4 Friday, January 5, 2018 brooklintowncrier.com January Why Carolyn Mathur runs the Brooklin Pub monthly trivia night Durhah's new open data program Kristi Honey and Marissa McTasney helped organize the Ca- nadian portion of the Women's march on Washington, DC Adrian Piccolo's highway 412 toll-free petition DRPS makes online reporting of minor crimes and local concerns easier BHS conducts its first Cure Cup hockey student-run fundraiser February Kristi Honey's diary of the Women's March Civitan Club's fundraiser for Kinark Child and Family services Mayor's fund donates $25,000 grants to Lakeridge Health and Grandview Children's Foundation Whitby awarded bicycle friendly status BHS students fundraise for Children's Wish Bidding Wars becomes Soldingo New Whitby Chamber of Commerce CEO Regional councillor Nancy Diamond suddenly passes away March Brooklin hosts World Day of Prayer event DRPS tracking Taunton Rd. speedsters Service clubs need volunteers Whatever happened to internet voting? Annual Maple Syrup Festival Living Wage addresses Durham poverty April BTC announces summer essay contest Brooklin secondary plan and transportation master plan study public information centre Local guitar teach Patrick Pidek is hooked on the music Court at Brooklin ladies donate hand sewn blankets BHS boys hockey team at provincials MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes announces $221,000 funding for Heber Down area May BHS hosts "Girls Night In" event Payal Lathia and Rima Tsiris win provincial DECA honours Brooklin's Pioneer Cemetery is uncovered Group to host Syrian refugee family Bryson Insurance and Isenor Live mediation first to obtain Blue Umbrella designation Brooklin hosts cultural block party Doors Open Whitby features wonderful Brooklin sites Parkrun group at fairgrounds Spring Fair insert More draft master plan announcements and public meetings June Alexander German presented with youth leadership award Assault at the fair BHS raises $50,000 for Canadian Cancer Society WindReach farm celebrates Canada New businesses open at 17 Baldwin A farewell to Sue Pitchforth who moves to Ottawa Essay contest winners: Grand prize: Ashley Breedon - Second prize: Rochelle Boivin "Ballin For Brooklyn" event raises funds for three year old girl Brooklyn July Brooklin's medical jewel: Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre Durham to host 2019 Parasport games Dedication of Spencer Community Centre BHS's first grad ceremony award winners Local athletes Liam Mulcahy and Ethan Placek headed to Canada Summer Games Warning about water treatment sales tactics Local businesses receive facade grants August Feds and province giving Whitby infrastructure money How many used the 407/412 toll roads? Dancer Keira Doran at CNE's Rising Star competition BHS hosting Durham Farm Connections Kennedy Gilbey to compete for ambassador of CNE Fair Whitby launches onlines rec registration Sarah Hoerig to represent Canada in rugby Jobs at risk from Bill 148 September Jack Wierzbicki wins national steeplechase gold Council approves digital strategy Be aware of child identity theft Transportation master plan draft available Kinsmen Park Gazebo gets a refresh Winchester PS celebrates Terry Fox Day Artist profile of Emma Inkpen Wolfpack Golf Tourney raises $38k for Lakeridge Health Slow down signs appear Record numbers at Harvest Festival Mike Slean Ontario Volleyball Coach of the Year DRPS hosts Women's Symposium BHS teacher Nicole Swain wins AgScape award Women of Court at Brooklin sew more blankets for Hearth Place DRPS Road Watch October Ben Delvecchio wins Royal Conservatory piano gold Samhain-Halloween feature Former Brooklinite Jaime Lauren records album Whitby Fire chooses Lucas Parnam from Brooklin Village PS as junior chief Brooklin businesses nominated for achievement awards BHS golfers win OFSAA provincial title Whitby reviewing private transportation services November Feature: Is event insurance vexing us? Durham celebrates farm families Midnight Echo band on tour Group 74's Boofest a hit Ryan Macdermid wins senior title at Canadian karting Championship Durham network assists in-need seniors Baldwin St. development approved by council BHS students win Whitby Youth awards Community Calendar If you have a community not-for-profit event you would like included in the calendar, please email it to editorofBTC@gmail.com with the subject line "calendar." Priority will be given to Brooklin events. Some editing may occur. Fri., Jan. 26: 4:00 - 5:00 pm (4th Friday of each month) Teen Leadership Council at Brooklin Library Whitby Library's Brooklin Branch seeks Teen Leadership Council members to share ideas & assist with special events and programs. Grade 9-12 students earn community service hours. Snacks provided. No registration required. For information, email teenservices@whitbylibrary.ca. Mondays: 6:30-7 pm: French Family Storytime: Children and their caregivers can join Madame Sue for weekly French Family Storytime! A half hour of French stories and songs, with a dash of English! Drop in at Central Library's Children's Program Room Tuesdays: 7:25 pm: Brooklin Toastmasters Club Practice public speaking at Brooklin Community Centre & Library. Contact John Johnstone at jajhj@sympatico.ca or phone 905-683-4439 or Patricia Romano at promano257@outlook.com or phone 905-626-7055. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Community Care Durham (CCD) Basic Foot Care at St. Thomas' Anglican Church. 905-668-6779 Mon.-Fri. CCD delivers hot or frozen meals. To order: Karen Andrews 905-668-6779 What We Covered In 2017 continued on page 5