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February
2012 |
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Date |
Event & Description |
Location |
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February Family
Calendar |
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Sunday, February 2 to Thursday March 1
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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St. Mary Catholic School Art Show “Art
Matters”
Grade 12 art and photography students will showcase
their work in this annual Art Show. The works
consist of paintings, photography, drawings,
sculpture, and media art pieces.
Media Release
Partnership with SMCS, contact Marisa Carpino at
905.420.4660 ext. 3223
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Civic Complex Lobby |
Saturday, February 4
10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Seedy Saturday
Hosted by Bloomers & Britches, the heritage
gardeners of Pickering Museum Village, Seedy
Saturday features garden-related vendors, guest
speakers and of course, the chance to swap your
seeds! Admission is $3 per person at the door.
Media Release
City Partnership, contact Mandy Smiles at
905.683.8401
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Saturday, February 4 |
Claremont Winter Carnival
Claremont Community Association
Community event, contact
sandy-and-frank@hotmail.com or phone 905.649.2653
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Claremont |
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Every Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday |
Rouge Park Guided
Outings
Join us in Rouge Park for a guided walk along many
of our trails and discover parts of the Park you
might not have visited yet, or learn and share a bit
more about your favourite spot in the Park.
More
info |
Walks meet at various
points in Rouge Park. Visit the
website for full schedule and meeting point
details |
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Sunday, February 5 |
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Art
Show Reception
Grade 12 art and photography students
showcase their work in this annual Art Show.
The works consist of paintings, photography,
drawings, sculpture, and media art pieces.
Reception in lobby from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pmCeremony
begins in Chambers at 2:30 pm
Partnership with SMCS, contact Jody Morris at
905.420.4660 ext. 3223
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Civic Complex: lobby & Council Chambers
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Entries Due
Thursday, February 9 |
Senior of the Year Award - Entries Due
Media Release
The City of Pickering is honoured to recognize one
local senior for their outstanding accomplishments.
To be eligible for the award, the individual must be
over 65 years of age and have enriched the social,
cultural or civic life of the community. Please
provide a submission highlighting your nominee’s
accomplishments on one page. Entries must be
received by February 9, 2011. The evening recipients
Invited to a recognition ceremony as part of our
Seniors Month Celebration on the second Sunday in
June.
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4620 ext
3601
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Civic Complex
Entries can be mailed to:
Supervisor, Culture & Recreation
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON
L1V 6K7 |
Thursday, February 9
Nomination Deadline is 4:00 pm |
Civic Award Nomination Deadline
The City of Pickering will be presenting
Civic Awards to members of the community who have
made a significant contribution to the City of
Pickering during the 2011.
We invite and encourage you to submit nominations
for individuals, groups, and business who you feel
are deserving of recognition.
View Media Release
Nomination forms must be received by Thursday,
February 9 at 4:00 pm. For more information please
contact the Customer Care Centre.
Nomination Form
[PDF]
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4620 ext
3601
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Civic Complex
Entries can be mailed to:
Supervisor, Culture & Recreation
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON
L1V 6K7 |
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Saturday, February 11
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Hoot & Howl at Altona Forest
Join us for a night of fun and
adventure! A short slide presentation on owls and
coyotes is followed by a guided hike in Altona
Forest. Together we will call out to these wild
creatures in the hope that they will hoot or howl
back.
Please note: This event is recommended for
adults and children over five years of age.
Registration is required: visit www.trcastewardshipevents.ca
or call the event hotline at 416-661-6600 ext.5660.
Please note: This event may be
cancelled or modified due to extreme weather
conditions. Please call the hotline on the day of
the event for notice of cancellation. |
Meet at Altona Forest Public School
405 Woodsmere Crescent, Pickering |
Saturday, February 11
7:30 pm |
South Pickering Seniors Valentine’s Dance
Valentine Dance for South Pickering Senior
members. South Pickering Seniors only.
City Partnership, contact the South Pickering
Seniors Club at 905.420.5049
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East Shore Community Centre |
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February 17 - 19 |
Durham West Girls’ Hockey 18th Annual Rep
Tournament
Community Event, contact Bob Godden at 905.831.1711
ext 3225
For information
visit www.dwgha.com
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Don Beer Arena & Recreation Complex Arena |
Monday, February 20
10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Family Day
Family friendly activities for the whole
family. Purchase your family passport to
access activities including art, crafts, skating,
swimming, yoga, squash, tennis and family fit games.
All activities require adult/child supervision.
Call for details.
City Event, contact Sharon Milton at 905.683.6582
ext. 3249
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
Tuesday, February 21
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Basketball Tournament
Free Teen Event for Pickering Teens 13-19
years with a City ID Card. Get your City ID
Card at any program. Visit cityofpickering.com/teen
for complete program listing.
Free City Event, contact Heather Butler at
905.420.4660 ext 6100
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Pine Ridge Secondary School |
Friday, February 24
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Pre Teen Dance
Hosted monthly for students grades 5-8
only.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be
purchased online at cityofpickering.com/teen
Tickets go on sale Sat, Feb. 18at 9:00 am. Tickets
$8.25 ea.
City Event, contact Kailey Lynch at 905.420.4620 Ext
2096
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
February 25, 2012
Starting at 11 am |
2012 Heritage Day Celebration: Call for
Participants
Pickering Advisory Committee on Diversity will be
hosting a 2012 Heritage Day Celebration. As in
previous years, this event promises to be a dynamic
celebration of Pickering’s rich heritage and
cultural diversity.
Community Cultural organizations are invited to
participate in this worthwhile multicultural event
by providing cultural performances whether it be
dance or music.
To confirm your interest in this event, please call
Jody Morris, (Acting) Supervisor, Culture &
Recreation at 905.683.6582 ext. 3601 by January 9,
2012. Selected participants will receive
confirmation in January 2012.
Photos
from 2011 Heritage Day
Celebration
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Pickering Town Centre |
Tuesday, February 28
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Basketball Tournament
Free Teen Event for Pickering Teens 13-19
years with a City ID Card. Get your City ID
Card at any program. Visit cityofpickering.com/teen
for complete program listing.
Free City Event, contact Heather Butler at
905.420.4660 ext 6100
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Pine Ridge Secondary School |
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March
2012 |
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Date |
Event & Description |
Location |
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Saturday, March 3
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Dance Competition
Pickering Teens showcase their hip hop
dance and break dancing talents. Prizes to be one
won. This is a free event for Pickering Teens
13-19 yrs old with a City ID Card. Get your
City ID for free at any program. Visit
cityofpickering.com/teen for program schedule.
FREE for Pickering Teens 13 – 19 yrs(City ID card
required)City event, contact Neil Croswell at
905.420.4660ext. 6101
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East Short Community Centre |
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Sunday, March 4 |
Epilepsy Durham Region celebrates Purple Day
Wear purple to celebrate Global Epilepsy Awareness
Day.
Tickets available in advance, or at the door.
See the event poster for admission details [PDF] |
Bowmanville location:
Garnet B. Rickard Complex
Highway 2 & 57 |
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March 12 – 16
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March Break Free Teen Programs
Pickering Free Teen Program will be offering special
March Break programming. For a complete list of
programs visit cityofpickering.com/teen or call
905.420.6588.
Free for Pickering Teens with a City ID Card.
City event, contact Jesse St. Amant & Kim Bradley at
905.420.4660 ext 2078
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Various Locations throughout Pickering
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Wednesday, March 21
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Diversity Forum
This annual forum is hosted by the
Pickering Advisory Committee on Diversity, to
commemorate March 21st the International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This
event showcases the student with winning entries
from the “In Your Words & Expressions” contest.
City event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext.
3601.
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Civic Complex, Council Chambers
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Wednesday, March 21
6 pm – 9 pm
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Big Brother Big Sister Bowl for Kids Sake
This is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ajax-Pickering's
most important fundraiser. All funds raised go
directly to serving children in the community.
There are many ways to participate. Plan to
sponsor the event or create a team of bowlers and
help with fundraising efforts.For more information
contact Kim Gervais at 905.231.1293 or
KimGervais@CeEvents.com
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Rouge Hill Bowling Centre, 111 Island Road,
Scarborough
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Thursday, March 22
7:00pm to 9:00pm
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Celebrate Canada Water Week: Movie
Viewing
The City is partnering with Environmental
Stewardship Pickering and Dunbarton High School to
present an exclusive viewing of the film Waterlife
directed by Kevin McMahon.
Waterlife follows the epic cascade of the Great
Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. This feature-length
documentary tells the story of the last huge supply
(20 per cent) of fresh water on Earth. The director
will be on hand to introduce the film and do a
question and answer period following the viewing.
City partnership, contact Michelle Pearce at
905.420.4660 ext 2043
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Dunbarton High School Auditorium
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Friday, March 23
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Pre Teen Dance
Hosted monthly for students grades 5-8 only.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be
purchased online at cityofpickering.com/teen
Tickets go on sale Sat, Jan. 17at 9:00 am.
Tickets $8.25 ea.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant & Kailey Lynch
at
905.420.4620 ext 3607
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Sunday, March 25
2:00 – 4:00 pm
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Sunday Afternoon Big Band
Featuring George Lake Big Band for the
listening and dancing pleasure of local adults 55+.
$6 per person. Light refreshments will be
served.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant & Kailey Lynch
at
905.420.4620 ext 3607
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Tuesday March 27
7:00 pm to 9:00pm
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Gardening Workshop
Event information to be confirmed.
City partnership, contact Michelle Pearce at
905.420.4660 ext. 2043
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Petticoat Creek Community Centre |
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March 31, 2012
Cocktails 6:00 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm
Show begins at 8:00 pm
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An Evening of Glamour: Gala Fundraiser
PFLAG Durham Region presents An Evening of Glamour
2012!
Cocktails, Dinner, Silent Auction, Show & Community
Fundraiser. Help send LGBTA Youth to
Leadership Camp!
This unique production isn’t your typical cocktail
lounge drag show. It is reminiscent of “An Evening
at LA CAGE." featuring some the best female
celebrity impersonators.
This is a 19+ Event. Tickets are $50 in advance.
Please contact
http://www.PFLAGDurhamRegion.com/
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CAW Hall
1425 Phillips Murray Avenue,
Oshawa |
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April
2012 |
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Date |
Event & Description |
Location |
April 6 - 8
Various times |
PHA’s Annual “A” Tournament
For information on the tournament visit
www.pickeringhockey.com Free for spectators.
City Partnership, contact Bob Godden at 905.831.1035
or Dave Platz at 905.683.6582
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Pickering Recreation Complex & Don Beer Arenas |
Date TBA
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Rainbow Classic Swim Meet
Pickering Swim Club hosts this 3-day invitational
swim meet with teams from across Ontario.
City Partnership, visit
www.pickswimclub.com or call 905.837.8999
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
Saturday April 7
10:00 am
(weather permitting) |
Easter Parade
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606 & the Ladies
Auxiliary proudly present the Annual Easter Parade.
Put on your best Easter bonnet, decorate your bike,
wagon or doll carriage to win great prizes!
Free lunch and activities at the Legion following
the parade.
Community Event, contact Krystal Ferguson at
905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Parade Route: East on Annland St. at Liverpool Rd.
to Krosno Blvd. and along Krosno to Bayly St. |
Saturday, April 7
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Coffee House and Band Night
Do you have a teen band that would like to
perform? Contact Heather at 905.420.4660 ext 6100 to
perform at our event.
Free Teen Event for Pickering Teens 13-19 years with
a City ID Card. Get your City ID Card at any
program. Visit cityofpickering.com/teen for complete
program listing.
City Event, contact Heather Butler at 905.420.4660
ext 6100
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Petticoat Creek Community Centre |
Wednesday, April 11
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
Gardening Workshop
Event information to be confirmed
City Partnership, contact Michelle Pearce
905.420.4660 ext 2043
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Pickering Recreation Complex, O’Brien Rooms |
Saturday, April 14
10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Gardening Workshop
Event information to be confirmed
City Partnership, contact Michelle Pearce
905.420.4660 ext 2043
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OPG Information Centre |
Friday, April 20
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Pre Teen Dance
Hosted monthly for students grades 5-8 only.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be
purchased online at cityofpickering.com/teen
Tickets go on sale Sat. Apr. 14 at 9:00 am. Tickets
$8.25 ea.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext 2096
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
Friday, April 20
2:00 pm |
20 Minute Pickering Makeover
Schools, families, community groups,
corporate partners and City employees commit to
giving a section of our community a makeover by
picking up litter for at least 20 minutes.
Free supplies are provided. To register call
905.683.7575
City Event, contact Michelle Pearce at 905.420.4660
ext 2043
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Across Pickering |
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Date TBC |
Walk on the Wild Side
Learn about the wonders of nature in Altona
Forest. Enjoy an interpretive hike guided by
experts from the Altona Forest Stewardship Committee
and the Pickering Naturalists.
Community Event, contact Michelle Pearce at
905.420.4660 ext. 2043
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Altona Forest parking lot, east side of Altona Road,
1 km north of Strouds Lane |
Saturday, April 21
9 am to 12 noon |
Take Pride in Pickering
Join Ontario Power Generation, Toronto and
Region Conservation and the City of Pickering for a
fun morning of tree planting to create natural
habitat for birds and mammals. A barbeque lunch
will follow. Bring shovels and gloves if you have
them.
City Partnership, contact Michelle Pearce at
905.420.4660 ext 2043
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Alex Robertson Park |
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May
2012 |
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Date |
Event & Description |
Location |
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Date TBA |
Pickering Horticultural Society’s (PHS)
Annual Plant Sale
Knowledgeable gardeners share their expertise during
this annual plant sale.
Community Event, contact PHS - Sigrid Squire at
905.839.8347
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Esplanade Park, Gazebo |
Date TBC
12:00 pm or 2:30 pm |
Mother’s Day Tea
Enjoy a special Mother’s Day tea served in
the Redman House. Tea, sandwiches, and sweets are on
the menu for this special day. Every mother will
receive a small keepsake.
Tickets are $20 per person. City Event, contact
905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village
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May 1 - May 7 |
Youth Week
Come celebrate National Youth Week with us!
Prizes and goodies at all Free Teen Programs this
week!
Check the schedule at cityofpickering.com/teen
FREE for Pickering Teens 13 – 19 yrs (City ID card
required)
City Event, contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.4660ext.
2078
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East Shore Community Centre / Petticoat Creek
Community Centre |
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Sunday, May 6
9 am – 3 pm
Rain date: May 27
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7th Annual Pink Hat Brigade Yard Sale
in support of the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay
for Life Oshawa Event, there will be live music with
the fabulous duo Two Left Feet, the wonderful Waving
Willy and his Ontario Legends car, hand-made
jewelry, home-made cookies, and lots of bargains!
All proceeds support the Canadian Cancer Society's
Relay for Life Oshawa Event, being held June 1st and
2nd at Maxwell Heights Secondary School in Oshawa.
Please come on out and help us HELP MAKE CANCER
HISTORY!
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Fletcher Chiropractic, 1890 Glenview Road,
Pickering (just off of Kingston Road, two blocks
east of Liverpool Road)
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Saturday, May 12
8:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Region of Durham (RD) Compost Give Away
The Region of Durham will be supplying
compost at no charge. Bring your own
containers and shovels.
Community Event, contact Michelle Pearce at
905.420.4660 ext. 2043
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Pickering Recreation Complex, Arena Parking Lot |
Sunday, May 13
10:00 am – 12 noon
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Mother’s Day Planting
Children can join us to plant a gift for
mom, as well as help plant the Children’s Garden at
the front of the Recreation Complex.
City Event, contact Sharon Milton at 905.683.6582
ext 3249
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
Friday, May 25
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Pre Teen Dance
Hosted monthly for students grades 5-8
only.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be
purchased online at cityofpickering.com/teen
Tickets go on sale Sat. May 19at 9:00 am.
Tickets $8.25 ea.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext 2096
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
Saturday, May 26
11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Artfest on the Esplanade
Annual outdoor art show and sale. Over 80 artists
show and sell their work. Performing artists at the
Gazebo, free children and teen art activity tents,
Hands on Art by PRAC. Deadline to apply for
performers is Monday, April 2, 2012. Deadline for
artists is Friday, April 6, 2012. $20 for artists to
apply.
Event is presented by the City in partnership with
the PineRidge Arts Council. Free to the public to
attend.
Media Release
City Partnership, contact Marisa Carpino at
905.420.4620 ext. 3223
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Esplanade Park |
Monday, May 28
7:00 pm |
2011 Civic Awards Ceremony
City Event, contact Marisa Carpino at
905.420.4660 ext 3223
Civic Awards Nomination Form
[PDF]
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Council Chambers, Pickering City Hall |
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June
2012 |
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Date |
Event & Description |
Location |
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Date TBA |
Last Gasp Swim meet
Pickering Swim Club hosts this invitational swim
meet with teams from across Ontario.
City Partnership, visit
www.pickswimclub.com or call 905.837.8999
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
Every Saturday in June.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
History in Action Saturdays
Experience History in Action! A different heritage
demonstration each week. Activities may include
wool-dyeing, blacksmithing, butter churning,
weaving, ice cream making, heritage cooking and
more. Note: Heritage demonstration will vary, and
are subject to change. Free with admission.
Regular Admission applies.
City Event, contact Mandy Smiles at 905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village |
Saturday, June 2
Time TBA |
Dodgeball Tournament
Come as a team or individually. Free Food and Prizes
to be won.
Free Teen Event for Pickering Teens 13-19 years with
a City ID Card. Get your City ID Card at any
program. Visit cityofpickering.com/teen for complete
program listing.
City Event, contact Heather Butler 905.420.4660 ext
6100
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East Shore Community Centre |
Friday, June 1
Noon – 11:00 pm
Saturday, June 2
Noon – 11:00 pm
Sunday, June 3
Noon – 7:00 pm |
5th Annual Rotary Ribfest
City Partnership, contact Tina Tays at
905.420.4620 ext 3602 or visit
www.PickeringRibfest.com
Featuring 8 professional Ribbers, an awesome
selection of food, live entertainment, open air
market, carnival & more at this great family event.
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Esplanade Park, at City Hall |
Sunday, June 3
10:30 am |
D-Day Parade & Ceremony
D-Day parade and service presented by the Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 258 in partnership with
Branch 606. Bands and Legion members will lead
a parade procession from Pickering Recreation
Complex. Ceremony and wreath placement will
follow the parade.
City Partnership, contact Krystal Ferguson at
905.420.4620 ext. 2064
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Pickering Civic Complex: Courtyard |
Sunday, June 10
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Duffins Creek Spring Fair
Entertainers, music, wagon rides, kids activities
and a steam show are all part of this heritage fair
set in our quaint pioneer village. Backwoods
Players presents “A Wolf’s Tale”. Plant sale
by Bloomers & Britches. Enter the 2nd Annual
Beard and Moustache Competition with a heritage
twist! Visit online to register
cityofpickering.com/museum.
City event, contact Mandy Smiles at 905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village |
Sunday, June 10
9:00 am – 12 noon |
Stride to Turn the Tide
Grandmothers to Grandmothers, details to
follow.
Community Event, contact Ron King at 905.493.0167
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Esplanade Park, Gazebo |
Friday, June 15
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Pre Teen Dance
Hosted monthly for students grades 5-8
only.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be
purchased online at cityofpickering.com/teen
Tickets go on sale Sat. June 9at 9:00 am.
Tickets $8.25 ea.
City Event, contact Jesse St. Amant at 905.420.4620
ext 2096
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
Sunday, June 17
Noon to 4:30 pm |
Men & Machines
Antique Car show, Steam Equipment in
action, food, beer, Antiques Road show, mummers
play, other activities to be confirmed.
Special Event Admission fees apply.
City Event, contact Mandy Smiles at 905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village |
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Sunday, June 10 |
Seniors Month Big Band & Senior of the
Year
Featuring George Lake Big Band for the
listening and dancing pleasure of local adults 55+.
$5.50 per person.
Light refreshments will be served.
Senior of the Year awards will be presented
(Municipal & Provincial)
City Event, contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.4660 ext.
2078
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Pickering Recreation Complex |
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Date TBC |
Durham West Lacrosse Annual Tournament
City Partnership, contact Dave Platz
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Don Beer Arena |
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July
2012 |
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Date |
Event & Description |
Location |
Sunday, July 1
12:00 noon – 11:00 pm |
Canada Day Bicentennial Celebrations
Free family activities and entertainment.
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext.
2098 or Sharon Milton at 905.420.4660 Ext. 3249
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Kinsmen Park |
Every Saturday in July.
July 7, 14, 21, 28 |
History in Action Saturdays
Experience History in Action! A different
heritage demonstration each week. Activities may
include wool-dyeing, blacksmithing, butter churning,
weaving, ice cream making, heritage cooking and
more. Regular Admission applies.
Note: Heritage demonstration will vary, and are
subject to change. Free with admission.
City Event, contact Mandy Smiles at 905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village |
Thursday, July 5
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Waterfront Concert Series
Bring your blanket & a lawn chair and enjoy
a free evening concert at the lakeshore.
Proudly presented in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation.
In the event of rain, concert will be cancelled.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
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Pickering Lakefront: Millennium Square |
Thursday, July 5
10:00 am |
Kids in the Village
Stop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am
during July and August, to play heritage children’s
games and make a craft to take home! A new craft
each week. Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site
following the program.
Admission is $5.50 per person or free for Season
Pass Holders
City Event, call 905.683.840
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Pickering Museum Village |
Sunday, July 8
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Treble in the Park Concert Series
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy some fine
afternoon entertainment in the park.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
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Esplanade Park: Gazebo
In the event of rain, concert will be held in
Council Chambers. |
Thursday, July 12
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Waterfront Concert Series
Bring your blanket & a lawn chair and enjoy
a free evening concert at the lakeshore.
Proudly presented in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
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Pickering Lakefront: Millennium Square
In the event of rain, concert will be cancelled. |
Thursday, July 12
10:00 am |
Kids in the Village
Stop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am
during July and August, to play heritage children’s
games and make a craft to take home! A new craft
each week. Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site
following the program.
Admission is $5.50 per person or free for Season
Pass Holders
City Event, call 905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village |
July 14, 15, 21 and 22
Doors Open at 5 pm
Show starts at 5:30 pm |
Whodunit? Murder Under the Big Top
A circus train has broken down on the
outskirts of town during the Great Depression, and
the locals are drawn into the mayhem, mischief and
murder that ensues. Backwoods Players presents
this interactive murder mystery as a fundraiser for
the Pickering Museum Village Foundation.
Tickets go on sale June 15.
$50 each for dinner and show.
$25 for the show only on June 22.
City Partnership, contact Mandy Smiles at
905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village |
Sunday, July 15
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Treble in the Park Concert Series
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free
afternoon concert in the park every Sunday in July
and August.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
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Esplanade Park: Gazebo
In the event of rain, concert will be held in
Council Chambers. |
Thursday, July 19
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Waterfront Concert Series
Bring your blanket & a lawn chair and enjoy
a free evening concert at the lakeshore.
Proudly presented in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
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Pickering Lakefront: Millennium Square
In the event of rain, concert will be cancelled. |
Thursday, July 19
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Skateboard Competition
Free for Pickering Teens ages 13 – 19. Free
Teen ID required, get yours FREE at the program of
your choice (parent signature required).
Prizes to be won from Switch Skate & Snow,
compliments of City of Pickering.
Free. All participants must have a signed
waiver form from a parent or guardian.
City Event, contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.4660 ext.
2078
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Diana, Princess of Wales Park (Skate Park) |
Thursday, July 19
10:00 am |
Kids in the Village
Stop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am
during July and August, to play heritage children’s
games and make a craft to take home! A new craft
each week. Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site
following the program.
Admission is $5.50 per person or free for Season
Pass Holders
City Event, call 905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village |
Sunday, July 22
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Treble in the Park Concert Series
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy some fine
afternoon entertainment in the park.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
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Esplanade Park: Gazebo
In the event of rain, concert will be held in
Council Chambers.
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Thursday, July 26
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Waterfront Concert Series
Bring your blanket & a lawn chair and enjoy
a free evening concert at the lakeshore.
Proudly presented in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation.
City Event, Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext. 2060
|
Pickering Lakefront: Millennium Square
In the event of rain, concert will be cancelled.
|
Thursday, July 26
10:00 am |
Kids in the Village
Stop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am during July
and August, to play heritage children’s games and
make a craft to take home! A new craft each week.
Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site following the
program.
Admission is $5.50 per person or free for Season
Pass Holders
City Event, call 905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village |
July 28
Time TBC |
Music Madness
Music Festival, Wine tasting, food, fashion,
vignette. Activities to be confirmed.
Foundation event
City Event, call 905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village |
Sunday, July 29
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Treble in the Park Concert Series
Bring your blanket & a lawn chair and enjoy
a free evening concert at the lakeshore.
Proudly presented in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
|
Esplanade Park: Gazebo
In the event of rain, concert will be held in
Council Chambers.
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August
2012 |
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Date |
Event & Description |
Location |
Wednesday, August 1
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Theatre in the Park
Details to follow. This is a pay what
you can event
City Partnership, contact Jody Morris at
905.420.4620 ext 3601
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Esplanade Park |
Thursday, August 2
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Waterfront Concert Series
Bring your blanket & a lawn chair and enjoy
a free evening concert at the lakeshore.
Proudly presented in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
|
Pickering Lakefront: Millennium Square
In the event of rain, concert will be cancelled. |
Thursday, August 2
10:00 am |
Kids in the Village
Stop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am
during July and August, to play heritage children’s
games and make a craft to take home! A new craft
each week. Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site
following the program.
Admission is $5.50 per person or free for Season
Pass Holders
City Event, call 905.683.8401
|
Pickering Museum Village |
Sunday, August 5
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Treble in the Park Concert Series
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free
afternoon concert in the park every Sunday in July
and August.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
|
Esplanade Park: Gazebo
In the event of rain, concert will be held in
Council Chambers. |
Every Saturday in August
August 4, 11, 18, 25 |
History in Action Saturdays
Experience History in Action! A different heritage
demonstration each week. Activities may include
wool-dyeing, blacksmithing, butter churning,
weaving, ice cream making, heritage cooking and
more. Note: Heritage demonstration will vary, and
are subject to change. Free with admission.
Regular Admission applies
City Event, contact Mandy Smiles at 905.683.8401
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Pickering Museum Village |
Thursday, August 9
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
|
Waterfront Concert Series
Bring your blanket & a lawn chair and enjoy
a free evening concert at the lakeshore.
Proudly presented in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
|
Pickering Lakefront: Millennium Square
In the event of rain, concert will be cancelled.
|
Thursday, August 9
10:00 am |
Kids in the Village
Stop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am
during August and play heritage children’s games and
make a craft to take home! A new craft each week.
Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site following the
program.
Admission is $5.50 per person or free for Season
Pass Holders
City Event, call 905.683.8401
|
Pickering Museum Village |
Sunday, August 12
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Treble in the Park Concert Series
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free
afternoon concert in the park every Sunday in July
and August.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
|
Esplanade Park: Gazebo
In the event of rain, concert will be held in
Council Chambers. |
Thursday, August 16
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Waterfront Concert Series
Bring your blanket & a lawn chair and enjoy
a free evening concert at the lakeshore.
Proudly presented in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
|
Pickering Lakefront: Millennium Square
In the event of rain, concert will be cancelled. |
Thursday, August 16
10:00 am |
Kids in the Village
Stop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am
during August, and play heritage children’s games
and make a craft to take home! A new craft each
week. Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site
following the program.
Admission is $5.50 per person or free for Season
Pass Holders
City Event, call 905.683.8401
|
Pickering Museum Village |
Thursday, August 16
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Skateboard Competition
Free for Pickering Teens ages 13 – 19.
Free Teen ID required, get yours FREE at the program
of your choice (parent signature required).
Prizes to be won from Switch Skate & Snow,
compliments of City of Pickering
City Event, contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.4660 ext.
2078
|
Diana, Princess of Wales Park (Skate Park) |
Sunday, August 19
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Treble in the Park Concert Series
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free
afternoon concert in the park every Sunday in July
and August.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
|
Esplanade Park: Gazebo
In the event of rain, concert will be held in
Council Chambers. |
Thursday, August 23
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Waterfront Concert Series
Bring your blanket & a lawn chair and enjoy
a free evening concert at the lakeshore.
Proudly presented in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
|
Pickering Lakefront: Millennium Square
In the event of rain, concert will be cancelled. |
Thursday, August 23
10:00 am
|
Kids in the Village
Stop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am
during August, and play heritage children’s games
and make a craft to take home! A new craft each
week. Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site
following the program.
Admission is $5.50 per person or free for Season
Pass Holders
City Event, call 905.683.8401
|
Pickering Museum Village |
Sunday, August 26
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Treble in the Park Concert Series
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free
afternoon concert in the park every Sunday in July
and August.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
|
Esplanade Park: Gazebo
In the event of rain, concert will be held in
Council Chambers. |
Thursday, August 30
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Waterfront Concert Series
Bring your blanket & a lawn chair and enjoy
a free evening concert at the lakeshore.
Proudly presented in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation.
City Event, contact Cara Bossio at 905.420.4620 ext.
2060
|
Pickering Lakefront: Millennium Square
In the event of rain, concert will be cancelled. |
Thursday, August 30
10:00 am |
Kids in the Village
Stop by on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am
during August, and play heritage children’s games
and make a craft to take home! A new craft each
week. Bring a picnic lunch and tour the site
following the program.
Admission is $5.50 per person or free for Season
Pass Holders
City Event, call 905.683.8401
|
Pickering Museum Village |
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