Events Calendar
Upcoming Events in Ward 35
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Greenprint: 2008 Toronto Building Renovation Forums
Observed by local government across Canada and the U.S., the theme of the 2007 week is: “Building smarter …for disasters and everyday life”. Through building codes, applicable law and regulations, Toronto Building staff help ensure the safety of buildings that Torontonians occupy in their everyday lives.
In addition to information about safe, healthy, accessible and environmentally sound buildings, other City divisions provide advice that can help homeowners improve and maintain their homes.
The dates and location for forums are as follows:
• Thursday, May 3 - Scarborough Civic Centre
• Monday, May 7 - Toronto City Hall
• Wednesday, May 9 - North York Civic Centre
• Tuesday, May 15 - Etobicoke Civic Centre
• Thursday, May 17 - York Civic Centre
From 7:00 to 8:00 pm, brief presentations will cover these topics:
• how to get city permits and other approvals
• energy and water efficiency
• financing
• working with contractors
Ward 35 Environment Day
Ward 35 Environment Day
Date: May 10, 2008
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: WA Porter CI (40 Fairfax Crescent)
It is a great opportunity to dispose your household hazardous waste, broken electronics or computers, pick up free compost and to exchange your blue and green bins.
14th Annual Farlinger Ravine Neighbourhood Clean-up and Planting
2 - 4 pm Saturday, May 10 - 14th Annual Farlinger Ravine Neighbourhood Clean-up and Planting: All are welcome as the neighbours and friends of the creek stage their 14th annual clean-up - one of the best in the City - and plant 125 trees and shrubs. Litter bags, gloves, and plants supplied by the City of Toronto, but bring leather gloves and rakes if you've got 'em. Wheelbarrows always welcome. Contact Janet or Harry for more information at 416 261 4536, especially if you want to attend the potluck BBQ after the event. If you are unfamiliar with this area, park on Foxridge near Kennedy, south of Eglinton, and walk north 500 meters to the second bridge. Event partners to be listed soon. Rain or shine, so please dress appropriately, with sturdy footwear.
Celebrate Toronto's People, Dogs and Parks
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in partnership Toronto Animal Services,invite you to come celebrate people, dogs and parks at Great City Great Dogs: A Partnership in Responsible Dog Ownership.
Great City Great Dogs is a part of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation's People, Dogs and Parks Strategy, which provides a consistent approach to the provision of off-leash areas within Toronto's parks system and takes into consideration the interests of a variety of park users.
In addition to learning about the City's new off-leash area and commercial dog walker policies, participants will also:
Discover new dog-friendly training techniques and resources
Visit vendors and pet services at the 'Barketplace'
Experience demos and participate in activities
Licence their dog onsite
I invite you to join us at Withrow Park on Saturday, May 10 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Withrow Park is located at 725 Logan Ave.
Please bring your dog on a leash.
Toronto Police Community Liaison Committee Picnic
The Toronto Police 41 Division Community Liaison Committee would like to invite you to its annual picnic
Date: May 15
Time: 4pm
Location: 41 Division Headquarter, 2222 Eglinton Av. E., Toronto, ON , M1K 2M2
Meet and Greet with Councillor Heaps!
On Saturday May 22nd, 2008 join Councillor Adrian Heaps and staff at the Price Choppers at 6 Greystone Walk Drive (Danforth Road and Midland Avenue). The Councillor will be on hand to meet and greet ward 35 residents now that the better weather is here. Join us at the garden tent from 3pm to 7pm, look for the Councillor's banner.
See you there!
Ward 35 Compost Day
Councillor Adrian Heaps Ward 35-Scarborough Southwest invites you to the Ward 35 Free Compost Day
Start your gardens with free compost courtesy of your Ward 35 Councillor
Date: May 23, 2008
Time: 6:30 until supplies last
Location: Corvette Public School (parking lot), 30 Corvette Avenue
One truck load per resident. Please bring your own shovel and container.
Annual Group Bicycle Ride and Pancake Breakfast
Group bicycle ride from different parts of the city starts at 7:30.
Thank you for riding your bike!
Your free hot breakfast starts at 8:30 am, featuring fair-trade organic coffee, pancakes syrup, fruit croissants and more, all served up with biodegradable plates and utensils. Come check out the open air fair on the square featuring a variety local bike and community groups.
For more information contact:
Phone: 416-392-7592
Address:
Nathan Philips Square
Check www.toronto.ca/cycling for more detail
St. Lawrence Market Criterium Bike Race
Date: Friday, May 30, 2008
Start time: 06:00 PM End time: 10:00 PM
Location: St. Lawrence Market (Front and Jarvis)
This 950 meter course is designed for high-speed racing, sure to provide excitement for spectators and racers alike. Riders will reach speeds in excess of 60 km/h as they fly through closed city streets.
For more information contact:
Phone: 416 392 7592
2nd Annual Councillor Heaps - Clairlea Fun Fair
Last year's hugely successful Ward 35 Carnival returns to Scarborough Southwest!
Saturday June 7, 2008 from 11am to 3pm
Clairlea Public School
25 Rosalind Crescent
(Edge Park Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue)
This year, the Clairlea School Council is cohosting this exciting event. It will be bigger and better than last year with entertainment, inflatable slide, jumping castles, basketball toss along with the ever-popular dunk tank!
Mark your calendar for this afternoon of fun, food and entertainment.
Don't forget your hat and sunscreen!
Rain or shine...See you there!
Santamonica &Birchmount Neighbourhood Street Sale
The Santamonica Birchmount Neighbourhood Association is organizing the 2nd Annual Street Sale in our neighbourhood.
Date:Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time:8:00 a.m.
Location: The neighbourhood is on the southwest corner of Birchmount and Lawrence - enter through Elfreda Ave., Newlands Ave., and Santamonica Blvd.
Our neighbourhood is on the south-west corner of Birchmount and St. Clair
All residents of the neighbourhood are welcome to participate.
Everyone else is welcome to visit us and find a bargain! Last year we had over 30 homes holding garage sales and this year we hope to have many more.
Please contact sbna@sympatico.ca for more information.
See you there!!
Tuesday June 17th, 2008 marks ‘Neighbours Night Out’—Get to Know Your Neighbours and Help Build a Safer Community
Toronto is a City of communities, where enthusiastic and energetic people contribute to making their neighbourhoods a lively and vibrant place to live, work and play.
Neighbours’ Night Out is a wonderful event that allows neighbours and community groups to have a “Fun Evening”, where people on the same street meet their fellow residents and learn more about each other and building community spirit.
It’s easy to organize and when you register with the Crime Prevention Association of Toronto (CPAT) you will receive flyers, crime prevention information and event ideas. By joining together in the spirit of celebration and fun, the people of Ward 35 can strengthen their sense of community, help discourage crime and contribute to the safety of their neighbourhoods.
For more information: call 416-225-1102 or visit www.cpatoronto.org