Georgina Public Libraries are at the heart of your community, providing access to informational brochures and posters from a wide variety of not-for-profit agencies and organizations. In addition, the Library is a partner agency in the York North Community Information and Volunteer Database, which unites the Northern Municipalities of York Region in the sharing and maintenance of a centralized on-line database providing information on not-for-profit community services, social services, local volunteer opportunities, and government services within York Region.
Looking to volunteer or find a helping hand? For up-to-date information you can rely on 24/7, click on the York North Community Information and Volunteer Database at http://yorknorth.cioc.ca .York North Community Information and Volunteer Database focuses on records located in and serving the northern portion of York Region, but also maintains select resources beyond our borders which also support the residents of our respective municipalities
Note: Our Data Inclusion Policy for the York North Community Information & Volunteer Database is available upon request from Ms. Lorna Gardner email: lgardner@georgina.ca
211Ontario.ca is a simple, straightforward directory that can be searched by keyword, category and region. It lets people living anywhere in Ontario find out about social services in other communities. An individual living in
Thunder Bay, for example, will be able to search the directory to find a Meals on Wheels program for a parent living in Georgina. .
Read the Press Release announcing York North Community Information & Volunteer Database's partnership with 211 Ontario.ca
The mission of the Town of Georgina Archives is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit documents and photographs relevant to the history of our town, and to make these available to researchers. The Town of Georgina Archives always welcomes information and donations that relate to Georgina’s history. Our collection includes historical information on Georgina, North Gwillimbury and Village of Sutton, its families, businesses, social organizations and many other areas of interest. Included in the collection are photographs, newspapers, maps, scrapbooks, and other Georgina related memorabilia. Materials do not circulate. Researchers are welcome (by appointment Monday - Friday). Explain what you are looking for, and our staff will make the documents you require available to you. Difficult requests will be charged $10/hour (estimated in advance) plus printing costs.
The Pioneer Village is open from late May to Labour Day weekend. You can visit the Village from Thursday-Sunday from 10-5. Pre-booked tours, workshops, and community school group bookings are available all year-round Special events are subject to special admission rates.The Archives are open year-round by appointment.
Call the Museum at (905) 476-4305 x284 or e-mail prosedonahoe@georgina.ca http://www.georginapioneervillage.ca/
Mailing address:
Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives
26657 Civic Centre Road
 Keswick ON L4P 3G1
The Learning Centre for Georgina (LCG), a non-profit agency, promotes life long learning, and helps people improve their basic reading, writing, spelling, and math skills. Our programs assist students to achieve personal and job related goals, develop skills for independence, and feel good about their accomplishments.
Understanding the Early Years (UEY) is a national research initiative enabling communities to better understand the needs of their young children and families. The UEY Initiative will provide quality information about the school readiness of kindergarten children; family and community factors that influence children’s development; and the availability of local resources to support young children and their families in Georgina.
The Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts is located in Keswick at 130 Gwendolyn Drive. The theatre is home to the Queensville Players, South Shore Little Theatre and the Town of Georgina Leisure Services Department also produces shows and events. For more detailed information, check out their new website.
 The Alliance for a Better Georgina provides this website mapping the unique communities that make up the Town of Georgina. The goal of the project is to give people comprehensive information about the character of Georgina. The information compiled by residents shows Georgina as a livable and environmentally-friendly place. It also shows the way natural heritage combines with social heritage, The maps capture a level of detail about these intertwined elements that only can come from people who live in an area.
Georgina Trades Training Inc. is a post secondary institution in Georgina committed to providing innovative learning partnerships that fulfill the community’s and individuals needs and aspirations both current and future. Opening officially on June 14th 2008; it is located on 5207 Baseline Road in Sutton. The first newsletter is available from this link: Download the GTTI Newsletter volume 1.
Find it in Georgina! Find local products, services, businesses, tourist attractions, schools, churches, agencies, government offices...and more in this database of Georgina commerce and enterprise.
Looking for a valuable community resource for news, entertainment, information, and a connection to Georgina and beyond, click on York Region's: www.yorkregion.com . Offering everything from local weather forecasts and movie show times to photo galleries and local history, yorkregion.com is searchable and interactive.
 Business information for York Region and Georgina can be found at The York Region's Online Business Directory.
The York Regional Archives holds government related documents for York Region. The collection also includes an assortment of photographs and artifacts, and a reference library on York Region history.
The following link opens a .pdf file of the York Region Heritage Directory, 2008 edition, which is compiled by the Corporate Records and Information Management Program.
For more information contact:
Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk
Corporate Services Department
York Region Administration Building
17250 Yonge Street, 4th Floor
Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1
mpac AboutMyProperty
The Municipal Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is collaborating with the Town of Georgina to offer access to AboutMyProperty™ at the public library. AboutMyProperty™ is a secure, online service available on MPAC’s website at www.mpac.ca
Through AboutMyProperty™, residential property owners can access: detailed information about their own property and information on up to 24 additional residential properties of their choice. This information can be used to compare an assessment to similar properties in the area and help determine if the assessment is accurate. Property owners may also choose to file a Request for Reconsideration through AboutMyProperty™ (Deadline March 31st) Property owners will need their AboutMyProperty™ User ID and Password to login. This information can be found on the bottom right hand corner of the 2008 Property Assessment Notice. Contact MPAC at 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) for more information.
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