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May/June Events – Giant Garage Sale, Neighbourhood Strawberry Social and more!

May 30
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My Community Environment Day

Date: Saturday, May 28

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Location: York Mills C.I. (490 York Mills Road – East Parking Lot)

My Environment Day is a great opportunity to clear out forgotten items during your spring cleaning as well as used electronics and household hazardous waste.

You can bring everything from computer equipment and electronics to compact and fluorescent light bulbs for disposal and recycling. We’ll also accept items for donation such as sporting goods and books and small household items like dishes and utensils. 

City staff will also be giving out one cubic meter of compost per household – for free! – on the west side of the high school. 

Other groups attending my Environment Day include:

  • Toronto Water
  • Solid Waste Management Services
  • Live Green Toronto
  • 311 Toronto
  • Toronto Hydro
  • The Salvation Army 

For more information, follow this link and click the “City & Provincial Partners” tab!

Slow Down Signs Available

As you may know, Transportation Services recently launched a Traffic Safety Campaign featuring “Slow Down” lawn signs. The signs are an effective way to remind drivers to respect the speed limit – especially on local and residential streets.

If you’re interested in getting a sign for your lawn, you can pick one up tomorrow at my Environment Day!

Quantity is limited – signs will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. 

Congratulations to the Bedford-Wanless Ratepayers Association on their 1st annual Spring Fair – it was great to see the community come together despite the weather!

Upcoming Public Meetings

Community Consultation: 169 The Donway West

Date: Tuesday, May 31

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Location: St. Bonaventure’s Church (1300 Leslie Street)

You’re invited to attend a community meeting next Tuesday, May 31, at St. Bonaventure’s Church to discuss the application for 169 The Donway West. 

This is a great opportunity for you to share your feedback directly with the applicant and City Planning. 

For more information, please click here.

I was happy to join the Uptown Yonge BIA at their Mother’s Day celebrations earlier this month.

Public Events 

Lawrence Park Community Church: Rummage Sale

Date: Saturday, May 28

Time: 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Location: Lawrence Park Community Church (2180 Bayview Avenue)

The LPCC is hosting a Rummage Sale on May 28 to help raise money for their Syrian family.

If you’d like more information, please click here.

Trinity Presbyterian Church: Giant Garage Sale

Date: Saturday, May 28

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church (2737 Bayview Avenue)

Trinity Presbyterian Church is hosting a giant garage sale on Saturday, May 28 to help raise money to support a refugee family during their first year of resettlement in Toronto.

For more information on how you can help, please click here.

Doors Open Toronto

Date: May 28 and 29

It’s that time of year again – Doors Open Toronto is this weekend! The theme this year is “Re-used, Re-visited and Revised.”

This great event gives families the opportunity to access more than 130 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings for free, locally and across the city. 

In Ward 25 specifically, be sure to check out:

For more information, please visit the city’s website or click here.

Toronto Botanical Garden’s Woman to Woman Lunch in the Garden

Date: Tuesday, May 31

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Location: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave. E.)

The TBG is hosting a fun and fabulous garden party featuring a silent auction and hat competition.

For ticket information, please click here.

Lawrence Park Athletic Association’s Family Fun Day

Date: Saturday, June 4

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Location: Cheltenham Park (43 Mildenhall Road)

You’re invited to the Lawrence Park Athletic Association’s Family Fun Day on June 4!

For more information or if you’re interested in volunteering, please click here.

 

North York Concert Orchestra presents “Scary Night”

Date: Saturday, June 4

Time: 8:00 p.m. (pre-concert chat at 7:30 p.m.)

Location: Yorkminster Citadel (1 Lord Seaton Road)

Join the North York Concert Orchestra and music director Rafael Luz as they perform musical pieces from dark and scary famous films.

For ticket and venue information, please click here.

Yonge Lawrence Village BIA: Village Day & Sidewalk Sale

Date: Saturday, June 11

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: On Yonge Street from Lawrence Avenue to Yonge Boulevard

Join the Yonge Lawrence Village BIA for their annual Village Day Street Festival.

Highlights include sidewalk sales, entertainment, kids play areas and much more!

For more information, please click here.

 

Broadway Cleaners: 20th Annual Fundraising BBQ

Date: Saturday, June 11

Time: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Broadway Cleaners (929 Mt. Pleasant Road)

You’re invited to attend Broadway Cleaner’s annual fundraising BBQ – all proceeds will go to Bayview Community Services which provides housing & support services to people recovering from mental health issues. 

St. John’s York Mills Anglican Church: Neighbourhood Strawberry Social

Date: Sunday, June 12

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Location: St. John’s York Mills Anglican Church (19 Don Ridge Drive)

 

St. John’s Anglican Church is inviting you to attend their Neighbourhood Strawberry Social on Sunday, June 12 – there will be games for children!

For more information, please click here. 

Thank you to the dedicated community volunteers in the Yonge & Lawrence community, the St. Andrew’s Community and the York Mills Gardens Community Association for beautifying local parks and green spaces on Community Clean Up Day.