Events for December 2011.
Definitely More Than A Rummage Sale
Here at SNAP we've seen our fair share of rummage, garage and yard sales in our time but this one has to take the cake. On October 22nd Islington United Church held a massive and i...more
100 Years Young
It's not often we see three digits in our age, so when it happens it's definitely worth celebrating. Beatrice Linton turned 100 years old on October 20th so her family, friends and...more
Celebrating Oktoberfest In Style
It was another day of fun at Centennial Park Place Retirement Residence as residents, family members and friends celebrated Oktoberfest on October 22nd. In true Oktoberfest fashion...more
Smooth Sailing Ahead
First, the bad news: large parts of Central and North America will face below-average temperatures with above-average snowfall throughout this upcoming winter. Now, the good news: ...more
Seniors Celebrate Diwali
On October 26th, the Islington Seniors' Centre invited guests to discover the symbolism and lore connected to Diwali, the Festival of Light. Guests at the centre were requested to ...more
Divine Designs
Local fashionistas flooded through the doors of Humber Valley United Church on October 26th eager to find out "what's hot" and "what's not" this season. The enthusiastic bunch were...more
Starry, Starry Night
It may have been a rainy evening, but that didn't stop the stars from burning brightly at the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame's induction dinner. Held at the elegant Old Mill on Octo...more
Salute!
On October 27th, Italy invaded Portugal - well, sort of. More specifically, four exceptional Italian wines dictated the menu at Taste Portuguese Cuisine on the Lakeshore. Over the ...more
Generations Gather at St. Demetrius
On October 27th, over 150 alumni, staff and students from St. Demetrius Catholic School joined together in the school's gymnasium to celebrate 35 glorious years. As attendees enjoy...more
Ladies Night Out
On October 27th, Simply Chic on Bloor St. West cordially invited friends, family and neighbours to their 3rd annual Ladies Night. During the course of the evening soiree, the store...more
Medieval Monster Mash
The Church of Christ the King, on Rathburn Road in Etobicoke held their annual family Halloween party on October 28th. This year's party had a medieval theme, so there were a few b...more
Wicked Good Time
The majestic Old Mill Inn, with its decades of history, was the perfect place for a Halloween party of ghoulish proportions. On October 28th, ghosts, goblins, Flintstones, vampires...more
A Phantom Returns
On October 28th, lucky students from Etobicoke School of the Arts (ESA) and Etobicoke Collegiate Institute (ECI) had the privilege of working with UK musical-theatre legend Peter K...more
Jazzing up the Night
On October 28th, Bloordale United Church hosted an evening of Jazz. The pews were filled with an eager crowd who were delighted as Dr. Mike Daley played along with Ross Wooldridge,...more
Trinkets, Treasures and Treats at St. Ambrose
On October 29th, St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Browns Line held their annual bazaar which featured thousands of unique and gently used items. We joined hundreds of local residents...more
A Magical Halloween Party
Abracadabra! Thanks to Magic Marcus, there were plenty of tricks to balance out the treats provided at Light Up The Floor's ghoulishly good Halloween party on October 29th. The dan...more
Worshiping the Sun
On October 29th, Islington United Church announced its green participation with their 10KW solar panel installation. The 48 panels are connected to an "export" electricity meter w...more
Kingsway Pumpkin Fest
Ghouls, goblins, witches and a few unidentified-souls converged at the 9th annual Kingsway Pumpkinfest at the end of October. These high-spirited creeps drooled over the prospect o...more
Eleven Superior Rates a Ten
Eleven Superior held a high-scoring open house on October 29th at their sales centre. Curious guests checked out the amenities, floor plans, building features and location of the c...more
Zombie Dog Walk
In late October, Colonel Samuel Smith Park was the venue for the monthly Paws On The Shore dog hike. However, there was a twist to this particular stroll - an invasion of the undea...more
