Join us at the Sorauren Fieldhouse Feb. 2 at 7pm for updates on the Town Square campaign, rink, Metrolinx sound barrier along the rail line, and more.

When: Thursday, February 02, 7pm
Where: Sorauren Fieldhouse

Join us Tuesday January 31 at Fern School at 7 pm for a presentation and Q&A with Metrolinx. Progress and upcoming work on the GO Georgetown Line and Airport Link, and plans for the Dundas West Transit Hub will be the topics of discussion.

When: Tuesday, January 31, 7-9pm
Where: 128 Fern Avenue Public School, East Door

Please join us for cocktails, conversation and shopping with 3 fabulous handmade artisans and crafts people.

Items for sale this year include jewellery, ornaments, housewares, textile art, bags original glass art.

Even if shopping isn't in your plans, we do hope you will join us for a fab night and libations.

When: Friday, December 9 at 6:30pm
Where: Penny's House, 59 Parkway Ave.
Phone: 416-516-1324

Stay up to date with Town Square fundraising plans, the natural ice rink, and other goings-on at the park by attending monthly meetings of the Wabash Building Society, all invited. Next meeting is Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7pm at the Sorauren Fieldhouse.

When: Thursday, December 1 at 7 pm
Where: Sorauren Fieldhouse

Creating Together Family Resource Centre invites you to its annual fundraising gala.

Creating Together Parkdale Family Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides a warm and stimulating environment for children from birth to six years old to play, learn and socialize. In operation since 1976, Creating Together has enriched the lives of thousands of families in the Parkdale/High Park area.

Silent Auction. Music. Live Entertainment

Tickets: Pay What You Can (min. $5). Advance tickets available at Creating Together, 1497 Queen St. W.

For more information, call 416-537-1004

When: Sunday, November 20, 7-10 pm
Where: Parts & Labour, 1566 Queen St. W.

The meeting will present a bird's eye view of various sites that are currently being studied for the purpose of redevelopment and intensification.

1. Wabash Square, east of the Wabash Field House, which Doug Bennet will talk more about, at a future meeting.
2. 35 Wabash Ave. - development status.
3. Giraffe Condos @ 1540 Bloor St W. - development status
4. Queen St W Restaurant Study (Parts & Labour @ OMB)
5. 1624 Queen St W - has city any plans for demolition, redevelopment?
6. Sterling Road development, north of Nestle.
7. 2376 Dundas St W, north of The Crossways - proposed development.
8. Howard Park Lofts - officially and unofficially.

When: Tuesday, October 25, 7-9pm
Where:128 Fern Avenue Public School, East Door

4th Annual Halloween Fundraiser for the Sorauren Park Fieldhouse.

Come join us from 10am - 1pm on Sunday, October 23 at the Sorauren Park Fieldhouse for face painting, hot apple cider and, of course, loads and loads of pumpkins for sale.

100% of proceeds will be donated to the Fieldhouse.

Same as last year, we are raising funds towards the development of our new town square (to be located to the east of the Fieldhouse).

Hosted by Chander Chaddah and Joanna Lang.

When: Sunday, October 23, 10am - 1pm
Where: Sorauren Park Fieldhouse

Come, meet your local candidates and voice your questions or concerns.

The party leaders will also be debating the same night but our meeting of our local candidates will be livelier.

When: Tuesday, September 27, 7-9pm
Where:128 Fern Avenue Public School, East Door

The MOVE (Maximizing Opportunities for Volunteer Educators) Project invites all Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutors to a volunteer tutor training event.

When and Where:

Now entering its sixth year, the Roncesvalles Polish Festival brings a unique old-world charm to Roncesvalles Village, well known as one of TorontoÕs most vibrant, diverse and creative neighbourhoods. Come and experience everything what Roncesvalles Village has to offer: the rich Polish heritage, the art, music and culture, the fabulous restaurants and unique, trendy shops.

When: Friday - Sunday, September 16-18
Where: Roncesvalled Avenue

Acrobats! Stilt walkers! Jugglers! FREE for the whole family! Try us out! Circus workshops, circus shows, face painting, balloons & popcorn!

When: Saturday, September 10, 1-4pm
Where: 213 Sterling Rd.

The first meeting of the new season for the Wabash Building Society will focus on the new Ņtown squareÓ planned for the fenced-off space between the Fieldhouse and the abandoned linseed factory.

WeÕll report on the results of recent meetings at City Hall and on- site, following from the successful design workshop in June.

All invited.

When: Thursday, September 08, 7 pm
Where: Sorauren Fieldhouse

Weather permitting, classic cartoons will be shown at around 8:30 pm, and then Scott Pilgrim vs. the World when it gets dark. Bring a chair or a blanket, some snacks and drinks, and join us for a movie in Fuller Park.

BE SURE TO TELL YOUR NEIGHBOURS' TO COME OUT! !

When: Saturday, September 03, 8:30 pm
Where: Albert Crosland Parkette, on Fuller Ave. (2 blocks west of Landsdowne Ave., and north of Queen St. W)

Weather permitting, classic cartoons will be shown at around 8:30 pm, and then Zombieland when it gets dark. Bring a chair or a blanket, some snacks and drinks, and join us for a movie in Fuller Park.

BE SURE TO TELL YOUR NEIGHBOURS' TO COME OUT! !

When: Saturday, August 27, 8:30 pm
Where: Albert Crosland Parkette, on Fuller Ave. (2 blocks west of Landsdowne Ave., and north of Queen St. W)

Bring your hazardous household goods and old electronics for proper disposal. Pick up compost and blue bins. Learn about City of Toronto environmental programs.

When: Saturday, July 16, 10am-2pm
Where: On Wabash Avenue by the Fieldhouse

134 fabulous photos of our neighbourhood from 1859 to 1949.

When: June 25 to July 2
Where: City Hall Rotunda

The study area covers the lands on and flanking Queen Street West, between Dufferin Street and Roncesvalles Avenue. The study will examine possible changes to the Zoning By-law to mitigate negative impacts associated with restaurants and bars on the surrounding area.

When: Tuesday, June 28, 7-9pm
Where: May Robinson Auditorium, 20 West Lodge Avenue

All programs pay what you can! Please visit parkdaleshowcase.ca for full program details.

When: Sunday, June 26, 12pm
Where: Parkdale Amphitheatre (Queen and Dufferin)

To commemorate the G20 standoff in Parkdale one year ago, the Parkdale Showcase will screen works of artistic protest, with some videos interpreting and reacting to the events of Toronto's G20, while others, screened at past Showcases, are a testament to resistance movements nationally and internationally. With opening remarks by Dr Kate Milberry.

When: Sunday, June 26, 2pm
Where: The Rhino, 2nd Floor, 1249 Queen St. W.

All programs pay what you can! Please visit parkdaleshowcase.ca for full program details.

When: Saturday, June 25, 2:30pm
Where: Toronto Public Library, Parkdale Branch (1303 Queen St. W.)

When: Saturday, June 25, 3:30pm
Where: Toronto Public Library, Parkdale Branch (1303 Queen St. W.)

When: Saturday, June 25, 9pm
Where: Fuller Avenue Parkette (Just north of Queen St. W. on Fuller Ave.)

All programs pay what you can! Please visit parkdaleshowcase.ca for full program details.

When: Friday, June 24, 7-9pm
Where: Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave.

This year, video installations will be hosted in partnership with several Queen West businesses in their storefronts: REside artists Liz Knox at Common Sort (1414 Queen Street West), and Cheryl Rondeau at Capital Espresso (1349 Queen Street West), and REnarrate artists Department of Unusual Certainties at Ground Level Cafˇ (1496 Queen Street West).

All programs pay what you can! Please visit parkdaleshowcase.ca for full program details.

Julian Higuerey Nunez, The Department of Unusual Certainties (Brendan Cormier, Christopher Pandolfi, and Simon Rabyniuk) and Tamara Platisa and Sasa Rajsic

All programs pay what you can! Please visit parkdaleshowcase.ca for full program details.

When: Wednesday, June 22, 7-9pm
Where: Ground Level Cafˇ, 1496 Queen St. W.

Totstock is a noisy, vibrant, whimsical celebration of community. It's a once-a-year party in the park with live music, children's games and activities, story-telling and sing-a-longs, great food and drinks in support of the westend food co-op and the common good time.

When: Sunday, June 19, 2-5pm
Where: Sorauren Park, Wabash & Sorauren
URL: littlepaper.com/totstock

This is a gardening special so bring your questions about plants, flowers and gardens and talk to some of the experts in attendance.

This is our Annual General Meeting and the last for this 2010 Š 2011 season. Also it is Strawberry Social time so leave a bit of room after your dinner for strawberries and vanilla yogurt ice cream

When: Tuesday, May 31, 7-9pm
Where:128 Fern Avenue Public School, East Door

Please join us for a fundraiser party in celebration of the upcoming 13th Annual Parkdale Film + Video Showcase. All money goes toward supporting this year's Showcase, including artist fees, educational workshops and PWYC screenings. PLUS there are lots of awesome prizes to be won!

Fun and games and prizes from 8 - 11pm

$10 cover, $8 if you're dressed in pink
Raffle tickets on sale
Cash bar

Featuring the greatest prizes you can imagine from our generous neighbourhood businesses and lovely friends. Stay tuned for more details!

No RSVP necessary - all comrades welcome!

For more information please contact the Parkdale Beauty Pageant Society info@parkdaleshowcase.ca

When: Wednesday May 18, 7:30 - 11pm
Where: Poor John's Cafˇ, 1610 Queen Street West

Get electrified! Join the CTC for the 2nd Anniversary Railbender Party at the Gladstone Hotel! Entertainment TBD.

Hear our expert report on the electrification of the Georgetown Corridor including GO Transit and the Air Rail Link, as we continue to "debunk the myths" that Metrolinx keeps feeding the public on electrification.

Special guest will include the author of OUR report on electrification, Greg Gormick.

When: Monday, May 16, 7 - 10pm
Where: Gladstone Hotel

Help us clean up the park and gardens! Bring your gardening gear and gloves. Bags provided. Email dbennet@sympatico.ca if youÕd like to volunteer.

When: Saturday, May 14, 10am - 1pm
Where: Sorauren Park

Bouncy castles! Crafts! Face painters! Balloon Clowns! Musicians & much more!

Free Looney Tunes Cartoons at the Revue at 4pm!

Plus community tree planting!

When: Saturday, May 14, 10am-6pm
Where: Roncesvalles Avenue

Come catch the RAYS 4th Annual community-wide yard sale.

To register, email ronces.yardsale@gmail.com. This year RAYS is pleased to support The Redwood Shelter.

When: Saturday, May 14, 9am-3pm
Where: Roncesvalles neighbourhood

This walk celebrates our community spirit and the Polish heritage of Roncesvalles Village. We also explore unusual things along the way, such as the reason for the rubber sidewalk in front of St. Vincent De Paul's Church, the legacy of the infamous local Boyd Gang, and the site of some of the fiercest chess matches in the hood.

When: Saturday, May 07, 11am, rain or shine
Where: Rendezvous at the High Park Baptist Church

Stand-up comedy on the edge of Parkdale, spring fever edition. Starring Carolyn Bennett, Dawn Whitwell, Sabrina Chevannes, Jill Knight, Muniza Raul, Sarah Maud Carver, Raffaella Diana, Paula Lucidi, Candice Gregoris, Daniela Saioni ... and Darren Pyle.

When: Thursday, April 14, 8pm
Where: Poor John's, 1610 Queen Street West
Price: $5 or PWYC

We need your voice to help advocate for the new Town Square for Sorauren Park (in the vacant land between the buildings on Wabash). Come to this monthÕs WBS meeting on Thursday, April 7 starting at 7 p.m. at the Sorauren Fieldhouse. All invited. Learn whatÕs going on at the park and get involved!

When: Thursday, April 7, 7pm
Where: Sorauren Fieldhouse

Featuring a reading by Andrew J. Borkowski and musical accompaniment by local blues band The Grayceful Daddies.

Please RSVP by March 25 to rsvp@cormorantbooks.com

When: Monday, April 4, 6-8pm
Where: 403 Roncesvalles Avenue

A literary panel at High Park Public Library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave., Tuesday, March 8, 6:30pm.

Featuring:

Pat Capponi
Author, Last Stop Sunnyside, The Corpse Will Keep, Upstairs in the Crazy House

Ray Robertson
Author, Gently Down The Stream, David, What Happened Later

Eva Stachniak
Author, Necessary Lies, The Garden of Venus, The Winter Palace (forthcoming)

Moderated by:

Andrew J. Borkowski
Author, Copernicus Avenue

Despite the proven superiority of electric trains, the McGuinty Liberals are pushing ahead with plans to buy diesels for a rail link to Pearson Airport - plans to be approved by Metrolinx on February 18th. We will be there demonstrating our opposition to more diesels, and calling on the Province to build it right as electric from the start.

When: Friday, February 18, 8:30am
Where: Metrolinx, 20 Bay Street

Our councillor, Gord Perks is hosting a meeting to provide an update about the Roncesvalles construction delays and to give community members an opportunity to ask questions about the project. Click here for more details.

When: Thursday, December 9, 7-9pm
Where:Howard Park Junior Public School (General Purpose Room), 30 Marmaduke St.

The Clean Train Coalition needs your help. Members of coalition is planning to attend the Metrolinx Board Meeting on Nov 16, at 9 am, to bring their message directly to the decision makers at Metrolinx - that electrification must be the #1 rail transit priority for Metrolinx and the Government of Ontario. They would like you to join them. They would also ask if you would forward this message to your association or network, so that other friends can join them at this gathering.

When: Tuesday, November 16, 9 am
Where:20 Bay Street at Queen's Quay

Photo exhibit of mineral baths in High Park, winter sports and other photos from 100 years ago. Speakers: The Roncesvalles Village Historical Society with Michael Craig.

When: Tuesday, October 26, 7-9 pm
Where:128 Fern Avenue Public School, East Door

Come and join us for face painting, hot apple cider and of couse loads and loads of pumpkins (for sale).

100% of proceeds donated to the Sorauren Park Fieldhouse (last year, we raised just over $2000.00. This year we are hoping to do better so we can pay for the moving of pavers (reclaimed from City Hall) for what we hope will be our new town square - to be located to the east of the field house.

When: Saturday, October 23, 10am - 1pm
Where: Sorauren Park Fieldhouse

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The garden is definitely starting to look like fall; thereÕs a bit more harvesting to do but things are slowing down and itÕs about time to start saving those seeds for next season (remember to let them turn brown on the stalk first). WeÕll continue our Wednesday work parties until October 6. Help us: mulch the compost, harvest herbs and dry them in the greenhouse, save seeds, weed the pathways, and clean up the garden for the Festival.

Mark your calendar for the final fall clean up days: join us either Saturday, October 16 or Sunday, October 17 to prepare the garden for winter.

When: Saturday & Sunday, October 16-17
Where: HOPE Garden, 220 Cowan Ave.

Learn more about joining our cooking & gardening program. Activities & meal included. For more information contact Emma at emma@greenestcity.ca.

When: Monday, October 4, 3:30-6pm
Where: Masaryk Cowan Community Recreation Centre, 220 Cowan Ave.

The countdown has begun: just two weeks until we have a blast in the park. Yep, itÕs the annual Food, Earth and Culture Festival on Saturday, October 2.

In celebration of healthy local food and Parkdale, this year weÕll be preparing much of our food, using local, seasonal ingredients and cooking at the Parkdale Neighborhood Church. We will also have a few tasty bites from our favourite neighbourhood restaurants, like Tibet Kitchen and AliÕs Roti shop. Cost: $2 donation. Plus, the HOPE gardeners are putting on a bake sale fundraiser. TheyÕll be baking up a storm of sweet treats to satisfy your afternoon sweet tooth.

On stage, we have a variety of acts from dancing to singing to puppets: Baro Dununba (African drumming group), Shadowlands Puppet Theater, Tibetan Youth Cultural Performance, and more.

Besides the main festival stage, there will be loads of activities happening in the park. Catherine Campbell, our community artisit, will be making watercolour postcards with folks, Sketch will be hosting a papermaking workshop, Tenzin will be back in action with games and art activities for children, chocoSol with their delicious chocolate, massages, bike tune-ups, and much more! Spread the word and see you there!

When: Saturday, October 2, 12-4pm
Where: Masaryk Park, 220 Cowan Ave

If youÕd like to volunteer for a 2-3 hour shift serving food, setting up, cleaning up, or dishwashing, please contact Leslie by email: leslie@greenestcity.ca or leave a voicemail at calling 647-438-0038. YouÕll get a plate of food on us and that good feeling from helping out.

You could also help out with a donation. Here are some things we could use for the festival and afterward. If you have one of these items and would like to offer it, please bring it to the Greenest City office at Masaryk-Cowan Community Center (220 Cowan) on September 27, 28, or 29. If those dates donÕt work, email leslie@greenestcity.ca to make other arrangements.

When: Saturday, October 2, 12-4pm
Where: HOPE Garden, 220 Cowan Ave

You are invited to an All Candidates Meeting for our ward in the upcoming municipal election.

When: Tuesday, September 28, 7-9 pm
Where: Fern Avenue PS, Auditorium

You are cordially invited to attend the Clean Train CoalitionÕs GO ELECTRIC music event on Sunday, September 26th in Sorauren Park, from 1:00pm Š 5:00pm. Local musicians will perform throughout the afternoon, with keynote speakers taking the stage at 3:00pm.

Join the growing number of Torontonians who understand that electrified transit on the Georgetown Corridor is the only sustainable option we have.

LetÕs build it once. LetÕs build it right.

Saturday, Sept. 18 starting at 10 am Ń help us weed the garden around the Sorauren Fieldhouse, prepare planting beds for new trees and gardens, and do a general clean-up. All welcome, bring your gardening tools for a day of community building and camaraderie.

Starting Sept. 13, this program offers early childhood development and parenting classes and service at the Sorauren Fieldhouse on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Contact: www.wholeplay.ca

Every Monday, 3 - 7pm, at Sorauren Park

All invited... agenda items include the town square development, municipal election, mural and others. Starts at 7pm at the Fieldhouse.

Help Drum Diesel Out of Town, Perth Square - Special Sunday Concert

Acoustic Performance by Mark Ripp, at Erwin Krickhahn Park.

This Saturday July 17th a skateboarding clinic will be set up at Albert Croslands Parkette (Fuller Park) from 9am to 5pm. Instruction will be provided for new boarders and those who are looking to improve their skills - just bring your skateboard and helmet! Ramps and rails will be temporarily installed for a day of skateboarding fun.

The event is co-sponsored by Parks & Recreation and The Junction Skateshop (404 Roncesvalles).

Acoustic Performance by Adam Volpentesta, at Carlton Park.

Acoustic Performance by Andrew Cash, at Campbell Park.

Every Sunday in July at 12:30pm in the Junction Triangle. The Electric Train Music Series is held in conjunction with the Junction Triangle Picnics in the Parks, 11am - 1pm every Sunday in July.

On Sunday, June 27th, from 2-5pm, Sorauren Park will come alive with song, dance, stories and more.

Brought to you by the totsquad (and lots of volunteer moms and dads, join us!), totstock is a vibrant, noisy, whimsical celebration of family and community.

There will be live music, childrenÕs games and activities, story- telling & puppet shows, great food & a rollicking good time all in support of the Wabash Building Society in particular & the common good in general.

Please consider bringing:

• Your child's bike or trike for the bicycle parade
• A sunhat and a reusable bottle or mug
• A pocketful of toonies (this is a fundraiser after all)

Join renowned Artistic Director Zimfira Poloz and the High Park Choirs of Toronto as they delight audiences with their beautiful and unique sound and their innovative repertoire at their annual spring concert.

Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: St. Anne's Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone Ave. (near Dufferin and Dundas)
Tickets: Available at the door: $20 adults and $15.00 children/students/seniors
Contact: info@highparkchoirs.org or 416-762-0657
Website: www.highparkchoirs.org

The City of Toronto is proposing to adopt a new City-Wide Zoning By-law in the summer of 2010 for the amalgamated City of Toronto which regulates the use of land, the size and location of buildings and structures, parking and loading. Information on the proposed City-wide Zoning By-law is available on the City's website.

The open house meeting will be held on May 27, 2010, from 4:00 - 9:00 pm, in Committee Room 4 at City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto. Further information on the Open House, including requests for special assistance, can be obtained by calling (416) 392-0194.

In chapter 150 of the new Zoning by-law, there are restrictions on the types of home occupations that will be allowed. Check this chapter and the entire By-law if you are concerned. You may also contact our councillorÕs office, Gord Perks, at 416-392-7919 for assistance in understanding your issues.

This is our final meeting until September. Get ready to enjoy a great summer.

When: Tuesday, May 25, 7-9 pm
Where: Fern Avenue PS, Auditorium

The High Park Choirs of Toronto is conducting spring auditions for children aged 5 to 18. Give your children a choral music education and performance experience that will enrich their lives!

Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 10:00 am- 4:00 pm in the
Location: Kingsbury Room, Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Road

Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Location: Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Road

Please contact the choir manager to reserve an audition time at (416) 762 0657 orinfo@highparkchoirs.org

Brought to you by the Roncesvalles-Macdonell Residents' Association in conjunction with the High Park Residents' Association and the Sunnyside Community Association.

Sell your stuff from the comfort of your front yard (or garage)! Buy things from your neighbours! Bring your friends and let them explore one of the city's best neighbourhoods!

Please register your yard sale by contacting Chris via email at ronces.yardsale@gmail.com

For more info, please stay tuned to this website and the RAYS blog: roncesvalles-area-yard-sale.blogspot.com

No experience necessary! We'll have the professionals to help us amateurs build a beautiful new patio at the Fieldhouse on Saturday, May 15... mark your calendar now! The event includes a community BBQ. Help leave a lasting legacy as we finish the landscaping around the Fieldhouse, funded by the Walmart-Evergreen Community Grounds program and supported by the City of Toronto and volunteer power.

See you at the park!

The Secrets of Sorauren Park: Have you ever wondered why the trees are so stumpy? Are you curious who stopped it from becoming a garbage truck yard?

Stop in for a discussion on the origins of Sorauren Park and a film featuring Barbara Hall, Irene Atkinson, and others.

When: Tuesday, May 11 at 7pm
Where: High Park Library, 228 Roncevalles Ave.

Join Wabash Building Society chair Doug Bennet and special guests for the first Sorauren "Jane's Walk". The walk is part of a program of free guided tours held around Toronto and now across North America in memory of urban guru Jane Jacobs.

We'll meet on Sunday, May 2 at 1 pm at the southwest entrance to Sorauren Park (corner of Sorauren and Wabash). We'll explore human and natural history during the walk, which will proceed up Sorauren, across the Dundas bridge, down Lansdowne to Rideau and looping back along Wabash.

What was here before us? What connection does this corner of Toronto have to Napoleon? How did continental conquest shape the neighbourhood to this very day? Why is Wabash Avenue so weirdly wide? How can we reclaim abandoned industrial property for civic use in the spirit of Jane Jacobs? These are just some of the topics and surprises in store for you in this history-steeped walk in ancient Brockton.

To register for the walk, visit the Jane's Walk web site.

Join Mayor David Miller, Councillor Gord Perks, city officials and neighbours for the annual Wabash Avenue Environment Day on Saturday, April 17, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Bring old electronics, batteries and hazardous household goods for safe disposal. Pick up free compost. Buy replacement recycling bins and learn about City green projects.

PLUS: Drop by the Sorauren Fieldhouse for our special Open House, featuring Fieldhouse user groups. Learn what's going on at the park and the Fieldhouse, and get free coffee courtesy Roncey Starbucks.

Click here for more info at the City web site.

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

We are calling on learners, tutors, volunteers, staff and board members to perform. Read a poem, sing a song, dance a dance, show off your talents. Group performances are welcome! Please note, we've reserved 6 spots for readings and 6 spots for theatre, dance or musical performances.

To sign up, you can either email or come in to PPR and sign up on the sheet posted near the back of the space.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Parkdale Project Read
1209 King St. West, Unit 2
Toronto, Ontario M6K 1G2
Telephone: 416-531-6308
Fax: 416-531-5710
Website: www.parkdaleprojectread.org

In Partnership with: UNIT Productions and Mixed Company Theatre

An engaging, entertaining and interactive look at being environmentally friendly, Morro and Jasp GO GREEN turns assumptions about going green on their heads and teaches us that every little bit makes a difference. Explored by the loveable and highly laughable Morro and Jasp, the messages hit home for both kids and adults like never before.

When: Sunday, April 11, 2 shows - 11am & 2pm
Where: The Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave., Toronto, ON
Tickets: $15

For tickets, call 416-915-6747 or online at www.morroandjasp.eventbrite.com and www.lowerossingtontheatre.com

Join us this Thursday, April 1 (no joke) at the Sorauren Park Fieldhouse to volunteer for upcoming events and provide your input into park development.

Agenda:

• Environment Day Open House planning
• Patio build planning (it's going to be fantastic!)
• Solar panel update (plan to put solar panels on Fieldhouse roof)
• Jane's Walk update
• Donor appreciation event planning
• AGM planning, next meeting in May
• New business

Drop off old computers, cell phones, printers etc.

When: Sunday, March 28, 10am - 3pm
Where: No Frills, 2178 Bloor St. West (near Runnymede)

Join Your Community by Powering Down and standing up for the Planet. Turn off the lights, turn down the heat, unplug the electronics then.....walk by candlelight.

Bloor West Village: starting at Alex Ling Fountain, (Jane /Bloor)
The Junction: starting at the Junction Train Station Platform, Dundas West & Pacific
Roncesvalles: starting at Grafton Park (Grafton street/Roncesvalles)

Pre Walk Rallies: Come early for the entertainment, information about environmental initiatives and refreshments, courtesy of MPP Cheri DiNovo's team.
Join A Walk: Bring your own candle and join in Earth Hour.
After the Walk: Support local Businesses participating in Earth Hour and continue the Greening of Parkdale - HighPark

When: Saturday, March 27, festivities start @7:30pm, walk start @8:30pm

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