HOME is where the ART is. Come visit 25 artists @ 15 studio sites located in Toronto's Beach community. This tour offers fine art and craftsmanship in a variety media including paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolour, hand-woven fashion, glass art, ceramics, photography, sculpture, jewellery, handbags, and home decor. Brochures (with map) will be available at most local shops and on our website. On the weekend of the tour look for the yellow signs and enjoy exploring our vibrant, artistic neighbourhood. Self-guided, FREE admission.

Join KEEN Garage in the Beach for our 2nd Annual Anniversary Block Party! Once again, we're celebrating our birthday with a $40 SANDAL FUNDRAISER with proceeds benefitting the Oak Ridges Trail Association. Line up early! While supplies last. Limit 2 per family. Details in store. This party always draws a crowd so get there early for deals, prizes, beverages and light refreshments. We can't wait to celebrate our birthday with our fans from the Beach!

Join us at Gerrard Square for our annual Sidewalk Sale. Featuring: Mom's Night Out! and your chance to Win a $500 shopping spree.

WARD 30 residents: Reuse, Recycle and Safely Dispose of any hazardous waste.

Sponsored by Pippins Tea Co., Rotarians serve High Tea at four sittings each day: noon, 1:15, 2:30 & 4:45pm. It’s a special event held in the beloved century-old Gardener’s Cottage. Reservations are required, cost of tickets is $30. Contact Pippins for more information.

Activities include guided bird hikes, bird banding demonstrations and fun activities for children. Will have many birders participating in the Baillie Birdathon. Some activities require registration.

Happy Mother's Day!

Community members of Zone 3&4 are invited to attend. Overview of policing issues, discussion and Q&A period. The approximate Zone 3&4 boundaries are Danforth Ave. to Lake Ontario and Greenwood Ave. to Victoria Park Ave.

WARD 32 residents: Reuse, Recycle and Safely Dispose of any hazardous waste.

The Beach Guild of Fine Art’s Spring Show and Sale featuring paintings by over 40 of the Guild artists. Original small paintings – none over $250. Free admission. Notecards & Gift Basket lucky draw. For more information, visit our website.

"The Best Plant Sale Around". A vast variety of locally grown perennials, including some from our members' gardens. Plants for sun, shade, ferns, grasses, native plants. And featuring a new "Beach Babies" collection of specially selected plant combos that look great together, perform well in Toronto gardens, and are easy to grow. Come early - the plants sell out quickly.

Meet at the Kew Tennis Courts.

Toronto's only Victoria Day fireworks show will be a spectacular 14 minute display at Ashbridges Bay Park, rain or shine. TTC service will be increased between Queen Street East and the Bloor-Danforth subway on the Coxwell (22A), Main (64) and Woodbine South (92A). It is recommended that members of the public use the TTC and leave their cars at home. A special viewing area with limited space is set aside to accommodate people with disabilities and their families. City bylaws prohibit the public from setting off personal fireworks in the park.

Happy Victoria Day!

Join representatives of City of Toronto Transportation Services and the TTC at a follow-up meeting to discuss updated construction and traffic management plans for the Leslie Street Connection Track and related infrastructure upgrades.

Children's Activities, Seniors Bingo, BBQ, Music, Jumping Castle, Prizes and much more.

WARD 36 residents: Reuse, Recycle and Safely Dispose of any hazardous waste.

Beach Cheer Athletics is bringing a competitive cheerleading team for youth, to the Beach! Please check out http://www.beachcheerathletics.com for more information. Don't miss out on the 2013/2014 cheerleading season.

The 14th annual Doors Open theme is entitled 'Creators, Makers and Innovators' and features nearly 150 older buildings that have been redesigned, re-invented and re-purposed into modern 21st century spaces. For a complete list of venues the.

The Toronto Mom-to-Mom Sale is like a huge garage sale where you can buy gently used baby and kids' items directly from other Moms and Dads. Get great deals on second hand baby clothing, kids' clothing, toys, games, furniture and gear. For people looking to sell it gives them a chance to clean out closets, garage and/or attic full of boxes or out grown clothes and toys no longer played with. It's a great place to shop if you are expecting a baby, have a baby, toddler or young child.

For Beach dog lovers and your canine friends. Pack Parade, Vendors, Canine contests and awards, including Best Costume, Eating Contest, Best Tricks and Softest & Roughest coat.

RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., 603 Carlaw Ave., from 9 am to 4 pm. Call 416-462-1888 to donate merchandise. RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., 2237 Queen St. E., from 8 am to 2 pm. Call 416-699-9292 to donate merchandise. RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd. & The Wright Sisters, 2318 Queen St. E., from 8 am to 2 pm. Call 416-694-2499 to donate merchandise. RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., 791 Queen St. E., 9 am to 1 pm. Call 416-465-7850 to donate merchandise.

Fun for the whole family and community. Petting zoo, pony rides, bbq, bouncy castles, crafts and so much more!!!

Riverdale Historical Society will hold its AGM (10 mins.) followed by "A Celebration of Lawn Bowling". The event will be held in the restored St. Matthew's Bowling Club House. Vintage lawn bowls and photographs will be presented to the Club House. Our speaker is Alan Dean of the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association.

The 9th annual blues festival including artists: Deanna Bogart, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Chuck Jackson’s Big Bad Blues Band, The Alexis P. Suter Band, Fathead, Paul Reddick, Morgan Davis, Scott McCord & The Bonafide Truth, Jon Knight & Soulstack and The 24th Street Wailers. Great Food including award winning BBQ! Children’s amusement area, and the “Don’t Lose The Blues” Contest with draws for prizes! Free admission.

If you love horses, then don’t miss Horse Day! Featuring riding demonstrations, opportunities to meet horses, interactive exhibits, games, activities, special guests and much more. Horse Day promises to be fun for the whole family!

Kingston Road Street Fest: live music, art show, bouncy castle, face painting, sales, samples and treats from the shops and businesses of the Kingston Road Village. Fun for the whole family!

Experience the Healing Hands of 25 Gifted Healers and Holistic Practitioners. Enjoy Mini but Meaningful Healings, Readings and Holistic Treatments at reduced rates. Connect with local Healers and Friends. Enjoy Raw, Vegan Food, Juice, Tea. Door Prizes and a Healers Draw.

A volunteer-driven organization led by arts and culture-professionals and aficionados alike. The Scarborough Film Festival is an annual six day celebration showcasing the Local, Canadian and World Cinema, with a goal to enhance the Scarborough Cultural Scene through the art of film, and to attest that Scarborough is a diverse, welcoming and beautiful district of the Greater Toronto Area.

Showcasing over 150 of Canada’s leading artists, artisans & designers from Ontario and Quebec, as well as local talent from the Beach. Exhibitors are selected based on the quality of their work and the originality of their designs. Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to meet and shop from the makers themselves and find original fashions, quality jewellery, leather work, functional ceramics, colourful glass, visual arts, children’s clothing and fun accessories, gourmet foods and much more. Celebrating it’s 29th year! Admission is FREE!

On its 14th Annual Edition! The Festival celebrates the drum, featuring over 30 drumming groups that display the diverse cultural traditions and drumming styles from many countries. Adding to the experience, MIDF hosts many vendors with an array of clothing, jewellery, and foods from around the world. Our multicultural celebration culminates on the two large performance stages, where all cultures come together, drumming to one beat!

Join us for an Evening of INTIMATE BEATLE BALLADS with Martin Gladstone – Guitar/Vocals; Frank Caruso – Piano; and Special Guest Brenton Chan – Cello. Tickets available at the Door – General Admission - $20.00, Students/Seniors - $15.00. Send an email to buy tickets in advance. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of Glen Davis Ravine.

An event focused on bringing together all barbecue enthusiasts. Come out to this FREE RIBFEST to enjoy great BBQ, Live Music, Children’s Area (complete with rides!), BBQ competitions, Grilling Demonstrations and Craft Vendors. Enjoy an ice cold brew while you explore the festival grounds. A community favourite that has something for everyone!

Get a sneak peek at some of The Beach’s most interesting and amazing gardens, all sizes and all aspects, from quirky to classic. Enjoy delightful music and refreshments in a sylvan setting. Tickets $10 (limited number available) at local merchants, visit website for all locations.

Happy Father's Day!

Today marks the official first day of summer.

Relay For Life is an inspirational, non-competitive, 12-hour overnight fundraising event that brings you and your community together to celebrate life and fight cancer. Relay has a festival-like atmosphere that your family, friends and co-workers can enjoy regardless of age or fitness level! Register today at www.relayforlife.ca/beaches

Join the Beaches Living Guide & Beaches|life for a fun summer celebration on the beach. Mingle with your neighbours and friends, local business owners, artists and community groups. Live Music and BBQ on the patio. Silent Auction and great Door Prizes!

Did You Know? -- not till October 27, 1982, July 1st which was known as "Dominion Day" became "Canada Day". The July 1 holiday was established by statute in 1879, under the name Dominion Day. For more information about the history of Canada Day, visit Canadian Heritage website at www.pch.gc.ca.

Canada’s birthday is celebrated every year with fireworks on the expanse of the Beach at Ashbridge’s Bay Park.

Vinyl 95.3 presents an all-day music fest at Woodbine Park. The free event also offers a licensed drinking area, a family fun zone, and a fireworks display at night. For event schedule and updates visit www.vinyl953.com

Come out to the Little India Bazaar and savour the food, music and dance. From Bhangra to Basmati to Bollywood music, this event has all the ingredients to make festival visitors feel like they've traveled the world.

The 19th annual volleyball challenge supporting SickKids. Recreational and Competitive Co-ed 6's Divisions. One and two day tournaments available. For more information and to register visit the website.

Afrofest is a showcase of the richness and diversity of African culture. It is a weekend-long celebration centered on African melody, rhythm and dance taking place on outdoor stages. Over 20 bands - local and international. Over 30 food vendors. Free admission.

Beaches International Jazz Festival hits high note as it marks its 25th year milestone anniversary! In honour of this momentous occasion, an incredible musical line-up and exciting new activities have been planned. Crowd favourite StreetFest returns this year with 50 bands performing from Thur. July 25 to Sat. July 27, 7 pm-11 pm. Artists will showcase their talents at various locations, including Balmy Beach Club, Kew Gardens, Beach Boardwalk, Leuty Lifeguard Station, Woodbine Park, and along Queen St E. from Woodbine Ave to Beech Ave. As in previous years, arts and craft exhibitors will display and sell their wares at Kew Gardens on Sat. July 27 to Sun. July 28. For further information, please contact the Beaches Jazz Festival Hotline at 416-410-8809 or visit www.beachesjazz.com, ‘at-a-glance’ Calendar of Events.

In Canada, Civic Holiday is in most cases the first Monday of August. Civic Holiday in Canada is not a statutory holiday. A bill has been attempted to be passed in the House of Commons but it has always been unsuccessful. If an employer wants you to work, it is a work day.

Greektown Taste of the Danforth is one of Toronto’s signature events, showcasing the best of Hellenic food, culture, and music our multicultural city has to offer - from souvlaki to mezes, authentic Greek music to interactive children’s games! Come enjoy the culture that makes the Danforth a year round destination.

Do you know a hero in the Beach community? Someone who has contributed over the years, inspired others or has had an impact in our community life? We need YOU to submit your nominations. Email, call or visit our website for nominations or more information.

Aloha Toronto is the annual Hawaiian-themed weekend festival celebrating the Toronto beaches, and supporting Autism awareness and research. Along with top professional surfers from Hawaii and California, Aloha Toronto offers food, drink, vendors, live music, local celebrities, and evening parties to rival any in the city. The event also boasts Surfers Healing's only Canadian date, and includes their free, world-renowned surf camp for children with autism. The proceeds from Aloha Toronto go to Surfers Healing and Autism Ontario to continue their great work. Visit alohatoronto.com for more details.

Canada celebrates Labour Day on the first Monday of September and is the last long weekend of the summer – the last time families can take their children on a short vacation before school starts again. If you can't get out of town – be a tourist in your own town.

Enjoy a weekend filled with pipes and drums, Highland and Irish dancers, food and fun and very special guest John McDermott. FREE admission.

Join us at our 11th Annual Remembrance Service.

The run is a non-competitive event where people get together to raise money in Terry's name. It is a day of celebrating Terry's legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive. You may walk or run at all our courses; you may also be able to use a bike, wheelchair or inline skates.

The history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an explorer, Martin Frobisher, who had been trying to find a northern passage to the Orient. He did not succeed but he did establish a settlement in Canada. In the year 1578, he held a formal ceremony, in what is now the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, to give thanks for surviving the long journey. This is considered the first Canadian Thanksgiving, and the first Thanksgiving to have taken place in North America. More info on Wikipedia.org website.

HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS. Come visit 25 artists @13 studio sites located in Toronto's Beach community. This tour offers fine craftsmanship in a variety of mediums and styles for the home. Self-guided, FREE admission. Brochures (with map) will be available at most local shops and on our web site. On the weekend of the tour look for the yellow signs and explore our vibrant, artistic neighbourhood.

The Celts believed that every year on the last day of October, the souls of the dead visited the earth.