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Community Care Durham Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness May 25 2013

 

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http://www.123rf.com: Illustrator:Elvyra Novikova

 

Event: Community Care Durham Walk for Mental Health Awareness

Where: Heydenshore Park in Whitby

When: May 25 2013

Time: Registration starts at 9;00 am with warm up exercises: 9:00 am to Noon

Length/Method: Participants may walk or run, one, two or five kilometres starting from Heydenshore

What’s There: Participants may enjoy a bbq lunch sponsored by Enbridge Gas. Entertainment, music, face painting, draw prizes. 

How to Register: Call 905-985-0150 ext 237: Visit www.ccdwalk.org or visit a Community Care Durham office. 

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Oshawa School Seeking A Name… :)

SGC Admin: The Durham District School Board is seeking the public’s help to name a new school currently under construction. 

School : Schoolgirl goes to school with a huge backpack

Location of the new school is 1915 Queensbury Dr. Oshawa

Suggestions may be of the following:

  • Named after a person recognized as having made a significant contribution to society (but not a current employee or member of the board):
  • A historical name which once applied to the area of the school:
  • or the name of the district
  • or name of the street where the school is located. 
  • Submissions should be made in writing by Friday, June 7 to the attention of:
  • Jean-nine Joubert, superintendent of education, Oshawa: 400 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby,  L1R 2K6:
  • Email Joubert_Jeannine@durham.edu.on.ca, or by sending a fax to 905-666-6923.
  • Submission should include a detailed background of the suggested names, as well as submitter’s name, address and phone number… 

Deadline for Submissions:

June 7 2013

Good Luck Everyone…. :) 

Source: The Whitby This Week May 9 2013

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Authors in the Garden Seminar May 22 2013 Entrance Fee Non Perishable food item

SGC Admin: This is a reminder post folks… original post March 25 2013:

My thumbs aren’t green but I do my best… If you are like me and would love to find out how to put together a pretty garden, maybe you would like to check out the following… :) 

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http://www.123rf.com: photographer:mreco99

When: May 22 2013

Where: Brooklin United Church, 19 Cassels Road East

What’s Happening: Marjorie Harris “Let’s Stop Making Ugly Gardens… “

Fee: Non-perishable food items or monetary donations to help support local food banks… 

 

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http://www.123rf.com: Illustrator: beta757

Whitby in Bloom Garden Tour 

Join the second annual Whitby In Bloom Garden Tour. Your Garden Tour brochure will guide you on a driving tour of Whitby’s unique and colorful garden properties.

Please Click Here to reserve your spot to the Seminar and Garden Tour

or call 

905 430 4310

:) happy gardening …

source: Whitby This Week: May 9 2013 Edition

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Oshawa and Whitby Residents Blue Bin pick up for Victoria Day Weekend…

SGC Admin: Happy May “24” weekend everyone… it’s been a long time coming, or at least it feels that way… :)

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http://www.123rf.com: illustrator: irazavod

Just a reminder that garbage and recycling pick up is likely to be a day behind next week…

On my waste pick up calendar both my green and blue bin pick up is moved a day… (Thursday to Friday)…

  • Monday Pick Up will be Tuesday,
  • Tuesday will be Wednesday,
  • Wednesday will be Thursday,
  • Thursday will be Friday and
  • Friday will be Saturday… 

 

Check your waste pick up calendar for your area, or click here to find out when your pick up will be… 

source: Whitby This Week: May 10 2103 Edition

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Durham Region road restrictions due to construction 2013

SGC Admin: It’s that time of year again, when the works department get out the shovels and asphalt to repair, replace and add to our roads and sidewalks. This post will be updated throughout the season, so please check back, when looking for this post just put Durham Region Road in the search bar on the right hand side and this post should pop up. :) 

Please remain as calm and considerate as possible when dealing with delays due to construction and be aware of work crews and pedestrians when traveling through construction zones… :) 

Please Click Here to visit the Durham Region’s website to contact the works department with your questions queries and concerns. 

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http://www.123rf.com: Illustrator: Mabel Forsyth

Location: Oshawa: Ritson Road from Highgate Avenue to 120 meters south of Taunton road

Restriction: Lane restrictions in effect: One lane only in each direction available for traffic. 

Project: Replacement and restoration of asphalt, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.

Time Period: The whole month of May 2013