Jan 15-21 (Peel)

Good morning, Peel Parents. With snow in the forecast, it feels like a good time to step outside again and enjoy some of the winter activities happening around the region. From skating and free events to simple ways to spend time together, there’s a lot going on right now that makes winter feel a little more inviting. Enjoy!

What Peel is Talking About

Christmas Tree Collection Begins in Peel Region
Peel Region’s annual curbside Christmas tree pickup program began last week. [Peel Region]

$10-a-Day Child Care Target Still Out of Reach for Ontario Parents
Ontario parents will not see further child care fee reductions this year, according to the province, raising concerns about whether the $10-a-day target will be met by 2026. [CTV News Toronto]

Flu Cases Rising in Peel, Public Health Urges Vaccination
With influenza cases increasing locally, Peel Public Health is reminding residents—especially families with young children—to get vaccinated. [Peel Region]

What to Do

Thursday, Jan. 15

• 📚 Movers & Shakers | Ages 18 months - 3 years | Brampton Library - Mount Pleasant Village Branch, Brampton

• ♟️ Chess Club | All ages | Frank McKechnie Library, Mississauga

• 💰 Teen Social: Financial Literacy | Teens | Courtneypark Library, Mississauga

Friday, Jan. 16

• 🎨 Family Art Night: Chilly Snowman Sculpture | Ages 6+ | Visual Arts Brampton, Brampton

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Time at Four Corners | Ages 0-6 | Brampton Library, Brampton

• 📖 Surprise Story Time: Fairy Tale Adventures | Ages 2-5 | Caledon Public Library - Caledon Village Branch, Caledon

Saturday, Jan. 17

• 🐦 Bird Walk | All ages | Brampton Library - Cyril Clark Branch, Brampton

• 📖 Book Explorers: Diary of a Roblox Pro | Ages 9-12 | Brampton Library - Claireville Branch, Brampton

• 📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale | All ages | Bolton Church, Caledon

• 🎬 Movie Screening: Elio | All ages | Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga

Sunday, Jan. 18

• 📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale | All ages | Bolton Church, Caledon

• 🧵 Michaels Makebreak: Fabric Bracelets | Ages 14+ | Michaels, Mississauga

Monday, Jan. 19

• 🎬 Movie Screening: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | All ages | Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga

• 🎉 PA Day Drop In | Ages 6-12 | Burnhamthorpe Library, Mississauga

Tuesday, Jan. 20

• 🎨 Let's Get Craftsy | Teens | Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga

• 🚶‍♀️ Peel Mom Social Club Square One Stroller Walk | Parents and babies | Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• 🚶‍♀️ Peel Mom Social Club Bramalea City Centre Mall Walk | Parents and babies | Bramalea City Centre, Brampton

• 🎮 Teen Makerspace Takeover | Ages 13-17 | Caledon Public Library - Caledon East Branch, Caledon

Advance Registration

• 🔨 Kids RONA Workshop: Build A Wish Box | Registration opens Monday, Jan. 19 at 9:30 AM for Saturday, Feb. 7 event | Ages 5-12 | Participating RONA stores

• 🌹 Paper Roses Valentine's Day Cards at Staples | Registration now open for Wednesday, Feb. 4 event | Ages 3+ | Staples Brampton Store 135

• ⚽ Youth Sport Development Program | Various dates and times | Ages 4-15 | Various locations in Brampton

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

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