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AUGUST 2010 |
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DATE |
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
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Tuesday, August 31
8:00 pm
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Tuesdays on the Trail with Ontario Power Generation:
Movie Under the Stars
BYO lawn chairs and find a cozy spot on the grass
for this last blast of summer fun at Alex Robertson
Park. In partnership with St. Paul’s on the Hill
Community Food Bank. Bring a non-perishable food
item to help fill a truck.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to the
nature of program activities, day care groups and
camps cannot be accommodated.
Event Poster [PDF]
Community Event, contact Pickering Nuclear Community
Information Line at 905.837.7272 |
Alex Robertson Park
Starting at the Sandy Beach Road Entrance |
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Every Wednesday &
Saturday |
Rouge Park Guided
Outings
Rouge Park offers guided walks, meeting at various points in the Park. Please visit
www.rougepark.com for full schedule and
meeting point details.
Join the guide by the Rouge Park marked car at the
meeting point 10 minutes ahead of start
time. Bring 1 litre of water (try a reusable bottle)
and a snack. Trails could be damp, slippery and/or
muddy, so wear proper footwear for trails.
If you have a question, drop us a line at
hike@rougepark.com Monday to Thursday or
call 905.713.6038. |
Rouge Park |
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SEPTEMBER 2010 |
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DATE |
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
Recruitment occurs every
week at 6:30 pm.
Starts the week of September 6th until December.
Navy League – every
Tuesday
Sea Cadets – every
Wednesday |
A Few Good Cadets
Wanted!
The Navy League is recruiting and looking for a few
good cadets! Navy league is for boys and girls ages
9 to 12 years old and Sea Cadets are for boys and
girls ages 12 to 18 years – Come out and see
Durham’s best kept secret! Are you ready for the
adventure? Visit for newspaper clipping
http://www.newsdurhamregion.com/news/ajax/article/134415
|
For more information on
Navy League and Sea Cadets in Ajax and Pickering
call 905.427.0482. |
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Every Wednesday &
Saturday |
Rouge Park Guided
Outings
Join us in Rouge Park for a guided walk along many
of our trails and discover parts of the Park you
might not have visited yet, or learn and share a bit
more about your favourite spot in the Park. Walks
meet at various points in the Park. Please visit
www.rougepark.com for full schedule and
meeting point details.
Join your guide by the Rouge Park marked car at the
meeting point about 10 minutes ahead of the start
time. Bring 1 litre of water (try a reusable bottle)
and a snack. Trails could be damp, slippery and/or
muddy - wear proper footwear for trails. Dress for
the weather and add on a waterproof jacket and a
warm layer.
If you have a question, drop us a line at
hike@rougepark.com Monday to Thursday or
call 905.713.6038. |
Rouge Park |
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Wednesday, September 1
7:30 pm
|
County Town Singers - New Member Auditions
Auditions for new members, especially tenor, bass
and alto voices, are being held at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, September 1 & 8. Auditionees sing
with the choir through a rehearsal and at the end of
the rehearsal they stay to audition by singing one
of the songs rehearsed earlier in the evening. We
hope to see you there.
Contact 905.434.2758 for more information. |
Whitby Seniors' Activity
Centre
North-East corner of Brock & Burns
Whitby |
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Tuesday, September 7
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Pickering Veterans Association monthly meeting
Monthly meeting for Veterans who have served time in
Afghanistan, Kandahar, Bosnia and various other
peacekeeping missions and have returned and are
living in Durham Region. Come share camaraderie and
talk about the experiences you have had in the
Military.
Refreshments are served and it is a free monthly
event.
Community Event, contact Elsie Hetherman at
905.839.9507,
www.pickvets.com ,
pickvets@rogers.com |
Pickering Recreation
Complex – Room 3 |
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Wednesday, September 8
7:30 pm
|
County Town Singers - New Member Auditions
Auditions for new members, especially tenor, bass
and alto voices, are being held at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, September 1 & 8. Auditionees sing
with the choir through a rehearsal and at the end of
the rehearsal they stay to audition by singing one
of the songs rehearsed earlier in the evening. We
hope to see you there.
Contact 905.434.2758 for more information. |
Whitby Seniors' Activity
Centre
North-East corner of Brock & Burns
Whitby |
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Thursday, September 9
7:00 pm
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Naturopathy and Autism
This session looks at what naturopathic medicine is
and what different forms of treatment can be applied
to Autism.
Presented by Dr. El-Hashemy of the Naturopathic
Medicinal Institute in Toronto. Registration is
required.
Library Program, contact 905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch
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Saturday, September 11
Registration 9:00 am
Walk Time 10:00 am |
Mini Winners Walk of
Hope
Bring your friends and family to Rotary Park in
Ajax, September 11, and help raise funds to overcome
ovarian cancer! Registration is free to all
participants. The event provides crucial funds for
ovarian cancer awareness, education and research
year-round. Show your support for national ovarian
cancer awareness month by entering a team in the
Mini Winners Walk of Hope.
Pre-register online at
www.winnerswalkofhope.ca , or by phone:
1.877.413.7970 extension 226.
You can also register in person the morning of the
Walk. |
Rotary Park, Ajax |
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Sunday, September 12
Registration begins at
12 pm |
Durham Region
Superwalk
2010 marks the 20th anniversary of SuperWalk and it
will be Parkinson Society Canada’s biggest
fundraising event yet! In 2009, $2.6 million was
raised nationally through SuperWalk, helping fund 16
new research programs as well as providing resources
for education, advocacy and support services to the
over 100,000 Canadians living with this debilitating
disease. This year it is our goal to raise $3
million, $900,000 of which is hoped to come from
generous supporters in Central and Northern Ontario.
With your help, we can make a better life and a
brighter future for Canadians living with
Parkinson’s today – a world without Parkinson’s
tomorrow. For more information on SuperWalk and to
register or sponsor a walker please visit
www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca or call
1.800.565.3000. |
Rotary Park, Lake
Driveway West, Ajax |
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Tuesday, September 14
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Digital Photo Editing 101
Learn basic digital photo editing using Adobe
Photoshop. Remove red eye, crop pictures and more to
improve the quality of your photographs.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 8 at 9:30 am.
Library event, contact 905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library
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September 17, 24 & 25
September 16 & 23
(students only) |
A Spirit Walk
The spirits come alive during this lamp lit tour.
Join the rebels of the 1837 Rebellion as they plan
their march on Toronto.
Teachers, book your class now!
Tickets on sale Friday, August 20. Cost is $15
per person/ticket
City Partnership, contact Mandy Smiles at
905.683.8401 |
Pickering Museum Village |
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Saturday, September 18
10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Anniversary
Celebration
Pickering Recreation Complex is kicking off our 27th
year with FREE Active Fun including: family group
fitness, squash, doubles squash, tennis,
racquetball, swimming & more! During the event pick
up your free One Week Membership or ... Bring along
a friend and make it a FREE Two Week Membership for
both of you! Bring your lawn chair and join us for a
Movie in the Park starting at 8pm sponsored by OPG,
located behind the Recreation Complex.
City event, contact 905.683.6582 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
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Saturday, September 18
12:00 pm – 4:45 pm |
Software Freedom Day
Software Freedom Day celebrates open source
technologies. There will be short demonstrations of
free alternative software throughout the afternoon,
at the iHelp Desk and the Lobby of Central Library.
Library event, contact 905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library |
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September 18 – 26 |
Great Canadian
Shoreline Clean Up
Cadets, students, community groups - Join the team
of Canadians that are making a difference by
registering for the TD Great Canadian Shoreline
Clean Up today!
City Partnership, contact Michelle Pongracz at
905.420.4660 ext.2043 |
Throughout the City of
Pickering |
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Sunday, September 19
9:00 am |
Terry Fox Run
The Annual Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive, 1-10
kilometre event. Participants can walk, jog, wheel
or bike to raise money for cancer research for the
Terry Fox Foundation. No pre-registration is
required.
Community event, contact Kevin Cahill at
905.420.4660 ext. 2059 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
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Monday, September 20
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
Prenatal Health Fair
Planning a Pregnancy or Pregnant? Come out
to the Prenatal Health Fair. There will be
educational displays, giveaways and workshops.
Dads-to-be and support people are encouraged to
attend. Admission is free. For more
information, contact Durham Health Connection Line
at 905.666.6241 or toll-free 1.800.841.2729 or visit
www.durham.ca |
Regional of Durham
Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby |
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Wednesday, September 22
7:00 pm |
Safe Sex
The AIDS Committee of Durham Region gives a frank
discussion on safe sex, along with an introduction
to HIV and AIDS.
Library Event, contact 905.831.6265 ex 6243 |
Central Library |
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Thursday, September 23
7:00 pm |
Murder at the Library
Canadian authors Vicki Delany and Jill Edmondson
will be reading from their latest mystery novels.
Copies of their books will be available for
purchase. Registration required.
Library Event, contact 905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library |
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Thursday, September 23
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Lush Lawns Workshop
Do you ever feel like a slave to your lawn? Attend
one of these workshops and learn how to keep your
lawn looking good, even through the driest days of
summer. Experts will explain how to choose the right
grass varieties, and how to mow, water and fertilize
for optimal health.
Please
register for this event at
www.sustainablepickering.com
City Event, contact Customer Care at
905.683.7575 |
Council Chambers, Civic
Complex |
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Friday, September 24, 2010
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
Pre-Teen Dance
Hosted monthly for students grades 5-8 only. Tickets must be
purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale Saturday,
September 18 at 9:00 am at the Pickering Recreation
Complex. Cost is $8.00 per person/ticket.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext. 2096 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Saturday, September 25
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Guerilla Film-making for Teens
In one day write, plan, film and edit a short film
using Final Cut software which will be posted on the
library website. No equipment needed, just bring
yourself and your creative genius.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 7, at 9:30 am
Library Event, contact 905.831.6265 ex 6243 |
Central Library |
Saturday, September
25
10:00 am – 12 noon |
Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up – Community
Event
Join the City of Pickering and Toronto and Region
Conservation as we celebrate the TD Great Canadian
Shoreline Cleanup. Help us get rid of thousands of
cigarette butts, plastic bags, bottles, cans, and
food wrappers that end up on Pickering’s shorelines.
When we all do it together it can make a huge
impact.
Please
register for this event at
www.sustainablepickering.com
City Partnership, contact Customer Care at
905.683.7575 |
Millennium Square
(Meet at the pedestrian bridge, south end of
Liverpool Road. We will walk along the waterfront.) |
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Sunday, September 26
1:30 pm |
Drumhead
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 will be hosting
this year’s Drum Head. All the Legions from District
“F” will be participating during this weekend event,
which will finish with the ceremonial Drum Head
parade and ceremony. Branches will march from the
Pickering Recreation Complex to the Cenotaph in
Esplanade Park.
City Partnership, contact Jim Corbett at
905.839.2990 |
Pickering Civic Complex, Courtyard |
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Wednesday, September 29
6:30 pm |
Dance with the Mood Swing Orchestra
This 22 piece swinging orchestra will rock the
library with great hits. This band is comprised of
zoomer musicians in their prime. Dancing is
encouraged. Warning! It’s going to be loud.
Registration is required.
Library Event, contact 905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library |
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Wednesday, September 29
10:00 am |
Scaredy Squirrel Puppet Show (All Ages)
Puppet Show featuring everyone’s favourite squirrel.
Join us for songs and fun with Scaredy Squirrel on
stage.
Library Event, contact 905.831.6265 ext. 6226 |
Central Library |
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Thursday,
September 30
10:30 am |
Scaredy Squirrel Puppet Show (All Ages)
Puppet Show featuring everyone’s favourite squirrel.
Join us for songs and fun with Scaredy Squirrel on
stage.
Library Event, contact 905.649.3341 |
Claremont Branch
Library |
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OCTOBER 2010 |
|
DATE |
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
Recruitment occurs every
week at 6:30 pm.
Starts the week of September 6th until December.
Navy League – every
Tuesday
Sea Cadets – every
Wednesday |
A Few Good Cadets
Wanted!
The Navy League is recruiting and looking for a few
good cadets! Navy league is for boys and girls ages
9 to 12 years old and Sea Cadets are for boys and
girls ages 12 to 18 years – Come out and see
Durham’s best kept secret! Are you ready for the
adventure? Visit for newspaper clipping
http://www.newsdurhamregion.com/news/ajax/article/134415
|
For more information on
Navy League and Sea Cadets in Ajax and Pickering
call 905.427.0482. |
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Every Wednesday &
Saturday |
Rouge Park Guided
Outings
Join us in Rouge Park for a guided walk along many
of our trails and discover parts of the Park you
might not have visited yet, or learn and share a bit
more about your favourite spot in the Park. Walks
meet at various points in the Park. Please visit
www.rougepark.com for full schedule and
meeting point details.
Join your guide by the Rouge Park marked car at the
meeting point about 10 minutes ahead of the start
time. Bring 1 litre of water (try a reusable bottle)
and a snack. Trails could be damp, slippery and/or
muddy - wear proper footwear for trails. Dress for
the weather and add on a waterproof jacket and a
warm layer.
If you have a question, drop us a line at
hike@rougepark.com Monday to Thursday or
call 905.713.6038. |
Rouge Park |
|
Saturday, October 2
10:30 am |
Scaredy Squirrel
Puppet Show (All Ages)
Puppet Show
featuring everyone’s favourite squirrel. Join us for
songs and fun with Scaredy Squirrel on stage.
Library Event, contact 905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
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Sunday, October 3
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
|
Fall Family Festival
Pickering Museum Village Foundation’s
annual fundraising event with music, children’s
activities and more in our Pioneer Village,
including a Blacksmith Shop, Hotel, Steam Barn and
General Store.
Admission is FREE !
City
Event, contact
Mandy Smiles
905.683.8401 |
Pickering Museum Village |
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October 3 – 9 |
Fire Prevention Week
Enter the “Chief for a Day” children’s contest
sponsored by our local McDonalds. Students in
grades 1 – 6 may enter at McDonalds or any Fire Hall
during Fire Prevention Week.
City
Event, contact Stephen Fowlds at 905.839.9968 |
City of Pickering |
|
Sunday, October 3
11:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Fire Hall Open House
Tour the fire hall and vehicles, Speak with Fire
Services personnel, and pick up some valuable Fire
Safety information
City Event, contact
Steve Fowlds at 905.839.9968 |
Station #5
1616 Bayly Street, Pickering |
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Wednesday, October 6
7:00 pm |
Home and Auto Insurance
An introduction to insurance from
Jason Hatch of RBC. Learn what to look for in an
insurance package.
Registration is required.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library |
|
Wednesday, October 6 to
Friday, October 8
11:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Fire Safety Display
Speak with Fire Services personnel,
and pick up some valuable Fire Safety information.
City Event, contact
Steve Fowlds at 905.839.9968 |
Pickering Town Centre |
|
Thursday, October 7 |
Light the Night
Light the Night is a 5K twilight walk that features
participants carrying illuminated balloons to
celebrate and commemorate lives touched by blood
cancer. Funds raised by participants will support
the Society’s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma,
Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the
quality of life of patients and their families. To
get involved contact Elena at
elena.manica@lls.org
or to register today please visit
www.lightthenight.ca/tor |
Nathan Phillips Square,
Toronto |
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Saturday, October 9
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
|
HALO: Reach Tournament
OK Spartans, time to
test your mettle against one another. Join the
Library's HALO: Reach Tournament. This tournament
will be played on the PS3 console. Battle on our
projection screen with a stereo sound system!
Participants under 18 will need to
complete a permission form, signed by their
parent/guardian. Snacks will be served and there are
prizes for the winners!
Registration is required.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library
|
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Wednesday, October 13
8:00 am – 11:00 am
|
Senior Snow Removal:
Registration
The
City of Pickering offers a snow clearing program to
assist with sidewalk snow clearing responsibilities
and home access, for up to 300 qualified Pickering
residents.
City Event, contact
905.420.4630
In order to qualify for the program you
must meet all of the following criteria:
- you are over 65
or have proof of permanent disability (certified
by a doctor, as having a permanent physical or
cognitive limitation which prohibits you from
clearing snow)
- you live within
the urban area of Pickering (south of the Third
Concession Road)
- there is no one
under the age of 65 residing in your home (with
the exception of a person with a permanent
physical or cognitive limitation which prohibits
them from providing assistance)
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Pickering Civic Complex |
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Thursday, October 14,
21& 28 6:00 pm
– 9:00 pm |
Pickering Stars
Auditions
Free Teen event for Pickering residents ages 13 –
19. Sign up today, to showcase your vocal talent.
Top 15 Semi Finalists receive great prizes! Compete
for your chance to make the top 10!
City Event, contact Heather Butler at 905.420.4660
ext. 6100 |
Petticoat Creek
Community Centre |
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Friday, October 15
12:00 pm
- 6:00 pm |
2010
Municipal Election - Advance Votes
|
Pickering Civic Complex,
One The
Esplanade |
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Friday, October 15
7:00 pm to midnight |
Navratri
Garba, evening full of entertainment, live music,
dancing and great food.
Tickets to be purchased, $10 each.
Community Event, contact Ashish Pandya at
416.570.4146 or Shashi or Ashok Bhatia at
905.428.9798 |
Pickering Recreation Complex, Banquet Halls |
|
Saturday, October 16
8:00 am to 12 noon |
Electronic Waste
Collection Event
Region of Durham invites residents to
bring your old electronic equipment for collection.
For a full list of items to be collected visit
www.durham.ca/waste
City Partnership, contact
Michelle Pongracz 905.420.4660 ext. 2043 |
Pickering
Recreation Complex, gravel parking lot |
|
Saturday, October 16
12:00 pm
- 6:00 pm |
2010
Municipal Election - Advance Votes
|
Pickering Civic Complex,
One The
Esplanade |
|
October 18 -
24 |
Waste Reduction Week
Waste
Reduction Week is a National initiative that strives
to raise awareness about resource consumption, waste
reduction and diversion. The City of Pickering gets
involved in this initiative annually by carrying out
internal and external education campaigns and waste
reduction challenges. Whether you want to get
involved as part of your school community, business,
not-for-profit association or individually,there
are opportunities for everyone. For participation
ideas and to register, log onto the Waste Reduction
Week Canada website at
www.wrwcanada.com
City Event, contact Michelle Pongracz
905.420.4660 ext. 2043 |
Throughout the City of Pickering |
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Monday, October 18
12:00 pm
- 8:00 pm |
2010
Municipal Election - Advance Votes
|
Pickering Civic Complex,
One The
Esplanade |
|
Tuesday, October 19
12:00 pm
- 8:00 pm |
2010
Municipal Election - Advance Votes
|
Pickering Civic Complex,
One The
Esplanade |
|
Wednesday, October 20
7:00 pm
|
Social Media Marketing
Practical Tips & Advice
Celebrate Small Business
Week with a program by Jeff Quipp CEO of Search
Engine People, which was ranked by Profit Magazine
for two successive years, as one of Canada’s fastest
growing companies. Jeff is a leading expert on
Internet Marketing, search engine optimization, paid
search management, reputation management and social
media marketing.
Registration is required.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library |
|
Thursday, October 21
7:00 pm
|
Mask-Making Workshop
Masks have been used
since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical
purposes. They are a familiar part of many
ceremonies, rituals and festivals. Come and
experience an art that has been part of ceremony and
theatre throughout history by making a masquerade
mask of your own.
Library Event, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
|
Friday, October 22, 2010
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
|
Pre-Teen Dance
Hosted monthly for students grades 5-8 only. Tickets must be
purchased in advance. Tickets on sale Saturday,
October 16 at 9:00 am at the Pickering Recreation
Complex. Cost is $8.00 per person/ticket.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext. 2096 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
|
Saturday, October 23 & Sunday, October 24
8:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Pickering Sprint Swim
Meet
Pickering Swim Club hosts this 2-day swim meet with
teams from across Ontario competing each day.
City Partnership,
contact Karen Coleman at 905.420.4660 ext. 3224
or Heather Toswell, PSC Publicity at 905.831.7387 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
Saturday, October 23
9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
26th Annual Durham
Regional Police Children’s Games
The Annual DRP Children’s Games. Children between
the ages of six and
eighteen with physical disabilities will compete for
medals, trophies and have a lot of fun!
Spectators welcome!
City Partnership, contact Prem Noronha-Waldriff at
905.420.4660 ext. 3229 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
Monday, October 25
Polls
will be open from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
2010
Municipal Election - Voting Day
Details to follow.
City event, contact
Lisa Harker at
905.420.4660 ext. 2097 |
Across
Pickering |
|
Wednesday,
October 27
7:00 pm |
One Book, One City
Wrap-Up with Robert Rotenberg
The Pickering Public Library is proud
to wrap-up its first ever reading program for
adults. The book that kicked off this annual program
was “Old City Hall” by Robert Rotenberg. Well he is
finally here! The author will read from his exciting
novel. Registration is
required.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library |
|
Saturday, October 30
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Take Pride in
Pickering Day
Join your friends and neighbours as we plant native
trees and shrubs at Alex Robertson Park. A volunteer
appreciation BBQ will follow. Bring shovels and
gloves if you have them. This rain or shine event is
brought to you by Ontario Power Generation, the City
of Pickering and Toronto and Region Conservation.
City Partnership, contact 905.420.4660 ext 2212 |
Alex Robertson Park,
Sandy Beach Road south
|
|
Saturday, October 30
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
|
Halloween Family Fun
(All Ages)
Looking for something
fun to do? Then look no further! Come join us for
some creepy crawly Halloween themed family
activities, stories and crafts. Costumes are
encouraged but optional.
Library Event,
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
|
Saturday, October 30
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Pickering Stars Semi
Finals
Top 15 Pickering Stars will compete for a chance to
make the top 10 – to compete at the Finals for some
amazing prizes!
City Event, contact Heather Butler at 905.420.4660
ext. 6100 |
Petticoat Creek
Community Centre |
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NOVEMBER 2010 |
|
DATE |
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
Recruitment occurs every
week at 6:30 pm.
Starts the week of September 6th until December.
Navy League – every
Tuesday
Sea Cadets – every
Wednesday |
A Few Good Cadets
Wanted!
The Navy League is recruiting and looking for a few
good cadets! Navy league is for boys and girls ages
9 to 12 years old and Sea Cadets are for boys and
girls ages 12 to 18 years – Come out and see
Durham’s best kept secret! Are you ready for the
adventure? Visit for newspaper clipping
http://www.newsdurhamregion.com/news/ajax/article/134415
|
For more information on
Navy League and Sea Cadets in Ajax and Pickering
call 905.427.0482. |
|
Every Wednesday &
Saturday |
Rouge Park Guided
Outings
Join us in Rouge Park for a guided walk along many
of our trails and discover parts of the Park you
might not have visited yet, or learn and share a bit
more about your favourite spot in the Park. Walks
meet at various points in the Park. Please visit
www.rougepark.com for full schedule and
meeting point details.
Join your guide by the Rouge Park marked car at the
meeting point about 10 minutes ahead of the start
time. Bring 1 litre of water (try a reusable bottle)
and a snack. Trails could be damp, slippery and/or
muddy - wear proper footwear for trails. Dress for
the weather and add on a waterproof jacket and a
warm layer.
If you have a question, drop us a line at
hike@rougepark.com Monday to Thursday or
call 905.713.6038. |
Rouge Park |
Friday, November 5
Saturday, November 6 & Sunday, November 7 |
Annual Ski Swap &
Sale
Kawartha Zone Ski Patrol hosts this ski & snowboard
swap & sale.
Community Event, contact Tim Manery at 905.436.1784 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
Friday, November 5
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
|
Live Out Loud
Free Teen partnership event for Pickering and Ajax
residents ages 13-19. Four local youth bands
compete for some great prizes! As well prize draws
for participants. Booths are also set up by local
agencies to promote drug awareness.
Application for performers [PDF]
City Partnership,
contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.4660 ext. 2078 |
Lincoln Alexander C.C. |
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Saturday, November 6
9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
South Pickering
Seniors Club Bazaar
Annual event hosted by South
Pickering Seniors. Event features white elephant
sale, Holiday decorations, baked goods and knit
wear.
Contact South Pickering
Seniors at 905.420.5049 |
East
Shore Community Centre |
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Saturday, November 6
10:30 am
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Tangled? (6 to 8 years)
Do you have ‘bedhead’
like Oliver? Is your hair long like Rapunzel? Hear
stories about children and their hair troubles.
Learn to braid, and one lucky parent and child will
win tickets to see the movie “Tangled”.
Registration is required. Registration begins
October 25th.
Library Event, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
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Saturday, November 6
2:00 pm
|
Tangled? (6 to 8 years)
Do you have ‘bedhead’
like Oliver? Is your hair long like Rapunzel? Hear
stories about children and their hair troubles.
Learn to braid, and one lucky parent and child will
win tickets to see the movie “Tangled”.
Registration is required. Registration begins
October 25th.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6226 |
Central Library |
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Sunday, November 7
10:30 am |
Remembrance Day
Service
Pay tribute to all war veterans and fallen comrades
during the Remembrance Day parade, service and
observance.
City Partnership, contact Krystal Ferguson at
905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Civic Complex |
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Tuesday,
November 9
6:30 pm
|
Tangled? (6 to 8 years)
Do you have ‘bedhead’
like Oliver? Is your hair long like Rapunzel? Hear
stories about children and their hair troubles.
Learn to braid, and one lucky parent and child will
win tickets to see the movie “Tangled”.
Registration is required. Registration begins
October 25th.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6226 |
Claremont Branch |
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Tuesday, November 9
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Vector Graphics and Illustration
Learn the basics of vector graphics
and illustration using Adobe Illustrator. Create
line based shapes and objects, add colours and
gradients, and more.
Registration begins Tuesday,
September 8 at 9:30 am.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library |
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Thursday, November 11
10:45 pm |
Remembrance Day
Service
Remembrance Day service and
observance.
City Partnership, contact Jody
Morris 905.420.4660 ext. 2098 |
Civic
Complex, Esplanade Park |
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Friday, November 12, 2010
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
Pre-Teen Dance
Hosted monthly for students grades 5-8 only. Tickets must be
purchased in advance. Tickets on sale Saturday,
November 6 at 9:00 am at the Pickering Recreation
Complex. Cost is $8.00 per person/ticket.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext. 2096 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Saturday, November 13
10:00 am |
Santa Claus Parade
Annual Santa Claus Parade presented by the Kinsmen &
Kinette Club of Pickering. Applications will be
available on our website and at City facilities
after September 15th.
Community Event, contact Krystal Ferguson at
905.420.4620 ext. 2064 |
Vaughan Willard Public
School along Glennana Street to Pickering Town
Centre |
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Saturday, November 13
2:00 pm
|
Cookie Time (2 to 5
years)
Part of the Celebrate
Winter Events. Have a deliciously fun time listening
to yummy cookie stories and songs. Decorate your own
cookie to take home with you. Dress for mess!
Registration is required.
Registration begins October 25.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6226 |
Central Library |
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Saturday November, 13
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
|
Free Nutrition for
Sports & Fitness Workshop
Working out and wondering what you should be eating?
We will look at what to eat and drink before, during
and after your exercise routine to ensure you are
getting the most out of your workouts.
City Event, contact 905.683.6582 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Saturday, November 13
7:00pm – 10:00 pm |
Pickering Stars Final
Watch the Top
10 Finalists compete for the title. Who will be the
next “Pickering Star”?
City Event, contact Heather
Butler at 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 |
Petticoat Creek Community Centre |
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Monday, November 15
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
|
Creative Writing Workshop with
Richard Scarsbrook
Richard Scarsbrook is an award
winning author and teaches creative writing at
Humber College. This program is for aspiring writers
ages 16 and up in all genres who want to kick start
the creative process with fun writing exercises and
techniques that access imagination.
Registration required.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6243. |
Central Library |
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Thursday, November 18
7:00 pm |
Inspired by Beads
Looking to explore a new hobby? Craft
a bracelet or necklace with the local business
“Inspired by Beads”. Space
is limited. Registration is required.
Library Event, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
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Friday, November 19
10:00 am
|
Cookie Time (2 to 5
years)
Part of the Celebrate
Winter Events: Have a deliciously fun time listening
to yummy cookie stories and songs. Decorate your own
cookie to take home with you. Dress for mess!
Registration is required. Registration begins
October 25.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6226 |
Central Library |
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Friday, November 19
2:00 pm
|
Cookie Time (2 to 5
years)
Part of the Celebrate
Winter Events: Have a deliciously fun time listening
to yummy cookie stories and songs. Decorate your own
cookie to take home with you. Dress for mess!
Registration is required. Registration begins
October 25.
Library Event, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
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Friday, November 19
2:00 pm
|
Cookie Time (6 to 8
years)
Part of the Celebrate
Winter Events: Have a deliciously fun time listening
to yummy cookie stories and songs. Decorate your own
cookie to take home with you. Dress for mess!
Registration is required. Registration begins
October 25.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6226 |
Central Library |
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Friday, November 19
By 5:00 pm |
Teen Art Show
Submissions Deadline
Art may include: Sculptures, Multi-Media, Paintings,
Drawings, Photography. Art must be accompanied by a
Registration Form signed by a parent/guardian. All
art MUST be framed and ready to hang.
City Event, contact Leslie Slovick at 905.420.4660
ext. 6101 |
Petticoat Creek
Community Centre |
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Saturday, November 20
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Environment Volunteer Expo
Environmental Stewardship Pickering
is hosting a free event for Pickering residents who
want to get involved in environmental activities in
Pickering. Local organizations will showcase their
volunteer opportunities, residents are invited to
attend and visit the displays.
City Partnership, contact
Michelle Pongracz at 905.420.4660 ext. 2043 |
West
Shore Community Centre |
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Saturday, November 20
2:00 pm
|
Cookie Time (2 to 5
years)
Part of the Celebrate
Winter Series: Have a deliciously fun time listening
to yummy cookie stories and songs. Decorate your own
cookie to take home with you. Dress for mess!
Registration is required. Registration begins
October 25.
Library Event
905.831.6265 ext 6226 |
Central Library |
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Saturday, November 20
2:00 pm
|
Cookie Time (6 to 8
years)
Part of the Celebrate
Winter Series: Have a deliciously fun time listening
to yummy cookie stories and songs. Decorate your own
cookie to take home with you. Dress for mess!
Registration is required. Registration begins
October 25.
Library Event
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
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November 22 – 27 |
Teen Art Show
Teen art showcased throughout building, followed by
an awards show on November
27. Free for the public.
City Event, contact Leslie Slovick at 905.420.4660
ext. 6101 |
Petticoat Creek
Community Centre |
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Tuesday,
November 23
6:30 pm
|
Cookie Time (All Ages)
Part of the Celebrate Winter Events:
Have a deliciously fun time listening to yummy
cookie stories and songs. Decorate your own cookie
to take home with you. Dress for mess!
Registration is required. Registration begins
October 25.
Library Event, contact
905.649.3341
|
Claremont Branch |
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Wednesday, November 24
7:00 pm |
Party Planning
Lurlene Anderson from
“Organize your World” offers some great tips to plan
that perfect party in the upcoming festive season.
Registration is required.
Library Event, contact 905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library |
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Saturday, November 27
11:00 am
|
Winter Science
Experiments (8 to 11 years)
Part of Celebrate Winter Events: Join the Let’s Talk
Science group for fun Winter Science Experiments.
Dress for mess! Registration is required.
Registration begins October 25.
Library Event, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
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Saturday, November 27
1:00 pm |
Winter Science Experiments (8 to 11
years)
Part of Celebrate Winter Events: Join
the Let’s Talk Science group for fun Winter Science
Experiments. Dress for mess! Registration is
required. Registration begins October 25.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6226 |
Central Library |
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Saturday, November 27
7:00 pm
|
Teen Art Show: Awards Night
Awards are presented to Local Teen
Artists for outstanding entries in the Teen Art
Show. Call for details.
City Event, contact
Leslie Slovick at 905.420.4660 ext. 6101 |
Petticoat Creek Community Centre |
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Sunday, November 28
2:00 pm
|
Cookie Time (2 to 5
years)
Part of the Celebrate
Winter Events: Have a deliciously fun time listening
to yummy cookie stories and songs. Decorate your own
cookie to take home with you. Dress for mess!
Registration is required.
Registration begins October 25.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6226 |
Central Library |
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DECEMBER 2010 |
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DATE |
EVENT
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LOCATION |
Recruitment occurs every
week at 6:30 pm.
Starts the week of September 6th until December.
Navy League – every
Tuesday
Sea Cadets – every
Wednesday |
A Few Good Cadets
Wanted!
The Navy League is recruiting and looking for a few
good cadets! Navy league is for boys and girls ages
9 to 12 years old and Sea Cadets are for boys and
girls ages 12 to 18 years – Come out and see
Durham’s best kept secret! Are you ready for the
adventure? Visit for newspaper clipping
http://www.newsdurhamregion.com/news/ajax/article/134415
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For more information on
Navy League and Sea Cadets in Ajax and Pickering
call 905.427.0482. |
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Every Wednesday &
Saturday |
Rouge Park Guided
Outings
Join us in Rouge Park for a guided walk along many
of our trails and discover parts of the Park you
might not have visited yet, or learn and share a bit
more about your favourite spot in the Park. Walks
meet at various points in the Park. Please visit
www.rougepark.com for full schedule and
meeting point details.
Join your guide by the Rouge Park marked car at the
meeting point about 10 minutes ahead of the start
time. Bring 1 litre of water (try a reusable bottle)
and a snack. Trails could be damp, slippery and/or
muddy - wear proper footwear for trails. Dress for
the weather and add on a waterproof jacket and a
warm layer.
If you have a question, drop us a line at
hike@rougepark.com Monday to Thursday or
call 905.713.6038. |
Rouge Park |
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Friday, December 3, 2010
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
Pre-Teen Dance
Hosted monthly for students grades 5-8 only. Tickets must be
purchased in advance. Tickets on sale Saturday,
November 27 at 9:00 am at the Pickering Recreation
Complex. Cost is $8.00 per person/ticket.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext. 2096 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Friday, December 3
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Christmas Tree Lighting
Free family event including the
annual Christmas tree lighting, a visit from Santa,
holiday crafts, rides, fireworks, bbq, chip truck,
hot chocolate and live entertainment for both
children and adults. Food donations for St. Paul’s
Food Bank will be accepted at this event.
City Partnership, contact Krystal
Ferguson 905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Esplanade Park, Pickering Civic Complex |
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Saturday, December 4
10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Rouge Hill Seniors
Christmas Bazaar
Bake
Table, Vendors and Lunch for $5.00. Admission is
Free
City Partnership,
contact Rhoda Sheldon 905.420.4660 ext 6302 |
Petticoat Creek Community Centre |
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Saturday, December 4
10:30 am |
Snow Much Fun Puppet Show (All Ages)
Looking for something fun to do with
the family during the holidays? Join us for winter
songs, stories and puppet shows. It will be snow
much fun!
Library Event, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
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Saturday, December 4
2:00 pm |
Snow Much Fun Puppet Show (All Ages)
Looking for something fun to do with
the family during the holidays? Join us for winter
songs, stories and puppet shows. It will be snow
much fun!
Library Event, contact
905.420.2254 |
Central Library |
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Sunday, December 5 & 12
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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Christmas in the Village
Visit the museum village as it
springs to life with the inhabitants of the houses
busily preparing for their holiday celebrations.
Includes Scottish Hogmanay, Welsh traditions
Victorian English Christmas celebrations, and Squire
Jonathan’s Christmas Ball. Backwoods Players
presents The Duffins Creek Sunday School Pageant
free with admission.
City Event, contact
Mandy Smiles at 905.683.8401 |
Pickering Museum Village |
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Sunday, December 5
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm |
Poinsettia Tea
Adults 55+ enjoy an afternoon of entertainment
featuring George Lake Big Band. Tickets on sale
Monday, November 8. $5.00 each, must be
purchased in advance.
City Event, contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.4660 ext.
2078 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
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December 7
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Free Prenatal Nutrition Workshop
A course designed for women who are
pregnant or hoping to be pregnant in the near
future. We will look at foods to eat and avoid
during pregnancy, healthy weight gain, and feeding
your infant.
City Event, contact
905.683.6582 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Tuesday, December 7
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Make a Joyful Noise
Music Night
Enjoy a free featuring local musicians and choirs
playing a variety of holiday favourites. Performers
welcome – call to get on the program.
Free event. Food Bank donations appreciated.
City Partnership, contact Krystal Ferguson at
905.420.4620 ext. 2064 |
Pickering Civic Complex:
Council Chambers |
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Tuesday, December 7
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
|
Digital Video Editing 101
Learn the basics of digital video
editing using Apple's Final Cut Express and iMovie.
Create basic cuts and transitions, and use advanced
effects.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 8 at 9:30 am.
Library Event, contact
905.831.6265 ext 6243 |
Central Library |
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Thursday, December 9
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Make a Joyful Noise
Music Night
Enjoy a free featuring local musicians and choirs
playing a variety of holiday favourites. Performers
welcome – call to get on the program.
Free event. Food Bank donations appreciated.
City Partnership, contact Krystal Ferguson at
905.420.4620 ext. 2064 |
Pickering Civic Complex:
Council Chambers |
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December 13 – 17 |
Aquafit for Appetites
Free Aquafit classes with a food
donation during this week to help feed local
families over the holidays. For program schedule or
information visit cityofpickering.com/recreation or
call 905.683.6582
City Event, contact
905.683.6582 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Wednesday, December 15 |
Food for Fitness
Free group fitness with a food donation, for one day
only. Hurry in Class space is limited. For program
schedule or information visit cityofpickering.com/recreation
or call 905.683.6582
City Event, contact
905.683.6582 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Wednesday, December 15
7:00 pm
|
Mayor’s Light Tour
Free event for local adults 55+, to tour the streets
of Pickering and enjoy the neighbourhood lights.
After the light tour, participants are taken to the
Pickering Recreation Complex for a short reception,
featuring music by the Brian Rose Little Big Band.
Light refreshments are served and participants then
board the bus to return to their original pick up
locations.
City Event, contact Kim
Bradley at 905.420.4660 ext. 2078 |
Various Locations |
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Thursday, December 31
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
New Year’s Eve Family
Countdown
Free family skate & swim with games,
prizes and New Year Countdown.
City Event, contact
Nancy Sands-Bayley at 905.420.4660 ext. 3230 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
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