Topsoil, manure, potting soil, mulch and triple mix! Accepting orders March 9 – April 11, 2024, for pickup Saturday, April 20, 2024. All sales online this year, with limited home delivery available. Visit: www.132nd.com/gardenproducts.
The 132nd Toronto Scout Group has been serving the youth of Leaside since 1946 and have been supplying Garden Products to the community since 2002.
The Leaside Garden Society is offering a $2,000 scholarship in 2024 for a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution (second year or beyond) studying horticulture or a related subject such as botany, ecology, environmental science, forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture, or plant science.
The Leaside Garden Society Founders’ Scholarship was established to honour the initiative of those who in the 1980’s had the foresight and energy to form the Leaside Garden Society.
More scholarship information and the application form are available on the Leaside Garden Society website: www.leasidegardensociety.org. Application deadline is June 30, 2024.
Agnes Campbell Macphail (1890-1954) was once described as “the most important woman in public life that Canada has produced in the 20th century.”
The Agnes Macphail Award is an annual award that recognizes an individual(s) from the East York community who has exemplified the causes that Agnes Macphail championed in her long and distinguished career.
Susan Scandiffio
2024 Agnes Macphail Award Recipient /Toronto.ca
Susan is a passionate and driven community leader, actively supporting issues that were important to Agnes Macphail.
Having helped to establish the Thorncliffe Food Collaborative serving over 2,000 in Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park, she continues to collect food and toiletry donations, and rallying community and corporate support. She volunteered with the Out of the Cold Program and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, helping individuals facing homelessness and food insecurity.
She was instrumental in raising over $400,000 in toys and in-kind support for the Leaside Community Toy Drive which provides Christmas gifts to over 6,000 children in the Flemingdon and Thorncliffe Park neighbourhoods, and helped raise over $1 million to renovate a local playground.
She rallied a neighbourhood team to support the Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign, donating necessity-filled purses to social service agencies supporting women, and has worked over the past 11 years with a team of women collecting thousands of dollars for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Susan is co-Chair of the Metrolinx Impact Committee, established to secure community benefits around the Metrolinx train yard project, and she is also a contributing writer to the community publication Leaside Life, providing local news to the community.The Agnes Macphail Award, Toronto.ca
Unveiling the World of Bulbs:
The presentation will focus on spring-planted bulbs that bloom during the summer season. Pamela and Elke will delve into bulb varieties often perceived as challenging, offering insights into their cultivation. From lilies to dahlias, discover a range of bulbs, each boasting its own charm and color palette.
Crafting Your Garden Palette:
Learn the art of selection as the presentation guides you through the process, helping you create a harmonious blend of colors and forms. Suitable for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, this workshop aims to enhance your gardening skills and transform your garden into a visual spectacle.
Join Virtually:
Date: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
Time & Place: 7 pm Via Zoom – Guests Welcome
For more info & meeting access: Contact leaside@gardenontario.org
Todmorden Mills invites you to participate in their March Break programming from March 8 to March 17. Dive into a variety of family-friendly activities offering a mix of crafts, workshops, and historical exploration that will celebrate women’s stories and history.
Crafts and Workshops for Everyone
Enjoy creating crafts such as 3-D paper birds, clothespin frogs, paper flower bouquets, pop-up cards, watercolour painting workshop of local flora and fauna and papermaking workshop inspired by the work of influential figures such as Alice Eastwood, Jean Lumb, and Elizabeth Simcoe. Sample treats made from historic recipes, take a self-guided nature walk in the Wildflower Preserve, and join a guided tour of historic homes to learn more about the impact women have made in Toronto’s history.
Where:
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, ON M4K 2B9
When:
March 8 to March 17
Drop-in crafts and workshops in Brewery Building:
$20 per family group (up to 5 people, including at least one adult)
Free Historic house tours:
Daily at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm.
For additional details, check out the City of Toronto’s Festival and Events Calendar.
Indulge in a delicious Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside, on February 13, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7:15 pm. All are welcome!
Why Shrove Tuesday and What’s with the Pancakes?
Shrove Tuesday marks the traditional feast day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. As Lent was historically a time of fasting, Christians would go to confession and be “shriven” (absolved) on Shrove Tuesday. This feast day served as the last opportunity to use up eggs, fats, and sugar before the Lenten fast, making pancakes the perfect culinary choice for the occasion.
Reserve your spot by calling 416-485-0329 or on stcuthbertsleaside.com.
St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside Anglican Church
1399 Bayview Avenue | 416-485-0329 | stcuthbertsleaside.com
Revolutionize Your Lawn: Leaside Garden Society’s Speaker Series Presents Joyce Hostyn
Uncover the secrets to a perfect lawn with a twist! Join the Leaside Garden Society’s Speaker Series on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Guest speaker Joyce Hostyn, a Rideau 1000 Islands Master Gardener, will unravel the mysteries of “Perfectly Imperfect Lawns”.
No more endless mowing, watering, or fertilizing! Joyce will guide you on creating a stunning, ecologically friendly polyculture lawn that welcomes wildlife. Embrace the beauty of a flowering lawn while enjoying the benefits of less maintenance.
Joyce Hostyn isn’t just a Master Gardener; she’s a permaculture designer and co-founder of Little Forests Kingston. As an adjunct professor at Queen’s University, she dreams of transforming cities into edible forest paradises. Learn from her expertise in foodscaping and wildscaping for a climate-conscious approach to gardening.
Guests are welcome! Leaside Garden Society always welcomes Guests and New Members to join the Society for their meetings. Visit their website: www.leasidegardensociety.org or email: leaside@gardenontario.org for more info.
Come and join the party at Leaside Curling Club’s 60th-anniversary celebration on Saturday, March 2nd, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 1075 Millwood Road. Everyone is invited!
Whether you’ve curled before or just curious, there’s a quick intro and free lesson waiting for you. Plus, enjoy free refreshments!
If you’re 7 years or older and want to try curling, make sure to sign up on the Leaside Curling Club website (leasidecurling.ca). Wear comfy, warm clothes, bring clean indoor shoes, and, if you have one, a helmet.
Let’s make this anniversary special – come one, come all!
The Leaside Garden Society presents their Speaker Series on January 11th, 2024, at 7:00pm via Zoom. Paul Zammit, a professor of Horticulture at Niagara College, will delve into “Lessons from My Garden Travels.”
With a rich background in garden management and years of sharing knowledge globally, Paul Zammit promises an informative session, open to all —- members, guests and potential new members intrigued by the joys of gardening.
For additional information, visit the Leaside Garden Society website or reach out via email at leaside@gardenontario.org.
Northlea United Church will be hosting the upcoming Lunch & Learn: Fraud Protection Strategies for the Savvy Senior, presented by the Toronto Police Department on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Lunch kicks off at 11:30 am with complimentary soup and sandwiches, followed by the presentation starting around 12:30 pm. But don’t forget to register! Whether you’re interested in both the lunch and presentation or just the insightful session, registration is a must. Please secure your spot by noon on Friday, January 12, 2024.
To register, simply click HERE. Also, feel free to share with anyone who might be interested.
Enjoy your holiday shopping with Santa and his carolers this Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Find them on Bayview Avenue from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. Take a selfie and get a candy cane!
Don’t forget to tag @bayviewleasidebia to share the joy!
Discover the joy of the season with the Bayview-Leaside BIA as Santa and carolers will be strolling along Bayview on two special Saturdays, December 2nd and December 9th, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
It’s a delightful opportunity to infuse your local holiday shopping with a festive spirit. Don’t miss the chance to capture a magical moment with Santa himself – snap a selfie and spread the holiday cheer by tagging @bayviewleasidebia. 🙂
