February is Black History Month in Toronto - a celebration of the history, heritage and contributions of African-Canadians. The City’s 2011 recognition of Black History Month includes exhibits, poster launches, concerts, presentations and readings. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/blackhistory
Join Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Mary Fragedakis and Trustee Cathy Dandy at the annual Skating Party at Withrow Park Skating Rink. The event is Sunday February 13, 2011, from 2pm to 4pm. There will be free hot chocolate, hot dogs, face painting, kid's activities, surprise draws and Zero Gravity Circus will provide entertainment.
Join Friends of Greenwood Park this Sunday, January 30 from 11am to 12:30pm to skate at Greenwood Park rink next to a campfire. FROG will provide music, and hot chocolate with marshmallows. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own mugs.
St. John's Church are offering Monday night Community Dinners to help new Canadians practice their English and learn more about Canadian culture. A free community dinner is served at 6:30pm, followed by activities to help newcomers live in Toronto. Some examples are cooking in English, English in situations, singing in English, and "My Life in English."
"Has Anybody Seen Jimi?" is a poem by east end poet Valentino Assenza.
If you have any poetry, photographs, or art inspired by Ward 30 neighbourhoods, please send it to [email protected]
Has Anybody Seen Jimi?
By Valentino Assenza
Why did they take Jimi's picture down?
He wasn't hurting anybody,
he was just minding his own business
keeping watch
Mosaic Storytelling Festival tales from around the world six Sundays of stories for ages 5 to 95 every second Sunday from Jan. 23 to Apr. 3 at 3 pm in St. David’s parish hall 49 Donlands Avenue. The Open Door East End Arts Collective and St. David’s Anglican Church celebrate the diversity and creativity of our rich East End neighbourhood – and our world – through six afternoons of storytelling with tellers and tales from all across the globe.
The TTC is conducting four public meetings next week to discuss proposed route changes and cuts.
The dates and locations are as follows:
SOUTH: Monday, January 24, 2011, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Metro Hall, Room 308/309, 55 John Street at King St. Direct access from St Andrew Station
NORTH: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 7:00pm to 9:00pm North York Central Library, Memorial Hall, 5120 Yonge St.
Toronto Hydro is in the process of upgrading the electrical system. The
affected streets of this project are Alton Avenue, Badgerow Avenue, Curzom
Street, Dagmar Avenue, Dundas Street East, Gerrard Street, Greenwood Avenue,
Hiltz Avenue, Jones Avenue, Leslie Street, Mallon Avenue and Pape Avenue.
The construction will begin mid January 2011 and is tentative to be completed
Complete information about the City’s 2011 recommended budgets is available on the City’s website at toronto.ca/budget2011
