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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