Please find below Community events for Durham and York Region.
This information is obtained from the City of Pickering and Town of Markham's websites'.
If you have a community event you would like to add, please email us @ robertsl@sutton.com.
Tuesday, March 16 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
OPG FREE Family Swim
Bring the family for a FREE Swim sponsored by Ontario Power Generation!
City Partnership, contact 905.683.6582 Pickering Recreation Complex
Sunday, March 21 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Special Olympic Swim Meet
One-day swim qualifying event for Special Olympians. Hosted by the Canadian Progress Club, Durham Region Women.
Contact Mary Sawyer at 416.412.5681 Pickering Recreation Complex
Tuesday, March 23 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Your Money! Seminar for Parents and Teens
Finance is about deciding what you want to do and planning how to do it.
Free Library Program for Teens, contact 905.831.6265 ext. 6243 Central Library
Thursday, March 25 to Sunday, March 28
Daffodil Days
During Daffodil Days, join the fight against cancer by buying a bunch of daffodils for $7 a bunch or 2 bunches for $12. When you purchase daffodils from the Canadian Cancer Society, you provide a lifeline to everything we do: from research to maintaining community outreach programs, and advocacy. Volunteers will be selling daffodils at local grocery stores, drug stores, big retailers, shopping malls, LCBOs and Beer Stores throughout the Durham Region. Contact durhamdaffodils@ontario.cancer.ca for more information.
Saturday, March 27 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Girls Day Out
Girls Incorporated of Durham's annual "Girls Day Out!" play day fundraiser is a great way to spend a day. This is a day for women to gather and try out new activities or join in on some old favourites. From chocolate making or martini mixing to belly dancing or karate. Women ages 19 and up will enjoy themselves while benefiting Girls Inc. at the same time. Of the approximately 34 classes offered, guests will have the chance to participate in four of their top choice classes, along with an amazing lunch, silent auction, and much more. All the proceeds raised from this event go directly to support Girls Inc. programming which gives girls the tools they need to succeed. Admission: $100 Registration packages are available online at www.girlsinc-durham.org Contact Yvette Nechvatal-Drew, Executive Director at
905.428.8111 ext. 24 or yndrew@durham.girls-inc.org Trafalgar Castle School - Whitby
Saturday, March 27 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Earth Hour
Attention: Pickering Residents. You are asked to see the world in a whole new light by taking part in Earth Hour and register your participation in "My Challenge" at www.sustainablepickering.com.
Contact Kristy Kilbourne at 905.420.4660 ext. 2170 Throughout the City
Saturday, April 3 10:00 am
Easter Parade
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606 & the Ladies Auxiliary proudly present the Annual Easter Parade. Put on your best Easter bonnet, decorate your bike, wagon or doll carriage to win great prizes! Free lunch and activities at the Legion following the parade.
Contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext. 2098 Parade Route:
East on Annland St. at Liverpool Rd. to Krosno Blvd. and east on Krosno Blvd.
"Getting Ready For Ontario Sales Tax Harmonization (HST)" Seminar
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd.
Cost: $10.00
Find out how harmonization will impact you as a small business owner. Topics include: - Implications of Harmonization - Getting Ready for Harmonization - What does the HST for Ontario apply to - Reporting Requirements - Transitional Rules - Point-of-Sale Rebates - Issues for Specific Industries Guest Speaker: Harry Chana, Senior Manager, BDO Canada LLP. Presented by the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre. Pre-registration required. Please register online at www.msbec.markham.ca
Organizer: Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre
Telephone: 905-248-2736
Email Contact: ddelossantos@markham.ca
Website Address: www.msbec.markham.ca
3rd Annual FIT-A-THON
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bill Crothers S.S- 44 Main St. Markham, ON
Cost: Youth $15 Adults/Teachers $50
3rd annual FIT-a-THON, a fundraiser that benefits abused women and children who resides at DR. Roz's Healing Place. Participate, pledge prizes. Participants complete and/or are challenged in various fitness activities such as high energy aerobics, dance, circuit work outs, yoga poses etc. Participants collect pre-pledges that culminate into a fitness competition which puts their fitness to the test.
Organizer: Dr. Roz's Healing Place
Telephone: 416-264-0823
Email Contact: info@drrozshealingplace.com
Website Address: www.drrozshealingplace.com
Ontario SPCA York Region Branch Microchip Clinic
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 16586 Woodbine Avenue, Newmarket
Every year thousands of pets in Ontario go missing and many do not find their way home. Protect your pet by attending one of the Microchip Clinics being held at the York Region Branch of the Ontario SPCA. This permanent identification will allow finders to easily identify your pet should an accidental escape occur by providing them with important information to allow your dog or cat to be returned quickly and safely to you. Call 905-898-7122 Ext. 306 for more info.
Organizer: Ontario SPCA York Region Branch
Telephone: 905-898-7122
Email Contact: mohill@ospca.on.ca
Website Address: www.yorkregion.ontariospca.ca
2010 Markham-Stouffville MS Walk
Date: Sunday, April 18, 2010 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Brother Andre Catholic High School- 6106 16th Ave E
The Markham-Stouffville MS Walk organizing committee would like to invite everyone to come out and Walk to help end MS on Sunday, April 18th. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Register today at www.mswalks.ca Every Step Matters.
Event Organizer: MS Society of Canada
Telephone : 1-888-822-84
Email Contact: alison.foreman@mssociety.ca
Website Address: www.mswalks.ca
