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PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE USER FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW Please be advised that Town of Gravenhurst Council will be considering changes to the User Fees and Charges By-law at the meeting scheduled for Tuesday October 18th, 2016.
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A copy of the proposed new fees is available on the Town’s website: www.gravenhurst.ca
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The meeting commences at 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office. Any person wishing to provide comments/concerns should do so in writing addressed to the Manager of Revenue and Taxation, Stephanie Phillips, no later than Friday October 14th, 2016.
OPEN HOUSE The Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program was established by the Town of Gravenhurst Council to provide financial assistance through the Terence Haight endowment to community groups and organizations that directly serve the residents of Gravehurst. Each year, up to $20,000 is awarded to a number of different groups. • • •
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SURVEY Walking or Cycling in Gravenhurst are activities many of us enjoy. Help us to understand how we can make it a better experience for you! Please participate in a short survey at:
www.gravenhurst.ca/transplan HERITAGE DESIGNATION
HERITAGE WALKING TOUR GUIDES
Get your’s today & start exploring our past! www.gravenhurst.ca/walkingtour
FIRE Department
WWW.GRAVENHURST.CA/GFD Learn new skills Be part of a great team Make new friends Give back to your community Have fun!
Interested in applying for a TerenceHaight grant? Not sure if you are eligible? Don’t understand the requirements?
The Terence Haight Financial Advisory Committee is hosting an Open House to share information about the grants, discuss eligibility criteria and highlight the important elements that need to be included in your application. When: Wednesday October 5, 2016 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Where: Council Chambers, Gravenhurst Town Office, 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst.
Please join us! www.gravenhurst.ca/communityfunding
GRAVENHURST LIBRARY - EVENTS Culture Days activities at the Library – Saturday October 1st 10 a.m.to 11:45 a.m. – Story Stones with Carla – Build a story with beautiful stones! Join Carla for a fun activity painting stones to tell stories, all ages welcome. 12 to 12:45 p.m. – Spinning Workshop with Jocelyn – Learn how to turn fiber into yarn using a drop spindle. Watch a demonstration on using a spinning wheel. 1 to 1:45 p.m. – Word Play with Sasha – A fun writing workshop to expand skills using wordplay. 2 to 2:45 p.m. – Ancestry with Kate – Come in and learn about Ancestry.ca and how to start building your family tree. Presentation and hands-on demonstration.
Travel the World Series every Tuesday night in October – 7 p.m. The Municipal Heritage Committee will be presenting a Heritage Plaque to the Albion Hotel on Saturday October 1st. The unveiling will take place at 6 p.m. The public are encouraged to attend! For more information, please contact: Jeremy Rand- MHC Staff Liason 705- 687-3412 Ext. 246
705.687.3412
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3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3
October 4 – Take an ecotour of Costa Rica with Jennifer Whipp October 11- Go on a recent visit to The Netherlands with Janet Merkley October 18 – See the sites of beautiful Merida in the Yucatan with Laurie Dixon October 25 – Go RVing across the American West with Richard and MaryEllen Corcelli
Children’s Storytime – Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. – Bring your little one every Tuesday morning for story time, sing-alongs and crafts.
For more information, please visit our website:
www.gravenhurstlibrary.ca
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