Events Affecting Ward 1 Residents
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CHILDREN RIDE FREE if they bring their Teddy Bear at teh York-Durham trains - Sunday, JUly 11, 2010 ..... -
YORK-DURHAM RAILWAY TEDDY BEAR TRAINSCHILDREN RIDE FREE when they bring their Teddy Bears
Teddy Bear Limited from Uxbridge and Stouffville – July 11th, 2010
Ride the Heritage Train with the special Teddy Bear Limited trains on Sunday, July 11th.
This bi-annual event is a very popular fun day for youngsters, who can bring their teddy bear along to get "checked out" by Dr. Bear to make sure their teddy can still provide lots of hugs & cuddles.
In addition to Dr. Bear the train features Giggles the Clown with free face painting and balloon animals.
Children who bring along their teddy bear will enjoy a complimentary ride, when accompanied by an adult (Max 2 children per adult).
The trains depart Uxbridge Station at 10:00 a.m. and 2.30 pm. Along with a departure from Stouffville at Noon. There are plenty of seats for everyone, no reservations are required.
The York-Durham Heritage Railway offers a great way to share the fun of an unforgettable summer journey along the Oak Ridges Moraine, one of the most scenic railway routes in Southern Ontario. With the open door baggage car in service, there are great rural vistas to be seen along the way.
For more information visit the YDHR website at www.ydhr.on.ca.
Annual General Meeting - 21st of June
Ward One (South) Thornhill Residents Inc.Notice of Annual General Meeting – 21st of June 2010
Are you coming to our Monday, 21st June Meeting?
Location: Hall of St Volodymyr Ukrainian Church
15 Church Lane (First north street on John Street)
Thornhill, ON L3T 2G4
Time: 7:15 p.m.
We will discover :
1. What the Ward One (South) Community thinks is important in 2010... you have a say!
2. Receive an update from our local councillor – Valerie Burke
3. Receive an Update from the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Americas
4. Police – Safety Update and the Community, identity theft, scamming
Please, RSVP today to let us know if you think you can come.
Evelin Elison
George Jenkyn
Co-Presidents
Charlie Clifford Park - Gailic Mustard Pull - Saturday, 22, 2010 .....
President of Native Plant Society is inviting everybody to another Garlic Mustard Pull this Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Charlie Clifford Park.
Charlie Clifford Memorial Park is nestled behind the rail way tracks between Hunt Club Crt, Bayview Forest Lane and Sprucewood Dr. in Thornhill.
St Anthony celebration at the Britania Pub Wednesday May 19, 2010 ....
St Anthony celebration at the Britania Pub ....
Date: Wednesday May 19, 2010
Time: From 6:00 p.m.
Where: Britannia Pub, 7359 Yonge Street, Thornhill (South/East corner of Yonge/Clark Street)
Great prizes will be available.
"LEAP into Action" Fundraiser Night at the Britannia Pub
LEAP is a volunteer based "non-profit" program & thus there are many start-up costs involved. Please show your support by joining us on this launch evening!
What can you expect?
* Cost $10 per entry per adult (all fund proceeds go to LEAP costs) & children are free. Each entry ticket will provide you with a raffle ticket to win draw prizes
* A fun evening to mingle & meet old & new St Anthony friends
* Take the night off from cooking! Enjoy some fabulous food at the Britannia.
* All are welcome! Please forward to your friends!
** If anyone has any prizes they would like to donate to our draw that would be most appreciated! Please contact sue@kool-ideas.com or connie@masonms.com
Support our community!
IMPORTANT MEETING MAY 11, 2010 ....
Tonight, Tuesday May 11 at 7 Pm Markham Council is scheduled to decide Markham's Future. Please attendLocation: NW Corner of Hwy 7 and Warden, Council Chambers
Ten Reasons why Markham Council should Vote for "No Urban Expansion"
1. Protect farmland - Stop the paving of 9 to 10 million square metres of top class farmland; 60% of Markham (127 square kilometres) has already been urbanized
2. Avoid Higher Taxes - Markham Staff Reports show that Urban Expansion will increase taxes more than "No Urban Expansion"
3 Avoid Greater Traffic Gridlock - Markham Staff Reports show that Urban Expansion will increase Traffic more than "No Urban Expansion"
4. Avoid More Water Pollution - TRCA Reports show that Urban expansion will increase water pollution, including E. Coli bacteria levels
5. Avoid Erosion, Flooding and Liability - TRCA Reports show that Urban Expansion will increase downstream flooding and erosion, increasing property damage in Unionville and greatly increasing Markham's financial liability for downstream damage
6. Continue to Lead and Excel - The choice of Leadership and Sustainability is "No Urban Expansion" - other Canadian towns and cities are looking to Markham for continued leadership; not the mediocrity represented by another urban expansion
7. Support Affordable, Transit Serviceable Communities - Markham needs to intensify near transit modes and diversify its housing types to provide accommodation for youth, seniors and new Canadians, and to support better transit to reduce traffic gridlock and provide affordable, efficient transportation
8. Choose Wisdom, Vision and Sustainability - the Suzuki Foundation, the Canadian Association of Physicians, the GTA Greenbelt Alliance and many other highly respected groups support "No Urban Expansion"
9. Let the Province Deal with Problems it Created - the Province "put the cart before the horse" by assigning growth targets before completing the necessary scientific studies (Watershed Strategy, Agricultural Assessment) and the Province has reneged on necessary transit funding, therefore Markham has a strong case for saying "No Urban Expansion" and insisting on a 30 to 40% reduction in growth allocation to avoid sprawl onto top class farmland
10. Choose Voters Interests over Developers Interests - other prosperous and leading towns like Waterloo have seen citizen uprisings which have successfully insisted on "No Urban Expansion" by voting for visionary community leaders who place voters interests ahead of developers interests
Frost Warning : Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham .......
Frost Warning : Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham
Issued at 4:39 AM EDT Monday 10 May 2010
Summary
Extensive frost early this morning. This is a warning that at or near zero ground temperatures will cause frost in parts of these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.
Details
Extensive frost is occurring over most locales in Southern Ontario early this morning. The frost is more patchy near the Great Lakes and in eastern sections. Temperatures are forecast to rapidly rise above freezing this morning as the strong may sun asserts itself. Frost is likely to form again tonight most of Southern Ontario with the exception of southwestern sections.
Forgot to do your taxes, are you late with you taxes? Support outr local business .......
Support our local business and visit one of our local shops:======================================
Tax Saver - Financial Services
at 302 John Street, Unit 4.
(just in front of Oregano's side entrance)at the Thornhill Square Shopping Centre.
Income taxes, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Insurance
fone: 905-731 51 60
Open Monday to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All other times by appointment
Closed: Saturday and Sundays.
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Thornhill Visual artists studio tour May 7,8 and 9 - - - - - - - -
Fall Thornhill artists studio tour and saleThornhlll has a tradition of having amazing artists.
Friday, May 8 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 10 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
To have a preview of the beautiful art, location and times
visit: http://www.thornhillva.com for map of tour
Rally to stop OVER-DEVELOPMENT - May 1 at 1 p.m. .......
ATTEND THE RALLY TO STOP OVER-DEVELOPMENT AT AN ALREADY HIGHLY CONGESTED DON MILLS AND STEELES ON SATURDAY MAY 1ST @ 1PM:http://tinyurl.com/3yf5n7a
Also, please attend the Public Meeting to be held at Markham Civic Centre, Tuesday, May 4th, 7pm, Council Chambers – this is an issue that affects us all. Markham Civic Centre is located at the NW corner of Highway 7 and Warden, parking on-site, accessible by YRT and VIVA.
The re-development of the Shops On Steeles (S.O.S) is a microcosm of the woes which currently befall all municipalities – over-development, densification, narrow-visioned self-serving developers, traffic congestion, infrastructure shortcomings, transit etc.
THIS IS A CALL TO ACTION – HELP SUPPORT THE RESIDENTS OF MARKHAM AND WILLOWDALE!!!
www.willowdaleneighbourhood.ca
2010 - Pomona Mills Annual PLANTING - Saturday, May 1....
Pomona Mills Park Conservationists invite you to theAnnual Community Clean Up
Sunday, April 25th, 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the East corner of Forest Park Crescent and Henderson Avenue in the Park. Refreshments will be served! Gloves and bags provided.
Annual Planting will be Saturday, May 1st
Planting will be at the meadow behind the cemetery and church on Church Lane.
For more information on either event, please contact: Barbi Lazarus (416) 551-0846 palapi@rogers.com
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