Special Events
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Malton Neighbourhood Services (MNS) shows its love for the community by hosting a number of fun, free and public celebrations throughout the year including:
At MNS, we also recognize the vital contributions made by our many volunteers and student placements during our annual Volunteer Appreciation Night and the Annual General Meeting.
We also celebrates with the community with the:
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Upcoming Events
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Black History Month
Black History Month is a remembrance and celebration of the contributions that Blacks have made-- and continue to make in society. In Canada and the United States it is celebrated in the month of February.
Our 2010 Black History Month Event
On Thursday Febrary 25, 2010, from 7:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Malton Neighbourhood Services presented, 'Roots of Popular Entertainment,' A Black History Concert at the Malton Community Centre.
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In 2009, MNS presented Telling Her Story: A Black History Showcase, inside the Malton Community Centre. The fun-filled event explored contributions made by Black Women in the arts, business, community and more.
With live performances including songs, dance and poetry, it was attended by over 350 people.
View pictures from this event |
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International Women's Day
International Women’s Day is a celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women. Officially celebrated on March 8th every year, International Women’s Day is celebrated in more than 50 countries and in 2011 will have been celebrated for 100 years.
In 2010 MNS held a two-part event entitled 'Women's Mental Health: Striving for Balance in our Daily Lives."
Martha OCampo, Manager for Education and Resources at Across Boundaries, was the keynote speaker and reminded us that taking care and notice of our mental health is a positive thing and that we shouldn't shy away from talking about our mental health.
The second part of the event was an engaging panel discussion where
panellists answered some tough questions regarding numerous women's issues.
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In 2009, MNS celebrated the many contributions made by women through musical performances and entertaining presentations during its annual International Women’s Day event. The event brought awareness to various women’s issues and featured Uzma Shakir, community activist. |
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South Asian Heritage Day
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While most South Asians came to Canada from India, many others came from such places as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Mauritius, Fiji, the United Kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and more.
Today, South Asians make up a significant proportion of Malton’s population and are proud to draw upon their heritage and traditions to contribute to many aspects of culture, commerce and public service across Ontario.
In 2009, MNS held a series of fun and informative interactive exhibits with palm reading, henna applications, a fashion show, dancing, cooking demonstrations and more.
View photos from this event |
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Community Garage Sale
Every year, Malton Neighbourhood Services gets the community together for a large Community Garage Sale, where you can browse, buy and sell items.
Held at the Lincoln Alexander Secondary School parking lot, in the heart of Malton, those wishing to sell new or used items and crafts can register with Malton Neighbourhood Services to reserve a spot.
Professional vendors and those wishing to sell food are prohibited.
Vendors keep all proceeds raised.
This year’s Community Garage Sale will be on Saturday June 5, 2010, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., rain or shine. |
 If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Lynette, 905-677-6270.
No registration will be done on the day of the sale. |
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Annual General Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Night
In 2008, Malton Neighbourhood Services celebrated 30 years of serving the community during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Volunteer Appreciation Night.
Malton Neighbourhood Services' 2009 AGM and Volunteer Appreciation Night will be on Thursday June 18, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Malton Community Centre, Hall B, 3540 Morning Star Drive.
All MNS volunteers and members are invited to attend both events which features entertainment by Coco Stories and special guests. Refreshments will be provided.
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Malton Community Festival
The Malton Community Festival was first held in 1976 as a one-day spring event at Wildwood Park. In recent years, the festival has grown to be a two-day event and in 2008 it involved some 80 organizations and attracted more than 2,500 people. MNS is proud of its historical and current support of the Malton Community Festival.
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