SGC Admin: It’s nearly that time of year folks… you know when the ghosts and witches come out to visit and “play” with the rest of us… It’s a celebration for some, along with being lots of fun… So why not couple this event with a good cause… for our furry, four-legged friends…. Check Out the following fundraiser… :)
Please contact Joan or Margie for more information or to purchase your tickets.
SGC Admin: Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends and family… may you all enjoy a safe and fun Thanksgiving… … I am thankful for my family and friends, for my health and for the love that surrounds me and the light that envelopes me every single day of the year… :)
Here’s a list of what is closed on Thanksgiving day Monday October 14 2013 and what may be open.
Most Grocery and Supermarkets
Most Retail Stores
Beer and Liquor Stores
Banks/Trust companies
Libraries
Government: Municipal offices/buildings
Schools
Metroland Media (Local paper)
Transit will operate on a holiday schedule: Please visit:
www.durhamregiontransit.com for Durham Region Transit
www.gotransit.com: For GO transit
Durham Region Transit call: 1-866-247-0055: Go Transit call: 416-869-3200
Garbage pick-up will be a day behind as there is no garbage pick up on the holiday Monday.
Regular Pick-up day: “New” Pick up day:
Monday Tuesday
Tuesday Wednesday
Wednesday Thursday
Thursday Friday
Friday Saturday
source: Whitby This Week: October 10 2013 edition.
SGC Admin: Update October 11 2013: The Durham Craft and Gift Show still has spots left for Vendors… Please Contact Susan if you would like to be a vendor at this popular event.
The Durham Craft and Gift Show at Durham College will be here before you know it… a great place to find gifts for the upcoming Christmas season…
Vendors don’t be shy book you booth soon.… :)
Dates: October 25, 26 and 27 2013:
For booth information please contact Susan at
905- 579-4473 ext 2629: email her at: sfleming@durhamregion.com
You can also Click Here to visit Durham shows website…
Event: ADHD Awareness Week opener
Date: Begins October 15 2013
Location: The Education Centre: 400 Taunton Road East Whitby.
What’s There: This event takes place in two parts: Student Summit, consisting of chosen representatives takes place during the day: A community information expo, which is open to the public takes place during the evening: Both will include sessions geared towards understanding what ADHD is, what living with the disorder is like, and advocating for friends and family.
Community Member are invited for 6:00 pm at the Education Centre.
Special guests: Rick Green of the Red Green Show and Dr. Rosemary Tannock of the Hospital for sick children:
Contact: timm_karen@durha.edu.on.ca
International walk to school month is October and the Durham Region Health Department is encouraging all school kids to walk to school for the whole month if they can… but if not… to please make a huge effort to walk to school on International Walk to school day… which is Wednesday October 9 2013…. :)
IWALK is an annual event organized by Green Communities Canada, that promotes physical activity, safe communities and clean air.
For more information please visit www.saferoutestoschool.ca
For information on more active schools please visit www.durham.ca/physicalactivity.ca
or call the Durham Health Connection Line at: 1-800-841-2729 or 905-666-6241
source: Whitby This Week: October 4 2013 edition
