Blooming Beyond the Stars: MHGC’s Annual Flower Show

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The Milne House Garden Club (MHGC) is excitedly preparing for its Annual Flower Show, which will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Floral Hall of the Toronto Botanical Garden. This year’s theme, “Out of This World,” aligns with the various celestial events happening globally in 2024. The show, which features garden specimens, house plants, and floral designs inspired by astronomical phenomena like Super Nova and Aurora Borealis, is free and open to the public from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Don’t miss this chance to explore the wonders of the universe through stunning floral interpretations at 777 Lawrence Avenue East, at Leslie Street.

Milne House Garden Club Annual Flower Show “Out of This World”
Thursday, May 16, 2024 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Toronto Botanical Garden Floral Hall
777 Lawrence Avenue East (at Leslie St)
Free Entry!

Readers’ Tips: New brunch spot & window decor showroom

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Happy to let the Bayview community know that Mirage Mediterranean Restaurant (1620 Bayview Ave), serving a combination of Persian, Turkish and Lebanese food, will open for lunch (not just dinner) beginning Thursday, May 9. Book now for Mother’s Day brunch! ~Laura

That’s great news Laura! There are now numerous brunch options on our favourite street — the 2024 patio season on Bayview is indeed going to be delicious. 🙂

Grand opening of Night & Day Window Decor‘s midtown showroom is happening on Friday, May 17th from 12 to 4pm. Night & Day Window Decor is Toronto’s consumer favourite source of custom blinds, shades and drapery with two more locations. We’ve taken over the 681 Mount Pleasant location from a previous window treatment business that was there for 30 years in 2022. In February this year, we’ve undergone a major update to showcase a brand new showroom experience. Please join us! ~Ana

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Clematis Confidential: Insights from Dugald Cameron – May 9

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Leaside Garden Society Speaker Series Presents:
Extending the Clematis Season
Speaker: Dugald Cameron
Date: Thursday, May 9th, 2024
Time & Place: 7pm In-Person at Leaside Library (165 McRae) – Guests Welcome

Unlock the secrets of prolonging the clematis season with Dugald Cameron at the Leaside Garden Society Speaker Series. Dugald, an experienced gardener and advocate for greener spaces, will offer practical advice on selecting clematis varieties that bloom from spring to fall. Join this insightful session on May 9th at 7pm at Leaside Library to keep your garden colorful throughout the seasons. For more information, visit the Leaside Garden Society website.

SEDRA’s Annual General Meeting & Town Hall – May 9th

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Join the South Eglinton Davisville Residents’ Association’s (SEDRA) 2024 Annual General Meeting!

This year’s meeting will be held in person at Greenwood College School, located at 443 Mount Pleasant Rd (at Davisville Ave), on Thursday, May 9th, 2024. The business meeting for SEDRA members begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Town Hall portion open to everyone at 7 p.m. Advanced registration via Eventbrite is available but optional. We’re excited to welcome guest speakers including Trustee Shelley Laskin, Trustee Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jaye Robinson, as well as members of the SEDRA Board of Directors. For more information about SEDRA and event details, visit sedratoronto.ca. Don’t forget to invite your neighbours too!

BAYVIEW BIZ: Fair Catch, Seven Yoga, Bayview Vision ++

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Fair Catch Fishmongers – Opening Soon!
SEVEN • Hot Yoga & HIIT Pilates Opening Soon!
1597-1599 Bayview Avenue for sale under Power of Sale
New location for Bayview Vision @ 1709 Bayview Ave! Sign coming soon. 🙂
Patio is ready for summer at recently opened Shave & Shears

Exciting news for Bayview Avenue! Fair Catch Fishmongers is set to open their second location at 1543 Bayview Avenue, taking over the former De La Mer shop. Keep an eye out for their grand opening!

Meanwhile, get ready to sweat it out at Seven – Hot Yoga and HIIT Pilates, coming soon to 1669 Bayview Avenue, offering a variety of classes including Hot HIIT Pilates, Mat Pilates, Yin, Power Flow, Vinyasa, Deep Flow, Yoga Sculpt, Sound Baths, and more.

Unfortunately, the dream of a Turkish restaurant on Bayview Avenue has long faded; the property at 1597-1599 Bayview Avenue is now for sale under Power of Sale.

But there’s good news for Bayview Vision! Dr. Olga Savitska, Dr. Dennis Bader, and the Bayview Vision team have moved to their sparkling new clinic at 1709 Bayview Avenue. The interior has been completely renovated, providing a stunning new space for their vision center.

The brand new Shave & Shears Barber Shop & Head Spa is one of the many businesses on Bayview getting their patios ready for the summer season. Cheers everyone, bring on the vitamin D!

1802 Bayview Community Consultation Meeting – May 1st

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A reminder, courtesy of BARA (Broadway Area Residents Association)


1802 Bayview Avenue – Virtual Community Consultation Meeting
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The City of Toronto Planning Division has received an application to amend the City of Toronto Official Plan, more specifically the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan to re-designate the site from ‘Secondary Zone’ to ‘Station Area Core’ on Map 21-3. An associated Zoning By-Law Amendment application was previously submitted, and a Community Consultation Meeting for the Zoning By-Law Amendment was held on October 17, 2023.

The development proposal is for a 46-storey (156 metres to top of mechanical penthouse) residential building with 384 square metres of retail at grade along Bayview Avenue. In total, 419 residential units are proposed for a gross floor area of 28,959 square metres, with a density of 20.5 times the site area. Also proposed are 44 parking spaces within two levels of underground parking.

Follow this link to register.

Jane’s Walk: Factories and Beyond – Leaside Business Park

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Join Geoff Kettel and Mitch Bubulj on Friday May 3rd for Jane’s Walk: Factories and Beyond: The Evolution of Leaside Business Park

Urban planners today talk a lot about “complete community”. But one hundred years ago, they delivered. Leaside was designed by the noted Montreal landscape architect Frederick Gage Todd in 1912 as a complete community. And in those days, by “complete” they meant “homes AND jobs”. Todd’s plan for the Town of Leaside designated residential uses (west side) and industrial uses (east side), separated by Laird Drive. But since then the Leaside Business Park has been in constant change mode.

Date: Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet at 6:45 pm)
Walk Start: Leaside, Laird and McRae NW corner
Accesibility: Uneven terrain, Walk leader will use audio amplification, mainly walk on sidewalks but some parts have no sidewalks (walk on side of road).

More info at www.janeswalkfestivalto.com

Bayview Pixies Earth Day seed giveaway was a success!

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The Bayview Pixies Earth Day seed giveaway, Apr 20 2024. /Bayview Pixies

On Saturday, April 20th, 2024, the Bayview Pixies hosted a seed giveaway to celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd). They were stationed outside of Epi Breads at Bayview & Millwood and gave out approximately 175 seed packs (that’s 4,000 potential plants). If only a quarter of them grow, then they will have added 1,000 native plants to the neighbourhood! That’s something!

They plan on doing another seed giveaway during the Bayview-Leaside BIA AppleFest (Saturday, October 19, 2024). Looking forward to it!

Spring into fun at the St. Cuthbert’s Spring Fair – Apr 27

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Get ready to welcome spring at the St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside Spring Fair! It’s a fun-filled day with bargains, and a chance to catch up with neighbours and friends. Browse through the Art Gallery, find unique treasures, and enjoy tasty treats including a BBQ, coffee, snacks, popcorn plus face painting and children’s games and activities!

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: St. Cuthbert’s Leaside, 1399 Bayview Ave
Contact: stcuthbertsleaside.com | 416-485-0329

Even more road works planned for Leaside and Davisville

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Road Rehabilitation on Sutherland Dr (from Millwood Rd to Astor Ave)
Start Date: April 1, 2024 End Date: October 31, 2024
The City of Toronto is planning to rehabilitate Sutherland Drive from Millwood Road to Astor Avenue. Inspection of the road shows that it needs rehabilitation and sections of damaged curb and sidewalk need to be replaced to bring them to a state of good repair. Low amounts of asbestos have been detected in the asphalt roadway which will be removed and disposed by the contractor as per City protocols. Residents should expect minimal delays when traveling through the area. We appreciate your patience with the dust, noise, fencing and other inconveniences. This project is part of the Council-approved 2024 Capital Works Program to renew aging City roads and sidewalk for current and future needs.

Road Rehabilitation on Millwood Rd from Mount Pleasant Rd to Forman Ave
Start Date: April 1, 2024 End Date: October 31, 2024
The City of Toronto is planning to rehabilitate Millwood Road from Mount Pleasant Road to Forman Avenue. Inspection of the road shows that it needs rehabilitation and sections of damaged curb and sidewalk need to be replaced to bring them to a state of good repair. Low amounts of asbestos have been detected in the asphalt roadway which will be removed and disposed by the contractor as per City protocols. Residents should expect minimal delays when traveling through the area. We appreciate your patience with the dust, noise, fencing and other inconveniences. This project is part of the Council-approved 2024 Capital Works Program to renew aging City roads and sidewalk for current and future needs.

‘The Beat Goes On’ at Manor Road United – April 20th

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Get ready for Manor Road United‘s “The Beat Goes On” concert. The night will feature John McDermott and special guest Liberty Silver, along with performances by Clinton & Judy, Douglas Tranquada, Glen Sevillo, John Joseph Mastandrea, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Jason Fowler & Melanie Conly, Steve Diguer, Tom Marcaccini & The Cornerstone Band, and more. Your host for the evening will be James McKinnon.

Save the date for Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at 240 Manor Road East, Toronto. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information, reach out to MUC at 416-483-0695 or manorroaduc@gmail.com. What a great opportunity to enjoy a night of music in the community.