GRAVENHURST TOWN NOTICES
COMMUNITY FUNDING
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
DOWNTOWN DOLLARS$
2016 Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Please be advised the Town will be working towards tidying up the existing lots located at all Town owned cemeteries in 2016. Currently several lots are overgrown and require maintenance in the form of pruning and or removal of existing monument vegetation. Under the terms of the Cemetery By-law 2012-058, the Town, as primary caretakers of the cemeteries, does have the right to remove vegetation to maintain esthetics. However, we are asking family members at this time to ensure that plot vegetation is maintained and managed accordingly to continue the appearance of the cemeteries. To avoid potential removal of non-maintained vegetation, please ensure you visit the cemetery prior to September 1, 2016. For applicable sites visit:
Give the gift of the Downtown this holiday season with Gravenhurst Downtown Dollars!
Applications are invited from community groups and organizations for grant funding under the Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program. Details of the program and application information are available by visiting: www.gravenhurst.ca/communityfunding or in person at the Town Office: Town of Gravenhurst 3-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 Application Deadline: December 4, 2015, 4:30 p.m.
GRAVENHURST OPERA HOUSE
Upcoming Performances Bill Culp Productions and the Gravenhurst Opera House present
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@ THE GRAVENHURST LIBRARY Home School Family Fun at the Library – Nov. 26 and Dec. 3 Storytime and literacy based activities. Ages 4 – 12 welcome. Registration required (705-687-3382). The Mitten Tree - On now until Dec. 15th Help decorate our Mitten Tree with new warm winter items like mitts, hats and scarves. Donations will be distributed to the local Salvation Army, Food Bank and Women’s Resource Centre just in time for Christmas.
Starring Jeff Giles from “The Buddy Holly Story”, Saturday, November 28th Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM Tickets $35 The Gravenhurst Opera House presents
Jumblebells: The Official Unofficial History of Christmas Traditions Saturday, December 12th, 2015 Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM Tickets $10 Adults | $5 Children (12 & under) Duration 75 minutes (no intermission)
Call the Box Office at 705-687-5550 or Visit: www.gravenhurstoperahouse. com for more information
A full list of participating merchants and additional information can be found at www.gravenhurst.ca/dollars. Besides making a great gift you’ll help to encourage shopping at home and introduce new customers to Downtown Gravenhurst!
‘OPEN DOOR’ WITH THE MAYOR
Holiday Family Fun Event - Saturday Nov. 28th from 10 am to 12 noon. Warm up with yummy hot chocolate and be cozy with holiday stories and crafts. All ages welcome!
Buddy Holly Rockin’ Dance Party
Purchase yours today at the Gravenhurst Opera House or at the Town Office, Treasury department.
GPL’s Christmas Open House - Dec. 2 from 1 to 3 pm Join us for songs and storytelling that celebrate the season, featuring the Gravenhurst Saxophone Quartet and readings from Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ by members of Dragonfly Theatre. Mouth watering morsels and hot apple cider will be served. Food for Fines – December 21 to December 31 Bring in non-perishable food items to the library for the Food Bank and the library will forgive up to $10 in fines (late fees) per person during the holiday season.
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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 Office; 3-5 Pineridge Gate. No Appointment Necessary. The next Open Door is Friday December 11th. If your group would like an official representative from the Town of Gravenhurst to attend a public event, please forward a request to the Mayor’s Office, via: www.gravenhurst.ca/councilrequests
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OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW UPDATE - TOWN OF GRAVENHURST WWW.GRAVENHURST.CA/OPR As we continue to receive feedback on what’s working in the Official Plan, and what’s not through individual meetings, and an Online survey and community workshops (held in September), we wanted to provide an update on upcoming time-lines as it relates to the Official Plan Review:
Do you own a Business in Gravenhurst?
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We’re looking for your feedback! The Economic Development and Communications department has developed an annual business survey. We hope to create an environment where Gravenhurst businesses can grow and flourish. The survey only takes a few minutes! For more information, or to do the survey in person, please contact:
Following up on many of the issues identified to date, Policy Options Papers are currently being drafted by Planscape, and are to be completed in early December; The Official Plan Review Advisory Committee will review these Papers, which will then be made available for public review prior to December 23rd; Community engagement on policy options will begin in late January, 2016 (inclusive of public meetings/workshops, more detailed Online survey, etc.). More formal and precise details will be shared as it becomes available.
We would like to remind you that the Online survey www.gravenhurst.ca/OPR is a great way to provide your feedback. We would further note that staff is more than willing to speak/meet with individuals or stakeholder groups along the way. Thank you very much for your continued interest.
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reception@gravenhurst.ca
3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3
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Jeff Loney Research Assistant Town of Gravenhurst (705) 687-3412 Ext. 280
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