Community Events For November

Keswick Remembrance Day Parade, Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Keswick Remembrance Day Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Keswick Public School and proceed to the cenotaph. 

Keswick Remembrance Day Service, Nov 11, 11 a.m.

Stephen Leacock Theatre. Keswick Cenotaph

Sutton Remembrance Day Parade, Nov 10, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Sutton Remembrance Day Parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Bell building at High Street and Dalton Road and will proceed along High Street to the cenotaph.

Sutton Remembrance Day Service, Nov 11, 11 a.m.

Sutton Cenotaph Park

Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery – Petals and Wings Exhibition, Nov. 3 to Dec. 8

This exhibition features the works of two internationally renowned artists, Helen Lukas and Grazyna Tonkiel. GACC, 149 High Street, Sutton. Tel: 905-722-9587

Jericho Youth Services – Georgina Bingo,  The Link, Tues. Nov 12, 1 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Minimum $10/person.  Jackpot $1000. Tel: 905.722.5540 #GeorginaBingo

yorkworks – Free Computer Training, Tues, Nov 12 to Friday, Dec 20.

4 to 6 hours per week, depending on the training schedule. Choose your days and times. Any day: Monday through Thursday. Helpful and friendly facilitator. Certificate awarded upon completion. Marilyn Yurkewich 905-722-1480

GL – Keswick Branch – Saving Strategies – Easy Concept, Difficult Reality, Wed. Nov. 13th, 7 to 8 p.m.

Free, Registration Required. Learn how to save more and spend less!  Join Certified Professional Accountant Emily Trotter for practical tips on creating a budget, paying down debt, and finding savings to plan for your future.  To register, visit any GPL Branch or call the Keswick Branch.

Kin Community Centre – Community Living Bingo, Thurs. Nov 14th, 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m 3 Fairpark Lane, Sutton (Behind Arena). Regular Books $2/strip.  Specials $1/strip. Proceeds to assist individuals with disabilities living in the Town of Georgina.  Tel: 905-722-8947

Virginia United Church hosts Chili supper, Fri., Nov. 15th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $10 each, under 12, $5. Tickets at the door.

Jacksons Point Winter Market, from Nov. 17th to March 17th.

The winter market includes both charity/non-profit and paying vendors.

GL- Pefferlaw Branch – Painters’ Circle, Wed. Nov. 20th, 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. AND Sunday, Nov. 24th, 2 to 4 p.m.

$10 per person, Registration Required. Create a masterpiece in a fun, informal setting using easy step-by-step instructions. All materials are supplied. To register, visit any GPL Branch (payment is due at the time of registration).  Adults only please (ages 16+).

The $2 Sutton Kinette Clothing Sale – Kin Community Centre,  Sat. Nov. 23rd.  11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The money raised will go to The Kinette Club of Sutton, who support various local initiatives in Georgina, through funding and service work.  We are looking for all sizes of donations. Please email us to arrange to pick up of clothing at kinetteclothingsale@outlook.com or contact us on our Facebook page: facebook.com/suttonkinettes

YRP & YRP Volunteers – Annual Hero’s Toy Drive, Canadian Tire, Keswick, Sat. Nov 23rd, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please join YRP & the YRP Volunteers for our Annual Holiday Hero’s Toy Drive. All Toys & Cash Donated stays in Georgina for our Georgina Families.

GL- Sutton Branch – Writers Workshop with WCYR (Writers’ Community of York Region), Sunday, Nov. 24, 2 to 4 p.m.

Free, Drop-In. Learn the basics of building a great novel using structure, plot and character, and how conflict is the glue that holds these three elements together. Be ready to critically analyze your work-in-progress or to start a new novel outline from the ground up.  For beginners and seasoned writers.