August 31, 2023 Town Page

Labour Day Closure
The Civic Centre will be closed on Monday, September 4 for the Labour Day holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday, September 5. If you have an emergency with regards to water, sewers, or roads, please call 905-478-4282 and press option 3.

2023 Property Taxes Due
Final 2023 property tax bills are due on August 31 and October 31. Payments can be made at your bank, using online/phone banking, through a pre-authorized payment plan or through our online portal. Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/PropertyTax

Help Transform Accessibility in EG
What can we do to improve accessibility? Help shape the future of accessibility in EG and our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan by completing the survey at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/MYAP by September 1.

Register for Fall Programs
We have something for the whole family in our Health and Active Living Guide. Try arts, sports, fitness, PA day camps and more! Non-residents of EG are welcome!
View the guide at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide

EG is on Instagram
East Gwillimbury is officially on Instagram! Follow us @EastGwillimbury and share your photos with the #OurEG for a chance to be featured.

Do you walk, run or bike on EG Trails?
We want to hear from you at our Trails Master Plan Public Open Houses:

• Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 5 to 8 p.m. East Gwillimbury Civic Centre
• Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 5 to 8 p.m. Holland Landing Community Centre
• Thursday, September 21, 2023 | 5 to 8 p.m. Mount Albert Lions Community Centre

Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury./ATTMP

Back to School Safety
As students head back to school, here are some safety tips for motorists:

• Follow speed limits and road signage.
• Keeps your eyes on the road.
• Watch for children and crossing guards at all crosswalks.
• Always stop for school buses with flashing lights and never proceed past the red STOP sign from either direction.

Visit the Fire Prevention Open House
We’re hosting a Fire Prevention Open House on September 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Queensville Station (1590 Queensville Sideroad). Join our Emergency and Community Safety Services crew for a free BBQ, truck tours, fire safety education, bouncy castle, door prizes and a live burn demonstration. Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ECSSOpenHouse

Childhood Cancer Toy Drive
The Oak Ridges Lions Club is hosting a Childhood Cancer Toy Drive. Donations can be dropped off at various locations including EG Code Ninjas (19101A Leslie Street). Learn more at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/oak_ridges

EG Farmers Market
Visit the EG Farmers Market Thursdays at the Civic Centre until September 28 from 2 to 7 p.m. Learn more at www.egfm.ca

Business Plan Bootcamp
A free, 8 week, educational series that helps aspiring or existing business owners build a business plan with on-demand workshops, mentorship and networking. Apply by October 13, 2023 at www.advantageeg.ca/yspace

The Town with the Paddles
With the success of the paddle project auction at Tapestry of Taste, the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is offering residents the opportunity to buy a paddle for $30 (cash only), to display outside of your home! Visit the Farmers Market to purchase a paddle.
Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ArtsandCulture