Ward 14 Environment Day is on Saturday, April 23rd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Come out to Sorauren Park along Wabash Ave south of Dundas St W and join in to Reuse, Recycle, and Safely Dispose!

Bring your used or unwanted electronics, household hazardous waste, fluorescent bulbs, unused medications, batteries, propane tanks, and oils to be safely removed.

Please do not bring: construction waste, gasoline, garbage, wood, cassette and videotapes, commercial/industrial hazardous waste and scrap metal.

If you require a replacement Green Bin to last until the arrival of the forthcoming new bins can exchange theirs for a reconditioned replacement.

Donate to schools for reuse:
*    Yarn, knitting needles, sewing notions, buttons and keys
*    Children’s books, musical instruments
*    CD’s, CD cases, 35 mm cameras
*    Costume jewellery including broken, old watches
*    Arts and crafts supplies (pencils, crayons, markers, etc.)
*    Corks, cork boards, clipboards
*    Dress up clothing (costumes, prom dresses, uniforms, etc.)

Donate for reuse:
*    Sporting goods (skates, hockey equipment, bikes, rackets, etc.)
*    Books (excluding school/university curriculum books)
*    Eyeglasses, walking aids, hearing aids, etc.
*    Small household items (dishes, ornaments, kitchen utensils, artistic drawings, games, etc.)
*    Textiles in good condition (clothing, linens, etc.)
*    Non-perishable foods will be donated to a food bank

All donated items must be in very good condition.

Leaf compost (limited to one cubic metre per household) is available for pickup as well, while supplies last.

In addition to the above available compost, Councillor Perks has arranged for three (3) additional compost drop locations:

*    April 28th – Masaryk Cowan Community Centre; 220 Cowan Ave at 3:00 pm
*    May 14th – Indian Road Crescent Public School parking lot at 8:00 am
*    May 14th – The corner of MacDonnell Ave and Wabash Ave at 10:00 am

The RMRA for their upcoming meeting will be discussing the City’s plans for the intersection of King/Queen/Roncy. For Parkdale this is the Western Gateway into our neighbourhood. Come to the meeting to discuss how the local residents and businesses can have some influence on the TTC and City’s plans. http://rmra-to.org/

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 23rd
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Place: 128 Fern Ave. (Fern Avenue Public School – auditorium)

This Planning Study Report is the culmination of the 1-year participatory planning and community visioning for the future of Parkdale organized by the Parkdale Community Economic Development (PCED).  The Report identifies  the challenges, opportunities, and promising directions in a range of areas in Parkdale – housing, decent work, local democracy, food security, culture and so on. This study report will be a basis of the Parkdale Community Plan.

Please come out to learn more about Parkdale and get involved in shaping directions for community action with your friends, neighbours, and colleagues!

RSVP: Online or by email to kkamizaki@parc.on.ca
Light refreshment / child care provided upon request

Date: Saturday, February  27^th
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Place: 1303 Queen St W. – Parkdale Library (basement auditorium)

This meeting is an opportunity to examine the 2016 City Budget with neighbours, Councillors Sarah Doucette  (Ward 13) and Gord Perks (Ward 14).

For more information or to RSVP contact Gord Perks office at councillor_perks@Toronto.ca or 416-392-7919.

Date: Wednesday, February 10^th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: 1515 Dundas St W. – Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton School (3rd floor Staff Room)

Parkdale Community Health Centre is hosting a meeting in the Parkdale Public Library to discuss the welcome plan of up to 200 government sponsored Syrian refugees coming to our neighbourhood.

All are welcome to attend and offer support.

Date: Wednesday, January 27^th
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Place: 1303 Queen St W. – Parkdale Library (basement auditorium)