A sure sign that summer is around the corner, Bard in the Park returns for its 13th season this June, this year presenting its take on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Directed by Adrien Beattie, the Community Centre 55 supported event features a cast that “is a mix of familiar faces and newcomers,” said Beattie. “Some […]
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Take a walk on the cultured side: Kingston Road artwalk
Take a curated stroll along Kingston Road this Saturday, June 3 for the business community’s annual artwalk. From Hannaford to Henley Gardens, nearly a dozen galleries, businesses and community spaces will be showcasing art from over 20 local and regional artists alongside activities for the whole family from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Venues include […]
Father-daughter fundraiser dance welcomes all
A father-daughter dance in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation takes place this weekend at the Beach United Church. Organized by Beach local Jennifer Bryan, the event aims to bring families together for an evening of music, makeovers, portraits, games and treats for a good cause. “As a Beaches resident and mother of two […]
Notre Dame plants a Vimy Oak – and you’re invited
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge, Notre Dame High School will be planting a ‘Vimy Oak’ in the front of the school June 2. The oak trees were originally brought to Canada by Leslie Miller, a WWI soldier who fought in the battle of Vimy Ridge, according to the Vimy Oaks Legacy […]
“How the Beach came to be”: lodge records reveal local history
Local resident Graeme Boyce will be giving a presentation at Murphy’s Law on June 3 about the Beach in the early 1900s and how it came to be a part of the City of Toronto. An active member of and historian for the Beaches Lodge of Freemasonry, Boyce came up with the idea for the […]
Your guide to the year in gardening
Our gardens are safely tucked away under a blanket of snow and mulch, so what’s happening in the gardening world? Right now, before seed, plant and soil orders grab all your attention, take a moment to mark your calendar with some of the gardening highlights of the coming year. Orchid Show, February 13 and 14: […]