Events for January 2008.
It's in Your "Breast" Interest...
To check out the Thinga-ma-boob! The Canadian Cancer Society was at the Upper Canada Mall last month selling informative keychains to educate women on the importance of mammograms ...more
Christmas Crafts & Holiday Cheer!
This past month the Annual Craft Sale was held by the Volunteer Auxilliary at the Newmarket Health Centre (located at 194 Eagle St). This Christmas Bazaar and Silent Auction includ...more
ORMTA Hosts Canada Music Week Recital
The Newmarket & Area Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association hosted a spectacular recital last month at the Northridge Community Church. Piano, violin and voca...more
St. Andrew's Turkey Supper
Once again the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church hosted their scrumptious turkey supper, with a great turnout for a delicious home cooked meal. Church goers, friends and family all ...more
The Keynotes Kick it Up!
The Keynotes Seniors' Choir brought a great deal of holiday cheer to the Seniors' Meeting Place last month with their beautiful performance of an evening of choral music. Friends a...more
Jazz Vocalist Melissa Stylianou Hits Newmarket!
Resurgence Theatre Company hosted a very special Christmas concert in support of the York Shakespeare Festival. The event featured multiple National Jazz Award nominee Melissa Sty...more
Community Cancer Research Forum
The Holland River Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society presented their first Community Cancer Research Forum last month at Pickering College; an informative and interesting evening ...more
Olivia Takes Off 20 Inches!
Miss Olivia Johnson turned 10 years old last month and has already become quite the humanitarian! After years of growing her lovely brown hair on her 10th birthday she chopped off ...more
Silent Shop 'Till You Drop
This past month, the TLC Pregnancy Centre held a Christmas Silent Auction Shopping Night at Madsen's Greenhouse. Coffee, tea and desserts were offered and live music kept guests en...more
The Scott Woods Band Rocks Madsen's
The Scott Woods Band brought some holiday cheer to a packed house at Madsen's Greenhouse last month. The concert was an effort to raise money for Christ the King Graceland Independ...more
Get Your Turkey On!
This past month the Newmarket Lioness Club held their 9th Annual Turkey Dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion. Tickets were only $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12, not a ba...more
Breakfast with Santa
The Friends of the Elman W. Campbell Museum hosted a continental breakfast for families last month, where kids got the opportunity to visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus! It was great fun,...more
Holiday Home Tour
Last month was the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Holiday Home Tour, hosted by Pickering College. Seven homes were featured this year in the Aurora, Newmarket and Stouffville area ...more
Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk
The Running Room held their annual one KM walk/run that all community members were welcome to come out to. Not only does this event bring friends and family together for some fun a...more
Sing Your Heart Out at the Library
The Newmarket Public Library invited families in for a fun morning of songs at A Kid's Gotta Sing. Parents with their 6 month to 4 year olds enjoyed singing, dancing and playing wi...more
Popeye's Supplements Now in Town!
The grand opening of Popeye's Supplements was a great success last month, with lots of people coming out to see what they were all about! Popeye's had plenty to offer, as they have...more
H.O.G's Year End Bash
The York Region Chapter of the Harley Owners Group held their pirate themed year end celebration, with awards, dinner and dancing! It was a fantastic evening, volunteers were recog...more
Fred's Christmas Wish
Generosity abounds during the holiday season and this year Fred Johnston was an amazing example of that with his Toy Drive Christmas Wish Party. Guests brought along a gift that we...more
John's Jams
Local talent John Thompson released a fantastic album called "Live in Harmony" last month and held a release party at the Stellar Music Conservatory. Friends, fans and family came ...more
Toys for Tots - Another Big Success!
York Regional Police and Central York Fire Services partnered with Canadian Tire to support their 11th annual Toys for tots campaign. All items donated will be collected at a centr...more
