T.O. Greenspiration Events: beauty and hard times
Angela Bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Sun Dec 11 21:24:11 EST 2011
Toronto Greenspiration Events
Bike-friendly friends,
I'm selling beautiful bicycle wall calendars again this year. They're just 10 bucks. They're produced by Montreal-based Cyclo Nord-Sud, an NGO that collects old bikes and sends them to lesser developed countries. So purchasing one raises funds for them as well as for advocacy for bike lanes on Bloor (Take the Tooker and Bells on Bloor).
Buy some for your bicycle friends! Original, eco and useful.
I'll drop them off if you're anywhere within bicycle distance of downtown, or add $3 if you need to me to mail them.
Send me your address and I'll get them to you.
Blessings of the season...
-angela <greenspi at web.ca>
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$650 / 160ft² - Loft-Room Available ~ creative live/work space (Ossington & Dupont)
Long or short term, min. 1 month, travellers welcome
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/roo/2744864697.html
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Surviving Progress
Playing now at the Cumberland Theatre (Bloor and Avenue Road)
Surviving Progress presents the story of human advancement as awe-inspiring and double-edged. It reveals the grave risk of running the 21st century's software - our knowhow - on the ancient hardware of our primate brain which hasn't been upgraded in 50,000 years. With rich imagery and an immersive soundtrack, filmmakers Mathieu Roy and Harold Crooks launch us on a journey to contemplate our evolution from care-dwellers to space explorers.
http://www.cineplex.com/Theatres/TheatreDetails/Cumberland-Four-Alliance-Cinemas.aspx
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Christian Peacemaker Teams (Aboriginal Justice Teams) and Bear Image Productions presents:
Beauty and Hard Times - Mama D’s CD launch and benefit for the Aboriginal Justice Team
Monday December 12, 7:30 p.m.
Steelworkers’ Hall, 25 Cecil Street (1 street south of College of Spadina)
$20.00 [admission and CD); $10 admission only); $12.50 each addtional CD.
Additional guests to be confirmed. Cash bar.
https://www.facebook.com/events/311775135517569/
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Mamalicious! Fun to Make, Safe Recipes for Mother and Baby Workshop
Monday, December 12, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Anarres Natural Health, 792A Dovercourt Road M6H2X3
This hands-on workshop will have you learning how to care for baby's skin, how to use essential oils and botanicals safely during the childbearing year and for babies, plus creating nourishing concoctions with natural ingredients that are safe and effective for mother and baby.
REGISTER: http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1244
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Sistering, Status of Women Canada, Mennonite New Life Centre, Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic cordially invite you to an evening to hear the stories of courage and hope:
Women Speak Out!
With Pat Capponi – Raising our voices
Monday Dec 12th, 5:30 pm
Council Chamber, Toronto City Hall, Queen and Bay
Please RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2460180466
Refreshments provided after speeches, TTC Tokens available
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Help Shape the Future of the Port Lands! Port Lands Acceleration Initiative - Public Meeting
Monday, December 12, 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 2nd floor
The City of Toronto and Waterfront Toronto are working on a development and implementation plan to accelerate revitalization of the Port Lands, and want the public to be part of the process. We are interested in hearing your views and want to keep you informed as we create a go-forward plan for accelerating development and maximizing the value of the Port Lands as a city legacy. The meeting will include a summary of the process and goals for the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative, and will invite members of the public to ask questions and discuss their ideas for the Port Lands.
http://redevelopment.referata.com/wiki/Control_of_the_Port_Lands
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Webinar: Canaries in the Coal Mine: Women and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Online
Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 1-2 p.m. EST
A free event presented by the Canadian Women's Health Network, in collaboration with National Network on Environments and Women's Health and CIHR Team in Gender, Environment and Health.
An estimated 3 to 5 per cent of Canadians have developed sensitivities to chemicals in our day-to-day environment. Women constitute 60 to 80 per cent of people suffering from these multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS). What are the potential gendered components of this contested health issue, and how do they echo broader conversations related to women's health and environmental health policy in Canada?
Geneviève Nadeau conducted a critical review of MCS-related literature in the social sciences in the context of a scholarship of the CIHR Team in Gender, Environment and Health. She offers insight on some multifaceted dimensions of MCS related to the health of Canadian women.
Can't attend? Click HERE to request a reminder when we post the webinar recording.
Get more information
Register Now!
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Toronto's Monthly Homeless Memorial
Tues. Dec. 13, noon
Holy Trinity Church, behind Eaton's Centre, off Bay, south of Dundas
Each month we gather on the second Tuesday of the month for a candlelight vigil at noon to remember all those whom we are aware of that have died as a result of the homelessness disaster in Toronto in the previous month. We also keep alive the memory of the more than 600 names included on the memorial, advocating for more just housing policies, announcing related events, and sharing in an all are welcome lunch.
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City Budget Forum
Tuesday, December 13th
Refreshments/ Networking: 5:30 – 6 pm, Meeting 6 pm-8 pm
The Eglinton Hill Centre, 2562 Eglinton Ave W Main Floor – Wheelchair accessible
The City says it must save over $700 million in the 2012 budget Is this REAL ? How will this affect Daycare, Recreation, Housing? What will be the REAL cost to community residents? Find out what YOU can do about it!
Moderator: Sujata Ganguli, Executive Director, St.Clair West Services for Seniors
Speakers:
Beth Wilson, Senior Researcher, Social Planning Toronto
Anita Khanna, Coordinator, Commitment 2 Community
Marion Newrick, Executive Director, Community Action Resource Centrelair West Services for Seniors
Refreshments and Child Minding Provided
For more info, rsvp and child minding (rsvp by Dec. 12)
Contact: Yasmin at yhaq at socialplanningtoronto.org or 416-652-9772
Sponsored by: Commitment 2 Community www.commitment2community.org or contact Anita Khanna 416 351 0095 /256
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The Sex Talk Series presents…
Beyond Barriers: Birth Control for Bi Women - A FREE sexual health workshop
... With birth control educator Cindy Weeds!
Tuesday, December 13th • 6:30-8:30pm •
The 519 Church Street Community Centre • Room 204
What should bisexual women be considering when they’re thinking about birth control? Do you ever wish you could get all your sexual health information in one place, rather than trying to mix and match queer and straight resources in a way that accurately reflects who you have sex with? How do you negotiate sexual safety when different bodies come with different risk factors (and pleasures)? How do you find a method of birth control that’s just right for you and your needs as a bi woman?
Come learn about birth control, as well as other options for safer sex and STI prevention in a bi-friendly space that acknowledges the depth, breadth, and complexities of your sexuality. Bring your questions, stories, and curiosities!
To register, or for more information, please contact Kate at kklein at ppt.on.ca or 416-961-0113, x. 123!
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Support the continued quest for justice of the former "comfort women"!
Solidarity Demonstration for the 1000th Weekly Wednesday protest of the survivors of Second World War Japanese Military Sexual Slavery in South Korea ~ the world's longest ongoing protest
Wednesday, December 14th
Buses will go from Toronto to Ottawa and back for a nominal fee of $20.
Pre-register by clicking here. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHc1bUVkeUpsZjhZTjFqdy0tV2l3cWc6MQ
The Korean Council for the Women Drafted for Military Sexual Slavery by Japan (Korean Council), the organization that has been supporting Korean and international surviving "comfort women" in their quest for justice and healing for more than two decades, is calling on those of us around the world to rise up and support the survivors on the occasion of the 1000th and final Weekly Wednesday Protest in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul.
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cwse/Events/Upcoming_Events/index.html
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Help Stop the TTC Service Cuts and Fare Hike
On Wednesday December 14th the TTC will vote to approve its 2012 budget. If this budget is not changed, we will be forced to pay more money for worse transit service next year.
The members of the Toronto Transit Commission need to hear from you. Sign up and speak out for more and better public transit in Toronto. Please register to make a public deputation at the TTC's meeting Dec. 14. Just call 416-393-3698 or email gso at ttc.ca and ask to speak about the TTC's 2012 budget. It will take a lot of us to get TTC Commissioners to do their job. We need them to:
• Say no to the 10% reduction in the TTC's operating budget.
• Vote against the proposed 10 cent fare hike.
• Work with us to get the Province to return to fair funding of the TTC's operating costs.
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World Food Security
With Harriet Friedmann, Professor of Sociology and Geography, U. of Toronto
Thur. Dec. 15, 4-6 pm
University College, Rm. 179, U of T.
All welcome. No charge
Co-Sponsored by University College Health Studies Programme, Canadian Pugwash Group, Science for Peace, and Voice of Women for Peace
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Occupy Toronto: Homes for the Holidays
Thursday, December 15th, noon
Toronto City Hall (Bay and Queen)
Occupy Toronto will serve food for the community at the Christmas tree outside of city hall.
POTLUCK - food will be potluck style - please bring a dish to share with people!
TOY DRIVE - please bring a gift to share with little ones :)
Occupy Toronto intends to highlight issues of poverty during the holidays. Homelessness is a serious issue in our city. During the eviction of St. James, many in our community were promised housing, which to date has not materialized. Please join us and help ensure everyone has homes for the holidays.
https://www.facebook.com/events/279958805388330/
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Levamisole
Thursday December 15th – 2- 4 pm.
@ 410 Sherbourne Street, 3rd Floor Classroom
What’s levamisole and what is it doing cut into cocaine??? What are the risks of using cocaine that’s adulterated with levamisole? How can users reduce these risks? ? What should people do if they suspect or have levamisole induced infection? This workshop will be presented by a student intern from theUniversity of Toronto, Pharmacology & Toxicology Service Learning program, and is co-sponsored by The Canadian Harm Reduction Network
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Fundraiser in Honour of Jenna Morrison
Thursday, December 15, 7pm-1:30am
The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. West
Join us for this fundraiser to celebrate the life of Jenna Morrison, a Toronto yoga instructor killed while cycling on November 7th, 2011. The event has been carefully designed to allow attendees to take part in Jenna’s legacy of spirituality, movement and community-building. All proceeds go towards a trust fund established on behalf of Jenna’s five year-old son, Lucas.
Tickets: $30 advance, $40/door: Includes two Martini Club cocktails, appetizers, desserts.
Tickets are available at Toronto Women’s Bookstore (73 Harbord St.) or online at www.tinyurl.com/jennamorrison or by searching “In Honor of Jenna” at Eventbrite.com.
7:30pm – Champagne ceremony.
8:00pm – Live Auction
8:30pm – A rare performance by Whirling Dervishes.
9:00pm – Silent Auction / live music.
9:30pm onwards – DJ Performances.
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The Peace Village
Thursday December 15th, 7 PM
Royal Cinema, 608 College Street. (west of Bathurst)
Tickets: Are free and are available to be picked up at Wonderworks, 79 Habord St.
You are invited to a private screening of the incredible documentary film, The Peace Village. This feature length documentary is a wake up call delivered by indigenous Elders from throughout the Americas about the need for deep reflection and radical change in our relationship with the environment and each other. At the heart of The Peace Village story are messages from the hearts of indigenous Elders to the heart of the Earth and her people.
www.peacevillageelders.com.
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Lotions, Potions & Creams II
Friday, December 16, 10:30am to 4:30pm
Anarres Natural Health, 792A Dovercourt Rd 1.5 blocks N of Bloor
Conquer dry, itchy skin, aging and blemished skin, in new and unique ways in this follow up workshop to the popular Lotions Potions and Creams.
Register: http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1298
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2011: Year in Revolt - An I.S. Holiday Party
2011 has been a major year of glorious class struggle and victory. Let's get together and celebrate what an amazing victorious year this has been. Let's build this dope ass victory party...
Sunday, Dec 18, 5 p.m. - 11 pm.
373 Front Street West (party room)
For more info: torontosocialists at gmail.com
There will be dinner and refreshments provided. See your local socialist to get your tickets or RSVP right away! Suggested donation $10-20
There will be a film screening put-together by Katie Leonard and this is going to be a really safe space to dance it up and celebrate in whatever way you feel expresses your joy and victorious determination for the hasty demise of the capitalist system and the rise of something much more social...
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Vigil: Celebrate Migrant Workers
Sun. Dec. 18, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Chinese Railway Workers' Memorial, Intersection of Blue Jays Way and Navy Warf Ct. (Spadina/Front st. area)
Flowers, food, fruits and wine are the markers of the holiday season - grown, packaged, shipped, cooked by migrant workers across this country. As people begin to plan festivities, the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, is calling on migrant workers, undocumented people and their allies to join us at the Chinese Railway Workers` Memorial at 5pm in a vigil of somber reflection and to reiterate the need for immediate, urgent action to ensure justice, dignity and status for all migrants.
For more information: www.migrantworkersalliance.org/ and mwalliance4change at gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/302043009829811/
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Dufferin Grove Winter Craft Fair
Dufferin Grove Park, west side of the rink house (Dufferin and Bloor)
Sunday, December 18, 11am - 4pm
Enjoy handmade, local and affordable crafts by local artisans.
http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/616
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