Community Engagement
2025 Centre Hastings Touch A Truck Event & Info
Touch A Truck Event– Centre Hastings' 1st Ever!
Hosted by the Municipality of Centre Hastings
Get ready for a night of big wheels, big fun, and big community spirit!
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Truck Set Up Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Public Access: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Madoc & District Recreation Centre Arena Parking Lot, 45 Cooper Road
🚛 Explore & Interact
Kids (and grown-ups!) can climb, touch, and explore a variety of trucks, heavy equipment, emergency vehicles, and more!
🍔 BBQ by the Madoc Lions Club – Donations Only
Come hungry! Enjoy a delicious BBQ while supporting a great local organization.
🎯 Games & Fun Zone for Kids
Interactive games, and colouring sheets will keep the little ones smiling all evening long!
🚨 Want to Participate?
We’re still welcoming businesses, organizations, and individuals with trucks, machines, or unique vehicles to join the fun. Bring your rig for display, demonstration, or hands-on interaction!
📞 Contact us to register or learn more.
Community Development Officer: Brock Kerby
Let’s make this a night to remember for the whole community!
🚛 Calling All Local Businesses! 🚜
Municipality of Centre Hastings -Touch-a-Truck Event -
The Municipality of Centre Hastings is excited to host a Touch-a-Truck event, and we're inviting local companies to take part! This is a great opportunity to showcase your vehicles, equipment, and services in a fun, family-friendly environment.
If your business would like to participate, please contact our Community Development Officer, Brock Kerby, for more information.
A date will be announced soon after we review interest from potential participants. A Touch A Truck package will be sent to interested parties.
📧 Contact: Brock Kerby
📨 bkerby@centrehastings.com
Let’s work together to create a memorable event for families in Centre Hastings!
Call for Participants – Touch A Truck Event
The Municipality of Centre Hastings is excited to host our 1st-ever “Touch A Truck” community event on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with public access from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. It will take place at the Madoc & District Recreational Centre Arena parking lot, 45 Cooper Road—and we’d love for you to be part of it!
Who’s invited: We’re welcoming individuals, businesses, companies, and organizations with trucks, heavy machinery, public service vehicles, or unique transport to participate—whether it’s for display, live demonstrations, or interactive engagement.
What we offer:
-A dedicated spot for your vehicle or display
-Opportunity to meet and engage with the community
-Recognition in event marketing and social media
-A fun, family-friendly environment to showcase your vehicles
If your business would like to participate, please contact our Community Development Officer, Brock Kerby, for more information.
Email: bkerby@centrehastings.com
Please return this form to this email.
2025 Summer Schedule - Free Drop-in Program
We are pleased to offer accessible and engaging programming for local families this summer! The Municipality of Centre Hastings will be hosting weekly themed special events for 7 consecutive weeks, beginning Thursday, July 10th, 2025, along with additional Friday events held twice monthly (4 total).
Program Schedule
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Wednesdays:
Themed drop-in activities
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Fridays:
Additional special events held twice a month
(Total of 4 events over the summer)
Important Information
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Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Programs are intended for individual families only—not organizations or group bookings.
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All participants must be signed in upon arrival for safety and attendance tracking.
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A parent or guardian must be on-site for the duration of each session.
Stay tuned for weekly activity themes and Friday event details—we look forward to seeing you there!
🎨 Looking for Something Fun to Do With the Kids This Thursday?
Join us on July 10th, 2025 for a creative afternoon at Centre Hastings Park (Arts Centre)!
🌀 Activity: Make Your Own Tie-Dye T-Shirt
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Centre Hastings Park – 24 Seymour St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
(Due to scheduling conflicts, this drop in session will be on this Thursday)
Our Special Events Youth Coordinator will be leading this hands-on activity as part of our Summer 2025 Free Drop-In Program. These sessions are designed to promote community involvement, physical activity, and creative play in a safe, inclusive environment.
- No registration required – just sign in and drop in!
- Please bring a white t-shirt to tie-dye.
- Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited supplies.
🎨🪁 Looking for Something Fun to Do With the Kids This Wednesday?
Join us on July 16th, 2025 for a creative afternoon at Centre Hastings Park (Arts Centre)!
🪁 Activity: Design Your Own Kite
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (while supplies last)
📍 Location: Centre Hastings Park – Arts Centre
Led by our Special Events Youth Coordinator, this hands-on craft is part of our Summer 2025 Free Drop-In Program—a series designed to encourage community engagement, physical activity, and imaginative play in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
-No registration required, just sign in and drop in!
-Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited supplies.
🎨🪁 Looking for Something Fun to Do?
Join us July 23rd,2025 for a glowing, neon-bright creative afternoon at Centre Hastings Park (Arts Centre)!
🪨💡 Activity: Glow in the Dark Rock Painting
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (while supplies last)
📍 Location: Centre Hastings Park – Arts Centre
24 Seymour St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
Get creative with vibrant neon paints and decorate your very own glowing rock masterpiece! Each participant also gets (1) free glow in the dark rock to take home.
This hands-on session is led by our Special Events Youth Coordinator and is part of our Summer 2025 Free Drop-In Program—designed to encourage imagination, movement, and community fun in a safe and inclusive space.
-No registration required, just sign in and drop in!
-Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited supplies.
🚧🪜🟠Looking for Something Wednesday?
Week 4: July 30th, 2025 — Obstacle Course Challenge
Join us for an exhilarating Outdoor Obstacle Course at Centre Hastings Park
🚧🪜 Activity: Outdoor Obstacle Course
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Centre Hastings Park
24 Seymour St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
Put your skills and energy to the test in this exciting course—run, climb, and navigate your way through a fun-filled afternoon of movement and adventure!
This hands-on event is led by our Special Events Youth Coordinator and is part of the Summer 2025 Free Drop-In Program, designed to spark imagination, promote physical activity, and build community in a safe, inclusive space.
-No registration required, just sign in and drop in!
-A parent/guardian must be on site during these activities
Join us August 6th,2025 for Crafting a Nest, Paint the Rest at Centre Hastings Park (Arts Centre)!
🟩 Week 5 Activity: Decorate Your Own Bird House
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (while supplies last)
📍 Location: Centre Hastings Park – Arts Centre
24 Seymour St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
🎨 🐦 🏠 Get creative and decorate your very own birdhouse to take home! This fun hands-on craft is perfect for all ages and helps bring art and nature together in a bright and colourful way.
This session is led by our Special Events Youth Coordinator and is part of our Summer 2025 Free Drop-In Program—designed to encourage imagination, movement, and community fun in a safe and inclusive space.
- No registration required – just sign in and drop in!
- A parent/guardian must be on site during these activities.
- Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited supplies.
https://centrehastings.com/living-here/community-engagement/
🎨🧲 Join Us Wednesday! 🎉🧲🎨
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, August 13
🟩 Week 6 Activity: Paint Your Own Figurines with Magnets
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (while supplies last)
📍 Location: Centre Hastings Park – Arts Centre
24 Seymour St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
🖌️✨ Let your creativity shine! Paint your very own figurine with a built-in magnet—perfect to display on your fridge! This hands-on craft is great for all ages and brings together art and nature in a fun, colourful way.
Led by our Special Events Youth Coordinator, this activity is part of our Summer 2025 Free Drop-In Program, designed to spark imagination, promote movement, and build community—all in a safe and inclusive space.
- No registration required – just sign in and drop in!
- A parent/guardian must be on site during the activity.
- Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis due to supply limits.
We can't wait to see you there! 🎉🧲🎨
2025 Summer Schedule - Special Events
🎉 Looking for Something Fun to Do With the Kids This Friday?
Join us for an Outdoor Games Afternoon at Centre Hastings Park!
🗓️ Date: Friday, July 11th, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Centre Hastings Park
24 Seymour St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
Led by our Special Events Youth Coordinator, this exciting event is part of our Summer 2025 Free Drop-In Program — a fun, safe, and inclusive way to get active and connect with the community.
🎯🏐🥏🏸🫧 What to Expect:
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A variety of outdoor games like volleyball, badminton, Can Jam, cornhole & more!
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Encouragement of physical activity and creative play
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A welcoming, family-friendly environment
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No registration required — just sign in and drop in!
Come out and join the fun — we can’t wait to see you there!
2025 Municipality of Centre Hastings Summer Schedule
🦅 The Eyrie: Birds of Prey Returns to Centre Hastings!
📅 Friday, July 25th, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Centre Hastings Park – Arts Centre Stage
24 Seymour St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
Get ready for an up-close and unforgettable encounter with raptor birds!
The Eyrie: Birds of Prey will be showcasing a live demonstration featuring a variety of majestic raptors. This is a rare opportunity to witness these powerful birds in action and learn about their incredible adaptations and role in nature.
🦉 Hawks, owls, falcons—and more!
🎤 Live educational presentation
🪑 Bring a lawn chair for comfortable seating!
🎟️ Free event – no registration required!
Don’t miss this exciting and educational wildlife experience!
https://www.centrehastings.com/living-here/community-engagement/
Free Dental Care for Seniors & Children- Mobile Dental Clinic Coming to Centre Hastings!
Free Dental Care for Seniors & Children- Mobile Dental Clinic Coming to Centre Hastings!
The South East Health Unit (formerly Hastings Prince Edward Public Health) will be offering no-cost dental care through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Healthy Smile Ontario Program. As part of this initiative, a mobile dental clinic will be visiting your region to provide dental hygiene services.
Here’s what you need to know:
Who’s it for:
• Eligible seniors (65+) of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
• Children and youth 17 years old and under who can not afford to access dental care
What’s offered: Free Routine Dental Care
Where: Park Overflow Car Parking lot in Centre Hastings (38 Seymour St West, Madoc)
When: Clients are booked by appointment through Public Health- 613-966-5500 ext. 680
Clients may call Public Health to book an appointment or for additional information on the programs and how to apply.
Fish For Free 2025
Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing licence if you want to fish during:
- Father’s Day Weekend (June 14–15, 2025)
- Family Fishing Week (June 28–July 6, 2025)
Free fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing during a free fishing period you must:
- follow conservation licence catch limits
- obey size limits and sanctuaries
- follow the fishing regulations
- carry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth
Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
TackleShare loans out rods and reels for free. New anglers can gear up at locations across the province including:
- Ontario provincial parks
- conservation authorities
- libraries
Volunteer Recognition Wall
January 3rd, 2025
Over the past year, as Mayors, we have been working together with a small committee to review the best way for our communities to recognize the accomplishments of those who have made our areas a better place in which to live and to instill pride in the place we all call home.
Our work is now at the stage we want to share our findings with you and to invite your input to the important next phase of nominating those who merit public acknowledgment for their efforts.
We have decided to receive nominations of those who have made exceptional efforts and achieved special results in the categories of volunteerism, athletics, academic and research and business prowess. These nominations may even go back in time to recognize such contributions.
Volunteerism pertains to working with local charities to meet proven results and in the development of our youth; athleticism captures those who have achieved provincial, national or world standards; academic and research covers those who have brought pride to our municipalities in their publications and awards, and business leaders being those who have achieved major success in meeting client needs and in employing others.
Persons who are chosen each year by a selection committee will have their names put up on a RECOGNITION WALL in the Kiwanis Hall for all to see (similar to the Donor Wall in the Tri Area Medical Centre) and have their story presented on the website of their Municipality and on Facebook. A donation of $100 will be made in their name to the charity of their choice.
You are invited to nominate persons by submitting their name and a brief summary of their accomplishments by March 31 to:
Wall Committee, P.O. Box 95 Madoc Ontario, K0K 2K0 or electronically to
Wall Committee@yahoo.com Final selections will be made public by June of each year.
It is believed that this project not only displays a fine partnership between our Municipalities, but also shows our appreciation for our residents' talents, in enriching our lives.
Tom Deline, Centre Hastings, Mayor
Loyde Blackburn, Madoc Township, Mayor
Here is the fun section of our website! A variety of activities for our youth and as well special events that are going on within our community.This is where you'll find everything you need to know about some of our local programs!
Holiday Activities Zone
Here is a variety of Easter colouring sheets for the kids! Have fun and Hoppy Easter!!!!
Honour Our Veterans Banner Program
The Municipality of Centre Hastings has been in partnership with the BIT & Madoc Legion Branch 363 with this program since 2021.
This fantastic program showcases our veterans and members who paid the supreme sacrifice.
The banners are placed up throughout Centre Hastings and the area from September to November.
Applications are available at the Madoc Legion Branch 363 & Mackenzie Mills Emporium.
For participants who are interested in the banner program, please click the application form:
Honour Our Veteran Banner Program Application Form - 2025
Municipality of Centre Hastings Community Tree Event
Every year, the Municipality of Centre Hastings collaborates with Quinte Conservation for the Community Trees Event. During this event, the Council and staff distribute a selection of trees at no cost to the residents of Centre Hastings. This initiative is exclusive to local residents, with each person allowed to take home up to five trees.
This year's Community Tree Event is scheduled for May 3rd at the Art Centre, located at 24 Seymour St W, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0, from 9 AM to 12 PM (while supplies last).
Remember to bring a container for your seedlings and ensure the roots stay cool, dark, and moist until you can plant them. Together, let’s enhance the greenery of our community!
See you there!!!
Municipality of
Centre Hastings
7 Furnace Street,
PO Box 900,
Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
Phone: 613-473-4030