August 1 to August 31, Mondays-Saturdays. Free. CBC Videos / Films on John Kenneth Galbraith: The Age of Uncertainty-The Metropolis (1977), Life & Times: J.K. Galbraith-The Abiding Liberal (2004).
Continuous Video Screenings. Location: CBC Graham Spry Theatre, 250 Front St West, between John St & Simcoe St
(map).
Info: CBC, 416-205-5574, http://www.cbc.ca/museum
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August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Tuesdays, 10am-4pm. Free. Tentative - Contact BikeChain to confirm. UofT Bikechain Workshop.
Location: International Student Centre (ISC), 33 St George St, north of College St
(map).
Quote: A free do-it-yourself and educational center for bike repair.
Bikechain's August hours: Tuesdays 10am-4pm,
Wednesdays 12n-4pm (Do-it-yourself day: tools available, no mechanic on premises),
Fridays 12n-5pm.
To join the BikeChain listserv send an email to: listserv@listserv.utoronto.ca in the BODY of the message type: subscribe bikechain-l your name.
Info: who.car@gmail.com,
http://www.sustainability.utoronto.ca/projects/bikechain/
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August 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, Mon-Fri, 11am & 2pm.
Free. University of Toronto Walking Tours.
Also August 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Sat-Sun, 11am.
Quote: Historical Tours are offered during June, July and August daily Monday through Friday at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm - holiday weekdays excluded.
Start: Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King's College Circle
(map).
Info/Confirm: 416-978-5000,
http://www.utoronto.ca/Prospective_Students/Visiting_U_of_T.htm
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August 1, Tuesday, 1pm. $2. High Park Nature Centre Family Nature Walk: Enchanted High Park.
Quote: Do you believe in fairies? Drift off to Fairyland as you learn about fairy lore and search the trails of High Park for fairy food. Build your own fairy house and then go on a tour of 'Fairy Village'.
Start: The High Park Nature Centre at Parkside Drive & Indian Valley Crescent.
High Park Initiatives family Walking Tours: http://hpicharity.org .
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August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2006, Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. Hosswood Farm Organic Farmstand Cabbagetown Organic Farmers Market.
Through October. Local farmers sell their products, including organically grown fruits, vegetables & breads.
Hosswood Farm Organic Farm is a vegetarian owned and managed certified organic farm that grows organic vegetables, fruits & herbs.
Location: Riverdale Park West, Cabbagetown, outside the farm gates, SE of Winchester St & Sumach St,
(map).
Hosswood Farm info: http://www.hosswoodfarm.com.
Market info: elizharr@rogers.com, http://friendsofriverdalefarm.com/market.htm
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August 1, Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. PYOW. Raw Foods Natural Hygiene Potluck & Presentation.
Presentation Topic: Skin, Teeth & Bones. 1st non-holiday Tuesday of each month.
Tentative location: High Park.
RFNHS Info: Les, 416-887-0333, or Dianne, raw_foods_natural_hygiene@yahoo.com, store@supersprouts.com,
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfoodsnaturalhygiene,
http://www.veg.ca/events/t-events.html
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August 1, Tuesday, 6:45pm. $2. High Park Walking Tour: Wildflower Names.
1 1/2 to 2 hour walk in uncleared trails.
Quote: Join local naturalist Richard Aaron and discover the fascinating meanings, history and lore behind the names of wildflowers in High Park.
Tours explore the natural and human history of High Park.
Tours usually end at Colborne Lodge for a refreshing drink and a quick look at the main rooms of this historic country home."
Start: Benches across the road from the south side of the Grenadier Cafe and Teahouse in High Park.
Organized by the High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee
and the City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation Division and by Colborne Lodge, City of Toronto, Culture Division.
High Park Walking Tours Info: High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee: 416-392-1748 or 416-392-6916 (Colborne Lodge),
walking@highpark.org, http://www.highpark.org/walking.htm
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August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Tuesdays, 7pm. Free. Scottish Country Dancing Demonstrations.
Location: Edwards Gardens, SW corner Leslie St & Lawrence Ave East.
Info: RSCDS Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association, 416 410-7078, http://www.rscdstoronto.org/
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August 1, 2006, Tuesdays, 9pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square City Cinema Outdoor Film: Alien.
Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, SE corner Yonge St & Dundas St East
(map).
Sponsored by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area.
Info: Yonge-Dundas Square, 416-979-9960, Atrium on Bay, P.O. Box 95, 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 227,
http://www.ydsquare.ca/home.htm.
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August 1, Tuesday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas: Continental Rift.
Quote: There’s an argument between Europe and America manifest since 9/11. Misunderstanding or two irreconcilable visions? A discussion between French philosopher Alain Finkielkraut and John MacArthur, publisher of Harper’s Magazine.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Wednesdays, 11am. VegTv.
Healthy Living Channel TV (Channel 223 on the DISH Network Satellite System)
& on VegTv.com.
Quote: On VegTv, award winning TV news journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell teams with best-selling cookbook author and nutrition expert
Marie Oser to whip up delicious meals that are very low in fat, rich in fiber, and completely cholesterol-free.
TV and movie stars, from Alicia Silverstone to James Cromwell, tell viewers why they have already made the switch to the vegetable based diet.
VegTv uses only fruits, veggies, nuts, grains and legumes, with a special emphasis on soy, in the kitchen.
Our recipes are totally free of meat, fish, eggs, dairy, and processed sugar.
The result is a real alternative for consumers who want to throw fad diets out the window forever
and get fit and healthy without sacrificing taste...
Viewers can download recipes, watch streaming videos, participate in on-line discussions
and find all the products needed to switch to a healthier lifestyle on VegTv.com.
VegTv can be seen every Wednesday at 11am Eastern (10am Central, 9am Mountain
8am Pacific) on Healthy Living Channel available on satellite and cable systems.
The hosts of this show are also its executive producers and are available for interviews.
Info: http://www.vegtv.com/showinfo.htm
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August 2, Wednesday, 1:30pm. Free. TGC Lost River Walk - David Balfour to Chorley Park.
Start: St Clair subway station exit on the south side of St Clair Ave East.
Scheduled: Local history and nature. Not a circular route.
Leader: Ed Freeman.
Toronto Green Community / Lost River Walks: 416-781-7663, info@ntgc.ca, http://www.ntgc.ca,
http://www.lostrivers.ca/WalkSchd.htm .
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August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7pm. Free. Hosted Conversation Café.
Location: Cafe Elise, 673 Spadina Ave, near Sussex Ave, south of Bloor St West
(map).
Info: Michael Kerman, 416-964-1133, mkerman@rogers.com,
http://www.conversationcafe.org/cafes_schedule_Canada.html,
http://www.conversationcafe.org
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August 2, Wednesday, 6pm. Free. ROMwalk - Jarvis Street Mansions & Churches of the Rich and Religious.
Start: Bloor St East & Church St.
Highlights: St Paul's Church, Victorian Houses including Massey House, Jarvis Collegiate, Allan Gardens, Jarvis St Baptist Church.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, visit@rom.on.ca,
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/index.php
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August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Free. NTGC / Eglinton Park Heritage Gardening Work.
Quote: Every Wednesday at 6:30pm, during the season, we will be at the garden for a work party.
Only rainy skies can keep us away, otherwise there will be work done and fun had.
This is a great time for new volunteers to come out and join us, and for wonderful regular volunteers to continue helping.
If you have any questions please contact Carrie by e-mail at garden@ntgc.ca.
All new volunteers are welcome. Gardeners, please bring a reusable mug to workparties and workshops so that we can
reduce the waste of plastic cups. Thank you.
Location: Eglinton Park Heritage Garden, behind the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre,
200 Eglinton Ave West, NE of Oriole Pkwy, 5 blocks west of Yonge St
(map).
Eglinton Park Heritage Garden Info: 416-486-5265, garden@ntgc.ca,
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North Toronto Green Community Info: 416-781-7663, info@ntgc.ca,
http://www.ntgc.ca/events.html
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August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, Mondays & Thursdays, 10:30am-11:30am.
FoodShare's Sunshine Community Gardens Local Organic Market.
Tentative dates; check with FoodShare to confirm. Open July to early October.
Local gardeners sell their vegetables & herbs, grown organically in their community garden plots.
Quote: "Youth in our Focus on Food program and CAMH participants grew vegetables, herbs and heritage tomatoes in the Sunshine Garden for the Good Food Box. CAMH participants also had their own community garden plots. Expansion plans include a bread oven..."
Location: CAMH Grounds at 1001 Queen St West, SW of Fennings St, between Dovercourt Rd & Ossington Ave, Parkdale
(map).
Info: karine@foodshare.net, 416-392-6653, http://www.foodshare.net/garden07.htm,
http://www.foodshare.net/resource/files/ACFFDD9.pdf,
http://www.gingerstreet.com/profile/875383?context=gingerstreet_event
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August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Thursdays, 2pm-5pm. Free. Fix-Your-Own Bike: SRCHC Bike Shed Light Bike Repair.
Instruction, know-how & tools for bike repair.
Location: South Riverdale Community Health Centre, ground floor lobby, 955 Queen St East, near Carlaw Ave
(map).
Info: South Riverdale Community Health Centre, 416-461-1925x241,
https://wx.toronto.ca/inter/plan/bikeweekreg.nsf/cf071503a07bbf4b85256cf5006c20c5?OpenView&Grid=4&Date=2006-05-28
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August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, Thursdays, 3:30pm-7pm. Toronto West Organic Farmers Market.
Local farmers (small farms from southern Ontario) sell their organically-grown products, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and breads. Runs all year. Access to the produce farm stands is from the south/side entrance facing the park (not through the main entrance facing the mall).
Among the farmstands are Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm and Plan B Organic Farm (CSA); their two farms grow organic vegetables, fruits & herbs, and they don't sell meat.
Location: 875 Dufferin St, Dufferin Grove Park rink house, near Dufferin St & Dufferin Park Ave, btwn Bloor St West & College St
(map).
Info: market@dufferinpark.ca, http://www.dufferinpark.ca/market/market.html
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August 3, Thursday, 6:45pm. Free. TFN Nature Walk - Cedarvale Ravine Evening Ramble: Late Summer.
Start: St Clair West subway station.
Toronto Field Naturalists: 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.sources.com/tfn, http://www.sources.com/tfn/t-walks.htm
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August 3, Thursday, 7pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre Music Garden Tours & Performances.
Tours: To September 17, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays, 2006, 4pm & 7pm.
Performances Thursdays August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31-Bach, Sept7-Bach) at 7pm &
almost every Sunday (August 13, 20, 27, September 10) at 4pm.
45-minute walking tours led by Toronto Botanical Garden guides take place Wednesdays at 11am & Thursdays at 6pm.
Location: Toronto Music Garden, 475 Queens Quay West, west of Spadina Ave
(map).
Info: 416-973-4000 (Tues-Sat, 1PM-8PM),
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/noflash/visarts/musicgarden.php
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August 3, 2006, Thursday, 9pm. Free. Public Astronomy Tour - Astroseismology: The Music of the Spheres.
Speaker: Hilding. Telescope operator: Kaitlin. Talk, Q&A and telescope observation (weather permitting).
Rm MP-134, McClennan Physical Labs, 60 St George St, Russell St, north of College St
(map).
1st Thursday of the month. University of Toronto Astronomy Dept:
http://www.astro.utoronto.ca/StGeorge_tours.html,
http://www.astro.utoronto.ca/~gasa/public_talk/2006.htm
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August 3, Thursday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas: 40 Years of Great Ideas: Ideas at Play.
Quote: Part four of a ten-part series. Whether the subject is changes in farming, the inner lives of beavers, or a strange story of death and recovery in southern Ontario, IDEAS loves to play with your mind.
Part five airs on Thursday, August 10.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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August 4, 11, 18, 25, Fridays, 12n-5pm. Free. Tentative - Contact BikeChain to confirm. UofT Bikechain Workshop.
Location: International Student Centre (ISC), 33 St George St, north of College St
(map).
Quote: A free do-it-yourself and educational center for bike repair.
Bikechain's August hours: Tuesdays 10am-4pm,
Wednesdays 12n-4pm (Do-it-yourself day: tools available, no mechanic on premises),
Fridays 12n-5pm.
To join the BikeChain listserv send an email to: listserv@listserv.utoronto.ca in the BODY of the message type: subscribe bikechain-l your name.
Info: who.car@gmail.com,
http://www.sustainability.utoronto.ca/projects/bikechain/
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August 4, 11, 18 & 25, Fridays, 6pm. Free ROM Tour.
Free admission Fridays 4:30pm-9:30pm. 45-min tours. Meet at Currelly Gallery tour sign, near crest pole stairs.
General Museum tours - 6pm, 6:15pm (in French), 6:20pm, 6:40pm, 7pm.
The ROM has a Hands-on Biodiversity
gallery with an interactive Field Guide
and 'ROM Ontario's Biodiversity Species at Risk'.
Royal Ontario Museum, Main Bldg, 100 Queen's Park, Bloor SW corner/Museum subway
(map).
Excess baggage checked free; coats checked for a fee.
416-586-8000, http://www.rom.on.ca
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August 4, 11, 18 & 25, Fridays, 8:30pm-11pm. $4. 1001 Friday Nights of Storytelling.
Location: Innis College Café, 2 Sussex Ave, St George St, one block north of Hoskin Ave, 1 block south of Bloor St West
(map).
http://www.storytellingtoronto.org/Pages/Fridays.html
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August 5, 12, 19 & 26, Saturdays, 9:10am. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One: The House.
Quote: "Every Saturday morning CBC Radio takes you behind the scenes in the world of Canadian politics.
Over the years, The House with host Anthony Germain has become known and respected for its groundbreaking interviews with key decision makers and for the understanding and analysis it provides of the political choices that touch all our lives.
This is where listeners go to find out what is really happening in the world of policy. Where is the health care system going? What kind of role is this country playing on the world stage?"
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/thehouse,
http://www.cbc.ca
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August 5, 12, 19, & 26, Saturdays mornings. Bretton Place Organic Farmers Market.
Local farmers (small farms from southern Ontario) sell their organically-grown products, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and breads.
Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) grows organic vegetables, fruits & herbs, and doesn't sell meat.
Location: 44 Jackes Ave, south of Yonge St & St Clair Ave, behind CHUM Radio
(map).
Info: http://www.planborganicfarms.ca/site/index.html
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August 5, Saturday, 11am-2pm. Food Focus Day Presentation - Foods of the Settlers: Elderberries.
Learn & sample how elderberries were used in the 1800's.
Quote: On sale are organically grown berries, pioneer recipes, baked goods made with the berries from historic recipes. This is authentic gourmet stuff. Other recipes for indigenous foods offered in this series in past years are also available. 11am-5pm (or until sold out) at the Cottage.
Location: Historic Tollkeeper's Cottage, NW corner Bathurst St & Davenport Rd
(map).
Info: http://www.tollkeeperscottage.ca.
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August 5, 12, 19 & 26, Saturdays, 12:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Science Show: Quirks & Quarks.
http://radio.cbc.ca/programs/quirks/archives.htm
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August 5, Saturday, 2pm. Free. CRHA Railway History & Urban Ecology Walk - Grand Trunk Railway.
Start: Rouge Hill GO station, 6251 Lawrence Ave East
(map).
Quote: CRHA is a national non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and dissemination of railway history. The Toronto and York Division owns a museum containing rolling stock, library and archives. We sponsor the annual Toronto Model Railway Show -- Canada's largest -- and operate trips and tours of rail interests.
Info: Canadian Railroad Historical Association (CRHA) Toronto & York Division, 416-431-4454, 416-964-7799,
http://www.sources.com/Listings/SubscribersArchive/L1744.htm
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August 5, Saturday, 2pm-3:30pm. Free. Hosted Toronto Wilde Chat / Conversation Café.
First Saturday of each month. Quote: An open discussion group based on a cross between Socrates Café method and rules of a Conversation Café.
Our aim is to inspire people who are curious, perplexed and filled with an insatiable sense of wonder,
so they can dialogue for discovery.
We also strive to enable those who share our deep concern about the state and straits of civility and civic mindedness to dialogue for democracy.
Location: Ground Level Cafe, 1340 Queen St West, Parkdale, a few doors east of Brock Ave
(map).
Info: Michael Paré, 416-533-6428,
http://www.conversationcafe.org/cousins.html#wilde_chats,
http://www.conversationcafe.org/cafes_schedule_Canada.html,
http://www.conversationcafe.org
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August 5, Saturday, 5pm. Free. Public Space Gardeners: Plantings.
Quote: Bring some seeds and a spoon. Rain or shine. Always try to use native seeds. Not native species can be invasive and harmful to the surrounding eco-system. Toronto is in the "Carolinian" ecological zone and there are many species that are native to our area.
Locations:
- East Group: Aug 5, Walpole and Woodfield Rd in front of the variety store, Seed balling throwing after the plant. (Kristin, eastgardeners @ publicspace.ca) .
- Downtown Group: Erin, downtowngardeners @publicspace.ca .
- West Group: Andy, westgardeners @publicspace.ca .
- Annex Group: Lindsay annexgardeners @publicspace.ca .
Info: gardeners @publicspace.ca,
http://www.publicspace.ca/gardeners.htm
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August 5, Saturday, 7pm. Cost:? Discussion - Vegan Meetup.
Tentative day - confirm with Vegan Meetup group.
Location: King's Cafe, 192 Augusta Ave, between College St & Dundas St West
(map).
Quote: Hi and welcome to the Toronto Vegan Meetup Group sponsored by the Toronto Animal Rights Society (TARS) which also holds vegan potlucks twice a month (it's never been yummier to be a vegan! ;)
This is intended as a place to foster a greater sense of community amongst those of us who have chosen to live out our compassion for the world and those in it through veganism.
It's also a great place for those considering veganism to meet and dialogue with others who have already made that choice.
Please feel free to post any questions or comments you may have on the message boards and, by all means, come on out to our meetups. Paul.
Info: http://vegan.meetup.com/387/
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August 6, Sunday, 10am. Cost:? Toronto Volleyball Meetup: Pickup Volleyball Game.
Tentative location: Ashbridges Bay Park, 30 Ashbridge's Bay Park, around Court#41.
Quote: We will be meeting at around Court #41. Aug 6th, 2006 at 10am. Please let me know if you will there so we know how many nets to setup. If you have trouble finding us, please call me.
Info/RSVP: Peter, 905-334-7686, http://volleyball.meetup.com/74/
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August 6, Sunday, 1:30pm. $4/$2. History Walk - In The Footsteps Of The Black Victorians.
Start: Mackenzie House, 82 Bond St, south of Dundas St East, between Yonge St & Jarvis St
(map).
Info: Mackenzie House, 416-392-6915, event hotline 416-338-3888, machouse@toronto.ca
http://www.toronto.ca/culture/mackenzie_house.htm
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August 6, Sunday, 2pm. Free. ROMwalk - Rosedale.
[Note: NOW magazine lists this walk at 6pm; ROMwalk website lists it at 2pm.]
Start: Bloor St East & Castle Frank Rd.
Highlights: James Ramsay House, Drumsnab, Hawthorn Gardens, Craighleigh Gardens, Mooredale House, Ancroft Place.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, visit@rom.on.ca,
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/index.php
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August 6, 13, 20 & 27, Sundays, 3pm-4pm. 1010AM CFRB Radio. Science Show with Dr Joe Schwarcz.
Quote: Answers to all of your questions about the chemistry of everyday life. Dr. Joe also has interviews galore with leading scientists from around the world. Got a question about science Dr. Joe has the answers.
Info: http://www.cfrb.com/content/content_publish/program_details.asp?filename=program_id_735.html
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August 6 & 20, Sunday, 5:45pm. Free. Vegan Potluck & Film/Presentation.
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Scheduled: Video documentary 'Vegan And Proud Of It' (40 mins, featuring Howard Lyman).
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Also, live music by Lauren Eyton-Jones.
"Please bring some vegan food to share. If you are bringing a main dish, please bring enough food to approximately fill 6 dinner plates.
All plates, cups, glasses, cloth napkins and cutlery are provided courtesy of TARS."
Full kitchen facilities available, with composting & recycling bins.
Potluck: 5:45pm-7pm. Film/Presentation: 7pm-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month.
First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave West, west of Avenue Rd (map).
Info: http://www.animal-rights.ca,
http://www.veg.ca/events/t-events.html
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August 7, 2006, Monday. Civic Holiday / Simcoe Day.
http://www.craigmarlatt.com/canada/symbols_facts&lists/august_holiday.html#ontario
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August 7, Monday, 10am-4pm. Simcoe Day Celebration at Historic Tollkeeper's Cottage.
Quote: Celebrating Ontario's first Lieutenant Governor and his successors (one introduced each year), See the free display, and tour the restoration of the Cottage (making a contribution toward it as you are able).
Location: Historic Tollkeeper's Cottage, NW corner Bathurst St & Davenport Rd
(map).
Info: http://www.tollkeeperscottage.ca/html/Events.htm
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August 7, 2006, Monday, 2pm. Free. Ian Wheal Heritage Walk - Port Credit.
Start: Long Branch TTC loop, Brown's Line & Lakeshore
(map).
Ian Wheal Heritage Walks: 416-593-2656, https://torontoactivities.tripod.com/Ian.html#1 .
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August 8, Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm. Free. High Park Stewardship Program - Himalayan Balsam cutting along Spring Creek.
Meet: Grenadier Restaurant, High Park, West Rd & Colborne Lodge Dr
(map).
Organized by TFBBD, the High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee & the High Park Volunteer Stewardship Program.
HPVSP info: High Park Volunteer Stewardship Program (VSP), High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee, 416-392-1748,
http://www.highpark.org/vsp.htm,
http://www.highpark.org/vspcalendar.htm,
http://www.highpark.org
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August 8, Tuesday, 1pm. $2. High Park Nature Centre Family Nature Walk: Wildflower Wander.
Quote: Go on a wander to discover the wonders of wildflowers! Learn about native and invasive plants in High Park, taste edible plants and find out how to identify plants.
Start: The High Park Nature Centre at Parkside Drive & Indian Valley Crescent.
High Park Initiatives family Walking Tours: http://hpicharity.org .
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August 8, 2006, Tuesdays, 9pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square City Cinema Outdoor Film: Tremors.
Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, SE corner Yonge St & Dundas St East
(map).
Sponsored by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area.
More Tuesday films: August 15 (Jurassic Park), August 22 (Godzilla), August 29 (King Kong, 8pm).
Info: Yonge-Dundas Square, 416-979-9960, Atrium on Bay, P.O. Box 95, 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 227,
http://www.ydsquare.ca/home.htm.
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August 9, Wednesday, 9:15am. $Ferry. TFN Nature Walk - Toronto Island Nature Walk.
Start: Bay St ferry docks to Hanlan's point.
Toronto Field Naturalists: 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.sources.com/tfn, http://www.sources.com/tfn/t-walks.htm
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August 9, Wednesday, 6pm. Free. ROMwalk - ROM and its Neighbours.
Start: in front of the ROM.
Highlights: Ombudsman's Office, Church of the Redeemer, Royal Ontario Museum, Taddle Creek, Royal Conservatory of Music, Flavelle House.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, visit@rom.on.ca,
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/index.php
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August 9, Wednesday, 7pm. RSVP required. Cost: $32.29 per person. Meal & Discussion - Vegetarian Meetup.
Tentative location: Boom Shiva,
1180 Queen St West, east of Dufferin St
(map).
Quote: We invite Vegetarians and NON-Vegetarians alike.
For this event, the restaurant has offered us a sampling of their complete tapas menu for $25 + tax + 15% gratuity (drinks not included).
This equals $32.29 per person, plus whatever drinks you have, payable to the restaurant.
Info/RSVP: vegetarian.meetup.com/393/
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August 9, Wednesday, 7pm. Cost:$2. Discussion - Web Centric Meetup.
Tentative location this month: Fiddlers Green, 3rd floor, 416-967-9442, 27 Wellesley St East, east of Yonge St
(map).
Info/RSVP: http://webdesign.meetup.com/25/.
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August 10, Thursday, 6pm. Free. Vegan Meetup: Free Tickets to Taping of The Comedy Network's You Bet Your Ass.
Location: CBC Building, 250 Front St West, between John St & Simcoe St
(map).
Quote: The Comedy Network has reserved seats on Thursday, August 10th for the Vegan/Vegetarian community in the GTA to enjoy the show as a group.
... To book your free tickets: (or for more information) email audience@loneagle.net or call: 416-351-9111 ext: 23
OR Arrive at the CBC Building, 250 Front Street West between 6:00pm & 6:15pm On Thursday, August 10th.
... There's two tapings that night but we should still be out by 9pm.
That's it! Please rsvp asap (don'cha love acronyms!;) so I get a good idea of our numbers and let me know if you've booked tickets or will just show up.
It'd be great to have a huge group of us so the tv audience at home sees what a vibrant community we are!
Paul.
Info: vegan.meetup.com/387/,
http://www.thecomedynetwork.ca/servlet/an/comedy/2/20051011/TCN_Show_YBYA/
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August 10, Thursday, 6:30pm. Cost:? Discussion - French Language Meetup 44.
Tentative August 10 location: Splash Patio Bar, 235 Queens Quay West, between Spadina Ave & York St
(map).
Past location: Futures Bakery, 416-922-5875, 483 Bloor St West, near Howland Ave & Borden St, between Bathurst St & Spadina Ave
(map).
Info/RSVP: http://french.meetup.com/44/.
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August 10, Thursday, 6:45pm. Free. TFN Nature Walk - German Mills Park Evening Ramble.
Start: NE corner Steeles Ave East & Leslie St
(map).
Toronto Field Naturalists: 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.sources.com/tfn, http://www.sources.com/tfn/t-walks.htm
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August 10 (Thursday 7pm-9pm), 17 (Thursday 7pm-9pm), 19 (Saturday 2pm-4pm). Free. TVA Food Fair Volunteer Orientation.
Location: 21 Nassau St, The Kensington Market Lofts Building, Meeting/Party Room, 2 blocks south of College St, half block west of Spadina Ave
(map).
Quote: If you are a new volunteer, or feel you need a refresher'' to the Food Fair, we will be having our Food Fair Orientation Sessions.
We will be scheduling volunteer shifts for this year's Food Fair (September 8 to 10) at the orientation sessions.
Info: TVA, 416-544-8891, volunteer@veg.ca,
http://www.veg.ca/foodfair/volunteer/index.html
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August 10 & 24, Thursday, 7pm-8pm. Free. Edwards Gardens Tour.
Location: Edwards Gardens (by the flowerbed at the entrance to Gardens), SW corner Leslie St & Lawrence Ave East.
Info: 416-397-1366,
http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/tour.htm.
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August 10, Thursday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas - 40 Years of Great Ideas: Ideas Redux.
Quote: World peace. The intellectual life of a great thinker. The sex lives of spiders. IDEAS is always ready to take a second look at a good idea.
Part six airs on Thursday, August 17.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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August 11, 18 & 25, Fridays, 6pm. Free ROM Tour. Free admission Fridays, 4:30pm-9:30pm.
ROM, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8000, http://www.rom.on.ca
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August 11, Friday, 6:30pm/8:30pm. Free. Film & Discussion: The Future of Food.
Location: Studio Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, near Lower Simcoe St
(map).
Quote: ACT for The Earth presents a film screening and talk with food safety activist Percy Schmeiser.
Film info: www.thefutureoffood.com .
Event info: 647-436-6398, 416-973-4000,
http://www.harbourfront.on.ca
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August 12-13, Saturday-Sunday. Free. Art Tour - Alley Jaunt.
Tour art in local garages. Trinity Bellwoods Park neighbourhood.
Info: http://www.alleyjaunt.com
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August 12, Saturday, 10am-12n. Free. Toronto Waterfront Walking Tour.
Quote: Take a walking tour of the central waterfront with Adriaan Geuze of West 8 Urban Design & Landscape Architecture.
Tour starts at Portland Slip at the foot of Bathurst St.
Start: Portland Slip, foot of Bathurst St
(map).
Info: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC), http://towaterfront.ca/splash.php,
http://www.towaterfront.ca/event-map-ebook.pdf
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August 12, Saturday, 11am-2pm. Food Focus Day Presentation - Foods of the Settlers: Gooseberries.
Learn how gooseberries were used in the 1800's. Free tours.
On sale are organically grown canned berries, pioneer recipes, baked goods made with the berries from historic recipes.
This is authentic gourmet stuff.
Other recipes for indigenous foods offered in this series in past years are also available. 11am-5pm (or until sold out) at the Cottage.
Location: Historic Tollkeeper's Cottage, NW corner Bathurst St & Davenport Rd
(map).
Info: http://www.tollkeeperscottage.ca.
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August 12, Saturday, 1:30pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - Riverdale Over the Don.
2 hours. Focus: Historical, architectural, natural.
Difficulty: Average walk on sidewalks.
Leader: Ron Fletcher, Riverdale Historical Society.
Start: Historic Don Jail, NW corner Broadview Ave & Gerrard St East
(map).
End: Queen Street Bridge, over the Don River.
Heritage Toronto: 416-338-0684, http://heritagetoronto.org/programs/programs2.show?eventId=46
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August 12, Saturday, 3pm-8pm. Free. Cryonics Society of Canada: Toronto Summer Party 2006.
Longevity & cryonics party with members of the
Cryonics Society of Canada.
Quote: This is a pot-luck event, so please bring some food to share.
In addition to great food and conversation, Ben Best (CSC Director-at-Large, and also President of the Cryonics Institute) will talk to us about: 'Radical Life Extension and Conventional Scientists.'
A discussion of why and how many conventional scientists oppose life extension science, including the SENS project and cryonics.
Current developments in cryobiology as presented at the July 2006 Annual
Meeting of the Society for Cryobiology will be discussed.
If you are interested in coming, please contact Allan R... and he will send you directions for getting there, including a map
Info/RSVP: http://cryonics.meetup.com.
Cryonics Society of Canada: http://www.cryocdn.org.
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August 12, 2006, Saturday, 6pm-9pm. Free. TVA Raw, Vegetarian & Raw Food Event: Raw Vegan Restaurant Dinner.
Location: Le Commensal, 655 Bay St, on Elm St, north of Dundas St West, between Bay St & Yonge St
(map).
Quote: The potlucks have been cancelled for August and September. They will resume in October.
In the meantime, we will meet at restaurants instead. This month it will be at Le
Commensal on Bay & Elm Streets in Toronto. Checkout the Calendar on the left for details!
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to George at tvaraw@yahoo.ca
Thanks and have a great summer!!!
TVA Raw Vegan Group info: "Raw Foodist" at tvaraw@yahoo.ca, or leave a message at the TVA office at 416-544-9800, http://veg.ca/tva/tvagroups.html#RawVegan .
Raw Food Toronto Yahoo Group info: health.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfoodtoronto/ .
Toronto Vegetarians info: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/torontovegetarians/ .
Updated Info: http://www.veg.ca/events/t-events.html
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August 12, Saturday, 6:30pm. Free. Film & Discussion - Seeds of Change: Farmers, Biotechnology, and the New Face of Agriculture.
Location: Studio Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, near Lower Simcoe St
(map).
Seeds of Change: Farmers, Biotechnology, and the New Face of Agriculture, by Dead Crow Productions, 2002, 70 mins, PG.
Quote: Examines the controversy surrounding the use of genetically modified crops across the Canadian prairies. A publicly funded project, and part of a larger, comprehensive research program examining the risks associated with biotechnology in agriculture, this documentary contributes a new voice and perspective to the debate - that of farmers.
Film info: http://www.seedsofchangefilm.org/?p=about .
Event info: 416-973-4000,
http://www.harbourfront.on.ca
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August 13, Sunday, 9am. Free. Bruce Trail Club Bilingual Urban Hike: Toronto Ravines.
Start: Warden subway station, SE corner of Warden Ave & St Clair Ave East
(map).
Quote: Hiking and creeks and rivers – we will hike along Taylor Creek, the Don & Wilket Creek up to the Toronto Botanical Garden to discover its new building.
Bring lunch to enjoy the flowers a little longer.
Randonnée et ruisseaux et rivière - une randonnée le long du ruisseau Taylor, la rivière Don & le ruisseau Wilket jusqu’au Jardin botanique de Toronto pour découvrir son nouveau bâtiment.
Apportez votre sandwich pour profiter des fleurs plus longtemps.
Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org,
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August 12-13, Sunday, 10am, 12n, 2pm, 4pm. Cost:? Toronto Central Waterfront Boat Tour.
Quote: Don’t just come to the waterfront, get out on the lake.
Take a free tour of Toronto’s central waterfront.
Tours leave from York Quay throughout the day. First come, first served.
Boats depart at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Please board ship 30 minutes prior to departure.
Start: Portland Slip, foot of Bathurst St
(map).
Info: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC), http://towaterfront.ca/splash.php,
http://www.towaterfront.ca/event-map-ebook.pdf
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August 13, Sunday, 10:30am-12:30pm. Free. High Park Stewardship Program - Weeding in 10A, and wildflower ID workshop with restoration crew.
Meet: Grenadier Restaurant, High Park, West Rd & Colborne Lodge Dr
(map).
Organized by TFBBD, the High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee & the High Park Volunteer Stewardship Program.
HPVSP info: High Park Volunteer Stewardship Program (VSP), High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee, 416-392-1748,
http://www.highpark.org/vsp.htm,
http://www.highpark.org/vspcalendar.htm,
http://www.highpark.org
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August 13, August 27, September 24 & October 29, Sundays, 1pm-7pm. Free. Block Party: P.S. Kensington.
Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market.
Kensington Market goes car-free with acoustic music and more.
Location: Augusta, Baldwin and Kensington Ave in Kensington Market.
Info: Pedestrian Sundays Kensington, 416-531-5409,
http://www.pskensington.ca
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August 13, 27, September 10, Sundays, 1pm. Free. Bicycle Ride - Laneways Bike Tour.
Limited to 10 people. Every two weeks. June to September.
Start: TBA. Info: Graeme, laneways@graemeparry.com,
http://www.graemeparry.com/laneways/Tours.html
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August 13, Sunday, 1:30pm-4pm. Free. Tentative. Rouge Valley Guided Theme Walk: Summer in the Valley.
"Walks are led by an experienced hike leader every second sunday of the month and are open to the public.
All walks are approximately two hours in length and begin and end at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre (Pearse House)."
Start: Rouge Valley Conservation Centre (RVCC), Pearse House, 1749 Meadowvale Rd,
north of Sheppard Ave, south of Old Finch Ave, across from the Toronto Zoo,
(map).
Future 2006 Guided Theme Walks: Sept 10 (Late summer meadows), October 8 (Fall colours, Salmon run), Nov 12 (Native and Pioneer history), Dec 10 (Winter in the Valley).
Future 2006 Guided Nature Walks: Sept. 28 (Brownfields, a presentation of opportunities by Wendy Meininger-Dyk), Nov 30 (Hiking in the Rocky Mountains, slide show by Bill Lewis).
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre info: 416-282-8265.
Guided Theme Walks (2nd Sunday of the month) & Guided Nature walks (last Thursday of the month).
Info: RVCC Volunteer Sunday Walks, 2nd Sunday of the each month, 1:30pm to 4pm,
Rouge Valley Naturalists, 416-282-8265, 416-282-045, 1749 Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1B 5W8,
info@rougevalleynaturalists.com, http://www.rougevalleynaturalists.com/news.htm
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August 13, Sunday, 2pm. Free. ROMwalk - Parkdale.
Start: Meet in front of Parkdale Public Library, (1303 Queen St. West), at 2 pm.
Highlights: St. Mark's Anglican Church, Queen Victoria P.S., Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Old Firehall, Masaryk Hall, Melbourne Mews and the homes of Dr. Anderson Abbott and Mazo de la Roche.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, visit@rom.on.ca,
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/index.php
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August 13, Sunday, 6:15pm. Free. Ian Wheal Heritage Walk - Albion Creek.
Start: corner Steeles Ave West & Steinway Blvd
(map).
Ian Wheal Heritage Walks: 416-593-2656, https://torontoactivities.tripod.com/Ian.html#1 .
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August 14 & 28, Monday, 7:30pm. Free. Monday Spanish Club Meeting.
People in Toronto that get together to speak Spanish... Meet to practice Spanish at an advanced level.
Alternate Mondays; skipping holidays. Location: Bedford Academy Pub, 36 Prince Arthur Ave,
between Bloor St West & Lowther Ave, near St George subway station, Bedford Rd exit
(map).
Info: 416-921-4600, spanish@mexican.ca,
http://speak-spanish-club.mexican.ca.
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August 14, Monday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas: Canada’s Multicultural Roots.
Quote: In the seventh annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Symposium, celebrated Canadian author George Elliot Clarke explores Canada’s multicultural roots and confronts the critical issues facing Canada’s diverse cities today of ethnic disaffection, violence and poverty. The LaFontaine-Baldwin Symposium is Canada’s pre-eminent national forum for the discussion of the future of democracy in Canada.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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August 15, Tuesday, 6:45m. Free. TFN / TGC Lost River Walk - Evening Ramble: Art & Architecture in Wychwood Park.
Start: NW corner Davenport Rd & Bathurst St
(map).
Scheduled: Wychwood Park was founded as an artists' colony in 1888.
Leader: Archivist Albert Fulton.
Toronto Green Community / Lost River Walks: 416-781-7663, info@ntgc.ca, http://www.ntgc.ca,
http://www.lostrivers.ca/WalkSchd.htm .
Toronto Field Naturalists: 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.sources.com/tfn, http://www.sources.com/tfn/t-walks.htm
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August 15, Tuesday, 6:45pm. $2. High Park Walking Tour - High Park: Then and Now.
1 1/2 to 2 hour walk in uncleared trails.
Quote: Join Harriet Xanthakos from Colborne Lodge as she traces the changes in the park from the time that High Park founders John and Jemima Howard lived here until now.
Tours explore the natural and human history of High Park.
Tours usually end at Colborne Lodge for a refreshing drink and a quick look at the main rooms of this historic country home."
Start: Benches across the road from the south side of the Grenadier Cafe and Teahouse in High Park.
Organized by the High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee
and the City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation Division and by Colborne Lodge, City of Toronto, Culture Division.
High Park Walking Tours Info: High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee: 416-392-1748 or 416-392-6916 (Colborne Lodge),
walking@highpark.org, http://www.highpark.org/walking.htm
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August 15, Tuesday, 7:30pm. $2. Discussion - Renewable Energy Meetup.
Location: Toby's Good Eats, 5095 Yonge St
(map).
Quote: Discuss some future Renewable Projects that you may be interested in.
We'll also look at what "Klean" Energy Shows are coming to Toronto this year...
"Meetup with other local individuals interested in exploring all forms of Alternative Energy. Discuss ways to preserve the world's resources and protect the environment."
Info: http://alternativeenergy.meetup.com/70/.
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August 15 Tuesday, 8:45pm. Free.
Outdoor Films by the Lake - Jaws.
Quote: The lakeside Concert Stage at Harbourfront Centre is the venue for Quay to the City’s free water-themed movies.
The movies start at 8:45 p.m. Arrive early to ensure a seat.
Location: Lakeside Concert Stage, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, near Lower Simcoe St
(map).
Info: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC), http://towaterfront.ca/splash.php,
http://www.towaterfront.ca/event-map-ebook.pdf
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August 15, 2006, Tuesdays, 9pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square City Cinema Outdoor Film: Jurassic Park.
Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, SE corner Yonge St & Dundas St East
(map).
Sponsored by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area.
Info: Yonge-Dundas Square, 416-979-9960, Atrium on Bay, P.O. Box 95, 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 227,
http://www.ydsquare.ca/home.htm.
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August 15, Tuesday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas: Frontier Justice.
Quote: Hannah Arendt thought that the plight of refugees highlighted a profound tension between human rights and national sovereignty. Andy Lamey applies Arendt’s ideas to Canada’s refugee debate.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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August 16, Wednesday, 10am. Free. TFN Nature Walk - Morningside Park Birds & Insects.
Start: Park entrance, Morningside Ave south of Ellesmere Ave
(map).
Toronto Field Naturalists: 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.sources.com/tfn, http://www.sources.com/tfn/t-walks.htm
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August 16, Wednesday, 5:45pm. Free. Green Drinks in Toronto.
3rd Wednesday of each month.
Quote: "Do you want to meet a lively group of friendly people interested in environmental issues from academia,
business, government and NGOs for good conversation? If so, join us for drinks in Toronto.
There's no agenda or other formality - it's a chance to meet regularly to chat,
debate, socialize and connect with other Torontonians passionate about environmental and sustainability issues.
These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment,
made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity.."
Location: Duke of York Pub, 416-964-2441, backyard garden patio, 39 Prince Arthur Ave,
steps from St George subway station. Near Bloor St. W, and Avenue Rd.
Info: http://www.greendrinks.org
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August 16, Wednesday, 6pm. Free. ROMwalk - The Grange Neighbourhood.
Start: Dundas St West & McCaul St
(map).
Highlights: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, George Brown House, John Cawthra House, Beverley Mansions, AGO, Italian Consulate, St. George the Martyr, The Grange.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, visit@rom.on.ca,
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/index.php
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August 16, Wednesday, 7pm-8pm. Free. Talk: Chiropody & Feet Pain.
Speaker: Judy Rosenberg Ben-Israel, BA, D.C, chiropractor.
Location: Community classroom / kitchen / meeting room, Whole Foods Market, 87 Avenue Rd, near Elgin Ave & Lowther Ave, north of Bloor St West
(map).
Info: Whole Foods Market, 416-944-0500,
http://www.wholefoods.com/stores/calendars/YRK.html,
http://www.wholefoods.com/stores/toronto/community.html
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August 17, Thursday, 8:45pm. Free.
Outdoor Film by the Lake - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).
Quote: The lakeside Concert Stage at Harbourfront Centre is the venue for Quay to the City’s free water-themed movies.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on Thursday.
The movies start at 8:45 p.m. Arrive early to ensure a seat.
Location: Lakeside Concert Stage, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, near Lower Simcoe St
(map).
Info: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC), http://towaterfront.ca/splash.php,
http://www.towaterfront.ca/event-map-ebook.pdf .
Movie info: http://movies.go.com/movies/movie?name=piratesofthecaribbean_2003
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August 17, 2006, Thursday, 9pm. Free. U of T Outdoor Films: Mean Girls & The Simpsons Movie.
Quote: Watch a special bonus pre-film screening of The Simpsons, written by U of T alumnus Tim Long, and an episode of OddJobJack, featuring the voice of U of T alumnus Don McKellar.
Location: Back field, University College, 15 King's College Circle, SE of Hoskin Ave & St George St
(map).
Info: http://www.movienight.utoronto.ca,
http://www.news.utoronto.ca/bin6/050804-1551.asp
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August 17, Thursday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas - 40 Years of Great Ideas: Adventures with Ideas.
Quote: Intrepid IDEAS contributors have dived into icy Antarctic waters, pulled the nuclear trigger on a Canadian submarine and been spat on by apes, all in the line of work. Part seven airs Thursday, August 24.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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August 18, Friday, 6pm. $5. Secular Group - Book Club Discussion (The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory),
Video (The Elegant Universe) & Potluck.
Location: Secular Freethought Centre, 216 Beverley St, south of College St
(map).
Quote: We will be discussing the book The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory, by Brian Greene.
At the discussion group, we will be showing the final episode of 'The Elegant Universe' which was recently aired by PBS.
This way, even individuals who have not read the book can fully take part in the discussion afterwards.
We are hoping to make this event a potluck, so please RSVP to elaine.cairns@utoronto.ca if you plan to attend.
As before, we are asking for a minimum donation of $5 if you cannot bring a food item.
For those interested, a brief summary of the book follows.
For 30 years, Albert Einstein struggled to reconcile the theories of General Relativity and the Quantum Theory.
The Unified Field Theory, sometimes comically referred to as the theory of everything, has found a champion with what scientists call Superstring theory, a breakthrough approach to subatomic physics that may finally unite science’s two major building blocks.
The Elegant Universe, written by Brian Greene, is the story of the development of string theory and the ramifications it has and will continue to have on science.
Toronto Secular Alliance info: info@secularalliance.ca,
http://www.secularalliance.ca
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August 18 & 25, Fridays, 6pm. Free ROM Tour. Free admission Fridays, 4:30pm-9:30pm.
ROM, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8000, http://www.rom.on.ca
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August 19-20, 10am, 11am, 12n, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm. Cost:? Toronto Central Waterfront: Voyageur Canoe Rides.
Quote: Take a look at the city from a different perspective.
Boats departing every hour on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
No paddling experience required.
Children accompanied by adults are welcome.
Sign up on site to secure a spot.
Start: John Quay.
Info: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC), http://towaterfront.ca/splash.php,
http://www.towaterfront.ca/event-map-ebook.pdf
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August 19-20, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-6:30pm. Cost:? Toronto Central Waterfront: Canoeing in Natrel Pond.
Quote: Stop in for free 20 minute canoe and kayak rides in the safety of the 3-foot deep pond.
Children accompanied by adults are welcome.
Kayaks are also available for children 10 years and older.
10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Start: John Quay.
Info: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC), http://towaterfront.ca/splash.php,
http://www.towaterfront.ca/event-map-ebook.pdf
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August 19, Saturday, 10am-12n. Free. TGC Garden Workshop - Troubleshooting Pests, Weeds, and Insects - Naturally.
Quote: Find out how to maintain a healthy, natural and pesticide free lawn and garden.(And we will also exchange favourite methods used by participants)
Location: Eglinton Park Heritage Garden, behind the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre,
200 Eglinton Ave West, NE of Oriole Pkwy, 5 blocks west of Yonge St
(map).
Eglinton Park Heritage Garden Info: 416-486-5265, garden@ntgc.ca,
http://www.ntgc.ca/EPGevents.html#ge .
TGC info: Toronto Green Community Info: 416-781-7663, info@ntgc.ca,
http://www.ntgc.ca
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August 19, Saturday, 10:30am. Free. TFN Nature Walk - Baselands to Cherry Beach.
Start: SW corner Queen St East & Leslie St.
Toronto Field Naturalists: 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.sources.com/tfn, http://www.sources.com/tfn/t-walks.htm
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August 19, Saturday, 11am-2pm. Food Focus Day Presentation - Foods of the Settlers: Grapes.
Learn & sample how grapes were used in the 1800's.
Quote: On sale are organically grown berries, pioneer recipes, baked goods made with the berries from historic recipes. This is authentic gourmet stuff. Other recipes for indigenous foods offered in this series in past years are also available. 11am-5pm (or until sold out) at the Cottage.
Location: Historic Tollkeeper's Cottage, NW corner Bathurst St & Davenport Rd
(map).
Info: http://www.tollkeeperscottage.ca .
Next: Mulberries (September 2, 2006, Saturday, 11am-5pm).
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August 19, Saturday, 11am. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - Toronto’s Railway Heritage.
2 hours. Focus: Historical, architectural.
Difficulty: Long walk on sidewalks, some stairs. Leader: Derek Boles, Toronto Railway Historical Association.
Start: Courtyard on north side of King St, east of Yonge St.
End: John St Roundhouse, Rees St and Bremner Blvd.
Heritage Toronto: 416-338-0684, http://heritagetoronto.org/programs/programs2.show?eventId=46
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August 19, Saturday, 3pm. Toronto Vegan Meetup: Indoor Rock Climbing at Joe Rockhead's.
Organized by the Toronto Vegan Meetup.
Quote: For $30 each we get an instructor led lesson & supervision for 3 hours PLUS unlimited climbing PLUS equipment rental...
Once we're all climbed out we could head on over to Fresh at Queen and Crawford for a post-climb meal...
Location: Joe Rockhead's, 29 Fraser Ave, south of King St West, east of Dufferin St
(map).
Joe Rockhead's info: http://www.joerockheads.com/joerockheadsflash.html .
Vegan Meetup info/RSVP: http://www.vegan.meetup.com/387/
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August 19, 2006, Saturday, 4pm-6pm. Free. Cafe Scientifique Science & Technology Talk/Discussion -
HIV/AIDS: Will science provide all the answers?
Usually the 3rd Saturday. Speakers: TBA.
Quote: Café Scientifique is where you can have a drink and learn about the latest ideas and issues in science and technology in an informal setting.
It's not a lecture. It's a place for group discussion and audience involvement is the most important ingredient.
Location: Rivoli, 334 Queen St West, between Spadina Ave & Peter St
(map).
Info: Café Scientifique Toronto, http://www.cafescientifique.ca/#toronto
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August 19, Saturday, 4pm-9pm. Free. Science Fiction & Fantasy Group Discussion & Potluck.
Usually the 3rd or 4th Saturday of each month.
Quote: "Focused on discussing popular and current Science Fiction / Fantasy Movies, TV Shows, Books, trends, and anything else under the sun (or any other star for that matter)...
If you are interested in attending, please email us at torsf@yahoo.ca to tell us that you are coming."
Tentative location for most months: 175 Elm St (c.180), between University Ave & McCaul St
(map).
Info: Toronto SF Group, torsf@yahoo.ca, http://scifi.meetup.com/52/.
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August 19, Saturday, 4pm. Free. Town of York D&D Meetup.
Quote: Meet other local D&D players for adventures and fun! Experienced & Newbies welcome. A great way to meet like-minded gamers (and curious), to organize games, and get feedback.
Location: ? Peel Pub Sports Bar & Restaurant, 1660 O'Connor Dr, between Eglinton Ave East & St Clair Ave East
(map).
Info: http://dnd.meetup.com/808/
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August 20, Sunday, 10am. Cost:? Toronto Volleyball Meetup: Pickup Volleyball Game.
Tentative location: Ashbridges Bay Park, 30 Ashbridge's Bay Park, Court#78.
Quote: We're getting together to play some beach volleyball on Sunday Aug 20th at 10am (Court#78).
Please let me know if you can attend. We will have atleast 2 courts.
One court for fun and another for a more competitive game.
Please RSVP so I know how many courts we should have. Peter.
Info/RSVP: Peter, 905-334-7686, http://volleyball.meetup.com/74/
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August 20, Sunday, 1pm. $3.50. Todmorden Mills Presentation: How Early Settlers Kept Clean.
67 Pottery Rd at Todmorden Mills Rd, between Bayview and Broadview/Mortimer
(map1,
map2).
Event info: 416-393-0180x20140.
Info: 416-696-7230, or the Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum, 416-396-2819,
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/todmorden/events.htm#events,
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/todmorden/,
http://www.toronto.com/profile/148772/,
http://www.toronto.com/profile/875423/
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August 20, Sunday, 1:30pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - Winchester Street & the Necropolis.
2 hours. Focus: Historical, architectural.
Difficulty: Average walk on sidewalks and paved paths, some rough ground, slopes.
Leader: Cabbagetown Preservation Association.
Start: NE corner Parliament St and Winchester St.
End: Necropolis Cemetery, Winchester St and Sumach St.
Heritage Toronto: 416-338-0684, http://heritagetoronto.org/programs/programs2.show?eventId=46
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August 20, Sunday, 2pm. Free. TFN / TGC Lost River Walk - Mud Creek Garden Tour.
Start: SW corner Yonge St and Broadway Ave
(map).
Scheduled: Includes rooftops, the Eglinton Park Heritage Community Garden, and other surprises.
Leader: Helen Mills.
Toronto Green Community / Lost River Walks: 416-781-7663, info@ntgc.ca, http://www.ntgc.ca,
http://www.lostrivers.ca/WalkSchd.htm .
Toronto Field Naturalists: 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.sources.com/tfn, http://www.sources.com/tfn/t-walks.htm
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August 20, Sunday, 2pm. Free. ROMwalk - The Danforth.
Start: Danforth Ave and Cambridge Ave, east end of Prince Edward Viaduct.
Highlights: Prince Edward Viaduct, Playter Farmhouse, Eastminster United Church, Carrot Common, Owen Staples House, Riverdale Park.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, visit@rom.on.ca,
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/index.php
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August 20, Sunday, 5:45pm. Free. Vegan Potluck & Film/Presentation.
"Please bring some vegan food to share. If you are bringing a main dish, please bring enough food to approximately fill 6 dinner plates.
All plates, cups, glasses, cloth napkins and cutlery are provided courtesy of TARS."
Full kitchen facilities available, with composting & recycling bins.
Potluck: 5:45pm-7pm. Film/Presentation: 7pm-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month.
First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair Ave West, west of Avenue Rd (map).
Info: http://www.animal-rights.ca,
http://www.veg.ca/events/t-events.html
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August 20, Sunday, 6:15pm. Free. Ian Wheal Heritage Walk - Ashbridge Creek.
Start: Greenwood subway station, Greenwood Ave, north of Danforth Ave
(map).
Ian Wheal Heritage Walks: 416-593-2656, https://torontoactivities.tripod.com/Ian.html#1 .
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August 21-27, Monday-Sunday, 10:30am-5:30pm. Free. City of Toronto Community Computer Recycling Event.
Quote: Looking for an environmentally sensitive way to get rid of your unwanted computer equipment? Leave it with us.
From March 13 - 19th we're inviting the general public to drop-off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling (limit of two complete systems per household).
For larger quantities, organizations, businesses, and special requirements, please contact us about our services.
Computation is a computer equipment refurbisher and recycler.
Drop-off is available at our Toronto facility, 2444 Bloor St. West (entrance at rear),
from 10:30am until 5:30pm - seven days a week, while pick-up by our staff can also be arranged.
We make all efforts to refurbish the equipment placed under our stewardship,remarketing and donating where possible.
Irreparable equipment is recycled for its raw materials.
All information present on systems will be securely destroyed.
100% of the equipment under our care is diverted from landfill.
In addition to recycling we offer computer and IT services for the home and office.
Location: 2444 Bloor St West, at Jane St, entrance at rear
(map).
Contact info: Computation, Dennis Maslo, 416.910.4358, dmaslo@computation.to,
http://www.computation.to
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August 21-25, 28-31, Mon-Fri, 11am & 2pm.
Free. University of Toronto Walking Tours.
Also August 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Sat-Sun, 11am.
Quote: Historical Tours are offered during June, July and August daily Monday through Friday at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm - holiday weekdays excluded.
Start: Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King's College Circle
(map).
Info/Confirm: 416-978-5000,
http://www.utoronto.ca/Prospective_Students/Visiting_U_of_T.htm
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August 22, Tuesday, 10am-12n. Free. TFN / TGC Lost River Walk - West Don River and G Ross Lord Park.
Start: SE corner Bathurst St and Drewry Ave.
Leader: Alexander Cappell.
Toronto Green Community / Lost River Walks: 416-781-7663, info@ntgc.ca, http://www.ntgc.ca,
http://www.lostrivers.ca/WalkSchd.htm .
Toronto Field Naturalists: 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.sources.com/tfn, http://www.sources.com/tfn/t-walks.htm
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August 22, Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm. Free. High Park Stewardship Program - Adopt-a-plot monitoring with restoration crew.
Meet: Grenadier Restaurant, High Park, West Rd & Colborne Lodge Dr
(map).
Organized by TFBBD, the High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee & the High Park Volunteer Stewardship Program.
HPVSP info: High Park Volunteer Stewardship Program (VSP), High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee, 416-392-1748,
http://www.highpark.org/vsp.htm,
http://www.highpark.org/vspcalendar.htm,
http://www.highpark.org
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August 22, Tuesday, 1pm. $2. High Park Nature Centre Family Nature Walk: Tree Detectives.
Quote: Become a tree detective and discover how to tell who’s who in the forest. Celebrate High Park’s tallest residents by learning how to identify trees by their bark, fruit and leaves.
Start: The High Park Nature Centre at Parkside Drive & Indian Valley Crescent.
High Park Initiatives family Walking Tours: http://hpicharity.org .
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August 22, 29, Tuesdays, 7pm. Free. Scottish Country Dancing Demonstrations.
Location: Edwards Gardens, SW corner Leslie St & Lawrence Ave East.
Info: RSCDS Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association, 416 410-7078, http://www.rscdstoronto.org/
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August 22, 2006, Tuesdays, 9pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square City Cinema Outdoor Film: Godzilla (1998, 140 mins).
Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, SE corner Yonge St & Dundas St East
(map).
Sponsored by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area.
Info: Yonge-Dundas Square, 416-979-9960, Atrium on Bay, P.O. Box 95, 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 227,
http://www.ydsquare.ca/home.htm.
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August 22, Tuesday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas: Planetary Health.
Quote: From the 2005 Kenneth Hammond Lectures at the University of Guelph: Ward Chesworth on sustainable agriculture; Murray McBride on neurodegenerative diseases and the environment; David MacLean on forests, and Dominique Charron on climate change.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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August 23, Wednesday, 6pm. Free. ROMwalk - Historic Toronto.
Start: 260 Adelaide St East (Toronto's First Post Office).
Highlights: Toronto's First Post Office, Bank of Upper Canada, St. Lawrence Market, St. James' Cathedral.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, visit@rom.on.ca,
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/index.php
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August 23, Wednesday, 7pm-9pm. $3/person. Peak Oil Discussion.
Quote: PCT steering committee member Randy Park will begin the meeting with an exercise in Scenario Exploration.
Rather than trying to predict the future, we will look at anticipating different possible futures so that the actions we take will be effective no matter how the future unfolds.
In the second half of the meeting we will again break into small interest groups to solidify our action plans and steps.
Info: The Toronto Peak Oil Discussion Group,
http://oilawareness.meetup.com/70/.
August 23 location: Rm 301, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave (map).
Past location: Frankland Community School, 416-393-9720, 816 Logan Ave, 1 block south of Danforth Ave
(map).
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August 23, Wednesday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas - Jane Jacobs: Dark Age Ahead.
Quote: Legendary writer Jane Jacobs describes how Dark Ages (cultures’ dead ends) happen as knowledge is lost and ideas vanish. Jacobs warns that five social pillars are crumbling: family and community, higher education, science, representative government, and professional self-regulation. With analysis by Robert Lucas (economics), Alan Jacobs (city planning), Henry Mintzberg (management), and others. Part two airs on August 30.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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August 24, Thursday, 6:15pm. Free. Ian Wheal Heritage Walk - Downsview West Watershed.
Start: NE corner Keele St & Wilson Ave
(map).
Ian Wheal Heritage Walks: 416-593-2656, https://torontoactivities.tripod.com/Ian.html#1 .
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August 24, Thursday, 7pm. InfoSession: Free; Game: $27/Team. Urban Exploration Game Waking City / TorGame Info Session.
Location: Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College St, at Huron St, between Spadina Ave & St George St
(map).
Info session on TorGame, Toronto's first narrative-based alternate reality game of urban exploration -
begins Saturday September 16, 2006.
Quote: Come find out more about Toronto’s first alternate reality game, Waking City! It’s a perfect place to meet other players, and if you haven’t already, join a team!
Waking City Info session: 7pm, Lillian Smith Public Library, 239 College St...
Waking City will run from September 16 to 28.
Cost: $27.80/team member. Team sizes must be between 4 to 7 people.
Info: TorGame & Waking City, info@torgame.com,
http://torgame.com/,
http://thingsaregood.com/
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August 24, Thursday, 7pm-8pm. Free. Edwards Gardens Tour.
Location: Edwards Gardens (by the flowerbed at the entrance to Gardens), SW corner Leslie St & Lawrence Ave East.
Info: 416-397-1366,
http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/tour.htm.
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August 24, Thursday, 7pm. Vegetarian Meal with TVA's Dinner/Social Group.
RSVP required 3 days before the event.
Location: Kissan Pure Vegetarian Cuisine, 1411 Gerrard St East, between Greenwood Ave & Coxwell Ave
(map).
Organized by the Toronto Vegetarian Association Dinner/Social Club.
Reserve/RSVP: Taunya or Holly, tva_dinner@yahoo.ca, or leave a message at the TVA office: 416-544-9800.
Info: http://veg.ca/events/torontoarea.html,
http://www.veg.ca/noframes/inv/sigs.htm#DinnerSocial
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August 24, Thursday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas - 40 Years of Ideas: You Can't Do That on The Radio.
Quote: They say you can’t render the invisible audible, make math sound like fun or take a journey into hell, but IDEAS regularly ventures to the edge of the impossible. Part eight airs on Thursday, August 31.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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August 25, Friday, 6pm. Free. Bike Event - Critical Mass.
Quote: We're not blocking traffic... we are traffic.
Last friday of the month, every month. 6pm - leave at 6:30pm.
Start: corner of Bloor St West & Spadina Ave,
(map).
Info: info@cmtoronto.ca, http://www.cmtoronto.ca
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August 25, Fridays, 6pm. Free ROM Tour. Free admission Fridays, 4:30pm-9:30pm.
ROM, 100 Queen's Park. 416-586-8000, http://www.rom.on.ca
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August 25, Friday, 7pm. TVA's Singles Group: Dinner.
Organized by the Toronto Vegetarian Association Singles Group.
Location: Udupi Palace, 1460 Gerrard St East, west of Coxwell
(map).
Quote: We will have our regular last-Friday-of-the-month dinner, this time at a South Indian vegetarian restaurant:
Udupi Palace, [1460] Gerrard St E (w of Coxwell), Aug 25, 7:00PM.
Come on down! ***Please RSVP*** ( = email me if you are planning to attend). Bring your veg or veg-friendly single friends.
Cheers, Deb.
Info/RSVP: TVA Singles Group, tvaSinglesEvents@yahoo.com,
http://veg.ca/events/t-events.html,
http://veg.ca/tva/tvagroups.html#Singles
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August 26, Saturday, 1:30pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - Homes on the Hill: Wells Hill to Cedarvale.
2 hours. Focus: Historical, natural.
Difficulty: Long walk, stairs, hills and rough ground. Leader: Margaret McCaffery.
Start: Wells Hill Park, S. side of St. Clair Ave. W., 1 block east of Bathurst St.
End: Near Bathurst St and St Clair Ave West.
Heritage Toronto: 416-338-0684, http://heritagetoronto.org/programs/programs2.show?eventId=46
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August 26, Saturday, 7pm-9pm. Free. Discussion - Socrates Cafe: Free Will.
Location: World Class Bakers, 690 St Clair Ave West
(map).
Quote: Join us at World Class Bakers every other Wednesday for an open discussion on topics philosphic. There are no fees or prerequisites beyond an inquisitive mind.
The topic is "Free Will".
Next: Wednesday September 6 ('What is Emotion?').
Info: socratescafe@mystclair.com,
http://www.mystclair.com/events.php?id=556,
http://web.295.ca/~mpare/
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August 27, Sunday, 10:30am-12:30pm. Free. High Park Stewardship Program - Planting site maintenance along shore of Grenadier Pond with restoration crew.
Meet: Grenadier Restaurant, High Park, West Rd & Colborne Lodge Dr
(map).
Organized by TFBBD, the High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee & the High Park Volunteer Stewardship Program.
Next month: September 10, Planting event with restoration crew;
September 24, Preparing plants for Harvest Festival Native Plant Sale with greenhouse staff.
HPVSP info: High Park Volunteer Stewardship Program (VSP), High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee, 416-392-1748,
http://www.highpark.org/vsp.htm,
http://www.highpark.org/vspcalendar.htm,
http://www.highpark.org
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August 27, September 10, Sundays, 1pm. Free. Bicycle Ride - Laneways Bike Tour.
Limited to 10 people. Every two weeks. June to September.
Start: TBA. Info: Graeme, laneways@graemeparry.com,
http://www.graemeparry.com/laneways/Tours.html
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August 27, Sunday, 1:30pm. Free. TGC Lost River Walk - Rouge Valley Nature Walk.
Start: Amos Pond, Old Finch Road and Pickering Townline.
Leader: Robert Marshall.
Toronto Green Community / Lost River Walks: 416-781-7663, info@ntgc.ca, http://www.ntgc.ca,
http://www.lostrivers.ca/WalkSchd.htm .
Rouge Park Hikes: These walks are easy / moderately difficult on nature trails and normally last about two hours. All programs are rain or shine and are free, but donations are always welcome.
Next:
-2pm Sunday 17 September 2006, Small's Pond, start at Woodbine Ave and Eastwood Rd, SW corner,
'To explore an area of lost ponds and streams and see how human activity has affected it. Moderate difficulty.'
Leader: Ian Wheal assisted by Richard Anderson.
- 2pm Sunday 15 October 2006, Castle Frank Brook, meet in front of Eglinton West Subway Station,
'To explore this lost stream and observe how development has changed it. Moderate difficulty.'
Leader: Richard Anderson.
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August 27, Sunday, 1:30pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - Before Kensington: St. John’s Ward.
2 hours. Focus: Historical, cultural.
Difficulty: Average walk on sidewalks. Leader: Paul Noble.
Start: NE corner of College St. and University Ave.
End: North side of Old City Hall (Bay and Albert Streets).
Heritage Toronto: 416-338-0684, http://heritagetoronto.org/programs/programs2.show?eventId=46
Future Heritage Toronto Walks:
Before Kensington: St. John’s Ward (Sunday, August 27 – 1:30 PM);
Toronto Banks (Saturday, September 9 – 1:30 PM);
Spadina, Its Neighbourhood and the Ending of the Expressway (Sunday, September 10 – 1:30 PM);
The Guild Inn Gardens (Sunday, September 10 – 1:30 PM);
Historic Churches of Weston (Saturday, September 16 – 1:00 PM);
Quarries, Rails and Wildflowers (Saturday, September 16 – 1:30 PM);
Yorkville (Sunday, September 17 – 11:00 AM);
Lawrence Park (Sunday, September 17 – 1:30 PM);
Midtown Toronto’s Hidden Sculptures (Saturday, September 23 – 1:30 PM);
The Howards’ High Park (Saturday, September 23 – 1:30 PM);
Colourful Corktown (Sunday, September 24 – 1:30 PM);
The Beach (Saturday, September 30 – 1:30 PM);
South Rosedale (Sunday, October 1 – 1:30 PM).
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August 27, Sunday, 2pm. Free. ROMwalk - Whiskey, Wharf and Windmill.
Start: King St & Trinity St.
Highlights: Little Trinity Church, First Firehall, Consumers' Gas Building, Berkeley Castle, Goodherham & Worts, Enoch Turner Schoolhouse.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, visit@rom.on.ca,
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/index.php
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August 28, Monday, 7:30pm. Free. Monday Spanish Club Meeting.
People in Toronto that get together to speak Spanish... Meet to practice Spanish at an advanced level.
Alternate Mondays; skipping holidays. Location: Bedford Academy Pub, 36 Prince Arthur Ave,
between Bloor St West & Lowther Ave, near St George subway station, Bedford Rd exit
(map).
Info: 416-921-4600, spanish@mexican.ca,
http://speak-spanish-club.mexican.ca.
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August 29, Tuesday, 10:30am. Free. TFN Nature Walk - Beechwood Meadow.
Start: North side of O'Connor Dr at Beechwood Dr, 3 blocks west of Pape Ave.
Toronto Field Naturalists: 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.sources.com/tfn, http://www.sources.com/tfn/t-walks.htm
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August 29, Tuesday, 6:30pm. Free. Walk - Mt Pleasant Heritage Seed Garden.
Start: E block, Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Mt Pleasant between St Clair Ave & Davisville Ave.
Quote: Learn about Seeds of Diversity projects and tour the garden. 6:30 pm (raindate Aug 31).
Info: 416-460-0947,
http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2006-08-24/sevendays6.php,
http://www.seeds.ca/en.php
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August 29, Tuesday, 6:45pm. $2. High Park Walking Tour: Prescribed Burn Management in High Park Oak Savannahs.
1 1/2 to 2 hour walk in uncleared trails.
Quote: Enjoy a tour of prescribed burn management sites in High Park to observe the results of 6 years of ongoing management in the oak savannah. Please remember to bring along field guides and binoculars to identify tallgrass prairie species, native wildflowers and oak trees. Led by City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff.
Tours explore the natural and human history of High Park.
Tours usually end at Colborne Lodge for a refreshing drink and a quick look at the main rooms of this historic country home."
Start: Benches across the road from the south side of the Grenadier Cafe and Teahouse in High Park.
Organized by the High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee
and the City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation Division and by Colborne Lodge, City of Toronto, Culture Division.
High Park Walking Tours Info: High Park Citizens' Advisory Committee: 416-392-1748 or 416-392-6916 (Colborne Lodge),
walking@highpark.org, http://www.highpark.org/walking.htm
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August 29, 2006, Tuesdays, 8pm-11pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square City Cinema Outdoor Film: King Kong (2005, 187 mins).
Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, SE corner Yonge St & Dundas St East
(map).
Sponsored by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area.
Info: Yonge-Dundas Square, 416-979-9960, Atrium on Bay, P.O. Box 95, 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 227,
http://www.ydsquare.ca/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_month&task=view_month&day=01&month=08&year=2006&Itemid=43&submit=View,
http://www.ydsquare.ca/home.htm.
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August 30, Wednesday, 6pm. Free. ROMwalk - The Necropolis.
Start: Necropolis Chapel, 200 Winchester St.
Highlights: Graves of William Lyon Mackenzie, Peter Matthews and Samuel Lount, Ned Hanlon, George Brown, Thornton Blackburn, Joseph Bloore.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, visit@rom.on.ca,
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/index.php
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August 30, Wednesday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas - Jane Jacobs: Dark Age Ahead.
Quote: Legendary writer Jane Jacobs describes how Dark Ages (cultures’ dead ends) happen as knowledge is lost and ideas vanish. Jacobs warns that five social pillars are crumbling: family and community, higher education, science, representative government, and professional self-regulation. With analysis by Robert Lucas (economics), Alan Jacobs (city planning), Henry Mintzberg (management), and others.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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August 31 & September 7, Thursdays, 7pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre Music Garden Tours & Performances: Bach at Dusk.
Tours: To September 17, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays, 2006, 4pm & 7pm.
Performances Thursdays August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31-Bach, Sept7-Bach) at 7pm &
almost every Sunday (August 13, 20, 27, September 10) at 4pm.
45-minute walking tours led by Toronto Botanical Garden guides take place Wednesdays at 11am & Thursdays at 6pm.
Location: Toronto Music Garden, 475 Queens Quay West, west of Spadina Ave
(map).
Info: 416-973-4000 (Tues-Sat, 1PM-8PM),
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/noflash/visarts/musicgarden.php
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August 31, Thursday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Ideas - 40 Years of Great Ideas: You Heard Them Here.
Quote: IDEAS has never been shy about asking difficult questions. We asked Marcel Marceau to speak, Susan Sontag to defend the democratization of art and Leonard Cohen to explain Beautiful Losers. Part nine airs on Thursday, September 7.
Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/schedule.html
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