Are you ready for an inside sneak peek of the new Multi-use Recreation Complex? Check out our new video and see the progress so far of the MURC. This exciting new facility is on track to be open to the public early 2024.

Canada Day

Join us at the ROC on Canada Day, July 1, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a celebration like no other! Enjoy live music, delicious food and fun activities for all ages. Don't miss out on the fireworks show at 10 p.m. to cap off an amazing day. Check out the great lineup of entertainment including Blinking Morse Code, Duvet, Jayme Lynn Reed, Joe McLeod, Honey Jack, Starsik and the Flockers.

Upgrades for public water taps

Upgrades are on tap for public water taps. The Town is moving forward with an upgrade to the public water tap at Black River Road and Park Road, and the installation of a new water tap at the Sutton Arena. Work is underway to install the tap at arena and it will be completed in June. Once the arena site is open, the Black River Road site will be closed for upgrading.

Turtles

June is turtle egg laying season. To protect their habitat, roadside mowing will not occur in areas that are known turtle egg-laying areas. We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding during this brief period. 

Volunteer Award of Merit

The Town of Georgina honoured members of the community with the 2022 Volunteer Award of Merit at a ceremony at the ROC on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Volunteers help build communities, and the Town appreciates and thanks them for their efforts. The Town recognized former Ward 5 Councillor David Harding as the 2022 Citizen of the Year.

YorkNet

YorkNet, a York Region corporation is hosting an information session on June 22, at the Pefferlaw Lions Community Hall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. YorkNet will be providing an update on access to high-speed internet in Georgina. Residents will have an opportunity to speak to YorkNet staff about the status of dark fibre construction and what that means for them. If you would like more information about the upcoming information sessions, contact yorknet@york.ca.

June is Recreation and Seniors Month

Join the Challenge, get active! Challenge yourself and your family this June for Recreation and Seniors Month with ParticipACTION’s Community Better Challenge. The Town invites everyone to participate. Download the free app, register as an individual or a team, and get moving! Look for the downloadable calendar on our website full of ideas and activities to get you started. 

Summer program registration

Registration for summer recreation programs and swim lessons is now open for residents. There’s something for everyone – from aquatics and sports programs to craft and cooking workshops and swim lessons at the beach.

Father’s Day swim

Sunday, June 19 at the Georgina Leisure Pool. Dad swims for free with one paid admission. Admission fee and wristband policy applies.

Parking passes

Residents and property owners can apply online and get a parking pass immediately. Residents can obtain up to a maximum of four parking passes per household. A parking pass must be displayed on your dashboard while parked in areas where required by signage.

Splash Pads

Looking to cool off? Town splash pads are now open. You can enjoy the splash pads from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The Town has four splash pads – the ROC, Whipper Watson Park, Const. Garrett Styles Park and Julia Munro Park.  

Georgina Farmers’ Market

The Georgina Farmers’ Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Link. It features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of local products including produce, meats, baked goods and crafts, all from local vendors. 

Georgina beaches and waterfront parks

Georgina has many beautiful beaches and waterfront parks for you to discover. If you’re planning a visit, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Leave BBQs and other cooking devices at home as they are not permitted.

• Place litter where it belongs. Help keep our parks beautiful.
• Parking lots are available to resident parking pass holders and visitors.
• Illegal parking will be enforced. Park in designated parking areas.
• Come early. Our parking lots fill up early, so don’t be disappointed.
• Pack some patience. Georgina will be busy, and our staff will be working to make sure your visit is enjoyable.

Curbside Giveaway Days

Clear out the clutter in your home! The next Curbside Giveaway Day is Saturday, June 24. Put your unwanted items at the curb from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other residents/neighbours can then take these items free of charge. Any unclaimed items must be removed by 5 p.m. and can only be put to the curb on the selected dates.

Microchip your pet

Microchipping is a simple, safe and effective way to help ensure your furry family members always find their way home. During the warmer weather, dogs are much more prone to wandering off and cats are quick to sneak out of an opened patio door. Animal shelters, Animal Service Officers and veterinary hospitals carry microchip scanners to identify lost pets and reunite them with their families quickly. 

Not only is it essential to have your pet microchipped, but it is also your responsibility to follow up with the microchip company to ensure your pet is registered correctly in the ownership information. Remember that if your personal contact information changes, you must update the microchip company too. 

All pets adopted from the Georgina Animal Shelter are microchipped and already registered to their new family.

Join the Summer Reading and Learning Club

Join the Georgina Public Library for a summer of reading and learning activities. Be creative, discover your next passion and then enter to win incredible prizes. Georgina Public Library’s Summer Reading and Learning Club runs from June 18, through Aug. 19, for readers in Grade 8 or below. For adults looking to dive into a good book under the summer sun, the Adult Summer Reading Club runs from June 18, to Sept. 3, for adults 18 and up. Read whatever you like over the summer to win fantastic prizes. 

Council meetings are a flexible hybrid model, providing staff, Council members and the public the option of participating either in person or virtually.

June 7 – 9 a.m.

June 14 – 9 a.m.

June 21 – 7 p.m. Public Planning meeting

Anyone interested in speaking during the public portion of the meeting may attend in person or virtually. To participate virtually, pre-registration is required. A Request to Speak form must be submitted to the Clerks Division by noon the day before the meeting. 

Are you a talented professional looking to make a career move? Georgina is a progressive, growing and vibrant municipality. Take a look at what we have to offer. The Town looks forward to having you join us, and be part of Georgina’s talented and growing team. 

Town of Georgina | georgina.ca

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