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The East Gwillimbury Newcomer Welcoming Week Celebration: Family Fun and Info Event is a free event open to all York Region residents where we will celebrate diversity, welcome newcomers, and host an engaging evening of family-friendly activities. The event will highlight this year’s York Region Newcomer Welcoming Week theme, Stories We Share, by featuring book readings, food, performances, and traditional knowledge sharing that are rooted in a diversity of cultures. Information booths will be present to share details on library, municipal, and regional services and programs. Join us for this exciting event! The event will feature the following activities:

• Story readings with the EGPL A ‘touch-a-truck’ event with the Town’s fleet of service vehicles, including a fire safety information booth.
• A Chinese calligraphy activity lead by an EG Cultural Arts Instructor.
• A smudging ceremony and drumming circle.
• Child-friendly fun activities provided by York Region.
• Info booths by the Town of East Gwillimbury, York Region, and the EGPL to share information about municipal, regional, and library programs and services.

The first 150 participants will receive vouchers for a free meal and beverage. Inflatable equipment activities, face-painting, and a balloon-twist artist.

You must register for this event. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/WelcomingWeek.

International tribute artist Garry Wesley returns as Elvis! Thursday, September 18, 7 p.m. at QHL United Church (20453 Leslie Street, Queensville). Garry is Elvis in every genre, including rock, country and gospel.  His performance truly embodies the King of Rock and Roll. Opening act Donna Brooks sings the songs of Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette.  Tickets are $25. Call Robin at (905) 478-4781 or email qhlunited@gmail.com.  Don't miss this incredible night of music and thank you, thank you very much.  

Join the Golden Anchor Seniors Club at The Holland Landing Community Centre in the Golden Anchor room for Bingo.

Join the Golden Anchor Seniors Club at The Holland Landing Community Centre in the Golden Anchor room for Crazy Canasta.

East Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Service will be hosting our annual out door Fire Prevention Open House with life-saving education, children's activities, food and more!

• Free BBQ
• Truck tours
• Fire and life safety education
• Community Partners
• Live Demos

Join us on Saturday, September 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Queensville Fire Station 2-8 (1590 Queensville Sideroad). 

Be apart of the Bucket Brigade Challenge - Ready, Set, Bucket!

Snap a photo of you checking your Smoke and CO alarms or planning and practicing your home escape plan for a chance to participate in our bucket brigade challenge at 11:00 am. Email your picture to fireprevention@eastgwillimbury.ca.

Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/FireOpenHouse.

Join us for a great day on the green! Parents of Park Avenue PS are hosting a Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Rolling Hills Golf Course on Sunday, September 21!
All proceeds go toward building a brand new playground for the students. Sponsorship packages are available. A great way to support the school and promote your business!
Email for details or to get involved! Let’s tee off for a great cause! 

Join the Golden Anchor Seniors Club at The Holland Landing Community Centre in the Golden Anchor room for Hi/Low Bid Euchre.

Join the Golden Anchor Seniors Club at The Holland Landing Community Centre in the Golden Anchor room for Hi/Low Bid Euchre.

Join the Golden Anchor Seniors Club at The Holland Landing Community Centre in the Golden Anchor room for Progressive Euchre.