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MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH HURON COMMUNITY SERVICES GUIDE Summer 2019 - Spring 2020 Community Services Department South Huron Recreation Centre Phone: 519-235-2833 | Fax: 226-735-7500 [email protected] www.southhuron.ca COMMUNITY SERVICES GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Mayor.............................. 3 Youth Programs .......................................... 23 Municipal Information ..................................4 Pools and Aquatic Programs ....................... 27 Facilities & Parks .......................................... 7 Summer Playground ................................... 30 Community Contacts .................................. 14 Library Programs ........................................ 32 Public Skating, Shinney & Ice Rentals .......... 19 Community Events Calendar ....................... 35 Program Registration & Subsidies ............... 21 23rd Annual Exeter Ram Rodeo .................. 43 COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Councillor Ward 1 Councillor Ward 2 Councillor Ward 3 George Finch Marissa Vaughan Aaron Neeb Ted Oke (226) 377-8886 (519) 282-2702 (519) 520-7023 (519) 229-8249 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Deputy Mayor Councillor Ward 1 Councillor Ward 2 Jim Dietrich Dianne Faubert Barb Willard (519) 237-3225 (226) 426-2031 (226) 423-2263 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2 Community Services Guide 2019-2020 | www.southhuron.ca MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Thank you for your interest in South Huron! This is our guide to active, inclusive community living. As our residents know, every year our community proudly offers a rich variety of special events, athletic programs, as well as recreational and leisure activities for all ages. Through the Community Services Department, the Municipality of South Huron is dedicated to providing outstanding public programming with exceptional customer service to our residents and visitors. However, this work doesn’t start or end with our team. This guide is full of community champions who volunteer countless hours of their time to make South Huron the best it can be. Whether your interests range from dance lessons to cultural clubs, minor hockey to pickleball, or anything in between, we want to foster collaborative partnerships that support the development of community champions. If you have an idea for a program, we want to hear about it! Feel free to contact our Community Services staff to discuss anytime. On behalf of my fellow councillors and municipal staff, I invite you to get involved and get active in your community. Thank you for making South Huron thrive in 2019! Yours in community building, George Finch Certified Pre-Owned “Where Friendships Begin” BigBig Brothers BrothersB Bigig Sister Sisterss ofof South South Huron 70704 Lo64ndon0Main Rd., St 640.S Main., ExeterSt.S., Exeter 355 MAIN ST. S., EXETER 519-235-0363 1-800-265-3476 146 Main St. -Box 29, Dashwood 519-235-0363 1-800-265-3476 PHONE 519-235-1780 • FAX 519-235-3798 www.hmpexeter.com [email protected] WEBPHONEhttps://southhuron.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca519-237-3554 •FAX 519-237-3190 www.hmpexeter.com [email protected] WEBE-MAILwww.shbbbs.on.casouthhuron@bigbrothersbigsisters.caE-MAIL [email protected] www.southhuron.ca | Community Services Guide 2019-2020 3 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION The Municipality of South Huron is committed to providing outstanding customer service to our residents, businesses and visitors. Our dedicated team of professional staff proudly delivers dozens of services that our communities rely on every day. In August of 2018 we launched a new website. We are continuing to build this online business platform to meet your needs. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for on SouthHuron.ca, please contact us directly so we can assist you. We are always available to receive your input. Our website has a “Report a Problem” form for bringing issues forward to our attention. The information that you provide is very valuable because it helps us to deliver better customer service to you. If you ever require immediate assistance from the municipality in the evening, on the weekend, or on a statutory holiday, please call our main line 519-235-0310 ext 7 and our after-hours operator will direct your call to standby personnel. 4 Community Services Guide 2019-2020 | www.southhuron.ca MUNICIPAL INFORMATION MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH HURON ADDRESS & CONTACTS Town Hall 322 Main Street South PO Box 759 Exeter, ON N0M 1S6 Phone: 519-235-0310 | Fax: 519-235-3304 Toll Free: 1-877-204-0747 Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Website: www.southhuron.ca ADMINISTRATION FIRE SERVICES General inquiries Fire prevention and protection [email protected] 55 William St. Exeter Ext 223 or 224 519.235.1981 | Emergencies 911 [email protected] BUILDING SERVICES Building permits, inspections, planning services INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT [email protected] Water/waste water, garbage & recycling, landfill Ext 222 [email protected] Ext 230 CLERK’S OFFICE POLICE Licensing, records management, meeting agendas and Policing services in South Huron are provided by the OPP minutes, By-law enforcement, legislative services, 245 Main Street North, Exeter and cemetery administration Administrative: 519.235.1300 [email protected] Fax: 519.235.1313 Ext 227 Non-emergency policy dispatch: 888.310.1122 Emergencies: 911 COMMUNITY SERVICES Recreation programs, facility rentals, community development PUBLIC WORKS projects, communications/social media & website Maintenance and operations of roads, bridges, [email protected] municipal facilities and parks Ext 300 [email protected] Ext 231 FINANCIAL SERVICES Taxation, billing, annual budgeting, asset management, procurement, collections [email protected] Ext 223 www.southhuron.ca | Community Services Guide 2019-2020 5 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION SOUTH HURON COMMUNITY GROUP GRANTS COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM The Municipality of South Huron offers a Community Grant Program to provide limited financial assistance South Huron Communities in Bloom is a non-profit to community groups and organizations within the organization comprised of community volunteers from Municipality to assist with activities or special events. across the municipality. Operating within the national Communities in Bloom program, this group is focused This support is in recognition of the value these groups on building a positive community image through provide to the well-being and growth of the community the promotion of environmental awareness and the and in helping the Municipality retain a strong preservation of local heritage and culture. community focus. In 2018 South Huron Communities in Bloom won the national 5,001 - 10,000 population competition FUNDING OPTIONS: category and achieved their highest score! A 5 Blooms Each year, as part of the annual budget process, - Bronze rating was awarded to South Huron and the Council will determine the financial commitment to the municipality received a special mention for Rural Community Grant Program. Gardens. For information about the ongoing work of South CATEGORIES FOR FUNDING: Huron Communities in Bloom and how to get involved, 1. Supporting Youth/Senior Events look for them on Facebook or contact: 2. Community Beautification Debbie Mountenay, Chair 3. Community Heritage [email protected] 4. Tourism Development 519.318.7500 5. Community Events GUIDELINES: All grant applications shall be submitted on the Community Grant Application Form on or before September 21st of each year. Incomplete forms will not be considered. Applications can be sent to Sandy Becker at [email protected] Complete Water Treatment & Purification • Drinking Water Systems • UV • Distillers • Reverse Osmosis • Softeners • Iron/Sulpher/ Chlorine Filters & More Since 1986 213 Carling St., Exeter www.lifetimewater.ca • 519-235-0699 6 Community Services Guide 2019-2020 | www.southhuron.ca MARK HEIMRICH Visa, Mastercard | Purchase • Lease-To-Own • Rent FACILITIES & PARKS SOUTH HURON REC CENTRE 94 Victoria Street East, Exeter The South Huron Recreation Centre features a full size arena pad, hall and kitchen. The centre offers a diverse array of programs for all age groups and is suitable for a variety of multi-purpose activities. Please contact Community Services staff or visit our website for more information. BANQUET HALL (72.5’ x 103’) SINGLE PAD ARENA (85’ x 195’) • An ideal location for athletic programs, birthday • The arena floor is a popular spot in the summer parties, meetings, buck and does, weddings, auction months for sporting events such as ball hockey as well sales, fundraisers and other community events. as other community events such as fundraisers, buck • Large entrance foyer, accessible parking and and does and auction sales. washrooms, public Wi-Fi access, sound system and • Capacity of this rental space for a licensed event retractable screen. is 1399. Capacity will be reduced if floor space is • Staff are available on site to assist with the set up impeded. and take down of your event. Chairs and tables are • During the winter months, ice is our specialty. For available to renters free of charge. 2019-2020 rental rates and information please email [email protected] KITCHEN ELECTRONICS, • For an additional fee the kitchen and bar area may HOMEDECOR, TOYS, be rented for your special event which includes a large walk in fridge, stove, double oven, microwave, double BEDDING,CLOTHING sink, hand sink, dishwasher and work