The Parkdale Library is closing on April 8th for a small renovation and will reopen the end of June. Parkdale patrons can return items to our closest branches – High Park Library (228 Roncesvalles Ave.) and Bloor/Gladstone Library (1101 Bloor St. W.).
Parkdale’s Museum & Arts Passes and the Musical Instrument Lending Library will continue at High Park Library. High Park Library will be open on Sundays starting Sunday April 14th!
Earth Hour is a symbolic gesture that recognizes the need to acknowledge climate change, promote climate action plans, educate, support and guide communities with strategies that cope with environmental challenges.
Come on out to the FREE Earth Hour Cafe event – they will host “Wine, Music and Poetry” by candlelight. Get more information HERE.
A Town Hall For Condo Renters
Keynote Speaker: Mike Labbé – President & CEO, Options International
Is condo ownership possible in Toronto? Mike believes it is.
Come join in for this valuable discussion.
Organize by Chris Glover, MPP Spadina-Fort York
RSVP by Friday, March 15 to CGlover-CO@ndp.on.ca
Thank you to all who participated in the Parkdale Hub Future Planning Survey
Between January and February we received 183 survey responses! The survey is still open and we are actively seeking more feedback from community members – HERE.
Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust, Parkdale People’s Economy, and Parkdale Residents Association are now working together to organize resident workshops and information sessions around the Hub.
This update will:
Share a summary of the survey results we received in January and February.
SEE A SUMMARY OF THE RESPONSES
Inform you of an upcoming free Speakers Series about community hub planning. – HERE
FREE SPEAKERS SERIES
Organized by Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust, Parkdale People’s Economy and
Parkdale Residents Association
MARCH 14TH – HOUSING & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN COMMUNITY HUBS
A panel discussion on inspiring possibilities and challenges of community hubs. We’ll hear from experts in sustainable design, climate resilience, affordable housing, social enterprises and community benefits! Our hope is that this panel will provide learning and inspiration that residents can bring to future community consultations about the proposed Parkdale Community Hub at Queen-Cowan. Panelists include: Paul Dowsett (Sustainable TO), Shannon Holness (Community Benefit Network), Emmay Mah (Toronto Environmental Alliance), Marc Soberano (Building Up), and more.
Eventbrite Event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/on-community-hubs-housing-and-sustainable-design-tickets-57835471452
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/377075679689236/
MARCH 21ST – ARTS & CULTURE HUBS / CO-LOCATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
A panel discussion on inspiring possibilities and challenges of community hubs. We’ll hear from experts and community members who have been involved in developing arts & culture hubs and/or community hubs that have brought together important community services under one roof! Our hope is that this panel will provide learning and inspiration that residents can bring to future community consultations about the proposed Parkdale Community Hub.
Eventbrite Event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/on-community-hubs-arts-and-culture-colocation-of-services-tickets-57836211666
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/268418150718820/
This is your opportunity to examine the 2019 City Budget. Information on the 2019 Preliminary Budget can be found HERE. Budget materials will be made available at the meeting.
Discussion points are:
*Accessible entrance is on the south side of the building on Dundas St West*
To ensure our city and our residents have a say on its future, an Ontario Place Subcommittee has been struck by the Toronto East York Community Council. The first meeting of the Subcommittee of Ontario Place will be on Tuesday March 5th at 5:30pm, City Hall, Committee Room 1. We are encouraging residents of Parkdale to attend, and to register to speak to share your views on Ontario Place with TEYCC. They will also be considering a detailed report from City staff on the history and status of Ontario Place, and more.
The West Side Community Council of which the PRA is a member has registered to speak. We encourage you to do the same…this is an important piece of publicly owned land at the foot of Parkdale.
To register to speak on March 5th, please email teycc@toronto.ca.
During March break Free Family Skate at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. Children 12 years and under are required to wear a CSA approved helmet. Skate rentals and sharpening are not available. Your chance to skate in a pro hockey venue.
The Parkdale Library will be closing for approximately 3 months to redesign and revitalize the main floor. This includes enhancements to the Musical Instrument Lending Library, added flexibility to deliver programs, new carpeting and more public seating.
This Family Day weekend, explore Ontario Place, Toronto’s winter oasis on the waterfront and create new memories to last a lifetime. In addition to their regular winter program and renowned Winter Light Exhibition, they are excited to host back-to-back DJ Skate Parties with DJ Fawn Big Canoe and DJ Shane Mackinnon, a YMCA Kids Winter Pop Up and a complimentary screening of A Beautiful Planet at the Cinesphere. For those artistically inclined, Art Tonite will host paint nights Saturday and Sunday and SPFX Kids will be onsite for a series of special effects classes and face painting for kids. Plan your Family Day at Ontario Place, where there is something special for everyone!
You can view a full list of activities here.