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A look back - Workshop – September 17, 2024
The Development Services department led a Workshop, delivering important information on the Bylaw, Building, and Planning branches, and the services that they deliver. Watch the video.
Committee of the Whole Council – September 24, 2 p.m.
EG’s Economic Development will provide an update on operations with the Central York Chamber of Commerce.
The Finance Department will present a mid-year overview. and together with Legal and Legislative Services, they will share the proposed 2025 Budget Development presentation and report.
Parks, Recreation and Culture will bring forward a Draft Tree Protection By-law for consideration.
Development Services will share an update memo on 19349, 19357, 19365 and 19399 Yonge Street: OLT Appeals by Holland Hope General Partners Inc. DS Memo - OLT Decision 19349, 19357, 19365 and 19399 Yonge Street.
Municipal Council – September 24 – 6 p.m.
A special recognition of Jim Parks will take place! Happy 100th birthday, Mr. Parks!
Upcoming meetings
October 8
- Committee of the Whole - 10 a.m.
- Municipal Council - 2 p.m.
October 16
- Special Council - 6 p.m.
October 22
- Committee of the Whole - 2 p.m.
- Municipal Council - 6 p.m.
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Advisory Committees
Do you want to be more involved in EG? Join one of our Advisory Committees! We are looking for passionate individuals to join our:
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
- Heritage Advisory Committee
- Youth Advisory Committee
2025 Business Plan and Budget
The 2025 EG Budget is underway, and we want to hear from you! This year's budget is more than just numbers—it's about making sure our community thrives. Whether it's investing in infrastructure, parks, trails, or facilities, your input is crucial. Learn more and share your thoughts at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Budget
Fall Program Registration is Open!
Fall program registration is open to everyone. Choose from a variety of fitness programs, art programs, activities, and PA Day camps. Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Guide to view the guide and register for exciting fall programs to stay active.
Register for PA Day Camps
Register for Junior and Senior PA Day Camps:
- Friday, September 27
- Monday, October 21
- Friday, November 15
This camp is for children who love variety in their day. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities like games, sports, arts, and crafts, and more! Please dress for the weather.
Find more details and register at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/SchoolBreakPrograms
Autumn of Openings
Join EG to celebrate the start of a new season with various parks and trail openings throughout Town! Join us on:
- September 25 at 5 p.m. at Queensville Trail (entrance at Petal Avenue) to celebrate and walk along Queensville’s first trail.
- September 26 at 10 a.m. at Emily Park (35 Thompson Drive)
- October 1 at 6 p.m. at Sharon Hills Park Tennis and Disc Golf Course (191 Colonel Wayling Boulevard) to check out the new tennis courts and learn to play disc golf from experienced instructors.
Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Parks
55 N' Up Bus Trips
Take a trip down to St. Jacobs to visit the famous St. Jacobs Farmers Market and Mennonite Anna Mae's Bakery and Restaurant for lunch. You will have various meal options to choose from. Price for 55 'N Up members is $85 and non-members $90.
Pick-up locations:
- Royal Oak Court (40 Royal Oak Court) at 8:30 a.m.
- EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road) at 8:45 a.m.
Drop-off locations:
- EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road)
- Royal Oak Court (40 Royal Oak Court)
Find more details at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/BusTrips
Guided Walking Tour of Rogers Reservoir Conservation
Join the Active Transportation and Trails Committee and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority on September 26 from 5 to 6 p.m. for a guided walking tour of the Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area. Learn about the history of the reservoir and surrounding community of Holland Landing as well as the various projects that have occurred throughout the property over the years with a focus on the historic lock system and canals. Meet at the Nokiidaa Trail parking lot off Green Lane (1000 Green Lane East). Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Trails
Fire Prevention Open House
Join the Fire and Emergency Service team on September 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Queensville Fire Station, 1590 Queensville Sideroad, for the Fire Prevention Open House! Learn about Smoke Alarms and how to make them work for you. Enjoy a FREE BBQ, truck tours, door prizes and more!
Shuttles to and from the event will be available throughout the day at:
- East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, (1914B Mount Albert Road)
- Queensville and 404 car-pool, Park and Ride
The first shuttle will leave at 9 a.m. from the EG Sports Complex and then travel to the Queensville and 404 Park and Ride. The estimated time per trip will be 30 minutes. The last shuttle is scheduled to leave the fire station at 3 p.m. This shuttle will also have an undercarriage to accommodate and hold strollers. Find details at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/FireOpenHouse
Truth and Reconciliation Day at the Farmers Market
Join us to recognize and honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this month:
September 26:
- EG Farmers Market (19000 Leslie Street). The day will include:
- Smudging ceremony and live performance by Indigenous knowledge keeper Jared BigCanoe
- Children's book readings by the East Gwillimbury Public Library
- Beaded necklace workshop that will include learnings about the residential school system
Everyone is invited to participate in an orange ribbon station, where orange ribbons are tied to remember the children who died at residential schools.
Flag Ceremony for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
We're recognizing and honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at a flag raising ceremony on September 30 at 9 a.m. at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street). Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/NDTR
Wild Rice Exhibit
Wild rice, known in Ojibwe as Manoomin, is a wild grass that grows annually and produces a very valuable grain that the First Nation has used for millennia. To some of the Williams Treaties First Nations, Manoomin remains an important part of their lives. Learn more about wild rice with EG’s travelling, self-guided exhibit. Visit one of the specified locations below to learn more during regular business hours:
- September 20 at the Operations Centre (19850 Woodbine Ave)
- September 21 to 26 at the EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road)
- September 26 at the Farmers Market (19000 Leslie Street)
- September 27 to October 1 at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street)
- October 2 to 7 at the Holland Landing Library branch (19513 Yonge Street)
Curbside Giveaway
Participate in Curbside Giveaway Day on September 28 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents are invited to place unwanted items, labeled FREE, at the curb for the community to browse and take for their own use. Learn more at www.york.ca
Business Programs and Events in East Gwillimbury
Business Plan Bootcamp
Ready to take your business idea to the next level or refresh your current strategy? Business Plan Bootcamp is an eight-week, free,educational entrepreneurship series that helps aspiring or existing business owners write and develop their business plans. Participants will learn from weekly on-demand workshops, meet with mentors, and network with other business owners.
Applications are open until October 13, 2024. For more information, visit www.advantageEG.ca/YSpace.
Business Peer-to-Peer Group with TechConnex
Are you a business owner or entrepreneur seeking to expand your network and gain valuable insights? Join YSpace and TechConnex for our monthly peer-to-peer sessions with local entrepreneurs. These sessions are designed to help you connect, learn, and grow your business.
Upcoming Schedule
- September 26 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | Georgina
- October 31 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | East Gwillimbury
- November 28 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | Georgina
- December 19 | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | East Gwillimbury
Meet with our entrepreneurship team to join! For more information, visit www.advantageEG.ca/YSpace
Community Food Drive Event
Local food banks need our help. Neighbourhood Network has launched their Food Drive Community Event to support those in need across York Region on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To volunteer , complete the community challenge, donate, find drop-off locations and a full list of items in need, visit bit.ly/4enSQPy.
PA Day Fun at the Library!
Friday, September 27 is a PA Day so why not spend the day at the Library? We have some fun, free programming lined up just for you:
- 11 a.m. – Perler Bead Making at the Mount Albert branch. Drop in.
- 11:30 a.m. – Back to School Keychains at the Holland Landing branch. Registration required on the Library’s Events Calendar.
- 3 p.m. – Five Nights at Freddy’s VR Gaming at the Holland Landing branch.
Registration required on the Library’s Events Calendar.
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