June 2017
Mimico Community News & Events
Public Consultation: 25 Audley and 23 Buckingham Planning Applications
Date: Wednesday, June 7
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: St. Leo’s Catholic School
The City is holding a Community Consultation meeting where you can learn more about planning applications that include building heights of 24, 26, and 28 storeys for the area near the Mimico GO Station.
For more information visit: http://www.markgrimes.ca/news/2017/5/12/community-planning-meeting-25-audley-st-23-buckingham-st
http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2017/01/multi-tower-project-add-mimico-go-development-hub
St. Leo’s Spring Fling
Date: Thursday, June 8
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: St. Leo’s Catholic School
The annual St. Leo’s Catholic School Spring Fling fundraiser has become a Mimico staple event for the community to gather and celebrate spring.
For more information, including event sponsorship visit: http://www.stleoparentcouncil.org/
Grand Avenue Park Expansion
Open House and Community Walking Tour
The City of Toronto is developing a Master Plan for the expansion of Grand Avenue Park that will enhance the neighbourhood, add green space and provide new facilities. City Staff, together with representatives from PMA Landscape Architects, are hosting an open house and community walking tour to:
• Confirm design priorities and plans;
• Receive input from the public;
• Discuss next steps, budgets and timelines.
Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 6 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, will also be in attendance.
Meeting summaries are available at toronto.ca/grandmanitobapark
Open House
Date: Thursday, June 8
Time: 6:30 – 8:30PM
Location: George R. Gauld Junior School, 200 Melrose Street
Walking Tour
Date: Monday, June 12
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Corner of Algoma St. and Grand Ave.
Grilled Cheese Challenge
Date: Saturday, June 10
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Lakeshore and Islington
Join the challenge with your grilled cheese recipe or visit for a taste as well as for live music, vendors, kids zone, classic cars, and the Good Lakes beer garden.
For more information, visit: http://www.grilledcheesechallenge.ca/
Mimico Party in the Park
Date: Tuesday, June 13
Time: 5:30-8:30 PM
Location: George R. Gauld Junior School (200 Melrose St.)
The annual Mimico Party in the Park; the location may change but the fun is still the same!
Join fellow residents of the neighbourhood for an evening of family fun including games, crafts, bouncy castles and slides, live entertainment, food, face painting, seniors’ tent, and more!
For more information, go to: https://mimicopartyinthepark.com/
22 Division Open House and BBQ
Date: Saturday, June 17
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 3699 Bloor Street West
Police Exhibits: Horses, Motorcycles, Bicycles, K-9 Unit, Emergency Task Force, Child Fingerprinting Stations, and tours of the station!
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/474657269541058/
Amos Waites Splash Pad Grand Opening
Date: Saturday, June 24
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lakeshore Blvd West
For more information visit: http://www.markgrimes.ca/community-events/2017/6/24/save-the-date-amos-waites-park-splash-pad-grand-opening
Humber Bay Shores Farmers Market
Date: Saturday, June 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 9AM – 2PM
Location: Humber Bay Park West
Local Farmers from Ontario are featuring fresh produce, meat, herbs, cheeses, preserves and much more. Bring cash, and your reusable shopping bags! For more information: http://hbsca.ca/events/humber-bay-shores-farmers-market/
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