Vaughan Volunteer Recognition Awards
March 1, 2013
Jumpstart Spring with Seedy Saturday at Vaughan City Hall
The City of Vaughan is
hosting the first Seedy Saturday event in Vaughan at City Hall on Saturday,
March 2.
Seedy Saturday is an opportunity to jumpstart the growing season by exchanging seeds and sharing gardening advice. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, and brings together garden enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade planting seeds including vegetables, herbs, flowers and native species.
Other Seedy Saturday events include:
Vaughan Celebrates Chinese New Year and Welcomes the Year of the Snake
On Sunday, February 17, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council joined the Federation of Chinese Canadians in York Region (FCCYR), special guests and residents at Vaughan City Hall to celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Snake.
Trip to Philippines Supports Vaughan's Friendship with Baguio City
Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Gino Rosati and Ward 1 Councillor Marilyn Iafrate will travel to Baguio City, Philippines, February 23 and 24 to celebrate the Flower Festival known as the ‘Panagbenga’ – the Season of Blooming. The City of Vaughan received an official invitation from Baguio City’s Mayor to attend the festival and help commemorate the 15th anniversary of the twinning of Vaughan and Baguio City. The City of Vaughan and Baguio City are Friendship Cities, a partnership established to promote social, cultural and educational exchanges.
Recipients of 2013 Vaughan Heritage Preservation Awards Recognized at Council
Recipients of the 2013 Vaughan Heritage Preservation Awards were recognized at a Council meeting on February 19 for their contributions to the restoration and conservation of Vaughan buildings and properties of cultural heritage value. These projects support the City’s commitment to maintaining its historic streetscapes and unique architectural heritage.
Registration for Spring and Summer Programs Set to Begin
Registration for Vaughan summer day camps starts
next week, with enrolment for general programs and swimming courses beginning
later this month.
Registration Start Dates:
Summer day camps February 20 and 21 (refer to camp location)
Free Family Activities at Vaughan Community Centres this Holiday Monday
Free Family Day drop-in activities will be offered at participating City of Vaughan recreation facilities on the Family Day holiday, Monday, February 18, in addition to the regularly scheduled recreation programs and lessons.
The Maple Community Centre is featuring: badminton, basketball, futsal, soccer and glow-in-the-dark bowling at the recently renovated bowling alley.
Other specialty programs include:
City of Vaughan Moves Ahead with Hospital Precinct Plan
The City of Vaughan is moving forward with
developing the Precinct Plan to facilitate the development of Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital and a Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct on a
City-owned 82-acre parcel of land just north of Canada’s Wonderland.
Vaughan Celebrates the Season with 24th Annual WinterFest
Thousands of Vaughan residents and visitors celebrated the winter season at the City of Vaughan’s 24th annual WinterFest held at the North Thornhill Community Centre on Sunday, February 10.
Presented by TD and event sponsor CN, this year’s WinterFest featured free stage entertainment at the outdoor amphitheatre, the Tim Hortons Midway Zone, a new video gaming zone, interactive IceZone, face painting, art, opera and pizza-making workshops, displays and much more.
Vaughan Celebrates Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake
The City of Vaughan has partnered with the Federation of Chinese Canadians in York Region to host a special Chinese New Year celebration this Sunday, February 17 from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall. The official welcome will take place at 2 p.m.
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council invite residents, community groups, businesses and City staff to take part in welcoming the Year of the Snake.