Mark your calendar for the popular Environment Day event on Wabash Avenue, hosted by Councillor Gord Perks and the City.

Safely dispose of hazardous household goods and electronics, pick up free compost, get replacement blue and green bins, and learn more about the City's environmental initiatives.

And be sure to come into the Sorauren Fieldhouse for the second annual Open House featuring Fieldhouse programs and free coffee from Roncesvalles Starbucks.

When: Saturday, April 17, 10am - 2pm
Where: Wabash Avenue

Remember to register your kids for soccer, t-ball and rookie ball on March 10 for this year's season starting in May. Full registration details can be found on the City's web site here: http://www.toronto.ca/parks/torontofun/index.htm

The all-volunteer Sorauren Parks Sports Association, which runs the programs with the City, is looking for parent coaches and assistant coaches... no experience necessary; a short crash-course in coaching will be offered. Sorauren Sports is a lot of fun. If you're interested in coaching, please contact chair Liz Leason at liz.leason@rogers.com.

This week's WBS meeting featuring these hot agenda items:

• Meet Peter Lewis, our new Parks and Rec supervisor
• Event planning:
  April 17 Environment Days Open House
  May 15 Community Patio Build
  May 29 Donor Appreciation Event
  Volunteers needed for all events!
• Proposal: Solar panels on Fieldhouse roof
• 35 Wabash Avenue: Condo update
• Fieldhouse Mural Update
• New Business... bring your ideas

Learn what's going on at the park and how you can contribute.

When: Thursday, March 4, 7 pm
Where: Sorauren Park Fieldhouse

The opportunity to make electric trains a reality in the Georgetown South Corridor is still very much alive. Come celebrate the first anniversary of the Clean Train Coalition and find out how you can help bend the rails to electrify the Georgetown Corridor!

When: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 7 pm
Where: Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar, 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto

Music by Kitgut Stringband, Rob Joy, Michael Johnston

Remarks by Mayor David Miller at 8 pm

You are invited to a presentation with guest speaker Alec Keefer. Find out where to begin your historical research about your home's history. Discover your home's past lives. Dig into the origins of your property.

When: Tuesday, February 23, 7-9 pm
Where: Fern Avenue PS, Auditorium

35 Wabash building was demolished but what kind of development is going in there?

Gord Perks, City Councillor of Ward 14, Parkdale-High Park, will be presiding the meeting.

When: Thursday, February 18, 6pm
Where: Parkdale Community Recreation Centre:
Room 108, 75 Lansdowne Avenue

Music - entertainment - wonderful items to bid on! All proceeds go towards our future co-op store.

When:Monday, February 15, 3-7 pm
Where: Sorauren Park Fieldhouse
URL: www.westendfood.coop

Lace up your skates at the Sorauren Park Rink. Starting this Sunday, February 7th from 12 - 3 pm - pleasure skating, shinny and good food. Warm up with hot chocolate and delicious chili made by Chrissy from Grenadier Rd. Proceeds going to the Wabash Building Society. Join us every Sunday in February (weather permitting).

See you at the rink!

Come to the next meeting of the WBS to stay in touch with developments concerning the community centre, the new community patio, upcoming special events at Sorauren Park and more.

When: Thursday, February 04
Where: Sorauren Park Fieldhouse

Come visit a marketplace of community groups at a special event organized by the Roncesvalles Macdonell Residents' Association. Learn what makes this a great neighbourhood and see how you can get involved with any of the following groups or projects:

• Clean Train Coalition
• Grafton Community Garden & The West End Flower Faeries
• Greenest City & Sorauren Farmers Market
• Howard Park Home & School
• Howard Park Grounds Rejuvenation
• High Park Residents Association
• Parkdale Village BIA
• PARC: Parkdale-Activity Recreation Centre
• Parkdale Public Health Clinic
• Revue Cinema
• Roncesvalles Renewed
• Roncesvalles Vilage BIA
• Roncesvalles Greening Committee
• Roncesvalles Village Historical Society
• Sorauren Park Dogs
• Sorauren Park Skating
• Sorauren Park Sports Association
• Wabash Building Society
• Sunnyside Community Association
• West End Food Co Op

• Charles G Williams Park
• Roncy Roadwreck
• and more

When: Tuesday, January 26, 7-9 pm
Where: Fern Avenue PS, Auditorium

PARC & The String Nation Guitar invite: members of High Park and Parkdale area to come to PARC for an evening of celebration and information.

Jowi Taylor, a local resident, maestro of the Six String Nation Guitar will make a presentation of the Guitar and tell its story. Ken Whiteley and Mike Ford, and PARC members will take to the stage to perform using the Six String Nation Guitar.

When: Friday, January 22, 7-8:30 pm
Where: PARC 1499 Queen Street West (Queen and Sorauren)

You're invited to stop in for a drink...a treat...and to browse our selection of handmade Canadian goodies!

Get your holiday shopping done in one relaxing evening. And support local artists at the same time!

Featuring the works of:

• Saskia Wassing-Shepperd (brooches, textiles, handbags)
• Jennifer Buckland (suede bags, Christmas stockings, suede goods)
• Penny Walintschek (glass work, glass jewellery)
• Larissa Mattwich & Galina Gretchko (handbeaded jewellery, silk painting & frames)
• Ingrid Gertz (handmade jewellery)

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Saskia's House, 51 Grenadier Rd.

For further information, please contact:
Saskia at (416) 530-1962