

ABCRA Board Meeting
ABCRA board meetings normally take place September to June, on the third Tuesday of the month.
Residents are welcome to join us at 7:30 p.m.
Please email abc@abcra.ca a week in advance, so we can confirm your attendance and place the issue you would like to discuss on the agenda.

Jesse Ketchum Parkette re-opening celebration
Please join Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, Councillor Mike Layton, Trustee Chris Moise, city parks staff, and ABCRA board members on November 30th as we officially re-open the Jesse Ketchum Parkette.
When: Friday, November 30th, 2018
Time: 12:00 pm
Where: 1310 Bay St. (at Davenport)
Go HERE for map and more information.
We look forward to seeing you there!

ABC Annual General Meeting
Date: Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Venue: Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1M4
Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Open Streets TO
Open Streets TO! Open Streets TO is Toronto’s largest free recreation program.

Open Streets TO
Open Streets TO! Open Streets TO is Toronto’s largest free recreation program.

ACTA Recorder Quartet at the Toronto Reference Library
ACTA Recorder Quartet at the Toronto Reference Library! Friday, August 3, 2018 12 pm
Works by Bach, Telemann, Fiala, Staeps and others.

Gas Tax Forum
Transport Futures is holding a special forum to discuss the pros and cons of cutting the gas tax in terms of economics, fiscal policy/infrastructure funding, transportation demand management, environmental/legal implications and politics.

TD Toronto Jazz Festival
TD Toronto Jazz Festival will transform Yorkville Avenue into a sanctuary of soul with free performances by the legendary Cece Winans, Macy Gray, No BS! Brass Band, Jake Clemons, Shakura S’Aida, and more! More info HERE.

North Wind Concerts 383 Huron Street Handel: Airs for the Theater
Händel: Airs for the Theatre offers you a bevy of beautiful tunes from Rinaldo, Acis & Galatea, Riccardo Primo, Orlando, Admeto and many other Handelian hits, performed on period wind instruments in Colin Savage’s arrangements after 18th-century models, and a few published by Händel’s contemporary, John Walsh. More details HERE.
Ramsden Park Celebration!
Meet your neighbours, city staff, and local clubs to celebrate Ramsden park! More info HERE.

Kirstyn Wong-Tam Launch Party, Fundraiser, Birthday Celebration
Kristyn Wong-Tam: “…I am thrilled to announce my re-election candidacy in the newly formed Ward 22. “ Please join me in launching my election campaign on Monday, June 18th, 2018
Building a healthy and liveable city in a post-OMB world.
Please join Councillor Wong-Tam and esteemed panelists for a special panel discussion.

All Candidates Forum for University-Rosedale (Ontario 2018 Provincial Election)
Attend the all-candidates forum, to hear from the candidates and ask about the issues that matter to you.
Public Meeting re new public park at 250 Davenport Road
As part of the Revitalization project, a new public park will be created on the east side of 250 Davenport Road. Join us to review the proposed design and share your thoughts and feedback.

Heritage Toronto: Toronto's Astronomical Heritage
Discover how Toronto became the "centre of the universe" for astronomical research, education, and public outreach over the last 150+ years. Hear stories of the remarkable individuals, organizations, and institutions in our city that contributed to advancing the field worldwide. No math or science background needed!

Race With Us! Toronto Marathon, Sunday, May 6, 2018
The annual Toronto Marathon will be taking place on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The course route will be passing through your neighbourhood and will require the closure of some roads for a period of time. We work hard with City officials to provide ample notice, minimize disruptions, and to reopen roads as soon as possible.
The Toronto Marathon benefits many local charities including the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and Sick Kids.
Please find attached the 2017 Event Notice with listed road closures. For additional information, visit torontomarathon.com or email info@torontomarathon.com.
START TIMES:
Marathon 7:30 AMMel Lastman Square
Half-Marathon 8:30 AMMel Lastman Square
10K Run 7:30 AMAylmer Road and Park Road
5K Run 8:00 AMOntario Place
5K walk 12:00 PMOntario Place
Relay 7:50 AMMel Lastman Square
Ramsden Park Cleanup SATURDAY May 5th 2018
Saturday May 5th: Come meet your neighbours and help clean up Ramsden Park.
Coffee. Cookies. Sunshine. Nice neighbours. What could be better.

Laneway Housing Public Meeting Wednesday May 2 2018
Want to make your views known before these changes are considered by City Council?
Write, or attend the Toronto East York Committee Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 starting at 10 a.m.
Open House + Public Meeting re Planning Act
Proposed City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment pertainint to the Downtown Secondary Plan.

April 14 Compost Days postponed due to weather
Unfortunately, Mother Nature has conspired against Spring gardening this weekend – due to the forecast for significant and freezing rain, our compost days scheduled for tomorrow at Central Tech and Jean Sibelius Square have been cancelled.
The future of Yorkville
A design unveiling event for a mixed-use development. All are welcome to learn more about the plan, meet the project team, and share your thoughts on the future of Yorkville.
Noise By-laws: Important meeting
We have just learned that the City has re-scheduled the Meeting to discuss the proposed changes to the Noise By-law. It will take place on April 10th, at the Licensing and Standards Committee meeting, Committee Room 1 at City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto starting at 9:30 AM.
Important NOISE meeting at City Hall April 10
NOISE BYLAW REPORT WILL BE DISCUSSED Tuesday, April 10 9:30 AM Toronto City Hall 100 Queen Street West, Committee Room 1 PLEASE ATTEND

The future of waste management in Toronto: Open House & Consultation
Join the City of Toronto on March 21, 2018 for an update on the City's Waste Strategy (Blue Bin & Green Bins)

The future of waste management in Toronto: Open House and Consultation
Join the City of Toronto on March 21, 2018 for an update on the City's Waste Strategy and to learn more about what is being considered when determining whether or not to accept new materials into our waste diversion streams (Blue Bin recycling & Green Bin organics). Participants will be able to provide feedback that will help inform future policies.
Safe Rail Communities Comedy Fundraiser
Ready to laugh to support a great cause? Join Steve as he hosts a night of comedy in support of safer rail in our communities.
Safe Rail Communities is a non-partisan initiative that advocates for safe, transparent, and regulated rail. Join Steve with guests Arthur Simeon, Herb Irving, Kate Davis, Rhiannon Archer and Rob Pue for a night of laughs in support of an important cause.
$25.00 of each ticket goes directly to Safe Rail Communities. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit this link .
POSTER HERE

Public Consultation #2 for 5 Scrivener Square & 8-10 Price Street
Public Consultation #2: The City has received an application by Diamondcorp to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to allow two buildings of 8-storeys and 26-storeys. The two new buildings would contain a total of 182 rental dwelling unit
Rosehill Reservoir Construction Notice + Drop-in Event March 19 2018
Rosehill Resevoir Rehabilitation at David A. Balfour Park: You are invited to attend a drop-in event to learn more about the upcoming construction and speak one-on-one with project staff.
Davenport Shelter Open House
Open House: The City of Toronto has acquired the building at 348 Davenport
to help meet the growing need for shelter beds.