Heritage Estates, unique in North America, is a sanctuary of last resort for threatened historic houses. Created by the Town of Markham, the neighbourhood includes more than 25 lovingly restored, privately owned heritage homes. Guided tours are available both days. See the Markham Doors Open website for details.
Thornhill Village Library
10 Colborne Street, Thornhill VillageYear Built: 1851
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This 1851 library, originally a house, is considered a unique example of the Classical Revival style. The building was restored in the 1970s under the direction of architect Napier Simpson. Don’t miss the beautiful heritage garden on the grounds, designed and maintained by Professor Richard Jarrell, and featuring a variety of heritage plants.
Unionville Train Station
7 Station Lane, Historic Unionville(905) 477-0117
http://www.doorsopenmarkham.ca/
Architect: Grand Trunk Railway; Year Built: 1871
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Step inside this 135-year-old Grand Trunk Railway station and relive a little piece of Ontario’s, and Unionville’s, rail history. You will find the bustling interior filled with photographic displays. To top it off, take a train ride to Markham Village and back!
Village Walking Tours
Main Street Markham; Main Street Unionville
Dates/Hours Open: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Guided tours of Markham Village and Historic Main Street Unionville are offered by local guides who will illuminate historic secrets in popular walking tours. Walking Tours depart on regular schedules.
http://www.doorsopenmarkham.ca/
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Wed. Aug. 29
Movie in the Park
8:00 pm – 9:40pm
For more information 905-726-4762 or email sware@e-aurora.ca
address: Mosely St at Wells St.
905-726-4762
http://www.e-aurora.ca/
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If you have an event that you would like to post on CHEV's Community Listings board, send the details to: info@chevradioam.com.
(Please type 'Community Listings' in the subject line)
Please include,
1. The Event Title
2. Date, time, location address
3. A brief description of the event
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