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City of Woodstock City Services Calendar - April 2019-March 2020
City of Woodstock
City Services Calendar
    April 2019–March 2020
City of Woodstock City Services Calendar - April 2019-March 2020
Permits Required for Backyard Projects
within the City of Woodstock
✔✔
 All decks (covered and uncovered) which are 12" or
 greater above finished grade, measured at any point.
✔✔
 Gazebos, pergolas and similar covered structures.
✔✔
 All sheds regardless of size will require a building
 permit.
 ◗◗Sheds greater than 108 sq.ft. will be checked
     for compliance with the Ontario Building
     Code, as well as the City of Woodstock
     Zoning By-Law.
 ◗◗Sheds 108 sq.ft. or less, will be
     checked for compliance with the City
     of Woodstock Zoning By-Law.
✔✔
 All detached garages, workshops and
 similar accessory structures.
✔✔
 All pools and spas capable of
 holding 30" of water or more,
 require a pool fence enclosure
 permit. (Minimum fence height
 requirements apply.)
✔✔
 Fences (not including fences
 around pools) do not                     Please visit the Building Department at 944 James Street or contact us by phone
 require permits, but do              at 519-539-2382 ext. 3103 or by email at building@cityofwoodstock.ca for information
 have maximum height                   on permit applications, fence height requirements, pool fence enclosure requirements
 requirements.                              and accessory structure setbacks under the City of Woodstock Zoning By-Law.
City of Woodstock City Services Calendar - April 2019-March 2020
April 2019
                                                                 Sunday                     Monday              Tuesday           Wednesday                 Thursday                  Friday                 Saturday

                                                                                             1                            2                    3                      4           5                                      6
                                                                    March 2019
                                                          S     M    T   W   T   F   S
                                                                                 1   2
                                                          3     4    5   6   7   8   9                                             EnviroDepot                                      Rainy Day
                                                          10 11 12 13 14 15 16
                                                                                           Baby Picassos,                         Spring/Summer/                                  PA Day drop-in
                                                          17 18 19 20 21 22 23
                                                                                            11–11:30am         Test smoke / CO    Fall hours begin                                  @ Library
                                                          24 25 26 27 28 29 30
                                                          31                                 @ Library         alarms monthly
                                                                                                                                       10 am–6 pm           10 am–6 pm              10 am–6 pm              10 am–5:30 pm
           Week 1 Recycling

           Week 2 Recycling
                                                                                 7           8                   9                   10                    11                     12                                    13
                                                                                         Curbside                                                                                                             Pysanky
Collection days are colour                                                               brush collection                                                                                                    Workshop,
coded. See the map on the                                                                this week à                                                                                                          Museum
back cover to determine                                                                                                                10 am–6 pm           10 am–6 pm              10 am–6 pm              10 am–5:30 pm
your area and collection
day. Recycle collection is bi-
weekly on the same day as
your garbage collection.
                                                                             14              15                  16                  17                           18 
                                                                                                                                                                                 No Transit
                                                                                                                                                                                 Services      19                        20
                                                                                                                                     Pub Trivia,                                     NO PICKUP
                                                                                                                                                          HOLIDAY ALERT
                                                                                                                                  7–9pm @ Upper           Friday collection
                                                                                                                                                                                  ­Collection moves
                                                                                          Evening Book                            Thames Brewing                                  to Thurs. April 18
                                                               Bulk Item Pickup          Club, 7–8:30pm                                                    picked up today                              Easter Egg Hunt
                                                                                                                                        Co.                                        EnviroDepot closed
                                                                Monday Route
 Mondays

            Tuesdays

                       Wednesdays

                                    Thursdays

                                                Fridays

                                                          Set out by Mon. 7:30 am        @ Crabby Joe’s                                                                              Good Friday
                                                                                                                                       10 am–6 pm           10 am–6 pm              10 am–6  pm             10 am–5:30 pm
                                                          Easter
                                                          Sunday             21         No Transit
                                                                                         Services     22                23            24                    25                     26                                27
                                                                                            NO PICKUP         HOLIDAY ALERT         Author Janet                                    Arbor Day                Woodstock
Holiday Alert                                                                            ­Collection moves    Monday collection    Snider, 7–8pm                                  Museum Escape               Day at the
                                                               Bulk Item Pickup           to Tues. April 23    picked up today
There will be no garbage/                                                                                                            @ Library                                     Room starts!             Rogers Centre
                                                                Tuesday Route
recycling collection on Good                              Set out by Mon. 7:30 am         Easter Monday
                                                                                                                                       10 am–6 pm           10 am–6 pm              10 am–6 pm              10 am–5:30 pm
Friday, April 19th. Regular

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garbage/recycling collection
                                                                                             29                  30             Curbside Brush Collection                                                      May 2019
moves to Thursday, April 18th.                                                                                                    Brush, tree limbs or hedges must be placed at the curb by
                                                                                                                                                                                                        S    M   T   W   T   F   S
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     1   2   3   4
There will be no garbage                                                                                                          Monday, April 8 at 7:30 am, and meet the following criteria:          5    6   7   8   9   10 11
recycling collection on Easter                                                            WAG See You                             1. A
                                                                                                                                      ll brush, limbs and/or hedges must be tied in bundles.           12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Monday, April 22nd. Regular                                                               @ the Movies,                           2. A
                                                                                                                                      ll bundles must not be longer than 2 metres (6ft) in length.
                                                              Bulk Item Pickup                                                                                                                          19 20 21 22 23 24 25
garbage/recycling collection                                  Wednesday Route
                                                                                         Gallery Cinemas,                         3. Weigh less than 23 kilograms (50 lbs).                             26 27 28 29 30 31
moves to Tuesday, April 23rd.                             Set out by Mon. 7:30 am            4 & 7pm                              4. R
                                                                                                                                      oots and dirt must be removed from all of these bundles.
No Transit Service
on April 19th and 22nd.                                             ENVIRODEPOT – Spring / Summer / Fall hours effective April 1 to November 30
EnviroDepot                                                         Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 am–6:00 pm. Saturday: 10:00 am–5:30 pm.
Closed on April 19th.                                               Please refer to “ENVIRODEPOT” on page 18 for more details.                                              www.cityofwoodstock.ca
City of Woodstock City Services Calendar - April 2019-March 2020
Emergency Preparedness Week: May 5–11, 2019
                     The Emergency Survival Checklist below outlines
                     the basic items every individual should have:
                     ❍ Flashlight and batteries           ❍ Manual can opener
                     ❍ Radio and batteries or crank radio ❍ Bottled water (4 litres per
                     ❍  Spare  batteries (for radio         person per day)
                        and flashlight)                   ❍ Clothing and footwear
                     ❍ First-aid kit                      ❍ Blankets or sleeping bag
                     ❍ Telephone that can work            ❍ Toilet paper and other
                         during a power disruption                           personal items
                     ❍   Candles and matches/lighter                    ❍    Medication
                     ❍   Extra car keys and cash                        ❍    Backpack/duffle bag
                     ❍   Important papers (identification)              ❍    Whistle (to attract attention,
                     ❍   Non-perishable food (ready-to-eat                   if needed)
                         items that do not require refrigeration)       ❍    Playing cards

                                                                    City of Woodstock Fire Department
                                                                             & Emergency Management

                                                                    519-537-3412
City of Woodstock City Services Calendar - April 2019-March 2020
May 2019
                                   Sunday                    Monday                       Tuesday         Wednesday            Thursday            Friday              Saturday

                                              28                                                30           1                2                 3                                  4
                                                                 April 2019
                                                         S   M   T   W   T    F   S
                                                             1   2   3   4    5   6
                                                         7   8   9   10 11 12 13                                                                  ARTBEAT           Friends of the
                                                                                                                              Last chance for      Opening           Library book
                                                         14 15 16 17 18 19 20
                                                         21 22 23 24 25 26 27
                                                                                                                             Museum Escape        Art Gallery      sale, 10am–4pm
                                Bulk Item Pickup                                       Test smoke / CO                       Room (May 3) à
                                Wednesday Route          28 29 30                                                                                 (May 4) à           @ Library
                               Set out by Mon. 7:30 am                                 alarms monthly
                                                                                                              10 am–6 pm       10 am–6 pm        10 am–6 pm            10 am–5:30 pm
    Week 1 Recycling

    Week 2 Recycling
                                                  5              6                       7                  8                9                 10                 Mother’s Day
                                                                                                                                                                                       11
                                                                                                                                                                        storytime,
Holiday Alert                                            Emergency Pre-                                                                                                  10:30am
                                 Bulk Item Pickup        paredness Week
                                 Thursday Route                                                                                                                         @ Library
There will be no garbage/      Set out by Mon. 7:30 am      (May 5–11)
recycling collection on                                                                                       10 am–6 pm       10 am–6 pm        10 am–6 pm            10 am–5:30 pm

                                              12                                                                                                                                       18
Victoria Day, May 20th.        Mother’s Day
Regular Monday garbage/
recycling collection will
                                                                 13                      14                 15               16                17
move to Tuesday, May 21st.                                                                                                     Victoria Day
                                                                                                                                Weekend                                International
No Transit Service               Bulk Item Pickup                                                                              (May 16–20)                             Museum Day
                                  Friday Route
on May 20th.                   Set out by Mon. 7:30 am
                                                                                                              10 am–6 pm       10 am–6 pm        10 am–6 pm            10 am–5:30 pm
Lawn Watering
Restrictions in Effect                        19        No Transit
                                                         Services         20                    21           22               23                24                             25
Even addresses can water                                     NO PICKUP
                                                          ­Collection moves
                                                                                      HOLIDAY ALERT        Traveloguing,                        Walking Won-
on even days; odd addresses                                                           Monday collection   7pm @ Library                         ders storytime
                                                            to Tues. May 21
can water on odd days from                                                             picked up today
                                                                                                          Central America                         @ Library
                                                             Victoria Day
6:00–9:00 am and 6:00–                                   Victoria Day Parade
9:00 pm only. These regula-                                                                                   10 am–6 pm       10 am–6 pm        10 am–6 pm            10 am–5:30 pm
tions are in effect May 1st
                                              26                 27                      28                 29               30                31
                                                                                                                                                                           June 2019
                                                                                                                                                                  S    M   T   W   T   F   S
through September 30th.
                                                                                                                                                                                           1
                                                                                                                                                                  2    3   4   5   6   7   8
                                                          WAG See You
                                                                                                                                                                  9    10 11 12 13 14 15
                                                          @ the Movies,                                   YOUTHQUAKE,        Tech Test Drive,    Municipal Tax
                                                                                                                                                                  16 17 18 19 20 21 22
                                                         Gallery Cinemas,                                 5pm, Art Gallery    7pm @ Library     Installment Due   23 24 25 26 27 28 29
                                                             4 & 7pm
                                                                                                              10 am–6 pm       10 am–6 pm        10 am–6 pm       30   10 am–5:30 pm

                              Looking for wood chips? The City maintains a pile of wood chips                                         LAWN WATERING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
                              at Public Works, Yard Waste Depot, 944 James St. You are welcome
                              to pick up this material for use on your property.                                                              www.cityofwoodstock.ca
City of Woodstock City Services Calendar - April 2019-March 2020
Summer                                                                                                      WAG Summer Camps
                                                               Camps                                                                                CREATIVE
                                                                                                                                                    Community
                                                                                                                                                               Mini-Makers
                                                                                                                                                               Summer ART
            City of Woodstock Summer Camps                                                                                                          Summer ART CAMP
                                                                                                                                                    CAMP       DISCOVER A NEW MEDIUM EACH DAY!
                                                    Sports Camps                                     Science, Technology,                                                               4-6 years
                                 Camp runs from                                                                                                     SAMPLER WEEK! 5-12 years
 Li’l Adventurers                8:30am- 4:30pm     SPORTBALL                                        Engineering and Math Camps                     July 2-5   9:00am-4:00pm            July 8-12     9:30am-12:00pm
 Theme Camps for 4-5yrs                             4-7 years July 8-12, Aug 19-23 9:00-12:00pm                                                                                         July 8-12      1:00pm-3:30pm
 COLOUR ME CRAZY           July 2-5*                5-9 years        July 29-Aug 2 9:00-4:00pm       STEAM MAKERS 9-12 years                        DRAW & SKETCH 5-12 years            July 22-26    9:30am-12:00pm
 UNDER THE SEA             July 8-12                                                                 July 8-12       1:00pm-4:00pm                  July 8-12   9:00am-4:00pm           July 22-26     1:00pm-3:30pm
                                                    SKATEBOARD 6-16 years                            July 29-Aug 2   1:00pm-4:00pm                                                      Aug 12-16     9:30am-12:00pm
 A BUGS LIFE              July 15-19                Aug 12-16        9:00am-4:00pm
 HELPING HANDS            July 22-26                                                                                                                SCULPTURE 5-12 years                Aug 12-16      1:00pm-3:30pm
                                                                                                     LITTLE VETERINARIAN-                           July 15-19  9:00am-4:00pm
 SUPERHERO WEEK    July 29-August 2                 TENNIS 9-13 years                                FANTASTIC FELINE 6-12 years
 CRAZY CONCOCTIONS
 MOOVIN-N-GROOVIN
                         August 5-9
                       August 12-16
                                                    Jul 8-12, Aug 12-16 9:00am-12:00pm               July 8-12		      1:00pm-4:00pm                 STENCILS and STAMPS                 TEEN Summer
 ANIMAL PLANET         August 19-23                 SOCCER 4-18 years                                   LEGO WEDO 2.0 ADVANCED ROBOTICS             made to impress! 5-12 years         WORKSHOPS
 TOY SHOP             August 26-30                  Visit their website at: www.challenger.configio.com 5-10 years                                  July 29-Aug 2 9:00am-4:00pm
                                                    BASKETBALL 9-13 years                               July 15-19       9:00am-4:00pm                                                  DISCOVER DRAWING! 12-17 years
 Adventure Camp                                     Aug 6-9, 19-23           9:00am-12:00pm             LITTLE MEDICAL SCHOOL-
                                                                                                                                                    PAINTING 5-12 years
                                                                                                                                                    Aug 6-9      9:00am-4:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                        July 22-24  1:00pm-4:30pm
 Theme Camps for 6-9yrs
 BACKYARD BASH            July 2-5*                 ALL SPORTS 8-13 years                               WILDERNESS CAMP 6-12 years                                                      LOGO DESIGN 12-17 years
                                                                                                        Aug 26-30        1:00pm-4:00pm              MIX IT UP! 5-12 years               July 25     1:00pm-4:30pm
 SUMMER OLYMPICS          July 8-12                 July 2-5, 15-19, 22-26 9:00am-12:30pm                                                           Aug 12-16     9:00am-4:00pm
 SPACE ODYSSEY           July 15-19                 July 29-Aug 2, Aug 6-9 9:00am-12:30pm
                                                                                                                                                                                        DRYPOINT ETCHING 12-17 years
 WACKY WATER             July 22-26                 LACROSSE 6-12 years                              Leadership Camps                                                                   July 26      1:00pm-4:30pm
 GAME SHOW MANIA  July 29-August 2                  July 15-19         9:00am-12:00pm
 RISKY BUSINESS         August 5-9                                                                   LEADERSHIP CAMP 10-15 years
                                                    August12-16, 26-30 9:00am-12:00pm                July 22-26     8:30am-4:30pm
 STORYBOOK SUMMER     August 12-16
 GO WILD              August 19-23                                                                                                                      PLEASE SEE THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK SUMMER RECREATION GUIDE OR EACH
 ENDLESS SUMMER      August 26-30                   Creative Camps                                                                                              FACILITY’S WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THESE CAMPS

 Adventure University                               CAKE BOSS 9-13 years
                                                    July 2-5         9:00am-12:00pm
 Theme Camps for 10-12yrs
 EMOJI WEEK                 July 2-5*
 SWIMMING WITH SHARKS July 8-12
                                                    COOKIN IN THE KITCHEN 9-13 years                              Woodstock Museum Summer Camps                                                                    Camp runs from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   8:30am- 4:30pm
                                                    Aug 19-23        9:00am-12:00pm
 AMAZING RACE              July 15-19
 HOW IT’S MADE             July 22-26               JEWELRY CAMP 7-13 years                           MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP                                              RETRO TOYS & GAMES WEEK        7-12 years          July 22-26
 YOU PICK           July 29-August 2                July 2-5       9:00am-12:00pm                              OPEN HOUSE               June 28 10:00am-2:00pm        KING OF THE JUNGLE             7-12 years      July 29-Aug 2
 BROADCASTING LIVE        August 5-9                Aug 6-9, 19-23 9:00am-12:00pm                     DINO CAMP                      4 - 6 years         July 2-5     CATS VS. DOGS                  4 - 6 years           Aug 6-9
 OUR FRIENDLY CITY      August 12-16                                                                  PIONEER FACT OR FICTION        7-12 years         July 8-12     JUNIOR CURATOR CAMP            7-12 years          Aug 12-16
                                                    TABLE TOP GAMES 9-12 years
 DISCOVERY PLANET       August 19-23                July 29-Aug 2  9:00am-12:00pm                     HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY             7-12 years        July 15-19     ONE DAY CULTURE CAMP           5-12 years             Aug 23
 FAREWELL CARNIVAL     August 26-30                 Aug 26-30      9:00am-12:00pm

  COW Summer Camp Registration                                                   WAG Summer Camp Registration                                               Woodstock Museum Camp Registration
            Registration is available online starting March 6th                      Register online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration                 Register online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration
              www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration                             For more information please contact the Woodstock Art Gallery                               or by phone 519-537-8411 ex. 2901
                                                                                            519-539-6761 waginfo@cityofwoodstock.ca
For more information please call Southside Aquatic Centre at 519 421 7665                               woodstockartgallery.ca                                or contact the Woodstock Museum NHS • 466 Dundas Street, Woodstock
City of Woodstock City Services Calendar - April 2019-March 2020
June 2019
                                         Sunday                  Monday              Tuesday           Wednesday              Thursday                Friday             Saturday
                                                              The Recycle Depot is located at the south end of Clarke St.
                                                                                                                                                              31                          1
                                          May 2019
                                 S   M    T   W   T   F   S
                                              1   2   3   4   You can drop off containers and fibres as you would normally do in your                                  Summer pro-
                                 5   6    7   8   9   10 11
                                                              curbside collection. The Recycle Depot is your convenient chance to get              Test smoke / CO   gram registration
                                12 13 14 15 16 17 18
                                19 20 21 22 23 24 25
                                                              rid of all your extra recycling materials! Open weekdays, 8:00am–8:00pm.             alarms monthly    starts @ Library
                                26 27 28 29 30 31             Closed weekends and holidays.                   10 am–6 pm      10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm           10 am–5:30 pm

     Week 1 Recycling                                  2          3                           4         5                    6                    7                                  8
                                                                                                                                                  Carnival Craze
     Week 2 Recycling                                                                                                                             PA Day drop-in
                                                                                                                                                    @ Library
Lawn Watering                                                                                              10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm           10 am–5:30 pm
Restrictions in Effect
Even addresses can water                               9          10                 11                 12                      13                14                                15
on even days; odd addresses                                                                                                                      Museum Summer
can water on odd days from                                                                                                                       Camp Registra-
6:00–9:00 am and 6:00–                                                                                                                            tion Deadline
9:00 pm only. These regula-                                                                                10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm           10 am–5:30 pm
tions are in effect May 1st
through September 30th.                               16          17                        18           19                   20                   21                                22
                                                                                   WAG See You
                                                               Evening Book                                                                          First day of
Did You Know?                                                 Club, 7–8:30pm
                                                                                   @ the Movies,
                                                                                                                                                      Summer
                                                                                  Gallery Cinemas,
The City of Woodstock                Father’s Day             @ Crabby Joe’s      4 & 7pm (June 17)        10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm           10 am–5:30 pm
offers 87 L large format
recycling bins for your
containers (plastic bottles,
                                                  23              24                 25                 26                   27                   28                                29
pop cans, etc.) at the                                                                                                                             Hit the Beach
                                                                                                                                                  PA Day drop-in
Engineering Office at
                                                                                                                                                    @ Library
944 James Street for $5.50*.
                                                                                                           10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm           10 am–5:30 pm
Please visit us to pick up
                                                  30          Yard Waste Depot                        Know Your Load                                                         July 2019
   an 87 L bin for your                                                                                                                                              S   M   T   W   T   F   S

           home recycling.                                    The Yard Waste Depot is open 7 days     The main role of the EnviroDepot is to help                        1   2   3   4   5   6

            Office hours are                                  a week from 8:00 am–9:00 pm.            divert bulk item recyclable material from the                  7   8   9   10 11 12 13
                                                                                                                                                                     14 15 16 17 18 19 20
           Monday–Friday,                                                                             landfill. By knowing your load, you can help staff             21 22 23 24 25 26 27
              8:30 am–                                                                                and yourself divert waste materials properly.                  28 29 30 31
              4:30 pm.
                                                                                                                                     LAWN WATERING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
                               *Price includes HST and may be subject to change.
                                 Cash or debit payments only.                                                                               www.cityofwoodstock.ca
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City of Woodstock City Services Calendar - April 2019-March 2020
July 2019
                                 Sunday              Monday             Tuesday           Wednesday          Thursday                  Friday                    Saturday

                                         30      No Transit
                                                 Services        1              2           3               4                       5                                          6
                                                     NO PICKUP        HOLIDAY ALERT
                                                                      Monday collection
                                                                                          Summer drop-in
                                                  ­Collection moves
                                                                       picked up today    storytimes start
                               Test smoke / CO      to Tues. July 2
                                                                                             @ Library
                               alarms monthly       Canada Day                                10 am–6 pm     10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm                    10 am–5:30 pm
    Week 1 Recycling

    Week 2 Recycling
                                            7         8                  9                 10              11                      12                                       13
                                                     Taste of Art
Lawn Watering                                         Early Bird
Restrictions in Effect        Museum Summer        tickets on sale,
                              Camp (July 8) à        Art Gallery
Even addresses can water                                                                      10 am–6 pm     10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm                    10 am–5:30 pm
on even days; odd addresses
can water on odd days from
6:00–9:00 am and 6:00–
                                         14              15              16                17              18                      19                                    20
9:00 pm only. These regula-                                                               Summer Exhibi-
tions are in effect May 1st        Museum          Harry Potter                             tion opening,                                                       Art in the Park,
                               Summer Camp       Escape Room for                          5pm, Art Gallery                                                       Victoria Park
through September 30th.
                                 (July 15) à      kids @ Library
                                                                                              10 am–6 pm     10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm                    10 am–5:30 pm
Holiday Alert
There will be no garbage/
recycling collection on
                                         21           22                 23                24              25                      26                                    27
Monday, July 1st. Regular                                                                                                                                          Museum
Monday garbage/recycling                            Jungle Safari                                                                                                 2D Felting
collection will move to                           drop-in for kids                                                                                                Workshop
Tuesday, July 2nd.                                   @ Library
                                                                                              10 am–6 pm     10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm                    10 am–5:30 pm
No Transit Service
                                         28           29                 30                        31                   1
                                                                                                                                        June 2019                    August 2019
on July 1st.                                                                                                                  S    M   T   W    T   F   S   S    M   T   W   T     F   S
                                                                                                                                                        1                    1     2   3

                                                                       WAG See You                                            2    3   4   5    6   7   8   4    5   6   7   8     9   10
                                                                                                                              9    10 11 12 13 14 15        11 12 13 14 15 16 17
                                                                       @ the Movies,
                                                    Museum            Members Season
                                                                                                                              16 17 18 19 20 21 22          18 19 20 21 22 23 24

                                                  Summer Camp          Passes on sale
                                                                                                                              23 24 25 26 27 28 29          25 26 27 28 29 30 31
                                                                                              10 am–6 pm     10 am–6 pm       30   10 am–6 pm                    10 am–5:30 pm

                                                                                                                   LAWN WATERING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT

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AUGUST 16-18
                                              Southside Park, Woodstock
                                                             • Strongman/Woman Competition
                                                                             • Beverage Garden
                                                                 • Great Variety of Food Trucks
                                                                                 • Crafters Alley
                                                         • Demonstrations, Displays, Exhibits
                                                                               • Milking Contest
                                                                         • COWS, COWS, COWS
                                                           • Petting Zoo, Kiddie Rides, Ponies
                                                     • FREE Entertainment All Weekend Long
                                                         • 2 FREE Concerts under the stars…
                               A Tribute to the                    bring a lawn chair or blanket
                               50th Anniversary of
                               WOODSTOCK                               FRIDAY AUGUST 16
                                                              Joe Passion as Jerry Lee Lewis
                                                                  plus Blues Brothers Tribute

                                                                   SATURDAY AUGUST 17
For details & updates, visit          Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock
                                                        with Tribute performances of
www.cowapolooza.com                                       Jimi Hendrix, Janice Joplin
and the City of Woodstock on Facebook                & Creedence Clearwater Revival
August 2019
                                   Sunday                Monday                       Tuesday                      Wednesday        Thursday               Friday        Saturday

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                                                             July 2019                    September 2019
                                                    S    M   T   W   T   F   S   S   M      T   W   T      F   S
                                                         1   2   3   4   5   6   1    2     3   4   5      6   7
                                                    7    8   9   10 11 12 13     8    9     10 11 12 13 14
                                                   14 15 16 17 18 19 20          15 16 17 18 19 20 21
                                                   21 22 23 24 25 26 27          22 23 24 25 26 27 28                               Test smoke / CO
                                                   28 29 30 31                   29 30                                              alarms monthly
                                                                                                                       10 am–6 pm    10 am–6 pm          10 am–6 pm      10 am–5:30 pm
     Week 1 Recycling

     Week 2 Recycling
                                             4    Regular Transit
                                                   Services              5                          6                 7              8                  9                     10
                                                       NO PICKUP
                                                                                                                                                         Friday Flicks
                                                                                 HOLIDAY ALERT
                                                                                                                                                           drop-in,
Lawn Watering                                       ­Collection moves            Monday collection
                                                                                                                                                          2–3:30pm
                                                      to Tues. Aug. 6             picked up today
Restrictions in Effect                                                                                                                                    @ Library
Even addresses can water                                 Civic Holiday
                                                                                                                       10 am–6 pm    10 am–6 pm          10 am–6 pm      10 am–5:30 pm
on even days; odd addresses
can water on odd days from
6:00–9:00 am and 6:00–
                                           11                12                          13                          14             15                 16                    17
9:00 pm only. These regula-
tions are in effect May 1st                                                          Mad Skills for                                                     Cowapolooza 18
through September 30th.                                   Museum                     teens, 6:30pm                                                       (Aug 16–18)
                                                        Summer Camp                    @ Library
                                                                                                                       10 am–6 pm    10 am–6 pm          10 am–6 pm      10 am–5:30 pm
Holiday Alert
There will be no garbage/                  18                19                          20                          21             22                 23                   24
recycling collection on the                                                                                           Pub Trivia,
Civic Holiday, August 5th.                                                                                         7–9pm @ Upper
                                                    Underwater Ad-                                                 Thames Brewing
Regular Monday garbage/
                                                    ventures drop-in                                                     Co.
recycling collection                                   @ Library
will move to Tuesday,                                                                                                  10 am–6 pm    10 am–6 pm          10 am–6 pm      10 am–5:30 pm
August 6th.
                                          25                 26                          27                          28              29                30                    31
                                                      Harry Potter                                                                                       Municipal Tax
                                                    Escape Room for                                                                                     Instalment Due
                                                    teens @ Library
                                                                                                                       10 am–6 pm    10 am–6 pm          10 am–6 pm      10 am–5:30 pm

                              Looking for wood chips?                                                                                       LAWN WATERING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
                              The City maintains a pile of wood chips at Public Works, 944 James St. You are welcome
                              to pick up this material for use on your property.                                                                      www.cityofwoodstock.ca
Come join the team!
            Become a                      Courses available:

            Lifesaver,
                                            ❍❍ WSIB recognized Emergency and
                                               Standard First Aid Courses

          Lifeguard and
                                            ❍❍ Bronze Family, National Lifeguard
                                               Program, and Swim Instructors

            Instructor                      ❍❍ Advanced Leadership available

Find out how – contact Southside Aquatic Centre or visit www.cityofwoodstock.ca
September 2019
                                    Sunday                   Monday                 Tuesday           Wednesday             Thursday                    Friday                     Saturday

                                                    1                        2                                                                                                                            7
                                                          No Transit
                                                          Services
                                                                                           3             4                  5                        6
                                                              NO PICKUP          HOLIDAY ALERT
                                                           ­Collection moves     Monday collection     Test smoke / CO
                                   Bulk Item Pickup          to Tues. Sept. 3     picked up today
                                    Monday Route
                                                                                                       alarms monthly
                                Set out by Mon. 7:30 am       Labour Day
                                                                                                          10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm             10 am–6 pm                     10 am–5:30 pm
    Week 1 Recycling

    Week 2 Recycling
                                                   8          9                     10                  11                 12                       13                                         14
                                                                                                      After School                                 Walking Won-
Lawn Watering                                                                                        Meet Up, 3:45pm                               ders storytime
Restrictions in Effect            Bulk Item Pickup          Baby Picassos,                             @ Library                                     @ Library
                                   Tuesday Route             11–11:30am
Even addresses can water        Set out by Mon. 7:30 am
                                                              @ Library                                   10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm             10 am–6 pm                     10 am–5:30 pm
on even days; odd addresses
can water on odd days from
6:00–9:00 am and 6:00–                         15             16                    17                  18                 19                       20                                         21
9:00 pm only. These regula-
tions are in effect May 1st                                                                                                                                                      Taste of Art,
through September 30th.          Bulk Item Pickup                                                                                                                              7pm, Art Gallery
                                 Wednesday Route
                                Set out by Mon. 7:30 am
Holiday Alert                                                                                             10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm             10 am–6 pm                     10 am–5:30 pm

There will be no garbage/re-
cycling collection on Labour                   22             23                      24                25                 26                       27                                      28
Day, September 2nd. Regular
Monday garbage/recycling
collection will move to           Bulk Item Pickup            First day of
                                  Thursday Route
Tuesday, September 3rd.         Set out by Mon. 7:30 am         Autumn
                                                                                                          10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm             10 am–6 pm                     10 am–5:30 pm
No Transit Service

                                               29             30                Applying Compost                                                       August 2019                    October 2019
on September 2nd.                                                                                                                              S    M   T   W   T     F   S    S   M    T   W   T     F   S
                                                                                 September is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for                         1     2   3             1   2   3     4   5

                                                           WAG See You           next year. First aerate it, then add a quarter inch of        4    5   6   7   8     9   10   6   7    8   9   10 11 12

                                                           @ the Movies,         compost to give it a boost of nutrients and organic matter.   11 12 13 14 15 16 17            13 14 15 16 17 18 19

                                  Bulk Item Pickup                                                                                             18 19 20 21 22 23 24            20 21 22 23 24 25 26
                                                          Gallery Cinemas,       Overseed it with a mixture of perennial ryegrasses and fine
                                   Friday Route                                                                                                25 26 27 28 29 30 31            27 28 29 30 31
                                Set out by Mon. 7:30 am       4 & 7pm            fescues, plus mulch leaves as they fall to help your lawn.

                               Yard Waste Depot: Open 7 days a week, 8:00 am–9:00 pm                                                LAWN WATERING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
                               Recycling Depot: Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–8:00 pm
                                                                                                                                          www.cityofwoodstock.ca
DON’T WAIT — Check the Date!
How old are your smoke alarms?
Smoke alarms don’t last forever. They usually last 10 years. Check the manufacturer’s date
on your smoke alarms today! Replace expired alarms.
                                                                                   TEST YOUR
                           CHECK THE DATE. Look at the
                                                                                   SMOKE ALARMS.
                           back of the smoke alarm for
                           the date of manufacture.                                Once you’ve checked the
                           The expiry date is usually                              date, test your smoke alarms
                           10 years from that date.                                by pressing the test button.
                           Replace expired alarms.
                                                              HOME ESCAPE PLANNING – It is vital that you
                                                              know what to do when the smoke alarms sound:
                           INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS
                                                              • Sit down with everyone in your
                           ON EVERY STOREY OF THE
                                                                home and discuss how each
                           HOME AND OUTSIDE ALL                 person will get out in a fire.
                           SLEEPING AREAS.
                                                              • GET OUT & STAY OUT! When
                           For added
                                                                the smoke alarms sound, get
                           protection, install
                                                                out immediately and call 9-1-1
                           smoke alarms
                                                                from outside. Never re-enter a
                           in every bedroom.
                                                                burning building.

 For more information, contact Woodstock Fire Department:        You need to be outside
 (519) 537-3412 Ext. 5203 or Email: fire@cityofwoodstock.ca    when the firefighters arrive.
October 2019
                                          Sunday                   Monday             Tuesday             Wednesday              Thursday                   Friday                       Saturday

                                                      29                    30         1                    2                   3                      4                         STEAM story-
                                                                                                                                                                                                             5
                                                                                                                                                       Doors Open
                                                                                                                                 Book Club,              Oxford-                    time every Satur-
                                                                                                                                  1–2:30pm             Woodstock                       day, 10:30am
                                        Bulk Item Pickup                             Test smoke / CO                             @ Library
                                         Friday Route                                                                                                   (Oct 5) à                       @ Library
                                      Set out by Mon. 7:30 am                        alarms monthly
                                                                                                              10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm                       10 am–5:30 pm
     Week 1 Recycling

     Week 2 Recycling
                                                        6           7                           8           9                   10                     11                                             12
                                          2019                                                                                                                                          Maker Lab for
Holiday Alert                           BULK ITEM                                                                                                                                       kids, 2–3:30pm
                                       COLLECTION                                                                                                                                          @ Library
There will be no garbage/recy-         COMPLETED
cling collection on Thanksgiv-                                                                                10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm                       10 am–5:30 pm
ing, Oct. 14th. Regular Monday

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                                                                No Transit
garbage/recycling collection will
move to Tuesday, Oct. 15th.
                                                                Service
                                                                                              15             16                  17                     18
No Transit Service                                                 NO PICKUP        HOLIDAY ALERT
                                     Curbside                   ­Collection moves   Monday collection
on October 14th.
                                     brush collection            to Tues. Oct. 15    picked up today
                                     this week à
Curbside Leaf                                                   Thanksgiving Day                              10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm                       10 am–5:30 pm
Collection
Curbside leaf collection is
in effect October through                           20              21                 22                   23                  24                     25                                         26
­November. You can also take
                                                                                     Teen Drop-in,
 leaves to the yard waste depot         FALL LEAF                                                                                                                                       Halloween Pop
 at Public Works, 944 James St.,                                                       6:30–8pm
                                       COLLECTION                                                                                                                                       Up @ Library
 for composting 7 days a                                                               @ Library
                                         STARTS                                                               10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm            10 am–6 pm                       10 am–5:30 pm
 week, 8:00am–9:00pm. Please
 remove the leaves from

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                                                                                                                                                           September 2019                    November 2019
 your bags.
                                                                                                                                                   S   M     T   W   T      F   S   S    M     T   W   T     F   S

The curbside leaf program is                                                                                                                       1   2     3   4   5      6   7                            1   2

weather dependent. Weather                                       WAG See You                                                     Municipal Tax     8   9     10 11 12 13 14         3    4     5   6   7     8   9

must be cold enough for leaves                                   @ the Movies,                                                  Instalment Due     15 16 17 18 19 20 21             10 11 12 13 14 15 16

to fall, but warm enough that                                   Gallery Cinemas,                                                   Halloween       22 23 24 25 26 27 28             17 18 19 20 21 22 23

it doesn’t snow or freeze                                           4 & 7pm                                   10 am–6 pm         10 am–6 pm
                                                                                                                                                   29 30
                                                                                                                                                       10 am–6 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                    24 25 26 27 28 29 30
                                                                                                                                                                                        10 am–5:30 pm
leaves and hinder the efforts of
the collection. You can bring
leaves to the depot if you are
                                    Curbside Brush Collection Tips                                                                               FALL LEAF COLLECTION IN EFFECT
                                    Brush, tree limbs or hedges must be placed at the curb by Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 am,
concerned with them blow-
ing around.
                                    and meet the criteria described on the April 2019 page, earlier in this calendar.
                                                                                                                                              www.cityofwoodstock.ca
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, November 1-7, 2019
 Beat the Silent Killer                                                                    www.endthesilence.ca
  Make sure YOUR household is safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.
  Ensure all fuel-burning                                                                             Symptoms of carbon monoxide
   appliances and vents                            OVER                                               poisoning are similar to the flu
     in your home are

                                             80
                                                                                                            without the fever
 inspected annually. Find                                   %
  a registered contractor
    at COsafety.ca                                                                           It is often referred to as The Silent Killer

                                       of all carbon monoxide
 Install and regularly test             deaths and injuries in
carbon monoxide alarms                 Ontario occur in homes                         No Odour                No Colour               No Taste

  Many Ontario homes have an average 4–6                 fuel-burning appliances that produce carbon monoxide

     Fireplace            Portable                  Dryer                 Furnace                 Stove           Water Heater       Portable Fuel
                         Fuel Heater                                                                                               Fired Generator

                                City of Woodstock Fire Department & Emergency Management   519-537-3412
November 2019
                                         Sunday                      Monday                         Tuesday              Wednesday               Thursday                 Friday            Saturday
                                                                                                 Curbside Leaf Collection Tips
                                                                                                                                                                          1                          2
                                         October 2019                    December 2019
                                S    M    T   W   T     F   S   S    M     T   W   T     F   S
                                                                                                 1. Piles should be neat along the curb.
                                          1   2   3     4   5   1    2     3   4   5     6   7
                                                                                                 2. Piles should not exceed 1 m (3ft) in width from edge of curb.       Fall Exhibition    Friends of the
                                6    7    8   9   10 11 12      8    9    10 11 12 13 14
                                                                                                 3. Avoid parking vehicles on top of piles.                             opening, 2pm,       Library book
                                13 14 15 16 17 18 19            15 16 17 18 19 20 21
                                                                                                 4. Do not place pile of leaves over catch basins.                       Art Gallery      sale, 10am–4pm
                                20 21 22 23 24 25 26            22 23 24 25 26 27 28
                                                                                                 5. Avoid raking or placing leaves at curb after November 24th –        (Nov 2) à           @ Library
                                27 28 29 30 31                  29 30 31
                                                                                                                                10 am–6 pm
                                                                                                    final clean up is in progress.                  10 am–6 pm          10 am–6 pm         10 am–5:30 pm
     Week 1 Recycling

     Week 2 Recycling
                                                        3                4
                                                                  Test smoke / CO
                                                                                                     5                              6                        7          8                          9
                                                                                                                          After School
                                                                  alarms monthly                                        Meet Up, 3:45pm
Holiday Alert                                                    Change batteries                                         @ Library
                                    Daylight Saving             in smoke detectors
There will be no garbage/            Time ends                                                                               10 am–6 pm           10 am–6 pm             10 am–6 pm        10 am–5:30 pm
recycling collection on
Monday, November 11th.
Regular Monday garbage/re-                         10          Regular
                                                                Transit
                                                                Services
                                                                                       11                   12              13                    14                   15                       16
cycling collection will move                                        NO PICKUP                                                                                                               Santa Claus
                                                                                                 HOLIDAY ALERT                                                           Lighting of
to Tuesday, November 12th.                                       ­Collection moves               Monday collection                                                                            Parade
                                                                                                                                                                       Museum Square
                                                                  to Tues. Nov. 12                picked up today
Overnight Parking                                               Remembrance Day                                              10 am–6 pm           10 am–6 pm             10 am–6 pm        10 am–5:30 pm
Overnight parking restric-
tions for winter street
maintenance begin De-                                 17                 18                         19                     20
                                                                                                                           Pub Trivia,
                                                                                                                                                    21                   22                       23
cember 1st. See City of                                                Museum                                                                  Christmas Orna-         Christmas Orna-    Christmas Orna-
                                                                                                                        7–9pm @ Upper
Woodstock website to                                                  Christmas                                         Thame s Brewing         ment Exchange           ment Exchange      ment Exchange
check if you are eligible.                                          Program starts                                            Co.                 Goff Hall               Goff Hall          Goff Hall
                                                                                                                             10 am–6 pm           10 am–6 pm             10 am–6 pm        10 am–5:30 pm

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                                     Final day for                  FINAL WEEK                    WAG See You
                                     raking leaves                     Fall Leaf                  @ the Movies,
                                        to curb                       Collection                 Gallery Cinemas,
                                                                                                 4 & 7pm (Nov 25)            10 am–6 pm           10 am–6 pm             10 am–6 pm        10 am–5:30 pm

                               Leaf Collection Announcement Sunday, November 24th is                                                                                FALL LEAF COLLECTION IN EFFECT
                               the last day permitted for raking leaves to the curb. The following week
                               is to allow for final clean-up.                                                                                                      www.cityofwoodstock.ca
ENVIRODEPOT
                                                           Household Hazardous Waste & Bulk Item Drop Off
HOURS OF OPERATION                                                                                                                      SOLID NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE
April 1 – November 30                                                                                                                   Items accepted at this site:
Wednesday – Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm                                                                                                     • Bulding materials             • Non-hazardous
Saturday            10:00 am–5:30 pm                                                                                                    • Drywall                         household goods
December 1 – March 31: Saturday only                                                                                                    • Furniture chests, tables,     • Pressure treated lumber
Closed on holidays                                                                                                                        couches, chairs, desks,       • Metal appliances
                                                                                                                                          floor lamps, headboards       • Scrap metal
GENERAL INFORMATION                                                                                                                     • Carpet (6ft long, rolled      • Asphalt shingles
Site attendants reserve the right to reject any load that appears                                                                         and tied)                     • Broken concrete
to be a hazard. To help ensure the safe and efficient operation                                                                         • Mattresses and box springs    • Porcelain items such
of the site, clients are asked to follow the procedures.                                                                                • Pool covers, pool filters       as toilets and sinks
                                                                                                                                          (no sand)                     • Glass
• All vehicles must report to        • No smoking on site                                                                               • Water softeners (no salt)     • Tires
  the attendant window and           • All loads must be tarped                                                                                                         • Electronic equipment
  provide identification               and properly secured                                                                             Items not accepted at this site:
• All children under the             • Obey traffic signs and                                                                           Household garbage and organic waste
  age of 12 must remain in             attendants
  the vehicle                        • Don’t scavenge                 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
                                                                                                                                        QUESTIONS?
• All pets must remain in            • No household garbage or        Items accepted at this site:
  the vehicle                          garbage bags                   • Paints and coatings plus       • Sharps (needles, lancets       The EnviroDepot is located at 944 James Street,
                                                                        their containers                 must be in sealed, puncture-   Woodstock, Ontario N4S 0B5.
FEES FOR NON-CITY RESIDENTS*                                                                                                            For more information on the EnviroDepot, please visit
                                                                      • Solvents                         proof container)
                               Bulk Items/Mixed    Construction &     • Motor oil and oil filters plus • Propane tanks and other        www.cityofwoodstock.ca/envirodepot
        Vehicle Type              Solid Waste     Demolition Debris     their containers                 pressurized containers         In the event of an emergency or complaint, please call
 Passenger Vehicle                  $20.00             $21.00         • Used cooking oil               • Fluorescent light tubes and    519-539-2382 ext. 3181. After hours: 519-539-2382
 Passenger Vehicle & Trailer        $27.00             $28.00         • Batteries (auto, alkaline and    bulbs                          ext. 3100.
 Pickup Truck                       $19.00             $20.00           rechargeable)                  • Pesticides, lawn fertilizers
 Pickup Truck & Trailer             $31.00             $32.00         • Antifreeze and its containers    and their containers
                                                                      • Pharmaceuticals                • Household cleaners
Refrigerate containing items will be charged                                                           • Aerosols
a disposal fee of $10 per unit.                                       Items not accepted at this site:
Commercial vehicles are not accepted at this site.                    Items containing PCB’s, radioactive waste, explosives,
*Payment accepted by Credit Card and Debit Card (No Cash)             ammunition, biomedical waste, putrescible waste and asbestos
December 2019
                                     Sunday              Monday               Tuesday           Wednesday             Thursday                   Friday                      Saturday

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                                                      Last week to put                                                                                                   Christmas drop-
                                                       out Large Gar-                                                                                                     in crafts, Dec 7,
                                    Test smoke / CO    bage Cart until                                                                                                   14, 21 @ Library
                                    alarms monthly     March 16, 2020
                                                                                                                                                                                 10 am–5:30 pm
     Week 1 Recycling

     Week 2 Recycling                           8                  9           10                 11                 12                      13                                          14
                                                      Curiosity Club
Overnight Parking                                     drop-in for pre-
Restrictions Begin                                    schoolers, 2pm
December 1st                                            @ Library
                                                                                                                                                                                 10 am–5:30 pm
To accommodate winter street
maintenance, overnight parking
will not be permitted on any                  15          16                   17                 18                 19                      20                     Christmas Story-
                                                                                                                                                                                              21
street from 2:00–6:00 am,
Dec. 1 through Mar. 31.                                                                                                                                                    time, 10:30am
                                                                                                                                                                             @ Library
Holiday Alerts                                                                                                                                                           First day of Winter
There will be no garbage/recy-                                                                                                                                                   10 am–5:30 pm
cling collection on Christmas
Eve, Dec. 24th. Regular Tues.
garbage/recycling collection will
move to Mon., Dec. 23rd.
                                             22                 23 
                                                                          Regular
                                                                                         24 
                                                                          Transit (service
                                                                          ends 8:00pm)
                                                                                               No Transit
                                                                                               Services     25     No Transit
                                                                                                                    Services     26                        27                             28
                                                      HOLIDAY ALERT           NO PICKUP            NO PICKUP            NO PICKUP        HOLIDAY ALERT
There will be no garbage/re-                           Tues. collection    ­Collection moves    ­Collection moves    ­Collection moves    Wed. collection
cycle collection on Christmas                          picked up today      to Mon. Dec. 23       to Fri. Dec. 27     to Mon. Dec. 30     picked up today
Day, Dec. 25th. Regular Wed.
garbage/recycle collection will
                                                                             Christmas Eve       Christmas Day          Boxing Day
                                                                                                                                                                                 10 am–5:30 pm
move to Fri., Dec. 27th.
There will be no garbage/
recycle collection on Boxing
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Day, Dec. 26th. Regular Thurs.                        HOLIDAY ALERT                                                                      3   4     5   6   7     8   9   5   6    7   8   9     10 11
garbage/recycle collection will                       Thurs. collection                                                                  10 11 12 13 14 15 16            12 13 14 15 16 17 18
move to Mon., Dec. 30th.                               picked up today                                                                   17 18 19 20 21 22 23            19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Transit Service ends                                                        New Year’s Eve                                               24 25 26 27 28 29 30            26 27 28 29 30 31
at 8:00pm on Dec. 24th.
No Transit Service                    ENVIRODEPOT – Winter hours effective December 1 to March 31                        OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
on Dec. 25th and 26th.                Hours: Saturday: 10:00 am–5:30 pm
                                                                                                                                     www.cityofwoodstock.ca
Going swimming,                                                 City of Woodstock
skating or soccer?                                                Transit Routes
Going to the Library,
Art Gallery or Museum?
Take the bus…
WE GO THERE!
      Points of Interest
    Arena &           Indoor Soccer Complex
    Civic Centre
                      Library
    Art Gallery

    Bus Terminal      Police Station

    Canadian          Shoppers Drug Mart
    Mental Health
    Association       Snow Countess
    City Hall
                      South Gate Centre
    Community
    Complex           Southside Aquatic
                      Centre/Lions Pool/YMCA
    Cowan Fields
                      Woodstock Hospital
    Fairgrounds
                      Woodstock Museum
                                               Bus Bays
    Fire Hall                                    Adelaide St
                                                                                    Transit Routes
    Gallery Cinemas   Walmart
                                                                                         Northeast
                                                                                         Dundas East
                                                                                         North Central
Info Line: 519-539-1291 ext. 3104                                                        Northwest
  (Mon. to Fri.) 8:30 am–4:30 pm                                                         Southeast
     www.woodstocktransit.ca                    623 Dundas St                            Southwest
January 2020
                                             Sunday                     Monday                 Tuesday            Wednesday             Thursday             Friday              Saturday

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                                                                     Christmas Tree Pickup Tips
                                                                     1. Do not place trees at curb in bags.       
                                                                                                                  No Transit
                                                                                                                  Services       1              2           3               STEAM story-
                                                                                                                                                                                                     4
                                                                     2. C hristmas tree must be visible and         NO PICKUP
                                     8   9    10 11 12 13 14                                                                           HOLIDAY ALERT                        time every Satur-
                                    15 16 17 18 19 20 21                 accessible (ie, not covered by snow).    ­Collection moves     Wed. collection
                                    22 23 24 25 26 27 28             3. No artificial trees allowed in pickup.     to Thurs. Jan. 2    picked up today
                                                                                                                                                                              day, 10:30 am
                                    29 30 31                            These can be disposed of at the Enviro-                                           Test smoke / CO       @ Library
                                                                        Depot, open Saturdays, 10am–5:30pm.        New Year’s Day                         alarms monthly
                                                                                                                                                                                     10 am–5:30 pm
     Week 1 Recycling

     Week 2 Recycling
                                                             5           6                     7                    8                  9                 10                                   11
Curbside Christmas                                                                           Mahjongg every
Tree Collection                                                                             Tuesday, 10:15am
Christmas trees must be                                                                        @ Library
                                                                                                                                                                                     10 am–5:30 pm
placed in a visible area,

                                                           12                                                                                                                                  18
within 1 m (3 ft) from the curb.
DO NOT cover tree in snow,
please remove tree and place
                                                                         13                    14                   15                 16                17
on top of snow. Have trees out                                       Christmas                                       Pub Trivia,
by 7:30 am on January 13th.                                                                                       7–9pm @ Upper
                                                                     tree collection
Trees can also be dropped off                                                                                     Thames Brewing
                                                                     this week à
at Public Works Yard Waste                                                                                              Co.
Depot, at 944 James St.                                                                                                                                                              10 am–5:30 pm

Holiday Alerts
There will be no garbage/                                  19            20                    21                   22                 23                24                               25
recycle collection on New
Year’s Day, January 1st. Regular                                                                                                                                                Family Literacy
Wednesday garbage/recycle                                                                                                                                                       Day @ Library
collection will move to Thurs-
day, January 2nd.                                                                                                                                                                    10 am–5:30 pm
No Transit Service
on January 1st.
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                                                                      @ the Movies,                                                                                         16 17 18 19 20 21 22
                                                                     Gallery Cinemas,                                                                                       23 24 25 26 27 28 29
                                                                         4 & 7pm

                                   Keep your sidewalk clean! Keeping sidewalks free of snow and ice is                                     OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
                                   important for everyone’s safety, particularly the elderly and people with disabilities.
                                   Shovel snow onto your yard, not on the road.                                                                       www.cityofwoodstock.ca
Strategic Priorities

Strategic Plan      Contribute Vibrant Spaces
                    The concept of “place” is broadly defined, but it is
                                                                            Reinforce our Capabilities
                                                                            Libraries are continuously adapting to best serve
        2018–2023   vital to how and where we live our lives. The third     and reflect our community. We will develop a
                    space exists as a community gathering point. We         sustainable and financially viable staffing model
                    want to be the “living room of the city,” and focus     and invest in staff development. We will continue
                    on providing space for performances, meetings,          to build on our library systems by adopting
                    children’s activities, art installations, and general   new, innovative technology and business tools
                    public gatherings.                                      committing to continuous system improvement.
                                                                            We will ensure that we are able to respond to ever
                    Over the next five years, we will                       changing needs through committed investments
                                                                            and library leaders who govern with passion.
                     • Be more relevant to our residents
                     • Be responsive to our community and                   Over the next five years, we will
                       their need for flexible spaces
                                                                             • Create a culture where ideas and
                     • Balance traditional and virtual spaces                  innovation are always heard
                                                                             • Use evidence based practice for planning and
                    Strengthen our Community                                   evaluating Library services and programs

                    Libraries are the new social capital of communities      • Review the Library’s organizational structure
                    around the world, a new gathering place, a new             to best support our strategic priorities
                    place for exploration and discovery, yet many still      • Advocate for the Library through
                    have an outdated perception of what modern                 best practice governance
                    libraries do and how they serve their communities.
                    We will change this perception by highlighting the
                                                                            Dive deeper… Explore the complete Strategic Plan
                    depth of our offerings and extent of our outreach.
                                                                            by visiting www.mywpl.ca to discover our Mission
                                                                            and Vision, Guiding Principles and roadmap to roll-
                    Over the next five years, we will                       ing out this plan over the next five years.
                     • Build capacity in marketing and
                       communications to support promotion
                       of increased programs, awareness
                       and marketing campaigns
                     • Expand our reach and footprint into
                       the community by increasing our
                       programs and service offerings
                     • Enhance partnerships and
                       develop new alliances
                     • Review our service delivery model
                     • Continue to be technology
                       leaders in the community
February 2020
                                             Sunday                     Monday                       Tuesday            Wednesday              Thursday                 Friday            Saturday
                                                                                                  Please! Keep your sidewalk clean!
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                                                                                                  Keeping sidewalks free of snow and ice is important for
                                    5    6    7   8   9     10 11   8   9    10 11 12 13 14       everyone’s safety, particularly the elderly and people with
                                    12 13 14 15 16 17 18            15 16 17 18 19 20 21          disabilities. Shovel snow onto your yard, not on the road.                             Test smoke / CO
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                                                                                                  Keep your shovel and ice melt right by your door, so it is                             alarms monthly
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                                                                                                  easy and quick to clear your sidewalks.
                                                                                                                                                                                            10 am–5:30 pm
     Week 1 Recycling

     Week 2 Recycling
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Holiday Alert                                                                                                                                   Book Club,
There will be no garbage/                                                                                                                        1–2:30pm
recycling collection on Family          Groundhog Day                                                                                           @ Library
                                                                                                                                                                                            10 am–5:30 pm
Day, Feb. 17th. Regular Monday
garbage/recycling collection will
move to Tuesday, F­ eb. 18th.                                9              10                       11                  12                   13                    14                        15
No Transit Service
                                                                                                                                                                                         Winter Exhibi-
on February 17th.
                                                                                                                                                                                          tion opening,
Snow Removal                                                                                                                                                                            2pm, Art Gallery
For snowfall events the                                                                                                                                               Valentine’s Day       10 am–5:30 pm
following is the priority
followed for snow plowing:
• Arterial (main) roads                                   16       No Transit
                                                                    Services             17                 18            19                   20                    21                        22
  and bus routes                        Creative Family                  NO PICKUP
                                         Day Drop-in,
                                                                                                  HOLIDAY ALERT           Pub Trivia,
• Collector roads and                                                ­Collection moves            Monday collection
                                          11am–1pm,                                                                    7–9pm @ Upper
  industrial areas                                                     to Tues. Feb. 18            picked up today
                                         Art Gallery                                                                   Thames Brewing
• Residential through-streets             (Feb 17) à                        Family Day                                       Co.
                                                                                                                                                                                            10 am–5:30 pm
• Cul-de-sacs and dead-ends
• Bus stops
The objectives of Public Works
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                                                                                                                                                                                          STEAM story-
is to plow all streets as quickly                                    WAG See You                                                                                                        time every Satur-
as possible after a snowfall. The                                    @ the Movies,                                                                                                        day, 10:30 am
target for a normal snowfall is                                     Gallery Cinemas,                                                                               Municipal Tax
to ensure one pass has been
                                                                                                                                                                                            @ Library
                                                                        4 & 7pm                                                                                   Instalment Due
made through all areas within                                                                                                                                                               10 am–5:30 pm
twenty-four (24) hours. For
major storms complete City                                                                                                                       OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
coverage may take thirty-six
(36) hours.                                                                                                                                                     www.cityofwoodstock.ca
Damaged posts or abandoned bikes   Sidewalk repairs               Street banner
                                   519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104        519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104    Call local BIA @ 519-537-5721
                                   Leaking fire hydrant               Graffiti                       Remove sandwich board
                                   519-539-2382 Ext. 3120             519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104    519-539-2382 Ext. 3160/3161
                                   Street tree or flower bed          Hanging baskets                Water main breaks
Damage to bus shelter              maintenance                        519-539-2382 Ext. 4200         519-539-2382 Ext. 3120
519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3130/3104   519-539-2382 Ext. 4200
                                                                      Parking restrictions/tickets   Downtown sidewalk snow removal
Traffic signals not functioning    Litter on street/sidewalk or       519-539-2382 Ext. 3160         519-539-2382 Ext. 3160
519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104        overflowing garbage bin
                                   519-539-2382                                                      *General city phone number
Street lighting                                                                                       519-539-1291
519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104        Ext. 3102/3104
                                                                                                      After-hour emergencies
Broken or missing traffic signs                                                                       519-537-2323
519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104
March 2020
                                    Sunday            Monday             Tuesday           Wednesday     Thursday                    Friday                      Saturday

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                                  alarms monthly
                                                                                                                                                                     10 am–5:30 pm
     Week 1 Recycling

     Week 2 Recycling
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Reduce your need                                                                                                                                             March Break Pop
                                 Daylight Saving                                                                                                              Up @ Library
for plastic shopping              Time starts
bags by:                                                                                                                                                             10 am–5:30 pm

✓✓ Using reusable bags,
   boxes, backpacks or carts                15               16          17                18           19                       20                                          21
   for your shopping.              March Break       Large garbage
✓✓ Saying “no” to plastic bags   drop-ins, 11am–      cart pickup
   at the cash register if you   1pm, Art Gallery      resumes
   only have a few items.         (Mar 16–20) à                        St. Patrick’s Day               First day of Spring
✓✓ Put purchases in a bag                                                                                                                                            10 am–5:30 pm

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   you’re already carrying.
✓✓ Don’t take a bag unless
   you really need it. Bags
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   can usually hold at least
   eight items, and avoid
   double-bagging.
✓✓ Keep bags at your front                                                                                                                                           10 am–5:30 pm
   door, in your purse or in
   the car, ready to re-use
   on your next visit to the
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   belongings if it rains.                           @ the Movies,                                                           9   10 11 12 13 14 15           12 13 14 15 16 17 18

✓✓ Say “no” to plastic bags.                        Gallery Cinemas,                                                         16 17 18 19 20 21 22            19 20 21 22 23 24 25

   Avoid the minimum 5 ¢                                4 & 7pm                                                              23 24 25 26 27 28 29            26 27 28 29 30

   charge per bag.
                                                                                                            OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT

                                                                                                                         www.cityofwoodstock.ca
*General city phone number   Drain backed up (call plumber        Water has a funny taste/discoloured
                                   519-539-1291                first to locate source of problem)   519-539-2382 Ext. 3120
                                   After-hour emergencies      519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104          Low water pressure
                                   519-537-2323                                                     519-539-2382 Ext. 3120
                                                               No water
                                                               519-539-2382 Ext. 3120               Fence bylaw information
Sidewalk repairs                                                                                    519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104
519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104                                                                         Property standards bylaw/
Winter overnight parking permit                                                                     weed complaints
519-539-2382 Ext. 3160                                                                              519-539-2382 Ext. 3160/3161
Building permit/zoning                                                                              Garbage/recycling not picked up
bylaw information                                                                                   519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104
519-539-2382 Ext. 3103                                                                              Does item go into green/black
Street tree                                                                                         box or garbage?
519-539-2382 Ext. 4200                                                                              519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104
Pothole repair                                                                                      Street not plowed/salted
519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104                                                                         519-539-2382 Ext. 3102/3104
Fibres

       Newspapers, flyers
                                                                                                                                         Boxes, egg cartons, tubes
                                                                                                                                           coffee trays (flatten)
                                      Magazines, catalogues, books                                           Cardboard boxes
                                         (remove hard covers)                                         (large quantities to be bundled
                                                                             Household Paper
                                                                                                              30" x 30" x 8")

                                                                         Containers
                                                                         ALL ITEMS TO BE LOOSE

   Steel & aluminum cans, aerosol                     Glass                   Cardboard Cans                                                 Plastics
                                                                                                       Cartons
cans (empty), metal paint cans (empty),    Bottles & jars (no ceramic,      (juice, coffee, etc.)                                       bottles, tubs, jugs
                                                                                                    & drink boxes
     aluminum foil and pie plates          window or drinking glass)                                                                     (#1 through #5)

                                                                            WASTE

                   Chip Bag / Candy
                                               Napkins / Soiled Paper      Condiment Wrappers             Food Waste             Foil Wrap   Fountain Cups
                       Wrappers
Woodstock Garbage
                                                                       & Recycling Collection

                                                                                 WOODSTOCK GARBAGE ROUTES
                                                                                 (All area boundaries are from centreline of road)
                                                                                                    —— MONDAY ROUTE
                                                                                                    —— TUESDAY ROUTE
                                                                                                    —— WEDNESDAY ROUTE
                                                                                                    —— THURSDAY ROUTE
                                                                                                    —— FRIDAY ROUTE

                                                                              WOODSTOCK RECYCLING ROUTES
                                                                              Same day as garbage, alternating every two weeks

                                                                                             A   Week 1          B     Week 2

                                                                                       Visit the ‘Waste App’ or ‘What Goes Where?’
                                                                                       Stay connected with the handy Wasteline app:
                                                                                       www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/residential-services/
                                                                                       whens-my-pickup.aspx
Bag Tag Requirements
Bag Tags must be stuck on the top half           One Bag Tag is needed for:                       Two Bag Tags needed for:
of the garbage bag. Both ends of the tag         • Each bag, maximum size 76×96 cm                • Large-sized bags, larger than 76×96 cm.
must be visible. If using a container, place       and maximum weight of 20 kg.                   • Each rigid container between 129–240 L.
the tag on top of the material inside.           • Each container less than 128 L in size.          Container must be in good repair.
Bag Tags are available at the Engineering Department, City Hall and other locations. For a complete listing, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca.
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