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Feb. 23-25 The Sound of Music Classic musical by Ryleepuss Productions. Box office details on page 9.

Sat., Feb. 25 Uxbridge Minor Lacrosse Registration Uxbridge Arena- 9 am - 12 pm.

Sat., Feb. 25 February Fling Presented by the Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute, 7:30 p.m., Epsom Church. We welcome all friends and neighbours to join us for fun, fellowship and food.

Sat., Feb. 25, 7:00 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail Association is hosting a 1+ hr., 5 km moderate to fast pace loop hike on the Al Shaw side Trail. Meet at the trail entrance on the west side of Conc. 6, 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. Russ Burton 905-830-2862.

Sun., Feb. 26 Oscar Night at the Roxy See details page 7.

Mon., Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail Association is hosting a slow to moderate 2.5 hr. hike on the Secord/Goodwood Tracts. Bring icers or snowshoes as the weather dictates. Well mannered dogs welcome. Meet at the Secord parking lot, 2 km south of Durham 21 on Conc. 3 and E on Secord Rd. Brian or Wilma Millage 905-853-2407.

Wed., Feb. 29, 9:30 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail Association is hosting a 2+ hr. hike or snowshoe in Durham Forest. Meet at the Durham Forest parking area on the east side of the 7th Conc., 1 km south of Durham Rd. 21. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

Wed., Feb. 29 The Monday Morning Singers, a women's choir in Uxbridge, invites you to celebrate their 10th anniversary at Frankie's Ristorante, 1 Main Street South, Uxbridge, at an Open House from 6:30 till 9 p.m. Enjoy the display of Jane Buckles' delightful whimsical posters which have advertised the Monday Morning Singers concerts through the years. The show will hang into April. A jazz trio will entertain and there will be refreshments and a cash bar.

Thurs., Mar. 1 Diabetes info session: “Ask the Expert” Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Diabetes Education Clinic is hosting a free session with   a Pharmacist,  Physiotherapist  an  Dentist. In the Testa Professional Building, Suite 208, 2 Campbell Drive, from 845 am- 1200 pm. To register call 905-852-9771, ext 5260.
 
Thurs., Mar. 1 & 8 Come and Learn with Your Child. Quaker Village Public School and Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources are offering a Learning Together Session at Quaker Village P.S., 8:30 am to 11:30am. We invite you to come and enjoy an early learning program at your neighborhood school free of charge. Come for a coffee, meet  new friends, enjoy an early learning school experience. Call 905-852-7303 for more information.
 
Fri., Mar. 2, 9:30 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail Association is hosting a 2 hr., 8 km moderate to fast pace hike or snowshoe in Walker Woods. There are hills. Meet at parking area on the east side of Conc. 6, 2 km south of Durham Rd. 21 at Albright Rd. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

Fri., Mar. 2 People or Planes Day Marking the 40th anniversary of the Pickering Airport project. 10 a.m. Brougham. Much more in next week’s Cosmos.

Sat., Mar. 3, 7:00 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail Association is hosting a 1+ hr., 4 km moderate pace hike or snowshoe on the Al Shaw side Trail. Meet at the trail entrance on the west side of Conc. 6, 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. Joan Taylor 905-477-2161.

Sat., Mar. 3 A Very Special Night of Music Featuring Chris Saunders and Friends. Proceeds to Uxbridge Music Scholarship Trust. St. Andrew’s-Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.

Sun., Mar. 4 Music Fest at Reachview Village 10-11 a.m. We are into our 20th year! All welcome. ( It's a great place to showcase your talents and build confidence.) For more info please contact Jo at 905-852-6487.

Sun., Mar. 4 Uxbridge Chamber Choir, under director Thomas Baker, presents one of the greatest choral masterworks, Brahms' "German Requiem" (to be sung in English), with soloists Grace Rogers (soprano) and Jonathan Liebich (baritone). Tickets $15 in advance (website, Presents Presents or Blue Heron Books), $20 at the door ($15 seniors & students). 3 p.m., Trinity United Church.

Fri., Mar. 9, 9:30 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail Association is hosting a 2+ hr., 10+ km loop hike or snowshoe on the Brock Tract. There are some hills. Meet at the parking area on the east side of Uxbridge Conc. 6, 0.6 km north of Uxbridge Town Line or 5.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. Russ Burton 905-830-2862.

Sat., Mar. 10, 7:00 a.m. The Oak Ridges Trail Association is hosting a 1+ hr., 5 km moderate pace loop hike on the Al Shaw side Trail. Meet at the trail entrance on the west side of Conc. 6, 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21. Russ Burton 905-830-2862.

North House and Community Churches will be holding a soup lunch on Wednesdays from 12 - 1:30pm at St. Andrew's-Chalmers Presbyterian Church. The lunches run through until March. Come enjoy some healthy, delicious soup! Pay what you can.

Greater Uxbridge Road Runners will once again be hosting race preparation clinics. These will help participants build towards the goal of sucessfully completing either the Uxbridge Half Marathon (21km), 10km or 5km races on April 22nd in support of the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary. Nine week training programs suitable for both beginners and experienced runners will start on Monday 20th February. Information and sign-up at the Registration Fair on February 16th.  If you would like further information about the clinics or the GURRs, please visit www.gurrclub.org or call Gwyn at 905 852 7224."

Handicapable 'Friends' Ministry returns weekly on Wednesdays from 7 - 8 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 20 First Avenue, Uxbridge.  For info call 905-852-6213.

Meditation at the Siloam Community Centre. Every first and third Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. For new and experienced practitioners, this session provides opportunity to develop and strengthen your practice. By donation, (905) 852-9974.

Wellness Thursdays happen every Thursday from 4 to 6pm at the Uxbridge Youth Centre. These workshops are an opportunity for youth to gather with their peers and discuss topics that are important to them including stress, relationships, anxiety, health and friendship just to name a few with Wellness Practitioner Heidi Walczak. Snacks are provided! Additionally, every Thursday at 5pm Dave the Guitar Guy will be at the UYC to provide FREE guitar lessons and educate youth on guitar repair, care and accessories. All skill levels are welcome!

Hospital Auxiliary “Chances Are” Store on Bascom Street accepting good winter clothing. Proceeds to Cottage Hospital.

If you have a community event you’d like us to mention, please contact us at cosmosboyce@powergate.ca or 905-852-1900. The deadline for our next issue is 6 p.m. Sunday.