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December 4th - Community Matters: Writing the East End

Authors discuss their works

From the Don to Coxwell

Jennefer Laidley & Gene Desfor: authors of the award-winning Reshaping Toronto’s Waterfront.

Shawn Micallef author of Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto and Full Frontal T.O.

Mark Osbaldeston author of Unbuilt Toronto: A History of the City That Might Have Been and Unbuilt Toronto 2: More of the City That Might Have Been.

November 17 - Cavalcade of Lights

Toronto kicks off holiday season with Cavalcade of Lights on Saturday

The Cavalcade of Lights event on Saturday, November 17 will feature the illumination of Torontos official Christmas tree, musical performances, a spectacular fireworks show and a dance party. It all takes place at Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.

Saturday night schedule 7 p.m.- Welcoming remarks and a holiday musical medley led by Justin Abedin accompanied by Toya Alexis, Chad Doucette, Kathryn Rose and Kibwe Thomas

December 6-9 - Public Art for Joel Weeks Park

Five artists/artist teams were selected as semi-finalists and have been invited to submit proposals for art in your park.

Please Join Us and Make Your Comments!!

Proposals will be on public view at:

Ralph Thornton Centre

765 Queen Street East

2ndFloor Hallway

The City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division working in

November 18 & 25 - Lower Don Greenway Walks in the Valley

Lower Don Greenway Walks in the Valley

Be part of the first conversations for the new Lower Don Greenway project, and discover how we can transform the Lower Don Valley into an innovative green space like no other—showcasing Toronto's distinctive ravine system through arresting gateways, new and improved access points and amenities and enhanced pedestrian trails and bridges. Share with us your favourite stories and places in the Lower Don and we'll share with you why we love it too. Remember, wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather!

November 29 - How Can We Make It Easier to Host Community Events in Parks?

Hosted By: Park People

Having trouble understanding the city's insurance form? Do you need a permit? Why do you need to pay for a permit? Join Toronto Park People, Friends of Withrow Park and Parks Forestry and Recreation staff for a discussion about how to make it easier for Friends of the Park groups to plan events in parks. If you want to host an event in 2013, tell the story of your past efforts to animate your park, or suggest solutions, please join us!

Let's beat the flu

 

Everyone is at risk of getting the flu. Get the flu shot each fall to protect you and your family, friends and co-workers. Since the virus that causes influenza changes frequently, you need to get a new flu shot each year.

 

The influenza vaccine is free and available to people six months of age and older who live, work or attend school in Ontario. Those at high risk for flu-related complications should especially get the vaccine:

September 20 - Take a walk on the Riverside

Hosted by the Riverside District BIA:

"Join us on Saturday October 20th, for Take a Walk on the Riverside - our 4th annual FREE WALKfest, featuring  six  different tours with expert  guides leading the walks.

New this year, we have added a Culinary Walk, Design Walk, Dog Walk and Dance Walk.  We are bringing back the Art Walk and giving our traditional historical walk a new twist with the Inside and Outback: the Then and Now of Riverside Walk.

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