Events for July 2012.
Fashion Funds Philanthropy
The Village of Humber Heights takes pride in celebrating diversity and giving back to the community. On May 24th they hosted their fourth annual fashion show fundraiser, with all p...more
Prologue to the Battle Against Cancer
On May 24th, crowds gathered at Kingsway Boxing Club (KBC) for a pre-event media day where they were able to meet the fighters and coaches, enjoy food and cake and generally get ex...more
A History Lesson: Canada's First Prime Minister
On May 24th, the Etobicoke Historical Society welcomed Dr. David Warrick, a retired Humber College professor and current chair of the steering committee for the Macdonald Project. ...more
Skipping Schools Jump To Be Fit
Who wants to skip school when you can "Skip To Be Fit" at school? On May 25th, more than a hundred elementary students from ten different TDSB schools participated in the Skip To B...more
For the Love of Art
On May 25th, the Franklin Carmichael Art Group (FCAG) held an opening reception for their annual members' juried art show and teachers' exhibit. Fellow artists, families and friend...more
Making a Big Difference in Tiny Lives
Centennial Park was the site for the Linden Fund's 5th annual Pedal4Preemies walk/run/bike-a-thon on May 26th. The Linden Fund is a unique Canadian charity created and run by paren...more
TELUS Team Tackles Sorting And Stocking
On Saturday, May 26th, Joe Natale, Telus's Chief Commercial Officer, David Fuller, Telus's Chief Marketing Officer, and Eros Spadotto, Executive Vice-President of Tech Strategy, al...more
Bird Festival Takes Flight at Colonel Samuel Smith Park
Colonel Samuel Smith Park is a well-established bird stopover location for over 270 species of birds along the Etobicoke waterfront, so needless to say, it was the perfect venue fo...more
Beer Store Bottle Drive Battles Blood Cancers
On the weekend of May 26th and 27th, Beer Store locations across Ontario invited their customers to donate all or a portion of their empty bottle returns to The Leukemia & Lymphoma...more
Moms Showcase Success
This year, the incredibly popular Mom2Mom sale and fundraiser joined forces with Etobicoke Mompreneurs to host the first-ever Etobicoke Mompreneurs Showcase and Etobicoke Mom2Mom S...more
A Bloomin' Good Time at Rosethorn's Fun Fair
Students, staff, families and friends gathered in the schoolyard at Rosethorn Junior School late in May ready for a fantastic day filled with excitement and games at the school's a...more
Sunnylea's Family Fun Day
On Saturday, May 26th, Sunnylea Public School held its much-anticipated annual Family Fun Day. Sunnylea's playing field was packed with families, neighbours and friends enjoying th...more
Wedgewood's Family Funfest
On May 26th, Wedgewood Junior School invited families from around the community to join them at their annual spring funfest. Hundreds of kids and neighbours showed up hoping to rai...more
A BBQ, Beer and a Big, Big Year
On Saturday, May 26th, Great Lakes Brewery hosted their 9th annual charity barbecue under sunny skies. The local craft brewery invited friends, families and neighbours to join them...more
Say Hello to Healthy Living Plus
On May 26th, Mayor Rob Ford stopped by the grand opening of Healthy Living Plus on Brentwood Rd. N. to show his support for the new business that focuses on natural vitamins and su...more
Next Stop, Broadway!
On May 26th, Kids on Broadway (KOB) presented "The Happy Gang" before a packed house at the Assembly Hall. The audience beamed as the talented youngsters performed the lighthearted...more
Soaking Up Sage Advice
Late in May, 33 members of the Etobicoke Master Gardeners held their 8th annual plant sale at Sunnylea Public School. Business was steady as community members scooped up nursery st...more
A Look Inside the Shaver House
Built in the late 1850s, the Shaver House is a working historic home used and enjoyed by the community. It regularly plays host to a number of events, including weddings, concerts ...more
Leashes-By-The-Lake
On Sunday, May 27th, dozens of dog lovers and their furry companions came out to support the Etobicoke Humane Society's 1st annual Leashes-By-The-Lake Dog Walk-A-Thon and Pet Fest....more
Hand in Hand: A Celebration of Peace
The Kingsway Conservatory of Music (KCM) presented their seventh annual children’s music festival on Saturday, May 27th. This year's musical celebration of peace brought over 150...more
