Woodbine Heights Archives

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nov. 20: Making financial lemonade at S. Walter Stewart

November 6, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff finances, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Teacher and financial coach Liz Schieck shows how to get your money under control at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave.

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Nov. 17: Christmas Market at Woodbine Heights

November 3, 2018July 31, 2018 Streeter staff Woodbine Avenue

A community Christmas Market will be held at the Woodbine Heights Baptist Church at 1171 Woodbine Ave. on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Nov. 10: Create your own adventure at S. Walter Stewart

October 27, 2018October 29, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Jeff Szpirglas, author of Canadian Survival, will be talking about how to create an action-packed, choose-your-own adventure at S. Walter Stewart Library.

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Nov. 1: How to make a will at East York library

October 18, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, Ontario Bar Association, S. Walter Stewart Library

You can learn about the importance of having a will and powers of attorney for you and your family at S. Walter Stewart Library on Nov. 1.

Climate change discussion with Erskine-Smith

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MP seeking emergency climate debate after residents’ request

October 12, 2018November 28, 2018 Rodger Burnside Beaches-East York, climate change, Danforth Avenue, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith is seeking an emergency Parliamentary debate on climate change after being pressed by local residents.

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Oct. 26: Frankenstein and other Victorian science fiction

October 12, 2018October 8, 2018 Streeter staff Frankenstein Dreams, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library, science fiction

Michael Sims discuss the importance of Victorian science fiction literature and why the genre remains relevant today, as presented in Frankenstein Dreams.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Oct. 25: Nutrition in the golden years at S.Walter Stewart

October 11, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, Nutrition, S. Walter Stewart

S. Walter Stewart presents Nutrition in Our Golden Years: A Healthy Eating Guide for Optimal Health on Oct. 25.

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Oct. 23: Is Uber helping or hurting public transportation?

October 9, 2018 Streeter staff Lyft, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library, Uber

Professor Jonathan Hall of the University of Toronto presents his research on the effect of Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies.

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Oct. 5: The fight over Hockey Night in Canada

September 21, 2018September 30, 2018 Streeter staff hockey, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Veteran sportswriter David Shoalts covers the story of how CBC lost Hockey Night in Canada and how Rogers’ $5.2-billion deal with the NHL didn’t work out.

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Oct. 3: The science behind SIU cases at S. Walter Stewart

September 19, 2018September 21, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library, Special Investigations Unit

A member of the SIU explains the science behind investigations at the S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave., on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Sept. 29: Garden scavenger hunt part of Culture Days

September 15, 2018September 21, 2018 Streeter staff Culture Days, Garden@Kimbourne, Wolverleigh Boulevard

Garden@Kimbourne hosts a scavenger hunt/tour and craft activity for all ages at its Un-Secreting the Garden event on Sept. 29 as part of Culture Days 2018.

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