West Neighbourhood House proudly presented Ric Amis and Kelly Foote at their AGM with the 2024 Sir James Woods Award for outstanding community development. As volunteer leaders with the Parkdale Residents Association, they’ve shown exceptional dedication to advocating for inclusive local arts, better public spaces, and comprehensive community information. Their tireless efforts have made the Parkdale Residents Association a vital resource for the Downtown West neighbourhood, helping residents stay informed and engaged with the issues that matter most.

The Parkdale Residents Association is looking for more people passionate about community engagement, bring unique talents, and are eager to help connect with the community.

Celebrate the Parkdale Caribbean Food Festival & Sidewalk Sale on Sunday, August 4th from 12 Noon to 8:00 PM at the Green P Lot at Queen St. W. and Callender St. (in honour of Michelle Davis).

The Sidewalk Sale will be all along Queen Street from Dufferin to Roncesvalles. Feast on great Caribbean food, listen to live music and purchase great stuff from local merchants.

This season the Market will be run on Wednesdays from July 10 to August 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. in Masaryk Park.

This summer at the Community Food Market you can expect fresh, local produce at low-cost prices and local food vendors such as Sonam’s Momos, Rahma’s Samosas, and other baked goods. There will be a wide variety of local vendors and artisans selling beauty products, candles, art, and much more! You can also explore the services offered by local partners and community outreach initiatives at tables hosted by local Parkdale organizations.

Urban Beekeeping is back at Exhibition Place, an interactive beekeeping experience with the hives on the roof of Enercare Centre.

Exhibition Place is pleased to be working with Toronto Bee Rescue to bring this educational and fun workshop to the residents of Parkdale and Toronto.

Join this two hours of hands-on fun, which includes a honey harvest experience inside Enercare Centre with uncapping and spinning frames, filtering honey, and bottling your very own jars!

Register for either July 4th or July 6th events – https://www.explace.on.ca/community-event

A not to be missed street event in South Parkdale.

Brought to you by your neighbours on Cowan Ave. (South of King).

Exhibition Place has scheduled its first in-person Community Liaison Consultation Meeting for 2024 on Wednesday, May 29^th where they will provide updates on Exhibition Place and upcoming events. The meeting program is posted on the Exhibition Place Community Information page (https://www.explace.on.ca/community-information/). The Zoom meeting details and link are provided below. 

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: This will be an in-person held in Enercare Centre, StudioEx

If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, you can join the meeting via the Zoom meeting link or call to one of the dial-in numbers below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83161980567?pwd=B7PFI3wVM3tlcnBhpaKe3ahM2bHwYW.1
Meeting ID: 831 6198 0567
Passcode: 0

Dial by your location
647 374 4685 Canada
647 558 0588 Canada

Join this in-person and online Community Consultation Meeting to learn more about the proposed development application for a new 10-storey infill residential building at 1337-1355 King St. W. The existing apartment building (Phoenix Place) at 1355 King St. W. will be fully retained on the site.

A total of 92 affordable rental housing units are proposed, including 10 rental replacement units in 5,500 square metres of residential floor space. A total of 8 parking spaces with access from Dunn Ave.

This is the community’s opportunity to share your thoughts and give feedback to the Councillor, city staff and the developer (Parkdale United Church Foundation). To attend this meeting either in-person or virtually please register below.

Date: Tuesday, June 4th, 2024
Time: In-person 6:00 – 8:00 PM or Online 7:00 – 8:00 PM

In-person Location: 1355 King St. W. (Phoenix Place Basement)

Registration – find the address and select Register:
https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/get-involved/public-consultations/city-planning-consultations/

The Horticultural Society of Parkdale and Toronto is holding their much anticipated Plant Fair on Saturday, May 25th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Roncesvalles United Church at 240 Roncesvalles Ave. This is your chance to find some interesting plants from select nurseries for resale, as well having divisions contributed from Society members’ gardens.

Additionally, there will be vegetable seedlings, herbs and houseplants, and their the very popular Garden-related jumble sale. This is also your opportunity to get gardening advice from very talented gardeners.

The proposed development at the northeast corner of King and Cowan for a 21-storey mixed-use development containing 263 condo dwelling units and 213 square metres of ground floor retail. The applicant KingSett Capital requests an Official Plan redesignation from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas and amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to accommodate this proposal.

Date: Tuesday, March 26^th, 2024
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

KingSett Capital development application to the City (1304-1318 King Street West and 143-145 Cowan Avenue) – Register on WebEx https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r99782820016aa1fa98a505233386f23

Exhibition Place invites the local community for leisure skating at the Coca-Cola Coliseum from March 8 to 10.

No skates no problem! The City of Toronto has organized a Skate Lending Library at the Coliseum on March 9 and 10, from 1 PM to 5 PM.

Leisure Skate (All Ages):
Friday, March 8th: 2 PM- 5 PM
Saturday, March 9th: 1 PM – 5 PM
Sunday, March 10th: 10 AM – 1 PM

Leisure Skate (Youth):
Sunday, March 10th: 2 PM- 5 PM

Shinny Tournament (50+):

Additionally, there will be a shinny tournament for those aged 50 and above. This provides an opportunity to play hockey on the same rink and experience the thrill of playing right in the home of the Toronto Marlies. To participate, register as an individual or team here.

Friday, March 8th: 10 AM – 2 PM