FREE EVENTS
MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES EARTH MONTH
April is Earth Month and April 22 is Earth Day. During this month, people around the world celebrate the planet and at the same time demonstrate support for environmental protection. Click below for more information on a number of events and activities celebrating Earth Month at the Library.
MARKHAM CELEBRATES EARTH MONTH
Every year the City of Markham celebrates Earth Month in April. This celebration demonstrates the city’s commitment and support for conservation and protection of our environment, and sustainability for our community and the planet. Click below for more information on a wide range of events that Markham and its partners will be hosting for residents and community members to join in on the fun.
FREE CAMP MOLLY MARKHAM, JULY 10-13
Registration is open for Camp Molly that provides the opportunity for young women to meet and engage with strong female role models in their community. Hosted by Markham Fire Services, the entire 4-day camp experience is free. For more information and to register, click below.
MARKHAM SMALL BUSINESS CENTRE FREE ONLINE EVENTS
US TARIFFS: IMPLICATIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS IN IMPORTING & EXPORTING, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1:30 – 3PM
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY, EH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COMPETITION LAW, THURSDAY, APRIL 24 · 1:30 – 3PM
VARLEY ART GALLERY LUNCH & LEARN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 12:30 – 1:30 PM, FREE ONLINE
Inuit artist Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona will share insights into her art practice and creative process. To learn more and register, click below.
UPCYCLING FOR EARTH MONTH: MAGAZINE AND BOOK DROP-OFF AT THE VARLEY, APRIL 5 TO MAY 4
Celebrate Earth Day with the Varley Art Gallery and enter a raffle to win a Gallery membership with exclusive benefits! Donate your gently used magazines and books at the gallery to support sustainability and creativity. Your contributions will be repurposed for our children’s art programs, helping to inspire young artists while reducing waste.
VOLUNTEER AT THE VARLEY ART GALLERY
Have fun while you learn job skills and life skills in a creative environment at the Varley Art Gallery! The Varley is looking for people minimum age 14.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
BE VISIBLE, BE SEEN
With warmer weather on the horizon, more residents will be enjoying the outdoors. Especially when skies are dark or there is poor visibility, motorists, pedestrians and cyclists can follow important safety tips to arrive safely by clicking below.
MORE VICTIMS URGED TO COME FORWARD IN FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Investigators with the York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit have charged a 48-year-old man with fraud and are urging any additional victims to come forward. Click below for more information.
PREVENT YOUR BLUE BOX MATERIAL FROM BECOMING LITTER
High winds can be challenging at the curb, knocking over bins, blowing recyclables into the streets, and ending up in the parks. For windy day tips and other important blue box information, click below.
FURNITURE AND BULKY ITEMS
If you’re going to do some spring cleaning, broken bulky items are collected every other week on the same day as your regular Clear Bag Garbage. Bulky items collected at the curb go to landfill. Consider donating items in good condition to a local charity like Restore GTA. For more information, click below.
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