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The annual Riverdale Share holiday concert, an entirely volunteer-run effort which fundraises for local community organizations, goes this Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Danforth Music Hall.

Tickets are available at three Danforth Avenue locations: The Big Carrot (348), Treasure Island Toys (581) and It’s My Party (423), and organizers do appreciate these advance sales.

Leading this year’s list of local performers who support the show is Blue Rodeo frontman Jim Cuddy and Lorraine Segato, co-founder of the Parachute Club, just to name a few.

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March of the Santas on this weekend Santas will be marching on the Danforth this weekend.

Greektown on the Danforth BIA will host the March of the Santas this Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, featuring more than a dozen Santas.

On both days, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors to Danforth

Avenue are invited to join the marching Santas every hour on the hour at Alexander the Great Parkette.

Participants can take photos with the Santas and there will also be a free Arts and Crafts Centre sponsored by The East York Mirror, horse and buggy

rides, and entertainment by live bands Entertainment will include performances by the Coppertones, Afterthought, and Santa Elvis, singing Christmas tunes.

Also, participants can meet firefighter’s from the Toronto

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Those taking part can make a donation to the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish Program for a chance to win dinner on the Danforth.

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The event will feature the turning on of Christmas lights in the park.

Families are invited to park on Danforth Avenue just west of Woodbine Avenue, meet with Santa, sing carols and take in entertainment by Zero Gravity Circus.

Jason Manos, chair of the Danforth Mo s a i c Bu s i n e s s Im p r ov e m e n t Association, will flick the switch to turn on the lights.

Many local stores and volunteers from the Danforth East Community Association have helped organize the event.

Gingerbread Build helps Habitat for humanity Habitat for Humanity Toronto’s 11th Annual Gingerbread Build takes place on the weekend of Dec. 7 and 8.

The annual event helps raise funds for the organization which works to provide affordable housing for families.

Gingerbread house building times are slated for 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Habitat Toronto’s Gingerbread Build Factory located at 19-4 Waterman Ave., in the Bermondsey Road and O’Connor Drive area.

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t’s been 10 years since her son was murdered, and the grief hasn’t lessened. However, Riverdale resident Joan Howard is trying to focus on helping other mothers who have lost children to violence.

Howard’s 24-year-old son Kempton, a respected youth worker, was gunned down in their apartment building at 80 Blake St., near Jones and Danforth avenues, on Dec. 13, 2003.

It was a Saturday afternoon.

“I went and picked up my groceries and was preparing things for Sunday lunch,” Howard said.

“Kempton was in the house for the whole morning until he decided to jump on the bike and told his brother he was going to get a hair cut.”

Kempton would never return.

Howard said she and her younger son heard a bang, but didn’t think much of it at the time. “Maybe somebody was moving and something fell. That’s how it sounded to me.”

Howard also placed an order for a six-pack of beer at about the same time.

And it was the delivery man who first alerted Howard to trouble.

“The guy called me and said, ‘I can’t come in your building.

Something is happening in your building,’” said Howard. “And a little while after I heard a walkietalkie.”

Howard wanted to take a peek into the hallway.

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Joan Howard, the mother of Kempton Howard, remembers her son at her Danforth Avenue area home recently as the 10th anniversary of his murder approaches.

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Howard didn’t know whether the bike belonged to her son.

“Kempton always used to be fixing bikes for the little kids in the area,” she said. “Today he might have a blue bike, tomorrow he might have a red bike.”

Howard kept her ear to the door and heard her son’s name being mentioned.

Moments later there was a knock at her door.

“I just lost it,” she said. “The detective came in and said, ‘Your son got shot.’”

Howard asked the detective which hospital Kempton was being taken to, not knowing the coroner had already arrived.

Kempton was shot in the head; he died at the scene.

‘Such a good kid’ “He’s such a good kid, he’s a youth worker, he helps the kids,” Howard said.

Kempton worked at Eastview Boys and Girls Club and was described as a popular basketball coach and an inspiring role model for area youth.

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group of youth to a Raptors game on Sunday. Instead, the group had a session with grief counsellors.

A park was renamed in Kempton’s honour on Mother’s Day in 2007. A scholarship was also set up in his memory.

Howard said she believes the murder stemmed from an altercation the previous day in which Kempton told two males smoking pot in a parking lot to take it somewhere else. Two men are currently serving time for the murder.

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“One got second-degree (murder) and the other one got (convicted of ) manslaughter,” Howard said.

The past decade has been rough, said Howard, adding she contemplated suicide three times.

On one occasion, Howard said she popped pills.

“In the early part of Kempton’s death, I used to try to get home before it got dark outside. I didn’t go around crowds because everything just brought a fear in me,” she said. “Sometimes I’ll be travelling on the subway and the tears just dripped from my eyes.”

Later in her journey, Howard went through a grief bereavement program and became a facilitator to help other mothers who lost children deal with the pain. “In Kempton’s death, I got a 1-800 number to call,” she said, adding it was difficult to relate to the stranger on the other end.

“The only person who could tell me how I feel is somebody who had that loss already. Somebody who doesn’t have a loss, doesn’t know my feelings.”

Howard is calling for a government-funded program for parents of murdered children.

She and grief therapist Rev. Sky Starr will be taking their fight to Parliament Hill on Dec. 10.

“What I’m seeking is for the government to put something in place for us mothers, so when we lose our kids we have somewhere to go,” Howard said.

The holiday season is one of the most difficult times for those who have lost a loved one. For Howard, it’s especially difficult: Kempton’s birthday is Dec. 6, he was murdered Dec. 13, his funeral was Dec. 22.

On Saturday, she will take part in an interfaith memorial for victims of gun violence by Out of Bounds. The free event is open to the public. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at Monsignor Fraser College, 45 Norfinch Dr.

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t may be an obvious point to say our children are our future, but it’s one that bears repeating so that we do what’s necessary to ensure the youth of today are prepared for tomorrow’s challenges.

Just this week, two opportunities came to light for organizations and businesses to play an influential role in the lives of our city’s youth. In helping remove obstacles to success, and providing critical work experience, we can create positive connections to a city they may one day help define.

Though it’s December, it’s already time to think about summer job opportunities. Giving a student a summer job is a great way to get them on the road to one day contributing to our city’s economic growth and stability. They need a solid foundation of work experience to build upon. Local our view companies that want to open that door for them can do so with the Opportunities help of a Canada Summer Jobs grant – but they need to apply now. abound with The federal government makes it easy to create new positions for programs summer students, with non-profit organizations eligible for up to 100 per cent coverage of the minimum hourly wage and private companies eligible for up to 50 per cent of the same wage.

Be the difference in a student’s life that gets them closer to achieving their full potential. It’s an unforgiving job market, so any work experience and mentoring opportunities your company can offer may be the one thing that secures them gainful employment after they have finished their education.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation also recently announced a $5-million per year grants program to give community organizations the power to improve outcomes for youth facing multiple barriers to economic and social well-being. Called the Youth Opportunities Fund, it will provide grants to grassroots, youth-led and community-based organizations to create programs that will engage and benefit young people aged 12 to 25 who are marginalized, who are atrisk or in trouble with the law, have experience in child welfare services, come from a low-income situation, and/or have dropped out of school.

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VOCA Chorus helps kick of seasonal celebrations

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he first blast of snow is a reminder that winter is upon us and it is a time of reflection and coming together.

Music comes to mind as one of the natural ways that we use to express our winter spirits at this time of year, either making it or listening to it.

One of the nicest community contributors to this wintertime celebration is the VOCA Chorus of Toronto, who each year at this time brings the community a new and exciting musical exploration.

The choir has been an important fixture in East York since 1988 when it was originally known as the East York Choir.

It has blossomed under the musical direction of Jenny Crober and its new name represents the wider range of representation the group now reflects.

Another great contributor to the choir’s success has been Elizabeth Acker, who

joe cooper watchdog has provided piano and keyboard accompaniment for the choir for many years.

Like a well tended garden, the choir has become an exciting venue for exploring and discovering the diversity of musical traditions that surround us.

Previous winter concerts have featured the music of many traditions found in different cultures, each of which were warmly received by their appreciative audiences.

This next concert should prove to be no exception as the choir will be presenting an evening of songs of peace and joy on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., just west of Chester subway station.

The first half of the program will feature J.S. Bach’s Magnificat with the Talisker Players Orchestra.

The choir will feature a superb cast of soloists: Jennie Such, soprano; Claire de Sévigné, soprano; Marion Newman, mezzosoprano; Andrew Haji, tenor; and Alexander Dobson, baritone. spirit The Magnificat is a stirring piece featuring a mix of horns and voices that will definitely ignite the spirit of the season within you.

The second half of the concert will feature an eclectic mix of Medieval, jazz, blues, contemporary and gospel selections, accompanied by several instrumentalists from the first half of the performance.

In addition, to the formal section there will also be a carol sing, raffle and holi-

day bake sale that evening.

As the saying goes, there will be something for everyone at this performance and everyone should go away with something that brought a smile to their lips and warmed their heart.

Tickets for the concert are $25 general admission, $20 for seniors, and $10 for students.

Arrive early as tickets go quickly and sold out concerts are normal for this choir.

For further information call 416-947-8487 or check their website at www.vocachorus.ca There is certainly nothing like the sound of music to raise the spirits during the dark and cold days of winter and this program will certainly fit that bill.

Joe Cooper is a long-time East York resident and community activist. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at eym@insidetoronto.com

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Jeff Goodman Glass Studio WHEN: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Jeff Goodman Studio, 51 Cranfeild Rd. CONTACT: Jeff Goodman Studio, 416-532-8073 COST: Free Live blown glass demonstrations.

Connecting the Dots WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Red Rocket Coffee, 1364 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: May Chook, www.eastendarts.ca, info@eastendarts.ca COST: Free Share your talents with other artists and community members. A family-friendly networking event for artists and community members. All creative interests, levels and ages.

Bring your artwork and share your thoughts.

Teen Night the Movies - Star Trek: Into Darkness WHEN: 5 Library, 170 Memorial Park Dr. CONTACT: 416-396-3975, COST: Free For those aged: 13 to 19. Rated: PG. 129 mins.

6th Toronto Scout Group Community Euchres WHEN: 7:15 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd. CONTACT: 6thtorontoscouts@gmail.com COST: $6 Euchre, prizes, draw and more.

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Candy Cane Tea and Bazaar WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Presteign-Woodbine United Church, 2538 St. Clair Ave. E. CONTACT: 416 755-8352 COST: Free Sandwiches, desserts, baked goods, crafts and great Christmas ideas.

Trunk Treasure Show and Sale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE:

Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: Kate Spencer, 647-964-9289, vocachorus.ca/concerts, kate.anne.spencer@gmail.com COST: $25; senior $20; student $10 VOCA Chorus of Toronto features J.S. Bach’s Magnificat, with the Talisker Players Orchestra and a cast of soloists, eclectic mix of Medieval, jazz, blues, contemporary and gospel selections. Carol sing, raffle and more.

Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www.east yorkmirror.com. Read weeks of listings from your East York neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto.

St. Columba and All Hallows Church, 2723 St. Clair Ave. E. CONTACT: 416698-2508 COST: Free Take a photo with Mrs. Clause.

Christmas Goodies Sale WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd. CONTACT: Kimbourne Park United Church, 416461-7200 COST: $5 lunch Lunch and tea room; pie and bake table; preserves, jellies and jams.

Christmas table ‘new to you’.

Jane Austen Christmas Ball WHEN: 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 361

Danforth Ave. CONTACT: Karen Millyard, danceweavers@gmail.com COST: $45 to $55 Dancing and music, holiday treats, with a dance workshop in the afternoon. Partners not needed; round robin through the evening.

Christmas Concert WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Dentonia Park United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: 416 6942095 COST: Free Young Nak Orchestra performs holiday favourites.

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The Colours of Christmas WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. WHERE: St. Clement of Ohrid Cathedral Main Banquet Hall, 76 Overlea Blvd. CONTACT: tickets@eastyorkconcertband. ca COST: $15; youth 5 to 12 $5; kids under 5 free East York Concert Band’s annual holiday concert.

Sunday Concert Series WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Westview Presbyterian Church, 233 Westview Ave. CONTACT: Cathy Callon, 416-759-8531 COST: Free Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with special guest: Jennifer Valentyne (CityTV) a reading of the classic tale with carols sung by the Westview Choir.

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Pudding and Pie. Oh My! WHEN: 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. WHERE:

Songs of Joy and Peace WHEN: 7:30 to 10 p.m. WHERE:

Pape-Danforth Public Library, 701 Pape Ave. CONTACT: Pape Danforth Library, 416-393-7727 COST: Free Stories and songs for cold December with mother-daughter storytellers.

Ages 2 and older. Free tickets available 30 minutes before the program.

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Enter the Temple WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Fox and Fiddle, 535 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: Thomas Greiner, thogreiner@aol.com COST: $25 early bird, $30 regular, $35 at the door Enter The Temple: An Exciting Journey into Egypt’s Great Sacred Spaces.

A festive happening, combining a presentation by an Egyptologist, and finale belly dancing show.

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In other years, there were children at the launch, and the mayor would crouch down and chat with them as they played with toys.

This time, a city spokesperson said protocol staff made the call to not have children because of “scheduling” issues – it was awfully close to lunchtime – and because of the crush of cameras.

If anyone was concerned about the lesson sent, having small children photographed with an admitted illegal drug user...well, no one was saying.

About an hour later, Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly emerged from a meeting with Ontario Premier

Kathleen Wynne, where they spoke about matters of transit and housing and other topics of mutual interest. Mayor Ford was not invited, an omission which Wynne explained succinctly: “I’m meeting with the deputy mayor because he is the representative of Toronto City Council.”

It’s hard to argue otherwise.

Mayor Ford and his brother Doug characterized council’s startling repudiation of the mayor as a “coup d’etat.”

It’s not quite that – the mayor’s still the mayor, after all, and the only tank that has moved at city hall is a fish tank, from the deputy

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The mayor and his brother do not appear keen to regain that confidence. Doug Ford spent the first part of the week in budget committee continuing to embellish last week’s allegation that city staff have conspired with a rogue council, to primp up the 2014 budget with wasteful spending and unnecessary tax increases.

As for Mayor Ford – in addition to showing up late to one of the few events that are within his more limited purview, he’s so far snubbed any attempts by Deputy Mayor Kelly to meet and

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Relief line seeks new name Add the City Youth Council of Toronto to groups looking to rename the proposed subway project commonly referred to as the Downtown Relief Line.

To prevent misleading the public on the line’s value in reducing city-wide – and not just downtown – subway congestion, the council is holding a renaming contest for the line.

The group has already received more than 70 suggestions including the Hogtown Underground and Maple Leaf Express.

To submit your entry, visit www.renamedrl.ca Union Pearson study wMetrolinx is set to announce it

We look forward to seeing you there.

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discuss the way forward in the new order of things.

Immediately following the non-confidence vote, this strategy might have seemed a winning one.

Ford won in 2010 as council’s ultimate outsider, so now that he’s been thrown out, why not play the outsider again?

It’s starting to become clear, however, that that game is already a little old.

There is a fine line between an outsider and a truant, a critic and a vandal, an aggrieved suburban hero and a child in a tantrum.

The Fords are crossing that line; while council, for the first time in three years really, has freed itself to behave like the mature level of government that Torontonians might at one time have expected.

will begin a study on electrifying the rails to serve the Union Pearson (UP) Express air rail link.

In an email, Karen Pitre, Metrolinx’s director for electrification, announced the agency is ready to proceed on a provincial environmental assessment that will involve collaborating with utility provider Hydro One. The study will examine how to best electrify UP, which is under construction until 2015 but will drastically expand diesel train use along the Georgetown South rail corridor as part of its promised express service between Pearson International Airport and Union Station.

rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT reach Vaughan wAtunnels subway extension under construction in the north part of the city celebrated an important milestone this week.

The excavation of twin tunnels for the Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) is now complete, with the arrival of tunnel boring machine “Torkie” at the extension’s terminus in Vaughan.

Along with “Holey”, “Moley” and “Yorkie” the machines have bored 6.4 kilometres of subway tunnels dating back to 2011. The $2.4-billion, six-stop extension of the Spadina line is set for completion in autumn of 2016. panel recommendations wProvincial

A provincial study panel will release its recommendations on future transit funding on Dec. 13.

The panel was appointed by Premier Kathleen Wynne to evaluate an assortment of levies and fees proposed by Metrolinx to pay for its Big Move transit plan, which needs $2 billion annually for the next 20 years.

Rahul Gupta is the Mirror’s transit reporter. His column appears every Thursday. Reach him on Twitter: @ TOinTRANSIT

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