Events for August 2008.
Perfect Parrots
The York Region Parrot Club held their annual Bird Show this past month at the Lake Wilcox Community Centre. This was an amazing display of dazzling colours and beautiful birds. ...more
Hartman Grand Opening Celebration
The Hartman YMCA Childcare Centre held their grand opening to allow guests to visit their new facility. The brand new centre is equipped with kid-friendly activities and equipment....more
Makin a Racquet
On a beautiful day in June, the Aurora Community Tennis Club (ACTC) held a singles competition at McHanon Park. Everyone played well and really enjoyed the spirit of the competiti...more
Lace up those Sneakers!
Teen Challenge is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization that provides a 12-month residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program to young women. With over 650 centres in 8...more
Jazz Garden Party
The setting could not have been more perfect for a Charity Jazz Party at the Pathways to Perennials grounds on June 27th. Guests had the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful...more
Teen Talent in our own backyard
The Town of Aurora hosted the 2008 Teen Idol Competition at Town Park at the end of June. Teens joined this competition to show off their singing talent to the rest of the communit...more
Canada Day in Aurora
Aurora's Revived Canada Day Parade was a huge success for 2008! The Canada Day Parade Sub-Committee (CDPSC) worked diligently to offer Aurora the best Canada Day parade they have e...more
Treefrogs new 'pad'
Treefrog Interactive is now open in Aurora! Originally a Newmarket based business, they have now released their frogs into Aurora for our community to enjoy. This hip and trendy bu...more
Give Life
Mayor Phyllis Morris and the Town of Aurora staff support the blood donor clinics throughout the summer months. They urge the public to take part in saving lives. The clinic was he...more
Networking on the course
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce held their 27th Annual Golf Tournament at Wooden Sticks Golf Club in Uxbridge. This event was sold out and was once again a huge success! The golf co...more
Hill to the Grill
Belinda Stronach, MP for Newmarket-Aurora, held her "Hill to the Grill" barbeque at the Senior's Centre in June to kick off the Canada Day festivites. There was a fantastic turnout...more
Checkin' Out Some Gardens In Aurora!
The Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society held their annual Aurora Garden Tour last month. For only $10.00, you could tour around the town and take a look at the beautiful gardens...more
Aurora Jays Big Win
On June 6th, the Aurora Jays Minor Pee Wee (11-12 Year olds) baseball team traveled to St. Thomas Ontario for an 8 team tournament. The Jays opened the tournament with a convincing...more
Happy 90th Birthday to Gord!
...and what a birthday it was! Many of Gords family and friends gathered at St. Andrew's Golf Course to celebrate with him. It was a great journey down memory lane for Gord and a...more
Sirens For Life
Emergency Services gave the gift of a "lifetime" at this years Sirens For Life Kick-Off Clinic as officers urged blood donors to take the next step to save lives. For the 6th year ...more
Celebrating a Life on the Links
It was one incredible day to be out on the golf course at Westview to celebrate the life of Doug Nuttall. The weather was perfect for Doug's friends and family to come out, play s...more
Let's help Heather go BALD!!
Team Courage was out in full force to raise money for the annual Dragon Boat Competition in support of the United Way. The team organized a barbecue where they were serving up del...more
Boss your boss!
Jonathan's Restaurant hosted the 'Boss your Boss' night to raise funds for a seeing eye dog for Mandy of Aurora. Serving up guests were Mayor Phyllis Morris, Stewart of Almac Conve...more
Freedom Ride
The new Teen Challenge centre, located on Dufferin Street in King City, hosted an amazing event to support their cause. The event was called Freedom Ride and welcomed many motorcy...more
The Famous Can-Am Challenge
The Aurora Youth Soccer Club (AYSC) hosted one of their biggest tournaments this past month right in our own backyard. The 6th Annual Aurora Can-Am Challenge was once again a huge ...more
