Vaughan Celebrates Jewish Heritage Month with Pictorial Exhibit at City Hall

May 1, 2013

In celebration of Jewish Heritage Month in Ontario, a photographic exhibit organized by the United Jewish Appeal, Federation of Greater Toronto’s Ontario Jewish Archives and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, will be featured at Vaughan City Hall from May 1 to 17.

An exhibition of banners entitled Being Jewish in Ontario: A Pictorial Celebration will be on display in the main atrium at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive. Hours for public viewing are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

City of Vaughan Hosts Opening Night Screening of York Region's 2013 Multimedia Film Festival

April 29, 2013
 
The City of Vaughan will host the opening night of the 2013 Multimedia Film Festival of York Region on May 6, at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive. The Vaughan screening, to be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the the Multi-Purpose Room, is the first in a series to be held across the region.
 
The annual festival celebrates the short film accomplishments of Vaughan’s filmmakers and others from York Region.

Vaughan Celebrates National Youth Week and Youth Arts Week With Free Activities

April 29, 2013
 
The City of Vaughan marks National Youth Week and Youth Arts Week from May 1 to 7 with free games, fitness classes, sports tournaments, arts exhibits and dance activities for youth ages 10 to 17 at community centres across Vaughan.
 
The Vaughan Youth Week schedule features activities for all interests and abilities.

Volunteers in Vaughan Recognized for Their Outstanding Contributions

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council recognized 57 outstanding volunteers at an awards ceremony held at Vaughan City Hall on April 24 as part of National Volunteer Week.
 
Earlier this year, the City’s non-profit and community organizations were invited to nominate an individual whose passion and actions made a positive impact in the community. Family and friends attended the special event as the award recipients received a Volunteer Recognition Certificate and lapel pin from Mayor Bevilacqua.

Residents Invited to Review Updated Plan For Parks, Recreation and Library Services

April 24, 2013
 
The City of Vaughan is hosting a public information session at Vaughan City Hall on Monday, April 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to review the proposed updates to the Active Together Master Plan for existing parks, recreation and library facilities and future needs in Vaughan.
 
The updates are based on research and analysis done in 2012 as well as community input collected during public information sessions.
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