Canada Day at the ROC

Thank you to everyone who attended the Canada Day event at the ROC. It was a fun-filled day with lots of exciting things to do. Special thanks to the event sponsors. 

• Platinum sponsor – Premier North Windows and Doors
• Gold sponsors – Tim Hortons and Enbridge Gas
• Silver sponsors – BJH Engineering, Harvey’s Swiss Chalet – Keswick, David Marchese Insurance and Wells Insurance Services.
• Bronze sponsors – Ballantry Homes and Sobeys – Sutton

A big thanks to our Canada Day volunteers who helped make the day fantastic.  

Beach Bash

Make a splash at Beach Bash! Join us at De La Salle Beach on Friday, July 14, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for games, Aquafit classes, a silent auction and lots of summer fun. All proceeds benefit the Lifesaving Society in support of National Drowning Prevention Week.

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.

2023-2027 Strategic Plan

The 2023-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan was approved by Council on June 14, 2023. It outlines the priorities for the organization, ensuring a common direction and purpose for Council and staff over the next four years. It reflects Council’s collective commitment to action and has five strategic areas that will be key to the success of the Town’s mission and specific goals that will help achieve progress. Visit georgina.ca/StrategicPlan for full details. 

Uptown Keswick Parkette

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 to mark the reopening of the revitalized Uptown Keswick Parkette. It was a great event featuring live music and an Indigenous dance. The park has been fully updated and includes an art installation celebrating indigenous culture. The steel sculpture, Nanabush, is a shape-shifting spirit guide manifesting as a tornado with the head of a rabbit. To learn more about the park, visit georgina.ca/BuildingGeorgina.

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.  

Events calendar

Are you looking for something to do? Check out our online events calendar for all the great things happening this summer in Georgina. From Town events to the Georgina Farmers’ Market, you can find it all on the calendar. Have an event you’d like people to know about? Community groups can submit to the online calendar at georgina.ca/events. 

Online services

Did you know the Town's website has many self-service options? Whether you want to pay, apply, find or connect, the Town wants to make it easier. From building permits and marriage licences to burn permits and parking passes – you can find it online. 

Meet Willow and Geronimo

Senior and special needs pets are often overlooked at animal shelters. People may hesitate to adopt pets due to their age or potential medical challenges. The Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre strives to find happy endings for all the animals that enter its care.

Two long-time residents, Willow and Geronimo, are a bonded pair of senior cats that have been sadly overlooked. Despite their charming personalities and affectionate nature, they haven't found their forever home.

Opening your heart to a senior or special needs pet is an incredible experience. If you want companionship and extra love, please consider adopting Willow and Geronimo. For more information, visit georgina.ca/PetAdoption or email animal-control@georgina.ca. 

Georgina Fire and Rescue Service fire boat

Keep an eye out for the Georgina fire boat when you are on the water this summer. Georgina Fire and Rescue Services will be on Lake Simcoe with emergency response partners ensuring safety is a priority. Be sure you are enjoying the water responsibly. 

Curbside Giveaway Days

Clear out the clutter in your home! The next Curbside Giveaway Day is Saturday, July 29. 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.

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 until 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 until 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.

July 12 – 9 a.m.

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. 

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