Celebrating 20 years of community arts in Etobicoke
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VILLAGES Volu me 06 • Is s ue 02 • M ay / Ju n e 2 0 1 3
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Gems of the Lakeshore Award Ceremony – A Celebration of Excellence
By Lindsay Howe The 7th annual Gems of the Lakeshore ceremony was held on Monday, May 13th at the Assembly Hall at 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive. Exemplary local businesses, community organizations and service groups received recognition for their involvement in local events and initiatives, In return for their generosity, the Gems of the Lakeshore winners were rewarded and honoured for their commitment to the community. Laurel Broten, MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, hosted the Gems of the Lakeshore Award Ceremony. Residents, volunteers, and business owners from each of the four villages were in attendance. The Gems of the Lakeshore event was started to honour and celebrate the outstanding businesses and community organizations in the area. Winners are recognized in six categories: Community Services, Food Services, Restaurants, Retail Business, Cultural/ Recreation and Service Organizations and the Michael O’Connor Thompson Award. Awards are given annually to those exemplary businesses and merchants who are full of community spirit and show an ongoing commitment to volunteering, Gems of the Lakeshore is a way to acknowledge and show appreciation for the unique small businesses and service organizations who make South Etobicoke a vibrant place to live. Almost 100 businesses and organizations were recognized at this year’s Gems of the Lakeshore Award Ceremony. Gems of the Lakeshore is held in association with the Lakeshore Joint Community BIA Committee and Lakeshore Community Partnership. This year’s event was a huge success. Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees and winners! Let their contributions inspire all of us to contribute more to benefit our community. Look inside for a complete list of the Gems of the Lakeshore winners, nominees and map.
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IN TH IS IS S UE Caring volunteers 02 GEMS OF THE LAKESHORE 04 GEMS OF THE LAKESHORE 05 GEMS OF THE LAKESHORE 06 GEMS OF THE LAKESHORE 07 Community Corner 08 Lakeshore Villages events 09 Assembly Hall 10 Spring Bird Festival 12 Tulip Festival 13 Probate 15 Councillor Grimes 16 Sirus Theatrical 17 Doors Open Toronto 18
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Caring volunteers with big hearts Being involved in the community, I have come to realize just how many people it takes to run community events, the planning involved and the volunteer hours given. Just thinking back over the last six months and looking ahead to the next six, it is astonishing to actually watch these events emerge from mere ideas into the real deal on the day of the event. The hours involved in preparing, scrutinizing, debating, formulating and implementing these memorable events cannot be measured! Many of the events and festivals committees are made up of local business owners and residents. These volunteers plan and implement for more than one year beforehand, leading up to the events. The groups meet on a monthly basis and many committed people unselfishly give of their time to make sure these events are as good as or better than the year before to create memories for the community. This issue, I say thank you to all the people involved in the upcoming festivals and events. You not only give back to the community by providing countless hours of volunteer time creating local events for the residents to enjoy, but also you are legacy makers who create lasting memories for many years to come.
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GEMS OF THE LAKESHORE *information provided by the office of Laurel Broten MPP Etobicoke-Lakeshore 416-259-2249
2013 Winners
Retail Business
Restaurant
Village Vinyl Music Emporium and Café This business provides a fun and unique experience that brings me from Mississauga to the Lakeshore! Excellent selection of CD’s and records to purchase, including hard to find collectibles. Spotless premises, beautiful 1957 juke box, great coffee and snacks. Frequent special events and live performances, including fantastic Sunday sessions with local singers and musicians. Owners Keith and Karyn always greet you with a smile. This upbeat and trendy record/CD café adds charm to the commercial strip in particular and the local neighbourhood in general. Village Vinyl provides a doorway for local talent to emerge through songs, stories, photo exhibits and artistic endeavours that speak of community and connectedness.
Al Lago Ristorante Italiano We have been coming here for 20 years. The ambiance, service and food are unique. Unassuming on the outside, inside this restaurant you will find incredible service and even better food. The service is attentive without being overwhelming and Mike will make you whatever you are craving – and make it well, using only the freshest ingredients. The quality of food is tremendous but the real treat is owner Mike himself. He always takes the time to have a conversation with his customers. Loved the “no menu” experience – who needs a menu when Mike can prepare whatever you want! Laurel Broten & Mike Malik
Laurel Broten & Keith and Karyn Pope
Food Service
Community Service
Cake Star Cake Star is a perfect blend of artistic creativity and customer service that you can only get from a family owned business. Delightful owners, exquisitely beautiful cakes and pastries, and all fabulously delicious! People are still talking about my birthday cake 5 months later. Cake Star also supports our community by donating to our school fundraisers. Always a friendly welcome – amazing talent, amazing treats, amazing people! Their window alone makes the Lakeshore a better place.
Annual Gift Basket Drive for Women’s Shelters The Annual Gift Basket Drive is a perfect example of human kindness. Those who volunteer have full time careers and families yet still find the time to ensure they can obtain enough donations to put together baskets to give to women in various shelters across the GTA. They unselfishly use their personal time to help other women in safe houses. These baskets provide not only goods, but hope and a reminder that life can bring good things to good people, and selfesteem for a new start. To feel that others care about you can sometimes mean the world to you over any material things. Shelley is a saint and this cause is a real gem in every sense of the word.
Laurel Broten, Barb Accogli & Monja Chiara
Laurel Broten & Shelley Porritt
Cultural and Recreational Laurel Broten & Heather Dick
Sirius Theatrical Company Sirius provides top-notch theatrical training and programming in the Lakeshore, offering positive and creative instruction. Kids of all ages are given a chance to perform, dance and sing in plays. They have a great after school program that teaches kids about self-esteem and how to be confident. Sirius also offers community programming, including the War of 1812 Project and workshops in writing and drama, and participates in community events such as the Tulip Festival, Mimico Party in the Park, Shop the Shore and Mardi Gras. Sirius has an understanding of the importance of arts/creativity to the spiritual well-being of a community.
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Laurel Broten, mpp invites you to
Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Service Business
SummeR FeST
Alterna Savings A business with a heart! Staff are unfailingly cheerful and welcoming, and treat each person with genuine respect and superb service. It’s a community cornerstone, and much more personal than a bank. Alterna Savings offers free banking accounts to local non-profit organizations and co-ops. They give out thousands of dollars in community grants to local charities each year. Alterna has a community micro-finance program for underserved and marginalized entrepreneurs, and a “spare change” program that supports charities. Many different languages are spoken here! Alterna Savings delivers “big bank” rates and products with small town community service.
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Saturday June 15th, 2013 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Franklin Horner Community Centre Parkland 432 Horner Avenue (at Beta Street)
Laurel Broten, Laura Baughman & Bryan Rothery
Refreshments, Entertainment, Live Music, Children’s Activities. Drop by anytime! Bring a Lawn Chair!
We hope to see you there!! For Further Information:
701 Evans Avenue, Suite 100, Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 1A3 Tel: 416-259-2249 | Fax: 416-259-3704 lbroten.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org | www.laurelbroten.onmpp.ca
Michael O’Connor Thompson Award Grace Medeiros On April 6th, 2013, Grace Medeiros and her husband Paul celebrated their third anniversary as owners of Taste Portuguese Cuisine on the Lakeshore – Taste was honoured as a Gem of the Lakeshore earlier this evening. It’s hard to believe that Grace has been a local business owner and Lakeshore Village BIA member for only three years. In that period of time, she has earned a reputation as a staunch and tireless promoter of all businesses in the Lakeshore, who does not give up on herself – or anyone else! Grace does not want just her own business to succeed; she wants the same for all businesses in the Lakeshore. Grace is fearless about “trying something new” at Taste, and she encourages other local owners to do the same. Whether it’s a wine and food pairing, craft beer sampling, Ladies’ Night or a children’s birthday party – or catering for the Lakeshorts International Film Festival! - there is always something going on at Taste. Through her website and involvement with the BIA, she promotes other local businesses and works to bring Shop the Shore and other community events to the Lakeshore. Grace’s boundless energy, drive and passion extends to her support of local individuals and charities. She and husband Paul support our local artists by showcasing their work in their restaurant and offering culture to this emerging area. Grace’s fundraising efforts annually send three children to art camp through Lakeshore Arts. It is clear from what her customers have to say that Grace is loved and respected in this community. Her volunteerism and community spirit make her a very deserving recipient of the Michael O’Connor Thompson award and I am very happy to present this award, along with Theresa Thompson, to Grace Medeiros. Al Brezina, John Scheffer, Laurel Broten and Grace Medeiros
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GEMS OF THE LAKESHORE Restaurants
1. Al Lago Ristorante Italiano 3423Lake Shore Blvd West 416-253-0238 2. Bombay on the Lake 3007 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-850-3721 3. Buster’s Fish House 3747 Lake Shore Blvd. West 416-251-7777 4. Everest Hakka House 2356 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-253-5047 5. Havana Style Café & Art Gallery 270 Brown’s Line 416-739-6472 6. Il Paesano 396 Brown’s Line 416-251-7080 7. Kalamata Restaurant 3473 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-252-7700 7A. Kothur Indian Cuisine 2403 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-253-5047 8. Longrain Restaurant 3039 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-252-8424 9. New Toronto Fish & Chips 146 Fifth Street 416-259-2175 10. Pulcinella Ristorante Italiano 3687 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-253-9959 11. Taste Portuguese Cuisine 2888 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-255-3456 12. Timothy’s Pub 344 Brown’s Line 416-201-9515
Food Services
13. 241 Pizza 3815 Lake Shore Blvd West 14. Birds & Beans Café by The Lake 2413 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-913-9221 15. Burrito Boyz 3803 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-251-2699 16. Cake Star 3431 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-9053 17. Casa Dolce Bakery 732 Brown’s Line 416-252-2253 18. Cupcake Outlet 374 Brown’s Line 416-201-9898 19. Empanada Company 122 Fortieth Street 647-435-5003 20. Fair Grounds Organic Café & Roastery 3785 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-251-2233 21. Ice Cream Junction 3426 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-253-7259 22. More than Pies 3261 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-708-9525 23. Sweet Olenka’s 2834 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-521-7444 24. Tatsu’s Bread 3180 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-253-5557
Cultural and Recreational
26. Assembly Hall 1 Colonel Smith Park Drive 416-338-7255 27. Franklin Horner Community Centre 432 Horner Avenue 416-252-6822 28. Hooray for Play 3432 Lake Shore Blvd West 647-799-0504 29. Horner Avenue Seniors’ Centre 320 Horner Avenue 416-394-6000 30. Lakeshore Arts 2422 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-201-7093
31. Royal House of Music Hay Avenue 416-820-5233 32. Sherway Academy of Music 85 Thirty-First Street 416-259-0251 33. Sirius Theatrical Company 119 Mimico Avenue 416-236-9011 34. Village Mosaic 2794 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-231-0655
60. St. Margaret’s Anglican Church 156 Sixth Street 416-259-2659 61. Storefront Humber Inc. 2445 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-4207 62. Wesley Mimico United Church 2 Station Road 416-251-5811 63. Windfall 29 Connell Court Unit 3 416-703-8435
Retail Business
Service Business
35. 24 Hour Coin Laundry 2471 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-255-5901 36. Adrian de Rody Fine Art Co. 28 Ninth Street 416-201-0518 37. Clock Factory (The) 2881 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-251-1225 38. Evans Home Hardware 3445 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-1221 39. Faulkner’s Appliance Centre 2880 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-1195 40. Graphic Print 142 Islington Avenue 416-255-1381 41. Harvey’s Paint & Wallpaper 2908 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-2961 42. Joan’s Blooming Place 2609 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-251-5128 43. Lakeshore Valumart 2399 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-503-3491 44. Loot Lady (The) 3029 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-828-4489 45. Mayflower Displays floral designers 3069 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-233-5122 46. Mr. Printer / Mr. Sign 518 Evans Avenue 416-252-3341 47. Paw Pals Grooming 276 Manitoba Street 416-255-1574 48. Polonez Deli 2436 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-855-5602 49. Purrfect Pet Supplies 3313 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-0579 50. Tina’s Variety Shoppe 364 Royal York Rd 416-259-6871 51. TNT Surplus 2938 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-251-3821 52. Tremblay’s Shoe Repair 150A Fifth Street 416-259-2261 53. Village Butcher (The) 132 Sixth Street 416-503-9555 25. Village Vinyl Music Emporium & Café 2925 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-809-6625
Community Service
54. Annual Gift Basket Drive for Women’s Shelters 3385 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-9639 55. Furniture Bank 25 Connell Court # 1 416-934-1229 56. Gatehouse (The) 3101 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-255-5900 57. JobStart 2930 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-231-2295 58. LAMP Community Health Centre 185 Fifth Street 416-252-6471 59. Mimico Presbyterian Church 119 Mimico Avenue 416-255-0213
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64. Alterna Savings 3001 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-252-5621 65. Angelic Touch Salon 3446 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-354-2444 66. Body Buster Fitness 432 Horner Avenue 416-252-6288 67. Bruce Tree Expert Company Ltd. 97 Sixteenth Street 416-252-8769 68. Bubbles & Squeak 85 Ninth Street 416-252-4100 69. Certified Auto Repair 2272 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-231-8913 70. Creative Image 2995 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-8493 71. Edge Computers 3369 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-252-4868 72. Fusion Hair & Body Inc. 2977-G Lake Shore Blvd West 416-845-6306 73. Kassel’s Pharmacy 396 Royal York Road 416-251-1126 74. Kingsway Health by the Lake 2405 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-231-9502 75. Lakeshore Community Childcare Centre 99 Seventh Street 416-394-7601 76. Lakeshore Village Health Centre 2800 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-253-2225 77. Lise Rivard Hair/Body/Soul 3455 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-985-4247 78. Long Branch Animal Clinic 3459 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-251-6787 79. Long Branch Optical Inc. 3348 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-255-0445 80. Mind & Body Integrated Medicine 2921 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-252-2831 81. Nando Tullo Insurance Company 394 Royal York Road 416-253-4979 82. Next Door Family Resources 101-95 Mimico Avenue 416-259-0333 83. Painty McGees 2914 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-8392 84. Philip & Frank’s Barber Shop 2906 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-5393 85. Pina B’s Salon & Spa Inc. 3439 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-253-4656 86. Royal LePage Porritt Real Estate Inc. 3385 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-259-9639 87. Shoppers Drug Mart 3464 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-255-5243 88. Silver Lion Framing Shop 3305 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-535-9366 89. Tall Man Construction 5 Thirty Fifth Street 416-255-2053 90. Three B Associates 99 Sixth Street 416-255-9236 91. Wine Place 3025 Lake Shore Blvd West 416-253-7081
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COMMUNITY CORNER Skate the Shore Mimico by the Lake BIA is hosting our first annual “Skate the Shore” event on Saturday, June 1st from 8 am – 2 pm.
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Volunteers needed! Help seniors in your community! Interested in volunteering with seniors in the Etobicoke community? Join our team as an Adult Day Service Volunteer to assist with kitchen tasks and provide social interaction to our clients. Have access to your own vehicle? Become an Escorted Transportation Volunteer and provide seniors with comfortable rides to vital appointments (mileage reimbursements available!). Alternatively, provide weekly companionship, as a Volunteer Visitor, to a senior living in Etobicoke. ESS Support Services is a not-for-profit agency committed to supporting seniors in their desire to remain in their own homes and community. Please call 416-243-0127 ext. 242 or visit www.esssupportservices. ca to join our team of volunteers!
For a $5 registration fee you can skate the waterfront trail, enjoy a pancake breakfast, grab some free swag and enjoy demos, vendors, entertainment and so much more. For further information go to www.mimicobia@hotmail.com
Porritt Real Estate joins Royal LePage On Saturday, April 27th Porritt Real Estate officially joined the Royal LePage family with a community open house. Porritt Real Estate has been a fixture in the South Etobicoke community for three generations and are proud to be part of the Royal LePage family. Pictured L-R is Liz, Carl and Shelley Porritt.
Lakeshore Arts means Creative Summer Love art? Want to get creative this summer? Lakeshore Arts is calling youth of all ages to come out and participate in our innovative arts camps this July! This year we are running three exciting summer camp programs; Theatre Camp (Ages 7-10), Photography Camp: From Pinhole to Digital (Ages 11-14), and our Youth Leadership in the Arts program, ARTiculate (Ages 13-17). All our camps are designed to introduce youth to a variety of art practices while working with professional artists. Creative programming provides educational opportunities that encourage youth to participate in the arts as a way of enriching their lives, while developing new friendships and learning new skills. Subsidies and family discounts are available. For more information, please visit www.lakeshorearts.ca or contact bebhinn@lakeshorearts.ca, 416201-7093. Annual Gift Basket Drive for Women’s Shelters in the Greater Toronto Area We are looking for bowlers for the Annual Bowling for Baskets Fundraiser benefiting the Annual Gift Basket Drive for Women Shelters. The date is Thursday, May 30th at Bowlerama on Dundas in Etobicoke. Cost is $50 per player which includes 3 games of bowling, food and bowling shoes. For more information visit our website www.annualbasketdrive.ca or contact Shelley Porritt at 416259-9639.
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Lakeshore Villages Upcoming Events New Mural The City Of Toronto has approved a new mural project for Lake Shore Village which will be displayed at 6th Street and Lake Shore Blvd. W. This mural and its accompanying commemorative plaque will pay tribute to the efforts of the 6th Scottish Regiment’s history during wartime. To view the mural artwork please visit http://lakeshorevillage.ca/
Lake Shore Pride June 21-30, 2013 The Lake Shore Village BIA is pleased to present Lake Shore Pride 2013. We will be displaying rainbow pennants at participating businesses along Lake Shore Blvd. West. The BIA’s Event Planning Committee will be working with volunteers from the Lakeshore Village LGBT community to display the pennants as part of Gay Pride Week 2013 Celebrations.
Comedy Festival: Shop the Shore is evolving in Lake Shore Village. The festival is being revitalized by the Lake Shore Village Event Planning Committee (BIA & community members) and is scheduled to return in September 2013 with a new name and an exciting focus, more details to follow in an upcoming issue of the Villages.
Canada Day The Lake Shore Village BIA will proudly provide Canada Day Pennants to participating Business’s establishments along Lake Shore Blvd. W to celebrate Canada Day!
The Second Annual Flower Festival *Festival Begins May 10th and ends May 19th* A celebration of Poetry, Art and Community! Many events are taking place over the course of two weeks, which will culminate in a ‘Poetry Pot ‘O’ Gold’ constructive competition on Sunday, May 19th. Enjoy children’s poetry displayed in the windows of local businesses; this event has support from the BIA and local businesses! Keep watch for updates, if you would like to host an event along Lake Shore as part of the flower festival and add it to the listings, contact erinpanjer@gmail.com https://www.facebook. com/events/441192682631477/
- Poetry Pot ‘O’ Gold on Sunday, May 19th from 2 – 4 pm at Big Guys Little Coffee Shop
- Kids Planting Flowers on Saturday, May 18th from 11 am-noon (corner of 5th St. and Lake Shore)
Lake Shore Village, Music/Pub crawl A Music/pub night crawl is being planned for Lake Shore Village this July, more details on venues and participating musical acts to be released soon! OurLakeShore.net neighbourhood site Check out our community website www.Ourlakeshore.net This is an incredible local resource for Lake Shore residents to share events, photos, videos and more about your Lake Shore! It’s fantastic and free to join. Add your own events Post news about local businesses Create and communicate with your own group Write a blog post Upload pictures and videos Create or join a discussion forum This website is for residents in the Etobicoke Lake Shore community to participate in a discussion about local issues. Posts will be moderated by the community and featured posts will appear on the front page of the site. www.OurLakeshore.net By Residents, For Residents
Upcoming Events at the Assembly Hall Anne of Green Gables – The Musical presented by Kids on Broadway May 24 & 25 at 7 pm Experience the magic of Anne of Green Gables - The Musical - an enduring family classic that will have you laughing, singing and even wiping away a tear. Tickets: $25 – reserved seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 416-237-9738 or e-mail diane.relyea@sympatico.ca.
Six Degrees of Freedom, Art Show Reception presented by Six Degrees of Freedom May 26, 11 am – 3 pm This Six Degrees of Freedom exhibition will present a group of artists (Gail Backus, Biljana Baker, Gary Duncan, Doug Mays, Doreen Renner and Bill Schwarz) with very diverse backgrounds from Northern and Southern Ontario. Love of the natural environment, a desire for broadened horizons and joy in the limitless possibilities of creating with paint has brought them together to celebrate the freedom of expression. They have produced exciting and dramatic works including watercolour on paper, and acrylic or oil on stretched canvas, examples of which can be seen at www.sixdegreesoffreedom.ca. Show runs May 23 – June 20. Gallery hours: Mon - Fri: 12 - 5 pm & Sat: 10 am - 1 pm. For more information, please call 416-338-7255.
Easy Listenin’ presented by Queensmen Male Chorus May 28 at 7:30 pm Join us for a feel-good evening of upbeat vocal favourites performed by the Queensmen Male Chorus and their guests, The Kingsway Conservatory of Music’s children’s choir. Tickets: $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Children under 12 are free. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 416-2391531 or e-mail thequeensmenmalechorus@gmail.com.
Doors Open Toronto presented by City of Toronto May 26, 10 am – 4 pm The Assembly Hall will be participating in this year’s Doors Open Toronto. We have many exciting activities for all ages! Come by and be a part of it! Guided Tours: Discover the stories, history and contemporary uses of the Assembly Hall. Meet the Artists Gallery Reception: Be part of the local arts scene! Come check out a fantastic art show and meet the artists behind the exhibit. They’ll talk about their work and answer questions. Window Stencils: This is loads of fun for all ages and so easy to do. Freehand drawings are also permitted. Chalkboard Mural: Calling all artists! Add colour and zip to our boring wall. Participate in a collaborative indoor community mural with coloured chalk. For more information, please call 416-338-7255 or e-mail assembly@toronto.ca.
Time of Our Lives presented by The Kingsway Conservatory of Music’s GLEE, Musical Theatre & Drama ensemble May 30 at 8 pm Join us for an original song, dance and drama production that follows the students of the fictional Chester Hill Collegiate as they prepare for their annual semi-formal. Come and see what drama ensues! Admission: $7.50 per adult, $5 per student/child. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 416234-0121 or visit www.kingswayconservatory.ca.
Music in Springtime presented by The Music Studio June 8 at 1 pm, 3 pm & 5 pm & June 9 at 11 am, 1:30 pm & 4 pm Join students of The Music Studio as they present solo and group performances. Each recital offers a variety of musical styles. Admission is free and all are welcome! For more information, please call 416-234-9268 or e-mail lessons@themusicstudio.ca.
Forgotten Voices Front of House Workshop presented by Lakeshore Arts & Sirius Theatrical Company, in partnership with the Assembly Hall June 10 at 7 pm Lakeshore Arts & Sirius Theatrical Company present a NEW series of Free Workshops open to all. This is part of “Forgotten Voices, Beyond the War of 1812”, a community theatre project that will result in 8 outdoor performances in South Etobicoke in July. FREE and open to all ages & experience. For more information or to register, please call 416-876-9607 or e-mail 1812theatre@lakeshorearts.ca
Explorations Art Show
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presented by York Artists Guild June 27 – July 25 New vistas, ventures and vantage points. This exhibition features York Artist Guild members’ work in various media. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! Art show opening reception: July 4, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Gallery hours: Mon - Fri: 12 - 5 pm & Sat: 10 am - 1 pm. For more information, please call 416-3387255.
Keeping Etobicoke-Lakeshore’s seniors safe The Ontario government is helping to keep Etobicoke-Lakeshore’s seniors and people with dementia safe by ensuring their families, caregivers and the community are prepared to act in case they go missing.
son with dementia goes missing and when reuniting after a wandering incident. Three out of five people with dementia go missing at some point, often without warning. Fifty per cent of seniors missing for twenty four hours risk serious injury or death from exposure to the elements, hypothermia and drowning. Seventy five per cent of seniors who go missing are found within 2.4 kilometers from where they disappeared.
With support from the province, the Alzheimer Society of Ontario is launched the new Finding Your Way wandering prevention program. The first of its kind in Canada, the program will raise awareness of risks for people with dementia and enhance the community response in case they go missing.
Currently, 200,000 Ontarians have dementia, an increase of sixteen per cent over the past four years. By 2020, close to 250,000 seniors in Ontario will be living with some form of dementia.
As part of the program, the Alzheimer Society of Ontario distributed kits that include tips and resources to help families and caregivers put plans in place to prevent wandering incidents and act quickly in cases of missing seniors. The province is also providing support for the Ontario Police College to develop and deliver police training that incorporates wandering prevention into the police curriculum.
Finding Your Way is an important part of Ontario’s Action Plan for Seniors. We recognize that to support our seniors and help keep them protected and safe, we need to support their families and caregivers by giving them the information they need to be prepared and to respond in a timely manner when a family member goes missing.
This new program will go a long way to raise awareness of the risks of people with dementia going missing and help caregivers prevent missing incidents and crises before they occur. It is also available in several languages, which will make it easier to reach our diverse population.
For more information, visit www.findingyourwayontario.ca
Kits include an identification form with space for a recent photo and physical description that can be shared with police in an emergency, at-home safety steps to help prevent wandering incidents, and tips on what to do when a per-
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4th annual Spring Bird Festival
Mimico Village BIA Sponsors New Retail Merchant Website
By Janette Harvey, Natural Environment Specialist, City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation
by Stephen Lea
The Mimico Village BIA is proud to announce the launch of the new retail merchant advertising website www.MimicoVillage.ca, joining neighbouring website www.LakeshoreVillage.ca in promoting our local area retail merchants.
The Spring Bird Festival at Colonel Samuel Smith Park is a great opportunity for people of all ages to learn about birds and bird habitat. Attend and join a guided bird walk (sponsored by Birds and Beans), see live birds up close, participate in fun crafts and workshops, and visit a variety of educational displays. Over 270 species of birds migrate annually through the Greater Toronto Area. The best places to witness this spectacle are in natural areas along the lakefront and in ravines. Birds are essential to a healthy ecosystem; they are beautiful and fascinating to watch. With a pair of binoculars and a little patience, anyone can develop an interest in birds, and a passion for birding.
The websites are designed as a Virtual Sidewalk Shopping Tour and now include the retail merchants of the Mimico Village area. Maintained on a regular basis, the www.MimicoVillage.ca website provides a current business directory and a pictorial tour of the merchants along Royal York Rd. between Evans Ave. and Newcastle St. in the Mimico Village area of Toronto. The viewer is able to scroll along at a street level view on the east and west sides of Royal York Rd. and virtually enter a store or link to the merchant’s website. Regular area shoppers are able to leave their comfort zone and explore merchants they may not normally visit, while the website also invites new area customers to “check out” Mimico Village.
Colonel Samuel Smith Park is an exceptional place for birding and the greatest place in Toronto to view migrating whimbrel. Between May 22 and 27 literally thousands of whimbrel migrate past Toronto in order to reach their breeding areas on the coast of the Hudson Bay Lowlands. They rely on safe stopovers to feed and maintain their good physical condition. Fall migrants rely on these areas to replenish the energy needed for the long journey to their wintering grounds in South America.
The Chairman of the Mimico Village BIA, Bill Kassels, recently stated: “We wanted to make it easier for residents in our area to see at street level what we have to offer them. Our website now makes that possible. We encourage everyone to shop locally and support the businesses in our area that support them in all they do, to make our area a better place to live, shop, and play.” Ward 6 Councillor Mark Grimes said “I encourage all of our residents to support local business and shop locally whenever possible. Electronic tools, such as this website, are great assets to the community to learn about what our stores have to offer.”
Although parks and ravines play a critical role in bird migration, these green spaces in the city are often isolated fragments, or “islands”. People’s backyards, even small backyards, provide important habitat, and help connect these islands. Experts will be on hand at the Spring Bird Festival to recommend a variety of ways to make backyards safe and friendly for birds and other wildlife. The festival features a “Backyard Habitat Building Workshop”, where visitors may try their hand at building a variety of structures, including bird feeders. The festival also educates participants about the population decline of North American songbirds, threats to birds in the city, and the simple ideas that people may follow in their daily lives to make the city safer for all birds.
The www.MimicoVillage.ca is committed to assist in the economic development and prosperity of the Mimico Village and Lakeshore Village areas. Also see Lakeshore Village BIA sponsored www.LakeshoreVillage.ca, along with websites Mimico-bytheLake.ca and www.LongbranchVillage.ca. To learn more visit: www.MimicoVillage.ca inquiries: info@mimicovillage.ca
The festival is hosted by City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division, in partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Citizens Concerned about the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront (CCFEW), Friends of Sam Smith Park (FOSS), and Humber Arboretum. The Spring Bird Festival takes place on Saturday, May 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 3145 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
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Mimico Village Tulip Festival Returns For a Floral Extravaganza By: Lindsay Howe
Mimico Village BIA hosts the 2013 Tulip Festival on Tuesday, May 28th from 4 – 7 p.m. on Royal York Road at Evans Ave to Newcastle Street. This annual spring festival features free fun events for the whole family. Activities include: rock climbing, games and prizes, cookie decorating, colouring contest, creating masks, bouncy castle, candy floss, a charity bake sale and BBQ. This year marks the 11th successful year that the Tulip Festival has come to Mimico. This not for profit event is a great way to bring the community together to support local artists, and give back to a worthy cause. With dozens of childcentered activities including carnival games and prizes, a bouncy castle, face painting and balloons, kids of all ages will have a ball at the Tulip festival. Adults will enjoy delicious food, great music and quality entertainment. An added bonus, food vendors will be giving away free refreshments. You won’t want to miss the unveiling of twenty-five colourfully painted 4 foot tall tulips. Each year various local community groups, as well as schools in the area work hard to paint the most creative and original tulip sculptures. At 6 p.m., the Tulip Art Award presentation will be happening at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship located at 414 Royal York Road. Additionally, families can meet and greet the police officers and firefighters on the scene, offering child safety information. Come out to the Mimico Tulip Festival to ring in the spring and summer season with an evening of free activities for the whole family. Avoid the hassle of finding parking, leave your car at home and take the Go Train to Mimico Station, a mere half a block north of the Tulip Festival. Visit The Mimico Village BIA Tulip Art Project and Tulip Festival on Facebook and follow on Twitter @MimicoVillage.
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Taking Steps to Save Your Family Money Bernard Trottier, MP Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Parents are fully aware of the expenses that come with raising a family. From basic necessities such as clothing and food, to education and recreational activities – it adds up fast. That’s why our Conservative government has worked consistently to deliver significant savings for Canadian families since we were first elected in 2006.
providing more than $590 million in tariff relief annually to Canadian businesses and consumers. We hope to provide further tariff relief and opportunities for Canadian exporters, through our free-trade agenda. The proposed Canada-EU free-trade deal, for example, will add about $10 billion per year to Canada’s economy and will provide tariff savings of almost $750 million a year.
We started by introducing the Universal Child Care Benefit, providing real choice in child care by giving parents $1,200 a year for each child under the age of six. We’ve kept taxes low, including cutting the lowest personal income tax rate to 15%, as well as cutting the GST from 7% to 5%. We’ve also delivered tax credits that are helping families save every year, such as the Family Caregiver Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit and the Children’s Arts Tax Credit. The average family now saves $3,200 a year. Despite these savings, constituents in Etobicoke-Lakeshore remind me of the fact that the price of many products needed to support their family are consistently priced higher in Canada compared to the same product sold in the United States. We’ve taken action through our latest Budget, Economic Action Plan 2013, to help deliver lower prices for hard-working Canadian families.
Economic Action Plan 2013 also introduced the long-overdue restructuring of Canada’s General Preferential Tariff (GPT) regime, created in 1974 to assist least developed countries. The world has changed a lot since 1974, and countries like China, Brazil, India and South Korea would not be classified as “least developed countries.” To be clear, the GPT regime is not a free trade program – there is no increased access for Canadian companies to the GPT countries. Therefore, beginning in 2015, countries like China will no longer receive preferential tariff treatment; they will treated like any other country with whom we do not have a free trade agreement.
Hockey skates, skis and baby clothing are just a few of the goods that will now be a little more affordable. To do this, our Government has removed tariffs on imported baby clothing and sports equipment, resulting in significant savings for families. Other examples of gear that are now tariff-free include: snowboards, golf clubs, toboggans and roller skates. We expect competitive businesses to pass these savings to their customers. This action builds on our Government’s strong record of providing real savings to Canadian families. In fact, since 2009, we’ve eliminated close to 1,900 tariffs,
Canada is a strong participant in the global economy, and tariff policies are fundamental to shaping our trade relationships. By reducing tariffs overall, we’re working to ease the financial burden of raising a family in Canada.
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PROBATE- does it mean more taxes?
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day
Submitted by Brad Jones
More taxes-not exactly! Probate is not a word you hear often unless you are a lawyer, accountant or a funeral director and even then you are only faced with probate when a loved one passes on.
On Saturday, May 11th the Toronto Police Service in partnership with Toronto Public Health hosted the city’s first Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day. The event had five locations across the city where members of the public could dispose of any unwanted or expired medication. Each site was staffed by Toronto Police Service Officers, Toronto Public Health nurses and pharmacology students who took the prescription drugs, narcotics or over the counter medications and disposed of them in a safe and secure way.
So what is probate and how does it work? Probate is a legal process that determines the validity of one’s will, pays all debts and taxes and distributes your remaining assets according to your wishes. After your death, your named executor will present your will, if you have a will, and file these papers at the local probate court. If you do not have an executor then the court will appoint an “administrator”. In most cases, a close relative or someone close to the deceased is assigned.
Lakeshore Villages will keep you informed of other upcoming Drop-Off Days.
The main reason probate exists is to legally ensure the descendant’s property is accounted for, distributed to its beneficiaries, and any and all outstanding taxes are collected and paid. Can one avoid probate? Well, if there is no property to transfer or the estate has no complicated matters like debts that exceed assets, then generally the executor and/or family can manage paying debts and filing tax returns and probate may then become unnecessary. Whether one will require probate or not, the key message is to be prepared while we are alive to lessen the burden on those who are left to care for our estate all the while ensuring that our last wishes are carried out. Having a legal will with a designated executor who agrees to be responsible for administering your assets would be a first recommendation. From there, if possible, ensure your estate has enough assets to cover any debts and taxes so probate may be avoided and lastly, pre-planning has its advantages wherein you alleviate the burden for your loved ones all the while saving money because pre-paid funerals are tax free. Brad Jones is a licensed funeral director and manager at Ridley Funeral Home 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. West Toronto, Ontario M8V 1K3 To learn more about probate or any questions regarding the funeral industry please feel free to contact Brad directly by phone 416.259.8193 or BradJones@RidleyFuneralHome.com
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Ward 6: Parks to be Proud of
Budget 2013
By Councillor Mark Grimes
As spring kicks into full swing and we start to embrace the outdoors I would like to take the opportunity to remind local neighbours about some of the great events and improvements slated for South Etobicoke parks in 2013.
Hot off the press, the Budget 2013 announced on March 21, brings more restrictions than tax breaks to individuals. The government clearly places more emphasis on “closing tax loopholes” than on introducing new tax incentives.
Work has already begun on Prince of Wales Park to revitalize the wading pool and install new play equipment. Our City Parks staffs were able to incorporate many of the requests of local residents and I look forward to its completion in mid-June. Similarly, the dedication of local volunteers from the Friends of Rotary Peace Park has helped kick start the revitalization of Rotary Peace Park with construction expected to begin in the late summer or early fall of 2013. These projects are in addition to ongoing improvements in Marie Curtis Park over the last several summers to upgrade the infrastructure, look and feel of this great community space.
Let’s start from the positive side, however. The lifetime capital gains exemption will increase from $750,000 to $800,000. This pertains specifically to sales of small private corporation shares or farm and fishing property. You will be able to shield a new increased amount from capital gain on disposition of such property beginning in 2014 tax year. The adoption tax credit will be enhanced by allowing parents to claim expenses from before the year in which the adoption was finalized. This will pertain to adoptions completed after 2012.
While it may seem that construction season never ends there are also a multitude of events slated for our parks this year. Starting Saturday, June 1st the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association is hosting a weekly Farmer’s Market in Humber Bay Park West. The Farmer’s Market is a great destination for those who plan to join the Mimico by the Lake’s Business Improvement Association’s inaugural Skate the Shore rollerblading event, also on June 1st, starting at Amos Waites Park and progressing along the Linear Park trail.
There will be an incentive to donate to charities for those who have not done so since 2007, as additional tax credit of 25% is introduced beginning in 2013. Now, brace yourself for some bad news. The owners of small businesses who pay themselves dividends to take advantage of preferential tax rates will notice their tax benefits dwindling. The new calculation of dividend tax credit will lower tax break for small corporations’ dividends by about 3%.
If you prefer great food and live music over the summer month’s two Etobicoke Lakeshore traditions are coming back this August. Lakeshore Mardi Gras, which celebrates its 10th year, runs over the Civic long weekend, August 2nd to 5th, provide entertainment for young and old. The HBSCA will also be holding their Annual Waterfront Festival on August 8th which brings family entertainment and live music to Jean Augustine Park, right on the water.
Labour-Sponsored Venture Capital tax credit will be phased out by 2017, with federal tax credits going down from 15% to 0% over the next 4 years. If you pay for safety deposit box at your local bank, you will no longer be able to claim a deduction for it starting in 2013 tax year. There are a lot of talks about curtailing aggressive tax planning. Charitable donation tax schemes are one of them. The Budget proposes that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will have the right to collect amounts owing even if the taxpayer filed an objection to the assessment.
If you would like to know more about any of these projects and events, or if you have questions about your neighbourhood park, please contact my office at 416397-9273 or by email at councillor_grimes@toronto.ca.
Bigger emphasis will be placed on Foreign Income Verification Statement. This pertains to a rather obscure question on the first page of your tax return: “did you own or hold foreign property at any time (in a year) with a total cost of more than $100,000?” If yes, and if this is a property that generates income you should fill out additional form on your income tax return. Many people ignore this question, and CRA feels that it may miss on some taxing opportunities in this area. Financial institutions will be required to report International Electronic Funds Transfers over $10,000. Please note that the Budget will have to be enacted before taking full effect. The above changes will take place in 2013 tax year at the earliest. You can still use the existing tax laws to your advantage in the current tax year! Eva Kupiec, CMA & Beata Kurpiewski, CGA Principals of Professional Accounting Office at 3461 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.beaccounting.ca
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Sirius Theatrical Company
By Susan Nagy, Executive Director, Lakeshore Arts Lakeshore Arts is working in partnership with Sirius Theatrical Company, the artistic half of the team that is creating Forgotten Voices: Beyond the Conflict of 1812.
(and the arts), provide training and mentorship, reflect cultural diversity and make performances affordable, accessible and inclusive to the local community. Both organizations are committed to find potential in all their participants and provide opportunities for learning and leadership, creating the arts champions of tomorrow. The Forgotten Voice’s project will succeed because the partnership has thrived but also because of Heather’s drive, expertise and artistic excellence will ensure that it will not fail.
When we found out there was a grant being offered through the Department of Canadian Heritage to create a commemorative project based on the War of 1812, Heather Dick and her Company was the first group I thought of. We know her to be very organized, a valued commodity in the neighbourhood and one who has a shared passion needed to create and deliver a community theatre piece.
The free outdoor play will be hosted throughout the local parks in the South Etobicoke area, performed by community members under the tutelage of an amazing artistic team. Make sure you support your local community thespians, the work of Lakeshore Arts and our amazing community partner, Sirius Theatrical Company by attending an upcoming performance this July. Performances begin at 7 pm. You are encouraged to bring along a picnic dinner, a blanket, and your lawn chair to be transformed by the magic of outdoor theatre.
Heather founded The Sirius Theatrical Company in 1989. She is a professional actress, director, acting teacher, production coordinator, theatre manager and producer with more than 30 years’ experience behind her. In 2005, the Company found a home at the Mimico United Presbyterian Church in the Donald Hendry Hall, a 70 seat black box theatre used as performance and studio workshop space.
July 4 – Jeff Healey Park July 5 – Amos Waites Park July 6 – The grounds of the Assembly Hall July 7 – The grounds of the Assembly Hall July 11 – Humber Bay Park East July 12 – Humber Bay Park East July 13 – Montgomery’s Inn July 14 – Montgomery’s Inn
Heather’s values and philosophy mirror many of Lakeshore Arts’ which contributes to our strong partnership; inspire, engage and foster of love of theatre
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Interfaith Communities of South Etobicoke celebrate Doors Open Toronto Bosnian Islamic Centre - 75 Birmingham Street Open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The simple design of the mosque reflects and supports the human desire and need for quiet contemplation & reflection. Some examples of Islamic art & calligraphy will also be on display. Volunteers will be on hand to explain the form and function of the space and answer questions you might have regarding our faith and our community. We will be celebrating a wedding at 2:00 pm on Saturday. We look forward to seeing you.
For the first time, South Etobicoke’s interfaith communities are joining together to offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore the mix of historic, cultural and religious centres congregated in one vibrant neighbourhood at Toronto’s Doors Open event on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. South Etobicoke is home to many faith communities, some having been pillars of the community for decades, while others feature new congregations breathing life into older buildings. Doors Open Toronto offers an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to visit explore and admire the architecture and history of this neighbourhood over this one special weekend.
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church - 156 Sixth Street Open 10 am-5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday May 25 and 26. Guides and self-guided tour brochure. Barbecue lunch 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Organ recital 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Games and crafts for children. All welcome to attend service at 10.30 am Sunday.
PARTICIPATING SOUTH ETOBICOKE FAITH COMMUNITIES Christ Church/St. James Anglican - 194 Park Lawn Road Church will be open for tours on Saturday May 25 from 1pm to 5pm. On Sunday May 26 we welcome visitors to join in the Worship Service from 10 am to 1130 a.m. Tours will be available from 1 pm – 5 pm.
Sufi Canadian Cultural Centre - 270 Birmingham Street Open Saturday 11:00 am-12:30 pm and Sunday 11:00 am- 5:00 pm. Visitors can expect Sufi music performances with “whirling dervishes”; free tea and refreshments. All visitors are invited to stay for our weekly gathering on Saturday night which includes a free communal supper.
Christ Church Mimico historic cemetery and memorial garden 329 Royal York Rd. The Christ Church Mimico Memorial Garden and Cemetery will be available for tours on Saturday and Sunday May 25 and 26 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Located at 329 Royal York Rd, beside the Go Station, it will be of interest to those who enjoy history as many area Pioneers are buried there.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Demetrius - 3338 Lake Shore Blvd. West Open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on Saturday, May 25 (not open on Sunday the 26). Church interiors tour/discussion throughout the day. Tour of main floor (lounge) cultural display area. Doors Open also just happens to coincide with our parish’s Women’s Association’s Annual Rummage Sale in the hall.
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship - 414 Royal York Road Open 10am-5pm Saturday and 10 am-1:30 pm on Sunday, May 26. Tours and discussion available on Saturday. Consider checking out our 10:30 am Sunday worship service with snacks, tours and discussion available after.
Additional unique buildings and spaces in South Etobicoke are also featured during Doors Open weekend. Humber College (both the Humber Centre for Justice Leadership, 3120 Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, 21 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.) will feature the latest in technology-based learning in a first-class educational environment. The fully restored Assembly Hall (1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.) features a large performance hall, community rooms and gallery spaces. The public is invited to visit both locations from 10:00 am-5:00 pm on May 25 and 26.
Martin Luther Church - 2379 Lake Shore Blvd. West Open 10:00am-5:00pm on Saturday, May 25th and 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 26th. Visitors will be able to enjoy modern stained glass windows, produced with an exceptional variety of glass in the colours of the rainbow that symbolizes the church year and church life. Organ recital (pipe organ with 564 pipes) Saturday 2:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 p.m. Short film about Lutheranism daily on the hour. All welcome to attend the service on Sunday 11:00 a.m. “Celebrating 500 Years of Lutheranism”.
As an added neighbourhood highlight, the 4th Annual Spring Bird Festival at Colonel Samuel Smith Park will be taking place Saturday, May 25, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Enjoy a morning of guided bird walks, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, backyard habitat building, art workshops, children’s activities, and educational displays. The festival is located at the southern end of the park. Bird walks are hourly, beginning at 9:00am.
Wesley Mimico United Church - 2 Station Road Open 10 am-5 pm on Saturday,May 25. Guides, self-guided tour brochure. Historical documents and archival material, photos, original blue prints. Romanesque Revival style church listed on Toronto’s Inventory of heritage properties. All welcome to attend service at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday.
The 14th annual Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf offers an opportunity to take a peek behind the doors of more than 150 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across the city. Since its inception in 2000, Doors Open has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 600 unique locations across Toronto. It is Canada’s largest Doors Open event and one of the three largest Doors Open events in the world. Doors Open Toronto is produced by the City of Toronto in partnership with the broader community.
Mimico Baptist Church - 80 Hillside Avenue (corner of Hillside and George) Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday May 25 and 9:30 am - 1:00 pm on Sunday May 26th. On Saturday we will be holding our annual yard sale both indoors and outdoors. We will have people available to give talks and tours. On Sunday you will be joining us for a worship service and Children’s Church between 11:00 am and 12:20 pm. Talk and tours available before and after the service.
A complete list of venues for 2013 and for updates visits http://www.toronto.ca/ doorsopen, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DoorsOpenTO and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/DoorsOpenTO.
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