The Toronto Youth Cabinet: New Member Recruiting Meeting (Open Public Invitation)
Posted on August 24, 2012
What is the Toronto Youth Cabinet?
The Toronto Youth Cabinet (TYC) is the official advisory body to Toronto City Council for youth. We are a youth-driven advocacy organization which strives to improve the quality of life for Toronto’s 400,000 young people. Working together with City Councilors and through fostering partnerships among youth organizations, the Cabinet is dedicated to providing the youth of Toronto with a forum in which they are able to build an equitable, accessible City.
Who Can Join?
LOCATION:
Toronto City Hall: Committee Room # 4
100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
*Food & Tokens will be Provided*
Making Space for Culture: Public Consultations Fall 2012
Posted on August 24, 2012
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In the 2011 report, Creative Capital Gains: An Action Plan for Toronto, the City of Toronto identified its role in supplying “affordable, sustainable cultural space”for use by cultural industries, not-for-profit organizations and community groups.
The past decade has seen major public and private investment in larger anchor cultural facilities (Four Seasons Centre, ROM, AGO, National Ballet School, TIFF Bell Lightbox, etc.), but the upgrade and/or development of facilities for small and mid-size organizations and community cultural groups is a critical next step to ensure a vibrant cultural community. In particular, there is a need to develop and enhance cultural spaces in neighborhoods throughout the City to ensure that all Torontonians have access to spaces to learn, play, practice, and engage with arts and culture of all forms.
To secure space for the arts from the ground up, the cultural community must be proactive, identifying potential partners in health, social services or sports when they are in the planning stages of projects such as community hubs and recreation centres.
To help guide future potential investment when opportunities arise, Toronto’s Cultural Services has embarked on a ward-by-ward consultation and planning process to determine local priorities. Lord Cultural Resources and Robert Millward (R.E. Millward & Associates) have been engaged to work with the City to undertake this project. Steering committee members include Susan Wright (Toronto Arts Council), Heather Mathis (Toronto Public Library), Peter Langdon (City Planning), Cheryl MacDonald (Parks, Forestry and Recreation) and Elena Bird (Economic Development).
Twenty ward consultations will be conducted in 2012 with the remaining 24 wards being surveyed in 2013 and beyond. Ten sessions were held in the spring with 10 more to follow in October (see schedule below). An online survey is being conducted as part of the consultation process, dubbed Making Space for Culture: Ward Planning for Vibrant, Sustainable Cultural Infrastructure. Please take a moment to fill out the survey and join us at any of the consultations below.
| Oct. 1, 10 am – 12 pm | Ward 19, MOCCA (952 Queen Street West) |
| Oct. 4, 10 am – 12 pm | Ward 28, Young People’s Theatre (165 Front Street East) |
| Oct. 4, 6 – 8 pm | Ward 15, Oakwood Library (341 Oakwood Avenue) |
| Oct. 9, 10 am – 12 pm | Ward 20, Lillian H. Smith Library Auditorium (239 College Street) |
| Oct. 11, 6 – 8 pm | Ward 23, North York Civic Centre (5100 Yonge Street) |
| Oct. 15, 10 am – 12 pm | Ward 18, Bloor-Gladstone Library (1101 Bloor Street West) |
| Oct. 16, 6 – 8 pm | Ward 11, Urban Arts (19 John Street) |
| Oct. 17, 6 – 8 pm | Ward 32, Beaches Recreation Centre (6 Williamson Road) |
| Oct. 18, 6 – 8 pm | Ward 21, Tarragon Theatre (30 Bridgman Avenue) |
| Oct. 24, 6 – 8 pm | Ward 35, Warden Hilltop Community Centre (25 Mendelssohn Street) |
For further information please contact us at makingspace@toronto.ca or phone (416) 392-7367.
For additional information about Creative Placemaking visit the Artscape DIY website.
For additional information about Growing Toronto’s Cultural Sector download the report, From the Ground Up.
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Sorauren Farmers' Market Community Harvest Party
Posted on August 24, 2012
“Join us for a community celebration of the harvest season with delicious local food, live entertainment, kids’ activities, a live puppet show, tomato tasting, and more!
3-7pm at the Sorauren Farmers’ Market. Everyone welcome!
Sorauren & Wabash Avenues
Email: info@westendfood.coop
Sorauren Farmers’ Market Community Harvest Party
Posted on August 24, 2012
“Join us for a community celebration of the harvest season with delicious local food, live entertainment, kids’ activities, a live puppet show, tomato tasting, and more!
3-7pm at the Sorauren Farmers’ Market. Everyone welcome!
Sorauren & Wabash Avenues
Email: info@westendfood.coop
Inaugural 'Railpath Community Run' on the West Toronto Railpath
Posted on August 24, 2012
“What is the Railpath?
The West Toronto Railpath offers residents in west end of Toronto a public space in which to escape from the city. This 2.1 km path is a space used by runners, cyclists and walkers alike, for leisure, commuting and training.
What is the Event?
To celebrate this space, and promote health within our communities on September 30th, 2012 a community run/walk will be held on the West Toronto Railpath. The charitable partner for the event will be The Stop Community Food Centre.
This event has a unique format that differentiates it from other local running events. Instead of a set distance (such as 5km), this is a timed lap-based event. In 45 minutes, participants will complete as many laps of the 2.1 km stretch as possible. This is great to practice your speedwork as a competitive runner, or not be overwhelmed by needing to complete a big distance as a new runner or casual walker. There is something for everyone, and you decide what that is for you! Registration is available online here.”
To learn more see: http://railpathcommunityrun.wordpress.com/
Also, the Bloor West Villager has a new article on the event:
“The railpath community run is intended to bring the community together in a “wonderful”public space while raising funds for The Stop Community Food Centre.
“The Stop not only serves the entire city, but specifically our area,”said McCormick. “The railpath almost ends at the Stop’s doorstep. What a great proximity. People in the neighbourhood that the railpath runs through rely on The Stop.”
Organized and run by local community volunteers and sponsored by the community, the event is unique in format. The railpath run will be a time trial rather than a set distance. Participants will loop the path as many times as they can within a 45-minute time period.
Registration is $20. For those who register before Sept. 7, they will receive a T-shirt. Participation shoe-tag medals will be awarded. Official chip timing will be provided to participants every one kilometre along the course. Prizes will be award for best times in the competitive wave and both waves will have draw prizes as well.”
To read the article see: http://www.zuza.com/news-story/1309334-run-along-the-railpath-to-support-the-stop/
Finally if you would like to learn more about the West Toronto Railpath please see:
Friends of West Toronto Rail Path – http://railpath.wordpress.com/
Inaugural ‘Railpath Community Run’ on the West Toronto Railpath
Posted on August 24, 2012
“What is the Railpath?
The West Toronto Railpath offers residents in west end of Toronto a public space in which to escape from the city. This 2.1 km path is a space used by runners, cyclists and walkers alike, for leisure, commuting and training.
What is the Event?
To celebrate this space, and promote health within our communities on September 30th, 2012 a community run/walk will be held on the West Toronto Railpath. The charitable partner for the event will be The Stop Community Food Centre.
This event has a unique format that differentiates it from other local running events. Instead of a set distance (such as 5km), this is a timed lap-based event. In 45 minutes, participants will complete as many laps of the 2.1 km stretch as possible. This is great to practice your speedwork as a competitive runner, or not be overwhelmed by needing to complete a big distance as a new runner or casual walker. There is something for everyone, and you decide what that is for you! Registration is available online here.”
To learn more see: http://railpathcommunityrun.wordpress.com/
Also, the Bloor West Villager has a new article on the event:
“The railpath community run is intended to bring the community together in a “wonderful”public space while raising funds for The Stop Community Food Centre.
“The Stop not only serves the entire city, but specifically our area,”said McCormick. “The railpath almost ends at the Stop’s doorstep. What a great proximity. People in the neighbourhood that the railpath runs through rely on The Stop.”
Organized and run by local community volunteers and sponsored by the community, the event is unique in format. The railpath run will be a time trial rather than a set distance. Participants will loop the path as many times as they can within a 45-minute time period.
Registration is $20. For those who register before Sept. 7, they will receive a T-shirt. Participation shoe-tag medals will be awarded. Official chip timing will be provided to participants every one kilometre along the course. Prizes will be award for best times in the competitive wave and both waves will have draw prizes as well.”
To read the article see: http://www.zuza.com/news-story/1309334-run-along-the-railpath-to-support-the-stop/
Finally if you would like to learn more about the West Toronto Railpath please see:
Friends of West Toronto Rail Path – http://railpath.wordpress.com/
Junction Design Crawl – August 24th, 2012, 7-11pm
Posted on August 24, 2012
“The Junction Design Crawl is organized by a bunch of independent businesses in the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto. All businesses who are participating on the evening will have white lights strung up outside of their shops, making it easy to navigate the evening…”
For more information visit: http://junctiondesigncrawl.blogspot.ca/
Colborne Lodge – Anytime is Storytime Workshops, Grandparents’ Day, High Park Harvest Festival
Posted on August 24, 2012
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Anytime is Storytime Workshop:
The Lodge is pleased to be again offering these popular storytelling workshops for caregivers and young children 0 – 3 years of age. Professional storyteller and co-teacher in the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program, Harriet Xanthakos leads adults and children through interactive rhymes, stories and songs which promote adult-child bonding and literacy through the use of touch, music and language.
Anytime is Storytime workshops run on Thursdays from September 6 to 27 at 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Fee for one adult with a maximum of 2 children: $50 plus tax for all sessions or $15 plus tax for individual sessions. Pre-register by phone at 416-392-6916. We accept all major credit cards over the phone.
Grandparents’ Day at Colborne Lodge:
Sunday, September 9, 12 to 5 p.m. In honour of Grandparents’ Day, Colborne Lodge is offering free admission on Sunday, September 9 for two seniors, accompanied by a child or youth (ages 4 to 18 years) paying regular admission.
High Park Harvest Festival at Colborne Lodge
Sunday, September 30, 12 to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy the harvest in High Park with food, crafts, music, horse and wagon rides, warm apple cider and more. Held at the south end of High Park at Colborne Lodge and the Children’s Garden. Free admission to grounds, activity and merchandise fees apply. To tour inside the Lodge it’s pay-what-you-can.
For further information or questions please contact:
Colborne Lodge, Toronto Cultural Services
Phone: 416-392-6916
Fax: 416-392-0375
E-mail: clodge@toronto.ca
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Nuit Blanche – September 29th, 2012 – Full Program Schedule Announced
Posted on August 24, 2012
| “SCOTIABANK NUIT BLANCHE Saturday, September 29, 2012 7:03pm to sunriseFor one sleepless night, experience the city transformed by artists for Toronto’s seventh annual sunset-to-sunrise celebration of contemporary art. One night only. All night long. All free.All project details are now available at: www.scotiabanknuitblanche.caChart your own path with the My Night planner. Create an account now,then click to add your favourite projects to your planner!Scotiabank Nuit Blanche is produced by the City of Toronto.” City of Toronto announces full program for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2012 The City of Toronto today released the entire artistic program for the seventh edition of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, taking place Saturday, September 29 from 7:03 p.m. until sunrise. This year’s lineup includes 158 art projects created by more than 500 local, national and international artists. The streets of the city will come alive with public art, for one night only. The City is producing an exciting lineup of projects by exceptional artists lead by a talented group of curators. “The Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Advisory Board is thrilled with the compelling artistic talent and vision that constitute this year’s program lineup.” said Dr. Sara Diamond, President and Vice Chancellor, OCAD University. “The public will be dazzled by the diversity of the works of art presented by this year’s curators and artists, which are sure to satiate this city’s appetite for culture.” City-produced exhibition projects City Hall / Nathan Phillips Square Exhibition highlights Exhibition Zone A (Downtown South/West) Exhibition highlights Exhibition Zone B (Downtown Central/East) Exhibition highlights Exhibition Zone C (Downtown East) Exhibition highlights Symposium & Nuit Talks Nuit Talks Community-produced, independent projects Scotiabank Nuit Blanche is Toronto’s annual all-night celebration of contemporary art, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s arts community. Since 2006, the event has featured more than 700 official art installations, created by nearly 3,000 artists and has generated more than $100 million in economic impact for Toronto.
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TORONTO’S FESTIVALS & EVENTS CALENDAR Visit the Festivals & Events calendar for information on a wide variety of events taking place in Toronto: www.toronto.ca/eventcalendar
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Weekend Events With Road Closures In Toronto
Posted on August 24, 2012
“Weekend events with road closures in Toronto
Two special events this weekend will involve road closures. Residents and visitors are encouraged to come out and enjoy these events. Businesses in the areas affected are open to pedestrian traffic but some roads will be closed to vehicles.
Festivals and other special events are important to the city, injecting hundreds of millions of dollars annually into Toronto’s economy, and they are enjoyed each year by local residents.
In addition to road closures related to special events, there is a significant amount of road work taking place in the city. People are encouraged to take public transit as a greener, faster and more affordable way of getting to their destinations.
Those who need to drive in the general vicinity of special events should allow extra time to get to and from their destination. A more complete list of events and road work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/torontostreets. In addition, the City recently introduced T.O. INview, a map that shows information about planned capital construction work taking place across the city. The new site can be accessed at www.toronto.ca/inview.
BuskerFest – Thursday to Sunday closures:
There are a series of closures for Buskerfest in the St. Lawrence Market area:
• Front Street from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street will be closed in both directions from Thursday, August 23 at 9 a.m. to Sunday, August 26 at 11:59 p.m.
• Church Street from The Esplanade to Front Street will be closed from Thursday, August 23 at 9 a.m. to Sunday, August 26 at 11:59 p.m.
• Scott Street from north of Scott Lane to the midway point between Wellington Street and Front Street will be closed from Thursday, August 23 at 9 a.m. to Sunday, August 26 at 11:59 p.m.
• Market Street from Front Street to The Esplanade will be closed from Thursday, August 23 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, August 26 at 11:59 p.m.
• Church Street from north of Front Street to Colborne Street will be closed from Friday, August 24 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, August 26 at 11:59 p.m.
• Wellington Street from Church Street to Leader Lane will be closed from Friday, August 24 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, August 26 at 11:59 p.m.
Bio-K+ Bum Run 5K Toronto – Sunday closures:
A series of closures will take place in the area bounded by Bay Street in the east, College Street in the south, Spadina in the west and Bloor Street in the north on Sunday, August 26 from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.”