Are you: 🙋 Between 16 – 25 years of age 🏡 A resident of Dufferin County and 🌳 Passionate about and driven to advance solutions to climate change? Applications for the 2025/2026 Youth Climate Activation Circle are now open! To apply now, visit dufferincounty.ca/county-service….

Wondering what the new routes and schedules look like? Check out a preview of them at orangeville.ca/NewRoutes 🔗 Here are some things to keep in mind: 🔵 the new routes begin Sept. 2 🔵 map hard copies are coming soon! Let’s ride, Orangeville!

Labour Day Weekend hours Closed Aug. 30 - Sept. 1: Town offices Tony Rose Alder Rec Centre: Aug. 30 - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 31 - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Sept. 1 Libraries: Open Aug. 30 Closed Aug. 31/Sept.1 Orangeville Transit: Aug. 30 - Operating Aug. 31/Sept. 1 - No service

With the start of another school year, the Alder St. Library will have evening hours Monday to Thursday. Monday to Thursday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Reminder! ⏰ Mayor Post’s next public town hall meeting makes back to school safety a priority! Sept. 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Tony Rose Hear from: 🔵Councillors Prendergast and Stevens 🔵Dufferin OPP 🔵our crossing guards supervisor

Join us this Oct. for a a free event in recognition of the #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation. Hear speaker Tanya Talaga, an award-winning Anishinaabe journalist and author, who will walk through Canadian history via an Indigenous lens. Register: ow.ly/EXiq50WVrGk

Fall tree planting with Sustainable Orangeville and Credit Valley Conservation is back! Join them on October 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. to plant trees and shrubs along the Mill Creek. The group will gather behind the Tim Hortons at 46 Broadway. Registration recommended: orangeville.ca/PlantWithUs

Friends of the Orangeville Public Library book and bake sale is on Sat. Oct. 18 at the Mill Street Library. You will find sweet treats and a good selection of books. The sale is cash only. The library is accepting books (less than 5 years old) in good condition for the sale.

Thanksgiving hours 📢 Town offices: Closed Oct. 11-13 Tony Rose and Alder Rec Centre: Open Oct. 11 Open. Oct. 12 Closed Oct. 13 Libraries: Open Oct. 11 Closed Oct. 12/13 Orangeville Transit: Operating Oct. 11 No service Oct. 12/13

On Tuesday, October 21, stop by the Library Week celebration and join library staff as we recognize the retirement of Chief Executive Officer, Darla Fraser. The event will be held at the Mill Street Library from 2 to 4 p.m., with coffee and treats provided.

Mill Street will be closed from Broadway to Armstrong/Little York from 6 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 18 to 9 a.m. on Sunday. The Mill Library is open on Saturday. Check out the book and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The elevator at Alder Recreation Centre is currently out of service and undergoing repairs. If you need assistance with picking up holds or selecting books, please call the library at 519-941-0610 and staff would be happy to meet you in the Alder lobby.

The elevator at the Alder Reacreation Centre has been repaired and is now back in operation.

The Orangeville Royal Canadian Legion will host its annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony on Nov. 11. The parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. at the legion and continue to Town Hall. Ceremony to follow at the Orangeville Cenotaph at Alexandra Park.

ICYMI: If you’re a young person living in Orangeville, the mayor’s next town hall event is for you! You’ll hear from four guest speakers about activities, opportunities and more for young people in our town. All members of the public are welcome! Doors open at 6 p.m.

Orangeville Public Library is excited to announce Laura Warner as its chief executive officer. Warner steps into the role on Monday, November 17, following the retirement of Darla Fraser. orangevillelibrary.ca/LauraWarnerCEO/

It’s almost here! The Santa Claus parade is this Saturday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. 🎅 Transit will end early at 2:45 p.m. for the parade. Please plan ahead if you’re going to the parade or need to get around town. Find all the details: orangeville.ca/SantaParade

Join us on Thursday at 2 pm (Mill) for a presentation on wills, estate planning and powers of attorney. The program is presented in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association.

Overnight winter parking rules start Dec 1! No street parking 2-7 a.m. until Mar 31 so plows can keep roads safe and clear. Daytime rules apply during/after heavy snowfall too. Use one of four overnight lots & check signs on how to park. More tips: orangeville.ca/WinterParking

Join us on Friday for Stories with Santa in the Alder Recreation Centre Atrium. Songs and stories start at 10:30 a.m. Don't forget to bring your camera to get a photo with Santa afterwards!