UPCOMING MARKHAM EVENTS

Legacy 5k run/walk
When: Sunday April 26th - 10:00am
Join the fun! Run or walk with friends, neighbours or co-workers through the beautiful Cornell Community!
www.legacy5k.ca
Funds raised from this event will be allocated to the purchase of equipment for the Maternal Child Unit and the funding of the Dr. Bear program.

AutoNiche - Women's Auto Repair Service
When: Saturday May 2nd - 1:00-3:00pm (free)
Car Care Clinic - by women, for women!
Come visit their shop and join them for a fun session as they talk about safety, maintaining your vehicle, some myths about the auto repair industry and tips on things you can do for your vehicle to keep repair costs down
www.autoniche.ca

Earth Day - April 22, 2009
Top 10 actions for Earth Day
1. Smart shopping ex. buy what you need, not what you want
2. Simple savers - ex. replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
3. Transportation alternatives - ex. walk, cycle, carpool or use public transportation
4. Food choices - ex. choose local and organic foods
5. Washing and drying - ex. wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to dry
6. Heating and cooling - ex. in summer, set thermostat between 24-25 degrees Celsius
7. Close to home - ex. vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible
8. Bathroom basics - ex. take short showers instead of baths
9. Careful cleaning - ex. choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products
10. Don't discard - ex. donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them out in trash
www.earthday.ca

Trees for Tomorrow
When you plant a tree, Markham breathes a little easier
10, 000 Trees for the Rouge
When: Sunday April 26
Where: 9th line and Donald Cousens Pky.
www.markham.ca