Feb 19-25 (York)

Good morning, York Parents. I hope you enjoyed that spring teaser yesterday—as I write this at 6 AM, I'm anxiously refreshing for school closure announcements. So much for spring! This week marks the final days of the Winter Olympics, and York is celebrating both on-screen and off. This weekend brings massive Lunar New Year celebrations, plus, East Gwillimbury's Black History Month Market features 45+ vendors, drumming, and workshops on Saturday. Stay cozy!

What York Region is Talking About

Newmarket Summer Camp Registration Opens Today
Registration for Newmarket's exciting summer camps opens Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 AM for residents (non-resident registration opens March 18).

Newmarket-Born Skier Earns Bronze at Winter Olympics
Celebrate local! A Newmarket-born skier has earned bronze at the Winter Olympics.

The Globe and Mail: Postpartum Depression Virtual Event
Join a free virtual event on Thursday, February 26 focused on supporting mental health for new mothers and families.

What to Do

Thursday, Feb. 19

• ❄️ Night at the ROC | The ROC, Georgina

• 🏸 Free Badminton Session | Dr. JM Denison Secondary School, Newmarket

• 📚 Children Health Education Workshop | Newmarket Public Library

• 📖 Ramadan Storytime | Stouffville Library, Whitchurch-Stouffville

Friday, Feb. 20

• 🎶 Swiftie Night | Ages 12-18 | Recreation Youth Centre & telMAX Indoor Skate Park, Newmarket

• ❄️ Ice Lounge on Main | Main Street, Newmarket

Saturday, Feb. 21

• 🦋 Life Cycle of a Butterfly | Aurora Library

• 🛍️ Black History Month Market and Community Event | Health and Active Living Plaza, East Gwillimbury

• 🎨 LunarFest GTA: Year of the Horse | Varley Art Gallery, Markham

• 🐉 Pacific Mall Lunar New Year Celebration | Pacific Mall, Markham

• 🧧 Lunar New Year Celebration | Promenade Mall, Markham

• 📚 Author Storytime and Activity with Camellia Koo | Markham Library - Milliken Mills Branch

• ❄️ Ice Lounge on Main | Main Street, Newmarket

• 🏅 Craftivities: Olympic Games and Crafts | Richmond Hill Library - Central Branch

Sunday, Feb. 22

• 🎨 LunarFest GTA: Year of the Horse | Varley Art Gallery, Markham

• 🐉 Pacific Mall Lunar New Year Celebration | Pacific Mall, Markham

• 🦋 Michaels Kids Club: Spring Beaded Butterflies | Michaels, Richmond Hill

• 🧧 York Region Chinese Community Lunar New Year Market | 16700 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket

• ❄️ Ice Lounge on Main | Main Street, Newmarket

• 🏅 Olympic Closing Ceremony Watch Party | Stouffville Library, Whitchurch-Stouffville

• 🧸 3rd Annual Vaughan Toy & Nostalgia Show | Montecassino Event Venue, Vaughan

• 🧧 City of Vaughan Lunar New Year Celebration | Vaughan City Hall

Monday, Feb. 23

• ♿ Try It Para Sports Day | Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, Aurora

Tuesday, Feb. 24

• 🎨 Lunchtime Button Day | King Library - King City Branch

• 🏠 3D Paper Fairy Houses Craft | Ages 4-6 | Stouffville Library, Whitchurch-Stouffville

Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday!

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