ASK Studio Tour

ASK Studio Tour

One of my favourite annual event is the ASK Studio Tour.  Unfortunately the urgent necessity of stopping the spread of COVID means that we can’t go to the studios but we can still see the art.  We can purchase a piece for that bare wall, or perhaps a new piece...
ASK Studio Tour

What is the Story Behind That Photo?

Do you like to tell stories?  Are you inspired to make up a story when you see a painting?  If so, I think you will be interested in this ASK event:  timeless tales writing contest.  Seven intriguing images from King’s past are waiting for York Region writers of all...

King Community Clean-Up

Its wonderful spring and it is time to clean up the public areas of our beautiful King:  the streets and paths you enjoy walking on, the parks and the roads.  As always, we each need to be careful as we do the clean up, particularly when picking up garbage on streets...
ASK Studio Tour

Gypsy Moth: the offense

In late summer 2020 many people remarked on how the canopy of trees was being eaten away by gypsy moths.  Some tried to swat & capture the moths; and before that there was effort to trap  the caterpillars on tree trunks.  As we start to have warmer temperatures it...

Refreshed Community Improvement Plan

On Council March 29 agenda there is the proposed  refreshed Community Improvement Plan (CIP).  As expressed earlier when the draft was presented to Council in February I believe the CIP is “good” for King and I am very pleased with its evolution in terms...

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

On Council March 29 agenda there is a report recommending Council support for creation of a vaccination clinic at the Trisan Centre.  I am thrilled that the prework has been done to enable it to be opened as early as April 6 or 12 pending vaccine supply.  As reviewed...