NEIGHBOURHOOD EVENTS

Newly opened Wayside Tavern has launched a charity foosball league sponsored by Red Thread Brewing, with proceeds going to local charities. The league will see competitors play weekly, with prizes and trophies for the winners. The $20 buy-in goes to charity, with food donations for the Newmarket Food Pantry also encouraged.

WHEN: Every Tuesday, 7pm WHERE: Wayside Tavern

The Aurora Community Band and the Borealis Big Band, directed by Gord Shephard, will be performing a great variety of pop tunes and classics at their POPS CONCERT. There will be a coffee/bake table and a 50/50 ra e draw. Advanced tickets sales only $20. email auororacommunityband@gmail.com or call 905-717-2219

WHEN: February 12th, 3pm - 5pm

WHERE: Newmarket Old Town Hall

Sponsored by Awesome Foundation, Kerbel Group, Optimist Club

Join The Newmarket Youth Leadership Group at their Disco Themed Skating Night! Skate to the cool retro beats of the DJ and enjoy free Hot Chocolate and snacks. Plus, there will be great prizes for best retro and general themed costumes - so feel free to come dressed up!

WHEN: February 24th, 7pm - 9pm

WHERE: Newmarket’s Riverwalk Commons

Members of CYFS, YRP, OPP, YRPS, SeeWhatSheCanDo and many other local community organizations are coming together to celebrate International Women’s Day, showcasing the important work that York Region’s first responders do to keep our neighbourhoods safe and healthy. Enjoy demonstrations, displays, activities, conversation and a warm cup of coffee, as well as a chance to check out CYFS’s newest fire station!

WHEN: March 4th, 10am - 2pm

WHERE: Central York Fire Services Station 4-5, Aurora

Aurora cartoonist Scott Johnston, whose work is seen weekly in The Auroran, has just published his first book of single panel colour gag cartoons that poke fun at superheroes, science, wildlife, literature, sports, art, fairy tales, socks (yes, socks) and much more. He will be at Bookworms to chat about his experiences in cartooning and will be available to inscribe copies of his book.

WHEN: March 4th, 11am - 3pm

WHERE: Bookworms & Co.

Join in the celebration of the 12th Annual NewRoads Girls Night Out, featuring a Local Vendor Market, in celebration of International Women's Day. All funds from ticket sales will go to support Girls Inc. of York Region. Tickets will be available Febraury 1st, visit newroadsgno.com to learn more and to get your tickets!

WHEN: March 8th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

WHERE: NewRoads Performing Arts Centre