2012 Battling Bands

Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 6 p.m.

Markham Theatre for Performing Arts, 171 Town Centre Blvd. map

Enjoy a memorable evening of incredible entertainment and talent, as young amateur bands compete for a GRAND PRIZE OF $5,000 at the Markham Theatre for Performing Arts.

Bereaved Families ~ York Region is hosting the third 2012 Battling Bands challenge on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at the Markham Theatre for Performing Arts. Funds raised at the event support youth bereavement programs such as the “Missing Pieces Youth Workshop” and on-line support aimed at high school students who are grieving the death of a loved one.

Returning to the 2012 Battling Bands Competition, veteran Judges Joanne Wilder, weekday host and Al Joynes, weekend host for Q107 FM Classic Rock. will once again join the competition, each bringing a wealth of musical and industry experience to their important role as the 2012 Battling Bands official judges and they will be joined by Paul Carroll.

The final outcome of the winning and runner up Bands will be determined by a combination of the votes by the judges and the fans in the theatre audience. The more votes that are cast, the better your favourite Bands chance is to win the grand prize. The prize package is $5,000 which consists of a $1,000 first prize cheque and $4,000 in professional recording studio packages provided by Private Records Studio Inc. Tickets are only $15 for four hours of great music and in support of Bereaved Families ~ York Region youth programs including “Missing Pieces”.

2012 Battling Bands Tickets are available at:
Long & McQuade Music ~ 9833 Highway 48, Markham
BFOYR ~ 17070 Yonge Street, Suite #203, Newmarket
BFOYR Online ~ Diane Humeniuk – bfoyr_info@bellnet.ca
Telephone ~ 905-898-6265 www.bfoyr.com

It is important to remember that teenage years are extremely challenging and many teens require bereavement education and support to cope after experiencing the death of a friend or family member. The Bereaved Families ~ York Region is a registered not-for-profit charity providing programs and services for those grieving the death of a loved one.

Tai Chi Workshop

Let’s celebrate the Year of the Dragon
on Saturday, February 4th, 2012,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
with a Tai Chi Workshop
 led by Mrs. S.L. Kwan
at Zhong Wen Taiji Academy
#9 – 55 Glen Cameron Rd  map

Followed by a Chinese Banquet at 
Legend Restaurant
7289 Yonge Street  map

Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Workshop cost $20 
(FREE to members of ZWTA, Mrs Kwan Tai Chi Group
and other IATLA academies)

Banquet: $40 (please specify if vegetarian food is preferred)
contact Ben for tickets 416 838-8284.

www.zwta.org

Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 3 p.m.

Pacific Mall, 4300 Steeles Ave East  map

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration

This year the Queen observes her Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

There will be a Celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in the Council Chamber at the Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd. (map) on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 2 p.m.

This great event will be commemorated in speeches, and a proclamation will be read.

Cake and tea will be served.

Markham Small Business Centre Seminar:
The Secrets of Social Media Marketing Success

Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6 p.m. - 8 pm

Markham Convergence Centre, Showcase Room
7271 Warden Avenue map

Discover how you can profit from an effective Social Media Marketing strategy.

Learn the essential tips and tools for shaping your own Social Media Marketing strategy from digital marketing experts who have helped North America’s leading business owners boost their online visibility and internet profitability. We’ll provide you with step-by-step guidance and highlight the most effective ways to advance your businesses’ internet profile. By applying these industry techniques, you’ll generate more phone calls, e-mails and tap into a world of networking through Social Media channels.

Learn about the following topics, and more:
- Create a “listening campaign” using free online tools to track when people talk about your brand or products,
- Configure Google Analytics to report on the performance of social media marketing traffic as it hits your site,
- Integrate your website with social media and convert that traffic into leads
- Publish content once and have it appear in multiple places,
- Write an effective “tweet”.

Guest Speaker: Christopher Kata, Chief Technology Officer, Spark Internet Marketing Corporation

Christopher is a partner of Spark Internet Marketing and has over 12 years experience in complex e-business and e-commerce application design and project management. His specialties include Search Engine Optimization and Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Pay Per Click Marketing, and many more.

Registration Fee: $15 (HST included), or only $10 if you are subscribed to the MSBC e-mail list

Pre-registration required. Register Online at: www.msbc.markham.ca
Seating is Limited. Register Early!

Please feel free to contact us for more information,
Markham Small Business Centre
Economic Development Department
Town of Markham
Markham Convergence Centre
7271 Warden Avenue
Markham, ON L3R 5X5
Tel: 905.477.7000 ext.6722
Fax: 905.477.2706
msbc@markham.ca
www.msbc.markham.ca

Directed by Michele Browne

February 8 - 11, 2012 at 8 p.m.

Markham Theatre for Performing Arts, 171 Town Centre Blvd. map

Website: www.markhamlittletheatre.com

$24.00 for single tickets
$21.00 for seniors and students on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Subject to availability, groups of 15 or more may purchase tickets to a performance for $16.00 each.
All box office services are provided by Markham Theatre for Performing Arts.

Click here to purchase tickets online or please call the Box Office at 905-305-SHOW (7469) or 1-866-768-8801. The box office is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Valentine's at Paintlounge

February 10, 11, 12, 14, 2012

Join us for this Valentine’s Day for a one-of-a-kind experience!

Our special Valentine’s package that includes:
two of our popular XS canvases, any two small drinks,
a special Valentine’s treat for you and your loved one at $60 + HST!

Address: 3603 Highway 7 East, Unit 106 map

Learn more!

9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Global Pet Foods
5990 16th Avenue Unit 208 and 210 map

You can help Global Pet Foods turn homeless pets’ stories into happy tales this Valentine’s.

From February 1 - 14, Markham Global Pet Foods store is holding their Annual Show Us Your Heart fundraiser to raise money for Helping Homeless Pets.

You can support your local shelter by visiting Global Pet Foods (5990 16th Avenue Unit 208, 210) from February 1 – 14 to donate.

When you donate as little as $1 in-store Global Pet Foods and Hill’s Science Diet will match it!

To find out more please visit www.Facebook.com/globalpetfoods.

905-471-5593

Markham Guild of Village Crafts'
Soap Making

Saturday, February 4, 2012 

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

11 Church Street  map

Learn soap making from scratch. Students will learn how to make a glorious batch of handmade soap with herb infused oils, combining lavender and topping with calendula petals. Recipes will be provided. Students will be informed by teacher as to some required items they must bring from home.

Fee: $28.00. Material fee: $35.00

Contact instructor Melanie at (416) 453-4390 to register.

For more information about the Markham Guild of Village Crafts and other courses, visit www.guidingstar.ca/MGVC.

Markham Guild of Village Crafts'
Pottery Classes
- Handbuilding and Wheelthrowing

This is an on-going class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. The student acquires technical skills in hand-building and wheelthrowing. Practice both techniques with stoneware clay and porcelain. The experiment in glaze, kiln loading and firing will be discussed as the student advances in knowledge and experience. There is a maximum of 6 students per class to allow for individual attention.

Saturday mornings: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday afternoons: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday mornings: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sunday afternoons: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $245.00 plus material fee $20.00 and clay $15.0

Location Markham Guild, 11 Church Street  map

To register contact instructor Wai-Yu at (416) 219-9708.

For more information about the Markham Guild of Village Crafts and other courses, visit www.guidingstar.ca/MGVC.

Tool Group of Canada Meeting

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Location: Victoria Square Community Centre
 2929 Elgin Mills Road East map
(just east of Highway 404)

The Tool Group of Canada is a group of people who are interested in collecting and studying antique tools. Our members, both male and female, collect a wide variety of tools including wood planes, blacksmith, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, auto, kitchen tools . . . and corkscrews!. We have members across Canada and the U.S.A.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Coffee, Tool Conversations & Selling, Silent Auction
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Meeting

Speaker: John Royce
Topic: Purpose-Built Tools (including Specialized Custom Medical Tools)

Plan to attend our February 4, 2012 meeting. John will show and discuss specialized medical and veterinarian tools that he has constructed. Members are invited to bring medical tools for the "theme display".

Guests are welcomed and are at no charge. Please bring a friend!

www.thetoolgroupofcanada.com

Markham Guild of Village Crafts'
Knitting for Beginners / Intermediate

Learn to cast on, knit and purl stitches, cast off, increase and decrease, as well as pattern reading. Fair Isle, cable, knitting in the round and on 4 needles, will be taught in the Intermediate group. Bring your own project if you have one.

Mondays, February 6 to 27, 2012 (4 weeks), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
or Mondays, March 5 to 26, 2012 (4 weeks), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location Markham Guild, 11 Church Street  map

Fee: $56.00 (material extra)

Instructor: Carol 
Contact Number: (905) 471-7801

www.guidingstar.ca/MGVC 

February 6 - 12, 2012

Splurge on something other than gas.

Carpooling saves you money, time and energy and it helps to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. Looking for others to share a ride with? Smart Commute’s free online ride-matching service CarpoolZone.ca makes it easy!

www.smartcommutemrh.ca

Write Your Winning Resume Workshop

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

You will learn how to highlight your skills and accomplishments effectively to employers. Functional, Chronological and Combination Resumes will be discussed. You will develop the key elements of your resume in this workshop. Follow-up assistance will be provided through resume critiques.

Location: Job Skills' Markham - 4961 Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map

Call 905-948-9996 to book your Workshop. Pre-registration is required.

www.jobskills.org

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $10 plus tax

Location: Kate's Garden, 20 Fred Varley Drive, unit 8 map
Phone: 905-604-2451
Fax: 905-604-2762
Email: care@katesgarden.ca

www.katesgarden.ca

Self Employment Information Session

Thursday, February 9, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

A guest speaker from one of Job Skills' Business Services offices will provide information about self-employment as a career choice. Programs such as the Self Employment Benefits program and the Youth Entrepreneurship Program will be discussed.

Location: Job Skills' Markham - 4961 Highway 7, suites 100 - 101 map

Call 905-948-9996 to book your Workshop. Pre-registration is required.

www.jobskills.org

The Language of Flowers Lunch & Learn

Friday, February 10, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main Street Unionville (at Carlton Road) map

Kate’s been totally inspired by a new novel by Vanessa Diffenbaugh called The Language of Flowers. As well as a riveting story, it shares a detailed history of the secret and romantic messages conveyed by floriography, the language of flowers.

Join us for a most romantic journey learning how to use flowers to beautifully convey sentiments to loved ones. We’ll also share the latest in Valentine flower arranging, and cooking with edible flowers.

Super Chef Anne from Appetizers & More will conjures up a fabulous lunch definitely inspired by chocolate and edible flowers.

Our Language of Flowers Booklet and Dictionary is also included.

This Special Event includes a warm-up Coffee Break, great shopping and a tour of the latest at Varley Art Gallery too!

Fee: $35 plus tax

Phone: 905-604-2451
Email: care@katesgarden.ca

www.katesgarden.ca