Each of us has the power to be generous in new and unexpected ways that are truly transformational, not merely transactional. When we commit to thinking, "What good can I do today?" we begin to recognize how we are inextricably connected to others, and them to us. #GivingTuesday

When you think about environmental protection and the conservation and species and ecosystems, consider how important the Rouge Valley is to the city of Toronto. schoolofcities.github.io/historical-lan…

Check out the exciting list of Ajax Business Network events lined up for 2024 🤝 Register for the Grants, Funding & Partnerships event ➡️ ajax.ca/ABNEvent ✔️ Subscribe to the Ajax Advantage newsletter at ajax.ca/Business for information on future Ajax Business

** NEW PROGRAM for Teens - Ecologist In Training ** Teens ages 13 - 17, join us from May to the end of August to build your knowledge of our local plants, animals, insects, ecosystems and processes. To register or if you have questions, email [email protected].

Celebrate Black Canadian literary voices at a night of amazing performances featuring Affrica "Dess" Spence and Peculiar I. 📆 Wednesday, April 24, 7-9 p.m. at St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts, and Culture. To register, visit ajaxlibrary.ca/node/2070

Deadline extended📣 Are you a member of the sight loss community? Concerned about speeding or misparked e-scooters & e-bikes on trails? Help encourage safe behaviours at our pop-up booths. ➡️Apply to be a paid Community Ambassador by April 23 at 9 a.m. at ajax.ca/eMobilityPopUp

🚨Ontario agriculture is an economic powerhouse that feeds & fuels the economy. With nearly 50,000 farms and 11.7 million acres of farmland, we contribute annually: - $47 billion in GDP - $20 billion in annual agri-food exports - 750,000+ jobs #OFAatQP #FarmsFoodForever #ontag

Our connection to water in Canada is a beautiful thing. Our fresh water is the strength of our country. In order to prosper, politicians must invest in sewage, water & waste infrastructure, that matches our growth. Everything depends on clean water. Swim Drink Fish

1/3🧵The following resolutions were passed at the April 15 #AjaxCouncil meeting ⬇️

On Saturday, May 4, #DurhamRegion residents are invited to take part in the #DurhamWaste Curbside Giveaway Day by placing unwanted items at the curb marked as free for anyone to pick up. Learn more: bit.ly/4aDZu2X. 🔄 🖼️ 📯📺 🆓

📚 Save the date: the Big Book Sale is back! Everything is free, though pay-what-you-can monetary donations to the Library are welcome. 📆 Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 📍 Main Branch

1/2 Today, #AjaxCouncil cleaned up the area around Rossland and Harwood Ave. as a part of the Spring Clean-Up Challenge and #GLD programming, which was a great success! 👏🚮   The community can get involved in Ajax Green Living Days as well!💚

Are you a newcomer to Ajax or interested in learning more about what’s available in #TOA & around The Regional Municipality of Durham?🤔 ➡️Registration not required but visit ajax.ca/newcomersfair to let us know you're coming and for more details!

In honour and celebration of Indigenous Heritage Month & the National Day of Indigenous Peoples, the Town of Ajax invited Grandmother Kim Wheatley to lead a traditional Sunrise Ceremony this morning at Paradise Park. #truthandreconciliation #IndigenousHistoryMonth

TOA is partnering w/ Community Care Durham & Durham College on a mobile food market at the ACC on Wednesdays until Oct. 9 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.! Community Care Durham is selling produce from the College's Barrett Centre w/ proceeds going to CCD's food programs👏 ➡️ communitycaredurham.on.ca/mobile-food-ma…

Durham Region is under an Extended #HeatWarning. ☀️ 🌡️ Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected through Friday/Saturday. Daytime highs are expected to be 30 to 35 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 40 to 45. Learn more at durham.ca/heat #DurhamRegion

👋 Hey parents, are you in need of a date night? Why not drop your child off at Kids Friday Night Fun tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Activities include: 🏀 Sports 🎉 Parachute 🤾 Dodgeball 🙌 Team building activities 🤠 Theme days Programs available at Lakeside Public School, McLean

Leaving fallen leaves supports #BackyardBiodiversity! They provide food and shelter, increase soil nutrients, insulate plant roots and hibernating insects. Gas-powered leaf blowers also create air pollution, so please opt to rake leaves into gardens to support plants & wildlife!

Dental screenings have begun in schools across Durham Region for the 2024-25 year. Thanks to these schools for hosting our dental screening team this week: ⭐Sherwood Public School ⭐St. Thomas Aquinas CS ⭐College Park Elementary School ⭐NorthernDancerPS

The Big Library Read is back! Borrow "Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key" by Tracy Occomy Crowder, available on Libby with no waitlists or holds from November 7–21! 📱 ajaxlibrary.ca/digitalcollect…