National Youth Week takes place May 1 - 7! We have FREE activities for youth (ages 12+) each day of the week, including fitness and recreation, library, art centre and museum. Learn more and check out the full list of activities!

For the entire month of May, visit us at the Leisure Centre for a special promotion—new members get 3 months for the price of 2 for fitness and aquatic memberships!

Join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of the new fully accessible Memorial Park playground located on the south side of Burkholder Street. As Stouffville’s first fully accessible playground, children of all abilities will be able to play in a fun and safe environment. 

Remarks will start at 4pm, followed by ribbon cutting and light refreshments. 

2023 Electronics Recycling Events: May 6 and October 14

Did you know electronics are banned from curbside collection? Drop off your unwanted electronics for recycling at our electronics recycling event at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Operations Centre!

Electronics accepted include:
Computers
Cartridges
Laptops
Digital cameras
Keyboard and mouse
Cell phones
Computer monitors
Fax machines
Printers
Televisions
Audio equipment

If there was a severe weather event today that resulted in loss of power, flooding and you being unable to leave your home for 2 days, would you be prepared?

The Town of Stouffville recognizes May 7-13, 2023 as Emergency Preparedness Week. This week is an opportunity to increase awareness and remind residents how to be better prepared for an emergency.

Many disasters happen without warning. Knowing the risks and having a plan in place can make emergencies easier to manage.

We are urging all Stouffville residents to build a 72 hour emergency preparedness kit. Your kit should include items such as; non perishable food, water (4L/person/day), important documents, medication, cash, blankets, clothing, flashlights, first aid kit and much more. Your kit should be kept somewhere in your home where it is easily accessible and can be taken with you if you need to evacuate your home.

We all have a role to play in emergency and disaster preparedness. Know the risks, make a plan and build a kit.

Stouffville residents are invited to pick-up free garden compost for lawn, garden and plants! This nutrient-rich compost is the product of all of yard waste collected from spring to fall each year.

Reminders:
Free for Whitchurch-Stouffville residents only. No commercial use.
Bring your own shovels and containers. Residents are responsible for shoveling their own compost.
Limit per household – 4 bags or containers. (approx. 40 litres each). Trailers are not permitted.
First come, first served basis. While quantities last.

Spend the afternoon at the Museum to explore our gardens, paint a pot and do some planting of your own! This staff-led program will include themed crafts and tours.

Register for How My Garden Grows!

Starring Leisa Way & The Wayward Wind Band 

Leisa Way's critically acclaimed concert Early Morning Rain celebrates the remarkable life and career of legendary Canadian, Gordon Lightfoot.  An all-star Canadian cast of award-winning musicians, under the direction of Academy Award nominated composer and musical director, Bruce Ley, capture the magic of Lightfoot's live performances in this two-hour celebration of this iconic Canadian songwriter and singer.

2023 marks Gordon Lightfoot's 85th Birthday and this show is the perfect celebration for all ages.  This full stage show has a 5 piece band and an all-star lineup including Canada's Songbird Leisa Way (Toronto's Musician of the Year, recently on the cover of the magazine International Musician), Fred Smith on guitars & vocals (Chuck Berry, The Mamas & The Papas), Bobby Prochaska on bass & vocals (star of "Buddy" on Broadway), Don Reid on drums & vocals (Pauly & the Goodfellas, Orchestra London), and of course, Bruce Ley on piano & vocals (Tommy Hunter Show/Dolly Parton/Chet Baker/Brenda Lee etc, etc.) This is a group of seasoned veteran performers who raise the roof on every stage they grace. 

This two-hour inspired performance includes hits like “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “For Lovin’ Me,” “Canadian Railroad Trilogy,” “Ribbon of Darkness,” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”, just to name a few.

Lightfoot has recorded 20 albums, has 5 Grammy nominations, 17 Juno Awards, and earned sixteen number ones, eighteen top 10s and twenty-one top 40 hits. Other great artists who have recorded his songs include Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Hank Williams, Jr., Judy Collins, Barbra Streisand, Peter Paul & Mary, Glen Campbell and Toby Keith.

In 2012, Lightfoot’s legacy was further enhanced when he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and decorated with the Governor’s General Award and the Companion to the Order of Canada Honor of Merit. Gordon Lightfoot is a national treasure and a legend in his own lifetime.

“What makes this performance special is the connection these musicians have to the music, and to their audience,” says Way. “They love the music and perform these tunes from the heart. Audiences naturally respond with standing ovations and the best part is hearing the audience sing along to every song."

Take a trip down memory lane, and join Leisa Way and The Wayward Wind Band for this magnificent night of greatest hits from Canada’s favourite troubadour. 

Doors Open at 6:30 p.m., Show at 7 p.m. 
Adults: $25 + hst and fees
Seniors/Students: $20 + hst and fees

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Summer starts early by kicking off your long weekend with food trucks, entertainers, and a lively firework show. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.

Our local museum presents International Museum Day with FREE admission for all!

Time to declutter! Stouffville residents are invited to place unwanted items marked ‘FREE’ at the curb for others to take and enjoy!

 2023 Curbside Giveaway Days: May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 23

Place re-usable household items at the curb in front of your home at 7 am on the above date clearly marked with a “FREE” sign.
Use your discretion when deciding whether or not to put items out to the curb. Giveaway items should still be in good condition for re-use or able to be repaired. Keep items you do not want to give away close to your house, or inside to avoid confusion.
Please keep sidewalks and hydrants clear.
Unclaimed items must be removed from the curb by 5 pm. Items left at the curb can result in a By-Law violation.
Consider donating unclaimed items to charitable organizations instead of placing out for waste collection.
Please maintain social distancing and practice safety measures such as sanitizing hands after touching items and cleaning items before using.
Please respect private property and do not walk on people’s lawns or gardens.
Do not block traffic and driveways or park illegally.
Only take items that are marked ‘free’.

Summer Program Registration opens on May 30 at 12 p.m. for Stouffville Residents, online and in person. Programs begin June 26. 

Non-Resident Registration Opens June 5.

Visit townofws.ca/active for details. 

For the entire month of May, visit us at the Leisure Centre for a special promotion—new members get 3 months for the price of 2 for fitness and aquatic memberships!