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Dec. 1: Open house at Núcleo Pilates & Rowing

November 17, 2018November 21, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Eglinton Avenue East, Núcleo Pilates & Rowing

You can join staff and patrons at Núcleo Pilates & Rowing for a drop-in open house from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 1.

THEN & NOW

Back when Danforth was a frontier town

November 17, 2018December 8, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Broadview Avenue, Danforth Avenue

Back in 1908 the west end of what was to become the Danforth Avenue strip known as Greektown resembled nothing more than an isolated frontier town.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Dec. 1: Lecture at ROM on ‘friendly spiders’

November 17, 2018November 15, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Bloor Street West, Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum, spiders

Prof. Chris Buddle lectures on “Arachnophobes to Arachnophiles: Friendly Spiders in Your House, Garden and Parks” at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 30: Summerhill Orchestra presents Mendelssohn

November 16, 2018November 17, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Avenue Road, classical music, Summerhill Orchestra

The Summerhill Orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s “The Italian Symphony” on Nov. 30 at the Church of the Messiah, 240 Avenue Rd.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Nov. 30: Mindfulness sing-alongs for kids and parents

November 16, 2018November 22, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Memorial Park Avenue, mindfulness, S. Walter Stewart Library

Kids can learn about mindfulness in a fun, musical way with simple, easy-to-remember techniques for reducing stress at S. Walter Stewart Library.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 28: Discussing medical assistance in dying

November 14, 2018November 12, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Fairlawn Avenue, Fairlawn Avenue United Church

Fairlawn Avenue United Church presents “An Evening of Exploration — Medical Assistance in Dying,” featuring ethicist Sally Bean.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 26: Game night for queers on Church Street

November 12, 2018October 14, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Church Street, games, Glad Day Bookshop

Glad Day Bookshop, 499 Church St. welcomes trans, non-binary, femmes, women and any queer identified folk to its game night on Nov. 26.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Nov. 26: A Holocaust story with a twist of fate

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Bonaventure Parish Centre, Leslie Street, University Women’s Club North York

The University Women’s Club North York presents Rona Arto, author The Last Train, as she recounts her husband’s experience during the Holocaust.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 26: Open house for Danforth streetscape plan

November 12, 2018November 17, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Danforth Avenue, Danforth Mosaic BIA

The Danforth Mosaic BIA is holding an open house on Nov. 26 to get local feedback on its proposed Streetscape Master Plan.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 24: Holly Berry Fair at St. Luke’s

November 10, 2018November 12, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Coxwell Avenue, Holly Berry Fair, St. Luke's Anglican Church

St. Luke’s Anglican Church presents it annual Holly Berry Fair on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including crafts, raffle, tea room, treasures and more.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 23–Dec. 2: Reverse-painted glass exhibit and sale

November 9, 2018November 12, 2018 Streeter staff CS Jonas Studio, Hillholm Road

The CS Jonas Studio presents reverse-painted glass, featuring platters, bowls, trivets, candleholders, coasters, brooches, cuff bracelets and mezuzahs.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Nov. 22: Seniors improve balance and coordination

November 8, 2018November 15, 2018 Streeter staff Eric Daw, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart

Eric Daw, an older adult specialist and personal trainer, shows “How Seniors Can Improve Their Balance and Coordination” at S.Walter Stewart Library.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Nov. 22: iMovie for beginners at Leaside Library

November 8, 2018November 12, 2018 Streeter staff Leaside Library, McRae Drive

The Leaside Library, 165 McRae Dr., presents an introduction to using iMovie on the Mac on Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. The program is free but you must register.

For Kids THINGS TO DO