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Performers bring puppets to life during The Clay and Paper Theatre’s latest show in Dufferin Grove Park called Our Last Best Hope, on now until Aug. 18.
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Restoration of the historic stone gates at the Jane and Annette streets intersection is now underway, a project that has been in the works by the local Business Improvement Area (BIA) since their centennial anniversary in 2011. Improvements to the Baby Point Gates include enhancing the lighting, removing graffiti, repairing mortar, landscaping, installing new benches, pavers and a parkette. A historic plaque will be erected to illustrate the importance of architect Robert Home Smith, who designed the residential neighbourhood. The gates will be used for seasonal decorating at Christmas and Halloween, according to Danica Loncar, owner of Art Works Art School and chair of the committee working on the restoration of the gates. “This is about reclaiming public space,” Loncar told The Villager this week. “The gates had been neglected for so long. They had become a place where people dumped garbage. The gates were erected in 1911 at the onset of the construction of the Robert Home Smith-designed subdivision to showcase the new neighbourhood. Once the houses were built and residents moved in, >>>GATE, page 7
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Seniors are invited to workshop to create a play Older adults interested in helping create a play about being a senior are invited to take part in a free three-day workshop at Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas Rd. The workshop takes place from 1 to 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, Tuesday, Aug. 6 and Wednesday, Aug. 7. No experience is necessary. For details or to sign-up, con-
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A People Uncounted: The Untold Story of the Roma, made by Toronto filmmakers Tom Rasky and Len Binder, tells the story of the Roma, a people who have been both romanticized and vilified in popular culture. The film screens at various times Aug. 2 to 8. For screening times or to purchase tickets, visit www.bloorcinema. com
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Baby Point resident ‘Bernadette’ Bicko turns 108 Strong will and sense of humour credited for long years One of Runnymede Healthcare Centre’s newest residents celebrated a milestone birthday Wednesday, July 24, with a party attended by four generations of family. Marie “Bernadette” Bicko turned 108 Wednesday, surrounded by some of her five nieces and nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews, 10 great-great nieces and nephews and two great-great-great nieces and nephews. Until May, Bicko lived with support in her Baby Point-area home. Her focus in life has been hard work, love of family, her faith, her husband and friends, according to niece Janie Kole. “Bernadette’s strong will and sense of humour has sustained her over the years as well as her good fortune for health. Most importantly, Bernadette never forgot how to
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laugh,” she said. Bicko (nee Kolaczynski) was a middle child – she had two brothers and two sisters. An avid sports fan, Bicko played short-stop for a local baseball league and attended Maple Leaf baseball games a few times a year. Growing up, she attended St. Rita’s and St. Cecilia Catholic schools followed by Loretta Abbey secondary school and Shaw’s School of Business. Bicko worked in the accounting offices of Eaton’s as well as doing
accounting for her father’s business. Throughout her career, Bicko worked for several companies, the majority at Union Bedding, where she met her husband William Bicko, part owner and a senior sales associate. Only six years into their marriage, William died suddenly. The couple had no children. Bicko would continue with the company until the age of 75 when her sister, Rita, insisted she retire so they could travel together. More like best friends, the two were passionate about fashion and loved to play bridge with friends from their church, St. James Catholic on Annette Street. Bicko gets regular visits to her new home at Runnymede Healthcare Centre at Runnymede and St. Johns roads. – Lisa Rainford
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Bernadette Bicko, a new resident of Runnymede Healthcare Centre and longtime west-end resident, celebrated her 108th birthday with her extended family July 24, her birthday, at the hospital.
Caribbean festival in high park SEIU BARBECUE: Clockwise from top left, Amelia Culpechina accepts a balloon sculpture from Mark Brien during the Service Employees International Union Healthcare’s Human Rights Committee Caribbean Festival in High Park Saturday; kids play games while the adults man the food tables; and Iman Thabit and the band Why Blue keep everyone entertained. Photos/RICHARD BARCLAY
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Former budget chief ponders running for mayor The electoral battleground that was formerly known as Scarborough could become very interesting in 2014. Scratch that. It’s already interesting, now that Mayor Rob Ford has managed to gather enough votes to support building subway tunnels east and north from Kennedy station, a move that at once degrades the reach of rapid transit in Scarborough and feeds the local appetite for heavy-duty infrastructure improvements. Scarborough voters’ good will on this matter could well send Ford’s damaged mayoralty into a second term, scandals be damned. What it’s on the verge of becoming is titanically interesting. David Soknacki, a former budget chief under mayor David Miller and a former councillor from Scarborough’s east end, is considering adding his name to the growing list of high-profile candidates for
david nickle the city the next mayor of Toronto. Of all of them – Karen Stintz, John Tory, Olivia Chow – he’s got the lowest profile. Smaller ideas Since stepping away from council in 2006, Soknacki’s been spending his time heading up Parc Downsview Park, writing a column for this newspaper and tending his spice manufacturing and exporting business, Ecom Food Industries. But should Soknacki choose to run, Ford will be in for a fight – at least in Scarborough. Soknacki and Ford have certain similarities. Both are business owners – although unlike Ford, who inherited his share of Deco Labels from his late father, Soknacki started his
own business. Both are Progressive Conservatives, and both came to council with ideas to reform the place – although in this case, Soknacki’s ideas were smaller than Ford’s notion of stopping a gravy train. It was enough for Soknacki to push a motion to end nepotistic hiring in councillors’ offices. Both have ideas about transit in Scarborough. But while both agree it needs to be improved, beyond that their divergence could not be more pronounced. Ford, in case anyone missed it, is a subway man. Soknacki has been a consistent supporter of light rail. Ford is working on ways to pay for the subway. Soknacki is supporting a plan that is already financed by the provincial government. So if it goes ahead, there will be a spectacle of two candidates: both wealthy and Conservative; one from
Etobicoke who shows his love for Scarborough with the promise of a subway; another who shows his love for Scarborough by living there, and promising the old light rail plan. Toronto is of course larger than Scarborough. But if Ford wants to win a second term, he can’t afford to lose what amounts to nearly a third of the entire city. Facing Chow or Stintz or even Tory, Ford’s support in Scarborough is strong. Facing an opponent with hometown bona fides and a strong argument against the chimeric promise of an unfunded subway line, the mayor could be in real trouble. Even if Soknacki can’t persuade the rest of the city to put him over the top on election day, the damage his candidacy can do to the mayor’s base could be enough to topple him.
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New off-leash trail coming to High Park The City of Toronto is currently in the midst of completing the second phase of the High Park Dogs Off-Leash Area improvement project, announced Parkdale-High Pa r k Co u n c i l l o r Sa ra h Doucette in her latest e-newsletter. This phase will see the creation of a new off-leash trail
around the allotment gardens and will include the installation of a new metal staircase on the ravine embankment. The construction will occur in stages over the coming season. In order to allow construction equipment to operate without compromising public safety, sections of the trail
system will have to be closed when the construction site is active. It is the councillor’s intention to post notice of such trail closures 48 hours in advance of impeding public access.
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Work begins on Bloor Street West As of this week, the city is resurfacing and reconstructing Bloor Street West from Jane Street to Old Mill Road, as well as replacing damaged sidewalks, catch basins, curbs and gutters, accord-
ing to Parkdale-High Park Councillor Sarah Doucette. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. To look up other construction projects in your area or
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SOBEY’S QUEENSWAY FIRES UP THE GRILL FOR CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY On Saturday, Sobey’s Queensway hosted its first annual charity BBQ to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. A bouncy castle was set up out front of the store for the kids and corn on the cob and hot dogs were served hot off the grill. Face painting, mini putting and raffles took place throughout the day. Spiderman and Elmo made an appearance and posed with Sobey’s Manager Henry Prieto (top right photo). Proceeds will go towards cancer research and empowering, informing, supporting and improving the lives of Canadians living with cancer.
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UPCOMING: THE CANACCORD GENUITY GREAT CAMP ADVENTURE
The Great Camp Adventure is an up to 20 kilometre challenge-by-choice adventure walk that will take place on September 28 through the streets of downtown Toronto (starting and ending at Fort York) to benefit SickKids. Designed with the whole family in mind, babies in strollers, toddlers and tots, teenagers, moms, dad, grandparents and other family members will participate in ultimate camp adventures along the way making lasting memories of shared family fun. Register today at www.campforkeeps.com or call 416-4-4KEEPS.
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Check out some of the fun, free TD Summer Reading Club programs going on at your local branch. Magic Show with Chris Van Krieken August 7, 2 pm Take a magical imaginary trip around the world. Call 416-393-7712 to register. Dufferin/St.Clair (1625 Dufferin St.) Cartooning with Shytoons Ink August 8, 2 pm Learn to draw your favourite cartoon character with cartoonist Jonathan Shykofsky. Perth/Dupont (1589 Dupont St.) Musician David Fox August 21, 2 pm Fun, interactive music for the whole family. Free tickets at the branch beginning August 14. Bloor/Gladstone (1101 Bloor St. W.)
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A Midsummer Night’s Run is Toronto’s Premiere 30K/15K/5K Road Race and Family Fun Run. The evening run on Toronto Island will support children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at SickKids. To register and for more information, please visit www.amidsummernightsrun.ca
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Show hopes to be a wake-up call for action, collaboration >>>from page 1 No More movement Spokesperson Pam Palmater, Mi’kmaq lawyer and professor and academic director of the Centre for Indigenous Governance at Ryerson University, who said: “First Nations represent Canadians’ last best hope of stopping Canada from mass destruction of our shared lands, waters, plants and animals in the name of resource development for export to foreign countries...” Co-written by Angela Loft, who is First Nations and a Clay and Paper alumnus, Our Last Best Hope opened July 25 and continues to Aug. 18 with
shows in Dufferin Grove Park Wednesdays through Sundays at 7 p.m. Even though the production tackles some heavy topics, such as the oil industry, Anderson calls it “a very dance-y piece filled with movement and fun.” “There’s a simple story line. Basically, the world is in trouble and we need help,” he said. “Everyone must be included in the changes we contemplate about how to make the world better.” In typical Clay and Paper fashion, the story is told using its trademark satire, wit, song and dance – and large puppets, which were
created in just four weeks, Anderson said. Our Last Best Hope is a wake-up call of sorts for action, for joining forces, for changing direction, for securing the world’s future for generations to come. Anderson cites several sources of influence, including Andrew Nikiforuk’s book The Energy of Slaves; The Inconvenient Indian and The Truth About Stories by Thomas King as well as his trips volunteering with ArtsCanCircle in remote First Nations communities.
Gate work continues until mid-August >>>from page 1 they liked the gates so much they wanted to keep them. The entire project is billed at $100,000 and work is scheduled for completion
in mid-August. Loncar credits community partners such as the Humbercrest United Church congregation, the Baby Point residential community and city planner
Antonella Nicaso as well as BIA merchants and their neighbours. “The gates are here for everyone to enjoy,” Loncar said.
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Huge Oakdale Village home, across from park & play ground, approx. 4530 sq ft, high ceilings, large fenced pie shaped lot, gleaming ceramic & hardwood flrs, family size kitchen, granite countertops, Spacious open concept living & dining rm, fabulous family rm w/fireplace, 5wshrms, double garage & drive plus many extras.
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AMAZING PRINCESS ROSETHORN 2 STOREY!!
Beautiful renovated kitchen, gorgeous oak staircase with open landing overlooking the family room, crown moulding and rich hardwood floors thru-out, large master bedroom with 4pc ensuite, combined living and dining room, main floor laundry, finished basement, fully landscaped grounds with flagstone walk, fabulous interlock patio and in-ground pool plus much more!!
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HER ANOTLD SO ISLINGTON/ LANGSTAFF 276’ FRONTAGE!! Detached bungalow on approx. 1 acre lot, backing onto the Humber River, fabulous opportunity, Unique property, great location, close to all conveniences, super value for only $699,900!!
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Fabulous Mattamy Built home, thousands spent on upgrades, exotic walnut hardwood, renovated kitchen, granite countertop, French doors to large open concept living and dining room, main floor family room, finished basement pot lights, Jacuzzi tub, professionally landscaped lot and many extras, in Mavis & Britania area!
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Detached renovated 3+1 bedroom bungalow, stucco exterior, open concept layout, modern kitchen with bkfst bar, separate entrance to finished bsmnt, renovated bathroom, Jacuzzi tub with ambient light, huge back yard, steps to transit, fabulous Jane and Wilson near new Hospital and all conveniences for only $549,900!!
LUXURY 5 LEVEL!! Situated on a premium 52’ lot, double door entry, hardwood floor, 2 skylights, w/o to deck & patio, separate side entrance to finished basement ideal for entertaining or in-law suite, renovated gorgeous bathrooms, Jacuzzi soaker tub, separate shower, double garage & drive, walk to William Osler Hospital & Humber College only $519,900!!
ALDERWOOD 2 STOREY!! Immaculate 3+1 bedroom 2 storey in high demand neighbourhood, thousands spent on upgrades, shows great, separate side entrance to finished basement, detached garage, long private drive, just move in and enjoy for only $499,900!!
Great Hwy7 & Pine Valley location close to all conveniences. Impressive executive 3bdrm, well maintained, gleaming hardwood floors on main flr, modern kitchen, s s appliances, granite countertops, 3 washrooms, combined living rm & dining rm, large family rm, gas fireplace, large custom deck and many extras for only $499,900!!
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BRAND NEW CUSTOM BUILT!! Gorgeous detached 2 storey luxury Ashbury Victoria homes, in the high demand Long Branch area. Master craftsmanship and quality finishes thru- out truly must be seen, located close to all amenities, just minutes to down town Toronto for only $808,000!!
WOODBINE/ DANFORTH!!
Double door entry to large foyer with circular staircase! 4+1 bedroom, magnificent master, open concept living and dining rooms, huge family room. Granite counter top in family size kitchen with breakfast bar and walkout to patio and professionally landscaped lot. Professionally finished basement ideal for entertaining or In-law suite. Close to amenities, must be seen asking only $579,900!
HEART LAKE EAST!!
Large 4+1bdrm 2 storey in Sandlewood / Richvale area! Family size kitchen, marble floors & counter tops, centre island, combined living and dining room, family room with fireplace, laminate floors, large master bedroom, 4 pc ensuite & w/o closet, finished basement rec. room, located close to all conveniences for $469,000!!
BLOOR/DUFFERIN!! Amazing opportunity, detached 3+1 bedroom 2 storey in high demand neighbourhood, large veranda, open concept living & dining room, family size kitchen walk out to patio & large backyard, and separate entrance to basement. Sold in 1Wk for 100% of Asking!!
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Fantastic Toronto opportunity, 3+1bdrm 2 Storey, well maintained, modern kitchen, granite countertop, granite floor in foyer, oak stairs, 9’ ceilings on main floor, crown moulding, custom backsplash, formal living and dining areas, finished basement w/ sept. entr. to in-law suite, large garage and much more!! Sold in 1Wk for 116% of Asking!!
ONLY $349,900!! Fabulous opportunity to own, spacious Brampton 3bedroom 2 storey, large modern family size kitchen, open concept living and dining room, walkout to deck & back yard, master bedroom with full ensuite bath, garage, long drive, amazing opportunity high demand location must be seen!!
WATERFRONT EXPLORER!!
Luxurious waterfront condo, built by Monarch, beautifully upgraded suite, open concept layout, 9’ ceilings, hardwood flrs, granite countertop, s. s. apl., den or guess rm, oversized balcony overlooking landscaped courtyard with tranquil waterfall, amenities include: indoor pool, spa, gym, theatre, bistro with patio, waterfront trails,and much more just minutes to downtown Toronto and the airport for only $339,900!!
RICHGROVE VILLAGE!!
Stunning upgraded 2 storey 2 bedroom executive townhouse, open concept layout ultra modern décor, stainless steel appliances, granite countertop, master bedroom with w/w closets and sitting area, thousands spent on upgrades, energy star home, located close to transit and all amenities, amazing value for $329,900!!
HER ANOTLD SO LUXURY 1 SHERWAY!!
Conveniently located across from Sherway Gardens, 2bdrm, 2full washrooms, gorgeous corner suite, fabulous views, gleaming hardwood floors, open concept living and dining rm, W/O to Balcony, resort style amenities, 24hr concierge, and many extras just minutes to downtown Toronto and Airport for only $329,900!!
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Islington & The Queensway. 1+1 bdrm condo, gleaming hardwood flrs, Large living & dining room w/o to amazing 500 sq ft Terrace, Incredible city views. Gorgeous highlight kitchen, centre island, s.s appliances, granite counter tops, large second floor. Master bdrm with sitting area, main flr den, ensuite laundry and many extras, fabulous central location for $309,900!!
HER ANOTLD SO 4 BEDROOM ONLY $269,900!!
Situated on quiet court, Brick 2 storey on a spacious pie shaped lot. Open concept Living & Dining Room, Sunroom, Family size kitchen, Greenhouse. Amazing Value!!
JANE/ST. CLAIR!!
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Amazing opportunity, 2 bedroom suite split bedroom plan, 10’ ceilings, huge balcony 2 w/o, fabulous amenities include concierge, gym, aerobics, squash, sauna and outdoor pool, steps to lake, waterfront trails, and all conveniences, just minutes to downtown Toronto. Live the life for only $299,900!!
Detached 1 1/2 storey, Sunroom, Formal Living & Dining Room, stained hardwood floor, updated furnace, spacious backyard, garage, close to transit & amenities. Amazing Value only $299,900
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Sold Fast for 100% of Asking!!!
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AMAZING OPPORTUNITY Raised detached bungalow with private drive and garage, large veranda, open concept living and dining rm, crown moulding, updated bathroom, Jacuzzi tub spacious kitchen, finished basement, backyard patio and shed, located close to transit and all amenities, must be seen!!
CENTRAL ETOBICOKE OPPORTUNITY!!
Fabulous 2storey condo townhouse, 3+1bdrm, 3wshrms, very well maintained and updated property, great location close to all conveniences, parking spot, and many extras included, terrace/patio, large master bdrm with ensuite, and much more!!
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AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR $269,900!!
Beautiful Toronto 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhome, all on 1 level, open concept layout 9’ ceiling, large family size kitchen, backsplash, California shutters, master bedroom with full ensuite, mirrored closet, and walk out to large terrace. Simply must be seen steps to transit and all amenities!!
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Super Value! Property is being sold as land value only, high demand location, close to all conveniences, in the Bloor & Dundas area. Sold in 5 days for 116% of Asking!!
HER ANOTLD SO ATTENTION BUILDERS/ CONTRACTORS & RENOVATORS!!
Excellent land Value Opportunity, Property being sold as is, great central location in Old Weston & St. Clair area for only $199,900!!
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Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Pascal’s Baguette & Bagels, 2904 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, www.junctionra.ca/ junction-seniors COST: Free We meet twice a week at a local coffee shop for conversation, as a social network of neighbours. Also, Tuesday mornings 10 to 11 a.m. at Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W. All welcome. Travel in Style! WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. Build cars, airplanes and trains. Ages six and up. Junction Movie Nights: Outdoor Cinema WHEN: 9:30 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Junction Train Platform, 2960 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Kristina Skindelyte, 416-767-9068, http://thejunctionbia. ca/the-junction-movie-nights COST: Free The Junction Business Improvement Area (BIA) hosts free movies under the stars every second Friday. Tonight, Citizen Kane.
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Caterpillars, Moths and Butterflies
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: ajalberti@gmail.com COST: Free Nature writer and science teacher Don Scallen displays the beauty of these fascinating creatures using specimens from his collection and examples found in High Park. Meet at the benches across from the Grenadier Restaurant.
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Know Your Nature WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: 416-392-1748, ext. 2, www. highparknaturecentre.com COST: $2 to $5/ person or donate-what-you-can See High Park through the eyes of young naturalists. The 12 to 14 year olds of the High Park Rangers have been creating a hike to teach you about some of the coolest nature in High Park. No registration necessary. Meet at High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr.
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Make New Friends Storytime and Craft WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. Come to the library for fun stories, songs and a craft. Age group: preschoolers.
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Worship Concert Evening WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: St. Chad’s Anglican Church (High Park), 260 High Park Ave. CONTACT: Rod Morgan, 416-573-9233 COST: $10 A benefit concert on behalf of Welcome Home Children’s Centre, an orphanage for children in Haiti.
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Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www.bloorwestvillager.com. Read weeks of listings from your neighbourhood as well as events from across Toronto. WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Bloor/ Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: 416-393-7674 Top indie improvisers will perform in different parts of the library, broadcasting wirelessly to the main lobby where audience members can create their own sound mix. The collected sound bites will then be reconstructed into a new composition.
WHERE: Bunner’s Bake Shop, 3054 Dundas St. W. Vegetarians of High Park’s next meeting is at Bunner’s Bake Shop and Vine Parkette. Meet at Bunner’s at 11:30 a.m. to pick up treats, then walk around the corner to Vine Parkette for a picnic. RSVP by Sunday, Aug. 4th to highpark@veg.ca.
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Craft Time with Carol Barrett WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St.
Bunner’s Picnic at Vine Parkette WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Come to the library and enjoy making a fun craft with Carol Barrett. Attendance is limited. Ages four and up.
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Fairies & Gnomes Hike WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: www.highparknaturecentre.com COST: $2 to $5/person or donate-what-you-can Follow fairies and gnomes trails of wisdom and offer them help. Meet at High Park Nature Centre.
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BNI HIGH PARK WHEN: 7 to 9 a.m. WHERE: Dr. Generosity, 2197 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Jacqui, 647-404-9380 COST: $20 per person BNI High Park invites you to attend a networking breakfast meeting.
w Monday, Aug. 12
Best Buy CORRECTION NOTICE
NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY JULY 26 CORPORATE FLYER In the July 26 flyer, on Page 12, the Philips 39” 1080p 60Hz Smart LED TV / 29” 720p 60Hz Smart LED TV (39PFL2908 / 29PFL4908) were advertised as being Skype-enabled when they DO NOT have this feature, as previously advertised. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.
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