Thursday
Media Advisory - York Region stationary bike-a-thon - October 3
Over 550 of York Region’s Corporate citizens will bepedaling at the Ride for Diabetes Research hosted by Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFoundation to raise funds to find a cure for diabetes.
Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Le Parc banquet facitilies (8432 Leslie St.,Thornhill, ON)
We are very close to finding a cure for diabetes, I inviteyou to come and witness history in the making.
Regards,
Tania AuYeung
Fundraising Coordinator
Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFoundation
7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 311
Markham, Ontario L3R 5J2
http://by102w.bay102.mail.live.com/mail/www.jdrf.ca
Direct: 905-944-4612
Toll-free: 1-877-287-3533 x.4612
Register now for the YorkRegion Ride for Diabetes Research, October 3 at Le Parc
Mark your calenders for ThePromise Ball, November 14 at The Sheraton Centre
Tuesday
Thursday
Open Ceremonies For Markham Parks
Leitchcroft Neighbourhood Park
(South Park Road @ Pond Drive, south of Highway 7 , west of Leslie Street)
Sunday, September 16, 11 a.m - 1 p.m
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpiti, Ward 2 Councillor Erin Shapero and Members of Markham Council celebrate the new park with a barbeque and children's activites. This is a zero waste event- blue boxes and green bins only
Swan Lake Park
(Williamson Road & Swan Park Road, north of 16th Avenue, east of Highway 48)
Sunday,September 16, 12 noon-2 p.m
Markhay Mayor Frank Scarpitti. Ward 5 Councillor John Webster and Members of Markham Council welcome everyone with a barbrque and fun for children of all ages.
New Sportsfield
When: Saturday, September 15, 2007, 2:45 p.m
Where: Seneca College, Markham, Allstate Parkway and Highway 7
What: International Rugby Match
Seneca Stingand Christ College (UK) Rugby Clubs
Remarks by:
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seneca College President Dr.Rick Miner
Development of the new campus sportsfield was part of Markham's support to Seneca as the College develops its local campus. More than 3,000 students now attend classes at Seneca's Markham Campus.
Tuesday
Listings For September
Registration 8:30am
This event is a five stage car rally for show participants and other car enthusiasts who wish to participate in a fun, light hearted 90 minute "Sunday Morning Drive" in the local Markham Rd. area.
The event is a combination of some of the more fun aspects of car rallying and includes a Navigational Poker Run with a Scavenger Hunt theme and a few extra surprises to keep the event light hearted and fun for all participants.
Registration for the Rally Component is $50.00 per vehicle with all fees collected going directly to the Thomas & Tallis Charity Foundation supporting programs for youth sport and education in Markham.
Space is limited to the first 40 vehicles, car show participants will depart first and have a reserved location for there vehicle on main street at the completion of the rally.
Prizes will be awarded on the Main Stage to the car (Driver and Navigator) in three categories for the most points collected based on each leg of the course.
The categories are Over All Winner, Vintage Car (Most Points in Class) and an open class Poker Run.
Register Now!
Markham Youth Theatre presents, "Into the Woods," the Broadway musical that brings together the story of a baker & his wife, Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. Full of enchanting songs and magical scenes, Into the Woods will be an energetic, fun, and captivating experience for the audience!
Location : Markham Theatre for Performing Arts - 171 Town Centre Blvd
Location: Milliken Mills Community Centre
7600 Kennedy Road
Now in its tenth year, the Milliken Mills Children's Festival is Markham's largest children's event.
Featuring entertainment, crafts and activities for children from two to twelve in a parkland setting.
For more information, please visit www.markhamfestivals.ca/millikenchildren
or call 905-415-7500
Picnic,bbq,live music.All are welcome. To be followed by a dance for youth only between the ages of 13-26.
Location : Picnic at Community Safety Village, Bruce's Mill Conservation site; dance at Richmond Hill United Church.Free transportation provided by Georgina Transit to and from the area.
Time: 12PM
(905)841-0272
You, your family and friends are cordially invited to 31st Annual Thornhill Village Festival on Saturday, September 15th, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Thornhill Village Festival provides a venue for its community groups and citizens to get together to celebrate its heritage and historic community on the streets of Old Thornhill. The 1st Thornhill Festival was held in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Year of 1977.
To begin the day, there is the Thornhill Village Festival Run. The Run uses the paths and trails of Pomona Valley Park.
View the wonderful community parade and sample the many varieties of food available.
A wide variety of entertainment is provided.
More than 125 crafters and food vendors are placed along the side streets located on both sides of Yonge Street.
The Festival Parade, which involves so many individuals and groups in the community, begins at noon and runs till about 1 p.m.
Yonge Street is completely closed from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the Parade. Side streets in the Festival area, including Centre Street, is closed from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Festival Parade highlights its community with performers, antique cars, and bands. Many of the bands will be also performing after the Parade.
Don't miss the recreated action battle scenes by the King’s Royal Yorkers. The battle area is marked off.
There are also beer and wine gardens with entertainment.
Food and beverage stalls will be located throughout the Festival.
Kids can enjoy the children's rides, petting zoo, pony rides, and challenging activities.
The Thornhill Village Festival is organized by the Society For the Preservation of Historic Thornhill.
For more information about the Thornhill Festival, click here to go to the Official Thornhill Village Festival web site or call the Festival Information Hotline at (905) 707-9043.
Saturday, September 15 & Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
@ Mount Joy Community Centre, 6140 16th Avenue
Sponsored by the Markham Lions in conjunction with Timely Creations Certified Event Specialists.
Join us for a fun and informative weekend to assist you with planning your Wedding Day!
The Markham Wedding Show will provide you with The Guidance, Tools and Answers
to have The Perfect Wedding Day.
Over 60 Prestigious Vendors Under One Roof:
| Bridal Wear Photography Reception Facilities Jewelry Wedding Planners Financial | Musicians and DJ's Limousines Caterers China Videography Outdoor Wedding Vendors | Hair and Make-Up Wedding Cakes Bombonnieres Gift Registry Formal Wear Children's Wear |
Check out the latest in Bridal Fashions at our Fashion Shows
at 12 noon & 3 p.m.
Private Room available to discuss Your Wishes With Any Vendor.
Go home with a bag full of information and freebies.
Every Bride In Attendance will receive A FREE Wedding Planner.
Sample treats and eats from food vendors. Lots of free parking.
Click here for a coupon to pay only 1/2 price on admission.
For more information, visit www.lionsclubmarkham.org/bridalshow.html.
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Come out for a great event to raise money for cancer research. Take advantage of one of Markham's gorgeous parks and meet your neighbours.
For event details contact: ontario@terryfoxrun.org or visit http://www.terryfoxrun.org/
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Markham Museum's Largest Family Event of the Year
from Friday, September 21st to Sunday, September 23rd, 2007.
$6 for adults, $5 seniors/students, $4 for kids. Children 2 and under free.
Join in Markham Museum’s salute to the wonderful apple!
The Museum operates its own apple cider mill and offers samples to visitors.
Our orchard is open for picking!
Visitors can participate in a variety of hands-on activities for children of all ages as well as showcase a wonderful array of pioneer handicrafts and skills.
Witness the operation of the on-premises sawmill and visit our historic buildings.
Our steam tractor will be fired up and our antique thresher will show participants a glimpse of farm life from the turn of the last century.
Live entertainment, carousel, boat, train and wagon rides too.
The Markham Museum is located at 9350 Highway 48, 2 km. north of Highway 7. + map
For more information, please call (905) 294-4576 or visit www.markhammuseum.ca
Address: 3255 Hwy 7 East
http://www.first-markham-place.com
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