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Whether you are looking to get in the holiday spirit or find a new way to help make a difference in your community, there are a lot of opportunities to get involved in Georgina this November.

Remembrance Day services

Lest we forget. A Remembrance Day service will be held on Sunday Nov. 5, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. at the Pefferlaw Lions Community Centre, 38 Pete's Lane. Everyone is invited to attend the Remembrance Day ceremonies held at the cenotaphs in Keswick and Sutton on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

Lest we forget.

A Remembrance Day service will be held on Sunday Nov. 5, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. at the Pefferlaw Lions Community Centre, 38 Pete's Lane.

Everyone is invited to attend the Remembrance Day ceremonies held at the cenotaphs in Keswick and Sutton on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

Today, Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) and Georgina Fire and Rescue Services announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services received 288 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero–a public education campaign with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that will provide more than 10,000 alarms to residents in 50 municipalities across Ontario.

Enjoy a safe Halloween, Georgina. Please use extra caution as a pedestrian to be aware and visible, and slow down and use extra caution while driving. Here are some more great safety tips from York Regional Police:

With winter around the corner, it's time to put the summer toys away. The Town of Georgina is reminding residents of the zoning regulations for leisure vehicle storage on residential lots.

Thanks for a great season! The sports zone at the Pefferlaw Park will be closed for the season as of Friday, Oct. 20 due to the construction of the new pump track and skatepark. The new sports zone opened in May of this year and features a number of amenities including a basketball court, one multi-use court and two pickleball courts.

Flags have been lowered at the Civic Centre in solidarity with the people of Israel and in condemnation of terrorism and hate.

At 7 p.m. this evening, the flag at the ROC will be lowered as part of a vigil by Chabad Jewish Centre of Georgina.

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that Environment Canada has released a Special Weather Statement forecasting widespread rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm. Localized amounts in excess of 50mm is possible.     

While widespread flooding is not expected, the possibility for flooding in various low-lying areas of the watershed exists.  Watercourses will be flowing higher than normal causing local streams and rivers to become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. Children should be warned to stay away from all watercourses. 

All Town offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, reopening on Tuesday, Oct. 10. See a list of the Thanksgiving closures.

No waste, recycling or green bin collection will occur on Oct. 9. Pickups will be one day later for the rest of the week, starting on Oct. 10.  

The Town of Georgina wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!  

The Water Division is doing sewer maintenance in order to prevent blockages and sewer backups. Sewer flushing will take place in various locations in Keswick and Sutton.

The crew is taking every precaution possible to avoid any inconvenience but occasional toilet splashes may occur in locations with deficient plumbing.

Ensure toilet lids are kept closed when not in use.

To learn more, visit georgina.ca/sewers.