T.O. Greenspiration Events: Stop Gridlock - Ride a Bike
Angela Bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Sun Jun 2 21:49:28 EDT 2013
T.O. Greenspiration Events
June 3 - 9, 2013
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Solidarity with Turkey
Turkey''s Bloody Friday Infographic http://intellihub.com/2013/06/02/turkeys-bloody-friday-infographic/
Live webstream / twitter feed http://www.livestream.com/revoltistanbul
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Bike Month 2013
Dozens of events till the end of June around Toronto – workshops, breakfasts, art spins, mass rides, tours, films, partees - all around the city! Check the schedule:
http://www.bikemonth2013.ca/events?location=toronto
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No Jets Toronto
NoJetsTO:
• is a non-profit coalition of citizens and groups
• intends to stop the introduction of jets to the Toronto Island Airport
NoJetsTO opposes:
• extended runways
NoJetsTO is in favour of preserving the Toronto waterfront
Find out more and sign their petition.
http://nojetsto.ca/
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Stop Gridlock
There’s a plan to dramatically improve transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) – one that could save you an average of 32 minutes on your daily commute. But it’s going to take a lot of political will to make it happen. And political will comes from the people. Pledge to support new ways to raise funds for a better transportation network in the GTHA
http://your32.com/
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Post-Oil City – The History of the City's Future
Multimedia Exhibition till July 31
Evergreen Brick Works
Free
http://www.goethe.de/ins/ca/tor/ver/en10127047v.htm
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Big moment for walking and cycling
New transportation plan should include improvements in bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
Toronto has fallen behind other cities in providing cycling and pedestrian infrastructure
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2013/05/26/big_moment_for_walking_and_cycling.html
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Join a Food Coop!
Karma Coop - near Bloor and Bathurst http://www.karmacoop.org/
West End Food Coop - near Dufferin and Queen http://westendfood.coop/
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Thinking about RETROFITTING? Get Paid to Reduce Your Energy Use!
Mon. June 3rd in the Junction, 7 - 8 p.m., Annette Public Library, basement meeting room, 145 Annette Street
Tues June 4th in Riverdale
Getting to 80 is about ways to engage and efficiently retrofit entire communities to achieve Toronto's GHG emission reduction target of 80% by 2050. The first phase of this program offers residents* incentives of up to $2000 per household when making energy saving upgrades to their homes. *Residents must have a postal code that starts with M4K, M4J, M4M, M5A, M6P and M6S.
For more info and event details contact karen at projectneutral.org
http://www.gettingto80.ca/
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Calling All Retirees!
Monday, June 3, 10 am – 3:30 pm.
Ryerson University, Oakham House 55 Gould Street (Church north of Dundas)
Calling all union retirees! Come out to the first ever forum of the Toronto Retirees Network. Retired from the Job – Not from the Struggle! Now is the time to build a powerful retirees movement across greater Toronto! Retirees are the ones who worked to build today’s union movement – and the quality of life of most Canadians. Join us for a panel of retired leaders and discussion on how to ensure these achievements are not dismantled! The panel will be Buzz Hargrove, CAW; Fred Upshaw, OPSEU, and Marg McPhail, OSSTF.
Registration Fee: $20 (includes lunch)
Registration form is at www.labourcouncil.ca
Contact: Maureen at 416 441-3663 x 222 or mking at labourcouncil.ca
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Last Chance
An intimate look into the turbulent journeys of five people who flee their native countries to escape homophobic violence.
Paul Émile d’Entremont / CA / 2012 / 84 ' / English - French - Arabic - Spanish / S.T. English
Tuesday, June 4, 6:45 pm
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West
Suggested donation $2-5
INFO: cinemapolitica.org/bloor
Their names are Trudi, Carlos, Jennifer, Zaki and Alvaro. They come from Jamaica, Colombia, Lebanon, Egypt and Nicaragua, and are seeking asylum in Canada because of their sexual orientation. The documentary Last Chance by Paul Émile d’Entremont retraces the turbulent journeys of five people who flee their native countries to escape homophobic violence. They face hurdles integrating into Canada, fear deportation and nervously await a decision that will change their lives forever. All five remain hopeful their adopted country will show them the compassion they deserve.
http://bit.ly/Y7ivCB
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Chasing Ice
Film screening
Tues., June 4, 7 pm
Church of the Redeemer, NE corner of Bloor and Ave. Road
After the screening, Citizen's Climate Lobby and David Faltenhine will deliver a "Climate Reality Project" presentation which evolved from Al Gore's award winning documentary "An Inconvenient Truth". The presentation will explore what's happening around the world, why it's happening, and most importantly, what you can do about it.
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Save Our Community Hospitals Day of Action
Tuesday, June 4 at 11 a.m. - approx. 2 p.m.
Queen's Park Main Legislative Building
After more than a decade of cuts and continual erosion of our local hospital services, it is time to stand up! The last time we mobilized significant numbers of people to go to Queen's Park we stopped the closure of smaller community emergency departments - and even entire hospitals - all across the province. We also won the sympathy of a majority of MPPs from all political parties. Standing up for our local services works. But it has been several years since we have raised this issue. And now the threat to our local services has arisen again. Help raise the profile of this vital issue in Ontario's Legislature.
www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca
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Technology, human rights & movement building around the world
Tuesday, June 4, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Centre for Social Innovation Spadina, 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 120
Price: $5
Technology is constantly evolving and internet and mobile phone access continue to rise dramatically around the world, changing every area of life - including human rights and social justice. New technologies such as social media and mobile have been key to movements such as the Arab Spring. For anyone working internationally, it is essential to understand these technologies and use them effectively.
The way technology has been used for human rights also has a lot to teach us here in Canada about how we run our campaigns, build movements and create change. As well, human rights issues - and the way that technology is also used by human rights violators in surveillance, censorship and propaganda - are important for all of us to be aware of.
This month, Chris from the Sentinel Project will introduce the principles needed to successfully incorporate technology into a campaign, drawing on mini case studies such as Kenya, Iran and the Arab Spring. Whether you work in human rights or not, the event will challenge you to think differently about your work and help you to be more aware of the variety of ways that technology is being used for different causes.
Livestreaming: This event will be livestreamed, so you can attend no matter where you are! Joining is easy as there is no need to RSVP; just go to http://www.livestream.com/techsoupcanada at 5:30 p.m.
http://socialinnovation.ca/event/technology-human-rights-movement-building-around-world
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Community Supported Orchard Summer
Every two weeks - on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tues. June 6 - get together at the West End Food Coop kitchen (Queen and Dufferin) with other eager canners of various skill levels and a Canning Facilitator to can large amounts of local produce to take home and fill your cupboards with!
Find out more here: http://westendfood.coop/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=222
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Save the Friendship Centre Community
Thursday, June 6, 5:30pm
Dundas & Sherbourne, Toronto
*Rain Location: in case of bad weather, the back-up will be St.Lukes Church (Sherbourne/Carlton)
News broke recently that the Toronto Friendship Centre at the corner of Dundas/Sherbourne is slated to lose its funding from the City and be closed by the end of 2013. The Friendship Centre is a vital service that the local community has relied on for many years. It is a place where people go for early morning meals and coffee, a place to stay warm, a place to be safe - it is a life-line and staple community space. We cannot let the Friendship Centre close or be moved from the corner! Come out June 6th for a Community BBQ and meeting to Save the Friendship Centre and talk about what we need in the Downtown East neighbourhood.
https://www.facebook.com/events/652894171392409/
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Syria Witness - Report-back from the front lines of the popular uprising
Thursday, June 6, 7pm
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham St. (near Bloor and Bathurst)
The news reports from Syria are heartbreaking. We hear about the atrocities. We hear about the foreign interventions. We hear about the fruitless diplomatic efforts. But we do not hear about the people. How are the people coping? What are their concerns? What are their hopes for an outcome? How are they organizing themselves? Two Toronto residents, Hind Kabawat (attorny) and Ali Mustafa (multimedia journalist) have recently returned from Syria and will lead an informative evening by sharing their insights and observations of the current situation on the ground, including previously unseen photos. There will be a Q&A and discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/events/202256406590357/
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Ontario Health Coalition Benefit Show
Thursday June 6, 8:30pm
Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St. West
The Ontario Health Coalition will be holding our first ever Benefit Show. Join us for an exciting night of music, games, raffles and good people. The show starts at 8:30pm and the fun won't stop until around 1am with all proceeds going to support the work of the Ontario Health Coalition. Come support and enjoy a night with great Canadian music, with all proceeds going to support the work of the Ontario Health Coalition. Tickets will be sold at $10 in advance, or $15 at the door.
Bands include: * Split Through My Skies * I Hate Todd * Big Name Actors * Trevor James and The Perfect Gentlemen
To reserve tickets now, or for any questions, please call Mario at 416 548 4202 http://web.net/~ohc/
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Toxic Trespass
WHEN's Spring Film Series: Get Your Green On!
Friday June 7, 7 p.m.
Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Ave., Suite 120
PYWC (pay-what-you-can).
Q&A and discussion to follow. Wheelchair accessible.
For more information, call 416-928-0880 or visit www.womenshealthyenvironments.ca.
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“Oil” & “Player One: What Is To Become Of Us” - Bärfuss meets Coupland
Dramatic Reading - Perspectives on oil, greed and disaster
Fri. June 7, 5-6pm
Goethe-Institut Toronto, 100 University Ave., North Tower, 2nd floor
In English. Free.
3 actors, 2 texts, 1 question: Is the world coming to an end?
http://www.goethe.de/ins/ca/tor/ver/en10511207v.htm
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Ride for Richmond Adelaide Protected Bike Lanes
Saturday, June 8, noon
Meet at St. James Park, corner of Jarvis and Adelaide
Join Cycle Toronto in a ride for protected bike lanes on Richmond and Adelaide! We have a unique opportunity to build a long, connected route through the downtown core. Let's not lose it! Richmond and Adelaide are the most sensible options for protected bike lanes: they could connect east bike lanes on Eastern Ave and Sherbourne to downtown west neighbourhoods; they don't have streetcars and they pass by hundreds of buildings where people are eager to travel safely and stress-free on bikes.
http://www.bikemonth2013.ca/events/207?location=toronto
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Sacred Water Ceremony / Nipi
conducted by Elder Jackie Lavalee
Sat. June 8,1 p.m. - 2:30 pm
Gathering: West of Palais Royale Building, Sunnyside Beach
Come and join us in a peaceful traditional gathering as allies in regards to our WATER. We can join together and learn in respectful ways of exhibiting right relations within Aboriginal communities across Canada, and how the impacts of Bill C-45 affect us in our daily lives. Bring your shaker or drum.
Sponsored by KAIROS Toronto Centre/East and Toronto Urban Native Ministry.
Pre-registration and for more info: 416-504-7041 or s.camptunm at yahoo.ca
Directions: The site is more easily reached by TTC streetcar (501 Queen and 504 King). The King streetcar departs from Dundas West subway station. Get off at the corner of Roncesvalles and Queen/King, and take the footbridge across the Gardner Expressway to the Palais Royale Building. We will be meeting in the space immediately to the west.
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Drugs: A Community Dialogue
with Dr. Gabor Maté
Saturday June 8, noon - 2 pm
All Saint's Church - Community Centre , 315 Dundas St. East (corner of Sherbourne and Dundas)
Free
Everybody uses drugs. Alcohol, antihistamines or heroin ... all of us put substances into our bodies to make us feel better sometimes ... Join us to discuss with Dr. Gabor Maté topics like stigma, discrimination, and criminalization; the impact of trauma, well-being and self-medication; poverty, gentrification and services; and harm reduction.
Food, refreshments, and childcare will be provided. Space is limited and will be first come first served. Priority will be given to people who are homeless, under-housed or experiencing poverty.
Dr. Maté is the author of a ground-shifting best-seller about addiction, "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts", and other compelling books about our brains and what drives them. For seven years he served as Medical Co-ordinator of the Palliative Care Unit at Vancouver Hospital. More recently he worked for twelve years in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside neighbourhood with patients suffering from hard-core drug addiction, mental illness and HIV. http://drgabormate.com/
Sponsored by : Toronto Harm Reduction Alliance
Toronto Harm Reduction Task Force - http://toharmreduction.org/
Canadian Harm Reduction Network - http://canadianharmreduction.com/
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The 4th Toronto Raw / Vegan Festival
Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
918 Bathurst Street (north of Bloor Street)
The 4th Toronto Raw/Vegan Festival is a FREE event that offers you what you may need for healthy, cruelty-free, Eco-friendly green living (ethical clothing, cruelty-free cosmetics, toiletries and health care products) with over 60 exhibitors, demos by Toronto’s leading raw/vegan chefs, and expert speakers in a workshop format.
For more info, info at torontorawveganfestival.com
http://torontorawveganfestival.com/
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Withrow Park Tree Tour
Sat. June 8,, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Withrow Park Fieldhouse, 725 Logan Ave. (off Broadview, north of Gerrard)
Join us on this exciting tour of beautiful Withrow Park. Learn about the many trees in the park, both mature and newly planted. Hear about the great work of local volunteer group Friends of Withrow Park, which has established an Adopt-a- Tree program to water and care for trees. Sign up to adopt a tree in the park, or come to learn how you might replicate this program in your own local park.
http://www.yourleaf.org/calendar/list-upcoming-events
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A Ritual of Hope for a Planet in Crisis
On World Ocean Day - with Yvonne Prowse, Spiritual Director at the Ignatian Jesuit Centre
Sat. June 8, 2 - 4 p.m.
Loretto College, 70 St. Mary St.
Free
Co-sponsored by: The Mary Ward Centre, Sisters of St. Joseph,
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