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Christmas Caravan (middle of December)

Each year, one or two weeks before Christmas, the Markland Wood community organizes a collection of non-perishable food items and clothing for distribution to several charities in Toronto.

Our Caravan visits every home in Markland Wood (about 1300 altogether). Typically we collect over 15,000 pounds of food, a truckload of clothes and over approximately $500 in donations. The charities that benefit are The Salvation Army, The Brothers of the Good Shepherd and The Scott Mission. The money is donated to The Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund.

A caravan, consisting of a fire engine, a police car, a truck, Santa, elves, and many volunteers from the community, circles the streets in the area and gathers food parcels, clothing and cash. This event is supported by local businesses, the Police, and the fire department. Each year it becomes the proof of the generosity of Marklanders.

Marklandtini Social

Friday September 29^th. 2006. Our community "Marklandtini" social event is held every fall. This is a chance to meet your neighbours in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy good finger food, have a dance, and listen to some excellent music. The event is held at Markland Wood Golf Club.

Spring Community Garage Sale

Usually the last Saturday in the month of May once a year, in late May, the Markland Homes Association organizes a big community garage sale, rain or shine. The street signs and other advertising are provided by the MHA. All residents are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity to clean their basements, garages, and dens. The sale has been a big success year after year. Based on previous years results, we expect up to 100 Markland Wood households to participate. The "World's Largest Garage Sale" is held in the Spring and was moved from the original Fall date.

2006 Annual Renforth Creek and Community Clean-up

Held in late April in conjunction with Environmental Day & Toronto Clean Up Day.

This event started in 2004, and gives our community an opportunity to  get out and clean up the year’s accumulation of garbage in the Renforth Creek area, between Burnhampthorpe and Neilson Park Creative Centre. The first year (2004) was the most arduous, with the removal of tons of rubbish. The April 2005 clean-up was much easier. We start at the Bloordale United Church parking lot. You supply the muscle and goodwill, we supply the barbequed hot dogs, hamburgers, pop and garbage bags, then the city will pick up the garbage. What a great deal!

Candidates  Meeting/Debate

Election Time

Federal, Provincial and Municipal candidates meetings/debates are sponsored and organized by the Markland Homes Association. These meetings/debates are usually held in the Silverthorn C.I. auditorium.

In the photograph to the right; Patrick Clifford, President MHA is at the podium & Tom Napier, MHA Director & Moderator is to the left.

In the photograph to the right, the candidates are seated by lottery and answer the questions from the panellists and audiences in turn.