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Middlefield Collegiate Institute Grade 12 Art Show
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location:525 Highglen Avenue, Markham
Admission: FREE

The lions roar and the acrobats soar as the Grade 12 Visual Art students of Middlefield swoop the school into a creative circus-like frenzy. Unveil oil pastel pieces that will unmask your inner being, see powerful mixed media pieces that will challenge the world, croon over installations which will make your mind tumble, view multitude of expressive photos and watch dynamic videos which will open the open the windows to your soul. Come one, come all and support the artists at MCI! INDESCRIBABLE!

For more information contact 905-472-8900 or email  mcicircus@gmail.com or visit http://www.middlefield.ci.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/

Retirement Planning Workshop
Date: Friday, January 8, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location:Markham Public Library - Milliken Mills Branch
Admission: FREE

Canada's Public Pensions OAS, CPP & GIS Financial Strategies for Retirement Planning How to plan for your retirement for the most tax efficiency and avoid the Claw-back from the government How to increase cash flow while keeping your legacy intact Speaker Hubert Lau - MBA, Financial Consultant David Dai - PFP, Financical Consultant

For more information contact Markham Public Library at 905-513-7977 or email David Dai
 david.dai@investorsgroup.com.

"Will" Yours Work? Wills Are For Smarties
Date: Saturday, January 9 , 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location:25 Fairway Heights Drive, Thornhill
Admission: FREE

Special No-Cost special seminar on Will Planning: Guest Speaker: W.Bruce Drake*, J.D., Partner, Hooey Remus, LLP. A "must attend" for those who are concerned about their legacy. Views of the guest speaker may not be shared by Investors Group Committed to the "Make a Will Program" for the Ontario Bar Association and Law Society of Upper Canada.

For more information contact 416-292-7518 x 619.

Rouge Park's Seventh Annual Winter Bird Count
Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Several locations throughout Rouge Park
Admission: FREE

Come out for a day of bird counting in Rouge Park. NO experience required!!! Whether you are an experienced birder*, nature enthusiast, or just want to learn more about Rouge Park and it's birds, you're invited to participate in the Seventh Annual Rouge Park Winter Bird Count. If you would like to lead a counting group, ask about becoming a Captain.

For more information contact Sheryl Santos at 905-713-6007 or email birdcount@rougepark.com  or visit ww.rougepark.com

MSBEC: "How To Use Social Media To Market Your Business"
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Markham Executive Offices, Liberty Building, 3601 HWY #7, Suite 400
Admission: $10

Learn how to build online communities for your business using Facebook, Linkedln, YouTube, Twitter, Meetup, blogs and other social media applications. Find out what you must say and do to develop a loyal following of customers and prospects ... and how to sell to them. Facilitated by: Andrew Patricio, BizLaunch. Presented by the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre. Pre-registration required. Please register online at www.msbec.markham.ca (join us for two sessions and the third is free!)

For more information contact Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre at 905-248-2737 or email ddelossantos@markham.ca  or visit www.msbec.markham.ca

5K Run/40K Walk to Whistler Challenge
Date: Sunday, January 17 to Sunday, January 24, 2010
Time: Various
Location: Various
Admission: Pledge

Support seniors and caregivers! CHATS - Community Home Assistance to Seniors invites you to participate in York region's only indoor 5K Run/40K Walk to Whistler Challenge fundraiser. The Walk takes place Jan. 17 to 24, with participants walking 40K on their own time, inside or outside, on their own or with friends, on a treadmill or on the street. The Run takes place Jan. 24, on treadmills at Fit City in Newmarket. The combined kilometers of the runners and walkers equals the distance from CHATS in Aurora to Whistler, the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, and back to Aurora. The goal is to raise $20,000 through pledges. Mara Jones, a World Champion and Olympic rower, and native of Aurora, is thrilled to support this event, as she firmly believes the key to aging well starts by maintaining a balanced and active lifestyle.

To register or to volunteer, contact CHATS at run@chats.on.ca or walk@chats.on.ca, or call 1-877-452-4287, ext. 7100.

Markham Village Festival Corp. Annual General Meeting 2010
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: P.O. Box 172-21 Main Street, Markham, ON L3P 1X0
Cost: Free

The Markham Village Festival Corp. organizes the annual Markham Village Music Festival. Now in its 32nd year, the Markham Kinsmen started the MVMF a Family Community Festival in 1978. The Festival has always taken place on the third weekend of June in Markham Village. Main St. Markham (Hwy48) is closed to traffic north of Hwy7. The enthusiastic residents that make up the Festival committee meet starting in January to prepare for this event. New members are most welcome to join the committee.

For more information contact, Markham Village Festival Corp. at 905-472-2022, email: mmvmft@gmail.com or website www.markham-festival.org

Free Treasure Hunt - win a $500 Cadillac Fairview shop! card
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010 to Saturday, February 7, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: 5000 Highway 7 East
Cost: FREE

Join the Hunt and WIN. Markville is hosting a real, live grown up, mind teasing Treasure Hunt! Be the first to find the treasure, submit a detailed description of it and it's location and you'll win a $500 Cadillac Fairview Shop! card. Up for the challenge? Join the Hunt at Markville! Shop with us! Play with us! Contest runs from January 23rd to February 7th with clues released regularly on our web site. Visit http://www.leisurerules.ca/markvillemall/login.php  to register.

Event Organizer: Leisure Rules
Telephone Number: 647-895-8924
Email Contact: customercare@leisurerules.ca
Website Address: http://www.leisurerules.ca/markvillemall/login.php 

MSBEC: "Greening Your Small Business"
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Location: Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd.
Admission: FREE

Help the environment, and get funding to do it! Go Green with PowerStream and you could receive up to $1,000. Learn about this and other conservation programs and tips to save you money and alternatives to reduce your bills and total energy consumption. Presented by PowerStream and the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre. Pre-registration required (no cost). Seating is limited, register early! Please register online at www.msbec.markham.ca

For more information contact Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre at 905-248-2737 or email ddelossantos@markham.ca  or visit www.msbec.markham.ca

York Regional Police Presentation: 2010 Policing Prioities
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: York Region Administrative Centre, Committee Room A, 17250 Yonge St., Newmarket.
Admission: Free

The York Regional Police Services Board invites everyone to its meeting to hear a presentation by Chief Armand La Barge and his team on 2010 Policing Prioities for York Region.

RSVP by Monday, January 25, 2010 to Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director, at psb@yrp.ca or toll free, 1-877-464-9675, ext. 7906.

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