Newmarket COUNCIL MEETINGS Council Monday January 25 at 7 pm Regular Council Meetings are broadcast on Newmarket Television Rogers 10 from to 830 pm Committee of the Whole Monday January 18 at 130 pm Joint Council Committee Central York Fire Services Tuesday January 26 at 1030 ajn at the Town of Aurora Municipal Offices Site Plan Review Committee Monday January 2S Site Plan Review Committee meetings willvnly proceed if an application has been received Contact the Planning Department at 90S89SS193 2010 Schedule of Meetings The 2010 Council Schedule of Meetings has been approved and is available for viewing at wwwnewmarketca or in the Clerks Department 395 Mulock Drive WHATS ON Discover Music and Discover Music for Families This 10- week session runs on Wednesdays from January to March 10 from to 1005 and 1 to 1 1 30 am and Sundays from January 10 to March from pjn There are still spaces left in this music program which includes traditional and contemporary songs fingerplays and musical games and dancing Adult accompaniment and registration is required Fee is 50 per child suitable for ages six months to five years Call 10 for more information Yosic at the Library Experience the fusion of rhythmic music and the thoughtful movements of yoga with your preschooler on Thursdays from January 14 to February from 1 1 to 1 130 Space is limited and adult accompaniment and registration is required Fee is 38 per child suitable for children ages two to six For more information or to register for a program please contact Childrens Services at 9059535110 Mayor in the Square On January Mayor Van Bynen will be at the Newmarket Public Library from 1 1 am until noon He invites residents to come by and chat For more information please call the Mayors Office at 9058955193 ext 2000 The Very Useful Theatre Company presents Trying a drama by Joanna McClelland Glass featuring Kerri Lamb and Phil Dionne The play will run from January to For more information visit wwwtheatreonmainca and for tickets call 9058369332 Geritol Follies Variety Show Come out to the Newmarket Theatre on January at 2 pm to see the incomparable Geritol Follies Variety Show This riproaring musical and comedy extravaganza features the music dance and comedy of our times Tickets cost 45 subscription pricing is 40 Buy tickets online at or call the 24hour Ticket Order Hotline at 9059535 22 Newmarket Winterfest Photography Contest Drop off photo s and complete a registration form at the Town of Newmarket Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Dr before 4 pjn on February or drop them off to the Newmarket Community Centre 200 Doug Duncan Dr Hall 3 between and 1 ajn on February Colour or black and white photos must be related to winter and ready to hang Maximum of three photos per person Judging taking place onsite and winners will be notified at 1 pjn Prizes will be awarded the following week For more information call 9058955193 Still looking to register for a program Did you know that program registration still available up until two weeks after start date of most programs Call 9058955193 for uptodate information on your favourite programs and to see if there are any spots left For a full list of programs visit Town New program Tiny Tykes ABC Come Explore with Me Come join in a fun learning experience discovering the ABCs encouraging recognition of ABC and helping promote readiness towards pre writing and prereading skills This program runs for eight weeks from to starting January and includes circle time songs gross motor stories crafts and more Course code is and parent participation is required Session will be located in the Tiny Tykes Room at St Andrew Presbyterian Church 484 Water St Call 9058955 for more information Singers Wanted The Upper Canada Chordsmen Newmarkets award winning chorus is looking for men who love to sing If you love to sing here is your chance to try out that wonderful natural gift by coming out on Wednesdays at 7 pm at the Old Firehall 140 Main Street South For more information please visit httpuppercanadachordsmenca PUBLIC NOTICES 2010 Interim Tax Bills due The interim due dates for commercial industrial and multiresidential property taxes are February March 18 and April IS You may pay your taxes by cash cheque postdated cheque Direct Debit or preauthorized payment monthly installment or 12 month arrears plan For your convenience there is also a dropbox located at the entrance to the Town Offices 395 Mulock Drive For further information contact the Finance Department at Living with Wildlife When natural food sources are scarce wildlife will expand their search for food which often leads to wildlife sightings in residential areas Below are some tips to reduce the potential of wildlife encounters Secure garbage and pet food Use motionsensitive lighting or motion- activated sprinkler systems Keep all pets on leashes or confined to a yard Do not approach or feed wildlife Use a whistle or personal alarm device as a deterrent For more information on wildlife and wildlife encounters please call the Ministry of Natural Resources office at 9057137400 Build business not barriers Pave the way for better business and happier customers make sure your lots accessible parking spaces and curb cuts are cleared after every snowfall Its not only good for business its the law This message is brought to you by the Town of Newmarkets Accessibility Advisory Committee For more information on the Towns accessibility initiatives and parking bylaws please visit wwwnewmarketca or call 9058955193 log on to wwwnewmarketca