In celebration of Earth Day, the Pixies will be offering free native plant seeds to our local gardeners. On Saturday, April 20th, you’ll find the Pixies stationed in front of Epi Bakehouse (1526 Bayview Ave.) from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. See you there!
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.
You’re invited to the Shave & Shears Barber Shop & Head Spa’s grand opening party. Join them on Saturday, April 6, 2024 between 5:00pm-8:00pm at 1609 Bayview Avenue. There will be hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a DJ!
9Round Fitness at 1560 Bayview Ave, Unit B is under new management. And the Bayview-Leaside BIA’s planters are getting a fresh makeover, keep an eye out for fresh spring arrangements!
Community Clean Up Day on the Kay Gardner Beltline
Invite your friends and neighbours for some great outdoor spring cleaning on one of our cities most cherished trails.
Date: Sunday April 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Location: Larry Grossman Forest Hill Arena – 340 Chaplin Cres
Beltline Gap Connections – Have Your Say!
The City of Toronto is inviting residents to learn more and provide feedback on the Beltline Gap Connections project.
The project proposes a safe and connected route for pedestrians and cyclists over the Allen Road Expressway closing the gap between the York Beltline Trail and Kay Gardner Beltline Trail.
The proposed road safety improvements and bikeway connections will be installed at the same time as upcoming scheduled state of good repair road work to reduce disruption.
Caring for the Planet: Gardeners, Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Life
Discover the keys to eco-gardening and environmental stewardship with Clement Kent at the Leaside Garden Society’s Speaker Series on Thursday, April 11th, 2024, at 7 pm. Held at the Leaside Library (165 McRae), this event welcomes guests to delve into practical strategies for greener living.
Clement Kent, a gardener, scientist, and advocate for pollinator protection, brings his wealth of experience to the forefront. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, Clement’s work has transformed public spaces into thriving habitats for wildlife.
Discover practical tips for creating green spaces and fostering biodiversity in your community with Clement Kent. From pollinator-friendly gardens to sustainable urban design, learn how to contribute to a healthier planet through gardening and conservation efforts.
Leaside Garden Society April Speaker Series
Topic: Caring for the Planet
Speaker: Clement Kent
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time & Place: 7pm in-person at Leaside Library (165 McRae)
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.
Clear out clutter and make a difference! Join the Toronto Leaside Rotary Club at the East York Town Centre on Saturday, April 6th, between 10am – 5pm, for their electronic recycling event. Proceeds benefit local charities. ♻️ Acceptable electronic equipment includes, but is not limited to, TVs, VCRs, DVRs, cameras, computers, batteries, cables, and more. More info: torontoleasiderotary.com
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.
