A Main Street Christmas will light up Schomberg on December 7

A Main Street Christmas, presented by the Schomberg Village Association, will light up Schomberg on  Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 3 p.m. Featuring lively street performers, carolers, fireside readings, children’s crafts, a Christmas Market, festive treats, Santa’s Parade and a Farmer’s Parade of Lights. Admission: $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Learn more at amainstreetchristmas.com.

Join us in Nobleton on December 8 for the brilliant tree lighting

O Christmas Tree! Join King Township at 8 Sheardown Drive on Sunday, Dec. 8 for the Nobleton Tree Lighting ceremony. The majestic 45-foot Colorado Blue spruce will be lit with over 1,000 feet of clear and multi-colored LED lights at 7 p.m. The family-friendly event features selfies with Santa, face painting, holiday crafts, musical performances, and festive treats. Learn more at king.ca/NobletonTreeLighting.

Make the holiday magical by contributing to the Trees of Giving

Experience the magic of giving! The annual Trees Of Giving fundraiser at the King Township Heritage and Cultural Centre on display now. Marvel at beautifully decorated trees by local businesses and community groups, each showcasing their unique take on this year’s magic theme. Cast your vote: Purchase tokens to vote for your favourite tree. The tree with the most tokens wins Best in Show, and all proceeds help send a deserving child (or children) to summer camp in 2025. Don’t miss out: The display is open now through December 13. Admission: FREE, Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10a.m. to 4p.m.Make your holiday season magical and meaningful! Learn more at kingheritageandculture.ca

Christmas in King makes holiday wishes come true

King Fire & Emergency Services is helping ensure every child has a Christmas in King. Want to help spread Christmas cheer to a child in need? Consider purchasing and donating a gift from the Christmasn in King ‘wish list’ — gifts for older children between the ages of 12-18 are particularly in need. Gift ideas:  

• Board games
• Card games
• Puzzles
• Blanket throws
• Speaker
• Headphones

Gifts can be dropped off at the King City Fire station (2045 King Road) until Monday, Dec. 16.  

For more information, email christmasinking@gmail.ca or visit christmasinking.ca.

Book your holiday facility now!

Oh what fun! Host your personal holiday party or business AGM at a King Township facility. Rentable spaces include arena community rooms, heritage building halls, the museum gallery, even the visitors and education centre set at the scenic Cold Creek Conservation Area. There is something perfect for any gathering, small, medium or large!

Check availability and complete the facility rental application form online at king.ca/BookAFacility.

2145 King Road wins King Heritage Award for 2024

Congratulations to Carmela Greco, current owner of 2145 King Road, King City, the recipient of the 2024 King Heritage Award! She was presented with a framed rendering of the home by local artist Phyllis Vernon during the November 25 Council meeting. This beautifully preserved two-storey brick home, built circa 1891, showcases stunning architectural features and deep historical roots in King Township. Originally owned by blacksmith Henry Kitchen and later the Patton family, this property is a cherished part of our community’s heritage. Thank you Carmela for your commitment to preserving this remarkable piece of King’s history. Learn more here.

Winter recreation guide is now online

There’s snow place like King this winter: the Township has planned a fun lineup of recreation programs (including swim lessons!) for the coolest season of the year. Dabble in musical theatre, try cooking, coding, or cross stitching, take a dance class, join an ice hockey league, play sports or explore the wintry outdoors snowshoeing or cross-country skiing! The full listing of programs can be viewed in the new, interactive 2025 Winter Recreation Guide, now available online at king.ca/recreation. Registration for winter recreation programs—including P.A. Day programs and March Break camps—opens at 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. If you require assistance creating an online registration account, call ServiceKING at 905-833-5321 or email serviceking@king.ca.

Aquatics are coming to the Zancor Centre!

Splish splash! Learn-to-swim lessons for all ages—based on the Life Saving Society Ontario’s Swim for Life program—will be offered at the Zancor Centre starting the week of January 27, 2025. Programming includes lessons for parent & tots, preschoolers, children, and adults, as well as private lessons for children ages three to 12. Aquatic leadership programs to train youth for employment as a swim instructor or lifeguard will also be available.

Starting Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, the Township will offer 15-minute swim assessments at the Zancor Centre, where a swim instructor will guide children through a series of in-water skills and provide parents with recommendations on the most appropriate swim level to register their child, if they are unsure. Cost is $4 per assessment; pre-registration is required and opens at 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 at townshipofking.perfectmind.com.

Swim lesson descriptions and progression charts can be found in the  Winter Recreation Guide. For more information, visit king.ca/aquatics.

Water and wastewater bill due December 18

Due to the Canada Post strike, mailing of the water bill due on December 18 (for the period of September to October) will be delayed.

Avoid missing your payment! Residents are strongly encouraged to register for ebilling so they receive their water bill directly to their email and enroll in the pre-authorized debit program (PAD) for automatic withdrawals.

For more information, including links to ebilling and PAD enrollment, visit king.ca/WaterBilling.

Alternate options:

• Call ServiceKING at 905-833-5321 and an Associate can provide you with the amount you owe over the phone.

• Pick-up a print copy of your water bill at the King Township Municipal Centre (free of charge).

• Email serviceking@king.ca to receive a copy of your bill via email.

King seeking committee members for Sports Hall of Fame

Sports players and/or fans: we’re looking for a diverse group of residents who are passionate about King's sporting history to help induct the class of 2026 in the inaugural #KingTownship Sports Hall of Fame. Located at the Zancor Centre, the Hall will be dedicated to recognizing past and current King athletes for their achievements in sports, in an exhibit featuring memorabilia and photos.

Committee member responsibilities:

• Evaluate nominations and research to select top candidates

• Promote the Hall within the community

• Establish guidelines for inductees

• Coordinate with inductees for their involvement in the Hall

• Help organize Hall events, including the bi-annual induction ceremony

• Set long-term goals for the Hall and collaborate with Township staff to achieve them

Applicants must be aged 16 years or older and will be required to attend in-person monthly meetings, starting January 2025.

Apply online at kingheritageandculture.ca/sportshalloffame.

Questions? Email kingmuseum@king.ca.

Holiday office closure notice

The King Township Municipal Centre will be closed effective 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 8:30 a.m. Essential services, such as fire and emergency response and by-law and enforcement services, will continue uninterrupted. The waste collection schedule will not be affected. King Township recreation facilities and libraries have varying hours of operation over the December Break and will be closed on all statutory holidays.

King's 2025 Waste Calendar is now online

King Township residents: the new 2025 waste calendar is online now at king.ca/waste.

The waste calendar is typically delivered to mailboxes in early December; however, due to the ongoing Canada Post strike action, delivery will be delayed until further notice.

For questions about waste removal, contact GFL at 1-866-421-5625 or email WasteLine@gflenv.com.