Events for May 2009.
Antique Appraisal Day
In late March, the residents of the Grenadier Retirement Residence were given the opportunity to have their antiques appraised. Over 25 residents had their priceless antiques and g...more
Lantern Making in High Park
In preparation for the Earth Hour celebration on March 28th, the High Park Nature Centre held several lantern making workshops for nature enthusiasts of all ages. In the workshops,...more
Customer Appreciation Day at CIBC
Several times a year, the CIBC branch at Runnymede and Bloor hosts a day full of appreciation for their customers. On the last Friday in March, the staff of the neighbourhood branc...more
Critical Mass Bike Ride
Environmental group Green 13 helped mark the lead-up to this year's Earth Hour with a Critical Mass bicycle ride during the evening of Friday, March 27th. More than 30 bike enthusi...more
A Night to Remember at Palais Royale
The Palais Royale turned the clock back more than half a century on Saturday, March 27th when they hosted their annual fundraiser in support of A Child's Voice Foundation. This yea...more
Young Crafters' Night
It was all about the kids at Bizzy B's Stamp and Scrap on a Friday evening in late March as the younger set got their creative juices flowing to work on a fun and creative notebook...more
Think Fitness Gets Cookin'
In late March, Think Fitness Studios offered a workshop all about healthy eating. Chef Peter Bochna of Absolutely Fine Foods and nutritionist Julie Mancuso of Holistic Nutrition pa...more
Giving the Gift of Life in Swansea
The giving spirit that our community possesses is brought to the forefront each time Canadian Blood Services visits Swansea Town Hall to host their donor clinic. In late March, the...more
Journal Lovers Rejoice
The journaling impaired made their way to Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap on a Saturday in late March to journal their hearts out with a full slate of workshops led by Jaime Echt from The ...more
Felt Moose Head Trophy Workshop
In late March at Wise Daughters Craft Market, 10 people sat around a table sticking pins in felt, and by the end each had a unique, hilarious moose head trophy. The fine craft of n...more
Rhythm & Motion Reveals New Studio
On the heels of much anticipation, West Toronto's premier dance studio, Rhythm & Motion, opened the doors of its new location during the weekend of March 28th and 29th. Previously ...more
Earth Hour Walks
At 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28th, people around the world turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour - to show support for taking positive action on climate change. Eart...more
DiNovo Welcomes Earth Hour
During the evening of March 28th, following the Earth Hour walk, a community reception sponsored by M.P.P. Cheri DiNovo was held at Runnymede United Church. Many of the hundreds of...more
Sweet Flour Grand Opening
In late March, the newest addition to the Bloor West Village neighbourhood opened its doors for all to taste. Sweet Flour Bake Shop is the first-ever bake shop of its kind, offerin...more
Indoor Garage Sale a Big Success
The 2009 garage sale season officially began on Sunday, March 29th when the Swansea Town Hall hosted its annual indoor garage sale. Vendors of all sorts - artisans, collectors and ...more
Exciting & Innovative Photo Shoot
Bring people together and let them work as a team and network with each other ... what a great idea! In late March, Rose Agahi of Rose Photography in Bloor West Village brought tog...more
Choir Entertains at the Grenadier
On Monday, March 30th, the Syme 55+ Centre Choir brought their angelic voices to The Grenadier Retirement Residence to entertain the residents with an afternoon of singing. The lad...more
Craft Market Hosts Home Design Series
With the arrival of spring, the season of renewal, we naturally begin to look for ways to make changes in our lives. The ladies from Wo-Built Inc., a local design and build company...more
Coffee & Art
We said it before and we'll say it again: There's something special about the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the beauty of art. And the two were brought together again at Bloor...more
Aladdin Comes to Life
On Friday, April 3rd, and again on Wednesday, April 8th, Runnymede Adventure Club (RAC) presented its eighth annual season finale musical production. This year, they ventured to an...more
