The Town of Minto and the Palmerston Downtown Revitalization Committee are hosting what they hope will be the first of many Newcomers’ Welcome Receptions in Palmerston.
The reception will take place at the Palmerston Lions’ Heritage Park Pavilion from 6:30 to 8pm on Sept. 13.
This family-friendly event will provide newcomers to Palmerston and area the opportunity to meet each other and some of the locals, and learn more about the community through short presentations.
Attendees can also enjoy some local food and beverages.
In case of rain, the reception will be at the Palmerston CNRA Clubhouse.
The event was initiated by the Town of Minto Economic Development and Planning Committee and endorsed by the Palmerston Downtown Revitalization Committee.
The idea evolved further at a meeting in June that the Economic Development Department hosted with local realtors to better understand the reasons why people are moving to Minto and how Minto can be more inviting.
The Palmerston Downtown Revitalization Committee took leadership of the project as many committee members wanted to connect and welcome new residents.
The purpose of this event is for recent residents who have moved to Minto within the past year or so to meet fellow newcomers to Palmerston and to discover more about the community.
There will also be an opportunity to meet and have questions answered by Minto Mayor George Bridge and various council members, along with economic development staff and Palmerston business owners.
To RSVP in advance or for more details, contact marketing and community development coordinator Taylor Keunen at 519-338-2511, ext. 242 or taylor@town.minto.on.ca.
