<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px;"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#00c1d6">T.O. </font><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#00b92b">Greenspiration</font> <font class="Apple-style-span" color="#a700b5">Events</font> </b></span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Pass this onto a friend!</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">-a</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span></font></div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><br><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#e73a3e"><b>Please vote for us!<br></b></font><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">If you think the work of the Ontario Clean Air Alliance is super exceptional – we're behind ON's coal phase-out after all, and now we're taking on the nuclear industry in Ontario – please vote for us as Best Enviro Group in NOW Mag here: <a href="http://nowtoronto.com/fbApps/bestof/nominees.cfm?category=159&subcategory=1515">http://nowtoronto.com/fbApps/bestof/nominees.cfm?category=159&subcategory=1515</a></span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">And I've been nominated in the Best Activist category alongside other kick-ass enviros. What an honour! Though I'd rather it not be a competition, you can vote here: <a href="http://nowtoronto.com/fbApps/bestof/nominees.cfm?category=159&subcategory=1509">http://nowtoronto.com/fbApps/bestof/nominees.cfm?category=159&subcategory=1509</a></span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Thank you!</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span><br></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#245ad7"><b>Farmers Markets - local and organic!<br></b></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">The Farmer’s Markets around the city are bursting with color and flavor – all local, mostly organic, and all delicious! Feast on fresh salads and fruits and baked goods and cheeses and buy plants and flowers and juices and jams! Find a full listing of all the markets here: <a href="http://tfmn.ca/?page_id=2">http://tfmn.ca/?page_id=2</a></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>The newest market to open is out in the beaches: Fairmount Park Farm Market, 1725 Gerrard St. E. But what’s especially special about this market is that it will be Toronto's first Zero-Waste Market, meaning it will be incorporating sustainability principles into its mission statement. Immediate plans are to go straw-free, provide a reusable bag depot and encourage rethink-reduce-reuse disposal practices, with a long term plan to be a complete Zero-Waste market. Sustainable and organic farming practices are already a priority to its market vendors and shoppers. It is open every Wed. 3 – 7 p.m.<br><br> ---------------------------------------<br></span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span></font></div></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'" size="5" color="#00bb40"><b>Support Swamp Line 9 legal defence here</b></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.gofundme.com/swampline9">http://www.gofundme.com/swampline9</a></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br></span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'" size="5" color="#c5465f"><b>Apartment to Share </b></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">- Oakwood and Eglinton</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">- Available Aug 1st, 15th, or September 1st<br>- Beautiful second floor, 3 bedroom apartment, quiet street, sunny, well lit, wood floors, container garden, view of sunset and sunrise, near a ravine, great bike and transit routes to downtown<br>- To share with activist and conflict resolution trainer, who loves folk and classical music, eco-spirituality, is mostly vegetarian. No smoking or pets. </span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">- Looking for compatible housemate who shares interests, is willing to share house chores. Mature female likely best match.<br>- Apartment has good ventilation, an outside clothesline, indoor bike storage and wi-fi.<br>- Large bedroom with large window. $650 inclusive. Furnished or unfurnished. Share large living room, kitchen, and bathroom.<br><br>If you are interested, please get in touch with Lyn: <a href="mailto:lyn.adamson9@gmail.com">lyn.adamson9@gmail.com</a>, 416-731-6605.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br></span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'" size="5" color="#00abda"><b>Last Call at the Oasis</b></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">CBC Documentary Last Call at the Oasis presents an inspiring wake-up call for why you should be worried, and why the global water crisis will be the central issue facing our world this century.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Watch it online: <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episode/last-call-at-the-oasis.html?cid=Docs+Newsletter+-+July+17%2F13">http://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episode/last-call-at-the-oasis.html?cid=Docs+Newsletter+-+July+17%2F13</a></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br></span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#00a843"><b>Wanted: Donations of children’s bicycles for Bike Host families<br></b></font><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Got a kids’ bike in your basement or garage, that a child in your life has outgrown? Here’s a chance to donate it to someone who will really appreciate it! The Bike Host program matches up newcomers to Canada with experienced cyclists. Together they get to know Toronto, and each other, by bike. This summer’s Bike Host program has a focus on families. While bicycles are available to parents through a loan program, we are seeking to connect their kids with bikes of their own. </span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://cycleto.ca/partnership/bikehost?">http://cycleto.ca/partnership/bikehost?</a></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Contact <a href="mailto:cycling@culturelink.ca">cycling@culturelink.ca</a> if you can help.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br></span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#e16800"><b>Provide Feedback on City Planning’s Draft Bicycle Policy Framework<br></b></font><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Bloor-Danforth, University, Yonge and Eglinton as Priority Cycling Corridors? The draft framework proposes a vision and objective, and suggests two zones for the future of cycling in Toronto: Area 1, including the downtown, midtown, south Etobicoke and south Scarborough, and Area 2, including central and north Etobicoke, North York and north Scarborough. Each includes different targets and priority corridors. <br><br>Have your say! Click on “Cycling Principles” and deliver your feedback about the new Draft Bicycle Policy Framework.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=45656&qid=705454">http://cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=45656&qid=705454</a></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br></span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#e800be"><b>Global Day of Action Against Mining<br></b></font><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Monday July 22, 5:30pm</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Dufferin Grove Park</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">The Global Day of Action Against Open Pit Mining is an initiative from our allies in Latin America. Come learn about the impact of Canadian companies in mining conflicts around the world. Listen to people from the Global South talk about how they are organizing against these companies and get a feel for the popular resistance that these companies face! Gathering with food and speakers.</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/493680967375311/?ref=br_tf">https://www.facebook.com/events/493680967375311/?ref=br_tf</a></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>---------------------------------------<br></span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#4b00d5"><b>Why Should I Care?: Carolyn Bennett & Todd Ross take on Aboriginal Justice<br></b></font><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Monday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.)</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Duke of York, 39 Prince Arthur Ave.</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">The United Nations has criticized Canada for failing on child nutrition (mostly in aboriginal communities); aboriginal schools are on average, funded 25% less than non-native schools; and conditions in some reserves have been described as “third world”. Living in the city, few of us understand the issues that precipitated the “Idle No More” movement or fully appreciate the impact that many of our policies have on aboriginal communities.</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.whyshouldicare.ca">www.whyshouldicare.ca</a></span><br><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br></span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div></div><div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#00a186"><b>Alienation: why do we hate Mondays? <br></b></font><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Tuesday, July 23, 6pm</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">OISE, 252 Bloor Street West Rm TBA</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Suggested reading: A is for alienation</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Organized by the International Socialists. </span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Info: <a href="mailto:reports@socialist.ca">reports@socialist.ca</a></span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.socialist.ca">www.socialist.ca</a></span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-size: 13px; white-space: pre; "> </span><br><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#e88300">Dialogue Circles: Building Intercultural Understanding between Immigrant and Indigenous Communities - Webinar<br></font></b><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Tues. July 23, 7 p.m.</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://wellingtonvancouver-eanrecfbl.eventbrite.com/?ref=eanrec&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=attnews&utm_term=fbattlink#">http://wellingtonvancouver-eanrecfbl.eventbrite.com/?ref=eanrec&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=attnews&utm_term=fbattlink#</a></span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------</span><br><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'" size="5" color="#af009d"><b>Communication In Action! </b></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Three Sessions - offered by PeaceWorks</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Wednesdays, July 24, August 7, August 14, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.<br>At Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. (St. George subway)<br>$75. Sliding scale spaces available. </span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>Would you like to become a stronger communicator? We will practice deep listening, how to raise a concern with others, and how to de-escalate a conflict situation. We'll also identify our own social style and learn about how to work with people with different styles effectively. You'll gain confidence in your ability to handle a difficult conversation. </span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>With trainers: Lyn Adamson and Shannon Thompson<br><a href="http://www.communicationinaction.eventbrite.ca">www.communicationinaction.eventbrite.ca</a> or email Lyn at: peaceworks@primus.ca<br><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#da3411"><b>Cherry Pie Filling Canning Workshop<br></b></font><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Wednesday, July 24, 6 – 9 pm</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">WEFC's Co-op kitchen at 1229 Queen Street West, just west of Dufferin street on the south side of Queen.</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Join James Partanen as he makes Cherry Pie Filling using sweet, Certified Local Sustainable (certified by Local Food Plus) cherries from Bijzak Farms and Two Century Farms in the Niagra Region. Learn about the theory and practice of preserving and leave with some jars of homemade cherry pie filling. All it will need is a crust and a scoop of ice cream!</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">westendfood.coop/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=36553&qid=599819</span><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------<br><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#5500cb"><b>Swamp Line 9 Reportback! </b></font><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Discussion on Line 9 and Tar Sands resistance in Southern Ont + silent art auction</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Wed. July 24, 7 pm </span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina (N. of Queen)</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/366336590162680/">https://www.facebook.com/events/366336590162680/</a></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#4c9aca"><b>Natural Contraception</b></font><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">DIY Wednesdays at Karma Coop<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>Wednesday, July 24, 7 to 8:30pm<br>Karma Food Cooperative, 739 Palmerston Blvd. (near Bloor and Bathurst)<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">RSVP: at Karma coop on the sign up sheet or call (416) 534-1470<br>Child friendly - Please RSVP for each child.<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>INFO: <a href="http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1693">http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1693</a><br>Open and FREE to all - Coop Members and the Karma Coop Curious!<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------<br></span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"> </span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#009b13"><b>Simon Bolivar and Hugo Chavez’s birthday</b></font><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Wednesday July 24, 6 p.m.</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Trinity Bellwoods Park, at the statue of ‘Libertador Simon Bolivar’(Off Dundas and Shaw)</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Join us to celebrate the legacy and memory of the Libertador Simon Bolivar and Comandante Hugo Chavez.</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/477494455669203/">https://www.facebook.com/events/477494455669203/</a></span><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://venezuelasolidarity.wordpress.com/2013/07/16/simon-bolivar-and-hugo-chavezs-birthday-in-toronto-on-jul-24-at-6pm/">http://venezuelasolidarity.wordpress.com/2013/07/16/simon-bolivar-and-hugo-chavezs-birthday-in-toronto-on-jul-24-at-6pm/</a></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#e16b00"><b>The future of India's conflict zones</b></font><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Q/A with Justin Podur</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Thursday July 25, 2013, 6-8pm</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Hart House South Dining Room, University of Toronto</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">The world's largest democracy currently has several zones under some kind of low-intensity, protracted conflict. What is behind these seemingly intractable problems? Who is benefiting from them, how might they be solved, and how might friends of India help? Writer and professor Justin Podur spent January-April 2013 based in Delhi, from where he visited Kabul, Srinagar, and Chhattisgarh, studying the conflicts of the region. Podur will present some background notes and observations on the indigenous (adivasi) struggle in Central India and the Kashmir conflict, and proceed to a question/answer on both issues.</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">The event is organized by the Pakistan Development Fund - <a href="http://www.podur.org">www.podur.org</a></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'" size="5" color="#e800c6"><b>Our Horizon’s Anniversary and Crowd-Fund Launch</b></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>Thursday, July 25, 7:30pm.<br>Creatures Creating Art Gallery, 822 Dundas St West<br>Admission: by donation</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>Crowd-fund launch and 6-month anniversary for not-for-profit Our Horizon in support of our upcoming cross-Canada tour. We are a national not-for-profit organization that empowers people and communities across Canada to change the world. On the tour we'll be going coast-to-coast to speak to Canadians about how they can help solve climate change through encouraging their municipality to adopt a simple by-law. The launch will include a colorful display of unique student "warning labels" from across the GTA, as well as a focus on our vision for the months ahead.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br><a href="http://www.ourhorizon.org">www.ourhorizon.org</a><br>https://www.facebook.com/events/134862033387509/</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><br><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#0063d5"><b>Critical Mass Ride</b></font><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Fri. July 26</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">6 p.m. meet, leave 6:30 p.m.</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Parkette at Bloor and Spadina</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Then we ride en masse - because we are free! Reclaim the streets!</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass_%28cycling%29">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass_%28cycling%29</a></span><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------<br></span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#009a3b"><b>Live Green Toronto Festival – get your green on!</b></font><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Yonge-Dundas Square</span><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>Now in its eighth year, the Live Green Toronto Festival attracts thousands of residents and visitors each year to discover, shop and play at Toronto's largest outdoor celebration of all things green. The festival includes a green street market, live concerts, kids' zone, CD/DVD/book swap, buskers and more. The family-friendly event takes place at Yonge-Dundas Square on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Yonge Street adjacent to the square will be car-free for the event. New for this year, the festival will feature demonstrations, speakers, live music and the Smart Commute ECOwheels showcase.<br><br><a href="http://www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival/index.htm">http://www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival/index.htm</a><br><br>---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------<br><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'" size="5" color="#bc592d"><b>Biimadasahwin: Reclaiming land. Rebuilding home<br></b></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>Saturday, Jul 27 @ 7 pm<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Beit Zatoun, 612 Markmham (near Bloor and Bathurst)<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>Biimadasahwin means "life" in Ojibway. It is the name given to a place and project led by Darlene Necan, elected spokesperson of off-reserve members of Ojibway Nation of Saugeen no.258. and member of Northern Starlight's Citizens of Saugeen. It is meant as a gathering and teaching place for youth, community members and supporters. All fundraising from this event will go towards this project.<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://beitzatoun.org/cms/events/view/13-07-27/Biimadasahwin.aspx">http://beitzatoun.org/cms/events/view/13-07-27/Biimadasahwin.aspx</a><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#8000b1"><b>'Save the Arctic’ fun in the sun</b></font><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Saturday, July 27, 1 – 4 p.m.</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">South-East Corner of Christie Pitts Park (map: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/naWsF">http://goo.gl/maps/naWsF</a>)</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Greenpeace's campaign to Save the Arctic has been speaking out against the immeasurable threats that oil exploration poses to the Arctic. On July 27th we want to strengthen your awareness and involvement in the campaign. You're invited to join Greenpeace for our Arctic balloon toss in the park - there will be spills! We’ll meet up at 1pm for an overview of the game and get organized. Wear clothes/bathing suit that you won’t mind getting wet! We’ll be tossing balloons filled with water. And there will be spills!</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">What to bring: Water bottle, sunscreen, a blanket to picnic on and clothes/bathing suit you don't mind getting wet!</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/156544141197978/">https://www.facebook.com/events/156544141197978/</a> or email: <a href="mailto:natalie.caine@greenpeace.org">natalie.caine@greenpeace.org</a></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#007db1"><b>Toronto Vintage Bicycle Show</b></font><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Sun. July 28</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Trinity-Bellwoods Park (Queen and Strachan)</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Thinking of selling or exhibiting your vintage racing bike, roadster, chopper or trike at the show but need to fix it first? Bring it to CBN for professionalor diy repairs.</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.communitybicyclenetwork.org/toronto-vintage-bicycle-show/">http://www.communitybicyclenetwork.org/toronto-vintage-bicycle-show/</a></span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Organized by Community Bicycle Network</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">CBN has launched a new membership program with benefits: <a href="http://www.communitybicyclenetwork.org/become-a-member/">http://www.communitybicyclenetwork.org/become-a-member/</a><br> <br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#00b34b"><b>Lakeshore Ride for Renewables to explore local green energy projects by bike<br></b></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">with Sustainability Ontario Community Energy Co-op</span><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Sunday, July 28, 11:30 a.m.</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Meet at the base of the wind turbine at Exhibition Place</span><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Free</span><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>The public is invited to help launch one of the province’s newest renewable energy co-operatives, Sustainability Ontario Community Energy Co-op (SOCEC) at the inaugural Lakeshore Ride for Renewables. SOCEC will host a guided bike tour of existing renewable energy installations and potential community power projects in neighbourhoods along Toronto's western waterfront. Admission in the ride is free although donations are welcome and SOCEC encourages participants to become members of the co-op. Those interested to join the co-op but who can't attend the ride can become a member by registering here as well or via our website at:<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://sustainabilityontario.ca/join.html">http://sustainabilityontario.ca/join.html</a>.<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://ontario-sea.org/Page.asp?PageID=1209&ContentID=4254&SiteNodeID=218">http://ontario-sea.org/Page.asp?PageID=1209&ContentID=4254&SiteNodeID=218</a><br>Registration and directions: http://rideforrenewables.eventbrite.ca/<br> <br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5" color="#d07039"><b>Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market<br></b></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Community - Culture - Ecology</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br>Sun. July 28</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">12 to 7pm throughout the market, and until 10pm on north block of Augusta<br>Kensington Market (between Dundas and College, Spadina and Bellevue) <br> </span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Best street party in Canada!<br><a href="http://www.pskensington.ca/">http://www.pskensington.ca/</a><br> <br>---------------------------------------<br>---------------------------------------<br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br></span></font></div></div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman'"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<br>Eulogies and Condolences for Tooker<br>and Stories of ecology and activism<br><a href="http://www.greenspiration.org">http://www.greenspiration.org</a><br><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<br>Join my email list by emailing Angela at:<br>greenspiration@web.ca<br>Write "subscribe" in the subject line<br>and tell me what city/country you live in<br><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<br><br><br></span></font></div><br></body></html>