Events for July 2008.
3rd Annual Sustainable Pickering Day
On May 24th, families and friends came together to support the development of the City of Pickering's five Sustainability objectives. The City of Pickering and its residents are d...more
Artfest on the Esplanade
The City of Pickering, in partnership with the PineRidge Arts Council were pleased to once again host Artfest on the Esplanade. Artfest on the Esplanade is a yearly event celebrat...more
MLCP Victorian Tea Fundraiser
Montessori Learning Centre (MLCP) hosted a joint fundraising event helping to support Herizon House - a women's shelter in Ajax. The community was invited to come out and join spe...more
Minister of Energy Visit
Pickering kicked off Energy Conservation Week with a visit to the Recreation Complex from Minister Gerry Phillips. The City of Pickering was one of 42 municipalities chosen to par...more
Music in the Square
The sun was beating down on Ajax on May 28th and really, it couldn't have been a better day for the second installment of Music in the Square. Faces of all ages brought lawn chairs...more
Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade Golf Tournament
We couldn't have asked for a nicer day for the annual Ajax Pickering Board of Trade Golf Tournament. Sunny and warm with a slight breeze it was perfect golf weather and all those o...more
Waterfront Bistro
The Waterfront Bistro kicked off the opening of their patio in musical style on Friday May 23rd and there was no doubt that it was the place to be. The evening was perfect, not to...more
East Side Harmony
East Side Harmony participated in May 29th's Comedy Quartet night. All members from Chorus Region 16, which comprises of singers from upstate New York, Toronto, Ottawa, Barrie and ...more
Special Olympics 2008
After much anticipation, The Special Olympics came to Durham last month and the Pickering Recreation Complex was the venue for the Swimming Events, hosted by Durham Regional Police...more
New Season of Beach Volleyball
A brand new season of beach volleyball got under way at the Pickering Recreation Complex in early June. Following a few games, the teams were invited back to sponsor Havana Nights ...more
Senior of the Year Award and Big Band
Pickering Seniors danced to the sounds of George Lake Big Band and celebrated Seniors Month on June 1st. Mayor Ryan awarded Muriel Cullum as Pickering's Senior of the Year. Cullum ...more
Pickering Family Targets A Ten Percent Reduction In Their Electricity Use This Summer
George Armstrong of Veridian visited the Robertson home on Monday, June 2nd to announce the Every Kilowatt Counts Summer Sweepstakes and other programs being offered by Veridian in...more
Pickering Civic Awards Presentaton
Mayor Ryan and Members of City Council were honoured to pay tribute to the individuals and organizations that made important contributions to the City of Pickering in 2007 at the a...more
Senior Star
The Pickering Parkway Retirement Home was the site of the Senior Star preliminary competition. Three individuals competed to go onto the Durham Regional finals on June 19th at the...more
Altona Forest P.S. Third Annual Community Fun Fair
Pickering's Altona Forest Public School opened its doors to the community as they hosted their 3rd annual Fun Fair on June 5th. The School Community Council has worked on the Fun F...more
D Day Social Tea for Pickering Veterans' Association
Veterans and their spouses came together at Chartwell Residence to remember Deliverance Day in 1944. The afternoon began appropriately with the singing of 'Oh Canada' lead by Mayor...more
12th Annual Pickering Dragon Boat Challenge
The Annual Pickering Dragon Boat Challenge took place at Handscombe Park in Pickering. The park was packed with over one hundred and twenty teams from across the province ready t...more
The CNE's Rising Star Competition
The CNE held their auditions for the 22nd Annual Rising Star Talent Competition at the Pickering Town Center on June 7th. Up until now, adults have led the cheering sections for e...more
Rotary Ribfest
The Rotary Clubs of Ajax & Pickering, in association with the City of Pickering, held the first annual Rotary Ribfest at Esplanade Park last month. The event saw over 40,000 visit...more
