Tay Valley Township

Making things. Making friends. Possibly making a mess. Join us for Craft Corner at Maberly Hall!

Get ready to paint the holidays bright at our Christmas Craft Corner! This festive, hands-on workshop invites creators to transform wooden cutouts into personalized holiday keepsakes. Whether you want to deck your own halls or create a heartfelt, handmade gift, this is the perfect workshop to let your seasonal creativity shine.

Enjoy a warm, cheerful atmosphere filled with festive music, creative inspiration, and plenty of holiday spirit.
No prior painting experience is required. Grab a brush, pick your favorite holiday decor, and make some memories that will last for seasons to come!

Register Online https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/living-here/recreation/recreation-programs/craft-corner/

Oct 29th, 2026
Maberly Community Hall
10:00am – 12:00pm
Instructor: Julie Breeze

Municipal Office and Waste Site Hours - Thanksgiving Long Weekend.

The Municipal Office will be CLOSED on Monday October 12th for the Thanksgiving, and will re-open on Tuesday, October 13th at 8:30 a.m.

All Municipal Waste Sites will be OPEN on Monday, October 12th from 8am - 4pm

The Internet Outage has now been resolved.

Wednesday, October 7 - 9:35 a.m.

There is an internet outage in the area. Therefore there is no email or phone service at the Municipal Office.

Tay Valley Township’s Treasurer Ashley Liznick, was the recipient of the Engagement award at the recent 2026 Municipal Finance Officers’ Association (MFOA) Conference.

Ashley has been with the Township for 7 years and previously worked for 10 years at Allan and Partners where her focus was mostly municipal auditing.

Executive Director Donna Herridge of MFOA presented Ashley with the award.

“Ashley is very active in the monthly discussion forums, population under 10,000, as well as participating in the Eastern Ontario Treasurers Association (EOTA). Ashley is thoughtful and engaged. She is always willing to ask questions to help others learn. She shares her issues and concerns openly, honestly, and constructively. Ashley also readily supports her colleagues by offering helpful resources and responses whenever she can. Many financial staff in smaller municipalities wear many hats; juggling competing priorities and a wide range of technical responsibilities. Ashley understands these unique challenges and through her honesty, generosity, and support she helps others feel less alone.”

Council and staff of Tay Valley Township would like to congratulate Ashley on her award!

Less Cooking, more Connecting! That's Tay Valley Diner's Club! Register today for October 8th!
Join us for the next Tay Valley Diner's Club – Vegetable Lasagna and Caesar Salad.

Maberly Community Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Road on October 8th, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Registration is necessary and required.
Register Online https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/living-here/recreation/recreation-programs/diners-club/

If you don't have access to the internet, you can also call the Municipal Office 613-267-5353 ext.110 to register.

Limited space available so be sure to register right away.
Need a ride? Call the Municipal Office and let us know! 613-267-5353 ext. 110

Stay steady this fall! Join us for a Fall Prevention Workshop and pick up practical tips to help prevent slips, trips and falls.

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults in Canada.
The good news is that many falls are preventable. Learning about your risks and how to reduce them is one of the most important things you can do to stay independent as you get older.

In this workshop, we will explore how to prevent falls. You will learn about risk factors including decreased muscle strength and balance, and hazards in and around the home. The workshop will include an active component, where you will learn some simple daily exercises you can do at home to stay strong.

Register Online
https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/living-here/recreation/recreation-programs/workshops/

October 6th, 2026 - 1pm -3pm
Maberly Community Hall
180 Maberly Elphin Road

For over 35 years, the Perth Autumn Studio Tour has welcomed visitors into the creative spaces of artists working in the countryside just west of Perth, Ontario.

Every Thanksgiving weekend, local makers, craftspeople, and artists open their rural studios for two days of conversation, connection, and discovery.

October 10 & 11 - 10am - 4pm

Migration Season: Activated. Join us for the last Tay Valley Birdwatching Session for 2026!

Join us on Tuesday, October 20 at 8:30 AM for a scenic 3 km round-trip walk along the Tay-Havelock Trail! We'll explore the views over McGowan Lake and look for seasonal waterfowl, including Trumpeter Swans.

Meeting Spot: Park along Old Brooke Rd near the Tay-Havelock Trail intersection (just south of Hwy 7, ~2 km east of Maberly; 44°50'16.7"N 76°30'20.9"W).

Expect a relaxed 2 to 3-hour walk, all are welcome!

Register Online https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/living-here/recreation/recreation-programs/bird-watching/

Want to check if you're registered to vote this fall? Need to update your voter information?

To check if you are on the Voters' List, you can call 613-267-5353.

Until October 26th, residents can visit Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to:

- Add your name to the Voters' List
- Correct your information
- Update your details if they've changed
- Request the removal of a deceased person's name from the Voters' List

The Voter Help Centre, located at the Municipal Office - 217 Harper Road, will be open on October 19th to October 23rd from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., October 24th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Noon) and October 26th from 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Election Day).

Proper identification and proof of residence is required.

A Voter Information Letter will be mailed directly to electors early October 2026, providing voters with a PIN which will allow individuals to vote 24 hours a day for 10 days from any telephone or any device connected to the internet.

Voting takes place by internet and telephone from October 19th to October 26th, 2026.

Making sure your information is up to date now will help ensure you're ready to vote. Please bring acceptable identification when submitting an application for changes to the Voters' List.

For more election information, visit https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/municipal-government/elections/