The show must go on … virtually
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Vaughan’s online events
have drawn thousands to enjoy memorable entertainment from the safety of home
As the City of Vaughan continues to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has pivoted to ensure residents are still able to attend events throughout the year from the comfort and safety of their home. Since the beginning of the pandemic, staff quickly adapted to provide the same quality entertainment and memorable events online for everyone to enjoy.
Earlier this year, the
City held its first virtual Vaughan Celebrates
Canada Day
featuring Barenaked Ladies, expanded the Vaughan Culture Days celebration with a
month of online activities and programs, and honoured those who made the
ultimate sacrifice with a virtual Remembrance Day ceremony. Thousands of
people joined in online from Vaughan and beyond to enjoy and participate in
these events.
As 2020 comes to an
end, there are still many online events to come, including:
Concerts in the Park
The 26th annual Vaughan
Celebrates Concerts in the Park wraps up this week. Originally planned to take
place over the summer, the events were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The series runs at vaughan.ca/concerts with the final concert
tonight at 7 p.m. featuring Beach Party Boys – A Tribute to the Beach Boys.
Volunteer Recognition
Awards
The Volunteer
Recognition Awards is an annual event that honours the outstanding
contributions of local volunteers. This year, the ceremony will be held
virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. at vaughan.ca/VolunteerAwards. Not-for-profit
organizations and community groups in Vaughan were encouraged to nominate one
outstanding volunteer from 2019 whose passion and actions have made a positive
impact in the community. This year, 42 recipients will be recognized and each
will receive, via mail, a volunteer recognition certificate, congratulatory
letter and lapel pin from Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua.
Vaughan Accessibility
Champion Awards
Established in 2019 by
the City’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, the award recognizes businesses
and individuals that foster inclusivity and advance accessibility throughout
the city. Vaughan Accessibility Champions can be nominated in four categories,
including:
- an individual
- a small business with fewer than 20 employees
- a medium or large business with 20 or more employees
- an individual with a disability
Recipients will be
honoured at a virtual award ceremony hosted by the City on Thursday, Dec. 3 –
which is also the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This event
will be streamed online live at vaughan.ca/accessibility.
Christmas Tree and
Menorah Lightings
The annual Christmas
Tree Lighting and Menorah Lightings will be taking place online at vaughan.ca/festive Residents can tune in
on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. to watch the tree at City Hall light up. The
Menorah Lighting will be on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Additional details for these events will be
released soon.
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latest COVID-19 updates as they happen, sign up for the City Update eNewsletter
at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and follow the City’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels.
Those who feel unwell,
and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19, should contact York Region
Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario
at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19,
including physical distancing tips and advice from Public Health officials,
visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
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