Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the 2nd Monday in October. We wish you to have a wonderful time with family and friends. Enjoy a weekend getaway to observe the autumn colours, spend one last weekend at the cottage, or find pleasure in any outdoor activities that you will enjoy.
Local Round-up:
#1 Federal Election 2008 (Oct. 14) Beaches - East York Riding
Meet our Local Candidates:
Caroline Alleslev (Conservative) - www.alleslev.ca
Marilyn Churley (New Democrats) - www.marilynchurleyndp.ca
Zoran Markovski (Green) - www.greenbeaches.ca
Maria Minna (Liberal) - www.mariaminna.com
Voter Information:
Date: Tue. October 14, 2008
Time: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
Location: Elections Canada - 2494-A Danforth Ave. (One block west of Main Street)
For general information:
Phone number: 1-866-236-8615
Elections Canada Website:www.elections.ca
#2 Beaches|Life Oct/Nov issue is Hot Off the Press!
This autumn issue is packed full of the goodness of the Harvest, Spooky Halloween surprizes, and local business stories. Check out "Who's more bewitching?". See if you can recognize the Secret Beaches Spot published in this issue, you could win movies passes!
#3 Beaches 4th Annual Haunted House Contest!
Send in your pics
Think you have the most bewitching house in the Beaches? Email your photo and You Could Win one of 3 prizes. Photos will be published at www.beachesliving.ca, Beaches Haunted House 2008.
Vote for your favourite Haunted House
Take a walk and check out the haunted houses in the contest posted online. Who do you think has the most bewitching house in the Beaches? Vote for your three favourites and you AND they could win!
View Beaches Hauned House photo gallery and 2007 winners at www.beachesliving.ca.
#4 Beaches social group gathering is BACK!
Join the Beaches social group for a casual gathering on Sundays. The group gets together regularly to relax, have fun and meet new people. We explore a variety of places in the neighbourhood and support our community while making new friends.The group is an opportunity to share ideas and information.
Meeting information:
Date & Time: First Sunday of every month, between 3 pm - 5 pm
Locations:
Nov. 2 - Lion on the Beach - 1958 Queen St. E.
Dec. 7 - Fitzgerald's Pub - 2298 Queen E.
Jan. 4, 09 - Gull & Firkin - 1943 Queen St. E.
#5 Featured Local Business
Unexpectedly, an all-consuming passion
Upon entering the Classic Fireplace location on 1828 Queen St. E, the warm welcome by the manager, Cliff Harris, suggests a man who has found satisfaction in life. The same may be said for the owner, Josh Malcolm.
Selling fireplaces was the last thing Josh wanted to do when he entered the Mechanical Engineering program at Western. His father, ... [full story...]
#6. Looking ahead - What's Happening in the Beaches!
Below is a list of upcoming events in the Beaches. For event details, please visit online Community Events calendar:
- Toronto Fire Services Fire Prevention Week Open House, Wed., Oct. 8, 5:30 - 9 pm and Sat., Oct. 11, 10 am - 4:30 pm, Toronto Fire & EMS Training Centre
- Happy Thanksgiving! Holiday weekend, Sat. Oct. 11 - Mon. 13
- The Urban Forest - An Evolving Ecosystem Seminar, Thurs., Oct. 16, Toronto Botanical Garden
- 15th Annual Beach Studio Tour, Fri., Oct. 17 , 6 pm - 9 pm; Sat., Oct. 18, 10 am - 6 pm; Sun., Oct 19, 11 am - 6 pm, Woodbine Ave to Victoria Park Ave. in the Beach
- Riverdale Art 2008, Sat., Oct. 18, 10:30 am - 5 pm, St. Barnabas Anglican Church
- Fall Clean-up Day, Sat., Oct. 18, 10 am, Maple Cottage Garden
- Church Rummage Sale, Sat., Oct. 18, 10 am to 1:30 pm, Beach United Church West
- Fallfest Fundraiser at Courcelette Public School, Sat., Oct. 18, 11 am to 3 pm, Courcelette Public School
- Kiwanis Interclub Event, Tues., Oct. 21, 6 pm, York Reception Centre
- Glen Stewart Ravine Public Meeting, Thurs., Oct. 23, 6 to 8 pm, Beaches Library
- Fall Bazaar, Sat., Oct. 25, 11 am to 2 pm, Don Mills United Church
- Applegrove Community Complex Pasta Fest and Silent Auction, Sat., Oct. 25, 5 to 9 pm, Baron Byng Legion Hal
- East York Barbershop Chorus Guest Night, Tues., Oct. 28, 8 pm, Harmony Hall
- Share and Care Conference 2008, Thurs., Oct. 30, 9 am to 4 pm, 2 Gower St.
- Happy Halloween! Fri., Oct.. 31st
- Silent Auction, Sat., Nov. 1, 9 am to 1 pm, Versa-Care Centre
- Daylight Savings Ends, Sun., Nov. 2
- Charity Art Auction, Sun., Nov. 2, 2 to 5 pm, Balmy Beach Club
- Beaches Book Club Meeting, Thur., Nov. 6, 7 - 8:15 pm, Beaches Library
- Choir Fest ‘08, Sat., Nov. 8, 7:30 pm, St. John’s Norway Anglican Church
- Rememberance Day, Tues., Nov. 11
For event details, please visit online Community Events calendar
#7. Friendly Reminders:
Check out the latest special offers and promotions online
Many businesses in the Beaches often have special promotions, visit Coupons&Specials frequently to find out the latest offers and to get printable coupons for your favorite stores and restaurants!
Online Customer Referrals
Remember to view or post recommendations for your favorite business on our Recommend a Business page. To submit a recommendation, click on "Submit a Recommendation".
Check out the businesses that are newly listed in our Business Showcase
The www.beachesliving.ca is updated with new business listings frequently, visit the site often to experience their unique value to you.