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December 1 - 24
Tree of Hope
Upper Canada Mall, Yonge St. Drop by the Ontario
SPCA tree and hang a paw in honor or in memory of your pet, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
Volunteers needed! 905-898-7122 |
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December 21 - 24
Live Nativity Pageant
Presented to the Community by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and The Town
Of Newmarket.
Fairy Lake Park, Water St., December , 21-23 at 7 & 8 p.m. December 24 at 7 p.m. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Subject to
change. Contact the Town of Newmarket at 905-895-5193. |
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December 21
Or Hadash Chanukah Party
Location TBA (Please call for info). 9 a.m. All
are welcome for our annual community Chanukah party. Includes a potluck lunch.
905-898-2220. |
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December 21
Chanukah 1ST Candle Lighting Ceremony
Upper Canada Mall, Upper level by Guest Services, 17600 Yonge St. 5 p.m. Please join us for the lighting of the first Chanukah candle on
the Or Hadash Menorah at the mall. 908-898-2220. |
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December 31
Tim Hortons First Night Newmarket Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Drive. Live Outdoor
family entertainment 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Enjoy horse drawn wagon rides and free skating. At the
end of the evening be dazzled by the grand finale countdown at 9 p.m. Children under 12
must be accompanied by an adult. Subject to change. Contact the Town of Newmarket at
905-895-5193. |
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January 2 from 8:30 p.m.-12 midnight.
Happy Valley Olde Time Square Dance
Newmarket Seniors' Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr.
$5 members & $6 guests.
Live music, refreshments available. For more info contact Ron Scott 905-473-2034,
www.newmarket.ca |
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| February |
February 9, 16
Open House for Taoist Tai Chi Society
16700 Bayview Ave. (at Mulock) Unit 211. Taoist Tai Chi
Open House 7-9 p.m. for classes starting this month. To confirm location and time call
905-836-1219, www.newmarkettaichi.com |
February 14
Upper Canada Chordsmen Deliver Singing Valentines
Make Valentine's Day even more special with a singing valentine delivered by a barbershop
quartet. The Upper Canada Chordsmen deliver singing Valentines as a fun and exciting new
way to send a valentine message to a sweetheart, or special someone. Money raised is for
the Southlake Regional Health Centre. For more info or to place an order 905-715-6767,
www.chordsmen.ca/valentines.html |
February 15
The Piano Studio Gala Concert
Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres.
Features professional staff performances in piano, violin, voice and guitar. All proceeds
raised goes to the Student Scholarship Fund. $20 and $10 for students. 24-hour ticket
order hotline 905-953-5122, www.newmarket.ca/theatre and click on the Newtix logo to order
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February 22 -28
Scout-Guide Week
Commemorates the birthdays of the organization's founders, Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, and
focuses on promoting scouting and guiding activities. February 22, Thinking Day.
www.scouts.ca |
February 24
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast
Newmarket Seniors' Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. $5/person. Call the Seniors' Meeting Place for more info. 905-953-5325,
www.newmarket.ca |
February 24
Annual Pancake Supper
St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Church St. (One block West of Main St. one block North of
Eagle St.)
Three sittings 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Seniors and children (12 and under) $5 and Adults $8.
905-853-7285, www.stpaulsnewmarket.org |
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| March |
MARCH (DATES TBA)
Easter Egg Decorating Workshops 2009
The Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S. 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m. Watch for our ever popular Easter Egg workshops on the Town Page
of the Era Banner. Dye your own Easter Eggs $4/per person, Ages 5+, and Ukrainian Easter
Egg Workshop $15/person, Ages 6+. Pre-registration required. 905-953-5314,
www.newmarket.ca |
MARCH 17 - 20
March Break Mayhem
Located at the Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St. (hosted by The Elman W. Campbell Museum),
Tues.-March 17-20, 2009, 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m. Suitable for ages 6+. Activities will
include stilt walking, hula hoops, ring tosses, graces and marbles. Make something cool
for your room! Children under 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver 18 years of age or
over. Parents please note: This is not a day camp and there are no lunchroom facilities.
$5/child. Pre-registration required. 905-953-5314, www.newmarket.ca |
MARCH 17
St. Patrick's Day Family Event
Location TBA, 9 a.m.-12 noon
Enjoy live entertainment, spring crafts, fun games and activities. Don't forget to wear
green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Subject to change. Contact the Town of Newmarket at 905-895-5193, www.newmarket.ca |
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| April |
APRIL (DATES TBA)
13TH Annual Newmarket Home Show
Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Dr. All-day event Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Over 5000 people enjoy this marvelous display of home, business, cottage and life show of
great products and services. 905-898-5900, www.newmarketchamber.ca. |
APRIL 11
3RD Annual Doggy Easter Egg Hunt
Held on the grounds of the Ontario SPCA York Region Shelter, 16586 Woodbine Ave. Bring
your pup and join the hunt at the York Region Branch's Doggie Easter Egg Hunt. Every egg
has treats for your four legged friend to give them a day of fun and frolic. It's great
fun for the whole family. 905-898-7122 www.yorkregionospca.om |
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