Events past, present & future at Woodbine & Gerrard

Past events

Friday, 27 June 2008 Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 June 2008, 9 am - 1:00 pm Contents sale, 686 Woodbine Ave


MOVING OUT OF COUNTRY
EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!

Furniture, houseware, cameras, pelican case, kid's bedroom, clothes and LOADS OF HEALTH BOOKS FOR A STEAL!!!

Friday, 13 June 2008 Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

May 31, 2008, from 8 a.m. Burgess Avenue SALE FOR THE CURE

Everything from furniture to kids' stuff. Proceeds support breast cancer research.

Burgess Avenue runs east off Woodbine Avenue, two blocks south of Gerrard.

www.yardsaleforthecure.com

Friday, 30 May 2008 Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

May 24th from 9am-2pm.16th Annual Great Glenmore Street Sale

You'd be crazy to miss this one! House after house from Eastwood to Gerrard. Lawns filled with great stuff — furniture, toys, antiques, dishes, art, books — you name it. You'll find it at the 16th Annual Great Glenmore Street Sale!

Glenmore Rd. is one street west of Woodbine. You can start at the top at Gerrard or the bottom at Eastwood.

Come early or you'll miss out on the good stuff!

Wednesday, 21 May 2008 8-10 p.m. Beaches East York Green Party Pub Night

Meet the Green Party members at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East (at Bowmore Rd.). 8-10 p.m.

See the Beaches East York Green Party web site for more information.

Friday, 16 May 2008 Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Saturday, 19 April 2008 9:00 a.m. Fairmount Community Clean-up

Meet at the Park/Bowmore Public School

Participants will fan out to the park, the ravine and the neighbourhood.

Please bring gloves and bags.

Saturday, 19 April 2008 8:30 a.m. Cassels Park Annual Spring Clean-up

Wednesday, 16 April 2008 8-10 p.m. Beaches East York Green Party Pub Night

Meet Green Party members at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East (at Bowmore Rd.). 8-10 p.m.

See the Beaches East York Green Party web site for more information.

Wednesday, 26 March 2008 7 p.m. Councillor Bussin's Constituency Meeting

S.H. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre,
56 Woodfield Road

Councillor Sandra Bussin invites you to attend a Constituency Evening at S.H. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre. Drop-in to meet with Sandra and chat about municipal matters in your neighbourhood.

Friday, 22 February 2008 Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Wednesday, 20 Febuary 2008 8-10 p.m. Beaches East York Green Party Pub Night

Meet the Green Party members (and those seeking the nomination for the next election) at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East (at Bowmore Rd.). 8-10 p.m.

See the Beaches East York Green Party web site for more information.

Wednesday, 23 January 2008 8-10 p.m. Beaches East York Green Party Pub Night

Meet Green Party supporters from the ridings of Beaches East York, Toronto Danforth, and further afield at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East (at Bowmore). 8-10 p.m.

See the Beaches East York Green Party web site for more information.

Wednesday, 23 January 2008, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 3rd. community meeting re: Rezoning at Woodbine & Gerrard

Where:
Fairmount Recreation Centre
1757 Gerrard Street E., west of Bowmore Avenue.
When:
Wednesday, 23 January 2008, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This will be the 3rd meeting of the community working group. It is anticipated that the developer will present revised plans and elevations reflecting comments made during the second meeting, on November 21, 2007.

The meeting will be attended by Councillor Bussin, representatives of the developer, and by City of Toronto planner, Michael Mestyan.

For more information: 416-392-1376
councillor_bussin@toronto.ca

Wednesday, 16 January 2008 Open house re: New Blue Bins for Recycling

Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Fairmount Park Community Centre
Multipurpose Room
88 Bowmore Road
(1 block south of Gerrard St. E, 5 blocks east of Woodbine Ave)
  • Learn about the Blue Bins,
  • see samples of the three Blue Bin sizes,
  • receive tips on how to select the ideal size bin, and
  • address potential challenges like storage and getting the bins out to the curb for collection.

For more information about the new Blue Bins, visit: www.toronto.ca/target70 or call 416-392-BINS (2467)

Sunday, 6 January 2008, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.Trivia Quiz

Ruby Tuesdays, 1942 Gerrard Street East, at Woodbine.

From current events to ancient history, Bonavista to Vancouver Island, Bach to Beyonce, there will be questions for everyone.

$1 entry fee; proceeds to the winner.

Saturday, December 22, 2007, 7:30 p.m. Christmas Party

Ruby Tuesdays, 1942 Gerrard Street East, at Woodbine.

Chicken or ham dinner, $5.00.

Friday, 14 December 2007 Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Saturday, 1 December 2007, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Second Beaches – East York Women's Conference

Where:
Beaches Recreational Community Centre
6 Williamson Road
When:
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
E-mail:
minnam@parl.gc.ca
Phone:
416-467-0860

MP Maria Minna invites everyone to the Second Beaches – East York Women's Conference.

Tuesday, 27 November 2007 Open house re: 1908 Gerrard St. E.

The City of Toronto invites you to attend:

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

A community open house regarding the housing development at 1908 Gerrard Street East

Date:
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Time:
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Fairmount Park Community Recreation Centre is at 90 Bowmore Road, just south of Gerrard St. E.

This Open House has been arranged so that residents can learn more about the proposal by Alternative Living Solutions Inc. and Houselink to develop a 29-unit apartment building at 1908 Gerrard Street East.

This proposal is part of the City of Toronto's affordable housing strategy, with funding from the Government of Canada.

Information will be available at various tables with representatives from Alternative Living Solutions, Houselink, city officials and others about this proposal.

Come and find out more about this proposed development. For more information about the open house please call: 416-392-1376.

Wednesday, 21 November 2007Community Meeting Notice

Received from councillor Sandra Bussin's office:

2nd Meeting to Establish a Community Working Group

Re: Development Proposal for 763-765 Woodbine Avenue & 1945-1955 Gerrard Street East

The City of Toronto Urban Development Services has received a development application for properties on the south-east corner of Woodbine Avenue and Gerrard Street East (763-765 Woodbine Ave. & 1945-1955 Gerrard St. E.) requesting permission to construct a 7-storey, 36 unit residential building with commercial space at street level.

At the initial community meeting held by Councillor Bussin on October 6 [sic], 2007 regarding this development proposal, Councillor Bussin suggested the establishment of a community working group to work with City Planning and the developer to achieve a development plan acceptable to the neighbourhood. This meeting is the fulfillment of the Councillor's commitment to initiate this process.

The meeting will be attended by Councillor Bussin, representatives of the developer, and by City of Toronto Planner, Michael Mestyan - 416-397-4487.

Please attend:

Wednesday, November 21, 2007
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Fairmount Recreation Centre
1757 Gerrard Street East
(Gerrard Street E. at Bowmore Rd.)

For more information:
416-392-1376
councillor_bussin@toronto.ca

Tuesday, 13 November 2007Affordable Housing Committee

The meeting includes a proposal for low-income housing at 1908 Gerrard Street East.

Where:
Committee Room 2, City Hall
When:
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:30 a.m.
E-mail:
pmorris@toronto.ca
Phone:
416-392-9151
Agenda:
2007-11-13-ah05-ar.pdf [available here as HTML].

Anyone wishing to attend the meeting to ask questions or make comments must register with committee administrator, Patsy Morris: pmorris@toronto.ca. Guests will be given 5 minutes in which to speak to the Committee.

Saturday, 27 October 2007, 8:00 p.m.Hallowe'en Party

Ruby Tuesdays, 1942 Gerrard Street East, at Woodbine.

Pumpkin pie, candy, etc.

Sunday, 21 October 2007, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.Trivia Quiz

Ruby Tuesdays, 1942 Gerrard Street East, at Woodbine.

From current events to ancient history, Bonavista to Vancouver Island, Bach to Beyonce, there will be questions for everyone.

$1 entry fee; proceeds to the winner.

Thursday, 11 October 2007, 7:00 p.m.Community meeting re: Rezoning at Woodbine & Gerrard

Where:
Multi-Purpose Room, Fairmount Recreation Centre
1757 Gerrard Street E. west of Bowmore Avenue.
When:
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 7:00 p.m.

A rezoning application has been filed with the city to allow the construction of a 7-storey mixed-use commercial/residential building on the southeast corner of Woodbine & Gerrard. The building would replace 763 and 765 Woodbine Ave., and 1945 to 1955 Gerrard St. E.

The proposed development would feature 36 residential units above stores at ground level.

Plans for the proposed development are here (unfortunately in PDF format), and will be available at the meeting.

[Update: The preliminary report from the city planning department is now available in HTML on this site.]

Kelly Gadzala took a look at the stores currently on the site on the Town Crier Online.

Sunday, 7 October 2007, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.Trivia Quiz

Ruby Tuesdays, 1942 Gerrard Street East, at Woodbine.

From current events to ancient history, Bonavista to Vancouver Island, Bach to Beyonce, there will be questions for everyone.

$1 entry fee; proceeds to the winner.

Sunday, 30 September 2007, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.Trivia Quiz

Ruby Tuesdays, 1942 Gerrard Street East, at Woodbine.

From current events to ancient history, Bonavista to Vancouver Island, Bach to Beyonce, there will be questions for everyone.

$1 entry fee; proceeds to the winner.

Sunday, 23 September 2007, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.Trivia Quiz

Ruby Tuesdays, 1942 Gerrard Street East, at Woodbine.

From current events to ancient history, Bonavista to Vancouver Island, Bach to Beyonce, there will be questions for everyone.

$1 entry fee; proceeds to the winner.

Saturday, 22 September 2007The Princess Bride

Kew Gardens, Queen Street East, 8 p.m.

The Fox Theatre, opening under new management on October 1, is presenting a free, open-air screening of The Princess Bride.

Friday, 21 September 2007 Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Wednesday, 19 September 2007 Ontario Referendum information meeting

There will be an Elections Ontario referendum information session on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Community Centre 55, 97 Main Street from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

More information on the referendum question is available at the Referendum Ontario web site.

Sunday, 19 August 2007, 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.Trivia Quiz

Ruby Tuesdays, 1942 Gerrard Street East, at Woodbine.

From current events to ancient history, Bonavista to Vancouver Island, Bach to Beyonce, there will be questions for everyone.

$1 entry fee; proceeds to the winner.

Saturday, 14 July 2007, 9 p.m.Free Barbecue, Ruby Tuesdays

Hot dogs, hamburgers, salads. Ruby Tuesdays, 1942 Gerrard Street East.

Friday, 13 July 2007Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Friday, 29 June 2007 Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Wednesday, 27 June 2007Green Party

On June 27th, at 7 to 9 pm the Beaches East York Constituency Association of The Green Party Of Ontario is holding its annual general meeting and candidate nomination contest, all are welcome.

The meeeting is at BEANIES at 1775B Danforth Ave.

If you would like to be a candidate, or want to run for one of the positions on the board, contact Mark Cline at mcline@rogers.com, telephone 416-421-6151.

Saturday, 23 June 2007, from 8:00 a.m.Garage Sale

A great garage sale with money going towards a foster child. Amazing items:

88 Hollywood Crescent, north off Gerrard between Coxwell and Woodbine.

Friday, 15 June 2007 Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Saturday, 9 June 2007 and Sunday, 10 June 2007Giant Yard Book Sale

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

1818A Gerrard Street East (just east of Bowmore).

Thousands of books.

All paperbacks 50 cents each, 5 for $2.00, 10 for $4.00, etc.

Saturday, 2 June 2007 from 8:00 a.m.Garage Sale

43 Burgess Ave. just south of Woodbine & Gerrard.

Early Birds Welcome!

Lots of great items for rock bottom garage-sale prices.

May 26th from 9am-2pm.15th Annual Great Glenmore Street Sale

You'd be crazy to miss this one! House after house from Eastwood to Gerrard. Lawns filled with great stuff — furniture, toys, antiques, dishes, art, books — you name it. You'll find it at the 15th Annual Great Glenmore Street Sale!

Glenmore Rd. is one street west of Woodbine. You can start at the top at Gerrard or the bottom at Eastwood.

Come early or you'll miss out on the good stuff!

Wednesday, 23 April 2007Green Party Meet-and-greet

The Beaches-East York Green Party is holding its monthly meet-and-greet on Wednesday April 23th, 2007, 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Meet other Green Party supporters and Beaches East York Green Party candidate Dave McMillan (who lives within a stone's throw of Woodbine & Gerrard).

Friday, 18 May 2007Michael Theodore, McCarthy's Irish Pub

Michael Theodore plays Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll from 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Wednesday, 18 April 2007Green Party Meet-and-greet

The Beaches-East York Green Party is holding its monthly meet-and-greet on Wednesday April 18th, 2007, 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at McCarthy's Irish Pub, 1801 Gerrard Street East.

Meet other Green Party supporters and Beaches East York Green Party candidate Dave McMillan (who lives within a stone's throw of Woodbine & Gerrard).

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