East End Playground

11/01/2026

🎃🍬 The fun never ends at East End! 🧡

With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, we figured why not squeeze every last drop of fun out of the weekend and make as many memories as possible?!

And that’s what our Youth Council is all about — making the most of what we have and turning simple ideas into something special! 🥰

Today we kept the Halloween festivities rolling with comfy clothes, Halloween movies, a pancake and waffle breakfast, and some delicious homemade mac and cheese generously donated by one of our Youth Council families! 🧀❤️

And of course, the main event… our Trick-or-Treat Trading Post! 🍭🍫

The kids got right down to business, wheeling, dealing, negotiating and making some pretty serious candy trades! 😂 Turns out we’ve got some future entrepreneurs on our hands!

Another awesome day of laughter, full bellies, happy kids and memories made!

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make this Halloween weekend such a success! 🧡🎃

11/01/2026

🎃🧡 WOW, EAST END! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY! 🧡🎃

I am still smiling thinking about yesterday’s Trunk-or-Treat! 🥹

I have always been proud to be part of this community, but yesterday was one of those days that reminded me exactly why.

So many people told us they had never even heard of a Trunk-or-Treat before, let alone knew what to expect. But you know what? They showed up anyway. They decorated their vehicles, handed out candy, brought their families, volunteered their time, and embraced something new simply because it was an opportunity to bring our community together.

And THAT is what makes this community so special. ❤️

We estimate that we welcomed 75–100 trick-or-treaters alone! That’s not even counting the parents, grandparents, friends, and families who came along to enjoy the afternoon. We genuinely couldn’t be more thrilled with the turnout!

And can we talk about our East End Youth Council?! 👏 These kids were absolutely INCREDIBLE. Their enthusiasm, hard work, creativity, and willingness to jump in wherever needed made me so unbelievably proud. Watching our young people take ownership of their community and help create something special for its youngest members is exactly why we started this council in the first place.

What started as a little idea turned into an afternoon full of costumes, laughter, smiling faces, and neighbours connecting with neighbours.

To every single person who participated, volunteered, donated, brought a trunk, spread the word, or simply showed up with their little ones — THANK YOU.

Thank you for trusting the vision, even if you weren’t entirely sure what a Trunk-or-Treat was! 😂 Thank you for helping bring it to life, and thank you for continuing to prove that when a community cares, incredible things can happen.

I am so proud of what we accomplished together, and even prouder to call this community home.

What an incredible first year. I already can’t wait to see what we can do next Halloween! 🎃🧡

Until next year, East End! 🥰
-Amy

10/30/2026

10/26/2026

🎃🚗 HEY MINNOW LAKE! ANY MORE TRUNKERS OUT THERE?! 👻🍬

Our East End Playground Association Trunk-or-Treat is coming up, and we’re putting the invitation out to EVERYONE!

🚗 Families and friends
🏪 Local businesses
🚒 Community organizations
🏒 Sports teams and clubs
🙌 Coworkers, neighbours, and anyone looking to spread a little Halloween happiness!

You don’t need a fancy setup or an elaborate display! Just bring your vehicle, some treats, and a little community spirit! 🧡

Whether you’re a seasoned Trunker or thinking about joining us for the first time, we’d LOVE to have you!

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 East End Playground – Minnow Lake

📲 Interested in joining the fun?
Contact Amy Voz at 705-562-6289!

Let’s fill the parking lot with friendly faces, treats, and Halloween fun for our neighbourhood kids! 🎃

Tag a business, group, friend, or neighbour who might want to join us! 👇

10/03/2026

🎃🚗 TRUNKS, TREATS & HALLOWEEN FUN! 👻🍬

Our East End Youth Council has been busy planning a little Halloween magic for our community, and they need YOUR help! 🧡

Join us on Saturday, October 31, from 1–3 PM for our Trunk or Treat at East End Playground!

We’re inviting neighbours to pop their trunks, hand out some treats and help our youth create a fun, safe Halloween afternoon for our littlest trick-or-treaters! 🥰

No fancy decorations required (although we LOVE a little Halloween spirit!).

Activities are geared toward our youngest community members, but EVERYONE is welcome!

🚗 Want to register your trunk? Contact Amy at 705-562-6289.

Come out, support our Youth Council and help us make some sweet memories right here in our neighbourhood!

From our community, for our community. 🧡

Please share and help us spread the word! 🎃

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🎃🚗 DES COFFRES, DES BONBONS ET DU PLAISIR POUR L’HALLOWEEN! 👻🍬

Notre Conseil des jeunes du terrain de jeux East End prépare une belle activité d’Halloween pour notre communauté, et il a besoin de VOUS! 🧡

Joignez-vous à nous le samedi 31 octobre, de 13 h à 15 h, pour notre activité Trunk or Treat au terrain de jeux East End!

Nous invitons nos voisins à ouvrir le coffre de leur voiture, à distribuer des friandises et à aider nos jeunes à organiser un après-midi d’Halloween amusant et sécuritaire pour nos petits monstres! 🥰

Pas besoin de décorations élaborées (mais on adore un peu de magie d’Halloween!).

Les activités sont principalement destinées aux tout-petits, mais TOUT LE MONDE EST LE BIENVENU!

🚗 Vous souhaitez participer avec votre véhicule? Communiquez avec Amy au 705-562-6289 pour vous inscrire.

Venez encourager notre Conseil des jeunes et créer de beaux souvenirs avec nous, ici même dans notre quartier!

Par notre communauté, pour notre communauté. 🧡

Partagez la nouvelle et aidez-nous à faire passer le mot! 🎃

07/28/2026

📸 CALLING ALL EAST END PHOTOGRAPHERS! 📸

Have you snapped a great photo at one of our recent East End Playground events or activities? We’d love to see it!

Send us your best East End photo for a chance to have it added to our East End Memorial Photo Albums — helping us capture and preserve all the fun, memories, and community moments happening right here in our neighbourhood. ❤️

Please only submit photos that you are comfortable having printed and included in our albums.

🏆 PHOTO CONTEST!
Our East End Youth Council will review the submissions and vote for their favourite photo!

The winning photographer will receive a Summer Prize Package! ☀️🎉

From community events and Youth Council activities to candid moments of neighbours having fun — send us the photos that capture what makes East End special!

📩 Send your photos to us by private message!

We can’t wait to see East End through your eyes! 📸

07/25/2026

🎡🏆 to the Venne Family, the winners of our $50 Boston Pizza gift certificate, for completing our Scavenger Hunt! 🎟️🎉Boston Pizza

07/25/2026

I don’t even know where to begin.

Today was one of those days that reminds you just how special a community can be. ❤️

Our first-ever East End Summer Carnival exceeded every expectation I had. Seeing hundreds of smiles, children laughing, neighbours reconnecting, and so many new faces discovering everything our little corner of the city has to offer was incredibly heartwarming.

But the part that has stayed with me the most is watching our East End Youth Council shine.

Months ago, this was just an idea. Today, I watched these young people proudly welcome families, run activities, encourage younger children, solve problems, and truly take ownership of something they helped build. They painted our shed, planned activities, volunteered countless hours, and proved that when we believe in our youth, they will rise to every occasion.

To every member of our Youth Council: I am beyond proud of you. Your kindness, leadership, work ethic, and dedication inspire me more than you know. Today belonged to all of you.

To every volunteer, sponsor, donor, committee member, community partner, family, and neighbour who lent a hand—thank you. Whether you donated supplies, served food, set up tables, entertained kids, or simply came out to support us, you helped make today possible. It truly took a village, and what an incredible village we have.

I’m also so grateful for all of the conversations I had today. Meeting so many new people, hearing your ideas, your stories, and your excitement for our neighbourhood reminded me why community work matters so much. The East End is filled with people who care deeply about where they live and about one another.

Today wasn’t just a carnival. It was a reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together with one shared goal: creating something joyful for our families and believing in the next generation.

My heart is so full, and I couldn’t be prouder to call the East End home.

Here’s to the first of many. ❤️🎪🎉

Thank you, East End. We did something really special today. ❤️

Carol Voz Cory Voz

07/15/2026

NEW at East End. We purchased a used DVD player for $25 and before we spend more money we turn to our friends and supporters. If you have DVD’s (not BluRay) you’ve outgrown that are rated G or PG consider donating to East End. Cartoons, movies and sports would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

07/14/2026

NEW at East End. Never miss out on the fun! You can check out Upcoming Events on this outside poster board. Mounted beside the road entrance door.