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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.

The Town is developing the 2025 budget and needs your feedback. Georgina passes a budget every year to determine how funds are to be invested into the community. Tax dollars go towards a variety of programs and services that families rely on every day - from road work and water and wastewater improvements to snow clearing and recreation programs.  

The Town is inviting residents to get involved in the budget process and provide feedback:

The Georgina Transfer Station has been closed due to a fire on the premises. 

Georgina Transfer Station will reopen on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at 8 a.m. Staff are onsite to redirect customers until then.

Georgina Fire and Rescue Services has received a $29,527 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada to ensure first responders have the necessary equipment to keep community members and themselves safe. The grant will be used to purchase a Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS) for Rescue 189, allowing the department to improve and maintain communications during an incident. 

Due to the construction of the replacement Civic Centre, the current visitor parking will no longer be available as of Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

The following changes have been made to accommodate visitor parking –

Due to the potential for rain in the forecast, tonight's Starlight Cinema night has been moved to the Georgina Ice Palace, blue pad and the start time has been changed to 8 p.m. 

Join us tonight, Thursday, Aug. 8, for the first Starlight Cinema Night movie – Back to the Future.

Bring blankets, popcorn, chairs, friends and family and enjoy this iconic film on the big screen indoors. To see all the dates and what movies are playing, visit georgina.ca/StarlightCinema.

There are plenty of activities and events for the entire family to enjoy in Georgina. From movies and water play to the Field to Table event and skateparks, August is going to be fun!

Update July 24, 2024 - please note, the Town's online recreation registration portal is now fully functional. Thank you for your patience. 

The Town's online recreation registration portal is experiencing technical difficulties and is unavailable. People looking to register for programs can still do so by contacting Service Georgina at 905-476-4301 or emailing info@georgina.ca. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

Please note registration is not required for drop-in programs. 

The east entrance to the Peter Gzowski (Sutton) branch of Georgina Public Library and parking lot are now closed. Until Monday July 22, 2024, library and pool patrons are asked to use the west entrance to the school. 

As of Monday July 22, pool patrons will be able to use the regular north entrance, while library patrons will be asked to use the north St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School entrance to access the library.

A water meter replacement program is taking place in Georgina starting the week of July 22, 2024. 

The approximately 525 affected homes will be notified by the Town. The affected streets include High Street, Lake Drive South, Adeline Drive, Aleah Crescent, Atherton Crescent, Elmdale Avenue, Glenwoods Avenue, Hollywood Drive, Irene Drive, Kenwood Avenue, Lakeview Boulevard, Laurendale Avenue, Lancaster Court, Miami Drive, Parkwood Avenue, Pasadena Drive, Patchell Crescent, Annshiela Drive, Terrace Drive, The Queensway South, Walter Drive and Tampa Drive.