Vaughan marking National Public Works Week with community event
yorkregion.com
May 18, 2017
Vaughan’s celebrating its public works employees by throwing a party and you’re invited.
National Public Works Week runs from May 21 to May 27, and the city’s marking the occasion with a flag-raising ceremony on May 23 at 11:30 a.m. at city hall.
The week closes out with the annual National Public Works Day event on May 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joint Operations Centre, 2800 Rutherford Rd.
The family-friendly, rain or shine event features:
- A free mulch giveaway (three-bag limit)
- Kids’ Bike Rodeo (bring your bike and helmet)
- Children’s face-painting and photo booth
- Free exchange of damaged city-issued waste bins
- Free and secure document-shredding and electronics recycling
- A clothing and textile donation station
- Live demonstrations
You can preorder rain barrels for pickup at the event by visiting rainbarrel.ca/vaughan
For more information, visit Vaughan.ca/EnvServices.
