NEWS
Community joins in Beaches Santa Claus Parade
More than a thousand families lined a kilometre-long stretch of Kingston Road and side streets on Nov. 25 for the Beaches Santa Claus Parade.
VIEWS
We can be compassionate about refugees and uphold the law
The people of Toronto-St. Paul’s have shown time and again just how compassionate and understanding to the needs of refugees our community can be.
ARTS & LIFE
Arts and crafts show draws 1,000 at Eastminster
The ninth annual Arts and Crafts Sale at Eastminster United Church raised more than $12,00 for local community programs on Nov. 17, organizers said.
SPORTS
Northern caps incredible season with Metro Bowl appearance
Ultimately they lost to St. Ignatius but the Metro Bowl game — and getting to it — was memorable for Northern Red Knights players.
BUSINESS
Buca opens up in midtown with chef Rob Gentile at helm
There’s a certain energy in the heart of Yonge and Eglinton that drew the King Street Food Company, and to set up Buca in midtown.
Community Events
Weekends: Public skating at Evergreen Brick Works
Skating is back at the picturesque outdoor skating rink at Evergreen Brick Works from Dec. 1 until Mar. 17. Public skating is free on weekends.
Arts & Music
Dec. 12–16: From the Water running at Tarragon
Seven Siblings Theatre presents From the Water, a play by its artistic director Will King, on Dec. 12 to 16 at the Tarragon Extraspace.
Presentations & Workshops
Seminars, workshops, lectures, lessons and presentations in the neighbourhoods:
Dec. 1: Lecture at ROM on ‘friendly spiders’
Prof. Chris Buddle lectures on “Arachnophobes to Arachnophiles: Friendly Spiders in Your House, Garden and Parks” at the Royal Ontario Museum.
For Kids
Dec. 26–Jan. 6: Kids drop-in activities at the museum
Kids can make, discover and explore at the Royal Ontario Museum over the holidays with daily activities and live performances, included with ROM admission.
For Seniors
Dec. 5, 19: Creative writing workshop for seniors
Seniors can try out their writing skills with introductory writing exercises at the Central Eglinton Community Centre.
Shows & Sales
Exhibitions, markets, auctions, rummage sales and other local show-and-sell events:
Dec. 14–15: Winter market on Carlaw
Locally handcrafted goods, artisanal foods and local farmers present an opportunity to find unique gifts and holiday treats at Crow’s Theatre.
Business & Shopping
December: Shop and play at Evergreen’s Winter Village
You can play, eat and shop this holiday season at Evergreen’s Winter Village throughout December from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
