Town of Ajax
 
Your E-News for September 17, 2010
Featured Articles
Doors Open Ajax
The Labelle Blog
Election Debate Series
Watch, Share & Win!
Ajax Community Fund Day
Ajax On Stage
Public Art Competition
Ajax Municipal Election
Ajax Municipal Election
Voting is not only a democratic right, it is also the easiest way to have a say in how your community is governed. For more info visit www.townofajax.com/vote.
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Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings
Community Affairs & Planning 
September 20 at 7 p.m. - Cancelled
Council Chambers 
 
General Government Committee
September 23 at 2 p.m.
River Plate Room 
 
Council

September 27 at 7 p.m.
Council Chambers
 
Meetings are held at Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S.
 
Minutes and Agendas are available on the Town's Website
Featured Events
Ajax Farmer's Market at Vandermeer Nursery,
Every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m.
until the end of October
 
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
September 18, 2010
Millers Creek Community Park and Greenbelt
 
September 19, 2010
Rotary Park, Ajax
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2010 final tax bills have been mailed 
First Installment was due: Friday, June 25, 2010
Second Installment due: Friday, September 24, 2010
If you did not receive your tax bill, please call the Tax Section
at 905-683-2718 or email [email protected].
Doors Open Ajax - September 18, 2010

Doors Open Ajax
Be a tourist in your own town!
Come out tomorrow and discover, first hand, hidden heritage treasures, historical sites, unique architecture and places rarely open to the public. The official Doors Open Ajax launch and Heritage Designation plaque unveiling takes place at McKay House at 10 a.m. Admission is FREE.

The Labelle Blog - Ajax Municipal Election 2010
Blair LabelleI'm Blair Labelle, the Deputy Returning Officer for the Town of Ajax. I'll be blogging regularly from now until election day about election news and important things you need to know before you cast your ballot.

This weeks topic:
2010 Municipal Election Debate Series
Monday, October 25, 2010 is Election Day in Ajax. In advance, CDCD is providing voters an opportunity to meet the candidates, share their ideas and ask questions through a special debate series. Click here for the complete list of scheduled candidate debates.
Watch, Share & Win!
Watch, Share & WinWatch and share the Town's "Get out the Vote" video with your friends and family to win one of two prizes: a Samsung� Wave™ 3G phone from Bell (valued at $299.95)* or a Town of Ajax Recreation gift certificate (valued at $150)! For contest details visit www.facebook.com/myajax.
Ajax Community Fund Day
Ajax Community FundOn September 24, help support the Ajax Community Fund by making purchases at participating Ajax establishments. All proceeds raised will benefit the Ajax Community Fund in support of charitable activities that benefit the residents of Ajax. Click here for additional info.
Ajax On Stage - Youth Talent Showcase
Ajax On StageCalling all vocalists, bands and dancers! Be a part of our 2010 youth talent showcase. Anyone interested should submit and entry form by October 1. Ajax On Stage takes place on November 20 at the J. Clarke Richardson/Notre Dame Community Theatre and is hosted by Farley Flex.
Fall 2010 Recreation Program Registration
Reminder
The Fall Community Recreation & Parks Guide is here! 
 Don't delay - classes are filling up! We offer a variety of programs for all ages. Space is limited. Most classes start the week of September 19.
 
Public Art Competition - Open Call for Proposals
Public Art CompetitionThe Town of Ajax is holding a competition to select individual artists or creative teams to conceive, build and install site-specific works of public art at a number of locations throughout the Town. Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 1, 2010.  For a complete competition package, including site locations, guidelines, and requirements, please visit townofajax.com or contact Robert Gruber, Manager of Community & Cultural Development at 905-619-2529, ext. 7241 or [email protected].
Public Notice

Road closure on Salem Road from Rossland Road to CPR Bridge in Ajax

The road closure will be in effect from Monday, August 30, 2010 until Saturday, October 30, 2010.
 
Click here for current updates on road construction projects.
Publications
Ajax Residents Guide  - Learn about the Town of Ajax and the many services it provides.
 
Ajax Today - Summer 2010 edition available for download.
For more information on these articles, and to stay up-to-date on Council decisions, corporate initiatives and special events, visit us at www.townofajax.com.