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SUMMARY:Black Heritage Collection Launch Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Markham Public Library is celebrating the launch of a revitalized Black Heritage Collection on May 6 at Milliken Mills Library. Join us as we celebrate this special occasion. There will be lots of fun for the whole family.  \n10 – 10:30 a.m.: Family Storytime with MPL \n10:30 – 11 a.m.: Special storytelling with author Sandra Whiting  \n11 – 11:30 a.m.: Official remarks by: Mayor Scarpitti\, Councillor Isa Lee\, Dr. Mary Anne Chambers\, MPL CEO Catherine Biss\, Jamaal Kossy (Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Specialist from City of Markham) \n11:30 – 12 p.m.: Interactive drumming performance by Richard Best from VIBE Arts \n12 – 1 p.m.: Family activities  \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/black-heritage-collection-launch-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T120000
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SUMMARY:Interactive Drumming Performance
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special interactive drumming show at Milliken Mills Library as we celebrate the launch of MPL’s Black Heritage Collection.  \nExperience this memorable\, live African drumming performed by local musician Richard Best. Learn about the Black Heritage behind the music and more.  \nRichard Best Bio: \nRichard Best started working with VibeArts(formally Arts for Children and Youth) in early 2000. Over the years\, he has worked with countless children and adults teaching African Drumming Workshops across the GTA.\nHis noted credits include working and performing with the award winning Indigenous artist and musician David R. Maracle. More recently\, Richard had the opportunity to create the music for 3 independent documentary films by Jeanette Kong. They are: ‘The Chiney Shop’\, ‘Half: The Story of a Chinese Jamaican Son’\, and ‘A Brief Record of My Father’s Time at Sea’. \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/interactive-drumming-performance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T095659
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SUMMARY:Interactive Drumming Performance
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special interactive drumming show at Milliken Mills Library as we celebrate the launch of MPL’s Black Heritage Collection.  \nExperience this memorable\, live African drumming performed by local musician Richard Best. Learn about the Black Heritage behind the music and more.  \nRichard Best Bio: \nRichard Best started working with VibeArts(formally Arts for Children and Youth) in early 2000. Over the years\, he has worked with countless children and adults teaching African Drumming Workshops across the GTA.\nHis noted credits include working and performing with the award winning Indigenous artist and musician David R. Maracle. More recently\, Richard had the opportunity to create the music for 3 independent documentary films by Jeanette Kong. They are: ‘The Chiney Shop’\, ‘Half: The Story of a Chinese Jamaican Son’\, and ‘A Brief Record of My Father’s Time at Sea’. \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/interactive-drumming-performance-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T095659
CREATED:20230501T205520Z
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SUMMARY:SU-PAW MOM PAWTY
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Saturday May 6th\, because Markham Dog Alliance is throwing a PAWTY for all those SUPAW moms out there\, in collaboration with Sketches By Skip and Free Korean Dogs \nWhere? Berczy Square – 5 Nipigon Avenue \nWhen? Saturday\, May 6 \nTime? 12-4pm \nThis is a FREE event so everyone is invited. \nSign up on eventbrite if you’d like 1 of the 200 free gift packs of vouchers/giveaways. \nWhat’s happening the day of? \nTake a stroll through our mother’s day themed vendor market\, with the following LOCAL vendors: \n1) Em Bakery – Baked goods for humans \n2) Fresh Market For Pets – Dog food (and other pets) \n3) Doggie Basics – Dog trainer \n4) Its Barking Good – One ingredient dog treats \n5) Jumping Jake and Dog Co – Dog Bandanas\, Human aprons\, and more \n6) Cookie Lab – Homemade Dog Cookies \n7) Nifty Lil Baker – Homemade Dog Treats & Cakes \n8) Petit Paire – Custom Macarons \n9) Potato Doodles – Punny and Cute Artwork \n10) Walto – Dog Treats & Desserts \n11) Sketches By Skip – Pet Portraits \n12) Sugar Lips – Human Desserts & Treats \n13) ShopWanleisa – Crafted pet tags\, and goods \n14) TSP Wellness – Gemstone bracelets\, and goods \n15) Pawsnack – The Treat Whisperer \n16) Ballon Couple Creative – Balloon Backdrops & Decor \nWe’ll have Dj Andre there to spin a curated set of music for Mothers Day. \nThen take breaks at the 3 local dog-friendly businesses in the plaza: The Bernese Barista Armor The Pooch\, and YGO Tea and Juice Lab – Each location will have an activitt for your pup and you to take part in: Themed photo booth\, Giveaways and Games. \nFree Korean Dogs will also be there to showcase their adoptable dogs. Learn more about them at their very own booth! \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/su-paw-mom-pawty/
LOCATION:berczy square\, 5 Nipigon Avenue\, Markham\, L6C 1N7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260925T095659
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SUMMARY:Markham Youth EXPO
DESCRIPTION:☀️The long-awaited Markham Youth Expo Presented by York University is back! Each year\, this event serves to showcase the diverse talents 🎶 of youth and recognize their active participation 🤩 in our diverse local community. This year we will be returning to full capacity with our first in-person Expo in 3 years! Drop in 🫣anytime on May 6 from 3 to 8 PM at Aaniin Community Centre to celebrate our community 🎉🎉! \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/markham-youth-expo/
LOCATION:Aaniin Community Center and Library\, 5665 14th Ave\, Markham\, Ontario\, L3S 3K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fair,Public events
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