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This is a repository of information, stories, and notices from around the neighbourhood. It includes Community News And Notices, Local Service Providers, Local Artists and Performers, and some Picture Galleries. |
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News And Notices 2010
Fundraiser for Haiti & Chile
The Sunday Evening Dufferin Rink shinny guys are holding a fundraiser in collaboration with Amsterdam Brewery and the Centre for Local Research into Public Space (CELOS) to help raise money for ShelterBox.
ShelterBox is a charitable organization that provides tents and shelter supplies to survivors of the Haiti Earthquake and the Chilean Earthquake. Each ShelterBox contains a dry shelter, warm bedding, light and heat, clean water, cooking aids, and tools for TEN PEOPLE. Each box costs $1200, and they're aiming for a minimum of 5 boxes. For more information about ShelterBox please visit their website: www.shelterbox.ca
There will be Haitian food, live bands, a dj, performers, a cash bar, and much more. At the Amsterdam Brewery, 21 Bathurst St., beginning at 7 pm. For more information: Daniel at: d_cayley@yahoo.ca If you can't make it but you want to donate: mail@celos.ca (charitable receipt will be issued).
Thrilling Tales
Event: Thrilling Tales, a storytime for Adults.
When: Friday, March 5, 7:00 p.m.
What: When was the last time someone read YOU a story? Sit back, relax, and enjoy classic, thrilling tales read aloud.
Where: Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor St. West., 416-393-7674.
Garrison Creek Art Education Centre
M A R C H B R E A K
4 – 10 years 10am-1pm March 8 -12 and March 15 -19 /10
Art, stories, drama & music - $48.00 per day includes a snack
Jane Lowbeer Gallery
Jane Lowbeer is showing her monotoypes at the Loop Gallery for three weeks: http://www.janelowbeer.com/artwork.html. Jane also illustrated the Dufferin Grove Park newsletter for ten years, and her images are on all our posters.
Read more about local news from this year >>
Local Service Providers
Most of the recommendations on these pages are gleaned from the dufferingrovefriends email list, which can be accessed here.
Local Artists and Performers 2009
Ken Whiteley’s Gospel Series with featured guests, Sunday, March 29, 2009 @ Hugh’s Room
Chris Whiteley, Diana Braithwaite, Jacob & Lily, and Ben Whiteley ...and a very special surprise guest!
SUNDAY! March 29 @ Hugh’s Room, Toronto 2PM Matinee Concert
Ken Whiteley's popular Sunday afternoon gospel series at Hugh's Room has been running for over five years and in that time has featured an amazing selection of both local and international artists. The March 29th matinee concert promises to be an accessible and exciting blend of blues, gospel and folk styles. Whether you are coming for the spiritual experience, or for the terrific music, this Gospel series is not to be missed! Warning: this concert is appropriate for music lovers of all ages!