COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

Emergency: 9-1-1

Police Department: 888-310-1122

Fire Department: 519-442-4500

Willet Hospital: 519-442-2251

County of Brant Office: 519-442-6324

Paris Public Library: 519-442-2433

Paris Public Schools:

Paris High:

519-442-4477

North Ward: 519-442-2311

Paris Central: 519-442-4163

Cobblestone: 519-442-2500

Paris Catholic Schools:

Holy Family: 519-442-5333

Sacred Heart: 519-442-4443

Paris Councillors & Mayor :

Mayor - David Bailey

Ward 2 - Steve Howes

Ward 2 - Lukas Oakley

Ward 3 - John Bell

Ward 3 - John Peirce

Paris Customer Service Office 66 Grand River St. N. 519-442-7268

Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Main Services include:

-Accounts Receivable invoice payments

- Blue Boxes and Composters (pre-arrange pick up of composter)

- Brant Transit punch cards purchase and pick up

- Building Permits may be submitted and Building staff consulted

- Calendar pick up (free)

- Commissioner of Oath is by appointment only

- Dog license and tag

- Dog Park membership and key

- Parking ticket payment

- Property Tax payments and inquiries

- Public Works permits may be submitted

- Use the computer to meet with a virtual Planner to ask questions.

- Water testing sample bottles may be picked up. Drop off water testing samples on the last Wednesday of the month before 2 pm at the Burford Customer Service Office

Brant Sports Complex & Other Facility Booking

519-442-1944

226-387-2490

519-442-4955

226-216-3037

519-209-2277

519-442-7134

Administration & Bylaw: 519-442-7268

Open Monday - Sunday, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm.

Main services include:

- Dog Park membership and key

- Dog license and tag

- Tennis Court membership and key

- Camp registration and recreation program registration

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Casandra Turnbull

Chris Whelan

Michelle Malvaso

Carolina Saenz

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TODAY! TOUCH A TRUCK MANIA & PARIS FALL MARKET – at the Great Canadian Butter Tart Festival, Paris Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 21st (11 am to 4 pm) and Sunday October 22. Shop small businesses, live music, beer gardens, food trucks and more.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS EXPO – NETWORK AND MINGLE! – Join us for an evening of networking on October 26 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Rope Factory at 111 Sherwood Dr in Brantford. This is a free event, cash bar. More information available online.

PARIS YOUTH OPTIMIST CLUB DANCE – Friday, October 27th from 7 pm to 10 pm, admission is $5. Open to students in Grades 5, 6, 7, 8. Dance is chaperoned by Optimist Club Members.

JOIN US FOR THE UNVEILING – Saturday, October 29 at 10:30 am at Paris Presbyterian Church. Come celebrate what we have accomplished together. Dress code is casual, food and drinks provided. Everyone welcome

FREE FIRE PREVENTION PRESENTATION - The Brant Condominium Corporations' Association (the BCCA) invites you to a free presentation by Bob Sproul, Fire Prevention Officer with the Brantford Fire Department. The topic is "Fire prevention, smoke and CO detectors, and the responsibility of condo owners, occupants and condo boards." The date is Wednesday, November 1, 2pm at the Sherwood Restaurant, 799 Colborne St East, Brantford Again, admission is FREE

PARIS OPTIMIST CRAFT SHOW – Browse a great selection of crafts, just in time to find that perfect hand-made Christmas gift! The Optimist Club will host the craft show at the Paris Fairgrounds on November 11 and 12 from 10 am to 4 pm, admission is $2 a person, everyone is welcome.

THE 32ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN PARIS ARTISAN SHOW – November 3, 4, and 5 presented by the Kindrid Spirits Artisans of Paris. Event takes place at the Paris Fairgrounds. Friday from 1 pm to 8 pm; Saturday from 9:30 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. Visit www.christmasinparis.ca for more information.

JASON’S WHEELHOUSE 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Join us on November 3 for a delightful evening of celebration, sips, charcuterie, a live band, and a silent auction. We will be celebrating the 5th anniversary of Jason's Wheelhouse, and we would love to celebrate with YOU! Walter Gretzky Golf and Country Club from 7 pm to 12:30 am. Tickets are available online. Auction donors or event sponsors please email janice@jasonswheelhouse.ca for further information.

TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR THE RAW CARROT PARIS – Friday, November 3rd at 6:30 pm. $30 per person. Register a team of 6: karen@therawcarrot.com. Space is limited