T.O. Greenspiration Events: green energy by bike
Angela Bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Sun Jul 21 19:05:22 EDT 2013
T.O. Greenspiration Events
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Please vote for us!
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: http://nowtoronto.com/fbApps/bestof/nominees.cfm?category=159&subcategory=1515
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: http://nowtoronto.com/fbApps/bestof/nominees.cfm?category=159&subcategory=1509
Thank you!
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Farmers Markets - local and organic!
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: http://tfmn.ca/?page_id=2
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.
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Support Swamp Line 9 legal defence here
http://www.gofundme.com/swampline9
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Apartment to Share
- Oakwood and Eglinton
- Available Aug 1st, 15th, or September 1st
- 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
- To share with activist and conflict resolution trainer, who loves folk and classical music, eco-spirituality, is mostly vegetarian. No smoking or pets.
- Looking for compatible housemate who shares interests, is willing to share house chores. Mature female likely best match.
- Apartment has good ventilation, an outside clothesline, indoor bike storage and wi-fi.
- Large bedroom with large window. $650 inclusive. Furnished or unfurnished. Share large living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
If you are interested, please get in touch with Lyn: lyn.adamson9 at gmail.com, 416-731-6605.
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Last Call at the Oasis
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.
Watch it online: http://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episode/last-call-at-the-oasis.html?cid=Docs+Newsletter+-+July+17%2F13
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Wanted: Donations of children’s bicycles for Bike Host families
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.
http://cycleto.ca/partnership/bikehost?
Contact cycling at culturelink.ca if you can help.
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Provide Feedback on City Planning’s Draft Bicycle Policy Framework
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.
Have your say! Click on “Cycling Principles” and deliver your feedback about the new Draft Bicycle Policy Framework.
http://cycleto.ca/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=45656&qid=705454
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Global Day of Action Against Mining
Monday July 22, 5:30pm
Dufferin Grove Park
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.
https://www.facebook.com/events/493680967375311/?ref=br_tf
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Why Should I Care?: Carolyn Bennett & Todd Ross take on Aboriginal Justice
Monday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.)
Duke of York, 39 Prince Arthur Ave.
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.
www.whyshouldicare.ca
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Alienation: why do we hate Mondays?
Tuesday, July 23, 6pm
OISE, 252 Bloor Street West Rm TBA
Suggested reading: A is for alienation
Organized by the International Socialists.
Info: reports at socialist.ca
www.socialist.ca
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Dialogue Circles: Building Intercultural Understanding between Immigrant and Indigenous Communities - Webinar
Tues. July 23, 7 p.m.
http://wellingtonvancouver-eanrecfbl.eventbrite.com/?ref=eanrec&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=attnews&utm_term=fbattlink#
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Communication In Action!
Three Sessions - offered by PeaceWorks
Wednesdays, July 24, August 7, August 14, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
At Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. (St. George subway)
$75. Sliding scale spaces available.
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.
With trainers: Lyn Adamson and Shannon Thompson
www.communicationinaction.eventbrite.ca or email Lyn at: peaceworks at primus.ca
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Cherry Pie Filling Canning Workshop
Wednesday, July 24, 6 – 9 pm
WEFC's Co-op kitchen at 1229 Queen Street West, just west of Dufferin street on the south side of Queen.
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!
westendfood.coop/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=36553&qid=599819
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Swamp Line 9 Reportback!
Discussion on Line 9 and Tar Sands resistance in Southern Ont + silent art auction
Wed. July 24, 7 pm
Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina (N. of Queen)
https://www.facebook.com/events/366336590162680/
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Natural Contraception
DIY Wednesdays at Karma Coop
Wednesday, July 24, 7 to 8:30pm
Karma Food Cooperative, 739 Palmerston Blvd. (near Bloor and Bathurst)
RSVP: at Karma coop on the sign up sheet or call (416) 534-1470
Child friendly - Please RSVP for each child.
INFO: http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1693
Open and FREE to all - Coop Members and the Karma Coop Curious!
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Simon Bolivar and Hugo Chavez’s birthday
Wednesday July 24, 6 p.m.
Trinity Bellwoods Park, at the statue of ‘Libertador Simon Bolivar’(Off Dundas and Shaw)
Join us to celebrate the legacy and memory of the Libertador Simon Bolivar and Comandante Hugo Chavez.
https://www.facebook.com/events/477494455669203/
http://venezuelasolidarity.wordpress.com/2013/07/16/simon-bolivar-and-hugo-chavezs-birthday-in-toronto-on-jul-24-at-6pm/
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The future of India's conflict zones
Q/A with Justin Podur
Thursday July 25, 2013, 6-8pm
Hart House South Dining Room, University of Toronto
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.
The event is organized by the Pakistan Development Fund - www.podur.org
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Our Horizon’s Anniversary and Crowd-Fund Launch
Thursday, July 25, 7:30pm.
Creatures Creating Art Gallery, 822 Dundas St West
Admission: by donation
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.
www.ourhorizon.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/134862033387509/
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Critical Mass Ride
Fri. July 26
6 p.m. meet, leave 6:30 p.m.
Parkette at Bloor and Spadina
Then we ride en masse - because we are free! Reclaim the streets!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass_%28cycling%29
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Live Green Toronto Festival – get your green on!
Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Yonge-Dundas Square
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.
http://www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival/index.htm
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Biimadasahwin: Reclaiming land. Rebuilding home
Saturday, Jul 27 @ 7 pm
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markmham (near Bloor and Bathurst)
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.
http://beitzatoun.org/cms/events/view/13-07-27/Biimadasahwin.aspx
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'Save the Arctic’ fun in the sun
Saturday, July 27, 1 – 4 p.m.
South-East Corner of Christie Pitts Park (map: http://goo.gl/maps/naWsF)
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!
What to bring: Water bottle, sunscreen, a blanket to picnic on and clothes/bathing suit you don't mind getting wet!
https://www.facebook.com/events/156544141197978/ or email: natalie.caine at greenpeace.org
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Toronto Vintage Bicycle Show
Sun. July 28
Trinity-Bellwoods Park (Queen and Strachan)
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.
http://www.communitybicyclenetwork.org/toronto-vintage-bicycle-show/
Organized by Community Bicycle Network
CBN has launched a new membership program with benefits: http://www.communitybicyclenetwork.org/become-a-member/
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Lakeshore Ride for Renewables to explore local green energy projects by bike
with Sustainability Ontario Community Energy Co-op
Sunday, July 28, 11:30 a.m.
Meet at the base of the wind turbine at Exhibition Place
Free
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:
http://sustainabilityontario.ca/join.html.
http://ontario-sea.org/Page.asp?PageID=1209&ContentID=4254&SiteNodeID=218
Registration and directions: http://rideforrenewables.eventbrite.ca/
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Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market
Community - Culture - Ecology
Sun. July 28
12 to 7pm throughout the market, and until 10pm on north block of Augusta
Kensington Market (between Dundas and College, Spadina and Bellevue)
Best street party in Canada!
http://www.pskensington.ca/
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