Category: Calendar Events

This Saturday November 4th, Leaside Curling Club is playing host to the Toronto Hope Bonspiel

Toronto Hope is a women’s charity bonspiel that raises funds for the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook. This is the 5th anniversary of the event, and it is the first time that it is being hosted by Leaside Curling Club. This year alone, the total amount raised to date is over $70,000 so far, with a few more days of fundraising to go. And the total raised since the event began is now over $200K!

There are 32 women’s teams from across the GTA that will be participating. Special guests for the dinner reception at the William Lea room are CBC reporter Devin Heroux and Olympian Marnie McBean.

For more information about this event please visit: torontohope.ca

South Eglinton Davisville Resident’s Association (SEDRA)

All eyes on Yonge & Hillsdale/Manor.

A Community Consultation Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM regarding 2079-2111 Yonge Street, 9-11, 21, & 31 Hillsdale Avenue East & 12-18 Manor Road East.

The face of Yonge Street in Davisville Village is changing dramatically. A new development proposal promises to shake up the street even more. Attend this community consultation and make your views heard. The meeting will discuss an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to allow for the construction of a 29-storey (98 metres excluding the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 486 units, of which, 31 are rental replacement units.

Register:
toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r178857bdd2eee493574c8e0838c862af

Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA)

There is a Community Consultation Meeting for 1802 Bayview Avenue (the current site of Bayview Car Wash) scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

The application proposes 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. If you have views on this proposal, please attend the meeting and express yourself.

Register:
toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r753439fcb2e288706763e1aad2d5a83c

Please plan to attend these Community Consultation Meetings to ask how the proposed developments will impact your growing neighbourhood.

Indulge in an enjoyable evening at The Annual St. Cuthbert’s Women’s Dinner (which is served by the Gentlement of the Parish!) on October 20th, 2023, in Lamb Hall.

Doors open at 6:30 pm; dinner begins at 7:15 pm. Secure your tickets through Lorna Krawchuk or the church office (416-485-0329) by October 17th.

Support The Neighbourhood Office grassroots led initiatives while having a delightful time. Don’t miss out!

It starts today at 3pm!

Photo @StCuthbertsLeaside/Facebook

“And So It Goes… A Cabaret” at St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside Oct 1st

St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside, cordially invites you to indulge in an enchanting afternoon of music at “And So It Goes… A Cabaret”, a captivating retrospective of Broadway songs presented by esteemed Canadian Baritone, Brett Polegato, accompanied by Pianist Robert Kortgaard. This musical journey holds a special significance for Brett, as he fondly reminisces his beginnings in the St. Cuthbert’s Choir during his university days. Now, returning to his roots, Brett graces the audience with a marvelous concert. Join them on Sunday, October 1st, 2023, at 2 pm, at St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside, followed by a light reception. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and can also be purchased at the door, or directly from the Church Office at 416-485-0329 for $30 plus applicable fees. All proceeds from this delightful event will contribute to supporting St. Cuthbert’s Ministry.

The upcoming 2023/2024 season marks the 50th season of girls hockey in Leaside

The Toronto Leaside Wildcats would like to cordially invite you to join them in celebrating 50 seasons of girls’ hockey in Leaside. They have various events planned throughout the season. The festivities kick off this weekend (September 30th and October 1st, 2023) at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens.

This weekend boasts a lineup of exciting events, including an Alum Shinny Game and Pub Night, the Leaside U22 Elite Junior Wildcats Game, and support for House League and Competitive teams. Don’t miss the CCM Shooting Challenge, an opportunity to learn about the Toronto Leaside Wildcats and Hockey Diversity, and grab a 50th Season t-shirt.

The highlight of the weekend is the unveiling of the new Jr. Wildcat state-of-the-art locker room, made possible by the incredible support of the Leaside community, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:00am on October 1st.

Come meet former Wildcats Kristin Della Rovere and Emma Buckles, and enjoy food trucks, tours, and more. Stay updated on our 50th season events and celebrations via their social media channels and website. They’re also calling on you to share your association’s history through old photographs and memorabilia.

You can view the schedule at www.torontoleasidewildcats.ca/50th. Let’s make this anniversary unforgettable!

Northlea United Church invites you, your friends, and family to an informative Lunch and Learn event on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at noon. The session will focus on “Aging in place: Preparations needed to allow you or a loved one to stay in their own home for as long as possible.”

Attendees will enjoy a meal of soup and sandwiches, as well as coffee and tea. To ensure there’s enough food for everyone, please register by Friday, September 22, at 3:00 pm, by emailing office@northleaunited.ca or leaving a message with your name and the number of attendees at 416 425 5252 x 1. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Filming Notification

To facilitate filming interior scenes, production vehicles and various pieces of film equipment will be located on:

• West side Bessborough Dr between Millwood Rd and St Cuthberts Rd
• FILMING: Sept 21st between the hours of 7am – 11pm

Crews will begin reserving the above areas with cones on September 20th, 2023 at 6pm, with vehicles arriving September 21st at 7am, and departing September 21st by 11pm.

Mount Pleasant Village BIA 🍂 Harvest Fair is this Saturday, Sept 23rd, 2023

The Merchants of Mount Pleasant Village invite you to the 12th annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, September 23rd, from 10 am to 4 pm, on Mount Pleasant Road between Eglinton and Davisville Avenues. This family-friendly event will turn Mount Pleasant into an autumn wonderland with hay bales, pumpkins, and exciting activities for all ages. Enjoy pumpkin carving, live music, a bouncy castle, and a variety of workshops while exploring what Mount Pleasant Village businesses have to offer. With over 30 businesses participating, offering samples, sidewalk sales, exclusive tours, and delicious food, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss this FREE event for the whole family. Get an e-ticket on Eventbrite to stay informed about the day’s activities.

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Proposal for 1802 Bayview Avenue. /From application submitted to City of Toronto

A message from the Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA)

Big, Big, Big Changes:
Development Changes are Being Proposed in Our Neighbourhood

The Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA) invites you to a neighbourhood meeting. Learn what has transpired to date and what BARA as well as neighbouring Residents Associations (LRA & SEDRA) have been doing about it.

Join the Discussion on Developments at Bayview and Eglinton

In-Person Meeting for All Residents:
Monday September 11, 2023
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
St Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church
1847 Bayview Avenue (North East corner of Bayview & Broadway)

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be informed about your neighbourhood and the community that we all live in. You can get on the BARA mailing list. Just send a note to broadwayareara@gmail.com.

A New Website

BARA has worked to create a new website to assist local residents to understand the various changes resulting from the proposed developments. Please visit our website and let us know about your key concerns. (Note that we are looking for volunteers for our website content and other outreach activities.)

Visit the new website here: bara.dcms.site