Category Archives: Announcement

Textiles and More – Fundraiser Sale – Feb. 9

February 8, 2019Announcement, Local InterestRic Amis

Creative Reuse is selling fabric pieces and quilting pieces – various sizes and types, old sewing pattern catalogues, thread, sewing trim of all kinds, velcro, and much more, including some art materials, and interesting odds and ends.

BRING YOUR OWN BAG
Sale is CASH ONLY

Date: Saturday, Feb. 9^th, 2019

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: 1229 Queen St. W. (Sewing Repair Hub – basement of Parkdale Community Health Centre)

Traffic Community Meeting – Feb. 7

February 2, 2019Announcement, Local InterestRic Amis

You are invited to a South Parkdale Traffic Community Meeting with City of Toronto Transportation Staff and City Councillor Gord Perks.

This will be an opportunity for you to share concerns related to traffic volume in the neighbourhood as a result of events at Exhibition Place Grounds and Liberty Village.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Councillor Perks’ office at 416-392-7919 or councillor_perks@toronto.ca.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 7^th, 2019

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: 171 Dunn Ave. (Parkdale United Church, basement)

Toronto’s Waterfront under attack again

January 25, 2019Announcement, Community, Local InterestRic Amis

Once again, Toronto’s waterfront is under attack. This time it is Ontario Place. The Provincial government is planning to turn it over to the private sector, but Ontario Place For All is ready to fight for a publicly focused alternative.

You can help by signing up with Ontario Place For All and spreading the word to your friends and networks. Already over 1100 people have joined!!!

Seniors Town Hall – Jan. 26

January 23, 2019Announcement, Local InterestRic Amis

The federal Minster for Seniors the Hon. Filomena Tassi along with our MP Arif Virani will discuss the issues facing seniors in our community. Your can register by calling 416-769-5072 or emailing arif.virani@parl.gc.ca.

Date: Saturday, Jan. 26^th, 2019

Time: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Place: 1365 Queen St. W. (Parkdale Intercultural Assoc.)

Environment Town Hall – Jan 16

January 8, 2019Announcement, CommunityRic Amis

Our MP for Parkdale-High Park – Arif Virani is holding a Town Hall meeting with a special focus on climate change and putting a price on carbon pollution. We are facing the most existential crisis of our time with drastic effects from climate change and global warming, as the UN’s recent IPCC report made clear.

Space is limited. Please RSVP HERE to reserve your spot.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 16^th, 2019

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: 95 Lavinia Ave. (Swansea Town Hall – Rousseau Room)

Rally Round Ontario Place – Jan. 12

January 2, 2019Announcement, CommunityRic Amis

Waterfront for All and Park People are holding a rally to garner public support on the future of Ontario Place.

Share your Ontario Place memories.
Share your Ontario Place visions.

Then let’s take action and make it happen!

RSVP Here to reserve your place

Speakers include:
Karen Carter, museum consultant
Zahra Ebrahim
Ken Greenberg
Mark Mattson, Swim Drink Fish

Date: Saturday, Jan. 12^th, 2019

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place: NEW LOCATION: 55 John St. #308/309 (Metro Hall)

Happy Holiday Parkdalians!

December 22, 2018Announcement, Community, Local InterestRic Amis

We encourage you to give back to the community in any way that you can – whether it is donating non perishable goods, volunteering in the community, or doing a good deed.

Here are just two suggestions of local groups doing good things: Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust and Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre.

The Executive from your Parkdale Residents Association wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.

Very best wishes to ALL Parkdalians!!

CNE at Aurora Winter Fair in Ontario Place – to Dec. 30

December 18, 2018Announcement, CommunityRic Amis

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is pleased to be a partner in the presentation of the Aurora Winter Festival Toronto, an exciting new holiday experience taking place at Ontario Place now until Sunday, Dec. 30. Click HERE for more info.

The 24-day festival, is the first of its kind in the Toronto market and features enchanting elements inspired by the North Pole including magical characters, captivating light displays, endless fun, games and activities.

The Aurora Winter Festival is a paid event with admission fees of $19.99 / $14.99 on the West Island. Also happening at Ontario Place is Winter Lights which is FREE at the East Island.

Build a Shared Vision for Parkdale – Dec. 17

December 15, 2018Announcement, CommunityRic Amis

Parkdale Community Economic Development (PCED) Project is holding the last Affordable Housing community working group meeting of the year. It will take place this Monday, December 17th from 6-8PM at PARC (1499 Queen St W – Main Floor Drop-In). You can review the notes from their last meeting HERE.

Pia Bouman School NUTCRACKER – Dec. 14-15-16

December 14, 2018Announcement, Community, Local InterestRic Amis

This is a Parkdale tradition now in its 33rd year. Join us in welcoming the Holiday Season with an afternoon or evening full of dance and wonderful magic, at Toronto’s longest-running and most family-friendly Nutcracker.

Tickets available on-line HERE.
Tickets also available at the door, if available, one hour prior to curtain. Door tickets are cash only.

Friday December 14 – 7:30pm
Saturday December 15 – 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Sunday December 16 – 1:30pm
Saturday Night Gala (pre-show)

Location: 280 Quebec Ave. (Lismer Hall, Humberside Collegiate)