Don't miss our featured business:See below #2 for the story...Local Roundups:#1. It is Hot, really Hot this summer in the Beaches!We have had a very busy July - Canada Day celebrations at Kew Garden Park and Woodbine Park, return of the Beach Midnite Madness, then the Beach Garden tour, and last weekend the Beaches 17th International Jazz Festival which drew hundreds of thousands of visitors, and sent some local residents to the cottage for a quiet weekend.
Blue Flags are flying on Toronto Beaches!
Four Toronto beaches measure up to world-class standards to fly the Blue Flag, an international award for clean beaches. Woodbine Beaches, Cherry, Wards Island and Hanlan's Point all fly the Blue Flag this summer. Toronto is the first municipality in Canada to receive Blue Flag designation for its beaches. In 2005, Blue Flags are flying for the first time on Canadian beaches. Internationally, over 2,400 beaches received the Blue Flag award. According to Councillor Sandra Bussin, our Blue Flag Criteria is higher then many places in Europe.
Anniversaries:Balmy Beach Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary since the first club house was built. The present club house is the third one in that location.Beaches Lions Club 70th Charter Anniversary will be celebrated on October 1st, 2005 at Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club.The Terry Fox Run 25th Anniversary is on September 18, 2005.The Gardener's Cottage transfomation project and Dream Tour:
Over the summer months, the interior of this well-loved Beach landmark is going to be fully transformed in keeping with its historic beginnings. In September, the Gardener's Cottage Dream Tour will be open for public to view the glorious rooms. For information visit Toronto Beach Rotary website at www.torontobeachrotary.org.#2. Featured Local Business:Put an extra plate out...
Joseph Bernardo first opened Peppino’s (2343 Queen Street East) in September 1995 because he had a passion for food. He inherited that passion from his mother back in Italy, who always put out an extra plate on the table just in case someone else came by for dinner. Joseph’s Italian name is Giuseppe... [full story...]
#3. 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:
- ShakespeareWorks by the Lake, Performances run June 29 through August 7, at Ashbridges Bay
Please check out Community Events for event details and new events. You can also post your own community event by clicking on "Submit Event" in the Community Events page.#4. Friendly Reminders:Check out the latest special offers and promotions onlineMany 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 ShowcaseThe www.beachesliving.ca is updated with new business listings frequently, visit the site often to experience their unique value to you.
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