Summer events to put on your calendars
By Kathy Rowe
A rather cool May will hopefully lead to pleasant and warm summer months for our community to enjoy. This is our final newspaper issue until September and there are a few summer events that we want you to know about.
First, I want to thank our incredible editorial team who work hard to bring you stories about this wonderful community throughout the year. The editorial committee will take a break to enjoy summer and will reconvene in August to begin planning our September issue. On behalf of the editorial team, I’d like to wish our Centennial residents a very safe and enjoyable summer!
43 Division Police Open House Picnic
CCRA is proud to sponsor this annual event. Please join the officers at 43 Division for some free food and entertainment on Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Community Police Liaison Committee has been working hard planning this family fun day. Drop by the station at 4331 Lawrence Ave. East and enjoy the festivities.
Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival
CCRA is proud to be a sponsor of this annual festival that will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Highland Creek Community Park, 3500 Ellesmere Rd. There will be local vendors, crafts, live music, a magician, Spider-Man and Wonder Woman! Bring the kids for a $10 play all day rides and activities pass and enjoy lunch from one of the food trucks on-site. This festival is always a hit!
Port Union Waterfront Festival
On Saturday, June 21, come and visit our table at this festival at the Port Union Village Common. We will be selling our Centennial t-shirts. The festivities will get underway at 11 a.m. See more about CCRA’s special guest.
Movie in the Park
West Rouge Sports and Recreation Association will be hosting a FREE outdoor movie night behind the Port Union Community Centre on Friday, August 1. The movie will begin at sunset. WRSRA president Louise Bonnycastle let us know that the movie title will be announced soon on social media. Please bring your family, friends and neighbours for a fun-filled Movie in the Park experience!
July Summer Concert Series
Live music! Rain or shine! Three Sundays in July! Come and soak up the summer evening atmosphere behind the Port Union Community Centre on July, 6, 13 and 20. Music starts at 7 p.m. sharp. More information.
Port Union Repair Café
Yes! There will be two Repair Café dates this summer. The cafe will be at the Port Union community centre on Saturday, July 5 and August 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help fix your small appliances or textiles. Let’s keep things out of the landfill. Reduce, reuse and recycle!
Up, Up and Away, Jennifer!
In 2015, Jennifer McKelvie joined our CCRA Executive and took on the role of director of the conservation portfolio. A fitting file considering her background in environmental science and her passion for the preservation of Centennial’s green spaces. In November 2015, she was elected president of the CCRA and she held this position for two years with strong leadership. As vice-president, I recall being in awe of Jennifer’s energy and commitment. We all knew that we were fortunate to have her as our president.
During these early stages of her career, Jennifer proved herself to be an intelligent, responsible and engaged leader. It was no surprise when she went on to win the municipal election of 2018 and take on the role of our local councillor. After two successful terms at city hall, she has now leaped to the role of Member of Parliament for Ajax.
On behalf of the CCRA, I want to express how proud we are of Jennifer and her many accomplishments over the past few years. It all started with the CCRA!
Have a wonderful summer! See you in September.
