October 2015 Town Events
Tuesday October 6th Newmarket Aurora Riding Federal Election ALL Candidates Event put on by both Chambers. Newmarket Theatre 505 Pickering Crescent Newmarket, ON Start: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 6:00 PM End: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 9:00 PM
As a member of the Aurora Chamber I submitted a question for the all Candidates Event and received the following e-mail; Eric,The formal part of the debate has been planned already with questions. The public may also have a chance to ask questions if time allows. Just thought it was strange since Chamber Members are organizing this event ... that a questions had already been planned without considering them when the event was just announced. My question; Considering the unrest and turmoil throughout the world, why do you think your leader would be the best voice for Canadians compared to the other Canadian political party leaders? In my opinion, it would have been nice if Chamber members could vote on the questions that will be asked that may relate to our business.
Thursday October 8th Colours of Fall Concert
Monday October 12th Thanksgiving
Saturday October 24th E-waste and the Town Haunted Forest
Saturday October 31st Halloween NOTE: it will also be Daylight Saving Time. Turn your clocks back one hour and change those 9 volt batteries in your smoke / carbon monoxide detectors.
Collection Schedule:
Thursday Oct. 1st Garbage, Green Bin, and Recycling
Thursday Oct. 8th Yard Waste, Green Bin, and Recycling
Thursday Oct. 15th Garbage, Green Bin, and Recycling
Thursday Oct. 22nd Yard Waste, Green Bin, and Recycling
Thursday Oct. 29th Garbage, Green Bin, and Recycling
Volunteering
How many hours have you volunteered this month? Try something you may enjoy doing.
The following message was sent to our Town Councillors on Sept. 27th;
Dear Councillors;
I was honoured to be asked and to attend a celebration tonight for the Region of York Branch Canadian Red Cross, celebrating 115 years within our region. The celebration was held at The Municipality of York Region Headquarters. (The first branch of the Canadian Red Cross was created in our area in 1896. The branch was chartered in 1900.)
As a resident of Aurora and long time volunteer for the Region of York Canadian Red Cross, I was personally disappointed that not one person from my town elected officials could attend this celebration to represent my Town.
FYI: Most all other municipalities had their mayors, deputy mayor, councillors, fire departments, police,… represent their town / city by saying a few words and thanking the Red Cross for being there for their residents and presenting them with a citation.
Hopefully this will never happen again to another volunteer organization that asks for nothing to assist Aurora residents in their time of need.
Sincerely,
After sending this e-mail I realized that OUR town was the only municipality NOT represented. From my understanding some suggestions/recommendations have been made by two councillors so this will not happen in the future. I just found it difficult between eight councillors and numerous staff that not one person could attend this celebration for a ½ hour during municipal presentations. Every municipality that attended was given a certificate. Our area was the FIRST in Canada to have a Red Cross Charter. That is really something to be proud of. I really don’t think our Town understands how the Red Cross helps Aurorans on a daily bases.
Until next month, keep safe, keep laughing, stay healthy, and say hello to everyone you meet. Do what you can to help those around you. There is always someone worse off than you. How fortunate most of us are.
Cheers, Eric