May 2017
Mimico Community News & Events
Eastbourne Crescent Street Sale and Bake Sale
Date: Saturday, May 13
Time: 8AM
Location: Eastbourne Crescent (Royal York and Lake Shore)
Join the residents of Eastbourne Crescent (Royal York & Lake Shore) for their 31st annual street sale where there will be lots of books, dishware, toys, clothing, furniture, trinkets and more! There will also be a baked goods table with proceeds going to charity. Come join the fun and get some great deals! For more information, email eastbournecrescentsale@gmail.com.
LAMP Health and Wellness Fair, Open House, Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, May 13
Time: 10:00-3:00 PM
Location: LAMP Community Health Centre, 185 Fifth Street
Event features: Free healthy living workshops (Stress and coping skills), healthy smoothies demo and tasting, laughter yoga, healthy cooking demos, plants and gardening tips, the garden pods project.
For more information, contact Jasmin Dooh: 416-252-9701 x 308, jasmind@lampchc.org
Blue Goose Redevelopment Community Consultation
Date: Wednesday, May 17
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: St. Leo Catholic School, 165 Stanley Ave
City planning staff to host a community consultation meeting to discuss the proposed Blue Goose redevelopment.
From InsideToronto.com, “If ultimately approved, the redevelopment of the site would include the construction of a fourth-storey and an east-side addition, a new microbrewery in the basement, a renovated restaurant on the ground level, and a total of 18 new rental dwelling units on the upper levels of the building.”
For more on the redevelopment, see the article here: https://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/7274063-blue-goose-tavern-to-be-designated-under-city-s-heritage-register/
Or contact: Etobicoke-Lakeshore Councillor Mark Grimes’ office at 416-397-9273 or Planner Ellen Standret at estandre@toronto.ca
GEMS of Etobicoke-Lakeshore 2017
Date: Wednesday, May 17
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive (Kipling and Lakeshore)
Help celebrate and highlight the small businesses and community service organizations that make Etobicoke-Lakeshore sparkle.
For more information, please contact Peter Milczyn’s constituency office: 933 The Queensway, 416-259-2249, pmilczyn.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Humber Bay Shores Farmers Market
Date: Saturdays, beginning Sat. May 27th, until October
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Humber Bay Park West
Local Farmers from Ontario are featuring fresh produce, meat, herbs, cheeses, preserves and much more. Bring cash, and don’t forget your reusable shopping bags!
For more information: http://hbsca.ca/events/humber-bay-shores-farmers-market/
Mimico Tulip Festival
Date: Tuesday, May 30th
Time: 4:00-8:00 PM
Location: Royal York Rd at Evans Ave to Newcastle St
The annual unveiling of the painted tulips which adorn planters outside of shops on Royal York Rd. Also featured: A magician with rabbit, Pirates and their ship, an inflatable obstacle course, free snacks and live music. For more information, go to: http://mimicotulipfestival.com
Legislative Page Program Application Period
This unique educational experience is open to all Ontario students enrolled in grades 7 or 8. The current recruitment cycle/application period began on April 15th and will run to June 15th, 2017.
Currently, one of Mimico’s John English students is a legislative page. Ontario Legislative Pages have the opportunity to meet parliamentary and political figures, learn first-hand how Ontario’s Parliament works, and make new friendships with other students from across Ontario.
For more information: http://discoveryportal.ontla.on.ca/en/youth-programs/page-program/about-program
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