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Aurora Offices $869,800 $989,900 Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, May 16, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, May 16, 2019 Page 3 Notice Board Council & Committee Meetings Whats Happenin Date Time Location Meetin Tuesday, May 21 5:45 p.m. Holland Room Council Closed Session (if required) Tuesday, May 21 7 p.m. Council Chambers General Committee Wednesday, May 22 5:30 p.m. Holland Room Finance Advisory Committee Wednesday, May 22 7 p.m. Council Chambers Public Planning Tuesday, May 28 5:45 p.m. Holland Room Council Closed Session (if required) Tuesday, May 28 7 p.m. Council Chambers Council Wednesday, May 29 7 p.m. Council Chambers Budget Committee (Special Budget Public Consultation) *Meetings can be viewed online by visiting aurora.ca/cstream Council meetings are open to the public. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit aurora.ca. Seniors’ Whats Happenin Whats Happenin Information & Temporary Road Closure on May 31 Register for Spring & Summer Due to the Annual Big Bike Fundraiser for Heart and Stroke 2019 Programs ive Living Fair Foundation , there will be a temporary rolling road closure (with Act Registration is now open for Spring & Summer Recreation Saturday, June 1, 2019 police escort) on Friday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs, Spring Aquatics and Summer Camps. Pick up a copy 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The closure is from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Yonge Street of the Community Services Program Guide at our Recreation Aurora Seniors' Centre South to Mosley Street to Victoria Street to Wellington Street to facilities, Town Hall, Aurora Public Library or Aurora Cultural 90 John West Way, Aurora Yonge Street back to Orchard Heights Boulevard. We apologize Centre. You can also view the Program Guide online at FREE ADMISSION for any inconvenience. aurora.ca/recuide. For more information, please call 905-726-4767 Desjardins offers free recreational Club Aurora Wellness Seminar - Introduction to Foam Rolling VENDORS • FITNESS DEMONSTRATIONS AND HEALTH SEMINARS • GRAB BAGS activities to Aurora residents HEALTHY SNACKS • FREE BARBECUE Register today for Club Aurora’s Wellness Seminar We’re so grateful to our partners at Dejardins for offering on an Introduction to Foam Rolling on Saturday, May 2 free recreational activities for Aurorans! Be sure to check from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aurora Family Leisure out the schedule of free programming by visiting aurora.ca Complex. For more details, visit aurora.ca/fi tness. aurora.ca/desardinsdays. Tips to empty your hot tub and spa New Beginnings Pow Wow is on June 1 safely Traditional drumming and beautiful dancing is just the With warmer weather approaching, please follow these tips start! Join us for The New Beginnings Pow Wow on June on how to correctly empty your hot tub or spa. 1. Everyone is welcome and there will be fun for the whole family. For more information, please visit For more details, visit aurora.ca/pools. aurora.ca/powwow. Celebrating National Accessibility Week Compost event on June 1 The event, organized by the Town of Aurora Accessibility Calling all gardeners. There is a free compost giveaway on Advisory Committee, presents a variety of activities for staff Saturday, une 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stronach and the community to enjoy and experience. Aurora Recreation Complex located at 1400 Wellington Street East at the back side of the parking lot. lease e Events happening all week: advised limits are in eect. •Accessibility Information Fair - May 2 to une Community Garage Sale on June 8 •Historical Displays - May 2 to May 1 •Open House - accessibility and related topics - May 1 Join us for the fi rst Aurora Community Garage Sale! Shop around or reserve a space to bring your items to sell. For more details, visit aurora.ca/accessiility. The event is on Saturday, une 8 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at the SARC. Please register a spot to sell by Wednesday, June . For more information, please visit aurora.ca/araesale. Victoria Day Service Schedule aurora.ca • 905-727-1375 MUNICIPAL OFFICE • 100 John West Way Aurora Town Hall (100 John West Way) will be CLOSED on Monday, May 20.