Markham Now (April 11, 2024)

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From April 26 to 28, The Heintzman House 2024 Art Show and Sale welcomes you to discover and connect with more than 30 independent local artists showcasing a multitude of artistic styles.

This beautiful heritage building allows artists to exhibit their work in a gallery like setting, where visitors can step into the world of each artist, and take the time to appreciate the workmanship behind each composition.

Enter for your chance to win a fabulous door prize of an original piece of art.

Admission and parking are FREE.

The beautiful historic Heintzman House is located at 135 Bay Thorne Dr. Thornhill, ON.

For more information, visit www.theheintzmanhouse.ca.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate Earth Day! April 20 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Markham Centre (179 Enterprise Blvd.)

This family-friendly free event provides a fun and educational perspective on environmental initiatives. We have an exciting array of attractions, including electric vehicle test drives, live animals, a sustainability fair, prize giveaways, and more!

To learn more about vendors and to plan your day, visit: Markham.ca/EarthMonth(missing link)

Have your bark heard! Share your thoughts on the City’s new pop-up dog parks

Are you a tail-wagging dog owner or a dog lover? We want to hear from you!

Join us at one of our Pop-Up Dog Park Consultations being held at a different off-leash dog areas until April 15.

• Saturday, April 13 at Aaaniin Community Centre Park (5757 14th Avenue) from 9 to 11 AM
• Sunday, April 14 at Ada Mackenzie Park (185 South Park Road) from 1 to 3 PM
• Monday, April 15 at Miller Ave Park (560 Miller Avenue) from 2 to 4 PM
   
• Monday, April 15 at Cornell Community Park (319 William Forster Road) from 11 AM to 1 PM
• Tuesday, April 15 Berczy Park South (432 Wilfred Murison Avenue) from 7 to 9 AM

Learn more at markham.ca/PopUpDogParks

• April 16
  9:30 AM - 1:00 PM — General Committee Meeting
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Development Services Public Meeting

Development Services Public Meetings for the following locations will take place in the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre: 3009 Elgin Mills Road East and 10731, 10737, 10743 and 10745 Victoria Square Boulevard
 

• April 17
  1:00 PM - 4:30 PM —  Council Meeting
  7:00 PM - 11:45 PM —  Electronic Committee of Adjustment Meeting
• April 23
  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM — Development Services Committee Meeting
   

Members of the public have the option to attend either remotely via Zoom or in-person in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre. Learn how to participate in meetings, email a written submission or request to speak.

Committee of Adjustment mainpage has general info on how to participate in virtual meetings and COA Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Staff Reports page which would provide specific meeting date information and materials.

• April 14 - Kurdish Community Commemorative Flag Raising

   

• April 14 to 20 - National Volunteer Week
   
• April 23 - Spanish Language Day
   
• April 24 - Human Values Day
   

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