Streeter staff, Author at Streeter

Dec. 5: Volunteering with Leaside’s teen group

November 21, 2018November 16, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Leaside Library, McRae Drive, teens

Volunteer members of the Youth Advisory Group can earn community service hours and gain skills by designing teen programs at Leaside Library.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Dec. 5, 19: Creative writing workshop for seniors

November 21, 2018December 4, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Central Eglinton Community Centre, Eglinton Avenue East

Seniors can try out their writing skills with introductory writing exercises at the Central Eglinton Community Centre.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Dec. 4: Energy board meeting on hydro rate increase

November 20, 2018December 4, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Grosvenor Street, Ontario Energy Board, Toronto Hydro

The Ontario Energy Board is holding public meetings on Toronto Hydro’s application to change its distribution rates effective Jan. 1, 2020.

ARTS & LIFE

Arts and crafts show draws 1,000 at Eastminster

November 19, 2018December 5, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment arts and crafts, Danforth Avenue, Eastminster United Church

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.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

December: Wildlife photographer of the year exhibit

November 17, 2018November 22, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment photography, Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum

The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition returns to the Royal Ontario Museum for its sixth year starting Dec. 1

Business & Shopping

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 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 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 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 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 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.