DISCOVER DESERONTO
OCTOBER 14-18, 2025
dESERONTO pUBLIC lIBRARY - oCT. 14, 2025
The Library will be the featured location, offering residents an opportunity to connect with staff and explore the wide range of services and programs available as a hub for learning, literacy, and community activity.
The Library will host an evening of programs from 5:30p.m -7:00p.m designed to promote Deseronto, with six interactive activities operating simultaneously:
1. Button Making Station
2. Scavenger Hunt with prizes
3. Origami Pumpkin crafting (back table)
4. Colouring activities
5. Regional History Display and access to the Reference Collection
6. Cooking program featuring grilled cheese or quesadillas, soup, and mug cakes
Library staff will be on site to provide regular library service, run the cooking program, and coordinate volunteers assisting with other activities.
fINANCE, aDMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE - OCT 15, 2025
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the senior students of Deseronto Public School will be participating in a Municipal Tour of the Town of Deseronto.
As part of this educational experience, students will visit and learn about the following municipal facilities:
Deseronto Community Centre – including the Arena, Fitness Centre, and an opportunity to play pickleball
Public Works Buildings – showcasing equipment as well as water and sewer operations
Deseronto Fire Department – tour of fire services and equipment
Deseronto Town Hall – introduction to local government and council chambers
This initiative is intended to provide students with a greater understanding of how municipal services operate and the important role they play in our community.
Students will engage in a Q&A session with the Mayor Johnston from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and gain hands-on experience in office reception duties.
We encourage residents to call us during the office hours and be assisted by a student at 613-396-2440
A special daytime council session will take place from 2:00p.m -3:00p.m for community members and students of DPS . DPS members will present to council as delegations, representing our community youth and Council will hold a Q&A Session with members of the public
dESERONTO FIRE DEPARTMENT - OCT. 15, 2025
The Fire Department will host an open house from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring multiple booths and demonstrations to showcase the department’s work and promote fire safety.
Activities will include:
· A Medical Booth displaying equipment and outlining medical response capabilities.
· A Fire Prevention Booth with education on smoke alarms, fire safety planning, and family fire escape plans. Children submitting fire-safety work will receive a coupon for free ice cream at Grandma’s Sweet Memories.
· A Community Emergency Management Coordinator Booth promoting preparedness and 72-hour emergency kits.
· A Recruitment Booth with information on becoming a volunteer firefighter, including demonstrations of firefighting gear and equipment.
· A Battery Recycling Station with brochures on safe disposal.
· A tentatively planned Smoke House simulation for children and families.
· A display of fire trucks, including frontline rescue, pumper trucks, and the parade pumper.
Light snacks will be provided in partnership with a Deseronto-based business.
Deseronto Public Works and Public Utilities - Oct. 16, 2025
Join us on Thursday, October 16 at the Deseronto Public Works Yard for an exciting evening featuring:
Open House – Meet the team and learn about the services that keep our Town running.
Touch the Trucks – Kids (and kids at heart!) can get up close to the equipment that keeps our roads, parks, and community safe along with trucks from the O.P.P and the Deseronto Fire Department.
Guided Tours – Sign up to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Deseronto Water and Sewer Plants and see how these essential services operate. Tours will be at 5:30p.m and 6:00p.m.
This is a family-friendly event and part of our Discover Deseronto Week celebrations. Come out, explore, and celebrate your community!
Deseronto Recreation Centre - Oct.18, 2025
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Deseronto Recreation Centre for an exciting day featuring community pride, minor hockey games, and a look back at the last 50 years of the Arena as part of our Discover Deseronto Week celebrations.
Event Highlights:
Historic Wall Unveiling – New historic plaques will be on display for public viewing.
Minor Hockey Action – Enjoy a full day of Deseronto Minor Hockey home games.
Community Time Capsule – Contribute items relating to the Town of Deseronto for a time capsule to be sealed and reopened in 2075.
50-Year Celebration Ceremony – A pregame acknowledgment and ceremonial puck drop before the Deseronto Bulldogs vs. Lindsay Barncats game.
Commemorative Ice Surface – This season, the rink will proudly feature a special 50th Anniversary logo celebrating five decades of operation.
A Ceremonial Puck Drop by Mayor Johnston prior to the Deseronto Bulldogs Senior “A” and the Lindsay Barncats at 6:20p.m
This is a family-friendly event—a chance to explore, connect, and celebrate our community together!