Clean Toronto Together

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It’s time for some spring cleaning!

On Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 join thousands of Toronto residents, students, businesses, organizations and community groups who do their part to keep our city clean and green. Taking part is easy as 1-2-3

Step 1. Find a park, laneway or any other space that needs your help
Step 2. Get together your friends, family and neighbours
Step 3. Register your Community Clean-up

You can pick up free GLAD® garbage and recycling bags at any of these locations:

Paper, newspapers and aluminum cans can all be recycled. For a complete list of items that are recyclable, go the recycle page on the City’s website: Waste Wizard

Parkdale Historical Society

Community, Local Interest

The Parkdale Residents Association has established an historical committee, Parkdale Historical Society, to delve more deeply into the history of Parkdale and relationship to the present.

Recently UofT students from the history department taking a course titled ‘Hacking History’ completed a website for the PRA and the newly formed Parkdale Historical Society. Stay tuned for the launch of the new website delving into our local history.

Over the coming months we hope to draw on the residents of Parkdale and beyond to bring the Parkdale Historical Society into the public realm.

EMAIL OR CALL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING

Tenant Townhall

Community, Local Interest, Meetings

Know your rights as a tenant. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your rights as a tenant come to this meeting being held on:

Wednesday, April 16th, 2014
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

PARKDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
1303 Queen St W (Basement Auditorium)

City Councillor Gord Perks has organized this Tenant Townhall with City Staff, the Federation of Metro Tenants Association, Parkdale Legal Community Services, Parkdale Residents Association, MPP Cheri Dinovo and MP Peggy Nash.

Community Cleanup Day – Let’s Clean Parkdale Together

Community, Local Interest

On Saturday April 26 (or Sunday April 27) join thousands of fellow Toronto residents for some spring cleaning as part of the City’s “Clean Toronto Together 2014” initiative.

The Parkdale Residents Association will be sponsoring local clean-up crews. Become a street captain and get others involved!

Participating is easy…

1. Find a local block, street, park, laneway or other space in Parkdale that needs some cleaning attention and adopt it!

2. Invite your family, friends and neighbours to help out.

3. Register your event below. The PRA will provide a cleaning kit and even deliver coffee!

4. Spend some enjoyable time in the fresh air helping to beautify your adopted space.

5. Send us a photo of your group so we can post your good work in this space.

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Calling All Volunteers!

Community, Local Interest, Meetings

It’s time to Spring into Action!

Please join us on Wednesday, March 26th, 7-9 PM at May Robinson Auditorium, 20 West Lodge Ave., for a general meeting of the Parkdale Residents Association where we’ll say goodbye to this brutal winter and Spring Into Action! on our 2014 community-building initiatives.  This meeting will focus on our volunteers, and on the launch of new initiatives identified through a democratic and inclusive process that you will be a part of.

The PRA Executive has some ambitious ideas, but we need the help, energy and direction of volunteers such as you to make them happen.  Here’s what we’re thinking:

  • Parkdale Historical Society launch
  • PRA Summer Event – Music in the Park (June/July)
  • PRA Membership Drive
  • Municipal Election All-Candidates Night (September)
  • Greening Parkdale – Parkdale Tree Canopy Mapping
  • Your community-building idea here!

The March 26th meeting will give everyone who attends an opportunity:

  • to meet your PRA Executive and fellow volunteers
  • to learn more about these initiatives
  • to pitch your own community-building idea for consideration
  • to sign-up to one or more of the volunteer committees, and
  • to participate in a break-out session to start the discussion and planning of your chosen initiative in earnest.

We hope to see you on the 26th.  If you are unable to make the meeting, please feel free to respond to executive@parkdale.to and tell us where your interests lie.  We’ll add you to that volunteer committee and ensure you are included in subsequent communications around that initiative.

Free Improv for Youth – by Lab Cab

Community, Local Interest

Free comedy-improv workshop for youth ages 13 to 18.  Master of improv Bruce Hunter will teach essential techniques and skills that every aspiring improv artist needs to know. The event is at the Parkdale Library during the March break. For more information click here.

Wednesday, March 12th, 2014
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

1303 Queen St. West (Parkdale Library)

Replace the OMB with Local Appeal Board?

Community, Local Interest

City of Toronto has the power to establish a Local Appeal Body (LAB) to hear appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions (both minor variances and consents). The City Planning division is launching “Made-for-Toronto Local Appeal Body” public consultations around the city with the express purpose of initiating and facilitating public dialogue around this matter.

You are invited to get involved and share your views and opinions. For more info click here.

Monday, March 17, 2014
6:45 PM to 9:00 PM

Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Rooms 308 & 309

King-Dufferin Park Improvements

Community, Local Interest

You are invited to a community meeting with City Parks staff to discuss the expansion of the King-Dufferin Park (248/250 Dufferin Street). Join with other community members to voice your vision for the space.

Tuesday, February 18th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Holy Family School – Library
141 Close Avenue