March 29 - April 25 2018 Petrolia Connection

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

COMPOST DATES AND NEW CURBSIDE WOOD CHIPPING!

The Town of Petrolia has announced twelve compost
dates for 2018. Following last years change to using the
Waste Management depot on Progress Drive, Council has
approved the same location for this year.

Staff have worked with Waste Management to develop a 2018 DATES TO REMEMBER
schedule to best fit the needs of Petrolia residents and
have considered dates where it is more likely that compost TAX PAYMENTS
waste will be a larger concern for disposal, and time of day
for the depot to be open and available to accept the yard May 31, Aug. 31, Oct. 31, 2018
waste, and further, the type and location of the bins at the
depot to best assist residents in being able to safely FARMERS’ MARKET
deposit items. May 19— October 6, 2018

Residents of Petrolia can purchase a punch pass that OTHER EVENTS
Coming Soon!
entitles them to twenty visits for $20. They may visit more
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than once on the same day for multiple passes. 2018 Summer Season!

Acceptable materials include yard waste including leaves, THE CENTRE REGISTRATION
Visit www.ohdcc.com for details!
grass clippings, garden waste and brush including hedges,
LARGE ITEM WASTE COLLECTION
shrubs, woody plants. Materials that will not be accepted April 30—May4, 2018

are waste items, recyclables, sod, soil, sand, building We are always here to answer your questions! Please call us
at (519)882-2350 from Monday—Friday, reach out to us on
materials, stones, tree limbs and branches exceeding 4”.
Facebook or Twitter anytime, or send an e-mail to
Residents are asked not to bag brush and yard waste [email protected]!

together. Continued below.

COMPOST DATES AND NEW CURBSIDE WOOD CHIPPING! Continued from above. DETAILS ON PAGE 10!

As part of the approved capital budget for 2018, a wood chipper has been purchased by the Town of Petrolia,
and staff will be offering curbside wood chipping at no charge to residents eight times in 2018. Residents are
welcome to keep the wood chips, or Town staff will collect them. To help Town staff with wood chipping,
branches can be no more than 4” in diameter, and they must be placed in a neat pile at the curb. Piles cannot
exceed 4 feet in length, 10 feet in width and 5 feet in height. Staff ask that the items placed for chipping are
placed after 4:00 p.m. the day before, but prior to 7:00 a.m. on the dates defined on page 6. There is no set
route for chipping, but each residence will be part of the two-day route.

There are no changes to curbside leaf collection for the fall, which generally takes place from October to
December, three days a week; and Christmas Tree collection the week starting December 31.

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

UPCOMING EVENTS

 30—Petrolia Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt, register at noon
 30 and April 2—Town Hall is CLOSED for the Easter Holiday
 5 & 19—Central Lambton Family Health Team Walk in Therapy Clinics
 12-15—Petrolia Community Theatre presents: SHOOTOUT AT THE

SACRED HEART SALOON at Victoria Hall
 15—Royal Canadian Legion Breakfast
 17—Lions Meat BINGO 7pm—Lions Hall
 17—LCCVI Music Night at Victoria Hall
 18—VPP Volunteer Usher Sign Up at Victoria Hall, 6pm—all welcome!
 23—Town Council Meeting, Council Chambers, Victoria Hall, 7pm
 24—VPP Summer Theatre Season starts with “Good Ol’ Country Gospel”

 27—Greenwood Rec. Centre Post Renovations Celebration FREE SKATING!
11am-1pm, FREE pop, chips and a hotdog! Cupcakes and more!

 27 & 28—Town Wide Garage Sales
 28—Petrolia Fireman’s Association BBQ at the Firehall
 29—Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club “Run for the Groceries” at

Heidi’s YIG



WEEKLY EVENTS

 Saturday at 3pm—Legion Meat Raffle
 Thursday at 5:30pm – 7pm—Lion’s Club Meat Raffle at Haywood’s Bar & Grill
 Thursday at 6pm-730pm—Optimist Club Meat Raffle at Crabby Joe’s
 Tuesday from 7-8pm Toastmasters meet at the Petrolia Presbyterian Church. All welcome.
 Thursday—Darts at the Legion at 6:00 p.m.
 Thursday 9:00 a.m. – NOON, Rob Nesbitt, Town Planner, has office hours at Town Hall.

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE PETROLIA

 THE VPP SUMMER SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! Do you have tickets? Call today: (519)882-1221!

PUBLIC WORKS

Bluewater Power is working with the Town of Petrolia to replace water meters in town over the next three years. They will be starting
with older meters. Bluewater Power will contact you by mail and by automated phone message to arrange a time to make the change. If
you want to volunteer to have your meter changed please call (519)337-8201.

FINANCE

The Town of Petrolia offers electronic viewing of your Interim and Final property tax bills. By signing up for this service, you will be able to
view your bill in a PDF format that will be sent to your email address in February and August. You will no longer receive a paper copy of
the bill! If you currently do not receive a copy of your bill at all, you may also register for this option.

https://town.petrolia.on.ca/ebill-subscription/

To register for e-Billing, you will need your Roll Number and Address. If you are unsure of your Roll Number, please contact Town Hall at 519-882-2350.

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

Calling all artists, entertainers and food vendors: Art in the
Park Petrolia applications are now available on line
at www.artintheparkpetrolia.com

Event Dates: Friday, July 13th from 11 to 7 p.m. and Saturday July 14th from 9 til 5 in Victoria Park, Petrolia. Art
in the Park Petrolia is a juried and quota'd show. This arts event takes place during Side Walk Sale days in
Petrolia, so a great day to come downtown Petrolia. Don't miss the Rotary Youth Idol contest on July 14th at 1
p.m. Meet your friends and family at the Food Court, and enjoy our Children's area, and Artists spotlight tent,
all this and continuous entertainment in the bandshell. An Event not to be missed so be sure to mark your
calendars.
Further information on our website at www.artintheparkpetrolia.com or on our fb page : Art in the Park
Petrolia or call our registrar Barbara at 519-381-3558 or email us at [email protected]

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

MEETINGS:

2nd Monday of Each
Month December
through June

Please contact Wendy
Loosley for more information!

(519)882-2073
Or visit www.iodemargaretstokespetrolia.ca

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

Petrolia Library Activities! Monday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(519-882-0771) Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mobile Makerspace Equipment - The public has free access to Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
11:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
this equipment for the month; however, some of the equipment Friday (not open Sunday on
holiday weekend)
requires attendance at a workshop before being used Saturday

independently. Pre-registration for workshops (for ages 10 and Sunday

up) and programs (all ages) required.

Historic Photo Booth - Have your image blended into historic
photos of Lambton County.
Program - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 13.

Tales for Tots (Ages 0-3 with caregiver) Pre-register
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25.

First Friday Fun (Tween) Pre-register - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 6. Come out the First Friday of
each month to make a cool craft.

Tweens Chats & Chews (Tween) Drop-in - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, April 4, 18.
Petrolia Library Reading Group (Adults) Drop-in 10:00am. Thursday March 15 – Grab a coffee and join us!
Lively conversation about books and all sorts of other things. All Welcome.

Considerations for Natural Garden Design (Adult) Pre-register - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 20.
Discover the benefits, richness, and beauty of various wood features to consider for your gardens or
landscape.

Judith Orloff TED Talk and Book Discussion (Adult) Pre-register - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 27.
Transforming the face of psychiatry, Judith Orloff MD asserts that we are keepers of an innate intuitive
intelligence so perceptive that it can tell us how to heal — and prevent — illness. Yet intuition and
spirituality are the very aspects of our wisdom usually disenfranchised from traditional health care. Grab
one of her books from the library or just come for the TED Talk. Sure to ignite lots of lively conversation.

YMCA Settlement Services (Adult) Drop-in - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, April 18. YMCA
Immigrant/Newcomer Settlement Services - A representative will be available for one-on-one assistance
and information on the many services and programs available.

Wood Features: Design, Habitats and Garden Carpentry (Adult) Pre-register - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20. Learn how to create an interesting, natural, and diverse garden or landscape with
Lance Lane.

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

March 29—April 25, 2018

THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

A monthly publication of all things Petrolia!

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