Events for October 2009.
Pickering Lawn Bowling Bowls With The Youth Of Pickering
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club hosted an event for kids 8 years to 20 years of age from the City of Pickering summer camp program. The art of lawn bowling was demonstrated and ta...more
Tuesdays on the Trail - Movie Under the Stars
It was all the fun of the drive-in, without the cars! Pickering residents brought their lawn-chairs and found a cozy spot on the grass for this last blast of summer fun at Alex Rob...more
Open House At New Pickering Athletic Centre Location
Pickering Athletic Centre hosted an open house to view their new facility located at 1053 Sandy Beach Road in Pickering last month. Children had the opportunity to try the equipme...more
Pickering McDonald's Employee Awarded Top Marks with Scholarship
Community leader and accomplished student Kristin Chiasson was presented with a 2009 McDonald’s Employee Scholarship which will support her Nursing studies at the University of O...more
Annual Corn Roast at Whitevale Heritage United Church
Whitevale Heritage United Church hosted their annual corn roast and homecoming celebration last month with food, fun and live music. The event was to be utilized as a means to rai...more
Upsy Daisy Visits Tumbles 'N' Toys
Upsy Daisy from the popular television show "In The Night Garden" made a special visit to Tumbles 'N' Toys last month for their end of summer bash. Upsy Daisy danced into the Indoo...more
Car Wash Fundraiser at Orchard Villa
Staff members at Orchard Villa Retirement Residence in Pickering held a car wash last month as part of their fund raising efforts in the Golden Give Challenge. The challenge is ta...more
Pickering Soccer Club Hosts Annual Mini-Fest
Last month the Pickering Soccer Club hosted their annual Mini-Fest at Woodlands Park, Princess Diana Park and Kinsmen Park in Pickering. SNAP dropped by Woodlands Park beside Dunba...more
Music Madness CELEBRATING YOUNG CREATIVE TALENT
The Durham West Arts Centre presented its 4th annual event showcasing outstanding creative talent by young musicians and singers from around Durham Region. The talented group of mu...more
Joe "Daddy" Stevenson @ Warrior Fight Store
UFC's Joe Stevenson dropped by Warrior Fight Store in Pickering at 981 Brock Road last month. Joe "Daddy" Stevenson is considered to be one of the biggest fighters in history. He i...more
Terry Fox Run- KICKOFF at the Mandarin
The City of Pickering, led by Kevin Cahill kicked off their upcoming Terry Fox Run at a buffet lunch at the Mandarin in Pickering in an effort to create a BUZZ prior to the actual ...more
State Farm Insurance Grand Opening
On September 2nd, Martin Lee (Agent) of State Farm Insurance officially opened his new office at 1400 Bayly Street in Pickering with a grand opening. Mayor Dave Ryan was on hand to...more
Papps Grand Opening
IT'S HERE.. IT'S HERE..The New Papp's Casual Dining Bar and Patio is Now Open. New owner, Terri Pilkey Black invited customers and dignitaries to join her on the grand opening nigh...more
PJ's Pets Presents Earth Rangers
PJ’s Pets presented Earth Rangers at the Pickering Town Centre last month at centre court. It was an afternoon with live animals for kids and parents to meet and greet. Earth Ran...more
KIDS COMMENTS
The history of Halloween dates back to the Celts tribe that existed over 2,000 years ago in Great Britain and Ireland. October 31st was their New Year's and they celebrated by burn...more
United Way 2009 Corporate Campaign Kick Off
The 39th Annual United Way Fundraising Campaign kicked off with the Corporate Pacesetter Breakfast. United Way Board of Trustees, staff and the campaign team welcomed local media,...more
Infrastructure Project Will Be Link to Pickering's Sustainable Future
The Government of Canada and Province of Ontario made an announcement last month with respect to a jointly funded $10 million infrastructure project that will support urban renewal...more
Grand Opening of Brock Automotive
Paul Hermann, mechanic of Bruce Bissell Pontiac Buick up until they closed, officially opened his own shop called Brock Automotive last month in Pickering. He marked the day with a...more
Fire Safety at City of Pickering Mini Pidaca Program
The City of Pickering's Mini Pidaca Program for campers ages 3 to 5 years of age invited fire fighters from Pickering Fire Services Hall #5 to their camp in August to promote fire ...more
COLIN LINDEN Live at Waterfront Bistro
SNAP dropped by The Waterfront Bistro at 590 Liverpool Road South last month to catch Multi Juno award winner and Grammy nominee, Colin Linden. The one night only sold out performa...more
