June 30, 2022, Town Page

Join our team!

We are hiring for various ongoing positions. 

Learn more or apply

Business Foundations by York University’s YSpace in partnership with the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury, is a weekly educational workshop series designed to help you kick-start your entrepreneurial career or challenge you to rethink your business.

This free-of-charge educational workshop series covers topics such as Building a Business Plan, Marketing and Social Media 101, and Setting-Up Business Operations. Additionally, individuals who attend at least seven of the nine workshops (minimum of one hour on each call) will receive an Innovation York Certificate of Completion, illustrating your dedication to learning about the essentials of launching a successful business.

Ready to get started?

Register for free at www.advantageeg.ca/entrepreneurshiphub

Get involved in your community

Canada Day Closure
The Civic Centre will be closed on Friday, July 1, 2022, for the Canada Day holiday. It will reopen on Monday, July 4, 2022. Happy Canada Day!

Waste Collection Changes due to The Canada Day Holiday
Residents who have Friday waste collection will have their collection moved to Saturday, July 2, 2022 due to the Canada Day holiday.

Firework Safety
As Canada Day approaches, we want to remind residents about the importance of firework safety. It’s best to leave firework displays to the professionals, but if you are going to light your own, remember:

• never use near combustibles
• keep kids and pets away
• keep water or fire extinguisher near
• don’t forget about your furry friends. Find a safe place for them and use a noise machine or TV to help keep them calm
• sparklers can burn at 1200F and cause severe burns
• many firework-related injuries are preventable

Waste Collection Changes - Back to Two
Starting July 5, EG will return to its two bag/item garbage collection limit. Waste over the two bag/item limit will require a collection tag. To purchase collection tags, please visit Customer Service at the Civic Centre. For more information, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Waste

Slow down, it’s Turtle Season
It’s turtle season and we are reminding you to slow down and watch out for turtles near or on roads. Turtles like to nest in the gravel on the shoulder of our roads and it’s up to us to help keep them and their babies safe. Learn more at www.LSRCA.on.ca

Join our CTV News team camp!
This half-day camp will introduce students to the exciting world of journalism in a fun, supportive and encouraging environment that promotes innovative thinking. All proceeds from this program will be used to purchase technology for future STEAM initiatives in EG. For students ages 10 to 13. Register using code 8833 at www.eastgwillumbury.ca/ireg

Artist Applications Open for 2022 Tapestry of Taste
The Town is accepting applications from artists who want to display their creations at the 2022 Tapestry of Taste. Applicants are encouraged to submit artwork that reflects the event’s “Together Again” theme. Apply to be in the show by Friday, July 15, 2022, at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/TOT

June is Recreation and Parks Month
Join EG to celebrate June as Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM)! Take a photo of yourself completing one of the activities on our JRPM calendar and comment on our Facebook post to be entered in a draw to win one of five Active EG passes. Each pass is redeemable for 10 visits to Town-run drop-in programs. View the calendar at
www.eastgwillimbury.ca/JRPM and visit our Facebook page @TownofEastGwillimbury to enter!

The Youth & Community Initiatives Fund is receiving applications for Grant Funding!
Proceeds raised through the East Gwillimbury Mayor & Council Annual Golf Tournament are directed to the Youth & Community Initiatives Fund (YCIF). The YCIF has funds available that will be dispersed to various community groups, agencies, schools, and organizations. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, June 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/YCIF. For any questions, contact Gina Casey at gcasey@eastgwillimbury.ca

Community Clean Up
EG is organizing community clean-up kits for residents interested in picking up litter and debris. Kits include an EG tote bag, biodegradable garbage bags and disposable gloves. If interested, email mhemmingway@eastgwillimbury.ca

EG Farmers Market
Every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre!
For details, visit www.egfm.ca

Food Pantry
Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holland Landing Public Library