What's Happening in Howick Newsletter

08/02/2024

Only 2 months until the fall fair!! Come celebrate 165 years with us , the theme for this year is “Corn! Natures Gold”

Cross your fingers that we have another year of fantastic weather , you asked and we answered - while we may not have been able to secure a midway, we are bringing in INFLATABLES!!

we are also taking team registrations now for the corn hole tournament 🌽😊

****IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO / ARE WILLING TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE 2024 FALL FAIR PLEASE SEND US A MESSAGE****

05/28/2024

Have you registered yet?!?
This helps us with planning teams for the fall, reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions!

https://page.spordle.com/howick/participant/1ef04ef9-76ca-6fe4-98fd-02278fe9e5d9

05/13/2024

This warmer weather and sunshine☀️ has us thinking of BBQ season🌭

Join us Saturday May 18th at Watsons Home Hardware Gorrie and support Howick Minor Hockey🏒
More details to come!

04/19/2024

Provincial Day Of Action On Litter
Tuesday May 14th, 2024

Howick! lets all do our part to create a greener, cleaner and more sustainable environment for ourselves and for future generations.

GET FEATURED ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA! Submit a photo of you and your collected garbage on May 14th to [email protected]

04/17/2024

Give your input before Apr. 26!

It takes 5 minutes and we want to hear from YOU! and learn what matters most to YOU, our residents.

Our partners Linton Consulting have developed a brief Questionnaire to assist us with developing our Strategic Action Plan.

👇Please complete the questionnaire online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Howick

We thank you in advance for completing the questionnaire before April 26, 2024.

03/07/2024

A big THANK YOU to our March sponsors!

Special note: We have a few midweek free skates during March break!

03/07/2024

02/19/2024

Plans for Tomorrow?

Enjoy FREE Skating this Family Day at the Howick Community Centre sponsored by the Howick Womens Institute.

12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm Enjoy some Hot Dogs, Cookies and Milk afterwards.

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01/04/2024

*NEW UPDATE*

Waste Management will be around TODAY to pick up your garbage is you were missed yesterday

Gough Road (East of Malcolm Line)
Creamery Road (From Mcintosh Line to Mud Lake Line South)
Orange Hill Road (From Mcintosh Line to Fordwich Line)
Salem Road (From Mcintosh Line to Fordwich Line)
Toll Gate Line (From Howick Turnberry Road to Orange Hill Road)

01/03/2024

East Side Garbage Collection Update

Waste Management advised us that some of the garbage collection was missed on the rural roads today due to ice.

We are working on an alternate date for collection, please watch Social Media for any updated, we are sorry for any inconvenience.

11/24/2023

Join us for some FESTIVE FUN for all ages!

At the Howick Community Centre
November 25th from 2pm - 10pm

You won't want to miss this!

11/24/2023

Come out this Saturday for Wing Night for Festival of Lights!

11/23/2023

Please do not forget this coming Friday Evenings 2023 Santa Claus Parade !!!
Bring the Kiddies to meet Santa a nd get there goodies . Entertainment upstairs at hall after Parade !!!!

11/15/2023

10/25/2023

Some local events to check out on Sunday!

This Sunday! October 29th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
We have teamed up with the Howick Fire Department for an afternoon full of excitement in Gorrie!

We are hosting our Walking Trail Grand Opening Celebration at the Trail Head in Gorrie 2068 George Street. Be sure to get there first as the FIRST 50 families will receive a FREE gift. We will have Hot Dogs, Drinks, and Halloween Treat Bags for the kids.

The Howick Fire Department has also been working hard to make the Fire Hall extra spooky! you won't want to miss this one!

08/26/2023

Looking forward to another fantastic fair ahead of us! See you Sept 29th & 30th for a weekend of fun at the annual Howick Turnberry Fall Fair !

Lots of great events scheduled this year you wont want to miss, schedule posted below! 🍂🎟️🤩

08/25/2023

Register Now!!

Join us for a fun afternoon of friendly competition, food, and drinks! And the best part, ALL PROCEEDS ARE GOING TOWARDS THE NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!

Don’t delay, 20+ teams and counting, spaces are filling up! Sign up now!

08/21/2023

https://howick.ca/government/employment-opportunities-in-howick

06/20/2023

Do you have any photos of recent community events or maybe a story that you'd like to share in the July newsletter? Email them to [email protected] by Wednesday June 21.

05/20/2023

Only a few weeks away!

Did you know that Gorrie and Fordwich have hosted community yard sales on the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of June for the last 10ish years? (maybe longer)

If you're hosting a yard sale and want to share your intersection/address, feel free to post it below.

04/14/2023

03/15/2023

This is a great share - look at what's happening in Howick!

Get Your SKATES READY!! ⛸
Royal LePage Don Hamilton Real Estate Brokerage is proud to partner with Corinne from Bare Necessities in Fordwich to provide a FREE public skate!!
You’re invited to join us at the Howick Arena on Sunday, March 19th from 12 to 2pm for FREE skating AND lunch!! That’s right our very own Larry Kuepfer, Larry Wilson, Bob Heimpel, Sue Bolognone and Abe Thiessen will be there serving free hot dogs & hot chocolate. 🌭

02/02/2023

We're Hiring!

02/02/2023

12/12/2022

Howick Township needs more options for child care. If you are considering bringing this service into your home, check out this training course offerred at Set7
This Certificate course will provide participants with
the necessary background knowledge to help them
launch and operate a home based daycare.
Every Saturday for 6 weeks. see details: