Dance performances seem to have caught the masses by storm in recent years – and if you have ever witnessed one personally, it should come as no surprise to you.
Next weekend, a local dance studio will be holding a dance recital entitled "Showtime 2013" at the Flato Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts (101 Town Centre Boulevard, at the corner of Warden and Highway 7.)
The ...
Posted by David Cheung
on June 7, 2013
If you have an appreciation for great photography, come by the Markham North location of Welcome Centre Immigration Services, located at 8400 Woodbine Avenue, Suites 102-103, just south of Highway 7.
Welcome Centre Immigration Services is opening its doors to the public for the juried photo contest and exhibition My Community through My Lens. Twenty-four individuals submitted photos for the contest, ...
Posted by David Cheung
on June 1, 2013
The much-anticipated Unionville Festival is just around the corner! The festival will run all weekend from May 31 to June 2 along Main Street Unionville.
The festival will start on Friday with plenty of live street entertainment, including a cover band, a violin-piano duet and an acoustic band.
Saturday’s itinerary will kick start at 10am with a parade – the largest one in York Region. ...
Posted by David Cheung
on May 27, 2013
The Greater Toronto Area Realtors have just released the latest sales report for April 2013. Last month, 9,811 transactions were reported through the TorontoMLS system, which marks a 2.1% decrease in sales compared to April 2012.
On the other hand, a number of other sales indicators were in positive territory on a year-over-year basis. The number of new listings put on the market 18,270 (up 10.9%), ...
Posted by David Cheung
on May 18, 2013
If you have an appreciation for artistic creations, then come watch great art in the making at the Plein Air Art Challenge on Victoria Day, May 20th from 12:30pm to 5pm.
This is the first painting competition organized by the Ontario Plein Air Society. It is a free event that will take place at Varley Art Gallery (216 Main Street Unionville), where artists will be competing for a chance to win cash ...
Posted by David Cheung
on May 15, 2013
Are you looking for a way to become more connected to your community? Are you interested in learning how you could give back to your community?
If so, the Angus Glen Library is recruiting volunteers for its summer programs.
There will be a volunteer recruitment session on Saturday, May 11, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, which will provide more information on what sorts of volunteer opportunities are available. ...
Posted by David Cheung
on May 6, 2013
With spring in full swing, there are plenty of festivities taking place in Markham to keep your agenda packed! Saturday, May 4 marks the second annual Markham Youth Expo. This event is hosted by the Mayor's Youth Task Force, which is a subsidiary of the Markham Council consisting largely of local youth, as well as town councillors and the Markham mayor. Held at the Markham Civic Center at Warden and ...
Posted by David Cheung
on April 24, 2013
Team tryouts on Saturday April 20th are cancelled due to poor weather. Tryouts will take place as scheduled on Sunday and also next Saturday, April 27. Tryouts for Major and A teams: 11:00-12:30, B teams: 12:30-2:00, C teams: 2:00-3:30.
For further information please email teams@unionvilletennisclub.ca
Posted by David Cheung
on April 20, 2013
The Greater Toronto Area Realtors have just released the latest housing figures for March 2013. Last month, there were 7,765 transactions made through the TorontoMLS system, a 17 per cent fall on a year-over-year basis.
According to Ann Hannah, president of the Toronto Real Estate Board, "Some households have put their decision to purchase on hold as a result of stricter lending guidelines, …the ...
Posted by David Cheung
on April 13, 2013
On Saturday, April 6, the City of Markham will be holding their annual Fit for Heart fundraiser in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, with all proceeds going to the foundation for research and education.
The event will take place from 1pm to 5pm in the gymnasium of the Cornell Community Centre, located at 3201 Bur Oak Avenue. Registration starts at noon.
There will be food vendors, give-aways, ...
Posted by David Cheung
on April 1, 2013