Tay Township News & Notes May 2024

Tay Township News & Notes

May 2024

Message from the Mayor

As we embrace the beauty of May with blooming flowers and warmer days, our Tay community is buzzing with excitement and activities.

Our dedicated Tay Township Operations Staff have been hard at work preparing our parks for the upcoming season. From opening seasonal park washrooms to ensuring our parks, trails, and sporting fields are clean and ready for enjoyment, their efforts are greatly appreciated.

I want to extend heartfelt congratulations to the volunteers and committee members who made the Portarama Family Festival a huge success over the May long weekend. Your dedication and long hours ensured a weekend filled with fun activities for all. And let's not forget the breathtaking 17-minute fireworks display that lit up our skies – truly spectacular!

During National Public Works Week (May 19th to 25th) we celebrated the essential role of our Operations Team, who continue to go above and beyond to provide the community with front-line services that safeguard and enhance the quality of life in our Township. To express our gratitude, we hosted a special breakfast on May 22^nd. Then on May 25th, community members had the opportunity to experience the exciting world of Public Works up close at our "Meet the Fleet" event. Perhaps you left your mark on our snowplow during the “Sign a Plow” event? Or enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch provided by the Victoria Harbour Royal Canadian Legion? It is events like these that bring us together and allow us to show our appreciation for the services that keep our Township running smoothly.

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for Tay Blooms on June 1, Tay Bike Day on June 15, and the Tay Canada Day celebrations on June 28th and 29th. For a full list of events and activities taking place in our community this summer please visit tay.ca/events.

Until next time, Mayor Ted Walker twalker@tay.ca.

Upcoming Meetings

Horticulture Committee Meeting

June 11th at 2:00 p.m.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

June 12th at 9:00 a.m.

Library Board Meeting

June 18th at 1:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting

June 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Special Council Meeting

June 26th at 9:30 a.m.

Council Meeting

June 26th at 7:00 p.m.

Council meeting information and Agendas available at tay.ca/calendar

Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment

Tay Township fire is recruiting Volunteer Firefighters! For more information check out the joint Firefighter Recruitment Orientation Guide at tay.ca/fire or contact recruitment@tay.ca. Apply by September 27, 2024.

Tee Off With Tay

Inaugural Tee off With Tay Charity Golf Tournament, set to take place on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Midland Golf & Country Club.

Proceeds will contribute to the acquisition of an MRI Machine for Georgian Bay General Hospital, as well as support mental health care through programs offered by Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, including the North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub, Family, Child and Youth Program and the Youth Resiliency Program. And lastly, funds will enrich the educational experiences at our two local schools, Tay Shores Public Elementary School and St. Antoine Daniel Catholic Elementary School. Funds will go directly towards nutrition programs and outdoor learning, ensuring that students learn with full tummies and in an environment where they can thrive by being provided with outdoor education opportunities that will exercise their bodies and minds.

Sponsorship Opportunity: The success of this tournament is made possible by the generosity of sponsors like you. We would love to showcase your business and involve you in our Tournament. Review and fill out our Sponsorship Form.

We look forward to hearing from you and encourage you to reach out to us via email at teeoffwithtay@tay.ca, phone 705-534-7248 ext. 229 or at tay.ca/golf.

Horticulture Committee Presents

Tay Blooms

Horticulture Committee Plant Exchange and Free Mulch Event

Join the Horticulture Committee for a plant exchange and free mulch pick-up. Bring a cutting from your perennials and exchange for something new!

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00pm

Where: Municipal Office Parking Lot, 450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour

Mulch bagging and loading is self-serve!

Join the NEW Agricultural

Advisory Committee

Tay Township welcomes members of the public to become involved and submit an application to be a member of the NEW Agricultural Advisory Committee. Apply at tay.ca/committees.

Battery Recycling Box Available at the Municipal Office

Battery recycling just got easier! Residents are invited to drop off their used residential batteries in the battery recycling box at the Municipal office, located at 450 Park Street, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Batteries must be placed in the bag before being put into the box; bags are provided. The recycling of batteries is completed through a partnership with Call2Recycle. For more information, please visit tay.ca/news.

Boat Launch Trailer Parking

Trailer parking at 110 & 145 Albert Street requires a Municipal Parking Permit. To obtain a permit visit our Municipal office at 450 Park St. in Victoria Harbour during regular business hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Additional information can be found at tay.ca/boatlaunch or by calling 705-534-7248 (press option 2) to connect with a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.

New Miniature

Range Rear Lighthouse

We have a stunning addition to the Tay Township Municipal Office Garden! A miniature version of the iconic Range Rear Lighthouse. Crafted with passion and artistic flair by the talented Roger Read, this replica is a true labour of love, born from a winter project and countless hours of dedication.

Roger, a former Property Master at the Sony Centre in Toronto, brings his expertise from building sets for legendary productions like "Cats" and many others to this breathtaking creation. Stop by and see this beacon of creativity.

2024 Portarama Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the Portarama Family Festival Awards. What a fantastic way to kick off the festivities with presentations at the opening ceremony. Let's celebrate their outstanding achievements.

Seniors Advisory Committee

FREE Group Pole Walking

The Tay Township Seniors Advisory Committee invites you to FREE group pole walking every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Walkers will meet at 2:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office located at 450 Park Street in Victoria Harbour. Walkers will then head over, as a group, to the Tay Shore Trail to begin pole walking.

Poles will be provided free of charge for all in attendance. No previous pole walking experience is required. All walkers are asked to please dress in appropriate attire. If preferred, walkers can join without the use of poles. This activity is weather-dependent.

Tay Township

Public Library Update

We were out and about in the community in May and June will be just as exciting!

Thanks to everyone who supported the library and stopped by the Book Sale during Portarama, the Marjorie Young Volunteer Association raised over $250! We were also at the Waubaushene Community Garden Planting Party making our own flowers, thanks to those who joined us, and a big shout out to all the little ones starting at Tay Shores in the fall who said "Hi" during the Welcome to Kindergarten Night.

Join us for Tay Bike Day, Saturday, June 15th and learn about bike safety and stop by our table for an activity.

"Tay" Canada Day Celebrations - Join us in the Oakwood Community Centre parking lot in Victoria Harbour for a book sale on Saturday, June 29th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fill a bag for $5, bring your own or purchase one of our new Tay Library bookbags for $3. You can also make a button with us from recycled books and magazines for $1.

Join us in the parade! We are looking for library lovers of all ages to ride on the float or walk with us! Email library@taylibrary.ca to let us know if you can join us. Meet at the Victoria Harbour Branch for 11:30 a.m., the Parade starts at Noon.

TD Summer Reading Club Registration begins Friday, June 21st!

The countdown is on - we are getting ready for another summer filled with activities and reading encouragement for kids of all ages. This year is a space theme filled with wonder and exploration.

New this year: Early Bird Draw! Register by July 5th and be entered to win a bag of TD SRC goodies! Let's get your summer read on!

Full details of all our programming is available in our May Newsletter.

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Saint Vincent de Paul

Society Food Bank

Help those in need by supporting the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank. They are in need of root vegetables, potatoes, carrots, onions, sweet potatoes and apples. They keep well in the Food Banks facility.

When you’re out shopping think of the food bank and purchase an extra bag of vegetables or apples and drop them off on Wednesday or Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the basement of St. Mary's Church, 266 Albert St. in Victoria Harbour. Additional drop off locations include the Victoria Harbour Foodland and the Victoria Harbour Public Library.

Fireworks in Tay Township

Fireworks can only be discharged on the following Holidays:

Victoria Day – between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday preceding and including the statutory holiday Monday.
Canada Day – between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. the Friday, Saturday and Sunday prior to Canada Day, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday directly following Canada Day or on July 1st.
Civic Holiday - between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday preceding and including the Civic holiday Monday
Labour Day - between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday preceding and including the statutory holiday Monday
New Year’s Eve – between 7:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. the following day