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March 11: Support Ukraine by attending concert

March 4, 2022March 7, 2022 Streeter staff fundraiser, Opera House, Ukraine

Toronto-based bands and artists are organizing a fundraising concert in support of Ukraine on March 11 at the Opera House, 735 Queen St. E.

Meetings THINGS TO DO

Jan. 24: Join town hall on new east-end police station

January 20, 2022 Streeter staff 55 Division, Danforth Avenue, Toronto Police, town hall

Toronto Police are holding a town hall to discuss the design of their new 55 Division Station, planned for 1627 Danforth Ave.

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Dec. 8: Find out what’s happening on the waterfront

December 1, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Brad Bradford, Paula Fletcher, town hall, Villiers Island, waterfront

Councillor Brad Bradford and Paula Fletcher are hosting an online town hall meeting on the waterfront’s big construction projects.

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Dec. 11–12: Return to the Leslieville Flea holiday market

November 27, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Leslieville Flea

The Leslieville Flea’s holiday markets is back. The two-day event is indoors at the Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre at 870 Queen St. E.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Dec. 5: Go holiday shopping at Riverside market

November 21, 2021November 28, 2021 Streeter staff market, Queen Street East, Riverside Common Park

The Holiday Edition of the Riverside Common Market featuring local vendors is taking place Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Dec. 2: Watch tree lighting in Greenwood Park

November 18, 2021November 27, 2021 Streeter staff Greenwood Park, Paula Fletcher, tree lighting

The annual tree lighting and other festive fun at Greenwood Park takes place Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m., hosted by Councillor Paul Fletcher

For Kids Health & Fitness THINGS TO DO

Nov. 29: Attend town hall about kids’ vaccine online

November 15, 2021November 27, 2021 Streeter staff Cressy, Michael Garron Hospital, Paula Fletcher, town hall, vaccine

Toronto-Danforth councillor Paula Fletcher is hosting a virtual town hall on kids’ vaccines on Nov. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Exhibits THINGS TO DO

Nov. 24–Dec. 15: View the PaykanArtCar

November 10, 2021November 17, 2021 Streeter staff Exhibit, Gerrard Street East, human rights

The PaykanArtCar is exhibiting at 1956 Gerrard St. E. from Nov. 24 to Dec.15 to draw attention to human rights abuses in Iran.

THINGS TO DO

Nov. 11: Attend Remembrance Day service in East York

October 28, 2021November 10, 2021 Streeter staff East York Civic Centre, Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day services are being held across Toronto at six locations, including in the east end at the East York Civic Centre.

Arts & Music Events Exhibits THINGS TO DO

Nov. 5–28: Visit the Beach Guild of Fine Art show and sale

October 21, 2021November 4, 2021 Streeter staff art show, Beach Guild of Fine Art, Exhibit

The Beach Guild of Fine art is holding its winter show online from Nov. 5 to 28. Admission is free but you can buy the artwork.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Nov. 4–7: Attend the EcoFair online

October 21, 2021October 27, 2021 Streeter staff Artscape Wychwood Barns, EcoFair

EcoFair Toronto is back online for the second year with four days full of virtual engagement and events for all ages.

*FEATURED Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 1: Don’t throw your jack-o-lanterns out

October 19, 2021November 4, 2021 Streeter staff jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin, pumpkin parade, pumpkins

Instead of throwing your jack-o-lanterns out after the Halloween festivities, why not show them off in a local pumpkins parade?