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TOWN NOTICES OPEN DOOR - OCT. 14
RECRUITMENT OPEN HOUSE - OCTOBER 13 On Thursday October 13th the Gravenhurst Fire department will be having an Open House at Station #1 (190 Harvie St.) from 7-9pm for all interested persons thinking of applying for the fire department. We will have a short presentation about the hiring process, the training process and expectations.
Mayor Paisley Donaldson invites members of the public to visit her during ‘Open Door’ every second Friday of each month from 9 am-12 noon at the Town of Gravenhurst Municipal Office; 3-5 Pineridge Gate. No Appointments Necessary. Next Open Door - Friday October 14th
Hours: Mon-Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
UPCOMING MEETINGS Council & Committee of the Whole Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 3 pm.
Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, Oct. 19th, 6pm
Planning Council
Tuesday, October 25th, 5pm
*(Recommendations for the preferred partner for the Muskoka Regional Centre redevelopment will be presented during Planning Council)*
Several of our firefighters will be present to talk about their experiences with the department and how becoming a volunteer firefighter in Gravenhurst changed their lives for the better!
All meetings held at 3-5 Pineridge Gate
We will also be setting dates and times for interview appointments that night. Interviews will follow later this month. For more information, please call: 705-687-3414
GRAVENHURST OPERA HOUSE
www.gravenhurst.ca/GFD
Muskoka’s SMALL BUSINESS WEEK October 17-21, 2016 For full event details, visit MuskokaBizSeries.ca
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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OPEN HOUSE The Gravenhurst Fire Department is acknowledging Fire Prevention Week with a special OPEN HOUSE on Saturday October 15th at Station #1 Gravenhurst, 190 Harvie St.. TIME: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm 1:00 p.m.— Auto extrication demonstration. 2:00 p.m.— Fire fighter search and rescue demonstration 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm — Learn how to use a fire extinguisher! Meet your local fire fighters and paramedics. Visit with Sparky and Band-Aid Beaver. Meet members of the South Muskoka Shield!
GRAVENHURST PUBLIC LIBRARY Next Gravenhurst Public Library Board Meeting – Thursday October 13 at 6 pm – Members of the public are welcome to attend. NEW! Family Game Night – Thursday October 13th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm – Come out and enjoy some quality family time at GPL. Choose from a large variety of games including chess, Monopoly, Scrabble and much more. Mad Scientists – Saturday October 15th from 10:30 to 12 noon for children ages 7 to 12. Fun science challenges will encourage kids to think creatively and critically in a fun environment. Muskoka Indie Film Festival Children’s Shorts – Saturday October 22nd from 10:30 to noon – Enjoy popcorn while watching Film Festival Children’s Shorts from around the world. All ages welcome. NEW! Family Lego Challenge – Thursday October 20th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm – Help your children complete advanced Lego challenges such as marble mazes, candy dispensers, cars and more. Travel the World Series every Tuesday night in October – 7 pm October 18th – See the sites of beautiful Merida in the Yucatan with Laurie Dixon. October 25th – Go RVing across the American West with Richard and MaryEllen Corcelli. We are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week – October 16th to 22nd – with fine forgiveness (items currently overdue only) and a book draw every day of the week. For more information, please visit our website:
www.gravenhurstlibrary.ca
705.687.3412
info@gravenhurst.ca
3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3
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