Claremont Celebrates 100 Years of Volunteer Firefighting The Hamlet of Claremont will be recognizing 100 years of volunteer firefighting in their community with a plaque dedication ceremony as part of the Claremont Winter Fair this weekend.
Saturday, starts with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 am: $8 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under at the community centre. Kids three and under eat free. The big parade follows at 11 am. Face painting, a bouncy castle and animal balloons will highlight the free children's carnival at the community centre following the parade. A soup and chili contest is set to go. Sampling is $2. All are welcome to the Saturday night dance at the community centre at 8 pm. It's $15 per person or $25 per couple. -30- As the gateway city to the east GTA, Pickering (population 94,000) is strategically located between Toronto and Durham Region. Pickering is an affluent community that is steeped in history, natural beauty and small town charm with all the amenities and services that a big city has to offer. The City of Pickering is considered a municipal leader in fiscal management, service delivery, sustainability and the environment; and offers a wealth of sports, leisure and recreation opportunities for residents. Pickering has been recognized as a Youth Friendly Community and is a 5 Bloom Communities in Bloom winner.
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