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Oct. 29: Blood donor clinic in North Leaside

October 15, 2019October 12, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment blood, Northlea Public School, Rumsey Road

The next Leaside blood donor clinic takes place on Oct. 29 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Northlea Public School.

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July 20–21: Moon Landing Festival at Aga Khan

July 6, 2019July 15, 2019 Streeter staff Aga Khan Museum, Wynford Drive

The Aga Khan Museum hosts a two-day Moon Landing Festival to celebrate the 50th anniversary of humans first setting foot on the moon.

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July 13: Night Out fun begins at 2 p.m. in Thorncliffe

June 29, 2019July 10, 2019 Streeter staff Neighbours' Night Out, Thorncliffe Park Drive

Thorncliffe Park is holding its 14th annual Neighbours’ Night Out on July 13, at R.V. Burgess Park, 46 Thorncliffe Park Dr.

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July 13–14: South Asian fest in Little India

June 29, 2019July 12, 2019 Streeter staff Festival of South Asia, Gerrard Street East

The 17th TD Festival of South Asia takes place over two days on Gerrard Street East between Greenwood and Coxwell avenues.

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July 1: Parade, festival and fireworks in East York

June 17, 2019June 27, 2019 Streeter staff Canada Day, Dieppe Park, fireworks, Stan Wadlow Park

East York’s 62nd Canada Day celebrations start with a parade, continue with a fun-filled day in Stan Wadlow Park and end with a spectacular fireworks display.

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July 1: Picnic and fireworks at Woodbine Park and Ashbridges Bay

June 17, 2019June 27, 2019 Streeter staff Ashbridges Bay, Canada Day, fireworks

Toronto’s annual Canada Day fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay, 1561 Lake Shore Blvd. E., begin at 10 p.m. on July 1.

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June 22: It’s grilling time on the Danforth

June 8, 2019June 15, 2019 Streeter staff Danforth Avenue, Thrill of the Grill

Danforth Avenue kicks off summer nights with the 10th annual Thrill of the Grill.The street will be closed from Broadview Avenue to Playter Boulevard.

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June 22: Lemonade stand puts squeeze on diabetes

June 8, 2019June 22, 2019 Streeter staff diabetes, Jamie Cleghorn, Leslie Street, Lexus on the Park, Max Armstrong, Toyota on the Park

Diabetes Canada is hosting the Put a Squeeze on Diabetes lemonade stand at Lexus on the Park and Toyota on the Park, 1075 Leslie St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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June 22: Yard sales to support Danforth Strong

June 8, 2019June 22, 2019 Streeter staff Danforth Avenue, Danforth Strong

To recognize the upcoming anniversary of the Danforth Avenue shooting, the Danforth Community Sale iso supporting the Danforth Strong movement.

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June 18: Candlelight vigil for AIDS victims

June 4, 2019June 15, 2019 Streeter staff Barbara Hall Park, Church Street, vigil

The 35th Toronto AIDS Candlelight Vigil commemorates and celebrates those who have died of AIDS or AIDS-related illnesses.

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June 17: Public consultation on city council

June 3, 2019June 16, 2019 Streeter staff City Council, Eglinton Avenue West, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, public consultation

A meeting is being held in North Toronto on June 17, a public session the city is holding to seek residents’ ideas about decision making in Toronto

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June 15: Get a free shrub at Leslieville fest

June 1, 2019June 14, 2019 Streeter staff Jones Avenue, LEAF, Leslie Grove Park, Leslieville Tree Festival, Queen Street East

The Leslieville Tree Festival runs from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on June 15 at Leslie Grove Park, 1158 Queen St. E. at Jones Avenue.

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June 15: Indigenous literature special event

June 1, 2019June 10, 2019 Streeter staff Carolyn Bennett, Christie Gardens, Christie Street, Drew Hayden Taylor, Melita Crescent

Toronto-St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett hosts an Indigenous Reads special event, featuring author and playwright Drew Hayden Taylor and Chief Stacey Laforme.