Changes are happening at 1549 Bayview Avenue. Maurya East Indian Roti has closed its doors, and a sign has been posted announcing the future opening of Bayview Shawarma Turkish Cuisine. Stay tuned for more info.
Redevelopment of 1466-1500 Bayview Avenue
Join the fun at the Bayview-Leaside BIA Sidewalk Sensation event on Saturday, June 15th, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm on Bayview Avenue, from Parkhurst to Davisville. There will be free activities for all ages, including face painting, glitter tattoos, drink and dessert coupons, live music, and a photo booth with picture frame decorating.
Arrive early to grab a Bayview-Leaside branded reusable bag and free drink or dessert coupons, as supplies are limited. The reusable bags are great for shopping local and supporting the community. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to find something special for Father’s Day or simply enjoy a fun day out in the neighbourhood. Rain or shine, we’ll see you there!
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Back again this year – on Wednesday mornings, June 5 to Aug 28, 2024 from 10 am to 12 noon, St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church (1399 Bayview Ave, just south of Davisville) is welcoming our community to drop by for Lemonade on the Green.
Enjoy a cool drink, chat with neighbours, and visit our gardens. The Gard’n Angels also will be there Wednesday and Saturday mornings, tending the vegetables grown for the Flemingdon Food Bank.
All welcome — come and say hi!
Residents are welcome to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal. Donate items in good condition for reuse and safely dispose of electronic and household hazardous waste.
Date: Tuesday, June 4th, 2024
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: North Toronto Arena, 174 Orchard View Blvd.
Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2024
Time: 4:30-8:30pm
Location: Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, 1073 Millwood Road
For a list of items you can and cannot bring to Community Environment Days, and a full listing of events near you, please visit: toronto.ca/environment_days.
The Leaside Garden Society invites everyone to the 2024 Magical Garden Tour and Flower Show on Saturday, June 15th, from 11 am to 4 pm. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore neighbourhood gardens, meet the gardeners, exchange horticultural tips, ask questions, and discover new ideas, or simply enjoy the beauty of the flowers. Additionally, there will be a special flower exhibit and show at the Leaside Library, open from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Passport Tour tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at various locations, including Bob’s Garden Centre, Heaps Estrin, State of the Art Gallery, Summer’s Best, Write Impressions, and on the day of the event at the Leaside Library. The Leaside Garden Society also welcomes guests and new members to join their meetings, tours, floral workshops, and other events. For more information, visit their website at www.leasidegardensociety.org.
Jaye (Janet Joy) Robinson
December 7, 1962 – May 16, 2024
Jaye passed away peacefully, surrounded by her cherished husband William Crossland “Billy,” her sons Jackson “Jake,” Samuel “Sam,” and William “Will,” daughter-in-law Brooke, and her faithful dog, Sadie.
In 2010, Jaye’s commitment to public service led to her election as Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley West, a role she cherished for 14 years. She proudly represented her community, which encompassed the neighbourhoods where her parents and grandparents once lived.
A passionate and creative supporter of family, friends and community, she spent her life serving the public, representing her community with fierce determination and unbending principle, and creating and implementing major events to bring people together, foster arts and culture, and drive economic growth.
Full obituary can be found at www.jayerobinson.ca.
A Celebration of Life will take place Thursday May 30 at 11AM, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4T 1Z9. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (foundation.trca.ca/donations) in Jaye’s name and help keep Toronto green.
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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!
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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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.
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!
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!
