Events for August 2012.
4th Annual Anne Murray Golf Classic in Support of Colon Cancer Canada
On June 26th, over 200 golf players joined together to raise money for colon cancer in the 4th Annual Anne Murray Golf Classic hosted by Angus Glen Golf Club.
Since the tournament...more
Bed Races on Main St Unionville
After being postponed once, the bed race on Main St Unionville took place on a slightly drizzly day. Teams of five raced hospital beds down the Main Street in support of the Markha...more
Toy Box Circus Show
The Wonderful World of Circus presented the annual performance group show for local kids in Markham. The theme for the show asked the question; Ever wonder what happens inside a to...more
Taste of Asia 2012
This annual multicultural event hosted by the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM), the Association of Progressive Muslims of Ontario (APMO) and the Town of Markham wa...more
The Hilton Open House
The Hilton Hotel on Highway & Warden media and dignitaries to their first art exhibition at the end of June. The free event included hors d’ouvres, drinks, an art show, jewelry s...more
Dusk Dance Evening
St. Michael Catholic Academy hosted their 2nd annual Dusk Dance evening on Tuesday, June 19th. The evening featured site specific dances in all dance styles and was a showcase of s...more
Amici Spa Cheque Presentation
It was another successful year for Amici Spa's Gala which was held in February in Vaughan. Amici Spa presented Allan Bell from the Markham Stouffville Hospital with a cheque for $7...more
Customer Appreciation BBQ
Benjamin Moore gave back to the community in Markham by holding a 1 year anniversary BBQ. Mark, with the help of his son Ryan, were serving the hungry customers outside, while insi...more
McCafe Music Tour
McDonald’s Canada, and Steve Forman, a local McDonald's owner, invited SNAP out to a special performance. The McCafé Music Tour visited the 7600 Kennedy Rd location of McDonalds...more
McDonalds Grand Re-Opening
The McDonalds at 7600 Kennedy Rd has gone through a major face lift, inside and out. Local owner Steve Forman and family invited guests out to celebrate the day with a ribbon cutti...more
The Calder Cup comes to Markham
The Calder Cup is was at Major Milliken in Markham for everyone to soak up the sun, the steep history of the trophy, and meet one of Markham's future hockey stars. Markham's own Mi...more
Mindful Art Show
A series of mixed media collage by Linda Ruscio McIntosh were on display at the McKay Art Centre. The opening reception brought out family, friends and art lovers to view the fanta...more
YRP Charity Ride4Styles
Police in York Region honored their late colleague, Const. Garrett Styles, with a 40-kilometre charity bike ride in York Region ending in Markham. Styles, 32, was killed during a r...more
Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal
The award ceremony for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal that was held at Fireside Lounge with Minister Peter Kent making a special presentation to mark the end of the o...more
Rotary Ribfest
As a bit of a meat-a-holic, the smells and atmosphere were almost too much yet again this year. The ribs were fantastic as always, the Ribbers were happy once the weather cleared, ...more
Happy Birthday!
Hilda Pearson was joined by family and friends at the Rouge Valley Retirement Home to celebrate her 100th birthday.
Greetings were brought from the City of Markham by Councillor ...more
Opening Day!
This is the second year of the market located west of the Old Historic Unionville Train Station on Station Lane. The market is open every Sunday from 10-3 until October 10th. Stive...more
Celebration!
Participation House celebrated its 40th anniversary in June. Opened in 1972, it is one of Ontario's major service providers for adults with multiple disabilities. As well as its Bu...more
Canada Day!
Senior residents of the new City of Markham gathered at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel for lunch and the opportunity to celebrate Canada Day and the new City of Markham. Volunteers fro...more
MBT Annual General Meeting
Markham Board of Trade welcomed three new Directors and announced two new exciting initiatives at its 31st Annual General Meeting.
Chair Frank DelZotto, and the entire 2011/12 exe...more
