2013 Santa Clause Parades around Durham … :) Ho Ho Ho…

SGC Admin: Yes folks it’s that time of year again, when the little elves are in crunch time and Santa is getting excited about making his rounds… :) 

Check out the Christmas Santa Clause Parades list below to find out when he is coming to a town near you.. :) We regret we didn’t post this list earlier, as we missed the Pickering/Ajax parade as it kicked off the season this past Saturday November 9 2013, but we are sure it was a big hit any way.. :)

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  • Location: Bowmanville
  • Date: November 16 2013
  • Time: 10:30 am
  • Starting from: Liberty Street and King Street
  • Location: Oshawa
  • Date: November 16 2013
  • Time: 6 pm
  • Starting at: The Oshawa Centre Sears going east on King Street.
  • Location: Newcastle
  • Date: November 17 2013
  • Time: 5:30 pm
  • Starting from: King Avenue West and Massey Drive
  • Location: Scugog/Port Perry:  Port Perry Fairgrounds
  • Date: November 23 2013
  • Time: 5:00 pm
  • Starting from: Port Perry Fairgrounds going east Reach Street
  • Location: Orono in the Village
  • Date: November 30 2013
  • Time: 10:30 am
  • Starting from: Orono Village
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  • Location: Uxbridge
  • Date: November 30 2013
  • Time: 11:00 am
  • Starting From: Brock and Centre Streets
  • Location: Courtice: 
  • Date: December 1 2013
  • Time: 12:00 noon
  • Starting From: Townline Road going down Nash Road to George Renolds Drive
  • Location: Enniskillen and Tyrone
  • Date: December 4 2013
  • Time: 5:30 pm
  • Starting From: Concession Road 9 and Old Scugog Road
  • Location: Whitby
  • Date: December 7 2013
  • Time: 10:00 am
  • Starting From: Brock Street & Manning

 

Source: Whitby This Week: 11/07/2013 Edition

 

Durham Angels’ Tree of Light Service Returns

The Durham Angels’ Tree of Light is a memorial service to remember loved ones and is organized by the Bereaved Families of Ontario-Durham

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  • Event: Durham Angels’ Tree of Light Service
  • Date: November 28 2013
  • Time: 7:30 pm to 9 pm
  • Location: Durham District School Board. 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby. 
  • What’s There: Names of loved ones remembered will be placed on the tree and may be taken home after the service. Names of loved ones will also be on a memorial plaque located next to the tree. 
  • Donations: Donations go to help bereaved families of Ontario who have experienced the loss of a child through death as well as children who are facing a significant loss. 
  • DEADLINE: If you would like to have a name placed on the program list the order must be received before November 18 2013. 
  • Contact: Please call 905 579 4293 or email bfodurham@bellnet.ca for more information on this program. 

source: Whitby This Week: 10/31/2013 Edition

Raise the Woof… Fundraiser for the Durham Humane Society with Neil Crone as MC… November 16 2013

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  • Event: Raise the Woof: Durham Human Society fundraiser
  • Date: November 16 2013
  • Time: 7 pm
  • Location: Harmony Creek Community Centre: 15 Harmony Road North, Oshawa
  • Cost: Early Bird Tickets $25:00 may be purchased @ Durham Humane Society, 1505 Wentworth Street, Whitby: on-line at http://www.raisethewooffund.com
  • What’s There: Neil Crone as Emcee: Live and Silent Auctions: Celebrity impersonators: Appetizers: Midnight Buffet: DJ dancing: Games and more: 
  • Proceeds: Go to help staff care for abused, neglected and abandoned animals. 
  • Contact: info@raisethewooffund.com

source: Whitby This Week Edition 06/11/2013

EFW-WMAC (Energy from waste) Meeting 10: November 13 2013

 

 

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  • Event: The Energy From Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) Meeting #10
  • Date: Wednesday November 13 2013
  • Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Location: Durham Region Headquarters Room LL-C 
  • Contact: Melodee Smart: 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560: EFW-WMAC@durham.ca
  • Visit: http://www.durhamyorkwaste.ca or http://www.durham.ca

 

source: Whitby This Week: 10/30/2013 Edition

Remembrance Day Services around Durham November 11 2013

SGC Admin: A huge thank you to all who have fought for our freedom and to keep us safe… we honour your losses and your sacrifices…

There are several events happening around Durham Region in honour of those who have been in service for our country… Please see the list below to find out what’s happening in your area.

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  • Ajax:
  • Date: November 11 2013
  • Time: 10:45 am
  • Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 322: 111 Hunt Street
  • What’s There: Service
  • Pickering:
  • Date: November 11 2013
  • Time: 10:45 am
  • Location: Pickering City Hall, Courtyard, One The Esplanade:
  • What’s There: Parade and Service
  • Uxbridge:
  • Date: November 11 2013
  • Time: 11:00 am
  • Location: Downtown at Brock and Toronto Streets
  • What’s There: Parade and Ceremony
  • Scugog: 
  • Date: November 11 2013
  • Time: 10:15 am
  • Location: Scugog Memorial Public Library: 231 Water St.
  • What’s There: Service and Parade
  • Time: 11:00 am
  • Location: Scugog municipal Office: 181 Perry Street
  • What’s There: Service
  • Blackstock:
  • Date: November 11 2013
  • Time: 10:30 am
  • Location: St. John’s Anglican Church: 3505 Church St. West.
  • What’s There: Service
  • Whitby:
  • Date: November 11 2013
  • Time: 10:30 am
  • Location: Whitby Legion: 117 Byron Street
  • What’s There: Parade and Service
  • Time: 2:00 pm
  • Location: Luther Vipond Arena: 67 Winchester Rd., Brooklin
  • Oshawa:
  • Date: November 11 2013
  • Time: 11:00 am
  • Location: Memorial Park at Simcoe and John Streets
  • What’s There: Parade and Service
  • Clarington: 
  • Date: November 9 2013
  • Time: 10:30 am
  • Location: Newtonville Cenotaph
  • What’s There: Service
  • Date: November 10 2013:
  • Time: 1:15 pm:
  • Location: Orono Rebekah Lodge: 124 Church St. Then on to the Cenotaph for 1:30 pm
  • Date: November 11 2013
  • Time: 11:00 am:
  • Location: Bowmanville Cenotaph south side of Clarington Town Hall 40 Temperance Street.
  • What’s There: Service
  • Date: November 11 2013:
  • Time: 11:00 am
  • Location: White Cliffe Terrace: 1460 hwy 2 Courtice
  • What’s There: Service
  • Date: November 11 2013:
  • Time: 10:30 am:
  • Location: Newcastle Cenotaph, west side of Newcastle Community hall, 20 King Ave, West.
  • What’s There: Service

 

source: Whitby This Week: 11/06/2013 Edition