Markham Review

UNIONVILLE REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY
2019-11-11
Remembrance Day Ceremony is at the Cenotaph at Crosby Arena, 210 Main Street Unionville from 10.45 to 11.30 a.m. Lest We Forget!

HOCKEY HELPS THE HOMELESS TOURNAMENT
2019-11-15
Hockey Helps the Homeless is a national registered charitable organization that coordinates one-day fantasy hockey tournaments where men and women get a chance to play with former NHL pros and/or Female Gold-Medal Olympians. The proceeds will help people who will experience homelessness in Canada this year. Location: Angus Glen Community Centre and Centennial Community Centre.
For more information, visit www.hockeyhelpsthehomeless.com.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
2019-11-15 - 2019-11-17
Home for the Holidays, held at Markham Fairgrounds, offers over 130 juried exhibitors from all over Ontario as well as Nova Scotia exhibiting Christmas decorating accents and accessories, furnishings, Christmas ornaments in stained glass, candles, food, Christmas cookies, jewelry and thousands of affordable unique Christmas gift ideas for family and friends. Cost: $9/adults; $8/seniors and $3/children; 2 and under are free.
For more information, visit www.homefortheholidays.ca.

CF Markville Tree Lighting Ceremony
2019-11-15 18:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
Standing 36-feet tall, the tree will be lit through an interactive ceremony and musical performance, hosted by Nicole Servinis. Families and friends are invited to gather on Level 1 in the Centre Court, with special guest DJ Matthew Romeo, to take part in the festivities and ring in the holiday season.
Visit www.cfshops.com/markville.html

GOODIES OLDIES GOLDEN SONGS
2019-11-16
Join the Goldies Oldies Golden Songs held at Markham First Place at 9 p.m.

RISE OF THE SPARTANS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
2019-11-16 - 2019-11-17
Support the athletes participating in the Rise of the Spartans volleyball tournament which will be held at Pan Am Centre.
For more information, visit www.tsvl.org/tournaments.

SPELLING BEE CONTESTS
2019-11-16 - 2019-11-17
The annual Spelling Bee Contest is held at Markham Civic Centre.
For more information, visit www.ypam.ca/spelling.

INDEED.CA JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP
2019-11-20
This is a free information and mentoring session with Indeed’s job squad. Location: the plaza at Markham Road and Denison Street.
For more information, visit www.jvstoronto.org/markham.

LUNCH AND LEARN AT THE VARLEY ART GALLERY
2019-11-20
This is an informal artist talk that provides our community with the opportunity to learn about current and future exhibitions, as well as hear about ongoing curatorial research happening at the Varley Art Gallery.
For more information, call 905 477 7000 ext. 3274 or email varley@markham.ca.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ON MAIN STREET MARKHAM
2019-11-22
This is an annual family tradition held on Main Street Markham. The event opens to the public at 6 p.m. Don’t miss the fireworks and the tree lightening at the end.

MARKHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE
2019-11-23
Santa Claus will be in Markham to celebrate the 47th Annual Santa Claus Parade and everyone is invited. The parade features close to 100 floats, marching bands and representatives from the City’s business and cultural communities.
For more information, visit www.markhamsantaclausparade.com.

YORK BASKETEERS
2019-11-23
Basketeers was created to help women in need of shelter to start fresh away from the abuser. By creating a “New Beginnings” basket, we can show these women in need that someone out there cares for them. You can bring your basket and stay for a while at this event to enjoy refreshments and meet representatives from our Region’s four shelters. The event will take place at Presbyterian Church, 600 Village Parkway, Unionville.
For more information and to register your basket, visit www.basketeerrs.org.

NEWTONS TAEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIP
2019-11-23 - 2019-11-24
Newtons Taekwon-do Championship with be held at Markham Pan Am Centre.
For more information, visit www.newtonstaekwondo.ca.

MARKHAM GARDEN AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CHRISTMAS FLOWER SHOW AND BAKE SALE
2019-11-25
Markham Garden and Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting and Christmas Flower Show and Bake Sale will be held at Markham Village Community Centre. Refreshments are served at 7.30 p.m. and the meetings begin at 8.00 p.m.

Kyogen performance at Varley Gallery
2019-11-30
The Longevity Sack: The Master of the house, seizing his opportunity when his terrifying wife is away visiting her family, has Taro Kaja deliver divorce papers to her. The wife, of course, returns in a furious rage, but the Master is too proud to change his mind despite his wife’s anger. The wife then brings a large sack to take her share of their belongings. The Master says that, if she grants him the divorce, she can take whatever she wants. The wife is overjoyed and starts looking for things to stuff into the sack, but can you guess the last item she puts in it?

This work is a masterpiece that invites the audience to laugh at the subtleties of love between husband and wife.
Visit www.varleygallery.ca for more details.

MARKHAM MOVES EXHIBITION
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-31
Markham Moves spotlights transportation throughout the ages and it is fun for all ages. You can learn how transportation has changed over time and how it has affected our community. This exhibition also offers hands-on activities and play areas. Location: Markham Museum
For more information, visit www.markhammuseum.ca.

WHAT IS MARKHAM? DISCOVER OUR EVOLVING COMMUNITY
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-31
Visitors at Markham Museum will be able to explore changes in our landscape, the way we worked and went to school, and how we came together as a community over the past 100 years. This exhibition will also include aerial photography, a virtual tour of Markham Village in 1910 and a place for visitors to record their memories of Markham Fair.
For more information, visit www.markhammuseum.ca.

197 MAIN STREET EXHIBITION
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-31
In this exhibition, F. H. Varley’s basement studio is revisited through artworks, tools and objects from the period 1957-1969 when the artist lived in Unionville. The gallery is divided into two separate areas, a domestic interior and a studio, both inspired from photographs from the McKay Art Centre of that time.
For more information, visit www.markham.ca.

MARKHAM CONCERT BAND PRESENTS A SEASONAL CELEBRATION
2019-12-01
The show, held at FLATO Markham Theatre, has a great playlist of holiday favourites, including Greensleeves and the music from Home Alone.
For more information, visit www.mcband.ca.

CHORUS YORK PRESENTS CELEBRATING THE SEASON
2019-12-01
Join Chorus York to listen to Christmas and seasonal music and sing along as well. Tickets are available at the door for $30.
For more information, please visit www.chorusyork.ca.

TOUT-MONDE: MARKHAM
2019-12-01 - 2020-01-05
This project aims to generate a series of encounters between artists and communities, as well as between neighbors, friends and strangers. The artworks presented in the exhibition are commissioned by Elegoa Cultural Productions with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, New Chapter Program, in partnership with the Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto and the Varley Art Gallery Markham.
For more information, visit www.markham.ca.

TABLE TENNIS – DROP IN
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-20
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, until December 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. bring a friend and enjoy playing table tennis or just meet others that share the same enthusiasm for the game.

MARKHAM FLATO THEATRE DECEMBER SHOWS
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-31
December 7: Sounds of Christmas at 8 p.m.
December 8: Sounds of Christmas at 2.30 p.m.
December 12: Countermeasure – Made to Measure at 8 p.m.
December 13: John McDermott Family Christmas with special guest Dala at 8 p.m.
December 14: Kindred Spirits Orchestra – Redemption at 8 p.m.
December 22: A Swinging’ Christmas with Toronto All-Star Big Band at 2 p.m.
December 27: Songs of Pride Land – The Music of the Lion King at 7 p.m.
December 28: Songs of Pride Land – The Music of the Lion King at 2 p.m.
December 30: Canada’s Ballet Jörgen – The Nutcracker – A Canadian Tradition at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
December 31: Canada’s Ballet Jörgen – The Nutcracker – A Canadian Tradition at 2 p.m.

CF Markville Holiday Fun
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-24
December 5, 12 and 19: Get in the holiday spirit and catch some talented local DJs spinning the season’s most festive tunes.
Until December 24: Photos visit with Santa near the Bay Court. (Sensitive Santa available with less lighting and crowds on December 8 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for individuals with autism.)
Visit www.cfshops.com/markville.html

INTERNATIONAL TABLE TENNIS FEDERATION CHALLENGE PLUS CANADA OPEN
2019-12-02 - 2019-12-08
The event will be held at Markham Pan Am Centre and it is organized by Table Tennis Canada.
For more information, visit www.ttcanada.ca.

WINTER WREATH WORKSHOP
2019-12-03
Choose from a vast array of berries, cones, ribbons, baubles and embellishments to decorate your own 24” Winter Greens wreath. Workshops are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
For more information and to register, go to www.katesgarden.ca.

MEN OF THE DEEPS – CHRISTMAS IN THE MINE
2019-12-05
Cape Breton’s Men of the Deeps choir have been travelling the world as Canadian Ambassadors, singing and story-telling. The group is composed of retired coal miners, giving audiences through song a sense of life as a miner in a mining town, also presenting some of Cape Breton’s rich folklore and culture.
For more information, visit www.markhamtheatre.ca.

LUXURY COSMETICS WAREHOUSE SALE
2019-12-05 - 2019-12-08
At this warehouse sale you will be able to purchase Cosmetics, skincare, hair care and all of the beauty essentials from leading prestige brands in the beauty industry. Location: Markham Fairgrounds.

MARKHAM VILLAGE OPEN MIC
2019-12-05 - 2019-12-26
Every Thursday at the Duchess join the longest running weekly live music event in the city of Markham. Sign up begins at 8 p.m. All are welcome.

MARKHAM ROYALS HOME GAMES
2019-12-06 - 2019-12-20
The Markham Royals are a Junior “A” ice hockey team from Markham. They are part of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Games will be held on December 6, 13 and 20.
For more information and to view the schedule, visit www.markhamroyals.pointstreaksites.com.
