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Thurs., Feb. 28 Soup Lunch Join us 11 am - 1 pm for homemade soup, bread, dessert and beverage - all for just $3. Fun and friendship free. Goodwood United Church.

Thurs., Feb. 28, join the Early Learning staff at the Uxbridge Arena for a morning of skating, 10:30am to 11:30am, strollers with clean wheels are permitted on the ice, staff are available to assist with lacing on or off of skates.

Fri., Mar. 1, 11:00 AM, World Day of Prayer. Uxbridge Baptist Church hosts the event for all the churches of Uxbridge. Anne Woolger of Matthew House, Toronto will be our speaker. A soup lunch follows. Everyone is welcome. For information, call 905-852-3662.

Fri, Mar.1, 9:30AM, Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike: Walker Woods 8+km; Fast pace; 2+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. Hilly. No dogs please. Meet at parking area on east side of 6th Conc., 2 km south of Durham Rd 21, at Albright Rd. Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Mar. 1 & 2 Quilt Marathon for Hearth Place Drop by for great prizes in our Chinese Auction, make a donation and add a few stitches to our Quilt. Quilter’s Cupboard, 202 Brock St. E.

Sat, Mar. 2, 7:00AM, Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike: Al Shaw Side Trail 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. Meet at the entrance on the west side of the 6th Conc. 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21.Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Sat, Mar. 2 Musical Families Concert in support of the Uxbridge Music Scholarship Trust, 7:30 at St. Andrew's-Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Toronto Street Entrance. A wonderful mix of eclectic and entertaining music featuring the Anderson, Chester, Edgell, Foster and Smith families, with MC Ted Barris. Tickets at the door: Adults 15.00, Students 10.00, Children under 10 free.

Sat., Mar. 2 Julien Kelland EP Release Party 7:30 p.m., Uxbridge Music Hall.

Sun., Mar. 3 Music Fest now in our 21st year, 10-11 a.m.  at Reachview Village, Uxbridge. We welcome everyone to come and participate – sing, dance, tell stories…the sky’s the limit!  For more information please contact Jo at 905-852-6487.

Fri, Mar. 8, 9:30AM, Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike: Brock Tract 10+km; Fast pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike or snowshoe, some hills. Meet at parking area on the east side of Uxbridge 6th Concession, 0.6 km north of Uxbridge Pickering townline, or 5.5 km south of Durham Road 21. Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Sat, Mar. 9, 7:00AM, Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike: Al Shaw Side Trail 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Loop hike or snowshoe. Meet at the entrance on the west side of Uxbridge 6th concession, 1.5 km south of Durham Road 21. Join us for breakfast after the hike Russ Burton at 905-830-2862.

Mon, Mar. 11, 9:30AM, Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike: Uxbridge Countryside Preserve. Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Rolling meadow and forest trails. Well mannered dogs are encouraged to bring their owners. Meet at parking area behind Wal-Mart/Rona shopping complex in Uxbridge near Hwy 47 and 6th Conc. Brian & Wilma Millage at 905-853-2407.

Tues., Mar. 12 Uxbridge Networking Group Lunch 8:15am to 9:30am, Scrambles at the Foxbridge Golf Club. Guest Speaker: Rory Sheehan, Positive Strategies.

Wed, Mar. 13, 9:30AM, Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike: Clubine/Norton & Al Shaw 15+km; Fast pace; 4hrs. Hike or snowshoe. T&B. No dogs please. Meet at parking on the east side of the 6th Conc., 2 km south of Durham 21 at Albright Rd. Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Wed., Mar. 13 2nd Annual DreamFeather  March Break Volleyball Clinic Claremont C.C.  9-4. am  Skills Session, noon  OVA Player  Demo Game, pm. Mini-Tournament. drills, competitions and prizes. Pre Registration a must, Contact Larry Griffiths 905.649.6309 or dream.feather@hotmail.com , limited enrollment... all ages and vb experience welcome.

Wed., Mar. 13 The Brook Never Sleeps Experiential eco-workshop, ages 10 and up. Ux. Public Library, 9:30-3. Co-sponsored by Ux. Youth Centre and Watershed Advisory Committee. Door prizes and swag! Call to register 905-862-3456.

Sat, Mar. 16, 7:00AM, Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike: Al Shaw Side Trail 4+km; Moderate pace; 1+hrs. Hike or snowshoe. Meet at the entrance on the west side of the 6th Conc., 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21.
Joan Taylor at 905-477-2161.

Sun, Mar. 17, 2:00PM, Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike: Al Shaw Side Trail. 4+km; Slow to Moderate pace; 2hrs. Loop hike. Families and well-mannered dogs welcome. Bring snacks and water. Dress for the weather. Meet at parking area on east side of the 6th Conc., 2 km south of Durham 21, at Albright Rd. Brian & Kathy Clark at 905-841-9757.

Registered program, "Focus on Toddlers" offered at the Uxridge Early Learning Centre, no fee, registration is required, call DFRFR at 905-862-3131 for more details.

Adult (18 and over) Pick up Basketball starting Feb 21, 2013 for ten weeks. Men and women welcome. We are playing at St Paul's Leaskdale church building Thursday from 7pm till 9pm... or we're tired. Contact jimhoneyford@hotmail.com

The Uxbridge Ladies Slo-Pitch League is welcoming new players for the 2013 season. For more information please visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/
groups/450264671708669/ or email us uxbridgeladiesslopitch@gmail.com
 
Every Wednesday, 8:30 am to 11:30am, Free Early Learning programs are now available at Joseph Gould PS, call DFRFR 905-862-3131 for more details or see calendars on the website, durhamfamilyresoruces.org.

Loaves & Fishes Food Bank is open Wednesdays 1-4 p.m. for those requiring assistance. All donations are always appreciated. Current needs include: Instant Coffee, Tea, Ketchup, Peanut Butter, Tuna/Hamburger Helper, Canned Fruit, Toothpaste, Soap, Shampoo. Tax receipts are issued for Financial Donations.  Donations may be dropped in the Food Bank Box at Zehrs or at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-noon. 

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.