Jason Brass

Join me tomorrow, Sunday, August 9, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Downtown Acton for one of our community’s biggest celebrations of the year!

The 2026 Acton Leathertown Festival features over 100 local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and the chance to support our vibrant local businesses. Whether you are shopping, exploring, or catching up with neighbours, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

I will be at the festival throughout the day and am looking forward to connecting with residents. Please stop by and say hello!

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/3084928448370198/?active_tab=discussion

Your vote will shape the future of Halton Hills on October 26.

Make sure you are ready to have your say by checking, updating, or adding yourself to the voters list using the online tool at www.RegisterToVoteON.ca before the August 12 online deadline.

For details on eligibility, accepted ID requirements, or to get registered today, visit RegisterToVoteON.ca or call 1-866-242-3025.

Every vote matters. Take a minute today to confirm your registration!

Protecting the Character of Our Hamlets

Halton Hills’ hamlets each have a unique identity shaped by their history, landscapes, streetscapes, and built form.

A proposed Hamlet Character Preservation Structure would help ensure future planning and infrastructure decisions respect what makes these communities distinct.

Learn more at https://jasonbrass.ca/protecting-the-character-of-our-hamlets/

There are plenty of community events, local celebrations, and neighbourhood gatherings scheduled across Halton Hills this weekend.

Here is what is planned around our community:

Saturday, July 25

Hope in Every Step Halton Hills Walk

Join the community at 11:00 AM for a walk in support of survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, raising critical funds and awareness for Halton Women's Place. Participants will meet at the corner of Church and Main Street by Knox Presbyterian during the Georgetown Farmers' Market. A $20 donation is recommended.

Children's Business Fair 2.0

Support local youth entrepreneurs at St. Andrew's United Church (89 Mountainview Rd S, Georgetown) from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Admission is free, and the fair gives young leaders the chance to launch their own businesses, featuring handmade crafts, artwork, 3D printed items, games, and sweet treats.

Toronto Rock NLL Championship Celebration & BBQ

Head over to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 197 in Acton from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM to celebrate Acton native Brad Kri and his National Lacrosse League Championship victory with the Toronto Rock. Attendees can drop by for autographs, photo opportunities with the NLL trophy, and a community barbecue.

Dirty Adventures Scuba Grand Expansion Party

Dirty Adventures Scuba in Georgetown is holding their ribbon cutting and Grand Expansion Party starting at 5:00 PM. Drop in to help celebrate their new shop expansion and enjoy food, games, and local community activities.

Glen Williams Movie in the Park

EverNorth Renovation & Construction is hosting a free outdoor movie night at Glen Williams Park. Festivities start at 7:30 PM, with the movie beginning at sunset. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends out for a great summer evening under the stars.

I always look forward to supporting our local organizations and connecting with residents at community events. I hope to catch up with many of you out and about this weekend. If you see me, please stop by to say hello.

If your local organization has a community event scheduled for this weekend that was not included here, please share the details and status updates in the comments section below.