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MARCH 2010 |
|
DATE |
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
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March 15 - 19 |
March Break |
|
|
March 15 – 19 |
Rouge Park Guided
Outings – March Break
Join us in Rouge Park for a March Break guided walk
along many of our trails.
Walks meet at various points in the Park. Please
visit
www.rougepark.com for full schedule and
meeting point details.
Recommended for children 7+. Younger kids welcome –
best to have a child carrier, strollers not
permitted.
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 or call 905.713.6038 at
least a day ahead of the walk. |
Rouge Park |
|
Tuesday, March 16
10:00 am |
Hop into Spring
(2 to 5 years)
Let's Hop Into Spring with rhymes, songs, stories
and get creative by making a special bunny craft to
take home.
Registration begins on Monday, March 1 at 9:30 am
Free Library Program for Children, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
|
Tuesday, March 16
10:00 am |
Let's Create Gizmos &
Gadgets (6 to 8 years)
Join us as we create some science contraptions,
while exploring the amazing action-packed world of
motion. Create your own awesome gadget to take home.
Registration is required.
Registration begins on Monday, March 1 at 9:30 am
Free Library Program for Children, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
|
Tuesday, March 16
2:00 pm |
Craft an Egg @ your
library (9 to 12 years)
Dedicated crafters are invited to sign up to make a
beautiful fabric Easter egg to celebrate Easter.
Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Registration begins on Monday, March 1 at 9:30 am
Free Library Program for Children, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
|
Tuesday, March 16
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
OPG FREE Family Swim
Bring the family for a FREE Swim sponsored by
Ontario Power Generation!
City Partnership, contact 905.683.6582 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
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. Visit
www.rougepark.com for full schedule and
meeting point details.
If you have a question, drop us a line at
hike@rougepark.com Monday to Thursday or call
905.713.6038. |
Rouge Park |
|
Wednesday, March 17
10:00 am |
Puppet Show Fun
(2 to 5 years)
Explore the world of mother goose and the Brothers
Grimm with fairytale puppet shows. Then make your
very own puppet so you can get creative at home.
Registration begins Monday, March 1 at 9:30 am
Free Library Program for Children, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
|
Wednesday, March 17
10:00 am |
Kitchen Crafts (6
to 8 years)
Discover crafts that you can make from items in your
kitchen cupboard. Make a gift for you and a gift to
give. Be prepared to get your hands messy.
Registration is required.
Registration begins on Monday, March 1st, 9:30 am.
Free Library Program for Children at 905.831.6265
ext. 6226 |
Central Library |
|
March 17
10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Settler Trail
Come trek the trail at Pickering Museum Village with
hands-on activities for the whole family during
march Break. Special trail for those who bring their
own compass. [Admission Fee]
Event Poster
City Partnership, contact Mandy Smiles at
905.683.8401 |
Pickering Museum Village
location |
|
Wednesday, March 17
2:00 pm |
Move ‘n Groove (6
to 8 years)
Show us your moves and join us for some music and
dancing fun. Groove to the beat of different
instruments and make your own musical instrument to
take home. Registration is required.
Registration begins on Monday, March 1st, 9:30 am.
Free Library Program for Children, contact
905.831.6265 ext. 6226 |
Central Library |
|
Wednesday, March 17
6:30 pm |
Make Media Headlines
Can’t figure out how to get your business in the
newspaper? Would you like to make headlines on
e-news? Come to this session by Thomas Moss,
Creative Director, Thomas Moss Associates.
Registration required.
Free Library Program for Adults, contact
905.831.6265 ext. 6243 |
Central Library |
|
Thursday, March 18
10:00 am |
Puppet Show Fun
(2 to 5 years)
Explore the world of mother goose and the Brothers
Grimm with fairytale puppet shows. Then make your
very own puppet so you can get creative at home.
Registration begins Monday, March 1 at 9:30 am
Free Library Program for Children, contact
905.649.3341 |
Claremont Branch |
|
Thursday, March 18
10:00 am |
Kitchen Crafts (6
to 8 years)
Discover crafts that you can make from items in your
kitchen cupboard. Make a gift for you and a gift to
give. Be prepared to get your hands messy.
Registration is required.
Registration begins on Monday, March 1st, 9:30 am.
Free Library Program for Children at 905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
|
Thursday, March 18
2:00 pm |
Hop into Spring
(2 to 5 years)
Let's Hop Into Spring with rhymes, songs, stories
and get creative by making a special bunny craft to
take home.
Registration begins on Monday, March 1 at 9:30 am
Free Library Program for Children, contact
905.831.6265 ext. 6226 |
Central Library |
|
Thursday, March 18
2:00 pm |
Let's Create Gizmos &
Gadgets (6 to 8 years)
Join us as we create some science contraptions,
while exploring the amazing action-packed world of
motion. Create your own awesome gadget to take home.
Registration is required.
Registration begins on Monday, March 1 at 9:30 am
Free Library Program for Children, contact
905.831.6265 ext. 6226 |
Central Library |
|
March 18, 2010
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Cultural Hispanic
Presentation
The Hispanic Canadian Alliance of Ontario will
celebrate on March 18, 2010 as a part of Heritage
Month Celebration. |
15 Bennett Avenue, Ajax |
|
Sunday, March 21
8:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Special Olympic Swim
Meet
One-day swim qualifying event for Special Olympians.
Hosted by the Canadian Progress Club, Durham Region
Women.
City Partnership, contact Mary Sawyer at
416.412.5681 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
Tuesday, March 23
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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 Monday, February 8 at 9:30 am
Free Library Program for Adults, contact
905.831.6265 ext. 6243 |
Central Library |
|
Tuesday, March 23
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
Your Money! Seminar
for Parents and Teens
Finance is about deciding what you want to do and
planning how to do it.
Free Library Program for Teens, contact 905.831.6265
ext. 6243 |
Central Library |
|
Wednesday, March 24
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
|
Race Relations Forum
This annual Forum is hosted by the Pickering
Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity to
commemorate March 21st, the International Day for
the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The event showcases the students with winning
entries from the “In Your Words and Expressions
Contest”.
Media Release
Contact Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4620 ext. 3223 |
Civic Complex Lobby |
|
Wednesday, March 24
7:30 pm |
Autism Support Group
in Pickering
A free service of Autism Ontario - Durham Region,
meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
This is one of four free monthly autism support
groups in the region hosted by parent volunteers of
Autism Ontario - Durham Region.
For more information, call toll free 1.866.495.4680
or e-mail
durham@autismontario.com. Anyone who has
an interest in autism is welcome to attend.
Note: On-site respite now available, provided by
FOOTPRINTS, for children affected by autism age 13
and under while parents/caregivers attend our
Pickering autism support group (only). On-site
babysitting for siblings may also be available.
Spaces limited. Fees apply. Pre-registration
required by October 21st. Contact Denise Wilson,
Footprints Program Consultant, at 905.420.0388 or
denise@footprints4autism.org . |
Dunbarton-Fairport
United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Road
(one block north of Highway 2, west of Dixie Road)
|
Thursday, March 25
to
Sunday, March 28 |
Daffodil Days
During
Daffodil Days, join the fight against cancer by
buying a bunch of daffodils for $7 a bunch or 2
bunches for $12. When you purchase daffodils from
the Canadian Cancer Society, you provide a lifeline
to everything we do: from research to maintaining
community outreach programs, and advocacy.
Volunteers will be selling daffodils at local
grocery stores, drug stores, big retailers, shopping
malls, LCBOs and Beer Stores throughout the Durham
Region. Contact
durhamdaffodils@ontario.cancer.ca for more
information. |
Various Locations |
|
Thursday, March 25
7:00 pm |
Introduction to
Scrapbooking
Ever had the desire to learn to scrapbook but lacked
the time and tools? Come and take some time for
yourself and get crafty. Materials provided.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Free Library Program for Adults, contact
905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
|
Friday, March 26
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
|
Pre-Teen Dance
Pre-teen DJ dance. Grades 5-8 only. Tickets
must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale
Monday, March 22. Cost is $7.25 per
person/ticket.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext. 2096 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
Saturday, March 27
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Girls Day Out
Girls Incorporated of Durham’s annual “Girls Day
Out!” play day fundraiser is a great way to spend a
day. This is a day for women to gather and try out
new activities or join in on some old favourites.
From chocolate making or martini mixing to belly
dancing or karate. Women ages 19 and up will enjoy
themselves while benefiting Girls Inc. at the same
time. Of the approximately 34 classes offered,
guests will have the chance to participate in four
of their top choice classes, along with an amazing
lunch, silent auction, and much more. All the
proceeds raised from this event go directly to
support Girls Inc. programming which gives girls the
tools they need to succeed. Admission: $100
Registration packages are available online at
www.girlsinc-durham.org
Contact Yvette Nechvatal-Drew, Executive Director at
905.428.8111 ext. 24 or
yndrew@durham.girls-inc.org |
Trafalgar Castle School
- Whitby |
|
Saturday, March 27
9:30 am – 6:00 pm |
Celebrate Earth Hour
and the 5th annual Sustainable Pickering Day on
Saturday, March 27th.
-
Register to participate in Earth Hour at
sustainablepickering.com
- Visit Pickering
Town Centre on March 27th and take the Energy
Quiz. You could win a prize, including a
$250 Pickering Town Centre Gift Card.
- Turn off the
lights and electronics for 1 hour starting at
8:30 pm.
- Take pictures of
how you, your family, and friends celebrated.
Email photos to
sustainability@cityofpickering.com for
posting on our Flickr page.
City
Partnership, contact Kristy Kilbourne at
905.420.4660 ext. 2170
|
Pickering Town Centre,
Centre Court |
|
Saturday, March 27
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Hip Hop Dance
Competition
Dance crew battles and 2 on 2 competitions. Prizes
and live DJ. Register for a 2 on 2 battle or your
crew before the event.
Free for Pickering teens 13 – 19 years with a City
ID Card. Don’t have one yet? Sign up for one for
free at the event – parent signature required.
Registration Form [link opens Word document]
City Event, contact Leslie Slovick at
905.420.4660 ext. 6101 |
East Shore Community
Centre |
|
Saturday, March 27
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
Earth Hour
Attention: Pickering Residents. You are asked to see
the world in a whole new light by taking part in
Earth Hour and register your participation in “My
Challenge” at
www.sustainablepickering.com.
City Partnership, contact Kristy Kilbourne at
905.420.4660 ext. 2170 |
Throughout the City |
|
Sunday, March 28
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Seniors Big Band
Featuring George Lake Big Band for the listening and
dancing pleasure of local adults 55+. Light
refreshments will be served.
$5 per person
City Event, contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.4660 ext.
2078 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
Sunday, March 28
5:30 pm |
Youth Appreciation
Night
Come join us for an evening full of fun and
entertainment for children and youth between Grades
5 to 12! The event will feature South Asian cultural
dances, Bollywood music, comedy, a talent show, and
much more! Refreshments will be served. The
whole family is welcome! Admission is FREE.
Community Event, contact Aneesah Luqman Molly
Roy at 905.839.3636
cedim@rogers.com
|
McLean Community Centre,
Ajax |
|
Tuesday, March 30
7:00 pm |
Ward 1 - Town Hall
Meeting
Mayor Dave Ryan invites Ward 1 residents to attend
this public forum. Discuss concerns or suggestions
you may have in regard to some of the opportunities
and challenges facing Ward 1 and our community.
City Event, contact Joanne Hanna at 905.420.4660
ext. 2198 |
Pickering Civic Complex,
Council Chambers |
|
Wednesday, March 31
7:00 pm |
Who’s your Granny?
Genealogy for Novices
Birth, death, and marriage records are just some of
the vital statistics you will learn how to navigate
in this program.
Registration is required.
Free Library Program for Adults, contact
905.831.6265 ext. 6243 |
Central Library |
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APRIL 2010 |
|
DATE |
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
|
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 |
Thursday, April 1
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
April Fool's Day
Creative Writing Workshop with Richard Scarsbrook
Richard is an award winning author and teaches
creative writing at Humber College. This program is
for ages 16 and up.
Free Teen Program. Contact 905.831.6265 ext.
6243 |
Central Library |
|
Friday, April 2 –
Sunday, April 4 |
“A” Hockey Tournament
Annual Pickering Hockey Association “A” level hockey
tournament.
Community Event, contact PHA Administration Office
at 905.831.2166 or visit
www.pickeringhockey.com |
Don Beer Arena &
Pickering Recreation Complex Arena |
|
Saturday, April 3
10:00 am |
Easter Parade
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606 & the Ladies
Auxiliary proudly present the Annual Easter Parade.
Put on your best Easter bonnet, decorate your bike,
wagon or doll carriage to win great prizes! Free
lunch and activities at the Legion following the
parade.
Event Poster,
Application Form & Waiver
[PDF]
Community Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660
ext. 2098 |
Parade Route:
East on Annland St. at Liverpool Rd. to Krosno Blvd.
and east on Krosno Blvd. |
|
Tuesday, April 6
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.
Please register by phone or in person starting
Monday, March 15th at 9:30 am
Free Adult Program. Contact 905.831.6265 ext.
6243 |
Central Library |
|
Tuesday, April 6
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
|
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 |
|
Friday, April 9
3:30 |
Pickering Swim Club
Scoreboard Unveiling
Pickering Swim Club celebrates the installation of a
new time clock in this formal unveiling prior the
Rainbow Classic Swim Meet.
Community Event, contact Karen Coleman at
905.683.6582 ext. 3224 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
Friday, April 9
5:30 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 10 & Sunday, April 11
9:00 am – 5:30 pm |
Rainbow Classic Swim
Meet
Pickering Swim Club hosts this 3-day invitational
swim meet with teams from across Ontario.
Community Event, contact Pickering Swim Club,
Publicity- Heather Toswell, at 905.831.7387 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
Saturday, April 10
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm |
Ice Show 2010: Snap
Shots of Canada
Skaters of all levels and skills participate in this
amazing exhibition of skating talent!
Community Event, contact Pickering Figure Skating
Club at 905.420.4117 or visit
www.skatecanada-pickering.com |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
Saturday, April 10
7:00 – 10:00 pm |
Ball Hockey
Tournament
Free event for Pickering Teens ages 13 – 19. A
chance for local youth to get together and meet new
people.
City Event, Free Teen Event. Contact Heather
Butler at 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 |
East Shore Community
Centre |
|
Saturday, April 17
5:45 pm |
Hearts of Durham 2010
Bees Knees Benefit
In support of
Feed the Need in Durham.
Put on your glad rags and join us in a Roaring 20’s
night of jazz, flappers, dirty gin martinis!!
Sponsorship opportunities available.
Tickets on sale February 2010 –
tickets@heartsofdurham.com
For more information, visit
www.heartsofdurham.com |
Deer Creek Golf &
Banquet Facility, Ajax
|
|
Sunday, April 18
9:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Ajax-Pickering MS
Walk
A fundraising event for the MS Society of
Canada. For details, visit
www.mswalks.ca or contact
ian.humphreys@mssociety.ca, or call 416.922.6600
ext. 2228 |
Pine Ridge Secondary
School |
|
April 19 – 24 |
Earth Week
|
Pickering |
|
Monday, April 19
7:30 pm |
Recognition event for
20-Minute Pickering Makeover Sponsors
Many corporate sponsors support the Pickering
20-Minute Makeover. Without their contribution an
event of this magnitude would not be feasible. This
event serves as an opportunity for the City of
Pickering to recognize their support.
City event, contact Michelle Pongracz at
905.420.4660 ext. 2043 |
City Hall |
|
Tuesday, April 20
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. Please
register by phone or in person starting Monday,
March 15th at 9:30 a.m.
Free Adult Program, contact 905.831.6265 ext. 6243 |
Central Library |
|
Wednesday, April 21
7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Lush Lawns Workshop
Do you ever feel like a slave to your lawn? Attend
this workshop 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. To reserve your space call
905.683.7575 TTY
905.420.1739 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex, meeting room #1 |
|
Friday, April 23
2:00 pm |
20-Minute Pickering
Makeover
Spring is here. Get outside and participate in
the 6th annual 20-minute litter clean up. Clean up
around your business, school or neighbourhood. A
little effort by a lot of people can achieve amazing
results.
Businesses, schools & organizations register with
Customer Care Centre at 905.683.7575. TTY:
905.420.1739. Registering allows the City
staff to deliver clean up supplies to you and haul
away the litter you collected. |
Throughout the City |
|
Friday, April 23
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
|
Pre-Teen Dance
Pre-teen DJ dance. Grades 5-8 only. Tickets
must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale
Monday, April 19. Cost is $7.25 per
person/ticket.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext. 2096 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
Saturday, April 24
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Kids Recycled Art
Contest
Sign up for the Library’s Recycled Art Contest. Open
to children JK – Grade 6. Prizes awarded for the
entries that best meet the judges criteria.
Entries due by April 23, 2010.
For details visit a Pickering Public Library Branch
or visit online
www.picnet.org/kids. |
Pickering Central Library |
|
Tuesday, April 27
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Gorgeous Gardens
Workshop
Have you ever popped a tomato in your mouth moments
after it was picked? Want to learn more about native
plants? Join the experts as they discuss these
growing trends in gardening and offer practical tips
on growing food for your family and wildlife. To
reserve your space call 905.683.7575.
TTY: 905.420.1739 |
East Shore Community
Centre |
Wednesday, April 28
11:30 am |
National Day of
Mourning
Join the City of Pickering at a ceremony to honour
the millions of Ontarians impacted by a workplace
fatality, injury or illness. It’s a day to remember
those whose lives were changed forever. This day
provides us with the opportunity to renew our
commitment to the prevention of needless
occupational incidents and to promote worker
well-being.
City Event, contact Michelle Montgomery at
905.420.4660 ext. 4645 |
Pickering Civic Complex:
Courtyard |
|
Wednesday, April 28
7:00 pm |
Celtic Mythology
Spark your imagination and learn about the ancient
Celts and their lore.
Registration is required.
Free Adult Program, contact 905-831-6265 ext. 6243 |
Central Library |
|
Thursday, April 29
7:00 pm |
Aspiring Writers
Workshop
Want to see your name in print? Doug Hall, a local
author of over 17 books speaks about how to create a
novel, how to get published, and his experience in
the field. Registration is required.
Free Adult Program, contact 905.420.2254 |
Petticoat Creek Branch |
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|
MAY 2010 |
|
DATE |
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
|
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, May 1
9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Flower Show -
Pickering Horticultural Society
First Annual Public Flower show – enter or come
by to view the show – many categories for beginner
through advanced in horticulture (tulips, narcissus,
various house plants, annuals, perennials, displays,
container gardening, etc ...)
City Partnership, contact Sigrid Squires at
asquire8347@rogers.com or visit
www.pickeringhorticulturalsociety.com |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
|
Saturday, May 1
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Lush Lawns Workshop
Do you ever feel like a slave to your lawn? Attend
this workshop 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. To reserve your space call
905.683.7575. TTY: 905.420.1739 |
West Shore Community
Centre |
|
May 3 – 13
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
Community Drop In
Tennis
Try tennis for free! Beginner and Novice. Youths
aged 6 – 11 welcome on Mondays and Wednesdays. Youth
ages 12 – 18 years welcome on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
No registration or equipment needed. Proper footwear
required. For more information visit
www.amberleatennis.ca |
Amberlea Tennis Club |
|
Tuesday, May 4
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
|
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 |
|
Thursday, May 6
5:30 pm |
7th Annual Fashion
Show
Lakeridge Health Whitby Foundation presents the
7th annual fashion show at the McKinney Centre in
Whitby. Take a ride for an evening of fashion
and food with this years “Saddle’s and Spurs” theme.
Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be provided, along
with featured fashions, live and silent auctions.
All proceeds to patient programs, services and
medical equipment at Lakeridge Health Whitby.
Admission: $75.00/ticket
For more information or to purchase tickets contact
Elizabeth Roy at 905.666.3189 or by e-mail at
elizabeth_roy@sympatico.ca . |
McKinney Centre,
222 McKinney Drive
Whitby |
May 6 – 8 & 13 – 15
8:00 pm
May 9 & 16
2:00 pm |
Distant Shores: The
Extraordinary War Brides
Presented by Backwoods players, this story is woven
from actual stories of Pickering area war brides.
This poignant and funny one act play is presented as
part of the Durham Theatre Festival.
City Partnership, contact Mandy Smiles at
905.683.8401
$20 Advance ticket purchase required. For
tickets call 905.243.1587
www.durhamtheatrefestival.com |
Brougham Hall |
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May 7 and 8 |
Pickering MS
Carnation Campaign
Pickering will be in bloom as the annual MS
Carnation Campaign raises funds for and awareness
about multiple sclerosis.
Locations include Pickering Town Centre; Canadian
Tire Stores; Local Beer and LCBO Stores.
For further information or to volunteer for this
campaign please contact the chapter office at
1.800.667.0397. |
Various |
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Saturday, May 8
9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
5th Annual COPE Walk
for Mental Health
Join us for a morning to support those living with
Mental Illness! Participate in a 1, 2, or 5 km
Walk/Run. There is family fun and great prizes to be
won.
Call to register and receive your pledge form at
Community Care Durham at 905.668.6223 ext: 227 or
email
aheath@communitycaredurham.on.ca
Funds raised will support the local COPE Mental
Health services! |
Heydenshore Park,
Waterfront Trail
589 Water Street
Whiby |
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Thursday, May 27
7:00 pm
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Break the Guitar
Record
On May 27th an attempt will be made to break
the World Record for the Largest Guitar Ensemble.
The previous record was set in Texas, USA in August
2009 at 1,867 guitarists. The venue for the event
is the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario.
This facility has the capacity to hold approximately
7,000 guitar players. Event organizers are pushing
to fill this arena to capacity, thus breaking the
current world record. The regulations state that a
song must be played in unison for 5 minutes. The
song "Takin' Care of Business" was chosen, as the
rhythm section is simply played on the guitar. The
event is open to all guitar players. To learn more
visit
www.breaktheguitarrecord.com. |
General Motors Centre,
Oshawa |
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Friday, May 28
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Pre-Teen Dance
Pre-teen DJ dance. Grades 5-8 only. Tickets
must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale
Tuesday, May 25. Cost is $7.25 per
person/ticket.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext. 2096 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
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Saturday, May 29
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Artfest on the
Esplanade
View
website for details |
Esplanade Park |
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Sunday, May 30
Registration starts
at 10 am
Walk begins at 11 am |
3rd annual Durham
Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
Join us for a morning of friendship and fundraising
for a great cause. Help provide hope for the
thousands of people affected by this disease.
Together we can keep muscles moving.
Community Event, contact Meighan Hartley
1.866.337.3365 ext.223 |
Kiwanis/
Heydonshore Park, 589 Water Street, Whitby |
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Sunday, May 30
12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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Steam Up |
Pickering Museum Village
location |
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Sunday, May 30
Time, TBA |
Freedom of the City:
Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps HARWOOD
Freedom of the City will be granted to the Royal
Canadian Sea Cadet Corps HARWOOD in this traditional
ceremony. Spectators welcome.
www.rcsccharwood.com
City Partnership, contact Krystal Ferguson at
905.420.4620 ext. 2064 |
Pickering Civic Complex:
Courtyard |
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Monday, May 31 |
Civic Awards
Awards presentation for nominated Civic Award
Recipients.
City Event, contact Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4660
ext. 3223 |
Council Chambers |
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JUNE 2010 |
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Tuesday, June 1
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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June 4, 5, & 6 |
Ribfest |
Esplanade Park |
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Friday, June 4
4:00 – 7:00 pm |
P.A.C. 4 Teens Car
Wash
Bring your car down for a wash and support your
local Activity Council for teens!
$4 per car
City Event, contact Heather Butler at 905.420.4660
ext. 6100 |
Petticoat Creek
Community Centre |
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Friday, June 11
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Pre-Teen Dance
Pre-teen DJ dance. Grades 5-8 only. Tickets
must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale
Monday, June 7. Cost is $7.25 per
person/ticket.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext. 2096 |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
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Sunday, June 13
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Seniors Month Big
Band &
Senior of the Year Award Presentation
Nomination Details |
Pickering Recreation
Complex |
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Monday, June 28
7:00 pm |
Ward 2 - Town Hall
Meeting
Mayor Dave Ryan invites Ward 2 residents to attend
this public forum. Discuss concerns or suggestions
you may have in regard to some of the opportunities
and challenges facing Ward 2 and our community.
City Event, contact Joanne Hanna at 905.420.4660
ext. 2198 |
Pickering Civic Complex,
Council Chambers |
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JULY 2010 |
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July 1
12 pm to 11:00 pm
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Canada Day
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Kinsmen Park |
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Tuesday, July 6
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, July 14
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm |
Driftwood Theatre:
Twelfth Night
Enjoy this outdoor theatre event as Driftwood
Theatre presents “Twelfth Night” by William
Shakespeare. Pay what you can event. Bring your
blanket and lawn chair.
City Partnership, contact Marisa Carpino
905.420.4660 ext. 3223 |
Esplanade Park
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SEPTEMBER 2010 |
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LOCATION |
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Saturday, September 18
10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Anniversary
Celebration
City Event, contact Chris Sharpe at 905.683.6582
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Pickering Recreation
Complex |
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Monday, September 27
7:00 pm |
Ward 3 - Town Hall
Meeting
Mayor Dave Ryan invites Ward 3 residents to attend
this public forum. Discuss concerns or suggestions
you may have in regard to some of the opportunities
and challenges facing Ward 3 and our community.
City Event, contact Joanne Hanna at 905.420.4660
ext. 2198 |
Pickering Civic Complex,
Council Chambers |
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OCTOBER 2010 |
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DATE |
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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 |
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 |
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Saturday, October 24
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.
For more information contact 905.420.4660 ext.2212 |
Alex Robertson Park,
Sandy Beach Road south
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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 |
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DATE |
EVENT
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LOCATION |
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 |
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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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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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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.
City Event, contact Leslie Slovick at 905.420.4660
ext. 6101 |
Petticoat Creek
Community Centre |
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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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DECEMBER 2010 |
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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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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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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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Saturday, December 11
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Make a Joyful Noise
Music Night
Enjoy a free featuring local musicians and choirs
playing a variety of holiday favourites.
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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