Events for February 2009.
Art Exhibition at Latitude 44
On Thursday, December 18th, the Junction's Latitude 44 Gallery, Framing & Decor held an opening night reception to showcase Micheline Montgomery's work. This well-known artist had ...more
A Neighbourhood Christmas Concert
During the weekend before Christmas the Runnymede Presbyterian Church was the site of a wonderful charity concert. Despite some inclement weather, the church was packed with local ...more
The Local Marks 4 Glorious Years
The always popular Local Pub in Roncesvalles Village celebrated its fourth year on Saturday, December 20th. To commemorate the occasion they threw a birthday bash and invited the e...more
Ho, Ho ... BOO!
It might not be what we first imagine when we think of the magic of the holiday season but we just couldn't resist exploring a Halloween-themed Christmas party at the Gladstone Hot...more
Project Hope Brings Christmas Joy to St. Joe's
On Christmas Eve, while many of us were relaxing and perhaps enjoying dinner with family and friends, local resident Jane Watson headed to St. Joseph's Health Centre (SJHC) to visi...more
The Holidays Are All About Giving
Despite the hectic holiday season, over 90 determined people found time to attend the blood donor clinic at Swansea Town Hall on December 27th and donate their much-needed blood. T...more
New Year's Eve Family Skate
New Year's Eve just wouldn't be the same without the annual Family Skating Party at Rennie Park Rink in Swansea. This year, a huge crowd estimated at over 400 joined in on the fun ...more
Dancin' the Night Away
Rhythm and Motion Dance Studio was the place to be and be seen on New Year's Eve if you were looking to dance. Several hundred party goers celebrated the arrival of 2009 at Rhythm ...more
Axis Delivers Punch on New Year's
The always popular Axis Gallery & Grill in the Junction hosted their annual New Year's Eve party featuring live music from the The Junction All Stars and lots of party favours, pri...more
Shindig at Mackenzies
New Year's Eve parties and gatherings were in full swing this year in our community. Several SNAP photographers hit the streets on the big night to capture some of the celebrations...more
Shakin' in the New Year
Shakey's was the place to be on New Year's Eve in Bloor West Village. Known as "the" neighbourhood sports bar, Shakey's took on a whole new life and feel as it delivered lots of fu...more
Spirited Party at the Old Mill
The Old Mill was a lively place to be on New Year's Eve as radio personality Mike Cooper brought his live CHFI Oldies Show to the popular destination to ring in 2009. It was a clas...more
Cheri DiNovo's New Year's Day Levee
Cheri DiNovo, M.P.P. for Parkdale-High Park, celebrated the new year on January 1st with her annual New Year's Day Levee at the Swansea Town Hall. Many community residents, young a...more
Summer Camp Fair
On Thursday, January 7th, at The Old Mill, the 2009 West Toronto Summer Camp Fair was in full swing and attracted lots of families from all over the west end of the city. At the fa...more
Scottish Country Dance Classes for Beginners
Scottish country dancing is a great way to burn calories and is lots of fun. You can now learn how to dance like they do in Scotland right here in our own community. In early Janua...more
Sign Language for Tykes
Monica Hoyle from WeeHands visited Diaper-eez in early January to talk to parents about communicating with their babies through signing with American Sign Language (ASL). WeeHands ...more
Kids Get Creative with Clay
Organizers Zolen and Valvarez of Canadians for Children at Health Risk (CCHR) brought in artists Miguel and Biljana to Runnymede Library on January 10th for a workshop to help kids...more
Gerard Kennedy Hosts New Year's Levee
On Sunday, January 11th, Gerard Kennedy, M.P. for Parkdale-High Park, and his team played host to the annual New Year's Levee at the Four Villages Community Health Centre. Several ...more
George's 70th Birthday Extravaganza
On Sunday, January 10th, George Jardine was joined by his family, some of his closest friends, and a few people he had never even met before at Kingsway-Lambton United Church to ce...more
Free Yoga Talk and Beginners Class
Have you ever wanted to try a yoga class but just never took the time? On January 14th, The Village Healing Centre at 240 Roncesvalles Ave. offered a free introduction to the popul...more
