Listen, I don’t know who needs to hear this, but scheduling St. Patrick’s Day on a Tuesday right in the middle of March Break feels like a cruel, coordinated attack on parents everywhere. Between scrubbing mysterious green food dye off the kitchen counters and trying to launch my new side hustle creating and selling custom magnetic photos, my stress levels are officially peaking. I’m not saying I applied my heavy-duty men’s anti-wrinkle night cream at 2:00 p.m. yesterday just to cope with the chaos, but I’m not denying it either.

But we march forward. The kids are home, the green beer is flowing, and Spring officially arrives this Friday.

This week is about pacing yourself.

Pacing your snacks so you don’t run out by Wednesday of March Break.

Pacing your Guinness consumption on a Tuesday night.

And pacing your excitement for the first official day of Spring (because we all know April snowstorms are a very real threat).

Happy Moving Day! As of 8:30 a.m. today, the Town of Georgina’s brand-new Replacement Civic Centre is officially open to the public. If you need to pay a property tax bill, grab a dog tag, or access Service Georgina in person, you will now head to the new facility.

Remember: It’s the exact same address (26557 Civic Centre Rd.), but you need to use the brand-new driveway entrance located immediately south of the building to get into the visitor parking lot.

👉 View details about Georgina’s new Replacement Civic Centre

This Friday, March 20 at exactly 10:46 a.m., marks the vernal equinox—the first official day of Spring. While the ground might still be aggressively muddy, it’s a great time to start thinking about your yard.

A quick reminder that the Town’s bi-weekly Spring Yard Waste collection won’t officially begin until the week of April 13. Keep those kraft bags in the garage for a few more weeks!

With the wild freeze-thaw cycles we had last week, the roads took a beating. Town crews are actively out doing “cold patch” repairs. If you hit a crater on your commute that rattles your teeth, remember to report it through the Town’s online portal so it gets added to the priority list.

👉 Report a pothole using the Town of Georgina road issue reporting portal

A roundup of local business news and opportunities.

St. Paddy’s Local Boost: Tomorrow is a massive day for our local hospitality sector. Whether you’re hitting up The Mansion House, Ramblewood, or the Keswick Legion, remember to tip well and support our local servers who are working the hardest Tuesday shift of the year!

YSpace Networking: Have questions about getting your business online? YSpace North is continuing their incredible business workshops.

👉 Explore upcoming YSpace North entrepreneur workshops and digital marketing programs

👉 Get tickets and event details for Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd – The Wall

📅 Sat, Mar 21 | 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

📍 Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts (Keswick)

Celebrate the theatre’s 40th anniversary season with a massive show. Classic Albums Live performs Pink Floyd’s The Wall live, note for note.

👉 See vendor information and event details for the Spring Market at The Link

📅 Sun, Mar 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

📍 The Link (Sutton)

Shop local vendors and discover handcrafted goods, art, and tasty treats.

👉 See St. Patrick’s Day updates and live music schedule

📅 Tue, Mar 17 | All Day

📍 The Mansion House (Sutton)

Expect live music, Guinness stew, and a sea of green.

👉 Check tubing tickets, ski conditions, and March Break hours

📅 All Week

📍 The ROC – Georgina Recreation Outdoor Campus

Grab a tubing ticket and wear the kids out before dinner.

👉 See public skating schedules

📍 Magna Centre (Newmarket)

Daily public skating runs 1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. all week.

👉 Explore events and programs

📍 Sharon Temple National Historic Site

Free Public Skate on Monday, March 16 (12–2 p.m.).

👉 View swimming schedules

📍 Health & Active Living Plaza (East Gwillimbury)

Free Youth Public Swim on Friday, March 20 (7–9 p.m.).

MON Mar 16 · High 5°C | Low -2°C Partly cloudy and crisp. A decent start to the work week and March Break!

TUE Mar 17 (ST. PATRICK'S) · High 7°C | Low 1°C Cloudy with a high chance of green beer and St. Paddy's cheer! Mild enough to wait in line outside the pub!

WED Mar 18 · High 4°C | Low -3°C Rain showers turning into flurries overnight. March is still playing games with us—keep an eye out for slush and changing road conditions.

THU Mar 19 · High 6°C | Low 0°C Sun and clouds. It won't feel incredibly warm, but the snow continues to melt.

FRI Mar 20 (FIRST DAY OF SPRING!) · High 8°C | Low 2°C Mild and cloudy. A great day to hit the ROC for the final weekday of March Break, or maybe take a local walk! Self-Correction: Spring officially arrives at 10:46 a.m.!

SAT Mar 21 · High 10°C | Low 3°C A beautiful, warm Saturday. Perfect weather to catch a show at the Stephen Leacock Theatre!

SUN Mar 22 · High 7°C | Low 1°C Cloudy with a chance of light rain to close out the weekend. Grab an umbrella for the Spring Market!

Good luck this week, Georgina!

Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, entertaining a house full of energetic kids, or just trying to navigate the brand-new parking lot at the Civic Centre, remember to take a deep breath.

Spring officially arrives on Friday.

See you next Monday,

— Your Georgina Digest Team

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