Art of the Danforth is scheduled to for May 20 – June 10. The 2012 festival will include: public art, art in stores, walking tours, community workshops and performance, presented in venues such as: vacant storefronts, commercial spaces, public spaces such as parks, parking lots and sidewalks.
They will be displaying art, created by both professional artists and community groups, on and near the Danforth between Greenwood & Woodbine Ave.
During Business Hours (8:30 am – 5 pm) – Contact the Ministry of the Environment: Duty Desk: 416-326-3381
After Hours Contact Ministry of the Environment Spills Action Centre: 416 325-3000
On Tuesday May 29th, Ralph Thornton Centre is holding a community discussion on “What Will Keep Our Community Safe” the next in RTC's Our Community Matters series
Speakers are: * Anna Willats on police accountability * Akwasi Owusu-Bempah on youth gangs * Tony Doob on social programs * Raf� Balian on harm reduction strategies * Anne-Marie Singh on community-based action
Doors Open Toronto invites you to get to know the city. From heritage landmarks to modern structures, hidden gems, places of worship, halls of learning, boardrooms, bedrooms, breweries, lighthouses, mansions, museums, theatres, national historic sites, centres of rail travel, cemeteries, factories, banking halls, architects' offices and more.
The venues in Ward 30 this year are:
Last fall City Council decided unanimously to have Waterfront Toronto lead a process to determine if the development of the entire Port Lands could be accelerated. The final round of public consultation is beginning now and I am encouraging your continued participation.
Great turn out at the "pool party" I hosted at City Hall to celebrate Council's ratification of the agreement between the TDSB and the City of Toronto that will keep the 33 in-school pools open.
I was pleased to be joined by Chair of the Toronto Lands Corporation David Crombie, Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation Richard Ubbens, Manager of Aquatics Anne Jackson, Chair of the Toronto Sports Council Karen Pitre, members the Aquatics working group, and young swimmers from Frankland Pool.
The Withrow Park Farmers' Market returns to the Riverdale community on May 19 and will run every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October 27, rain or shine! The market is located 1 block south of Danforth, between Logan and Carlaw. For up to date information visit withrowpark.ca or follow us on Twitter or be a Facebook friend.
This year, as in the past, I have arranged a delivery of free City compost: bring buckets, spades, and haul it away!
