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Weekend Events (July 23-25, 2010)

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Friday Night Soccer at Campbell Park
Where: Campbell Park, south field, meet north of the splash pad
When: Friday July 23, 7:30pm
More info: www.junctiontriangle.ca/node/793

New Bloor Festival
Where: Bloor Street West, between Lansdowne Ave. and Dufferin St.
When: Saturday July 24, 1-9pm
More info: www.newbloorfestival.com

Junction Triangle Sunday Picnic + Electric Train Music Series
Where: Perth Square Park (Perth Ave., south of Dupont St.)
When: Sunday July 25, 11am-1pm
More info: www.junctiontriangle.ca/node/749

Strollin' past the new tree mural

2010-07-21T11:48:00.001-07:00

Strollin' past the new tree mural, originally uploaded by Vic Gedris.

Local events this week (June 22-26)

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Clean Train Coalition - General Meeting
Where: Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre, 1900 Davenport Road
When: Tuesday June 22, 7pm

"We will be discussing our strategy to build support for the Clean Train movement in communities along the line and our plan to use the Clean Train Pledge Campaign and other strategic initiatives to pressure Premier McGuinty, who ultimately has the say.

We plan to reach out to community groups along the line, and hope that each can send a representative to learn about the pledge and take it back to their membership for review."

www.cleantrain.ca

Ward 18 Candidates Debate
Where: St. Anne.s Parish Hall, 615 Dufferin Street (east side, north of Dundas)
When: Wednesday June 23, 7:00pm (sharp) to 9:00pm (mix and mingle at 6:30)

"This October we will elect a new councillor to represent our Ward at City Hall. Join us on June 23 to meet the candidates and to hear their perspectives on three key issues facing our community: transportation, development, and the relationship between constituents and our elected representatives."

More info and flyer at: www.junctiontriangle.ca/node/752

Metrolinx Georgetown South Project - Open House
Where: Lithuanian House, 1573 Bloor Street West
When: Thursday June 24, 6-9pm

"To review the project scope, current status, and learn about next steps in the design and construction phase."

www.gotransit.com/gts/

Yasi's Annual Ride-in Movie Night
Where: Yasi's Place, 299 Wallace Ave. at Campbell Ave.
When: Saturday June 26, 8:30pm - 11pm.

"Join us for bike themed movie shorts under the stars. Bring an extra pillow/blanket/chair if you can. Assorted treats will be available. Hosted by Yasi's Place and Martin de la Rue."

www.junctiontriangle.ca/node/662

DIGIN Meeting, Tuesday June 8, 2010

2010-06-02T11:36:00.000-07:00

DIGIN meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Find us at the Wallace Emerson Community Centre (1260 Dufferin Street), 7PM, in the Ambrico Room.

AGENDA

DIG IN Monthly meeting

Tuesday June 8, 2010

Meeting starts promptly at 7pm

Items for Discussion

A conversation with Ward 18 candidate Ana Bailao
Looking for person to help update DIG IN website
Trillium grant update
Jack Fava - suggestions for Sept. mayoral candidate debate

Any further items to be added?

Adjourn 8:30pm

DIG IN will adjourn for the summer and resume meeting on Sept. 8, 2010.

Emerson Ave Street Sale - Saturday June 5

2010-05-31T11:06:00.000-07:00

STREET SALE

EMERSON AVENUE

(East of Lansdowne, from Bloor to north of Wallace)

Saturday June 5

9am to 3pm

(no early birds)

Excellent finds for your home and garden

Rain day = Saturday June 12

Bloor Improvement Group AGM, June 9th

2010-05-28T14:47:00.000-07:00

YOU ARE INVITED to attend the Bloor Improvment Group (BIG) Annual General Meeting

BIG will be reporting on activities of the last year, seeking input on future plans, and electing new board members.

Bloor Improvement Group (BIG) Annual General Meeting
June 9, 2010
Working Women, 533C Gladstone Ave

6:30pm - 8:30pm

BIG is a volunteer-run community organization comprised of your neighbours, local business owners, social service agencies, associations and Business Improvement Area groups.

Please come out! Consider joining the board and playing a role in local community development!

There are many volunteer positions available. Perhaps you are interested in being part of the Communications Committee? Are you interested in helping out with the maintenance and design of the website? Are you interested in becoming a Board member? Are you interested in being part of the next BIG on Bloor Street Festival?

YOU are key to making BIG a continued success!

Please contact Donna Cowan by email if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering.

If you are interested in being a Board Member please forward a brief resume and short bio to Donna Cowan prior to June 7th.

Thanks,

Donna Cowan

Chair, BIG

donnacowanis@yahoo.com

www.bigonbloor.com

Kathy's Kitchen

2010-05-05T11:10:00.001-07:00

There's a review of the newly opened Kathy's Kitchen on blogTO. Also there's a new crop of restaurants and stores along Bloor. Pop in for a visit and let us know what you think.

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DIG IN Meeting on Feb 9th

2010-02-08T08:46:00.001-08:00

The next DIG IN meeting is taking place Tuesday Febuary 9th at 7:00PM in the Ambrico Room inside the Wallace Emerson Community Centre (1260 Dufferin Street).

This meeting may be of interest to a wider audience, as our MP Mario Silva will be in attendance. He will answer questions about the neighbourhood, in particular about the railway expansion and its effects. Also on the agenda is an update from Jutta Mason on the Federal Stimulus Project taking place at MacGregor Park.

Short Video of a 'Shinny' game at Campbell Park.

2010-01-11T07:22:00.001-08:00

DIG IN Meeting on Jan 12th

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The next DIG IN meeting is taking place Tuesday January 12th at 7:00PM in the Ambrico Room inside the Wallace Emerson Community Centre (1260 Dufferin Street).

Tower Automotive

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Tower Automotive, originally uploaded by hogtown_blues.

Birds

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, originally uploaded by funkaoshi.

DIG IN Meeting on Dec 8th

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The next DIG IN meeting is taking place Tuesday December 8th at 7:00PM in the Ambrico Room inside the Wallace Emerson Community Centre (1260 Dufferin Street). Thus far we have the following scheduled:

Tony Ruprecht
PPT / U of T project
Ligth Up Bloordale -- Neighbourhood Engagment Project

DIG IN Meeting Oct 13th 2009

2009-10-12T17:42:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow Night (Tuesday October 13th) is the next DIG IN meeting. For our Brockton Neighbours, please feel free to come by to stay up-to-date on the latest neighbourhood news and to meet some neighbours you may have had a chance to meet otherwise!

AGENDA:

Nuit Blanche follow up
PPT / U of T project
Railway Corridor Expansion Documentary
14 Division Police Officers provide an update on the area and answer questions
Traffic Intersection Issues
Other business
What'ss Ahead? — New project suggestions? What would you like to do?

The Rain

2009-08-20T16:48:00.001-07:00

The Rain, originally uploaded by funkaoshi.

The weather is crazy right now.

Outside the Holy Oak

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, originally uploaded by funkaoshi.

A band prepares to play in front of Holy Oak during the Big on Bloor festival.

BIG on Bloor Street Festival 2009

2009-06-23T12:00:00.001-07:00

BIG on Bloor Street Festival 2009, originally uploaded by leapingazelle.

Michael's Bloor-Lansdowne Blog: BIG on Bloor 2009: people came out despite the rain

2009-06-23T07:35:00.000-07:00

Check out Michael's wrap up of the BIG on Bloor Festival: BIG on Bloor 2009: people came out despite the rain. The event was a lot of fun. Hopefully some of you made it out. (And hopefully next year we will have better luck with the weather.)