Public Service Announcement: Holiday Hours & Activities in the Town of Lincoln

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Public Service Announcement

Lincoln, ON (December 15, 2022) - The Town of Lincoln wishes the community a safe and happy holiday season. Town facilities and services will have altered hours for the holidays. Please see below for details.

Town Hall

Monday, Dec. 26 – Friday, Dec. 30: Closed

  • Monday, Jan. 2: Closed

* Water samples will not be accepted during this time *

* The last day to drop off samples is Dec. 22 at Noon – samples will not be accepted on Dec. 23 – Jan. 2*




Fleming Centre

  • Saturday, Dec. 24 – Monday, Dec. 26:  Closed
  • Tuesday, Dec. 27: 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 28: 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 29: 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 30:  6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 31: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 1:  Closed

To view all available programs, please visit lincoln.ca  To register online, please visit lincoln.ca/recreation.



Pre-registration is required for all public skating programs. To register online, please visit lincoln.ca/recreation.



To book private ice rentals, please call 905-563-2799 ext. 319.



Winter Break Camp (4-12 years) | Tuesday, Jan. 3 - Friday, Jan. 6 | 9:00 a.m.  - 4:00 p.m. | Register via lincoln.ca/recreation



New Year’s Levee | Saturday, January 7, 2023 | Join Mayor Easton and Council to ring in the New Year.  Enjoy light refreshments, free family activities and skating from 2- 4 p.m. at the Fleming Centre.  More information at lincoln.ca  



Lincoln Community Centre

  • Saturday, Dec. 24 – Monday, Dec. 26:  Closed
  • Tuesday, Dec. 27: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 28:  8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 29: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 30: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 31 and Sunday, Jan. 1:  Closed

Jordan Arena

  • Saturday, Dec. 24 – Monday, Dec. 26:  Closed
  • Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Saturday, Dec. 31: Closed

Access to Jordan Lions Arena is through pre-scheduled events, including public skating programs or group rentals.

To view all available programs, please visit lincoln.ca

Pre-registration is required for all public skating programs. To register online, please visit lincoln.ca/recreation.

  • Sunday, Jan. 1:  Closed



To book a private ice rental, please call 905-563-2799 ext. 319



Hilary Bald Park

  • The outdoor skating rink is open; please visit lincoln.ca for more information.

Charles Daley Park

The toboggan hill at Charles Daley Park is ready for the winter season and will be open and available pending the arrival of snow.  Please note that the washrooms, Rotary bandshell, and upper picnic areas are closed for the winter season.

 

Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre

  • Saturday, Dec. 24 – Monday, Dec. 26:  Closed
  • Tuesday, Dec. 27: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 28: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 29: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 30:  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 31 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2:  Closed

 

Parking:  A small parking lot is located at the back of the building.



Admission:  Admission by donation (suggested $5).  All donations are greatly appreciated.



STEAM Camp | Tuesday, Jan. 3 – Friday, Jan. 6 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Register via lincoln.ca/recreation



Drop in at the museum to view the exhibits, take a break in our kid’s reading nook, or engage the family with our free museum explorer backpacks.



For more information, visit the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre website.

 

Lincoln Pelham Public Library (Fleming and Rittenhouse branches)

  • Saturday, Dec. 24 – Tuesday, Dec. 27:  Closed
  • Wednesday, Dec. 28 and Thursday, Dec. 29: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 30: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 31 – Monday, Jan. 2:  Closed

Winter Break Programs at the Library

  • Friday, Dec. 30: Get Ready for New Year’s Eve | Stop by between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to make a New Year’s hat and shaker to take home, whether you’re counting down at noon or midnight.  Drop-in, no registration is required. (Fleming Branch only).
  • Thursday, Jan. 5, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Use different craft supplies and see what you can make!   Drop-in, no registration is required.

For more information, visit the Lincoln Pelham Public Library website.

 

Ball’s Falls Holiday Trail



The Holiday Trail is an outdoor, evening trail walk experience featuring a 1.5 km (round trip) illuminated path through natural areas along the Niagara Escarpment and Twenty Mile Creek and through the 1800s heritage village of Glen Elgin at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area.  Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

  • December 2 – January 8:  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • December 24-26, 31 and January 1:  Closed

For more information, visit the Ball’s Falls Conservation Area website.

 

GO-VAXX Clinics

 

The Town of Lincoln continues to work closely with the Provincial government to deliver vaccines to the Lincoln community. 

 

The following GO-VAXX clinic is scheduled in Lincoln and available for bookings through the Provincial Booking System.  Walk-ins may be accommodated based on vaccine supply.

  • Tuesday, December 20 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Fleming Centre | Indoor Clinic
  • Wednesday, December 21 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Fleming Centre | Indoor Clinic
  • Thursday, December 22 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Fleming Centre | Indoor Clinic
  • Friday, December 23 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Fleming Centre | Indoor Clinic
  • Wednesday, December 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Lincoln Community Centre | Mobile Bus 
    • The December 28 clinic opens for bookings on December 25
  • Thursday, December 29 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Fleming Centre | Indoor Clinic

 

GO-VAXX mobile clinics are provincially run vaccine clinics with the necessary supplies and trained staff to provide vaccines safely. Vaccines will be administered per the Ministry of Health guidelines while supplies last.  All clinics are fully accessible.

Questions about clinics in Lincoln? E-mail vaccineclinic@lincoln.ca or visit our website for more information.

Eligibility:

GO-VAXX clinics provide:

  • the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for adults and youth ages 12 and up
  • the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, including, booster doses, for children aged five to 11
  • the bivalent mRNA COVID-19 booster for all eligible populations
  • The paediatric Moderna vaccine for children aged 6 months to 5 years of age will not be available.
  • Full details on eligibility.

Anyone from six months of age to 5 years can book an appointment or walk-in to get vaccinated at Niagara Region Public Health clinics.



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