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The Georgina Public Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Moncada as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Director of Library Services, effective Oct. 15, 2024. With an impressive background in both the private and public sector, Moncada brings with him a wealth of experience and a passion for libraries.

In an effort to improve road safety, the Town of Georgina has updated its Safe Streets Policy which includes automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras as one of the various tactics used to improve speed compliance on Town roads. The Safe Streets Monitoring Program uses ASE cameras with the goal of altering driver behaviour, encouraging posted speed limit compliance and increasing overall safety for the community. The speed cameras will be used with other traffic control measures that focus on education, enforcement and engineering.

Take advantage of Bag Tag Exemption Week from Sept. 23 to Sept. 26, 2024. Georgina residents can put out up to five untagged bags, items or containers for collection. Large non-recyclable household items are included in the program. Items that cannot be collected include refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and hot water tanks. For more information call 905-476-4301, see the Waste and Recycling calendar or download the Recycle Coach app. 

The Pefferlaw Pump Track and Skatepark will be closed today, Friday Sept. 13, for the entire day. 

The contractor will be on-site taking advantage of the warmer weather to conduct some repairs to the asphalt surface to provide a smoother ride for users. 

To learn more about the pump track and skatepark, visit georgina.ca/skateparks.

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years – to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign, which runs from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12, 2024, works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

Looking for a tree-rific reason to get outside this fall? Help LEAF green up Willow Wharf.

Join us for some family-friendly fun planting native trees and shrubs at Willow Wharf on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Make a day of it and visit Georgina's beaches and waterfront parks.

Location update: Due to the weather, tonight’s free screenings of the Garfield Movie at 8 p.m. have been moved to the Pefferlaw Sports Zone and the MURC lobby.

Bring blankets, popcorn, chairs, friends and family and have a blast watching a movie on the big screen indoors. Enjoy free popcorn while supplies last. 

To learn more, visit georgina.ca/StarlightCinema.

With rain in the forecast, the 2024 Mayor's Charity Motorcycle Ride and Poker Run will now take place on Saturday, Sept. 14.

The ride begins at the Civic Centre. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with coffee, tea and muffins. Kickstands up at 10 a.m. followed by a four-hour scenic tour ending at the Sutton Legion with a barbecue and prizes.

The Town is holding its annual mandatory emergency management training exercise today in the areas of Pioneer Village, the ROC and Civic Centre. Access to the staff parking lot at the Civic Centre will be maintained for staff and visitors, so please adhere to road closures as posted.

Emergency training helps the Town prepare for potential emergencies, teaching staff how to respond in a safe and effective manner. This is an exercise and there is no danger to anyone. The Town appreciates your understanding.

The summer may be ending, but there is still lots to do in Georgina in September. Enjoy Harvestfest at Georgina Pioneer Village or come out to Georgina Fire and Rescue Services Open House. You can also get ready for fall by clearing out your unwanted items during bag tag exemption week or at the eWaste event happening at the Georgina Ice Palace.