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"Marketing to Attract the Ideal Customer" Seminar
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Markham Executive Offices, 3601 Highway 7 East, Suite 400
Cost: $10.00 Join us for two sessions and the third is free!

Did you know that not all customers are created equal? The ideal customer is more loyal, gives more referrals and generates more profit for your business. Learn how to discover who is and who is not your ideal customer, and how to retain them. Facilitated by: Ernesta Rossi, Partner, Advantis Communications. Presented by the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre. Pre-registration required. Please register online at www.msbec.markham.ca

Organizer: Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre
Telephone: 905-248-2736
Email Contact: ddelossantos@markham.ca
Website Address: www.msbec.markham.ca

Markham Concert Band - "Sea to Sky"
Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd.
Cost: $20.50 Adults; $15.50 Seniors

The Markham Concert Band performs at the Markham Theatre at 3 pm on Sunday, March 7. "Sea to Sky" is a major work by Ralph Ford describing the natural beauty of British Columbia. It features The Lion's Gate, Shannon Falls, Stawamus Chief and Beyond Whistler. Celebrate the Winter Olympics venue in music. Plus lots of toe-tapping music and some surprises! Tickets are $20.50 & $15.50. Call 905-305-7469.

Organizer: Markham Concert Band
Telephone: 905-305-7469
Website Address: www.mcb.on.ca

3rd Annual Art Entrepreneurship "Turn Your Passion Into Profit" Breakfast Seminar
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd.
Cost: $15.00 (Free admission for Markham Arts Council members)

Gain tools to turn your passion into your profession. Learn to profit from your creations. Network with your fellow artists and entrepreneurs. Topics include: - Getting Ready for HST - How To Attract Clients Through Social Media - Marketing Your Creativity - Panel Discussion: "Journey to Success" Presented by the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre in partnership with the Markham Arts Council and the Town of Markham Culture Department. Pre-registration required by March 7 (FREE for members of the M.A.C.)

Organizer: Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre
Telephone: 905-248-2736
Email Contact: sandratam@markham.ca
Website Address: www.msbec.markham.ca

"Getting Ready For Ontario Sales Tax Harmonization (HST)" Seminar
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd.
Cost: $10.00

Find out how harmonization will impact you as a small business owner. Topics include: - Implications of Harmonization - Getting Ready for Harmonization - What does the HST for Ontario apply to - Reporting Requirements - Transitional Rules - Point-of-Sale Rebates - Issues for Specific Industries Guest Speaker: Harry Chana, Senior Manager, BDO Canada LLP. Presented by the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre. Pre-registration required. Please register online at www.msbec.markham.ca

Organizer: Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre
Telephone: 905-248-2736
Email Contact: ddelossantos@markham.ca
Website Address: www.msbec.markham.ca

York Regional Police Presentation: Mental Health Issues
and the Police Response 
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: York Region Administrative Centre, Committee Room A,
17250 Yonge St., Newmarket.
Admission: Free

The York Regional Police Services Board invites everyone to its meeting to hear a presentation by Chief Armand La Barge and his staff on Mental Health Issues and the Police Response.

RSVP by Monday, March 22, 2010 to Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director, at psb@yrp.ca or toll free, 1-877-464-9675, ext. 7906.

Educational Seminar Series on Happiness
Dates: Thursday, March 25 & April 1, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Angus Glen Public Library, Meeting Room-3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East
Cost: Free

This two part seminar will examine what is happiness by exploring the difference between absolute and relative happiness. Seminar two (April 1, 2010) will also explore how to be truly happy and how to maintain it for a lifetime using the living philosophy of Buddhism.

Organizer: Soka Gakkai International Association of Canada
Telephone: 416-654-3211
Website Address: www.sgicanada.org

Markham Arts Council Arts Mixer
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 556 Edward Ave. Unit 60 (Bayview & Elgin Mills)
Cost: Free for members of the Markham Arts Council

Our first Arts Mixer of the year will be held at Ovation! Performing Arts Academy. Come out for entertainment, refreshments and a representative from the Ontario Arts Council will be answering questions regarding grants.

Organizer: Judi McIntyre
Telephone: 905-947-9054
Email Contact: info@markhamartscouncil.com
Website Address: www.markhamartscouncil.com

3rd Annual FIT-A-THON
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bill Crothers S.S- 44 Main St. Markham,ON
Cost: Youth $15 Adults/Teachers $50

3rd annual FIT-a-THON, a fundraiser that benefits abused women and children who resides at DR. Roz's Healing Place. Participate, pledge prizes. Participants complete and/or are challenged in various fitness activities such as high energy aerobics, dance, circuit work outs, yoga poses etc. Participants collect pre-pledges that culminate into a fitness competition which puts their fitness to the test.

Organizer: Dr. Roz's Healing Place
Telephone: 416-264-0823
Email Contact: info@drrozshealingplace.com
Website Address: www.drrozshealingplace.com

Canada at 150: Jobs in New Carbon World
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd.
Cost: Free

The Hon. John McCallum M.P. and The Hon. Bryon Wilfert M.P. invite you take part in the Canada at 150 Conference. This conference is going to discuss major issues that will affect us in 2017. We will be watching a live webcast of the conference in Montreal and we will be holding our own forum on "Jobs in the New Carbon World." We will have guest speakers and a question + answer session. This will be a chance for us all to rise to the challenge and make a difference for our future.

Organizer: Hon. John McCallum
Telephone: 905-479-8100
Email Contact: mccalj1a@parl.gc.ca
Website Address: www.can150.ca

Markham’s Race Relations Committee presents the Many Faces of Markham concert: “Mosaic” A Celebration of Diversity
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Markham Theatre for Performing Arts, 171 Town Centre Blvd.
Cost: $5

The Many Faces of Markham Concert is a wonderful evening of dance and music celebrating Markham's Living Diversity and commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, as designated by the United Nations and proclaimed by the Town of Markham Council. At the concert, the Town of Markham will acknowledge our commitment to join UNESCO’s Coalition of Municipalities against racism, and continue to make efforts to build inclusive, sustainable, and safe communities.

For tickets call Information Markham at 905-415-7500

Organizer: Markham Race Relations Committee
Telephone: 905-415-7500

Ontario SPCA York Region Branch Microchip Clinic
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 16586 Woodbine Avenue, Newmarket
Cost: Contact shelter

Every year thousands of pets in Ontario go missing and many do not find their way home. Protect your pet by attending one of the Microchip Clinics being held at the York Region Branch of the Ontario SPCA. This permanent identification will allow finders to easily identify your pet should an accidental escape occur by providing them with important information to allow your dog or cat to be returned quickly and safely to you. Call 905-898-7122 Ext. 306 for more info.

Organizer: Ontario SPCA York Region Branch
Telephone: 905-898-7122
Email Contact: mohill@ospca.on.ca
Website Address: www.yorkregion.ontariospca.ca

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