PC Timothy Somers posted this picture to Twitter of fellow officers gathered on McRae Drive near Millwood Rd. during a safety blitz in Leaside. They are being assisted by members of the so-called YIPI contingent of young people doing summer service with police. It is officially the Toronto Police Service Youth in Policing Initiative and is supported by the police and the provincial ministry of children and youth services. 

The Red, White and Blue Knights motorcycle riders roared up Bayview Ave during the noon hour Sunday (September 7, 2014) as part of their 35th Annual Toyride. Those who happened to be on Bayview at the time will remember the high-spirited and costumed riders from previous years. Organizers asked riders and their passengers to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the drive to the Nathan Phillips Square kickoff point. Their route took them Eastbound Queen Street to River St. and up Bayview Extension all the way to 401,  where they found their way back along the Don Valley Parkway to Phillips Square again. Great cause.

Rolph Road Elementary School is closing in on its momentous 75th anniversary set for the weekend on October 24 – 25, 2014. Petra Grantham is asking all Rolph Roaders to send her their photos or school memorabilia. You can mail Petra here.  Tickets for the adult social night are $50. Oh yes, if you know where any of these clean-cut straight-ahead kids from 1960 are today, mail your news to Petra. 

Jennifer Ego of Pawsitively Pets sends along these great pictures of the multi-service pet care and training firm’s party on Laird Drive at Parkhurst Blvd. The little cul-de-sac of Parkhurst which contains Van Ness Flowers and a few other businesses was closed to accommodate the event. Young lady at top left has a Salamander painted on her face. So chic. Next we see a party-goer eyeing an approaching turtle and council candidate Jon Burnside serves cotton candy with a parrot on his shoulder. Aye matie! Below, Polly Wanna Hand Perch? Next, a young kangaroo (don’t get too close to his legs) and the ever-popular pony ride.