Events for April 2009.
RCMP Foundation supports Markham Raiders
On February 25th, Anthony H. Keenan, Chairman of the RCMP Foundation presented a cheque in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Markham Raiders Minor Football Association at Wal-Mart Can...more
Markham District High School - Heart Month Canvass Blitz Night
Students from Markham District High School participated in a canvass blitz in the community to collect donations and raise awareness towards Heart & Stroke. The students collected ...more
Wake Athon at Markville Secondary School
On the evening of February 25th, students at Markville Secondary Schoool participated in a Wake-A-Thon to help try and make a difference in the world. During the wake-a-thon event,...more
Somerset Jump Rope for Heart
Somerset Academy participated in the Heart and Stroke Foundation “Jump Rope for Heart†event in their gym, Thursday, February 26th. Students from grades 2, 3, 4 as well...more
Markham Receives Lieutenant Governor's Award
On February 24th, Mayor Frank Scarpitti and members of Council invited the public to share in the celebration of receiving the 2008 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for...more
Cheque Presentation - Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation
On February 23rd, Markham Fair officials presented a cheque for $2,000.00 to Allan Bell for the foundation....more
Effective Speaking Contest 2009
The Ontario York Region Heritage Lions Club held their 2nd annual Effective Speaking Contest 2009 on February 28, 2009. The theme of the contest was “Speak Clearly, Speak Wel...more
Amici Spa Annual Breast Cancer Fundraising Gala
The Amici Spa held it's annual Frundraising Gala to help in the fight against breast cancer on the Evening of February 28th. The event included dinner, open bar, gifts, a dance & s...more
Emerging Artists Exhibition
The McKay Art Centre at 197 Main St., in Unionville held a group art exhibition by Emerging Artists in association with The Markham Art Circle, from February 25th until March 1st. ...more
Habitat for Humanity's First Build in Markham
Habitat for Humanity York Region initiated its first build in Markham this year. The project will be a renovation of a historic heritage home, Hawkins House. This home was moved fr...more
York Region Police Media Appreciation Night
On March 3, Members of the media attended the annual Media Appreciation and Awards night hosted by York Regional Police Chief Armand La Barge, to highlight the great work created a...more
Annie
The City Youth Players proudly presented "Annie" at the Vaughan City Playhouse March 5 - 8. Based in Markham, City Youth Players is a non-for-profit theatre company that features ...more
International Women's Day Luncheon
The Whitchurch Stouffiville Chamber of Commerce hosted their International Women's Day Luncheon on Thursday March 5th at the Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club.
Chief Sharon Stinso...more
Participation House
A reception was held to recognize and celebrate the artwork of the residents of Participation House. The show consisted of drawings, paintings, maskmaking and mixed media. Particip...more
Diversity Job Fair - Trillium Grant
On February 27, The Hon. Michael Chan and Gary Gladstone, a volunteer with the Ontario Trillium Foundation, announced funding for a Diversity Job Fair. Hosted by the Federation of ...more
1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament
GetRecD hosted their 1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament Charity Event on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Angus Glen Community Centre in Markham. The tournament was part of the GetRecD ...more
Chicago at Dusk
It was the 5 year anniversary of the annual Gala presented by the Marc Santi Foundation on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Held at LeParc Banquet Centre in Markham, the event featured a l...more
Markham District High School Speaks Up
Markham District High School held a ground breaking forum, which was Ministry approved. The students chose topics to discuss, and once discussion was over, presentations were compi...more
Home Coming for an Afghan War Veteran
Captain Stu Kellock was greeted with a Welcome Home Party on the evening of March 6 after serving a 3 month tour of duty in Afghanistan. He was greated by friends and family at Mar...more
Nicki's Home
Kathy & Sebastian and Robin & Joe, the two Nicholas's parents hosted their 6th annual dinner dance at the Premiere Ballroom on March 7, 2009. Kathy & Sebastian and Robin & Joe met ...more
