3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 GRAVENHURST TOWN NOTICES www.Gravenhurst.ca Like Us Tweet Us @Gateway2Muskoka 705.687.3412 [email protected] The Town of Gravenhurst is providing an opportunity for residents to purchase trees and shrubs suitable to our local environment, to plant on private property. Landowners are encouraged to plant native trees and shrubs to help reduce pollution, provide shade, lower home energy costs, increase the value of your property, improve the appearance of our community and provide wildlife habitat. Deadline for orders: 12:00 pm - Friday, September 4 th , 2015. Order forms and a complete list of trees and shrubs being offered can be found at www.gravenhurst.ca or at the Municipal Office at 3-5 Pineridge Gate. Order pick-up will take place: Saturday, September 12 th , 2015 10 am - 12 noon For further information, contact: Kyla Bruce, Parks & Trails Technician 705-687-9424 [email protected] FALL TREE & SHRUB ORDERS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW - PUBLIC MEETINGS The Town of Gravenhurst recently initiated a Review and Update of its 2008 Official Plan as directed by Section 26 of the Planning Act and will hold a Special Meeting of Council and two Public Workshops to discuss revisions that may be required to the current Town of Gravenhurst Official Plan. SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL Tuesday, September 15 th , 2015 at 5:00 pm Gravenhurst Municipal Office- Council Chambers 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst. PUBLIC WORKSHOPS Thursday, September 17 th , 2015, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Gravenhurst Municipal Office- Council Chambers 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst. Saturday, September 19 th , 2015 -10:00 am to Noon Gravenhurst Municipal Office-Council Chambers 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst. For more information please visit www.gravenhurst.ca GRAVENHURST OPERA HOUSE The Town of Gravenhurst is the only Municipality in Muskoka to offer Civil Marriage Ceremonies. The Town of Gravenhurst has Wedding Commissioners available to perform Civil Marriage Ceremonies for those who are looking to keep things simple. Our Commissioners offer a variety of sample ceremonies to choose from and can host your ceremony anywhere within the Town of Gravenhurst including your home, at our beautiful Wharf, a local venue of choice or Town Hall. For more information or to book a relaxed and uncomplicated Civil Marriage, contact the Legislative Services Department at 705-687-3412 ext. 231 or visit the Town’s website. Best wishes for your special day! GETTING MARRIED? REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL What’s Happening at The Gravenhurst Public Library Semi Annual Used Book Sale - Saturday Sept. 12 th to Saturday Sept. 19 th during regular library hours. The library is also accepting donations of used books in good condition for the sale. Story time resumes Tuesday Sept. 22 nd at 10:15 am Travel the World Series starts Tuesday October 6 th at 7:00 pm and runs each Tuesday throughout the month. Refreshments will be served. GRAVENHURST LIBRARY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL # RAC 2015-003 Commercial Space for Rent at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre - RFP # 2015-RAC-003 Quotation packages are available on the Town of Gravenhurst website at www.gravenhurst.ca. Packages must be returned in a sealed envelope, in person or by mail, no later than Friday, September 18, 2015 at 4:00 pm. LATE OR FAXED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For more information contact; Marta Proctor - Director Recreation, Arts & Culture Town of Gravenhurst 3-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 (705) 687-6774 [email protected]